Hess Creek Dam

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlaska
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Nearest CityLIVENGOOD
River/StreamSOUTH FORK HESS CREEK
Coordinates65.59333, -148.39160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height56 ft
Dam Length1,710 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,200 acre-ft
Max Storage10,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,650 acre-ft
Max Discharge600 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerALASKA PLACER DEVELOPMENT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/06/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAK00017
Federal IDAK00017
More InfoState Dam Safety Program