Payne Creek

PAYNE CREEK BLUE CREEK· Owyhee, Idaho· Built 1930· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Payne Creek is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 60.7% in ID)
Dam Length350 ft
Normal Storage570 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)
NID IDID00198

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

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Payne Creek?

Payne 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 Payne Creek?

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

When was Payne Creek built?

Payne Creek was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Payne Creek?

Payne Creek 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 Payne Creek?

Payne 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 Payne Creek last inspected?

Payne Creek was last inspected on September 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.