Ravenscroft Diversion is a rockfill dam located in Gooding County, Idaho, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Ravenscroft Diversion
The primary purpose of Ravenscroft Diversion is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Malad River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,990 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Gooding |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Malad River |
| Coordinates | 42.87313, -114.81152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2,990 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID83058 |
| Federal ID | ID83058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |