Ashland Wildlife Area Dam
Key Takeaway
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 92% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,606 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1987 |
| NID ID | MO10036 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ashland Wildlife Area Dam?
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ashland Wildlife Area Dam?
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam is owned by UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ashland Wildlife Area Dam built?
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ashland Wildlife Area Dam?
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ashland Wildlife Area Dam?
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam has a dam height of 44 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ashland Wildlife Area Dam last inspected?
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.