Warren Reservoir Upper dam
Warren Reservoir Upper
Warren Reservoir Upper, located in Bristol, Rhode Island, serves as a vital water supply source for the local community. This earth dam, completed in 1961, stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 106 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres, the reservoir plays a crucial role in meeting the water needs of the area.
Managed by the local government, Warren Reservoir Upper is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a significant hazard potential and a spillway width of 100 feet to manage maximum discharge levels. While not currently rated for its condition assessment, the reservoir remains an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water supply practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
As climate change impacts become more pronounced, the maintenance and management of Warren Reservoir Upper will be crucial in ensuring water security for the community. With the potential for increased extreme weather events and changing precipitation patterns, the resilience and adaptability of this reservoir will be key in meeting the water supply needs of the area. As such, continued monitoring, inspection, and risk assessment measures will be essential to safeguard this critical water resource and mitigate potential hazards in the face of a changing climate.
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 Reservoir Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile River At Pawtucket Ave @ E Providence | 49 cfs | → |
| Segreganset River Near Dighton | 4 cfs | → |
| Pawtuxet River At Cranston | 170 cfs | → |
| Moshassuck River At Providence | 15 cfs | → |
| Threemile River At North Dighton | 63 cfs | → |
| Hunt River Near East Greenwich | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warren Reservoir Upper.
Boat launches
- Bristol Narrows
- Walker Farm
- Colt Park
- Brownell Street 2, Fall River
- Sabin Point Waterfront Park
- Henry Street 1, Fall River
Campgrounds
- Camp Hoffman
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
- George Washington State Campground
- Camp Christina Entrance
- Pinewood Lodge & Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Warren Reservoir Upper 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 Warren Reservoir Upper
Where does the data for Warren Reservoir Upper 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Warren Reservoir Upper.