American Falls Dam

Idaho — Power County

Location

StateIdaho
CountyPower
Coordinates42.77940, -112.87430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height104 ft
Dam Height87 ft
Dam Length5,277 ft
NID Storage1,671,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,671,300 acre-ft
Surface Area58,076 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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