Chiniak Satellite Tracking Sta. Dam
Chiniak Satellite Tracking Sta. Dam is an earth dam located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chiniak Satellite Tracking Sta. Dam
The primary purpose of Chiniak Satellite Tracking Sta. 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 Leisnoi Corporation (private).
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 61 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 05/28/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| Coordinates | 57.59670, -152.17830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 61 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LEISNOI CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00086 |
| Federal ID | AK00086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |