Scott Creek
Scott Creek is a dam located in Washington County, Idaho, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scott Creek
The primary purpose of Scott 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 Scott Creek Snake River near West Weiser.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 10/04/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | West Weiser |
| River/Stream | Scott Creek Snake River |
| Coordinates | 44.29650, -117.02720 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00332 |
| Federal ID | ID00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |