Solomon Gulch Spillway

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyChugach Census Area
Nearest CityValdez, AK
River/StreamSolomon Gulch Creek
Coordinates61.07238, -146.29679

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length355 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage31,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage31,500 acre-ft
Surface Area660 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge46,250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCopper Valley Electric Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00027
Federal IDAK00027S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program