Kiblen West

SPRING CABLE CREEK SPOKANE RIVER· Kootenai, Idaho· Built 1969· 23 ft tall

Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kiblen West is classified as significant hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	23 ft (taller than 37% in ID)
Dam Length	285 ft
Normal Storage	16 acre-ft

Surface Area	3 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	8 cfs
Year Completed	1969 (57 years old)
NID ID	ID00696

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: October 3, 2016

What is the hazard classification of Kiblen West?

Kiblen West is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kiblen West?

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

When was Kiblen West built?

Kiblen West was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Kiblen West?

Kiblen West serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kiblen West?

Kiblen West has a dam height of 23 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 Kiblen West last inspected?

Kiblen West was last inspected on October 3, 2016. 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.