Hulet No 2 Dam
Hulet No 2 Dam is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hulet No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Hulet No 2 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 Unnamed Stream Snake River.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 347 acres, has a storage capacity of 6,770 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 05/03/2018.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Stream Snake River |
| Coordinates | 43.18660, -116.41920 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 347 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00455 |
| Federal ID | ID00455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |