Kotzebue Water Supply Dam
Kotzebue Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Kotzebue Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Kotzebue Water Supply 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 Kotzebue (local government).
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 412 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 11/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Nearest City | Kotzebue |
| Coordinates | 66.88834, -162.53830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF KOTZEBUE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00064 |
| Federal ID | AK00064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |