Bingham Lake Dam
Bingham Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bingham Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bingham Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by George Bingham (private). It impounds the Tr-martins Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 228 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-martins Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.00923, -98.67683 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GEORGE BINGHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05939 |
| Federal ID | TX05939 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |