Kingston No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Kingston No. 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 85 ft (taller than 99.3% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30728 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kingston No. 1 Dam?
Kingston No. 1 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Kingston No. 1 Dam?
Kingston No. 1 Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kingston No. 1 Dam built?
Kingston No. 1 Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Kingston No. 1 Dam?
Kingston No. 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Kingston No. 1 Dam?
Kingston No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 85 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Kingston No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Kingston No. 1 Dam was last inspected on November 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.