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Facilities in Operation

Canals

21 mi  

Laterals

35 mi  

Pumping Plants

1      

Drains

8 mi  

Deep Wells (irrigation)

25      


Carriage Facilities

Main Canal West

Location

From American Falls Pumping Plant, southwest about 9.5 miles.

Construction period

1956-1958  

Length

9.5 mi  

Diversion capacity

38 cfs  

Typical section in earth:

  

   Bottom width

7 ft  

   Side slopes

1.5:1  

   Water depth

3.9 ft  


Main Canal East

Location

From American Falls Pumping Plant, northeast about 10 miles

Construction period

1957-1958  

Length

9.5 mi  

Diversion capacity

88 cfs  

Typical section in earth:

  

   Bottom width

10 ft  

   Side slopes

2:1  

   Water depth

3.3 ft  


Pumping Plants

Designation

Number of units

Total capacity, cfs

Total dynamic head, ft

Total horsepower

American Falls

4

126

195

3,700
 

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