Post Falls North Channel

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyKootenai
Nearest CityGreenacres Subdivision
River/StreamSpokane River
Coordinates47.70858, -116.95346

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length431 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage225,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage225,000 acre-ft
Surface Area48,000 acres
Drainage Area3,784 sq mi
Max Discharge34,740 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAvista Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDID00496
Federal IDID00220S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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