Warrens Pond Dam dam
Warrens Pond Dam
Warrens Pond Dam, also known as Crawley Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Ringwood, North Carolina. Constructed in 1940, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 12 feet, with a hydraulic height of 9 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 112 acre-feet.
Situated on Bear Swamp, Warrens Pond Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. While the dam is not state-regulated, it undergoes periodic inspections, with the last recorded assessment dating back to April 1993. Despite its age, the dam continues to serve its intended recreational function, providing a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Although Warrens Pond Dam does not have a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, it remains a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. With its historical significance and tranquil surroundings, this dam serves as a reminder of North Carolina's rich water resource heritage and the importance of responsible dam maintenance and management in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Warrens Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 8 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Enfield | 27 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville | 58 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River At Emporia | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warrens Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Summit Landing At Lake Gaston
- Van Warren Road Halifax County
- Salmon Landing Road, Littleton
- Wildlife Landing Northampton County
- River Road Warren County
- West 5th Street 1724-1728, Roanoke Rapids
Campgrounds
- Medoc Mt. State Park
- Camp Willow Springs
- County Line State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Kimball Point State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Bullocksville State Rec Area - Kerr Lake
- Camping Area A
Fishing spots
Track Warrens Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Warrens Pond Dam
Where does the data for Warrens Pond 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 Warrens Pond Dam.