Ashley Dam

TEN MILE CREEK-TR· Miami, Kansas· Built 2009· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ashley Dam is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 92.6% in KS)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage484 acre-ft
Normal Storage337 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDKS09323

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 20, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ASHLEY, WILLIAM M & JEANETTE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ashley Dam?

Ashley 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 Ashley Dam?

Ashley Dam is owned by ASHLEY, WILLIAM M & JEANETTE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ashley Dam built?

Ashley Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Dam?

Ashley 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 Dam?

Ashley Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Dam last inspected?

Ashley Dam was last inspected on July 20, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.