Bog Brook dam
Bog Brook
Bog Brook, located in Lily, Wisconsin, is a recreational dam built in 1962 with a primary purpose of providing fish and wildlife habitat as well as recreational opportunities. The earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 250 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 2490 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1000 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
The controlled spillway of Bog Brook dam, with a width of 28 feet, allows for controlled water releases when needed, with a maximum discharge capacity of 133 cubic feet per second. The surrounding area covers a surface area of 490 acres and has a drainage area of 9.9 square miles. Despite its fair condition assessment, Bog Brook dam is classified as having a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in the event of a failure. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about the management and maintenance of this dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
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 Bog Brook -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf River At Langlade | 419 cfs | → |
| Peshtigo River Near Wabeno | 458 cfs | → |
| Popple River Near Fence | 136 cfs | → |
| Red River At Morgan Road Near Morgan | 236 cfs | → |
| Pike River At Amberg | 262 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Merrill | 190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bog Brook.
Boat launches
- Arbutus Lake -- Access
- Windfall Lake -- Access
- Lily Lake -- Access At Sw Side Of Lake Off Lily Lake Ln
- Little Long Lake - South Shore Dr
- Ada Lake -- Access
- Jungle Lake Road 8086, Town Of Nashville
Campgrounds
- Ada Lake Campground
- Ada Lake Recreation Area
- Ada Lake
- Richardson Lake Recreation Area
- Richardson Lake Campground
- Richardson Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/4 Mile Downstream From Ccc Bridge To 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge
- Railroad Bridge To 1/4 Mile Downstream From The Ccc Bridge
- 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge To Confluence With Armstrong Creek
- Unnamed Creek To Forest Boundary In Sec 14, T37n, R13e
- Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e To Forest Boundary In Sec 24, T35n, R16e
- Main Branch-Forest Boundary In Sec 18, T37n, R15e To Railroad Bridge
More reservoirs
Track Bog Brook 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 Bog Brook
Where does the data for Bog Brook 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 Bog Brook.