Brownlee

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyBaker
Nearest CityOxbow, OR
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates44.83680, -116.90060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height395 ft
Dam Height395 ft
Dam Length1,380 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,470,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,470,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,470,000 acre-ft
Surface Area14,621 acres
Drainage Area72,800 sq mi
Max Discharge307,300 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDID00056
Federal IDID00056
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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