Bong Recreation Area 8 dam
Bong Recreation Area 8
Bong Recreation Area 8, also known as Wolf Lake, is a state-owned recreational area located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This picturesque spot is situated along the tranquil TR. Brighton Creek, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. The dam, completed in 1972, serves primarily for recreational purposes, with an earth type structure standing at 10 feet high and 100 feet long.
With a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a surface area of 158 acres, Bong Recreation Area 8 provides ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-based activities. The dam has a controlled spillway type, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure. However, with a hazard potential rated as high and a risk assessment labeling it as very high, measures are in place to mitigate any potential dangers, although the overall condition of the dam is assessed as fair.
Visitors to Bong Recreation Area 8 can appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscape while being reassured that the state regulatory agency (WIDNR) oversees the permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes to ensure public safety. As a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts, this recreation area offers a peaceful retreat where individuals can connect with nature and enjoy the serenity of the outdoors.
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 Bong Recreation Area 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River Near New Munster | 514 cfs | → |
| Pike River Near Racine | 8 cfs | → |
| Des Plaines River At Russell | 23 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove | 114 cfs | → |
| Root River Canal Near Franklin | 11 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Old Mill Creek | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bong Recreation Area 8.
Boat launches
- Hooker Lake -- Access At N Side Of Lake Nr 78th
- Hooker Lake Boat Launch
- Eagle Lake -- Access At Eagle Rd
- Silver Lake Boat Launch
- Seminole Drive Town Of Dover
- Cogswell Drive 108, Salem Lakes
Campgrounds
- Mud Lake West
- North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only)
- Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
- Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Lake Geneva Youth Camp
Fishing spots
Track Bong Recreation Area 8 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 Bong Recreation Area 8
Where does the data for Bong Recreation Area 8 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 Bong Recreation Area 8.