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Hazard ID

Boise River Diversion Dam

Boise - Downtown Boise (ID)

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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 reach that is typically boated. The dam diverts flow into the New York Canal. The dam also has a federal hydropower facility that generates up to 3 MW of electricity.