Shoofly
Shoofly is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Shoofly
The primary purpose of Shoofly 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 West Fork Shoofly Creek Shoofly Creek.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 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 09/07/2016.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| River/Stream | West Fork Shoofly Creek Shoofly Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.26210, -116.30680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00364 |
| Federal ID | ID00364 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |