Binford Reservoir Dam

Binford Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Washington, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Binford Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Binford Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lester & Janiceatkins (private). It impounds the Tr-brezee Creek near La Center.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 348 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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.

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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWashington
CountyClark
Nearest CityLa Center
River/StreamTr-brezee Creek
Coordinates45.88910, -122.63326

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length348 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLester & JaniceAtkins
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWA01052
Federal IDWA01052
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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