Lucky Peak Lake Tours and Programs
Lucky Peak Dam was authorized in 1946 to provide flood risk management, irrigation storage, recreation, and environmental stewardship. The dam holds back reservoir of approximately 265,000 acre-feet of water extending fifteen miles upstream (about a quarter of the 1M acre feet stored by the three-dam system on the Boise River comprised of Lucky Peak, Arrowrock, and Anderson Ranch). In 1984, the irrigator-owned Lucky Peak Power Plant Project was authorized, beginning construction of a 101MW hydropower facility that completed in 1988. Today, Lucky Peak Lake hosts about 900,00 recreational visits annually, provides invaluable wintering range for mule deer and elk, and reduces the risk of flood in the Treasure Valley.
This tour for family groups and individuals will provide an overview of the construction of Lucky Peak Dam, current operations of the dam, relationships with many partners including the Lucky Peak Power Plant Project (non-Corps), and big picture water management considerations of the Upper Boise Basin.
For larger tour groups, please make special arrangements by reaching out to the Lucky Peak Lake Office at (208) 343-0671 or emailing luckypeaklake@usace.army.mil
Lucky Peak Dam was authorized in 1946 to provide flood risk management, irrigation storage, recreation, and environmental stewardship. The dam holds back reservoir of approximately 265,000 acre-feet of water extending fifteen miles upstream (about a quarter of the 1M acre feet stored by the three-dam system on the Boise River comprised of Lucky Peak, Arrowrock, and Anderson Ranch). In 1984, the irrigator-owned Lucky Peak Power Plant Project was authorized, beginning construction of a 101MW hydropower facility that completed in 1988. Today, Lucky Peak Lake hosts about 900,00 recreational visits annually, provides invaluable wintering range for mule deer and elk, and reduces the risk of flood in the Treasure Valley.
This tour for family groups and individuals will provide an overview of the construction of Lucky Peak Dam, current operations of the dam, relationships with many partners including the Lucky Peak Power Plant Project (non-Corps), and big picture water management considerations of the Upper Boise Basin.
For larger tour groups, please make special arrangements by reaching out to the Lucky Peak Lake Office at (208) 343-0671 or emailing luckypeaklake@usace.army.mil
Need to Know
- Secure Facility
Secure Facility: You are entering a secure facility on this tour. A U.S. government-issued ID is required to be presented prior to entry for all individuals 18 and over. All individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Items
No bags, cases, parcels, cameras, cell phones, purses, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, or pets are allowed to enter the facility. Weather appropriate apparel for being outdoors is recommended, while a light jacket for interior spaces may be desired.
- Entering the Facility
Just beyond mile marker 11, tour guests should exit Highway 21 and begin across Lucky Peak Dam. As the Intake Tower and Service Bridge draw near, please park perpendicularly in the wide cross-hatched area signed “No Stopping Any Time” (tour guests may violate this parking policy). Here you will be met by a park ranger 15 minutes before the event.
- Accessibility
Most of this tour is upon hardened level surfaces and requires a total walking distance of 1,800 feet roundtrip. Portions of this tour (in and around the Intake Tower) require use of stairs and movement through spaces not designed for ADA accessibility.
- Restrooms and Water
No restrooms or water are available at this tour location. A vault toilet is located nearby at Lucky Peak Viewpoint for use before or after the tour.
Booking Windows
Tickets for Lucky Peak Dam Tours will become available 30 days in advance of the tour date at 10 AM ET.
Changes and Cancellations
Lucky Peak Project doesn’t charge any fees for Dam Tours, but there is a nonrefundable $1 reservation fee.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
Lucky Peak Dam Boise ID 83716
Phone Number
208-343-0671
