Little Crane Creek

UNNAMED STREAM STAR BUTTE CREEK· Washington, Idaho· Built 1908· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Little Crane Creek is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 60.7% in ID)
Dam Length230 ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,150 cfs
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)
NID IDID00252

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: May 7, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Little Crane Creek?

Little Crane Creek 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 Little Crane Creek?

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

When was Little Crane Creek built?

Little Crane Creek was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Little Crane Creek?

Little Crane Creek 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 Little Crane Creek?

Little Crane Creek has a dam height of 33 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 Little Crane Creek last inspected?

Little Crane Creek was last inspected on May 7, 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.