Mountain View Dam

Owyhee County, Idaho (near Owyhee)

River/Stream: Boyle Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
2,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,818 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
3,938 cfs

Condition Assessment

Poor

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ID00286
State
Idaho (ID)
Coordinates
42.05550, -116.16950
Age
57 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.