Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) dam
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)
Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) is a small earth dam located in Times Beach, Missouri, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or a small fish pond. Built in 1973, this dam has a height of 24 feet and a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, it serves as a vital resource for the local community, offering recreational opportunities and safeguarding against potential hazards.
Owned privately, Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) is not regulated by the state, and its condition has not been officially assessed. With a low hazard potential, this dam presents minimal risk to surrounding areas. However, the last inspection conducted in April 1979 highlights the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Although Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) may not be a large-scale structure, its significance lies in its contribution to water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize and appreciate the diverse array of dams, big and small, that play a vital role in sustaining our ecosystems and communities.
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 Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River At Byrnesville | 361 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Big River Near Richwoods | 346 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Eureka | 1,770 cfs | → |
| Bourbeuse River At Union | 353 cfs | → |
| Williams Creek Near Peerless Park | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small).
Boat launches
- Stierberger Court Union
- Ellis Grove Parkway Jefferson County
- Highway Uu Franklin County
- Allen Road 204, Fenton
- Allen Road Fenton
- Grand Glaize Pkwy 1084, Valley Park
Campgrounds
- Robertsville State Park
- Washington State Park
- Klondike County Park
- Babler Memorial State Park
- Backpack Camp 8
- Backpack Camp 7
Paddle runs
Track Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) 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 Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small)
Where does the data for Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small) 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 Cedar Ridge No. 2(Too Small).