Shoshone Falls Dam 3

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIdaho
CountyJerome
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates42.59640, -114.40100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length275 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Drainage Area19,500 sq mi
Max Discharge12,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDID83072
Federal IDID83070S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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