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Black Canyon Diversion Dam

Black Canyon Diversion Dam is a dam in . The concrete dam was originally completed in 1924, then re-constructed between 1951 and 1955, by the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
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  • Type: Reservoir
  • Description: dam in Gem County, Idaho, United States
  • Also known as: “Black Canyon Reservoir”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sweet.

Hamlet
Photo: julie, CC BY 2.0.
is an unincorporated community in , , United States. It is located in open countryside 10 mi northeast of , along a county highway 8 miles due north of its intersection with State Highway 52. is situated 4½ miles northeast of Black Canyon Diversion Dam.

Black Canyon Diversion Dam

Latitude
43.92854° or 43° 55′ 43″ north
Longitude
-116.3974° or 116° 23′ 51″ west
Elevation
2,500 feet (762 metres)
Open location code
85M5WJH3+C2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 24446071
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­reservoir
Geo­Names ID
5585981
Wiki­data ID
Q4920483
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Italian—“Black Canyon Diversion Dam” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “سد تحويل الوادى الاسود”
  • Italian: “diga di Black Canyon Diversion”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Plaza and Black Canyon.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Black Canyon Park and Wild Rose Park.

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