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The Egin Canal Diversion, also known as St. Anthony, is a private irrigation structure located in Fremont, Idaho. Completed in 1903, this gravity dam serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation. With a dam height of 6.5 feet and a length of 360 feet, it has a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and can discharge up to 50,000 cubic feet of water per second.
Operated under the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Egin Canal Diversion has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. Despite its age, the structure remains in good condition with a regular inspection frequency to ensure its safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, a multi-arch core type, and is constructed on a rock foundation, providing essential water resources for agriculture and other uses in the region.
Located on the Henrys Fork Snake River, the Egin Canal Diversion plays a crucial role in water management and supply in the area. As a key component of the local irrigation system, it highlights the intersection of water resource management and climate considerations in ensuring sustainable water use for agricultural and recreational purposes.
Year_Completed | 1903 |
Dam_Height | 6.5 |
River_Or_Stream | Henrys Fork Snake River |
Dam_Length | 360 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 50 |
Drainage_Area | 1770 |
Nid_Storage | 500 |
Structural_Height | 6.5 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 7 |
FALLS RIVER NR ASHTON ID | 476cfs |
SNAKE RIVER AT LORENZO ID | 769cfs |
FALLS RIVER NR CHESTER ID | 562cfs |
WILLOW CREEK BL TEX CREEK NR RIRIE ID | 218cfs |
CAMAS CREEK AT RED ROAD NR KILGORE ID | 45cfs |