Dams in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

4Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant

Dam Safety in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has 4 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification.

The average dam in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is 48 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is New Kake Dam at 38 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
New Kake DamHighSatisfactory38Water Supply2007
Chester LakeHighSatisfactory35Water Supply1986
North Fork Lake DamSignificantNot Rated12Water Supply
Hydaburg DamSignificantNot Rated8Water Supply1939