Flood Control Dams in Alaska
Alaska has 5 flood control dams, of which 3 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pogo R.t.p. Dam | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 91 | High | Satisfactory | 2005 |
| 2 | Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 60 | High | Not Available | 1979 |
| 3 | Lowell Creek | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 34 | High | Not Rated | 1945 |
| 4 | Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam | Northwest Arctic Borough | 34 | Low | Fair | 1991 |
| 5 | Pond 7 Dam | City and Borough of Juneau | 30 | Significant | Satisfactory | 2005 |