Bingham Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bingham Lake Dam, located in Comanche, Texas, was completed in 1979 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 18 feet and a length of 1670 feet, holds a storage capacity of 228 acre-feet, making it essential for water resource management in the area. Situated on TR-MARTINS CREEK, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.

Despite being a private structure, Bingham Lake Dam falls under state inspection and permitting requirements, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam lacks a spillway and is equipped with only one outlet gate, indicating a simpler design compared to larger federal dams. However, its risk assessment categorizes it as having a high potential for hazard, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks to surrounding communities and the environment.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bingham Lake Dam offers a glimpse into the intricate network of dams and reservoirs that play a vital role in managing water supply for agriculture. Its location in a rural area highlights the importance of small-scale dams in supporting local economies and sustaining agricultural practices, while also underscoring the need for ongoing risk management and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of these crucial water infrastructure systems.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

1670

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-MARTINS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

228

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.