Lower Diversion

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIdaho
CountyBonneville
Nearest CityShelley, ID
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates43.46910, -112.06189

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length1,380 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area9,800 sq mi
Max Discharge75,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Idaho Falls
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/28/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDID00340
Federal IDID00340
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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