John Brune Sr Dam, located in Washington, Missouri, is a private dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 2004.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches 440 feet in length, with a capacity to store 29 acre-feet of water. The dam, built on the TR-BOEUF river system, serves multiple purposes and has a spillway width of 10 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for its condition. With no state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's inspection frequency is once every year, last being in 2004. The structure, with a stone core and soil foundation, has not undergone any modifications since completion and has no outlet gates.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the John Brune Sr Dam serves as a unique case study in private dam construction and management. Its location in a relatively low-risk area, combined with its purpose and design specifications, offer valuable insights into the intricate balance between water storage, risk assessment, and regulatory oversight in the context of climate change and sustainable water resource management.
Year Completed |
2004 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BOEUF |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
70.4 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
26 |
Missouri River At Hermann
|
31200cfs |
Bourbeuse River At Union
|
110cfs |
Meramec River At Pacific
|
676cfs |
Meramec River Near Sullivan
|
437cfs |
Gasconade River Near Rich Fountain
|
960cfs |
Bonhomme Creek Near Ellisville
|
0cfs |