Bingaman Dam dam
Bingaman Dam
Bingaman Dam, located in Eddyville, Iowa, is a privately-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Iowa DNR. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 432 feet, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam has a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.7 acres, serving the surrounding area for water resource and agricultural needs.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bingaman Dam is considered to have a moderate risk level with a rating of 3. It has not been assessed for its condition and has no emergency action plan in place. The dam is regulated by the state of Iowa and is subject to regular inspection and enforcement protocols to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its location on TR-Hickory Creek, Bingaman Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and conservation efforts in Marion County.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by Bingaman Dam's role in providing essential services such as fire protection and stock pond management. Its design by the USDA NRCS and regulation by the Iowa DNR highlight the importance of effective collaboration between government agencies and private owners in managing water resources. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's risk level, Bingaman Dam remains a key structure in the local water infrastructure, contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the surrounding environment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bingaman Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Breast Creek Near Dallas | 3,200 cfs | → |
| English Creek Near Knoxville | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Bussey | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Pella | 14,900 cfs | → |
| Des Moines River Near Tracy | 16,300 cfs | → |
| Chariton River Near Chariton | 1,480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bingaman Dam.
Boat launches
- Red Haw Nature Trail Lucas County
- Marion County
- 198th Place Marion County
- County Road S70 Appanoose County
Campgrounds
- Red Haw State Park Campground
- Whitebreast - Red Rock Lake
- Elk Rock State Park
- Ivans - Red Rock Lake
- Howell Station - Red Rock Lake
- Cedar Creek Access
More reservoirs
Track Bingaman Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bingaman Dam
Where does the data for Bingaman 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 Low 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 Bingaman Dam.