Kingdom Dam dam
Kingdom Dam
Kingdom Dam, also known as Lincoln Pond, is a concrete dam located in Wadhams, New York, along the Black River. Built in 1911, this state-owned structure serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 475 acres and a storage capacity of 4480 acre-feet. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 255 feet, Kingdom Dam has a spillway width of 45 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 725 cubic feet per second.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment and high hazard potential, Kingdom Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2014, and it currently meets guidelines for risk management. In the event of an emergency, the dam has designated emergency contacts and evacuation routes in place. With its moderate risk assessment rating, Kingdom Dam remains a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure in Essex County, offering both recreational opportunities and critical flood protection for the surrounding area.
As a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, Kingdom Dam stands as a testament to the balance between water resource management and environmental conservation. Whether visitors come to enjoy the recreational activities on Lincoln Pond or appreciate the engineering marvel of the concrete structure, Kingdom Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. With its rich history and ongoing maintenance efforts, Kingdom Dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the local community and natural habitats against the impacts of floods and water scarcity.
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 Kingdom Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 45 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 333 cfs | → |
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg | 130 cfs | → |
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 403 cfs | → |
| Ausable River Near Au Sable Forks Ny | 884 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingdom Dam.
Boat launches
- Westport Boat Launch
- Port Henry Boat Launch
- Button Bay Public Boat Access
- Bulwagga Drive Port Henry
- Bridge Road Essex County
- Vt 17 Addison
Campgrounds
- Lincoln Pond Interior Campsites
- Lincoln Pond - Dec
- Port Henry Village Campground
- Button Bay State Park
- Gulf Brook Campsite #2
- Gulf Brook Campsite #1
Fishing spots
Track Kingdom Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kingdom Dam
Where does the data for Kingdom 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 Kingdom Dam.