Tour Guide/Visitor Information at Dworshak Dam, Idaho
ORGANIZATION: United States Army Corps of Engineers- Dworshak Project- Ahsahka, ID
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Dworshak Dam is the 3rd tallest Dam in the United States and managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. We have a beautiful forested project which includes a 54 mile long reservoir with lots of recreational opportunities. We are currently seeking one couple to work in the visitor center 4 days on, 4 days off from May 15-September 7, 2019. We offer a full service campsite in Volunteer Village with three other sets of volunteers. The sites have 50 amp service, access to free laundry facility, shared fridge and freezer, propane bottle fill ups and a mileage reimbursement of up to $500.00 with a 16 week commitment between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Verizon is the only carrier that works, and it can be spotty at Volunteer Village.
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About United States Army Corps of Engineers- Dworshak Project- Ahsahka, ID
Location:
PO Box 48, Ahsahka, ID 83520, US
Mission Statement
Mission The Walla Walla District operates and maintains multi-purpose infrastructure assets, and plans and executes engineering and water resource services across the Inland Northwest and the Nation to safely maximize public and environmental benefits.
Description
Dworshak Dam and Reservoir
Welcome to Dworshak Dam & Reservoir! We hope you enjoy the variety of recreational opportunities that are offered here. Whether it is fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, mountain biking, geocaching, camping, or wildlife watching you fancy, you can find it all here at Dworshak! Surrounded by lush forested mountains, the 54 mile long reservoir is located in beautiful North Central Idaho. Since the completion of the dam in 1973, Dworshak Dam has offered and is continually improving the recreational and natural resource benefits. Our geocache trail has been completed check out our website or visitor center for locations. We are currently working on horseback riding trails.
The dam is located on the North Fork of the Clearwater River, about 5 miles from Orofino, Idaho. Dworshak Dam is a flood risk management project and was completed after seven years of construction. Congress authorized the project for flood control, hydropower generation, outdoor recreation, navigation, and fish and wildlife benefits. Today, we continue to operate for these purposes to benefit the public.
Relax and enjoy the great outdoors the way you want to... casting a line, telling tales around the campfire, or savoring some quiet solitude. Please take a look around this site and see what opportunities may be here for you at Dworshak Reservoir. A Treasure worth Discovering!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1842 View point RoadAhsahka, ID 83520
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Office Reception
- Customer Service
- Retail / Sales
- People Skills
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- The Visitor Center is open 8:30-4:30 each day- volunteers work 4 days on, 4 days off, in a rotating schedule with one other couple.
- Check out Dworshak Dam's facebook page, webpage and YouTube videos