Kinyon Pond Dam dam
Kinyon Pond Dam
Kinyon Pond Dam in Castleford, Idaho, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. This earth dam, with a height of 13 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, was completed in 2014 and has a storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Situated on the High Line Canal and Deep Creek, the dam covers a surface area of 33.2 acres and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Kinyon Pond Dam is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's outlet gates consist of slide (sluice gate) mechanisms, and it is located within the jurisdiction of Twin Falls County. The last inspection was conducted in May 2014, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years.
With its moderate risk assessment and adherence to state regulatory standards, Kinyon Pond Dam serves as a vital component of the local irrigation infrastructure in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam to be an intriguing example of sustainable water management practices in Idaho, contributing to the efficient distribution of water for agricultural purposes in the area.
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 Kinyon Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Nr Buhl Id | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Salmon Falls Creek Nr Hagerman Id | 51 cfs | → |
| Salmon River Canal Co Canal Nr Rogerson Id | 20 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek Ab Hwy 30/93 Xing At Twin Falls Id | 59 cfs | → |
| N Channel Snake R @ Upper Salmon Falls Nr Hagerman | 79 cfs | → |
| Snake River Nr Twin Falls Id | 398 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kinyon Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Cedar Creek Reservoir
- Twin Falls
- Twin Falls Grade 3670, Twin Falls County
- Upper Salmon Falls Creek Boat Launch
- Salmon Falls Creek Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Balanced Rock County Park
- Lud Drexler Park
- Lud Drexler Park Campground
- Lud Drexler Park - Salmon Reservoir
- Rock Creek Co Park
- Greys Landing Recreation Site
Paddle runs
Track Kinyon Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kinyon Pond Dam
Where does the data for Kinyon Pond Dam 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 Kinyon Pond Dam.