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General Information

Beginning of works: 1974
Completion: 1978
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Gravity dam
Function / usage: Fresh water dam
Material: Concrete dam

Location

Location: , , ,
Coordinates: 42° 46' 43.73" N    112° 52' 32.79" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

height 31.5 m
crest length 175.87 m
crest thickness 12.95 m
base thickness 17.98 m

Quantities

concrete volume 49 696 m³

Materials

dam structure concrete

Chronology

5 June 1976

The collapse of Teton Dam causes a flood wave that threatens the American Falls Dam still under construction. The reservoir is emptied as a reaction.

7 June 1976

The flood wave reaches American Falls Dam, but doesn't overflow the spillway.

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  • Structure-ID
    20007873
  • Published on:
    17/01/2003
  • Last updated on:
    02/01/2018
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