Dworshak Dam, Hydroelectric station in Clearwater County, Idaho
Dworshak Dam is a concrete gravity dam spanning the North Fork Clearwater River that stores water and generates electricity for the region. The structure houses multiple turbines and manages water flow throughout the year to serve various regional needs.
The project received authorization in 1962 and construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took place between 1966 and 1973. Originally called Bruces Eddy Dam, the structure was renamed to honor a regional political figure.
The structure received its name from Senator Henry Dworshak, replacing its original designation as Bruces Eddy Dam after the 1962 authorization.
The dam is readily accessible by car from nearby highways with viewing areas along the embankment for visitors. Parking is available in the surrounding area, though access to the working facility itself may be restricted due to security protocols.
Standing 219 meters tall, this concrete gravity dam ranks among the tallest of its kind in North America and impresses by sheer scale. Visitors often find that the structure appears even more massive when viewed from up close than from a distance.
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