Palisades Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Bonneville County, US
Palisades Dam is an embankment dam built across the upper Snake River in eastern Idaho to store water for hydroelectric power and irrigation purposes. The structure includes a power station with turbines that generate electricity to support farming operations across the region.
Construction began in 1951 under the United States Bureau of Reclamation and the dam was completed in 1957. It was built as part of a broader water management plan for agricultural development in the Snake River Valley.
The dam and power station received recognition for their engineering importance through inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
The site is accessible by road, with views available from public overlooks along and near the structure. Visitors should plan their visit considering weather conditions and daylight hours for safe exploration.
The structure was recognized in the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 for its engineering significance. This recognition highlights how the project represented important mid-century infrastructure development in the American West.
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