Seeley Lower dam
Seeley Lower
Seeley Lower is a privately owned dam located in Fremont, Idaho, designed for irrigation purposes. The dam, situated on Willow Creek in the Snake River watershed, stands at a height of 14 feet with a hydraulic height of 10 feet. With a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a surface area of 21.5 acres, Seeley Lower plays a critical role in providing water for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is in fair condition as of the last inspection in August 2017. The inspection frequency and emergency action plan status are not specified in the data. The risk assessment for Seeley Lower indicates a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of the structure.
With the State of Idaho regulating and inspecting the dam, along with enforcement and permitting processes in place, Seeley Lower remains a key component of the local water resource management infrastructure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the vital role this dam plays in supporting irrigation activities and water supply in the region, while also recognizing the importance of continued monitoring and risk management efforts to safeguard its integrity.
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 Seeley Lower -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Henrys Fork Nr Ashton Id | 959 cfs | → |
| Falls River Nr Ashton Id | 1,420 cfs | → |
| Falls River Nr Chester Id | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Falls River Nr Squirrel Id | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Henrys Fork At St Anthony Id | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Teton River Nr St Anthony Id | 1,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seeley Lower.
Boat launches
- East Hatchery Ford Boating Site
- Riverside Campground Road Fremont County
- Trestle Bridge
- Old Highway Island Park
- Red Road Bridge Boat Access
- Island Park Boating Site
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Riverside Campground To Confluence With Warm River
- Warm River Springs To Confluence With Henrys Fork
- Yellowstone Np Boundary To Confluence With Warm River
- Pinehaven Subdivision To Riverside Campground
- Northern Boundary Of Harriman Park To Pinehaven Subdivision
- Teton River
More reservoirs
Track Seeley Lower in the Snoflo app
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About Seeley Lower
Where does the data for Seeley Lower 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 Seeley Lower.