Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, built in 2022. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 729 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1
The primary purpose of Binder Irrigation Diversion Dam 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tyler & Valerie Binder (private). It impounds the Tr-taylor Branch Creek near Table Rock.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 729 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2022, the structure is relatively new.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2023.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Pawnee |
| Nearest City | Table Rock |
| River/Stream | Tr-taylor Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.14332, -96.15307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 729 ft |
| Year Completed | 2022 (4 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tyler & Valerie Binder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE08631 |
| Federal ID | NE08631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |