Indian Creek Upper dam
Indian Creek Upper
Indian Creek Upper is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Caribou, Idaho. Completed in 1975, this earth dam stands at a height of 14.8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 89 acre-feet and a surface area of 17.8 acres, the dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area.
The dam is regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2019. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to the area. However, the risk assessment indicates a very high risk level, emphasizing the importance of continued maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Indian Creek Upper dam is situated in a high-risk area, highlighting the need for proactive risk management measures. As a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure, this dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. With its controlled spillway and stable condition, the dam serves as a reliable source of water for irrigation, underscoring the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Indian Creek Upper -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grays Lk Div To Blackfoot R Basin Nr Wayan Id | 5 cfs | → |
| Blackfoot River Ab Reservoir Nr Henry Id | 62 cfs | → |
| Grays Lake Outlet Nr Herman Id | 0 cfs | → |
| Blackfoot River Nr Shelley Id | 588 cfs | → |
| Portneuf River At Topaz Id | 201 cfs | → |
| Marsh Creek Nr Mccammon Id | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Creek Upper.
Campgrounds
- Sagehen Flat
- Sage Hen Flats Campground
- Graves Creek
- Cutthroat Trout Campground
- Blackfoot Reservoir
- Blackfoot Reservoir Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Blackfoot Wolverine Canyon Run
- Black Canyon - Highway 34 To Grace Powerhouse
- Mainstem West Of Palisades Reservoir Including North Fork And Deadman Creek To Palisades Reservoir
- South Fork Snake River
- Palisade Dam To Lorenzo (South Fork)
- Palisades Dam To Confluence With Pine Creek
Track Indian Creek Upper in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Creek Upper
Where does the data for Indian Creek Upper 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 Indian Creek Upper.