Mountain View Dam is an earth dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 2,400 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mountain View Dam
The primary purpose of Mountain View Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Boyle Creek near Owyhee.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 680 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,818 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Nearest City | Owyhee |
| River/Stream | Boyle Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.05550, -116.16950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,818 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,818 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 680 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,938 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bia |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00286 |
| Federal ID | ID00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |