Walker Dike Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Walker Dike, located in Elmore, Idaho, is a privately owned structure constructed in 1954 for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 7.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 3.3 feet, spans 600 feet and has a storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. The dam is primarily made of stone with foundations of rock and soil, serving as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.

The dam is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2020 rating its condition as fair and its hazard potential as low. Despite its moderate risk assessment, Walker Dike plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, particularly for irrigation purposes. With its location near Buckbrush Spring and King Hill Creek, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water management in the area.

While the dam currently has no outlet gates or spillway controls, its uncontrolled spillway with a width of 6 feet ensures the safe release of excess water. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Walker Dike stands as an essential structure for water management and climate resilience in Elmore, Idaho, demonstrating the importance of maintaining and monitoring vital water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

7.2

River Or Stream

BUCKBRUSH SPRING KING HILL CREEK

Surface Area

72

Hydraulic Height

3.3

Drainage Area

3.6

Nid Storage

290

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

7
       
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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.