Egbert Dam
Egbert Dam is a dam located in Fremont County, Idaho, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Egbert Dam
The primary purpose of Egbert Dam 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 Spring Creek Henrys Fork near Ashton Res..
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Ashton Res. |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek Henrys Fork |
| Coordinates | 44.09900, -111.46860 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00441 |
| Federal ID | ID00441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |