Lehman Creek Upper

LEHMAN CREEK SINKS· Custer, Idaho· Built 1925· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lehman Creek Upper is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.7% in ID)
Dam Length425 ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge21 cfs
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)
NID IDID00468

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: August 14, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lehman Creek Upper?

Lehman Creek Upper 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 Lehman Creek Upper?

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

When was Lehman Creek Upper built?

Lehman Creek Upper was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Lehman Creek Upper?

Lehman Creek Upper 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 Lehman Creek Upper?

Lehman Creek Upper has a dam height of 22 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 Lehman Creek Upper last inspected?

Lehman Creek Upper was last inspected on August 14, 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.