Lower Dewey

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlaska
CountyMunicipality of Skagway
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamDewey Creek
Coordinates59.44106, -135.31638

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length602 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage650 acre-ft
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAlaska Power and Telephone Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAK00009
Federal IDAK00009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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