Moose Creek dam
Moose Creek
Moose Creek is a state-owned recreational dam located in Bovill, Idaho, along the Moose Creek and Potlatch River. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 20.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 450 cubic feet per second, making it a vital structure for water management in the area.
Despite its age, Moose Creek Dam is in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed during the last inspection in May 2019. The dam is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, with state-permitted operations and regular inspections in place. The risk assessment for Moose Creek Dam indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure for the region's water and climate enthusiasts.
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 Moose Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St Maries River Nr Santa Id | 370 cfs | → |
| Palouse River Nr Potlatch Id | 79 cfs | → |
| Clearwater River Nr Peck Id | 32,900 cfs | → |
| Big Canyon Creek Nr Peck Id | 24 cfs | → |
| Clearwater River At Orofino Id | 29,100 cfs | → |
| St Joe River At Calder Id | 6,460 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moose Creek.
Boat launches
- Dent Bridge Road Clearwater County
- Spring Valley Road Latah County
- Dent Trail Clearwater County
- Big Eddy Trail Clearwater County
- Canyon Creek Road Clearwater County
- Grandad Road Clearwater County
Campgrounds
- Little Boulder Campground
- Emerald Creek Campground
- Laird Park Campground
- Camp Grizzly Boy Scout Camp
- Partridge Creek Campground
- Giant White Pine Campground And Trailhead
Paddle runs
- Dworshak Reservoir, Sec. 19, T41n, R5e To Forest Boundary, Sec. 33, T42n, R6e
- Lost Lake Creek
- Little Lost Lake Creek
- Little North Fork Clearwater River
- Lund Creek
More reservoirs
Track Moose Creek 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 Moose Creek
Where does the data for Moose 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 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 Moose Creek.