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Jackson Lake Dam

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Statistics

General

  • Vicinity Map
  • Region (Map) ............ Pacific Northwest
  • State (Map) .............................. Wyoming
  • County ............................................. Teton
  • Project ........................................ Minidoka
  • Dam type .............. Concrete gravity with
      embankment wings
  • Location ....................... Near Moran, WY
  • Watercourse ......................... Snake River
  • Reservoir ............................ Jackson Lake
  • Original construction .............. 1910-1911
  • National ID Number ................ WY01385
  • Hydrologic Unit Code ....................

Hydraulics

  • Active storage to
      El. 6760 ............................ 624,000 acre-ft
  • Service spillway
      Capacity at El. 6769.................. 8,690 cfs
  • Outlet works
      Capacity at El. 6769.5 ............ 24,000 cfs

Dimensions

Hydrology

  • Drainage area ............................ 1,824 sq mi
  • Hydrometeorological Report ............... NA
  • PMF ...................................... Thunderstorm
  • Volume ................................. 105,000 acre-ft
  • Peak inflow ................................ 177,800 cfs
  • Maximum water surface ................ 6770.3 ft

Geology

  • Foundation: Rock ledge about 30 feet thick underlain by a 10 foot layer of stiff, blue clay overlying second rock formation.


Narration

 


Links

 | Recreation | Grand Teton National Park | Jackson Lake Reservoir - Boat Ramp Elevations |

 | Dams Located by State | USBR Wyoming Dams | Pacific Northwest Region Dams |

 | Owner:  Bureau of Reclamation, Snake River Area Office - East,
                   1359 Hansen Avenue, Burley, ID  83318-1821, (208) 678-0461

 | Operator:  Bureau of Reclamation, Snake River Area Office - East,
                       1359 Hansen Avenue, Burley, ID  83318-1821, (208) 678-0461

 

 

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