Upper Salmon Falls Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIdaho
CountyGooding
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates42.76560, -114.89530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,620 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area32,200 sq mi
Max Discharge48,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/20/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDID00224
Federal IDID00224
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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