Five Mile Erosion Contr

FIVEMILE CREEK BEAR RIVER· Franklin, Idaho· Built 1952· 44 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Five Mile Erosion Contr is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 44 ft (taller than 75.6% in ID)
Dam Length600 ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge274 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDID00065

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: July 19, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Five Mile Erosion Contr?

Five Mile Erosion Contr 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 Five Mile Erosion Contr?

Five Mile Erosion Contr is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Five Mile Erosion Contr built?

Five Mile Erosion Contr was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Five Mile Erosion Contr?

Five Mile Erosion Contr 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 Five Mile Erosion Contr?

Five Mile Erosion Contr has a dam height of 44 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 Five Mile Erosion Contr last inspected?

Five Mile Erosion Contr was last inspected on July 19, 2017. 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.