Tom J Dike dam
Tom J Dike
Tom J Dike, located in Valley, Idaho, is a private irrigation structure regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Completed in 1995, this earth dam on Beaver Creek North Fork Payette River stands at a height of 26.7 meters and has a hydraulic height of 22 meters, providing a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. The dam, constructed with stone cores and rock and soil foundations, covers a surface area of 122 acres and serves a drainage area of 7.2 square miles, with a spillway width of 150 feet.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of May 2017, Tom J Dike undergoes inspections every 4 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam lacks outlet gates and spillways, posing challenges in managing water discharge during high flow events. Despite its high risk assessment and the absence of emergency action plans, the dam continues to support agricultural activities in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with its operation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tom J Dike serves as a case study in the management of private irrigation infrastructure in a regulated state jurisdiction.
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 Tom J Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Payette River Ab Jumbo Cr Nr Mccall Id | 685 cfs | → |
| Deadwood River Bl Deadwood Res Nr Lowman Id | 85 cfs | → |
| Nf Payette River At Mccall Id | 1,980 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Payette River Nr Crouch Id | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Nf Payette River Nr Banks Id | 2,610 cfs | → |
| Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id | 891 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tom J Dike.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive 117, Cascade
- Main Street Valley County
- National Forest Development Road 422 Valley County
- Valley County
- Cabarton Road Valley County
Campgrounds
- Lake Cascade State Park
- Horsethief Reservoir State Park
- Horsethief Reservoir Public Access - Ifg
- French Creek Campground - Reserve
- Willow Creek - Siscra
- Amanita
Fishing spots
Track Tom J Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Tom J Dike
Where does the data for Tom J 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 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 Tom J Dike.