Hayden Lake dam
Hayden Lake
Hayden Lake is a picturesque water body located in Kootenai County, Idaho, with a rich history dating back to its completion in 1910. This private lake is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, ensuring that it is properly maintained and monitored for the benefit of the local community and environment. With a storage capacity of 38,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 4,200 acres, Hayden Lake plays a crucial role in the region's water resource management.
The dam at Hayden Lake stands at a height of 13.36 feet and is primarily of earth and stone construction, with a spillway width of 50 feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Hayden Lake still poses a moderate risk, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. With its beautiful surroundings and important role in water resource management, Hayden Lake is a valuable asset to the community and a key player in the region's climate resilience efforts.
Overall, Hayden Lake is a well-regulated and maintained body of water in Idaho, providing both recreational enjoyment and essential water resource management services. As a privately owned lake with state oversight, Hayden Lake exemplifies the balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship. With its historical significance, moderate risk assessment, and diverse range of activities, Hayden Lake is a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to appreciate the beauty and importance of this natural resource.
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 Hayden Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane River Blw Blackwell Nr Coeur D Alene Id | 6,310 cfs | → |
| Spokane River Nr Post Falls Id | 5,040 cfs | → |
| Coeur D Alene River Nr Harrison Id | 47 cfs | → |
| Coeur D Alene River Nr Cataldo Id | 1,390 cfs | → |
| Nf Coeur D Alene River At Enaville Id | 1,120 cfs | → |
| St Joe River Nr Chatcolet Id | 802 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hayden Lake.
Boat launches
- Blackwell Island Recreation Site
- Sportsman Park
- East Fernan Boat Ramp
- North Idaho Centennial Trail Coeur D'Alene
- Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site
- Mineral Ridge Scenic Area And Trail
Campgrounds
- Mokins Bay Campground
- Mokins Bay
- Camp Coeur D’Alene
- Beauty Creek Campground
- Beauty Creek
- Mica Bay Boater Park
Paddle runs
- Cataldo Mission To Coeur D'Alene Lake
- Coeur D"Alene River, Sec. 8, T49n, R2e To Honey Mountain, Sec. 32, T53n, R1w
- Confluence North Fork Coeur D'Alene River To Cataldo Mission
- Boundary Proposed Addition Cabinet Mtns Wilderness, Sec. To Cabinet Gorge Reservoir
- Cabinet Mtns Wilderness Boundary, Sec. 3, T27n, R32w To Bull River, Sec. 12, T27n, R33w
- Forest Boundary, Sec. 34, T59n, R2w To Harrison Lake, Sec. 31, T62n, R2w
Track Hayden Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hayden Lake
Where does the data for Hayden Lake 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 Low 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 Hayden Lake.