Soda Creek Main Dam

SODA CREEK BEAR RIVER· Caribou, Idaho· Built 1967· 36 ft tall
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Soda Creek Main Dam is classified as high hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 67.1% in ID)
Dam Length1,980 ft
Normal Storage2.5K acre-ft
Surface Area197 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge187 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDID00063

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Soda Creek Main Dam?

Soda Creek Main Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Soda Creek Main Dam?

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

When was Soda Creek Main Dam built?

Soda Creek Main Dam 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 Main Dam?

Soda Creek Main Dam 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 Main Dam?

Soda Creek Main Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Main Dam last inspected?

Soda Creek Main Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2019. 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.