Scrappy Creek
Scrappy Creek is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Scrappy Creek
The primary purpose of Scrappy Creek 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 Dry Creek Battle Creek near Remote.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, has a storage capacity of 437 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek Battle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.53082, -116.36746 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00235 |
| Federal ID | ID00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |