Teapot Upper
Teapot Upper is a dam located in Elmore County, Idaho, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Teapot Upper
Teapot Upper is a dam in Elmore, Idaho. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Hot Spring Creek Bennett Creek near Hammett.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a storage capacity of 424 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 74 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Elmore |
| Nearest City | Hammett |
| River/Stream | Hot Spring Creek Bennett Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.03100, -115.48850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 74 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00374 |
| Federal ID | ID00374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |