Roycroft Lake

Roycroft Lake is an earth dam located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Roycroft Lake

The primary purpose of Roycroft Lake 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 Estes Bros. Inc. (private).

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 314 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/28/1980. That was over 45 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
Nearest CityMoose Pass
Coordinates60.49100, -149.37800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length314 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3 acre-ft
Max Storage3 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerESTES BROS. INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/28/1980
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00082
Federal IDAK00082
More InfoState Dam Safety Program