Five Mile Erosion Contr dam
Five Mile Erosion Contr
Five Mile Erosion Control, located in Idaho's Franklin County, is a privately-owned structure designed to mitigate erosion along the Five Mile Creek and Bear River. Built in 1952, this Earth dam stands at a height of 44.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge of 274 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Five Mile Erosion Control is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The structure serves a primary purpose of erosion control and is made of stone core supported by rock and soil foundations. Despite its very high risk assessment due to the potential impact on surrounding areas, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unknown. With a drainage area of 10.5 square miles and a surface area of 14 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local environment and water resources.
Overall, Five Mile Erosion Control serves as a vital infrastructure piece in Idaho's water resource management, providing protection against erosion and ensuring the safety and stability of the surrounding areas. With its history dating back to the 1950s, this structure continues to play a significant role in safeguarding the local ecosystem and maintaining the integrity of the Five Mile Creek and Bear River watersheds. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the upkeep and maintenance of structures like Five Mile Erosion Control are essential in mitigating potential risks and preserving the natural environment for future generations.
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 Five Mile Erosion Contr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River At Idaho-Utah State Line | 638 cfs | → |
| Logan River Above State Dam | 405 cfs | → |
| Logan | 65 cfs | → |
| Portneuf River At Topaz Id | 203 cfs | → |
| Blacksmith Fork Ab U.P.&L. Co | 76 cfs | → |
| Bear River At Pescadero | 505 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Five Mile Erosion Contr.
Boat launches
- West 6200 North 6484, Cache County
- North 3000 West Cache County
- West 3000 North 4507, Cache County
- Highway 30 Cache County
- Highway 102 Box Elder County
Campgrounds
- Third Creek Group Campground
- Dry Canyon Campground
- Dry Canyon
- Redpoint Recreation Site
- Albert Moser
- Albert Moser Campground
Paddle runs
- Hgh Creek Lake To Nf Boundary
- Source To Mouth
- Idaho State Line To Confluence With Beaver Creek
- Southern Boundary Of State Land To Mouth
- Confluence With Snowslide Creek To West Boundary Of Patented Mining Claim Just Inside The Caribou Nf Boundary
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Track Five Mile Erosion Contr in the Snoflo app
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About Five Mile Erosion Contr
Where does the data for Five Mile Erosion Contr 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.
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