Welling No 2

SPRINGS BEAR LAKE· Bear Lake, Idaho· Built 1962· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Welling No 2 is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 53.7% in ID)
Dam Length650 ft
Normal Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge13 cfs
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDID00226

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 21, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Welling No 2?

Welling No 2 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 Welling No 2?

Welling No 2 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Welling No 2 built?

Welling No 2 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Welling No 2?

Welling No 2 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 Welling No 2?

Welling No 2 has a dam height of 29 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 Welling No 2 last inspected?

Welling No 2 was last inspected on August 21, 2013. 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.