H.R. Ash Dam dam
H.R. Ash Dam
H.R. Ash Dam, located in Escambia, Florida, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, the dam's maximum discharge capacity reaches 495 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway 35 feet wide.
Despite its high hazard potential, H.R. Ash Dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of May 2014, with a moderate risk rating of 3. The structure is regulated by the NWFWMD and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and response. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and conservation of this recreational water feature may find H.R. Ash Dam an intriguing case study for examining the intersection of private ownership, public regulation, and environmental stewardship in dam infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around H.R. Ash Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al | 289 cfs | → |
| Escambia River Near Century | 4,040 cfs | → |
| Big Escambia Cr At Sardine Br Nr Stanley Crossroad | 170 cfs | → |
| Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 625 cfs | → |
| Murder Creek At State Hwy 41 At Brewton | 181 cfs | → |
| Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near H.R. Ash Dam.
Boat launches
- Flossie Road 1766, Century
- Lake Stone Road, Century
- Oil Plant Road 5228-5234, Jay
- Williams Lake Road, Jay
- Mystic Springs Road 591, Mcdavid
- Sandy Landing Road, Jay
Campgrounds
Track H.R. Ash Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About H.R. Ash Dam
Where does the data for H.R. Ash Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of H.R. Ash Dam.