Soda Creek Dike

SODA CREEK BEAR RIVER· Caribou, Idaho· Built 1967· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Soda Creek Dike is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 13.6% in ID)
Dam Length270 ft
Normal Storage827 acre-ft
Surface Area197 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDID00536

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: August 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Soda Creek Dike?

Soda Creek Dike 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 Soda Creek Dike?

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

When was Soda Creek Dike built?

Soda Creek Dike was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Soda Creek Dike?

Soda Creek Dike 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 Soda Creek Dike?

Soda Creek Dike has a dam height of 16 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 Soda Creek Dike last inspected?

Soda Creek Dike was last inspected on August 4, 2017. 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.