Garner Ww Lagoon #2 dam
Garner Ww Lagoon #2
Garner Ww Lagoon #2, also known as Wrenn Road #2, is a water resource structure located in Wake, North Carolina. This lagoon, completed in 1988, serves as a critical component in managing the local water supply system, with a storage capacity of 306 acre-feet and a surface area of 25 acres. Swift Creek-Tr runs through this area, emphasizing its importance in maintaining water quality and quantity in the region.
Owned and regulated by local government authorities in North Carolina, Garner Ww Lagoon #2 plays a vital role in flood control and environmental protection efforts. With a structural height of 33 feet and a hydraulic height of 31 feet, this earth dam structure has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, despite its high hazard potential. Regular inspections ensure its continued safety and functionality, with the last assessment conducted in November 2019.
As a key feature in the local water management infrastructure, Garner Ww Lagoon #2 represents a crucial asset for ensuring water security and climate resilience in Wake County. Its strategic location near the I-40 highway and its association with the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers highlight its significance in safeguarding against potential water-related risks and emergencies. With ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance, this lagoon continues to contribute to sustainable water resource management practices in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Garner Ww Lagoon #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Creek Near Clayton | 7 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Mccullars Crossroads | 13 cfs | → |
| Walnut Creek At Sunnybrook Drive Nr Raleigh | 4 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Clayton | 242 cfs | → |
| Rocky Branch Below Pullen Drive At Raleigh | 0 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek Near Apex | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Garner Ww Lagoon #2.
Boat launches
- Lake Wheeler Boat Ramp
- Neuse River Trail Wake County
- Walnut Creek Trail Raleigh
- Milburnie Dam Bridge Raleigh
- Neuse River Trail Raleigh
- Buffalo Creek Greenway Smithfield
Campgrounds
- William B. Umstead State Park
- Durant Nature Park
- Rvacation Campground
- Crosswinds State Rec Area - Jordan Lake
- Blue Heron Campground
- Osprey Nest Campground
Fishing spots
Track Garner Ww Lagoon #2 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 Garner Ww Lagoon #2
Where does the data for Garner Ww Lagoon #2 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 High 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 Garner Ww Lagoon #2.