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Temporary Closure Extended at Palisades Dam

Media Contact: Annette Ross, (208) 378-5322, aross@usbr.gov
Bruce Ludington, bludington@usbr.gov

For Release: November 09, 2016

IRWIN, Idaho – The Bureau of Reclamation will extend the temporary dam closure at Palisades Dam to no later than Dec. 9. The extension is necessary due to a construction delay.

The work includes replacing aging overhead utilities with an underground system. For safety reasons, the limited access across the dam via foot, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, snowmobile or horse will remain closed through the completion of the project. The closure has been in effect since Aug. 15.

Palisades Dam, 55 miles southeast of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was constructed by Reclamation in 1957 as part of the Palisades Project. It is a multipurpose facility that provides for irrigation, flood control, hydropower and recreation.

Learn more about Palisades Dam: http://www.usbr.gov/pn/snakeriver/dams/uppersnake/palisades.html.

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Relevant Link:

http://www.usbr.gov/pn/snakeriver/dams/uppersnake/palisades.html