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Trail Diversion is a private water resource structure located in Elmore, Idaho, along Little Canyon Creek and the Snake River. Constructed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.6 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20.9 feet. It serves as a vital resource for water storage, with a capacity of 63 acre-feet and a drainage area of 29 square miles.
With a controlled spillway width of 36 feet and a maximum discharge of 1200 cubic feet per second, Trail Diversion plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2017, the structure has a low hazard potential and is inspected every four years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The risk assessment categorizes Trail Diversion as having a very high risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding communities and ecosystems from potential water-related hazards.
Year_Completed | 1962 |
Dam_Height | 27.6 |
River_Or_Stream | LITTLE CANYON CREEK SNAKE RIVER |
Dam_Length | 530 |
Surface_Area | 8 |
Hydraulic_Height | 20.9 |
Drainage_Area | 29 |
Nid_Storage | 63 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 28 |
SF BOISE RIVER NR FEATHERVILLE ID | 1190cfs |
S-COULEE NR WENDELL ID | 0cfs |
SF BOISE RIVER AT NEAL BRIDGE NR ARROWROCK DAM ID | 360cfs |
MUD CREEK NR BUHL ID | 128cfs |
MORES CREEK AB ROBIE CREEK NR ARROWROCK DAM ID | 1500cfs |
BOISE RIVER NR TWIN SPRINGS ID | 2830cfs |
SNAKE RIVER NR BUHL ID | 1300cfs |