Crappie Lake Dam dam
Crappie Lake Dam
Crappie Lake Dam, located in Wagram, North Carolina, serves as a significant recreational and water supply structure along the Big Branch Drowning Creek. Completed in 1933, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 480 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam is considered to have a low hazard potential and is in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2011.
The primary purpose of Crappie Lake Dam is for recreation, with additional benefits for water supply. The dam's normal storage capacity is 136 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 20.5 acres. While not regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With a maximum discharge capacity of 230 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Although no emergency action plan is currently in place, the dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities and water supply benefits to the community.
In the picturesque setting of Richmond County, North Carolina, Crappie Lake Dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering and the importance of water resource management. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, the significance of this dam lies not only in its structural integrity but also in its contribution to the local ecosystem and economy. With a rich history dating back to the Great Depression era, Crappie Lake Dam remains a vital piece of infrastructure for the region, balancing the needs of recreation and water supply while embodying the enduring connection between humans and their natural environment.
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 Crappie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Drowning Creek Near Hoffman | 40 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Rockfish Creek At Raeford | 34 cfs | → |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek Nr Laurinburg | 14 cfs | → |
| Lumber River Near Maxton | 82 cfs | → |
| Flat Creek Near Inverness | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crappie Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Niagara Carthage Road 3326, Whispering Pines
- Shadow Drive 93, Whispering Pines
- Dewberry Drive Whispering Pines
- West Us 74 Highway 1333, Rockingham
- State Road 1759, Lilesville
- Lilly’S Bridge Access Area
Campgrounds
- Chalk Banks - Lumber River State Park
- Loblolly Campsite
- Sweetgum Campsite
- Hickory Campsite
- Camp Durant
- Camp Reeves
Fishing spots
- Big Branch
- Broadacres Lake
- Broadacres Lakes
- Aberdeen Town Lake
- Baldwins Pond
- Blewett Falls Lake Grassy Island
Track Crappie Lake Dam 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 Crappie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crappie Lake 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 Crappie Lake Dam.