Kingsley Dam dam
Kingsley Dam
Kingsley Dam, located in Loudoun, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at 44 feet high and spanning 550 feet in length, this dam holds a normal storage capacity of 505 acre-feet with a maximum storage of 650 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-North Fork Goose Creek, Kingsley Dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the area.
Despite its important role in the region, Kingsley Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with its last inspection conducted in August 2019. The dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, raising concerns about its safety and resilience in the face of potential extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. As climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and assess the risk management measures in place for Kingsley Dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the sustainability of water resources in the area.
With the dam being regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to advocate for regular inspections, maintenance, and risk assessments to be conducted on Kingsley Dam. By staying informed and actively involved in the monitoring and management of this critical infrastructure, enthusiasts can contribute to the preservation of water resources and the protection of communities vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kingsley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 18 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 9 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 67 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 100 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 15 cfs | → |
| N F Catoctin Creek At Rt 681 Near Waterford | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingsley Dam.
Boat launches
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
- River Haven Drive Jefferson County
- Shannondale Springs Road 199, Jefferson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Culler Lake
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
Paddle runs
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
Track Kingsley Dam 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 Kingsley Dam
Where does the data for Kingsley 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 Undetermined 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 Kingsley Dam.