[1] The Falls are 144 feet in height, formed by the waterflow of the Kanchi River.

[2] Dassam is a changed form of word Da:song which means in mundari language the act of pouring water.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district.

The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall.

[8] The Dassam Falls is 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Ranchi on NH 33 (now NH-18) or Ranchi-Jamshedpur highway.