Devil Creek dam
Devil Creek
Devil Creek, located in Oneida, Idaho, is a privately owned water resource used primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam, completed in 1969, stands at a height of 83.6 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 4,464 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 14.8 square miles and a maximum discharge of 3,410 cubic feet per second, Devil Creek plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Devil Creek remains a vital water source for the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a slide gate for outlet control, ensuring efficient water management and flood control measures. The dam's location near the Devil Creek and Malad River confluence further highlights its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and supporting the region's water needs.
Managed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Devil Creek undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to safeguard against potential hazards. With its strategic location and critical role in irrigation, Devil Creek stands as a key asset in the water resource infrastructure of Idaho.
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 Devil Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marsh Creek Nr Mccammon Id | 21 cfs | → |
| Portneuf River At Topaz Id | 196 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line | 631 cfs | → |
| Portneuf River At Pocatello Id | 74 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 405 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Pescadero | 502 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Devil Creek.
Campgrounds
- Malad Summit
- Malad Summit Campground
- Third Creek Group Campground
- Downata Hot Springs
- Heart Mountain Spring
- Heart Mountain Springs Recreation Site
Paddle runs
- Black Canyon - Highway 34 To Grace Powerhouse
- Hgh Creek Lake To Nf Boundary
- Source To Mouth
- Idaho State Line To Confluence With Beaver Creek
- Confluence With Snowslide Creek To West Boundary Of Patented Mining Claim Just Inside The Caribou Nf Boundary
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Track Devil Creek in the Snoflo app
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About Devil Creek
Where does the data for Devil 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 Devil Creek.