Reclamation: Programs & Activities, PN Region

Enhanced Security Measures at Three Dams in Idaho

Overview

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced that it will begin implementing improved security measures at three Idaho dams in 2008. The three structures include:

Lower Embankment of the Deer Flat Dams, an off-storage facility that impounds Lake Lowell near Nampa, Idaho.
Anderson Ranch Dam, on the south fork of the Boise River, about 28 miles northeast of Mountain Home, Idaho.
Palisades Dam, on the south fork of the Snake River, about 55 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Reclamation's long-term goal is to implement necessary corrective actions for security and safety, with minimal inconvenience to the affected public.

Open House

The Bureau of Reclamation held an open house regarding security enhancements at Lower Deer Flat Dam on Thursday, September 25, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Canyon County Courthouse, 1115 Albany, Caldwell, Idaho, Room 111 (Public Meeting Room).

Reference Material

Note: The two maps below are very large files, even though they have been cropped and optimized to make them smaller. If you do not have high speed internet access it will take a very long time to download and view these files.

10/21/2008

Scoping Letter: Request for Public Comments for Security Enhancements at Lower Deer Flat Dam

PDF 318 kb

10/01/2008

Aerial View and Map of Lake Lowell

PDF 36 mb

Aerial View and Map of Lower Embankment at Lake Lowell

PDF 30 mb

09/24/2008

Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Deer Flat Dam

PDF 39 kb

09/24/2008