Dd No 9-5 (Bruning) is a local government-owned earth dam located in Leona, Kansas, constructed in 1985 by designers Speaker & King.
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The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction along the Wolf River-TR, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 89.5 acre-feet, providing protection for a drainage area of 0.19 square miles. With a spillway width of 44 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam is classified with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment.
Despite its age, Dd No 9-5 (Bruning) has not undergone recent inspections or been rated for its condition. The dam does not have outlet gates or associated structures, making it a standalone flood risk reduction measure. While it meets guidelines for emergency action plans, there is no information available on the preparation or revision of such plans. Overall, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for managing flood risks in the Brown County area of Kansas, providing essential protection for the local community.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
89.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Missouri River At Rulo
|
26600cfs |
Big Nemaha River At Falls City
|
310cfs |
Delaware R Nr Muscotah
|
34cfs |
Missouri River At St. Joseph
|
27600cfs |
Nodaway River Near Graham
|
134cfs |
Stranger C Nr Potter
|
199cfs |