Horseshoe Bend Diversion
Horseshoe Bend Diversion is an other dam located in Boise County, Idaho, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Horseshoe Bend Diversion
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Bend Diversion is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Horseshoe Bend Hydroelectric Company (private). It impounds the Payette River.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,230 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Boise |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Payette River |
| Coordinates | 43.90852, -116.19072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,230 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Horseshoe Bend Hydroelectric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID00726 |
| Federal ID | ID00726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |