Egin Canal Diversion
Egin Canal Diversion is a gravity dam located in Fremont County, Idaho, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Egin Canal Diversion
The primary purpose of Egin Canal Diversion is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by St. Anthony Hydro (private). It impounds the Henrys Fork Snake River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,770 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Idaho |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Henrys Fork Snake River |
| Coordinates | 43.96480, -111.67890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,770 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | St. Anthony Hydro |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ID83056 |
| Federal ID | ID83056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |