Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2022 and is 4 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 79.7% in NE) |
| Dam Length | 729 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
| NID ID | NE08631 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Tyler & Valerie Binder
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1?
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1?
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 is owned by Tyler & Valerie Binder (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 built?
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 was completed in 2022, making it 4 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 Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1?
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1?
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 has a dam height of 34 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 Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 last inspected?
Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 was last inspected on May 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.