Perry City Dam No. 2 dam
Perry City Dam No. 2
Perry City Dam No. 2, located in Ralls, Missouri, stands as a vital structure for water supply in the region. Built in 1964, this earth dam with a structural height of 13 feet serves the purpose of water supply for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet, the dam ensures a reliable water source for the community.
Although the dam has not been inspected since July 1980 and is labeled as having a high hazard potential, its condition remains unrated. Despite this, Perry City Dam No. 2 continues to be a crucial asset for water management in the area, serving as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring our water resources. With its location on Mace Branch and under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District, the dam plays a key role in ensuring water availability for the residents of Perry City.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data surrounding Perry City Dam No. 2 offers a glimpse into the intricate infrastructure that supports our water supply. With its historical significance and essential function in water management, this dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human intervention and natural resources. Despite the lack of recent inspections and ratings, the dam's role in providing water supply to the community underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance of our water infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Perry City Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 114 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 30 cfs | → |
| Line Creek Near Senoia | 127 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 25 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 794 cfs | → |
| South River At Forest Park Road | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Perry City Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Peachtree Parkway 488, Shake Rag
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- 1124 Peachtree City
- Pine Crest Drive 127, Peachtree City
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
Campgrounds
- Cochran Mill County Park
- High Falls State Park
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Indian Springs State Park
Fishing spots
- Padgett Lake
- Jester Creek
- Clayton County International Park
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Chapel Hill Park
- Buena Vista Lake
Track Perry City Dam No. 2 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 Perry City Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Perry City Dam No. 2 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 High 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 Perry City Dam No. 2.