Cooper Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
Nearest CityCooper Landing
River/StreamCooper Creek, Kenai River
Coordinates60.43288, -149.82037

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length920 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage127,600 acre-ft
Max Storage127,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage112,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,100 acres
Drainage Area31 sq mi
Max Discharge24,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerChugach Electric Association, Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00001
Federal IDAK00001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program