Shotter Creek Upper Dam

About Shotter Creek Upper Dam

The primary purpose of Shotter Creek Upper Dam 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 Hoonah Town Of (local government). It impounds the Shotter Creek near Hoonah.

The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 87 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2019.

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