Bird Pond
Bird Pond is a dam located in Lemhi County, Idaho, built in 2010. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bird Pond
The primary purpose of Bird Pond 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 Big Timber Creek Lemhi River near Leadore.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2010, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Lemhi |
| Nearest City | Leadore |
| River/Stream | Big Timber Creek Lemhi River |
| Coordinates | 44.62400, -113.38180 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00735 |
| Federal ID | ID00735 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |