Moose Creek
Moose Creek is a dam located in Latah County, Idaho, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moose Creek
The primary purpose of Moose Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is state-owned. It impounds the Moose Creek Potlatch River near Bovill.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 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 05/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Nearest City | Bovill |
| River/Stream | Moose Creek Potlatch River |
| Coordinates | 46.87380, -116.41980 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00317 |
| Federal ID | ID00317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |