FERC Completes 2025 Dam Safety Inspection for Idaho Power's Lower Salmon Falls Project

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) completed a dam safety inspection of the Lower Salmon Falls Project, operated by Idaho Power Company, on May 13, 2025. The inspection revealed no conditions that required immediate remedial action to ensure the safety of the project. The inspection team, consisting of Mr. Jeffrey Ballantine and Mr. Eric Kennedy, reviewed the project's features and did not identify any items requiring follow-up action.

Key Takeaways:

  • The inspection was conducted on May 13, 2025, at the Lower Salmon Falls Project, FERC No. 2061.
  • The inspection team, led by Mr. Jeffrey Ballantine and Mr. Eric Kennedy, found no conditions requiring immediate remedial action to protect the safety of the project.
  • The inspection did not identify any items requiring follow-up action, although the commission may identify such items during the preparation of the Dam Safety Inspection Report.
  • Idaho Power Company's Chief Dam Safety Coordinator, Mr. Garrett Bishop, was informed of the inspection results via email on May 14, 2025.
  • The commission expressed gratitude for the company's continued cooperation and interest in dam safety.
  • St. Cyrille, Idaho Power Company's Safety Manager, was involved in discussions regarding dam safety regulations, but no specific details were provided.

Statistics:

  • The inspection was conducted on May 13, 2025, at the Lower Salmon Falls Project.
  • The inspection team consisted of two members, Mr. Jeffrey Ballantine and Mr. Eric Kennedy.
  • No conditions requiring immediate remedial action were identified during the inspection.
  • The commission may identify items requiring follow-up action during the preparation of the Dam Safety Inspection Report.
  • The inspection revealed no items requiring immediate attention or repair.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (May 2025). 2025 Dam Safety Inspection Follow-Up, Lower Salmon Falls Project. Document Accession #: 20250514-3078.
  • Idaho Power Company. (2025). Lower Salmon Falls Project Inspection Report. Document Accession #: 20250514-3078.