Shotgun Creek Div
Shotgun Creek Div is a rockfill dam located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shotgun Creek Div
The primary purpose of Shotgun Creek Div is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Kizhuyak River.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 285 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/27/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Kizhuyak River |
| Coordinates | 57.65548, -152.93786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK83009 |
| Federal ID | AK83009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |