Boggeman
Boggeman is a dam located in Lemhi County, Idaho, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Boggeman
Boggeman is a dam in Lemhi, Idaho. The dam is public utility-owned. It impounds the Silver Creek Camas Creek near Meyers Cove.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Lemhi |
| Nearest City | Meyers Cove |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek Camas Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.86090, -114.45270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 820 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00336 |
| Federal ID | ID00336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |