Yanke

UNNAMED STREAMS HOT SPRING CREEK· Valley, Idaho· Built 1988· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Yanke is classified as low hazard in Idaho. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 53.7% in ID)
Dam Length570 ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge38 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDID00440

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: June 19, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDWR

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Yanke?

Yanke 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 Yanke?

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

When was Yanke built?

Yanke was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Yanke?

Yanke serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Yanke?

Yanke 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 Yanke last inspected?

Yanke was last inspected on June 19, 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.