Lower Fire Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyMunicipality of Anchorage
Nearest CityEAGLE RIVER
River/StreamFIRE CREEK
Coordinates61.35050, -149.55100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area63 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge273 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMUNICIPALITY OFANCHORAGE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/02/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00189
Federal IDAK00189
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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