Bruner Dam dam
Bruner Dam
Bruner Dam, also known as Marler Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Walton County, Florida, along Narrows Creek. Completed in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam primarily serves recreational purposes, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and wildlife habitat. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches for 520 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet.
Despite its recreational value, Bruner Dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 88 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The last inspection in September 2020 revealed a need for improvement, with a moderate risk rating. The dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan (EAP) status are unclear, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety and water resource conservation.
In the event of a dam failure, the downstream area could face significant inundation, emphasizing the need for proactive risk assessment and management. With its location in a populated area and the potential impact on the environment, Bruner Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both recreational and safety purposes. Collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies like NWFWMD, and the local community is crucial to address the dam's condition and mitigate risks associated with its operation.
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 Bruner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alaqua Creek Near Pleasant Ridge | 47 cfs | → |
| Shoal River Nr Mossy Head | 142 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River At Caryville | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Pittman | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay | 89 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bruner Dam.
Boat launches
- Portland Park Boat Ramp
- Four Mile Creek Landing
- Shipyard Road, Freeport
- Dead River Road 2207-2299, Ponce De Leon
- Black Creek Lodge
- Choctaw Beach Wayside Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Red Deer
- Speck Pond
- Jr. Walton Pond
- Florala State Park
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Rocky Bayou State Park
Fishing spots
Track Bruner Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bruner Dam
Where does the data for Bruner 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 Bruner Dam.