Boggeman dam
Boggeman
Boggeman is a public utility water structure located in Meyers Cove, Idaho, specifically in Lemhi County. Completed in 1963, this Earth dam stands at a height of 24.1 feet and has a hydraulic height of 17 feet. Serving as a vital resource for water management, Boggeman has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres. The dam controls the flow of Silver Creek and Camas Creek, with a maximum discharge capacity of 820 cubic feet per second.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of August 2018, Boggeman is subject to regular inspections every four years. The dam operates under the regulatory authority of the Idaho Department of Water Resources, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Despite its moderate risk assessment level, Boggeman remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find Boggeman's design and operational details intriguing, showcasing the intersection of engineering, environmental management, and regulatory oversight in sustaining water infrastructure.
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 Boggeman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Creek Near Cobalt | 12 cfs | → |
| Napias Creek Below Arnett Creek Near Leesburg | 63 cfs | → |
| Mf Salmon River At Mf Lodge Nr Yellow Pine Id | 4,320 cfs | → |
| Pahsimeroi River At Ellis Id | 235 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Salmon River At Mouth Nr Shoup Id | 7,090 cfs | → |
| Salmon River Nr Shoup Id | 4,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Boggeman.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Lost Spring Campground
- Yellowjacket Guard Station Rental Cabin
- Morgan Summit Trailhead
- Beagle Creek Cua
- West Fork Morgan Creek Campground
- Iron Lake
Fishing spots
Track Boggeman in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Boggeman
Where does the data for Boggeman 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 Boggeman.