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The Diversion Dam and Deer Flat Embankments is the collective name given in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places program to a set of three dams in the western United States in southwestern Idaho, near Boise and Nampa. The dams are components of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's Boise Project, and were designed to provide irrigation water to of Treasure Valley farmland in conjunction with the New York Irrigation District ( New York Canal). The Boise River Diversion Dam also provides hydroelectric generation capacity.. The dams were listed on the National Register in 1976."Department of the Interior, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service: National Register of Historic Places; Annual Listing of Historic Properties", at 7459 (February 6, 1979). The three dams that make up the Diversion Dam and Deer Flat Embankments are: *Boise River Diversion Dam * Deer Flat Upper Embankment *Deer Flat Lower Embankment See also *National Register of Historic Places listings in Ad ...
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Boise River Diversion Dam
The Boise River Diversion Dam is a diversion dam in the western United States, on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho. southeast and upstream of Boise in Ada County, it was completed in 1909 and is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The diverted water fills the concrete New York Canal, the primary irrigation channel for Ada and Canyon counties in the Treasure Valley. Several miles upstream of the Diversion Dam is Lucky Peak Dam. Completed in 1955, it was built and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Construction In March 1906, the Utah Fire Proofing Company began work on the Boise River Diversion Dam with the provision that the structure would be completed within one year. It soon became apparent that the dam would not be finished on time. With little experience in such endeavors, Utah Fire Proofing failed to provide adequate foremen for the project. At least nineteen superintendents worked on the dam and their incompetence led to an extraordinary t ...
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Deer Flat Upper Embankment
Deer Flat Upper Embankment (National ID # ID00276) is a dam in the western United States in southwestern Idaho. Located in the Treasure Valley in Canyon County, it is directly southwest of Nampa. The earthen dam was completed in 1908 by the Reclamation Service (now U.S. Bureau of Reclamation), with a height of and a crest length of . The Upper Embankment is the largest of a set of four dikes here impounding the water of the Boise River in offstream storage. The other dams are: *Deer Flat Middle Dike (ID #ID00277), completed 1911, high, long *Deer Flat Lower Dike (ID #ID00278), completed 1908, high, long *Deer Flat East Dike (ID #ID82902), completed 1911, high, long The reservoir it creates, Lake Lowell, has a normal surface area of , and a maximum capacity of 169,000 acre-feet. Its surface elevation is approximately above sea level. The Boise Project was among the first undertaken by the Reclamation Service after its formation in 1902. Shortly before leaving ...
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1906 Establishments In Idaho
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Historic Districts On The National Register Of Historic Places In Idaho
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National Register Of Historic Places In Canyon County, Idaho
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Canyon County, Idaho. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a Google map. There are 47 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. More may be added; properties and districts nationwide are added to the Register weekly. Current listings Former listings See also * List of National Historic Landmarks in Idaho * National Register of Historic Places listings in Idaho References {{Canyon County, Idaho Canyon A canyon (from ; archaic British English spelling: ''cañon''), or gorge, is a deep cleft between escarpments or cliffs resulting from weathering and the ero ...
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National Register Of Historic Places In Ada County, Idaho
__NOTOC__ This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Ada County, Idaho. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Ada County, Idaho, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in an online map. There are 165 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county, including 1 National Historic Landmark. More may be added; properties and districts nationwide are added to the Register almost on a weekly basis. Current listings Former listings See also * * List of National Historic Landmarks in Idaho * National Register of Historic Places listings in Idaho References {{Ada Co ...
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United States Bureau Of Reclamation Dams
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Dams On The National Register Of Historic Places In Idaho
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability. Hydropower is often used in conjunction with dams to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to collect or store water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees (also known as dikes) are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dam is the Jawa Dam in Jordan, dating to 3,000 BC. The word ''dam'' can be traced back to Middle English, and before that, from Middle Dutch, as seen in the names of many old cities, such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. History Ancient dams Early dam building took place in Mesopotamia and the Middle East. Dams were us ...
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Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
The Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge is an important breeding area for mammals, birds, and other animals. The National Wildlife Refuge is located on land surrounding Lake Lowell, just outside Nampa, Idaho. It serves as a resting and wintering area for birds, including mallards and Canada geese, along the Pacific Flyway and was named a "Globally Important Bird Area" by the American Bird Conservancy. The refuge consists of two sections which contains open water, edge wetlands, grasslands and riparian and forest habitats. The largest portion of the refuge consists of Lake Lowell and its environs, located in Canyon County, just west of Nampa, while the second comprises the Snake River islands located in non-contiguous localities along the river in Canyon, Owyhee, Payette, and Washington counties (Idaho) and Malheur and Baker counties (Oregon). There is a visitor center at the Lake Lowell site, which is the hub of activity for visitors and those volunteers who donate their time ...
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National Register Of Historic Places Listings In Canyon County, Idaho
This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Canyon County, Idaho. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a Google map. There are 47 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. More may be added; properties and districts nationwide are added to the Register weekly. Current listings Former listings See also * List of National Historic Landmarks in Idaho * National Register of Historic Places listings in Idaho References {{Canyon County, Idaho Canyon A canyon (from ; archaic British English spelling: ''cañon''), or gorge, is a deep cleft between escarpments or cliffs resulting from weathering and the ero ...
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National Register Of Historic Places Listings In Ada County, Idaho
__NOTOC__ This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Ada County, Idaho. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Ada County, Idaho, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in an online map. There are 165 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county, including 1 National Historic Landmark. More may be added; properties and districts nationwide are added to the Register almost on a weekly basis. Current listings Former listings See also * * List of National Historic Landmarks in Idaho * National Register of Historic Places listings in Idaho References {{Ada Co ...
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Hydroelectric
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies one sixth of the world's electricity, almost 4500 TWh in 2020, which is more than all other renewable sources combined and also more than nuclear power. Hydropower can provide large amounts of low-carbon electricity on demand, making it a key element for creating secure and clean electricity supply systems. A hydroelectric power station that has a dam and reservoir is a flexible source, since the amount of electricity produced can be increased or decreased in seconds or minutes in response to varying electricity demand. Once a hydroelectric complex is constructed, it produces no direct waste, and almost always emits considerably less greenhouse gas than fossil fuel-powered energy plants.
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