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.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Gulch Spillway | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Hydroelectric | 1981 |
| Meals Lake Dam | High | Fair | 23 | Water Supply | 1972 |
| Cannery Creek Dam | Significant | Fair | 17 | Other | 1979 |
| A F K Hatchery Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Eyak Lake | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1972 |