LITTLE WOOD RES NR CAREY ID

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February 9, 2025


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Little Wood River, located in Blaine County, Idaho, is a federal irrigation project managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The primary purpose of the Little Wood River dam, completed in 1941, is to provide irrigation water for agricultural activities in the region. The dam, standing at a height of 129 feet and with a length of 3100 feet, has a storage capacity of 33,300 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 286 square miles.

The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 250 feet wide, has a maximum discharge capacity of 9,200 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 590 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, ensuring a stable supply of water for irrigation purposes. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the condition assessment of the dam is currently not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and reliability for the future. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region can appreciate the significance of the Little Wood River dam in sustaining agricultural activities and managing water resources effectively.

24hr Change 0.6%
Percent of Normal 71%
Minimum 416
2021-08-07
Maximum 29,940
2017-06-22
Average 19,060
Dam_Height 129
Drainage_Area 286
Year_Completed 1941
Nid_Storage 33300
Hazard_Potential High
Structural_Height 169
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
River_Or_Stream LITTLE WOOD RIVER MALAD RIVER
Foundations Rock, Soil
Surface_Area 590
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 0
Dam_Length 3100
Nid_Height 169
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