Post Falls South Channel

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyKootenai
Nearest CityGreenacres Subdivision
River/StreamSpokane River
Coordinates47.70370, -116.95569

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length127 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 Discharge3,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDID00497
Federal IDID00220S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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