Eklutna Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyMunicipality of Anchorage
Nearest CityEKLUTNA VILLAGE
River/StreamEKLUTNA RIVER
Coordinates61.40528, -149.14250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height56 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length815 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage240,000 acre-ft
Max Storage240,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage175,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,450 acres
Drainage Area119 sq mi
Max Discharge4,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerC.E.A.;M.E.A.;M.O.A.
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/12/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00033
Federal IDAK00033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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