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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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Nearest City | Moose Pass |
| Coordinates | 60.49100, -149.37800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 314 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | ESTES BROS. INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00082 |
| Federal ID | AK00082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |