Dworshak Dam

Clearwater County, Idaho (near AHSAHKA)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK CLEARWATER RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Concrete

Height

717 ft

Dam Length

3,287 ft

Reservoir Storage

3,560,000 acre-ft

Year Completed

1973

Primary Purpose

Flood Risk Reduction

Owner Type

Federal

Max Discharge

221,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-06-23

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: ID00287
State: Idaho (ID)
Coordinates: 46.51554, -116.29639
Age: 53 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.