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1.History
Dworshak Dam originated for the lower Snake River drainage basin where the USACE(United States Army Corps of Engineers) researched it in 1953. THey considered that this place can developed reservoir storage and hydroelectric power generation. And the government choiced the final site for Dworshak Dam was at a point on the North Fork of the Clearwater 1.9 miles (3.1 km)

2.Specifications
Dworshak Dam is a concrete dam. Standing 717 feet (219 m) high from the horizon, 632 feet (193 m) above the riverbed and measurement 3,287 feet (1,002 m) long along its crest. The top of the dam is 44 feet (13 m) wide at an elevation of 1,613 feet (492 m) above sea level. The main body of the structure can accommodate about 6,500,000 cubic yards (5,000,000 m3) water.

3.Tourism and economy
Some people consider that one of the major benefits for build Dworshak Dam was that it would provide recreation and improve the local economic. Each years there have between 110,000 and 140,000 people travel to Dworshak Dam, and mostly want to choice during the summer high water months. leisure activity include boating, water-skiing, camping, fishing, hiking and hunting.