Gem State

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyBonneville
Nearest CityShelley, ID
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates43.42190, -112.10200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,136 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,700 acre-ft
Max Storage6,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area305 acres
Drainage Area4,650 sq mi
Max Discharge140,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Idaho Falls
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDID83006
Federal IDID83006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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