King Reservoir South Dam
King Reservoir South Dam is a dam located in Owyhee County, Idaho, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About King Reservoir South Dam
The primary purpose of King Reservoir South 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 Streams Little Mc Bride Creek near Murphy.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,075 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 06/13/2018.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Owyhee |
| Nearest City | Murphy |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Streams Little Mc Bride Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.28310, -116.95090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,075 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00655 |
| Federal ID | ID00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |