Kingston No. 1 Dam dam
Kingston No. 1 Dam
Kingston No. 1 Dam, located in Bliss, Missouri, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of tailings storage. Built in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 85 feet and spans 1475 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 1700 acre-feet and serves the Mineral Fork of the Big River.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the Missouri Dam and Reservoir Safety Program, ensuring that it meets necessary safety standards. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and condition assessment, rated as satisfactory as of 2007. With a spillway width of 56 feet and a maximum discharge of 1800 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle potential flooding events.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Kingston No. 1 Dam a fascinating structure to study, given its historical significance, engineering design, and role in managing water resources in the area. Its location within the Kansas City District of the US Army Corps of Engineers adds another layer of interest for those passionate about water management and infrastructure.
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 Kingston No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Near Richwoods | 363 cfs | → |
| Meramec River Near Sullivan | 699 cfs | → |
| Big River At Irondale | 54 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 103 cfs | → |
| Big River At Byrnesville | 467 cfs | → |
| Meramec River At Pacific | 1,220 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingston No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Meramec State Park Franklin County
- Highway W Franklin County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Crawford County
- Stierberger Court Union
- Highway Uu Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Washington State Park
- St. Francois State Park
- Brazil Creek Trailhead
- Meramec State Park
- Backpack Camp 8
- Backpack Camp 1
Fishing spots
Track Kingston No. 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kingston No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Kingston No. 1 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 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 Kingston No. 1 Dam.