Pine Lake

WASTE WATER NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER· Valley, Idaho· Built 1974· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Pine Lake is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 16.7% in ID)
Dam Length800 ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge86 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDID00417

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

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pine Lake?

Pine 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 Pine Lake?

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

When was Pine Lake built?

Pine Lake was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Pine Lake?

Pine Lake 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 Pine Lake?

Pine Lake has a dam height of 17 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 Pine Lake last inspected?

Pine Lake was last inspected on November 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.