Big Sandy Creek 35-5-2 (Bruning Dam)

Fillmore County, Nebraska (near ALEXANDRIA)

River/Stream: TR-DRY SANDY CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
1,780 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,538 acre-ft
Year Completed
1984
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
9,075 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-09-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NE02164
State
Nebraska (NE)
Coordinates
40.35283, -97.50794
Age
42 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.