Scrappy Creek

DRY CREEK BATTLE CREEK· Owyhee, Idaho· Built 1927· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Scrappy Creek is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28% in ID)
Dam Length500 ft
Normal Storage437 acre-ft
Surface Area84 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge650 cfs
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)
NID IDID00235

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 3, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scrappy Creek?

Scrappy 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 Scrappy Creek?

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

When was Scrappy Creek built?

Scrappy Creek was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Scrappy Creek?

Scrappy 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 Scrappy Creek?

Scrappy Creek has a dam height of 20 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 Scrappy Creek last inspected?

Scrappy Creek was last inspected on May 3, 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.