Asher Dam
Asher Dam is a masonry dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Asher Dam
The primary purpose of Asher Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Rhinebeck (local government). It impounds the Landsman Kill near Rhinebeck.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Rhinebeck |
| River/Stream | Landsman Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.92333, -73.91139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF RHINEBECK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13437 |
| Federal ID | NY13437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |