Dewey Forebay

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlaska
CountyMunicipality of Skagway
Nearest CitySkagway
River/StreamDewey Creek
Coordinates59.45058, -135.31011

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length132 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge197 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 IDAK00059
Federal IDAK00059
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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