Boise River Diversion Dam

Ada County, Idaho (near BOISE)

River/Stream: BOISE RIVER SNAKE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
68 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
572 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
40,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-05-04

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ID00281
State
Idaho (ID)
Coordinates
43.53770, -116.09350
Age
118 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.