Seldovia Upper Dam
Seldovia Upper Dam is an arch dam located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Seldovia Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Seldovia Upper 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 Seldovia (local government). It impounds the Fish Creek near Seldovia.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 126 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2016.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Nearest City | Seldovia |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 59.43333, -151.69990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 126 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SELDOVIA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00024 |
| Federal ID | AK00024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |