Eyak Lake is an other dam located in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 365 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Eyak Lake
The primary purpose of Eyak Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Alaska D.o.t./p.f. (state). It impounds the Eyak River near Cordova.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,432 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 41 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| Nearest City | Cordova |
| River/Stream | Eyak River |
| Coordinates | 60.53167, -145.64330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 2 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,432 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Alaska D.o.t./p.f. |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00049 |
| Federal ID | AK00049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |