Dry Creek Main

DRY CREEK BIG WILLOW CREEK· Payette, Idaho· Built 1976· 68 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dry Creek Main is classified as high hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 68 ft (taller than 86.1% in ID)
Dam Length570 ft
Normal Storage1.9K acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
Year Modified2014
NID IDID00324

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
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 Main?

Dry Creek Main is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dry Creek Main?

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

When was Dry Creek Main built?

Dry Creek Main 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 Main?

Dry Creek Main 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 Main?

Dry Creek Main has a dam height of 68 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 Main last inspected?

Dry Creek Main 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.