W-drain is a dam located in Gooding County, Idaho, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About W-drain
W-drain is a dam in Gooding, Idaho. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Birch Creek Snake River near Snake River.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 07/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Gooding |
| Nearest City | Snake River |
| River/Stream | Birch Creek Snake River |
| Coordinates | 42.85541, -114.87913 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00723 |
| Federal ID | ID00723 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |