Dams in Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
9Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska
Municipality of Anchorage has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 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 Municipality of Anchorage is 58 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Eklutna Dam at 56 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eklutna Dam | High | Satisfactory | 56 | Hydroelectric | 1965 |
| Ship Creek Dam | High | Fair | 50 | Water Supply | 1954 |
| Lower Fire Lake Dam | High | Fair | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1960 |
| Lake "o" The Hills | High | Fair | 13 | Other | 1975 |
| Explorer Glacier Pond Dam | High | Poor | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1989 |
| Westchester Lagoon Dam | Significant | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1973 |
| Cremo Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 6 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Gregory Lake | Low | Not Available | 16 | Recreation | |
| Campbell Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 11 | Debris Control | 1957 |