Stone Lake dam
Stone Lake
Stone Lake in Kingston, Minnesota, is a Federal-owned water resource with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam at Stone Lake is classified as an "Other" type with a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. The lake covers an area of 43 acres and has a drainage area of 1.5 square miles. Despite its small size, Stone Lake plays a vital role in the local ecosystem and provides valuable water resources for the surrounding area.
The dam at Stone Lake has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition according to a 2009 assessment. The last inspection was conducted in June 2016, with no significant issues reported. The lake is located along Jewitts Creek-TR and is managed by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Stone Lake serves as a recreational and environmental resource for the community, offering opportunities for fishing, wildlife habitat, and water storage for fire protection.
Despite its modest size and relatively low hazard potential, Stone Lake represents an important water resource within the Meeker County area of Minnesota. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the preservation and proper management of lakes like Stone Lake become increasingly crucial. By understanding and appreciating the significance of Stone Lake, water resource and climate enthusiasts can advocate for sustainable practices that ensure the long-term health and viability of this valuable ecosystem.
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 Stone Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sauk River Near St. Cloud | 531 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At St. Cloud | 5,460 cfs | → |
| Crow River At Rockford | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Big Lake | 246 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Morton | 3,300 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Royalton | 4,670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stone Lake.
Boat launches
- Hutcheson Avenue Eden Valley
- Mcleod County
- Beachside Road Meeker County
- 162nd Street 20329, Stearns County
- 253rd Avenue 25398, Stearns County
- Bluefield Road Stearns County
Campgrounds
- Lake Ripley County Park
- Grove City Park Campground
- Piepenburg County Park
- Piepenburg Co Park
- Lake Koronis Regional Park
- Stanley Eddy Regional Park Reserve South
Track Stone Lake 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 Stone Lake
Where does the data for Stone Lake 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 Stone Lake.