Toponce Ditch Dam Lower
Toponce Ditch Dam Lower is a dam located in Caribou County, Idaho. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Toponce Ditch Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Toponce Ditch Dam Lower 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 Portneuf River Toponce Creek near Remote.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet.
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 07/23/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Caribou |
| Nearest City | Remote |
| River/Stream | Portneuf River Toponce Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.87240, -111.96640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID05032 |
| Federal ID | ID05032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |