Lucky Peak Dam
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dingo262
N 43° 31.683 W 116° 03.224
11T E 576464 N 4819892
A large earthen embankment dam located 10 miles from Boise on Idaho State Highway 21.
Waymark Code: WM6FPD
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2009
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Lucky Peak Dam is a rolled earth and gravel fill dam built in 1955 by the Army Corp of Engineers. Originally made for irrigation and flood control, electricity generation was added in 1988. The painted rock sign "Keep Your Forests Green" is clearly seen while driving past the dam.
The capacity of the Lucky Peak reservoir is approximately 300,000 acre feet of water and almost 50 miles of shoreline. Located just 10 miles away from Boise on State Highway 21, the reservoir is a popular recreation area. The area offers boat ramps on both the north and south ends, picnic areas, parks, and scenic overlooks.
Waterway where the dam is located: Boise River
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: embankment
Height of Dam: 100 meters
Date built: 12/31/1955
Fishing Allowed: yes
Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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