Foland
Foland is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Foland
Foland is a dam in Owyhee, Idaho. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Cherry Creek Dougherty Creek near Remote.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century 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 08/04/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | Cherry Creek Dougherty Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.62570, -116.99760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00087 |
| Federal ID | ID00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |