J-Ditch Effluent Lagoon, located in Lake Fork, Idaho, is a crucial water management structure owned by the local government.
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This lagoon is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and plays a significant role in managing effluent from the surrounding area. Completed in 2001, the lagoon has a dam height of 41.5 feet and a storage capacity of 645 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.
The J-Ditch Effluent Lagoon is designed as an earth dam with a core made of stone and foundations supported by rock and soil. With a surface area of 21.5 acres, this lagoon is inspected biennially due to its high hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Despite the absence of a spillway, the lagoon is equipped with valve outlet gates for water release. Furthermore, the risk assessment for this structure indicates a high level of risk, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and emergency preparedness to ensure its continued functionality in managing water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
3858 |
Dam Height |
41.5 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED STREAM NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER |
Surface Area |
21.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
38.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
645 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |
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McCall Campground & RV Park
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Last Chance Campground
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Last Chance
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Lake Fork Campground
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