Itafos Cooling Pond
Key Takeaway
Itafos Cooling Pond is classified as high hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 28% in ID) |
| Dam Length | 5,315 ft |
| Normal Storage | 592 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | ID00470 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Itafos Cooling Pond?
Itafos Cooling Pond 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 Itafos Cooling Pond?
Itafos Cooling Pond is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Itafos Cooling Pond built?
Itafos Cooling Pond was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Itafos Cooling Pond?
Itafos Cooling Pond 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 Itafos Cooling Pond?
Itafos Cooling Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Itafos Cooling Pond last inspected?
Itafos Cooling Pond was last inspected on November 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.