Itasigrook

Itasigrook is an earth dam located in North Slope Borough, Alaska, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Itasigrook

The primary purpose of Itasigrook 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 North Slope Borough (local government). It impounds the Isatkoak Creek near Barrow.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2015. That was over 10 years ago.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorth Slope Borough
Nearest CityBarrow
River/StreamIsatkoak Creek
Coordinates71.26667, -156.76660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,180 acre-ft
Max Discharge420 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNORTH SLOPE BOROUGH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/24/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAK00053
Federal IDAK00053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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