Hot Springs No 3
Hot Springs No 3 is a dam located in Elmore County, Idaho, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hot Springs No 3
The primary purpose of Hot Springs No 3 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 Bennett Creek Snake River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a storage capacity of 553 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 23 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 07/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Elmore |
| River/Stream | Bennett Creek Snake River |
| Coordinates | 43.06750, -115.48710 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 553 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 553 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00414 |
| Federal ID | ID00414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |