Moyie

Boundary County, Idaho (near Bonners Ferry)

River/Stream: Moyie River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
92 ft
Dam Length
376 ft
Reservoir Storage
540 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
21,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ID00155
State
Idaho (ID)
Coordinates
48.73390, -116.17510
Age
77 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.