Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way) dam
Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way)
Warfield Range Dam, also known as Hunters Way Dam, is a significant local government-owned structure located in Howard County, Maryland. Constructed in 1980 by McCormick Taylor Assoc, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Middle Patuxent River. The dam is regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its satisfactory condition.
Despite its relatively small size and normal storage capacity of zero, Warfield Range Dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its location and function. However, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021, the dam continues to effectively meet flood risk reduction objectives. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are currently under review to ensure that the structure remains resilient in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Warfield Range Dam can appreciate its essential role in protecting the surrounding area from flood risks. With a history of successful flood risk reduction and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam exemplifies the importance of proactive infrastructure management in the face of changing environmental conditions. As efforts continue to strengthen emergency preparedness and risk mitigation strategies, Warfield Range Dam stands as a testament to the critical role of earth dams in safeguarding communities against water-related hazards.
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 Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Patuxent River At Guilford | 122 cfs | → |
| Patuxent Riv Near Laurel | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Patuxent River At Savage | 266 cfs | → |
| Patuxent River Below Brighton Dam Near Brighton | 14 cfs | → |
| Hawlings River Near Sandy Spring | 17 cfs | → |
| Nw Branch Anacostia River Near Colesville | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way).
Track Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way) in the Snoflo app
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About Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way)
Where does the data for Warfield Range Dam (Hunters Way) 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 Significant 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
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