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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKodiak Island Borough
Coordinates57.59670, -152.17830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length61 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Max Discharge150 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLEISNOI CORPORATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/28/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAK00086
Federal IDAK00086
More InfoState Dam Safety Program