Dams in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
7Total Dams
3High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Kenai Peninsula Borough has 7 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Kenai Peninsula Borough is 59 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Bradley Lake Dam at 125 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Creek Dam | High | Fair | 65 | Water Supply | 1975 |
| Cooper Lake | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Hydroelectric | 1959 |
| Lowell Creek | High | Not Rated | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1945 |
| Beluga Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Roycroft Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1979 |
| Bradley Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 125 | Hydroelectric | 1991 |
| Seldovia Upper Dam | Low | Poor | 25 | Water Supply | 1953 |