Alitak Cannery Dam #3 is a rockfill dam located in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 291 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Alitak Cannery Dam #3
The primary purpose of Alitak Cannery Dam #3 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 Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 291 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 08/27/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kodiak Island Borough |
| Nearest City | Alitak Cannery |
| Coordinates | 56.90152, -154.24693 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 291 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ocean Beauty Seafoods, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/27/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00090 |
| Federal ID | AK00090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |