Soda Dam at Alexander Reservoir - Soda Springs, ID
N 42° 38.712 W 111° 41.784
12T E 442911 N 4721651
The Soda Dam, operated as a hydro-electric plant, by Pacificorp, is located at the west end of Alexander Reservoir, along the Bear River.
Waymark Code: WMC4RA
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2011
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Alexander Reservoir is a rather large reservoir directly west of Soda Springs, Idaho. The dam is located at the west end of the lake, where Pacificorp's Soda Plant, a hydro-electric generating plant, operates.
Pacificorp's Soda Development consists of a 103-foot-high concrete dam, creating the Soda reservoir (Alexander Reservoir), including a powerhouse with a total installed capacity of 14 megawatts.
Waterway where the dam is located: Bear River
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 103 feet
Date built: 01/01/1924
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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