Perkins West Lake Dam dam
Perkins West Lake Dam
Perkins West Lake Dam, located in Morse Mill, Missouri, was completed in 1970 and serves as a crucial structure for debris control along the Tyrey Creek. The dam, standing at 28 feet tall, has a primary purpose of debris control and also caters to recreational activities. Owned privately, this earth dam with a buttress core type has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Perkins West Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam does not fall under state jurisdiction or regulation, and it has not been inspected or assessed for emergency preparedness measures. The location of the dam in Franklin County, Missouri, makes it a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering opportunities for recreational activities and enhancing the natural landscape of the area.
While Perkins West Lake Dam may not be a high-risk structure, its role in debris control and water storage makes it a significant asset for the community. As part of the Kansas City District, the dam contributes to the overall management of water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.
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 Perkins West Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Near Richwoods | 346 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 361 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 574 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,770 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perkins West Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway W Franklin County
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Crawford County
- Downtown Washington
Campgrounds
- Washington State Park
- Robertsville State Park
- Backpack Camp 8
- Backpack Camp 1
- Backpack Camp 2
- Meramec State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Perkins West Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Perkins West Lake Dam
Where does the data for Perkins West 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 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 Perkins West Lake Dam.