Gardiner Lower
Gardiner Lower is a dam located in Bear Lake County, Idaho, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gardiner Lower
The primary purpose of Gardiner Lower 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 Wood Canyon Creek Thomas Fork Creek near Remote.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | Wood Canyon Creek Thomas Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.30490, -111.11330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00342 |
| Federal ID | ID00342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |