Swan Falls, Idaho Explained

Official Name:Swan Falls, Idaho
Pushpin Map:Idaho#USA
Pushpin Label:Swan Falls
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Idaho##Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Idaho
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ada
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:2359
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:83650
Area Code:208, 986
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:376284

Swan Falls is an unincorporated community along the Snake River within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in Ada County, Idaho, United States.

Description

The Swan Falls Dam, the oldest hydroelectric dam on the Snake River, is located next to the community.[1] The Swan Falls Dam and Power Plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former Swan Falls Village was previously a large part of the community.

Notes and References

  1. Oreana. usgs.gov. United States Geological Survey. 1:62500. JPEG. 1952. August 19, 2023.