Warren Dam dam
Warren Dam
Warren Dam, located in Sharpstown, Florida, serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes along Coon Creek. Constructed in 1970, this earthen structure stands at a height of 20 feet and spans 600 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Although last inspected in 1994, Warren Dam remains in a satisfactory condition with no reported issues. While the dam lacks controlled spillways and outlet gates, it is equipped with uncontrolled features to manage water discharge effectively. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, benefiting agricultural activities in the surrounding area while also providing fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond support. With its critical role in water management, Warren Dam exemplifies the importance of maintaining infrastructure for sustainable resource utilization amidst changing climate conditions.
Despite being privately owned, Warren Dam falls under state jurisdiction and regulation, ensuring compliance with safety standards and permitting requirements. Positioned within Calhoun County, the dam's strategic location and design contribute to efficient water storage and distribution, supporting the region's agricultural and environmental needs. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Warren Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and natural resource management, serving as a beacon for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Warren Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown | 9,690 cfs | → |
| Telogia Creek Nr Bristol | 82 cfs | → |
| Chipola River Nr Altha | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola R.Ab Chipola Conr Wewahitchka | 11,900 cfs | → |
| Apalachicola River At Chattahoochee Fla | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham | 1,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warren Dam.
Boat launches
- Southeast River Street 15929, Blountstown
- Southwest Jahue Landing Road, Blountstown
- Northwest Joe Red Shuler Road 7040, Bristol
- Highway 20 13496, Altha
- John Redd East Road Calhoun County
- Calhoun County
Campgrounds
- Camel Lake
- Camel Lake Recreation Area
- Camel Lake Recreation Area Apalachicola National Forest
- Big Gully Landing
- Rock Bluff Primitive Camp
- Torreya State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Segment B--Sh 65 To Carr Bridge On Fh 13
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
- Segment C--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness Boundary To Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Boundary
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
More reservoirs
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About Warren Dam
Where does the data for Warren 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 Low 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 Warren Dam.