Bliss

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyGooding
Nearest CityKing Hill
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates42.91340, -115.07110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height140 ft
Dam Height140 ft
Dam Length615 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,415 acre-ft
Max Storage8,415 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,415 acre-ft
Surface Area255 acres
Drainage Area35,800 sq mi
Max Discharge100,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDID00053
Federal IDID00053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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