Trail Creek Dam

Blaine County, Idaho (near SUN VALLEY)

River/Stream: TRAIL CREEK BIG WOOD RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
385 ft
Reservoir Storage
81 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,060 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-11-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ID00037
State
Idaho (ID)
Coordinates
43.69190, -114.35110
Age
89 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.