Louie Lake

STELLA CREEK WOLF LODGE CREEK· Valley, Idaho· Built 1928· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Louie Lake is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 20.1% in ID)
Dam Length115 ft
Normal Storage361 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5 cfs
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)
Year Modified1954
NID IDID00113

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: July 7, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Louie Lake?

Louie Lake 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 Louie Lake?

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

When was Louie Lake built?

Louie Lake was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 Louie Lake?

Louie Lake 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 Louie Lake?

Louie Lake has a dam height of 18 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 Louie Lake last inspected?

Louie Lake was last inspected on July 7, 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.