American Falls Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Power |
| Nearest City | AMERICAN FALLS |
| River/Stream | SNAKE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.77940, -112.87430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,277 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,671,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,671,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,671,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58,076 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,559 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |