Deep Creek dam
Deep Creek
Deep Creek, also known as Henderson Reservoir, is a privately owned dam located in Idaho, specifically in Oneida County near Malad City. Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 90.6 feet and serves various purposes, including irrigation and flood control for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 5,537 acre-feet and a drainage area of 29.7 square miles, Deep Creek plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 12 feet, and it has a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in April 2018. The dam is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam's emergency action plan and inundation maps are outdated, raising concerns about its preparedness for potential emergencies. With its strategic location along Deep Creek and the Malad River, the ongoing management and maintenance of Deep Creek Dam are essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Deep Creek Dam stands as a vital infrastructure in Idaho's water management system, highlighting the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and public safety. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Deep Creek are critical for mitigating risks and preserving the integrity of water resources. Collaborative efforts between private owners, regulatory agencies, and local communities are essential for ensuring the long-term functionality and safety of dams like Deep Creek in the face of evolving climate challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Deep Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line | 503 cfs | → |
| Portneuf River At Topaz Id | 203 cfs | → |
| Marsh Creek Nr Mccammon Id | 20 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 405 cfs | → |
| Logan | 65 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Pescadero | 502 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deep Creek.
Campgrounds
- Third Creek Group Campground
- Dry Canyon Campground
- Dry Canyon
- Malad Summit
- Malad Summit Campground
- Downata Hot Springs
Paddle runs
- Hgh Creek Lake To Nf Boundary
- Source To Mouth
- Black Canyon - Highway 34 To Grace Powerhouse
- Idaho State Line To Confluence With Beaver Creek
- Southern Boundary Of State Land To Mouth
More reservoirs
Track Deep Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Deep Creek
Where does the data for Deep Creek come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Deep Creek.