Fawn Lake Dam North
Fawn Lake Dam North is a rockfill dam located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fawn Lake Dam North
The primary purpose of Fawn Lake Dam North 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 City Of Ketchikan (local government). It impounds the None.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 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 06/23/2022.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Ketchikan Gateway Borough |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 55.35243, -131.62176 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Ketchikan |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00037 |
| Federal ID | AK00037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |