Soulen Family Dam

MILL CREEK NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER· Valley, Idaho· Built 2009· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Soulen Family Dam is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.7% in ID)
Dam Length633 ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
Year Completed2009 (17 years old)
NID IDID00721

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 8, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Soulen Family Dam?

Soulen Family Dam 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 Soulen Family Dam?

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

When was Soulen Family Dam built?

Soulen Family Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Soulen Family Dam?

Soulen Family 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 Soulen Family Dam?

Soulen Family Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Soulen Family Dam last inspected?

Soulen Family Dam was last inspected on May 8, 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.