Salmon Falls Creek

SALMON FALLS CREEK SNAKE RIVER· Twin Falls, Idaho· Built 1956· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Salmon Falls Creek is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 5.1% in ID)
Dam Length178 ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area2,170 sq mi
Max Discharge2,800 cfs
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDID00189

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: May 24, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Munsee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Salmon Falls Creek?

Salmon Falls 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 Salmon Falls Creek?

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

When was Salmon Falls Creek built?

Salmon Falls Creek was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Salmon Falls Creek?

Salmon Falls Creek 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 Salmon Falls Creek?

Salmon Falls Creek has a dam height of 13 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 Salmon Falls Creek last inspected?

Salmon Falls Creek was last inspected on May 24, 2018. 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.