Berry Park Dam dam
Berry Park Dam
Berry Park Dam, located in St. Charles, Missouri, is a privately-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 25 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated, and inspection frequency is currently at zero.
The dam, situated on TR PERUQUE CREEK, is under the jurisdiction of the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a designer name unspecified and no associated federal agency involvement, Berry Park Dam remains a key feature in the PERUQUE community. While the dam has not undergone modifications or improvements in recent years, its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are pending evaluation.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Berry Park Dam offers a glimpse into the recreational infrastructure that supports local communities. Despite its modest size and hazard potential, the dam serves as a focal point for outdoor activities and water-related events in the PERUQUE area. As discussions around dam safety and management continue, Berry Park Dam remains a noteworthy example of a privately-owned earth dam with potential for future enhancements and regulatory oversight.
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 Berry Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dardenne Creek At Ofallon | 46 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 37 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville | 2 cfs | → |
| Bonhomme Creek Near Clarkson Valley | 6 cfs | → |
| Cuivre River Near Troy | 669 cfs | → |
| Caulks Creek At Chesterfield | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berry Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Brittany Place 1, Lake Saint Louis
- Windjammer Point 200, Lake Saint Louis
- Katy Trail 1800, Saint Charles County
- East Sycamore Road Lincoln County
- Scott A Lewis Lane Cottleville
- Saint Charles County
Track Berry Park 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 Berry Park Dam
Where does the data for Berry Park 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 Berry Park Dam.