Paddock Valley Dam

Paddock Valley Dam Quick Facts

Location: Washington, Idaho
Coordinates: 44.1983, -116.5989
River: Indian Creek Little Willow Creek River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1949
Dam Height: 49 ft (15 m)
Dam Length: 300 ft (91 m)
Dam Capacity: acre-ft (0 Ml)
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Paddock Valley Dam Map

Paddock Valley Dam Information

Paddock Valley Dam is dam located in Washington County, Idaho.

The dam, which is on the Indian Creek Little Willow Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1949 and is currently owned by .

Paddock Valley Dam Structure

The Paddock Valley Dam is approximately 300 feet (91 m) long, 49 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Paddock Valley Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 22,300 acre-ft (27,507 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,302 acres (527 ha) and the total catchment area is 35 square miles (91 square kilometres).

Paddock Valley Dam Spillway

The dam has a 30.1 feet (9 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 350 cubic feet per second (10 cubic metres per second).

Paddock Valley Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Paddock Valley Dam
Washington, Idaho
Height (ft)
49
Length (Ft)
300
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
35
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Paddock Valley Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Paddock Valley Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:00
Sunrise 07:38
Sunset 17:22
Temperature (°F) 42
Feels Like (°F) 37
Cloud Coverage (%) 8
Pressure (inHg) 1020
Humidity (%) 60
Wind Speed (mph) 7
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Paddock Valley Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 31 45 39 1020 59 9 11 W 0 - clear sky
Wed 33 47 41 1014 52 15 28 S 100 0 rain and snow
Thu 37 48 42 1016 55 10 13 SSE 32 0 light rain
Fri 30 42 33 1008 59 15 26 N 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 27 39 32 1019 63 6 8 N 0 - clear sky
Sun 30 37 31 1017 55 7 15 S 100 0 rain and snow
Mon 25 35 28 1016 75 5 7 SW 0 - overcast clouds
Tue 21 34 25 1033 66 6 6 NNW 0 - broken clouds

Paddock Valley Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Paddock Valley Dam?

Paddock Valley Dam is in Idaho.

In which county is the Paddock Valley Dam?

Paddock Valley Dam is in Washington County.

How high is the Paddock Valley Dam?

Paddock Valley Dam is 49 feet high.

How long is the Paddock Valley Dam?

Paddock Valley Dam is 300 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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