Lower Silvis

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway Borough
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamBeaver Falls Creek, George Inl
Coordinates55.38245, -131.50098

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,600 acre-ft
Max Storage1,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Ketchikan
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/07/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAK00008
Federal IDAK00008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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