Deadwood Dam

Idaho — Valley County — DEADWOOD RIVER SOUTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER

Location

StateIdaho
CountyValley
RiverDEADWOOD RIVER SOUTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER
Coordinates44.29370, -115.64590

Physical Characteristics

NID Height165 ft
Dam Height143 ft
Dam Length749 ft
NID Storage153,992 acre-ft
Max Storage153,992 acre-ft
Surface Area3,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameDeadwood Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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