Shoofly

WEST FORK SHOOFLY CREEK SHOOFLY CREEK· Owyhee, Idaho· Built 1977· 46 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Shoofly is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 46 ft (taller than 76.3% in ID)
Dam Length400 ft
Normal Storage1.1K acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDID00364

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 Shoofly?

Shoofly 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 Shoofly?

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

When was Shoofly built?

Shoofly was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Shoofly?

Shoofly 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 Shoofly?

Shoofly has a dam height of 46 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 Shoofly last inspected?

Shoofly 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.