Squaw Creek

Owyhee County, Idaho (near HWY 51)

River/Stream: SQUAW CREEK PAYNE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
—
Height
61 ft
Dam Length
850 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,140 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
770 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-09-15

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
ID00236
State
Idaho (ID)
Coordinates
42.19450, -116.09300
Age
58 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.