National Register of Historic Places

Minidoka Dam and Power Plant

Minidoka, Minidoka County, Idaho
Listed
October 29, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000746

About this property

The Minidoka Dam is an earthfill dam in the western United States, on the Snake River in south central Idaho. Completed in 1906, the dam is east of Rupert on county highway 400; it is 86 feet (26 m) high and nearly a mile (1.6 km) in length, with a 2,400-foot (730 m) wide overflow spillway section. Minidoka Dam and power plant were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Walcott Park, close to the dam, is a popular summertime picnic area. Lake Walcott State Park and the headquarters for the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge are adjacent to the dam.

Location

Minidoka, Minidoka County, Idaho
42.67094, -113.48405

Categories

AGRICULTUREENGINEERING
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Rupert Town Square Historic District (Boundary Increase)
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10.2 mi
Rupert Town Square Historic District
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10.4 mi
Empire School
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11 mi
Cassia County Courthouse
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18.3 mi
Albion Methodist Church
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18.5 mi

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When was Minidoka Dam and Power Plant listed on the National Register?

Minidoka Dam and Power Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Minidoka Dam and Power Plant?

Minidoka Dam and Power Plant is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Minidoka Dam and Power Plant?

The period of significance for Minidoka Dam and Power Plant is recorded as the industrial era.

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