Ward Cove Cannery Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway Borough
Nearest CityKETCHIKAN
River/StreamWALSH CREEK
Coordinates55.40000, -131.71660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeTimber Crib
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length114 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage46 acre-ft
Max Storage46 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBOYER TOWING INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/05/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAK00178
Federal IDAK00178
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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