Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam)
Key Takeaway
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) is classified as significant hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 94.4% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 1,780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 259 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,075 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | NE02164 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Little Blue Natural Resources District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam)?
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam)?
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) is owned by Little Blue Natural Resources District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) built?
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam)?
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam)?
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) has a dam height of 45 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) last inspected?
Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam) was last inspected on April 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.