Blue Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyCity and Borough of Sitka
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamSawmill Creek
Coordinates57.06286, -135.19850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height294 ft
Dam Height294 ft
Dam Length288 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage266,000 acre-ft
Max Storage266,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage266,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,646 acres
Drainage Area37 sq mi
Max Discharge14,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity and Borough of Sitka
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00002
Federal IDAK00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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