Sheep Creek
Sheep Creek is a dam located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sheep Creek
The primary purpose of Sheep Creek 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 Sheep Creek Bear River near Remote.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a storage capacity of 213 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | Sheep Creek Bear River |
| Coordinates | 42.24230, -111.14350 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00172 |
| Federal ID | ID00172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |