Lake Bungee Dam dam
Lake Bungee Dam
Located in Woodstock, Connecticut, Lake Bungee Dam is a privately-owned structure built in 1959 with a primary purpose of serving as a water resource for the surrounding area. The dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 1350 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Bungee Brook, with a drainage area of 6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 701 cubic feet per second.
Despite being privately owned, Lake Bungee Dam falls under state jurisdiction, regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential, but its condition assessment as of October 2018 was deemed satisfactory. It is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its location in Windham County and its close proximity to the city of Woodstock, Lake Bungee Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Bungee Dam represents a vital infrastructure that not only provides water storage but also contributes to environmental protection and flood control efforts. Its historical significance as a key element in the local water management system highlights the importance of sustainable dam operation and maintenance practices. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of structures like Lake Bungee Dam in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing weather patterns becomes increasingly crucial.
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 Lake Bungee Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River At Harrisville | 29 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug River At Quinebaug | 161 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug River At Putnam | 432 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R At West Thompson | 225 cfs | → |
| French R At N Grosvenordale | 116 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R Bl Westville Dam Nr Southbridge | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Bungee Dam.
Boat launches
- Bigelow Pond
- Wilbur Cross Highway Union
- Hartford Pike Rogers
- Pine Acres Lake
- Clark Road Extension 303, Sturbridge
- Quaddick Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Brialee
- Wilderness Lake Campground
- Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts Of America, Cub World
- George Washington State Campground
- Highland Campground
- Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Lake Bungee 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 Lake Bungee Dam
Where does the data for Lake Bungee 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 Lake Bungee Dam.