Ashley Branch Dam
Key Takeaway
Ashley Branch Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 97% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,817 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1984 |
| NID ID | MO31857 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ashley Branch Dam?
Ashley Branch Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ashley Branch Dam?
Ashley Branch Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ashley Branch Dam built?
Ashley Branch Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Ashley Branch Dam?
Ashley Branch Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ashley Branch Dam?
Ashley Branch Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Ashley Branch Dam last inspected?
Ashley Branch Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.