Ashley Lake Dam dam
Ashley Lake Dam
Located in Monroe Mills, Ohio, the Ashley Lake Dam stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of the R.G. Beer Corp., which designed this earth dam in 1971 for recreational purposes. With a height of 25.2 feet and a length of 620 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet for the Little Schenck Creek watershed. The dam's primary purpose is to enhance recreational activities in the area, offering a serene 13.5-acre lake for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Ashley Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. The dam's last inspection in December 2019 confirmed its compliance with regulations and highlighted its importance in the community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, dams like Ashley Lake Dam play a vital role in mitigating risks and providing essential water storage for recreational and environmental purposes. With its strategic location in Knox County, Ohio, and its significant storage capacity, the dam serves as a valuable asset in the region's water management infrastructure. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate adaptation, the Ashley Lake Dam is a fascinating example of human ingenuity working in harmony with nature to create a sustainable water resource for future generations.
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 Ashley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork Mohican River At Bellville Oh | 93 cfs | → |
| Kokosing River At Mount Vernon Oh | 114 cfs | → |
| Whetstone Creek At Mt Gilead Oh | 8 cfs | → |
| North Fork Licking River At Utica Oh | 21 cfs | → |
| Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh | 563 cfs | → |
| Black Fork Mohican River At Shelby Oh | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ashley Lake Dam.
Track Ashley Lake 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 Ashley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ashley Lake 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 Significant 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 Ashley Lake Dam.