Idaho Falls Upper Powerhouse Dam No 2

Bonneville County, Idaho (near IDAHO FALLS)

River/Stream: SNAKE RIVER COLUMBIA RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
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Height
37 ft
Dam Length
460 ft
Reservoir Storage
424 acre-ft
Year Completed
1982
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
13,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-10-31

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
ID00640
State
Idaho (ID)
Coordinates
43.55540, -112.04550
Age
44 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.