Rush Reservoir Dam
Rush Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1876. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rush Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Rush Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Rochester (local government). It impounds the None near Town Of Rush.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 3,825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 288 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1876, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Town Of Rush |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 43.01667, -77.64417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1876 (150 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ROCHESTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01341 |
| Federal ID | NY01341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |