Devil Creek
Devil Creek is a dam located in Oneida County, Idaho, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Devil Creek
The primary purpose of Devil 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 Devil Creek Malad River near Malad City.
The dam stands 84 feet tall and stretches 1,333 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 142 acres, has a storage capacity of 4,464 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2019.
At 84 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Idaho dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Malad City |
| River/Stream | Devil Creek Malad River |
| Coordinates | 42.29430, -112.20670 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,333 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,464 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,464 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 142 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00229 |
| Federal ID | ID00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |