Dams in Chugach Census Area, Alaska

5Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Chugach Census Area, Alaska

Chugach Census Area has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Chugach Census Area is 49 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Solomon Gulch Spillway at 55 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Solomon Gulch SpillwayHighSatisfactory55Hydroelectric1981
Meals Lake DamHighFair23Water Supply1972
Cannery Creek DamSignificantFair17Other1979
A F K Hatchery DamLowSatisfactory32Water Supply1977
Eyak LakeLowNot Rated15Fish and Wildlife Pond1972