Oxbow

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIdaho
CountyAdams
Nearest CityOxbow, OR
River/StreamSnake River
Coordinates44.97090, -116.83460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height209 ft
Dam Height204 ft
Dam Length960 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58,386 acre-ft
Normal Storage58,386 acre-ft
Surface Area1,150 acres
Drainage Area73,000 sq mi
Max Discharge150,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00258
Federal IDOR00258
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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