Fleming Lagoon dam
Fleming Lagoon
Fleming Lagoon is a private water resource located in Warren, North Carolina, along Lake Gaston. This lagoon, primarily used for purposes other than flood control or irrigation, features an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 21.2 feet and a structural height of 23.2 feet. With a storage capacity of 16.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.7 acres, Fleming Lagoon plays a significant role in the local water ecosystem.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Fleming Lagoon boasts a significant hazard potential, making it essential for regular inspections and maintenance. The last inspection took place in April 2011, with a hazard rating of "Significant" and a condition assessment of "Not Rated." While the lagoon meets the necessary emergency action plan guidelines and has not experienced recent modifications, it remains crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed and vigilant about its condition and potential risks.
With its idyllic location and structural features, Fleming Lagoon serves as a fascinating case study for those interested in water resource management and climate-related infrastructure. As a private-owned entity in North Carolina, this lagoon demonstrates the delicate balance between human intervention in water ecosystems and the importance of proactive maintenance to ensure both safety and environmental sustainability.
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 Fleming Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids | 2,930 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville | 75 cfs | → |
| Little Fishing Creek Near White Oak | 17 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River At Emporia | 107 cfs | → |
| Swift Creek At Hilliardston | 858 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Near Enfield | 71 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fleming Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Salmon Landing Road, Littleton
- River Road Warren County
- Wildlife Landing Northampton County
- Summit Landing At Lake Gaston
- Van Warren Road Halifax County
- Poplar Creek Vdwr Boat Ramp
Track Fleming Lagoon 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 Fleming Lagoon
Where does the data for Fleming Lagoon 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 Fleming Lagoon.