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Reclamation to Close American Falls Boat Ramp for Repairs
Media Contact:
Annette Ross, (208) 378-5322
Roland Springer
For Release: September 30, 2014
HEYBURN, Idaho - The Bureau of Reclamation will close the American Falls Boat Ramp on the west side of the American Falls Reservoir for emergency repairs October 9 through October 27. There will be no boat access to the reservoir during this closure due to the water level being below the bottom of other ramps.
Reclamation’s decision to close and repair the ramp is based on damage caused by late summer storms compounding previous damage from age, water current, wave action and spring storms. Repairs will be made to the top third of the left lane where the worst damage has occurred.
Docks were placed over the damaged areas by Power County Waterways this summer, allowing continued use of the ramp. The repairs will return the ramp to a useable condition while Reclamation works on a long-term solution.
“Safety is the driver here,” said Roland Springer, Reclamation’s Upper Snake Field Office manager. “We appreciate the dedication and help of Power County Waterways in keeping reservoir access open and safe for the public.”
The American Falls Reservoir, west of Pocatello, Idaho, is a multipurpose reservoir and the largest on the Minidoka Project. It draws anglers and other recreationists from the southeast Idaho region extending into northern Utah and is also noted nationally for birding.
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