Conda Site Mtis (simplot)
Conda Site Mtis (simplot) is a dam located in Caribou County, Idaho, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Conda Site Mtis (simplot)
The primary purpose of Conda Site Mtis (simplot) is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Ground Water.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 5,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2017.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Caribou |
| River/Stream | Ground Water |
| Coordinates | 42.73100, -111.53540 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00382 |
| Federal ID | ID00382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |