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Hazard ID

Arrowrock 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
Arrowrock Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Located upstream of the reach that is typcically boated, Arrowrock Dam is a 350' high concrete arch dam constructed in 1915. It is a water storage facility operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. More recently, a federally-licensed hydropower facility (P-4656) was added that generates up to 15 MW of power.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
-17.1 mi
Directions
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Downtown Boise
Boise
I-III 8.7 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater