Dams in Bannock County, Idaho
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Bannock County, Idaho
Bannock County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Bannock County is 83 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Current Creek at 49 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplot Effluent Irrigation Lagoon | High | Fair | 39 | Irrigation | 1981 |
| Current Creek | Significant | Satisfactory | 49 | Other | 1977 |
| Hawkins | Significant | Fair | 35 | Irrigation | 1870 |
| Wiregrass | Low | Fair | 17 | Irrigation | 1943 |