Lower Salmon

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyGooding
Nearest CityBliss
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates42.84220, -114.90500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height110 ft
Dam Height110 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,900 acre-ft
Max Storage10,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,900 acre-ft
Surface Area748 acres
Drainage Area1,965 sq mi
Max Discharge72,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDID00052
Federal IDID00052
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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