Ashland Wildlife Area Dam dam
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam
The Ashland Wildlife Area Dam, also known as the Ashland Wildlife Research Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Boone County, Missouri. This dam was completed in 1937 and serves multiple purposes, including recreation and other activities. It stands at a height of 44 feet, with a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a length of 270 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 429 acre-feet and is situated on Brushy Creek, within the St. Louis District of Missouri.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the Ashland Wildlife Area Dam is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency for dam and reservoir safety. The dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition, with the last condition assessment conducted in December 2007. The structure also has an emergency action plan in place, ensuring that appropriate risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues. Overall, the dam presents a moderate risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 3.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate will find the Ashland Wildlife Area Dam to be a fascinating structure within the natural landscape of Boone County, Missouri. With its historical significance, recreational opportunities, and commitment to safety and risk management, this dam serves as a valuable asset to the local community and the surrounding environment. Its presence on Brushy Creek adds to the rich biodiversity of the region, making it a key location for wildlife observation and conservation efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Ashland Wildlife Area Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At Jefferson City | 102,000 cfs | → |
| Hinkson Creek At Columbia | 195 cfs | → |
| Moreau River Near Jefferson City | 6,210 cfs | → |
| Osage River Below St. Thomas | 37,200 cfs | → |
| Maries River At Westphalia | 363 cfs | → |
| Moniteau Creek Near Fayette | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ashland Wildlife Area Dam.
Track Ashland Wildlife Area 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 Ashland Wildlife Area Dam
Where does the data for Ashland Wildlife Area 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 Low 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 Ashland Wildlife Area Dam.