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Spot de Lake Lowell - West Dam

Lake Lowell - West Dam

Lake Lowell - West Dam

United States

43.59 | -116.73

Overview

Lake Lowell West Dam is a kitesurf spot on Lake Lowell, an irrigation reservoir near Nampa in the Treasure Valley. This 39 km² lake offers good fetch and consistent afternoon thermal winds. West Dam provides good water access. Part of the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge — some areas are closed to water activities for wildlife protection. Season from May to October.

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Freshwater with variable visibility. Water temperature from 5°C in spring to 24°C in summer. Large lake with good fetch. Muddy to sandy bottom. Variable lake level depending on irrigation. Full 4/3 wetsuit in spring/fall, shorty in summer.

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Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

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Hazards

Closed Wildlife Refuge zones must be strictly respected — severe fines. Motorboat traffic in summer. Thunderstorms with lightning possible. Snakes in grassy areas. Variable lake level — shallows possible.

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