Warrington Mill Dam dam
Warrington Mill Dam
Warrington Mill Dam, located in Gloucester, New Jersey, is a privately owned structure that serves a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, constructed of earth and gravity materials, stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches across 800 feet, with a storage capacity of 405 acre-feet and a surface area of 58 acres. Situated on Repaupo Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a low hazard potential but poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2004.
Despite its recreational focus, Warrington Mill Dam is also subject to state regulation and inspection by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. With a drainage area of 4.1 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 925 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a key role in flood control and water supply management. However, its poor condition assessment highlights the need for ongoing maintenance and potential structural improvements to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water resource management.
As an important feature in Woolwich Township, Warrington Mill Dam offers both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management functions. With its location on Repaupo Creek and its role in flood control and storage capacity, this dam serves as a significant asset in the local community. Moving forward, continued monitoring, maintenance, and potential upgrades will be crucial to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource infrastructure.
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 Warrington Mill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon Creek Near Swedesboro Nj | 15 cfs | → |
| Chester Creek Near Chester | 33 cfs | → |
| Salem River At Woodstown Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Cobbs Creek At Mt. Moriah Cemetery | 6 cfs | → |
| Ridley Creek At Media | 11 cfs | → |
| Shellpot Creek At Wilmington | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warrington Mill Dam.
Boat launches
- Crown Point Road Oldmans
- Lakeside Avenue 440, Deptford
- Creek Road Bellmawr
- Plant Road Penns Grove
- Hawks Bridge Road 740, Salem County
- Harding Highway Pittsgrove Township
Campgrounds
- Tinicum Island Primitive Campsite
- Yogi Bear Tall Pines Campground
- Parvin State Park
- Lums Pond Youth Camping
- Harmony Hill Wilderness Area Campsite
- Atsion - Wharton State Forest
Fishing spots
Track Warrington Mill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Warrington Mill Dam
Where does the data for Warrington Mill 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 Warrington Mill Dam.