Upper Salmon Falls A-Plant & Forebay

Idaho — Twin Falls County — Snake River

Location

StateIdaho
CountyTwin Falls
RiverSnake River
Coordinates42.76750, -114.92470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerIdaho Power Company
Other NameLower Powerhouse Forebay Dam

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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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