Oxbow Fuse Plug

Idaho — Adams County — Snake River

Location

StateIdaho
CountyAdams
RiverSnake River
Coordinates44.96970, -116.83340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage58,386 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area1,150 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Other NameOxbow

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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