Bungalow Park Dam dam
Bungalow Park Dam
Bungalow Park Dam, located in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, is a local government-owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Situated on Indian Cabin Creek, this earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 237 acre-feet. With a surface area of 18 acres and a drainage area of 7.52 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being designated as a significant hazard potential structure, Bungalow Park Dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The dam is under the regulatory oversight of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, with state-permitted inspections and enforcement in place. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated periodically, ensuring that the necessary measures are in place to address any potential risks associated with the dam.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bungalow Park Dam to be an intriguing structure that provides both recreational opportunities and essential water management functions. With its location in a picturesque setting along Indian Cabin Creek, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Its ongoing inspection and regulatory compliance ensure that it continues to operate safely and effectively, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water resources.
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 Bungalow Park Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mullica River Near Batsto Nj | 14 cfs | → |
| Oswego River At Harrisville Nj | 26 cfs | → |
| West Branch Wading River Near Jenkins Nj | 17 cfs | → |
| East Branch Bass River Near New Gretna Nj | 7 cfs | → |
| Great Egg Harbor River At Folsom Nj | 33 cfs | → |
| Westecunk Creek At Stafford Forge Nj | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bungalow Park Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Trail Burlington County
- North Shore (Blue) Trail Burlington County
- Scotts Landing Road 1099, Galloway Township
- Dorset Avenue Ventnor City
- East Seaview Avenue Linwood
- Ocean City Bike Path Somers Point
Campgrounds
- Buttonwood Hill Camp
- Chestnut Lake Rv Resort
- Bodine Field
- Godfrey Bridge Campground
- Godfrey Bridge - Wharton State Forest
- Mullica River Campground
Track Bungalow Park Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bungalow Park Dam
Where does the data for Bungalow Park 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 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 Bungalow Park Dam.