Perkins East Upper Lake Dam
Perkins East Upper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Missouri, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Perkins East Upper Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Perkins East Upper Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Virgil H. Perkins (private). It impounds the Tr To Tyrey Creek near Morse Mill.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 41 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Morse Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr To Tyrey Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.21644, -90.79464 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VIRGIL H. PERKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO31758 |
| Federal ID | MO31758 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |