Thompson Srd
Thompson Srd is a dam located in Custer County, Idaho, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Thompson Srd
The primary purpose of Thompson Srd is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Bruno Creek Squaw Creek near Clayton.
The dam stands 77 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/02/2018.
At 77 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | Clayton |
| River/Stream | Bruno Creek Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31610, -114.50330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/02/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00425 |
| Federal ID | ID00425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |