Ashby Lake Dam
Ashby Lake Dam is a dam located in Phelps County, Missouri, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ashby Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ashby Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib. To Little Dry Fork near Rolla.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 198 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Phelps |
| Nearest City | Rolla |
| River/Stream | Trib. To Little Dry Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.94816, -91.70450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO30258 |
| Federal ID | MO30258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |