Yanke dam
Yanke
Yanke is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond located in Valley County, Idaho. The dam, completed in 1988, stands at a height of 28.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25.3 feet. With a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, Yanke plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem by providing habitat for fish and wildlife.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Yanke is subject to state regulation and inspection to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 14 feet wide, helps manage excess water flow during periods of high discharge. The risk assessment for Yanke indicates a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards.
With its scenic location and important role in supporting local wildlife, Yanke serves as a valuable resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the region. Its modest size and purposeful design make it a sustainable and environmentally conscious feature within the landscape of Valley County, 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 Yanke -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Payette River At Mccall Id | 959 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Payette River Ab Jumbo Cr Nr Mccall Id | 396 cfs | → |
| Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id | 441 cfs | → |
| Deadwood River Bl Deadwood Res Nr Lowman Id | 85 cfs | → |
| Johnson Creek At Yellow Pine Id | 1,230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yanke.
Boat launches
- Valley County
- National Forest Development Road 422 Valley County
- Lakeshore Drive 117, Cascade
- Main Street Valley County
- Cabarton Road Valley County
Campgrounds
- Willow Creek - Siscra
- Amanita Campground - Reserve
- Amanita
- Rainbow Point Campground - Reserve
- Donnelly Lakeside City Park
- Lake Cascade State Park
Fishing spots
Track Yanke 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 Yanke
Where does the data for Yanke 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.