Ward Cove Cannery Dam
Ward Cove Cannery Dam is a timber crib dam located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ward Cove Cannery Dam
The primary purpose of Ward Cove Cannery 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 Boyer Towing Inc. (private). It impounds the Walsh Creek near Ketchikan.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 114 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2018.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Ketchikan Gateway Borough |
| Nearest City | Ketchikan |
| River/Stream | Walsh Creek |
| Coordinates | 55.40000, -131.71660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 114 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BOYER TOWING INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00178 |
| Federal ID | AK00178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |