Binder Lake Dam
Binder Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Adams County, Iowa, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Binder Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Binder Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Corning Municipal Utilities (local government). It impounds the Tr-east Nodaway near Corning.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 711 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Corning |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Nodaway |
| Coordinates | 41.00310, -94.70910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 711 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Corning Municipal Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IA01332 |
| Federal ID | IA01332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |