Soulen Auxiliary Dike
Soulen Auxiliary Dike is an earth dam located in Washington County, Idaho, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Soulen Auxiliary Dike
The primary purpose of Soulen Auxiliary Dike 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 South Crane Creek Crane Creek near Paddock Reservoir.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 113 acres, has a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Paddock Reservoir |
| River/Stream | South Crane Creek Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.24480, -116.56920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00537 |
| Federal ID | ID00419S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |