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Hazard ID

Barber Dam

Boise - Downtown Boise (ID)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Boise River at Glenwood Bridge near Boise ID Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Located upstream of the reach that is typically boated. This federally-licensed hydropower project (P-4881) that provides limited power production (up to 4 MW) and has significant operations and maintenance issues. It is a candidate for removal.