Blue Creek Upper
Key Takeaway
Blue Creek Upper is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 20.1% in ID) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | ID00009 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Creek Upper?
Blue Creek Upper 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 Blue Creek Upper?
Blue Creek Upper is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Creek Upper built?
Blue Creek Upper was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Blue Creek Upper?
Blue Creek Upper serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Creek Upper?
Blue Creek Upper has a dam height of 18 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 Blue Creek Upper last inspected?
Blue Creek Upper was last inspected on August 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.