Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam)
Key Takeaway
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) is classified as significant hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 68.4% in ID) |
| Dam Length | 2,330 ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 92 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 282 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | ID00248 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam)?
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) 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 Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam)?
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) built?
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 (Upper Bissel Creek Dam)?
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) 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 Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam)?
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) has a dam height of 37 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 (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) last inspected?
Little (Upper Bissel Creek Dam) was last inspected on June 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.