Bird Pond

BIG TIMBER CREEK LEMHI RIVER· Lemhi, Idaho· Built 2010· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Bird Pond is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 16.7% in ID)
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
NID IDID00735

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 21, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bird Pond?

Bird Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bird Pond?

Bird Pond is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bird Pond built?

Bird Pond was completed in 2010, making it 16 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bird Pond?

Bird Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bird Pond?

Bird Pond has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bird Pond last inspected?

Bird Pond was last inspected on June 21, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.