Post Falls Middle Channel

Idaho — Kootenai County — Spokane River

Location

StateIdaho
CountyKootenai
RiverSpokane River
Coordinates47.70912, -116.96102

Physical Characteristics

NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length215 ft
NID Storage225,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area48,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAvista Corporation

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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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