J-Canal Reregulating dam
J-Canal Reregulating
Located in Cassia, Idaho, the J-Canal Reregulating structure serves as a vital component in managing water resources for the surrounding area. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 18.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet. With a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in regulating water flow for the unnamed stream it serves.
With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 150 cubic feet per second, the J-Canal Reregulating structure is designed to handle significant water flow and potential hazards. Despite its age, the dam is reported to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in July 2017. The structure is state-regulated and permitted, with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water management.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the J-Canal Reregulating structure offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate systems and structures that help manage and control water flow in Idaho. Its strategic location, design features, and purpose make it a key player in ensuring the efficient distribution and regulation of water resources for the local community. As discussions around water management and climate change continue to evolve, structures like the J-Canal Reregulating serve as essential components in safeguarding water security and sustainability for the future.
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 J-Canal Reregulating -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Gaging Station At Milner Id | · | → |
| Snake R Nr Minidoka Id (At Howells Ferry) | 7,710 cfs | → |
| Trapper Creek Nr Oakley Id | 23 cfs | → |
| Devils Washbowl Spring Nr Kimberly 10s 18e 04aad1s | 9 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Ab Trapper Creek Nr Oakley Id | 3 cfs | → |
| Blue Lakes Spring Bl Pump Plant Nr Twin Falls Id | 149 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J-Canal Reregulating.
Boat launches
- Bedke Boulevard Burley
- Willow Point Boat Launch
- North Overland Avenue Burley
- Trout Point Boat Launch
- 200 East Road Minidoka County
- Murtaugh Boat Launch
Track J-Canal Reregulating 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 J-Canal Reregulating
Where does the data for J-Canal Reregulating 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 Significant 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 J-Canal Reregulating.