Jughandle Estates dam
Jughandle Estates
Nestled in the picturesque Jughandle Estates in Idaho, a private earth dam stands tall, serving as a vital water resource for the community. Built in 1974, this dam on an unnamed stream of Boulder Creek boasts a height of 27.7 feet and a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and ensuring water availability for the region.
Managed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, this dam is classified as significant in terms of hazard potential, yet its condition is assessed as fair. The presence of an uncontrolled spillway and a slide gate outlet adds to its structural integrity. Regular inspections ensure that the dam is safe and operational, with the last assessment conducted in August 2017. While the risk level is moderate, the community relies on this dam for water supply and flood control, highlighting the importance of its upkeep and maintenance in the face of changing climate conditions.
Jughandle Estates Dam stands as a testament to human engineering and resource management in a challenging environment. With its stone core and rock-soil foundation, this dam symbolizes the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, the role of this dam in sustaining the ecosystem and community livelihoods underscores the need for continued monitoring and investment in sustainable water infrastructure in the face of a changing climate landscape.
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 Jughandle Estates -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork Payette River Ab Jumbo Cr Nr Mccall Id | 529 cfs | → |
| Nf Payette River At Mccall Id | 825 cfs | → |
| Sf Salmon River Nr Krassel Ranger Station Id | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Johnson Creek At Yellow Pine Id | 1,380 cfs | → |
| Ef Of Sf Salmon River At Stibnite Id | 113 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Nr Stibnite | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jughandle Estates.
Boat launches
- Valley County
- Warren Wagon Road Mccall
- Fisher Creek Road Adams County
- Grouse Creek Campground Road Adams County
- Granite Lake Dam Road Valley County
- National Forest Development Road 422 Valley County
Campgrounds
- Paddy Flat Guard Station Rental Cabin
- Rapid Creek Dispersed Camping Area
- Paddy Flat Dispersed Camping Area
- Mccall Campground & Rv Park
- Lake Fork Campground
- Ponderosa State Park
Paddle runs
- Secesh To Main (The Canyon)
- Ponderosa Campground To Confluence With South Fork Salmon River
- Chinook Campground To Ponderosa Campground
- Kelly's Whitewater Park
- Junction Fr 447 To Confluence With Johnson Creek
- Confluence With Bear Creek To Confluence With Hanson Creek
More reservoirs
Track Jughandle Estates 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 Jughandle Estates
Where does the data for Jughandle Estates 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 Jughandle Estates.