Pitkin is a dam located in Valley County, Idaho, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 500 ft long. 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 Pitkin
The primary purpose of Pitkin is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Skunk Creek Clear Creek near Hwy 55.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Valley |
| Nearest City | Hwy 55 |
| River/Stream | Skunk Creek Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.39530, -115.97570 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00326 |
| Federal ID | ID00326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |