Walker
Walker is an earth dam located in Elmore County, Idaho, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Walker
The primary purpose of Walker is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Buckbrush Spring King Hill Creek near King Hill.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Elmore |
| Nearest City | King Hill |
| River/Stream | Buckbrush Spring King Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.02210, -115.18870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00102 |
| Federal ID | ID00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |