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Deep Creek Upper, located in Oneida, Idaho, is a privately owned dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1906, this earth dam stands at a height of 36.3 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 512 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Third Creek and Deep Creek, covers a surface area of 33 acres and serves a drainage area of 3.6 square miles.
With a spillway type classified as "Uncontrolled" and a hazard potential deemed "Significant", Deep Creek Upper poses moderate risk requiring careful risk management measures. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in 2015, the dam undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity. In case of emergencies, the dam is equipped with slide gates for outlet control. The dam's location in Malad City, Idaho, brings attention to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the region to mitigate potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices.
Year_Completed | 1906 |
Dam_Height | 36.3 |
River_Or_Stream | THIRD CREEK DEEP CREEK |
Dam_Length | 500 |
Surface_Area | 33 |
Hydraulic_Height | 33 |
Drainage_Area | 3.6 |
Nid_Storage | 512 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 36 |