Black Canyon Dam - Emmett, ID
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Phydux
N 43° 55.817 W 116° 26.198
11T E 545219 N 4864284
The Black Canyon Dam overflow.
Waymark Code: WMKHPJ
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2014
Views: 1
The Black Canyon Dam has an overflow/spillway which is rather tall and at times during the year it can really flow. If the entire spillway is open, it can be up to 90 feet across. The best viewing of the dam is from Wild Rose Park off of Highway 52.
Location of the waterfall:
4057 E Black Canyon Hwy
Emmett, Idaho United States
83617
Coordinates of parking: N 43° 55.810 W 116° 26.367
Fees: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Type / features of structure: Dam
Estimated height in feet: 183
Estimated width in feet: 30
River/stream/lake/reservoir: Payette River, Black Canyon Reservoir.
Flow dates: Not listed
Estimated height in meters: Not Listed
Estimated width in meters: Not Listed
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