Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) dam
Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry)
Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) is a significant structure located in St. Albans, Missouri, with a primary purpose designated as 'Other'. Constructed in 1969, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 570 acre-feet. Situated along the Missouri River offstream, this dike serves as a crucial component in managing water resources in the region.
Owned by a Public Utility, Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) is classified as having a low hazard potential and is currently rated as 'Not Rated' in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regulated by the state, this structure plays a vital role in flood control and water management activities. With a surface area of 38 acres and draining an area of 50 acres, this dike is essential for maintaining water levels and preventing potential risks in the surrounding area.
While lacking certain regulatory features such as spillways and outlet gates, Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) remains a crucial asset for water resource management in Franklin County, Missouri. With its strategic location and historical significance, this structure continues to be a key player in addressing climate-related challenges and ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 311 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 6 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,900 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry).
Boat launches
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- Downtown Washington
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
Campgrounds
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Camp Trinity
- St. Peters 370 Lakeside Park
- Backpack Camp 7
Paddle runs
Track Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) 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 Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry)
Where does the data for Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry) 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 Ash Pond Dike-North-(Dry).