Lucky Peak Dam and Lake
Sector: Hydro • Location: Boise, Idaho, United States
Source: Army.mil
Lucky Peak Dam and Lake is a multifaceted project managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District. Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946 and completed in 1955, the dam plays a crucial role in flood risk management, irrigation, hydropower, and recreation for the Treasure Valley region. The reservoir stretches 12 miles upstream and encompasses 3,019 acres of surface area at f
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Boise, Idaho, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Army.mil
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Lucky Peak Dam and Lake is a multifaceted project managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District. Authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1946 and completed in 1955, the dam plays a crucial role in flood risk management, irrigation, hydropower, and recreation for the Treasure Valley region. The reservoir stretches 12 miles upstream and encompasses 3,019 acres of surface area at full pool, offering a total storage capacity of 264,400 acre-feet. It is part of a coordinated system with other dams providing approximately 1,000,000 acre-feet of water storage capacity. The area also supports extensive outdoor recreation facilities. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Idaho |
City | Boise |
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Source | Army.mil |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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