Ketchikan Lakes

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway Borough
Nearest CityKetchikan, AK
River/StreamKetchikan Creek
Coordinates55.35984, -131.62135

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length1,163 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,300 acre-ft
Max Storage13,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,463 acre-ft
Surface Area632 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge7,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Ketchikan
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00006
Federal IDAK00006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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