Kingriverside Park dam
Kingriverside Park
Kingriverside Park is a local government-owned dam located in Shelby, Tennessee, specifically in Memphis. Built in 1965, this Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25.7 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, with a length of 938 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 13 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 13 feet and a surface area of 5.7 acres.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Kingriverside Park is a regulated and inspected structure that has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been significantly modified over the years. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and there are no associated locks or outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in June 2020, with a scheduled annual inspection frequency.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the infrastructure of Kingriverside Park will find a well-maintained dam with a significant storage capacity for its size. The dam's location in Memphis, along with its high hazard potential, makes it an important structure for monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding area. With its satisfactory condition assessment and the regular inspections conducted by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Kingriverside Park serves as a vital component of water management in the region, highlighting the importance of dam safety and regulation in mitigating potential risks.
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 Kingriverside Park -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Memphis | 428,000 cfs | → |
| Fletcher Creek At Sycamore View Road At Memphis | 205 cfs | → |
| Nonconnah Creek Near Germantown | 335 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Germantown | 857 cfs | → |
| Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch | 207 cfs | → |
| Loosahatchie River Near Arlington | 180 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingriverside Park.
Track Kingriverside Park 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 Kingriverside Park
Where does the data for Kingriverside Park 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 Kingriverside Park.