Monashka Creek Dam
Monashka Creek Dam is a rockfill dam located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Monashka Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Monashka Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Kodiak (local government). It impounds the Monashka Creek.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2019.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| River/Stream | Monashka Creek |
| Coordinates | 57.84329, -152.45690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,960 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,962 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF KODIAK |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00073 |
| Federal ID | AK00073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |