Chester Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Nearest CityMetlakatla Indian Community
River/StreamChester Creek
Coordinates55.11930, -131.53140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length106 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,961 acre-ft
Max Storage1,961 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,910 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,010 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/15/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00074
Federal IDAK00074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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