Palisades Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyBonneville
Nearest CityPALISADES
River/StreamSOUTH FORK SNAKE RIVER
Coordinates43.33280, -111.20170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height270 ft
Dam Height270 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,417,810 acre-ft
Max Storage1,417,810 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,401,000 acre-ft
Surface Area16,230 acres
Drainage Area5,137 sq mi
Max Discharge47,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/11/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDID00273
Federal IDID00273
More InfoState Dam Safety Program