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ID SJM101
JM
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature supports updating studies on total water storage capacity and opportunities for new storage, including reconstruction of the Teton Dam, which catastrophically failed in 1976 during its initial filling
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The original Teton Dam was built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to provide irrigation, flood protection, electrical power, and recreation; investigations determined the collapse was avoidable due to design and operational decisions
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Potential water storage projects identified include rebuilding Teton Dam and enlarging Minidoka Dam, Jackson Lake Dam, Twin Springs Dam, Galloway Dam, and Lost Valley Dam
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The memorial encourages cooperation among the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho state agencies, and local entities to conduct studies and construct additional water storage
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Addresses water needs related to extended drought periods, population growth, and agricultural demands in the Eastern Snake Plain region
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature and recommends studies to identify and construct additional water storage in Idaho including the possible reconstruction of the Teton Dam.
WATER
Last Action
Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Secretary of State
3/25/2025