Payne Creek is a privately owned water resource in Idaho, specifically located in Owyhee County. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves multiple purposes and is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The dam, constructed in 1930, stands at a height of 32.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 28.4 feet, providing a storage capacity of 570 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 72 acres.

With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Payne Creek offers a moderate risk level which is closely monitored by regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 24 feet, designed to handle a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second. While the structure has not undergone recent modifications, its location within the Sacramento District and the surrounding Blue Creek watershed underscores its importance in managing water resources and climate factors in the region.