Binco
Binco is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Binco
The primary purpose of Binco is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peak Ranch (hammer, Dave) (private). It impounds the Albert Creek near Kremmling.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Albert Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.27000, -106.54223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PEAK RANCH (HAMMER, DAVE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02296 |
| Federal ID | CO02296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |