Itafos Cooling Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Itafos Cooling Pond, formerly known as Agrium/Nu-West Cooling Pond, is a privately-owned water resource located in Soda Springs, Idaho.


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Summary

This cooling pond plays a crucial role in the area's climate regulation and water management, serving as a source of cooling for industrial processes. The pond is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.

Constructed in 1995, Itafos Cooling Pond stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 592 acre-feet. With a surface area of 34.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, the pond plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the pond's condition is assessed as satisfactory, indicating its effectiveness in meeting its primary purpose of providing cooling for industrial processes while also serving as a vital water resource for the community.

Overall, Itafos Cooling Pond serves as a key component in the water infrastructure of Caribou County, Idaho. Its strategic location near the Bear River ensures efficient water management and climate regulation, highlighting its importance in sustaining the environmental balance in the region. As a privately-owned facility with a high risk assessment, the pond's operational and safety measures are closely monitored to ensure its continued effectiveness in meeting the water resource and climate needs of the area.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

5315

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

UNNAMED STREAM BEAR RIVER

Surface Area

34.3

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

592

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.