Hidden Springs Cell 3a dam
Hidden Springs Cell 3a
Hidden Springs Cell 3a is a privately owned water resource structure located in Boise Subdivision, Idaho. This dam was completed in 2007 and has a height of 42.5 feet, with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. The dam is primarily made of earth and stone, with a soil foundation, and serves as a water storage facility with a normal storage capacity of 81.3 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
The dam is situated along an unnamed stream, Dry Creek, and has a drainage area of 0.04 square miles. Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2018, Hidden Springs Cell 3a has a significant hazard potential, warranting a high-risk assessment rating. Its risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the data. With its strategic location and critical role in water management, this dam serves as a vital asset in maintaining water resources in the Ada County area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and regulation to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term sustainability.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Hidden Springs Cell 3a an intriguing subject of study due to its significant hazard potential and high-risk assessment. The dam's construction materials, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight by the Idaho Department of Water Resources provide valuable insights into the challenges and responsibilities associated with managing water infrastructure in a dynamic environment. As climate change continues to impact water resources, understanding the condition and risk associated with structures like Hidden Springs Cell 3a becomes increasingly essential for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water management systems in the face of evolving environmental conditions.
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 Hidden Springs Cell 3a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Nr Eagle Id | 0 cfs | → |
| Spring Valley Creek Nr Eagle Id | 0 cfs | → |
| Boise River At Glenwood Bridge Nr Boise Id | 1,760 cfs | → |
| Eagle Drain At Eagle | 44 cfs | → |
| Boise River South Channel At Eagle Id | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Bel Fivemile Cr Nr Boise Id | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hidden Springs Cell 3a.
Boat launches
- Robie Creek Road Boise County
- Parnell Recreation Site
- Beehive Bend
- Upper Embankment Road Canyon County
- Look Lane 21723, Canyon County
Campgrounds
- Shafer Butte Cg And Group Sites - Reserve - Tent
- Shafer Butte
- Gowen Field Military
- Montour
- Macks Creek
- Arrowrock Reservoir Dispersed
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Granite Creek To Confluence With Pine Creek
- Boise Nf Boundary (1 Mile East Of Banks) To Boise Nf Boundary (1 Mile South Of Banks)
- Boise Nf Boundary To Confluence With Willow Creek
- Boise Nf Boundary To Confluence With Payette River
- Trail Creek To Confluence With Crank Creek
- Long Gulch To Boise Nf Boundary
Track Hidden Springs Cell 3a 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 Hidden Springs Cell 3a
Where does the data for Hidden Springs Cell 3a 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 Hidden Springs Cell 3a.