Dry Creek Diversion

DRY CREEK BIG WILLOW CREEK· Payette, Idaho· Built 1976· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dry Creek Diversion is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 64.3% in ID)
Dam Length450 ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
Year Modified2014
NID IDID00544

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: May 28, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek Diversion?

Dry Creek Diversion 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 Dry Creek Diversion?

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

When was Dry Creek Diversion built?

Dry Creek Diversion was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Dry Creek Diversion?

Dry Creek Diversion 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 Dry Creek Diversion?

Dry Creek Diversion has a dam height of 35 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 Dry Creek Diversion last inspected?

Dry Creek Diversion was last inspected on May 28, 2020. 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.