New Kake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Nearest CityKAKE
River/StreamGUNNUK CREEK
Coordinates56.98170, -133.93120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length112 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge8,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF KAKE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/04/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00305
Federal IDAK00305
More InfoState Dam Safety Program