Hells Canyon

Idaho, Adams County, Snake River

Location

StateIdaho
CountyAdams
RiverSnake River
Coordinates45.24310, -116.70050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height330 ft
Dam Height323 ft
Dam Length910 ft
NID Storage188,000 acre-ft
Max Storage188,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,430 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 28, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Other NameHells Canyon

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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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