Ashland Wildlife Area Dam
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam is an earth dam located in Boone County, Missouri, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ashland Wildlife Area Dam
Ashland Wildlife Area Dam is a dam in Boone, Missouri. The dam is owned by University Of Missouri (state). It impounds the Brushy Creek near Jefferson City.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 429 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2020.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Boone |
| Nearest City | Jefferson City |
| River/Stream | Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.75493, -92.20588 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,606 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO10036 |
| Federal ID | MO10036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |