Dams in Clearwater County, Idaho
5Total Dams
1High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Clearwater County, Idaho
Clearwater County has 5 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Clearwater County is 44 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Dworshak Dam at 717 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dworshak Dam | High | Not Available | 717 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Deer Creek | Significant | Fair | 48 | Recreation | 2003 |
| Deyo | Significant | Satisfactory | 41 | Other | 2011 |
| Thompson No 2 | Significant | Fair | 19 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| Elk River | Low | Poor | 22 | Other | 1951 |