Payette Lake Dam

Payette Lake Dam Quick Facts

Location: Valley, Idaho
Coordinates: 44.9114, -116.119
River: North Fork Payette River Payette River
Primary Purpose: Other
Type: Concrete
Commissioned: 1943
Dam Height: 13 ft (4 m)
Dam Length: 168 ft (51 m)
Dam Capacity: acre-ft (0 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
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Payette Lake Dam Information

Payette Lake Dam is dam located about 1 miles from Mccall, Valley, Idaho.

The dam, which is on the North Fork Payette River Payette River, was primarily built for Other purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1943 and is currently owned by .

Payette Lake Dam Structure

The Payette Lake Dam is approximately 168 feet (51 m) long, 13 feet (4 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Payette Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 41,000 acre-ft (50,573 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 5,337 acres (2,160 ha) and the total catchment area is 144 square miles (373 square kilometres).

Payette Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 124 feet (38 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 7330 cubic feet per second (208 cubic metres per second).

Payette Lake Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Payette Lake Dam
Valley, Idaho
Height (ft)
13
Length (Ft)
168
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
144
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

Payette Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Payette Lake Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:22
Sunrise 07:30
Sunset 17:25
Temperature (°F) 27
Feels Like (°F) 27
Cloud Coverage (%) 20
Pressure (inHg) 1033
Humidity (%) 80
Wind Speed (mph) 0
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Payette Lake 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 12 36 34 1030 70 7 6 ENE 0 - scattered clouds
Thu 20 40 39 1027 79 5 4 ENE 0 - clear sky
Fri 26 45 44 1022 85 5 4 ENE 0 - scattered clouds
Sat 30 47 43 1015 78 5 8 ENE 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 34 38 33 1016 86 7 14 S 100 - snow
Mon 32 36 32 1010 100 6 18 S 100 - snow
Tue 21 33 29 1014 94 5 10 SSW 62 - light snow
Wed 18 35 27 1029 91 5 9 E 0 - overcast clouds

Payette Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Payette Lake Dam?

Payette Lake Dam is in Idaho.

In which county is the Payette Lake Dam?

Payette Lake Dam is in Valley County.

How high is the Payette Lake Dam?

Payette Lake Dam is 13 feet high.

How long is the Payette Lake Dam?

Payette Lake Dam is 168 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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