Elk River
Elk River is a dam located in Clearwater County, Idaho, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Elk River
Elk River is a dam in Clearwater, Idaho. The dam is state-owned. It impounds the Elk Creek North Fork Clearwater River near Remote.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a storage capacity of 463 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Clearwater |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek North Fork Clearwater River |
| Coordinates | 46.76910, -116.16750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,917 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00146 |
| Federal ID | ID00146 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |