Binder Lake Dam dam
Binder Lake Dam
Binder Lake Dam, located in CORNING, Iowa, was completed in 1942 and serves as a crucial water supply resource for the local community. This earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 711 feet, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 990 acre-feet and a surface area of 79.4 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-EAST NODAWAY river and is under the regulatory oversight of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Binder Lake Dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of June 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 25 feet and is subject to regular inspections every 5 years. In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment are not specified in the available data, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this essential water infrastructure.
Binder Lake Dam's role in providing water supply and its impact on the surrounding area make it a key component of water resource management in Adams County, Iowa. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, the maintenance and operation of dams like Binder Lake Dam are essential for ensuring a secure and sustainable water supply for the community. With its moderate risk rating and ongoing regulatory oversight, Binder Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive management in safeguarding our water resources in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 Binder Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork 102 River At Bedford | 1 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River At Clarinda | 1,670 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River At Red Oak | 480 cfs | → |
| East Nishnabotna River Near Atlantic | 239 cfs | → |
| Nodaway River Near Burlington Jct | 4,460 cfs | → |
| West Nishnabotna River At Hancock | 340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Binder Lake Dam.
Track Binder Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Binder Lake Dam
Where does the data for Binder Lake 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 Binder Lake Dam.