Hulet No 2 Dike dam
Hulet No 2 Dike
Hulet No 2 Dike, also known as Sinker Creek Dike, is a privately owned structure located in Owyhee, Idaho. This earth dam was completed in 1987 for the primary purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 2500 acre-feet and a surface area of 347 acres. The dam is situated on the Snake River and an unnamed stream, helping to provide water resources for agricultural activities in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Hulet No 2 Dike has been assessed to be in poor condition as of May 2018. The dam has a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a total height of 12.5 feet, built with stone core and foundations of rock and soil. While the dam lacks a spillway, it serves its intended purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area. The risk assessment for this structure is considered high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality.
The location of Hulet No 2 Dike in an area vulnerable to climate change impacts underscores the significance of water resource management and infrastructure resilience. As a state-regulated and inspected dam, it plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in Idaho. Continued monitoring and potential upgrades will be crucial for maintaining the safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Hulet No 2 Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Nr Murphy Id | 4,740 cfs | → |
| Boise River At Glenwood Bridge Nr Boise Id | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Boise River South Channel At Eagle Id | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Bel Fivemile Cr Nr Boise Id | 1 cfs | → |
| Fifteenmile Creek Nr Midland Blvd Nr Middleton | 76 cfs | → |
| Eagle Drain At Eagle | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hulet No 2 Dike.
Boat launches
- South Swan Falls Road Ada County
- Celebration Park
- Marsing Murphy Road 12985, Owyhee County
- Upper Embankment Road Canyon County
Campgrounds
- Swan Falls - Idaho Power
- Swan Falls Campground
- Celebration County Park
- Silver City
- Silver City Campground
- Indian Creek Reservoir
Paddle runs
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Track Hulet No 2 Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Hulet No 2 Dike
Where does the data for Hulet No 2 Dike 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 Low 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 Hulet No 2 Dike.