Mountain View Dam

Owyhee, Idaho· Built 1969· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Mountain View Dam is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 55.8% in ID)
Normal Storage5.5K acre-ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDID00286

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Not Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mountain View Dam?

Mountain View Dam 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 Mountain View Dam?

Mountain View Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mountain View Dam built?

Mountain View Dam 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.

How tall is Mountain View Dam?

Mountain View Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

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.