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CITY DIVERSION

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March 28, 2025


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City Diversion is a gravity dam located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, along the Snake River. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, this dam serves a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation and also provides recreational opportunities. Completed in 1982, City Diversion has a height of 30 feet and a length of 1970 feet, with a storage capacity of 1200 acre-feet.

Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, City Diversion has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and one other controlled outlet gate. While its condition assessment is not available, inspections are conducted every three years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2019, and it meets established guidelines for response and risk management.

City Diversion plays a vital role in harnessing water resources for energy production while also offering recreational opportunities for the local community. With its strategic location along the Snake River, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure development in the state of Idaho.

Year_Completed 1982
Dam_Height 30
River_Or_Stream Snake River
Dam_Length 1970
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Surface_Area 50
Drainage_Area 9800
Nid_Storage 1200
Outlet_Gates Other Controlled - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 30
       

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