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Local favourite lake · Washington, Idaho

Bruce Dam

Bruce Dam is a lake in Washington, Idaho.

Bruce Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bruce Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Bruce Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.43430, -116.53598. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bruce Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Bruce Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Bruce Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bruce Dam?

    Nearby: Snowbank Mountain (viewpoint, 40 km), Cascade Dam (waterfall, 50 km), Ontario State Recreation Site (park, 69 km), Treasure Valley Ball Park (park, 73 km), Hog Creek Butte (viewpoint, 1 km), Granger Butte (viewpoint, 9 km).