Chignik
Chignik is an other dam located in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chignik
The primary purpose of Chignik 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 Aleutian Dragon Fisheries (private). It impounds the Indian Creek, Chignik Bay near Chignik.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2016.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough |
| Nearest City | Chignik |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek, Chignik Bay |
| Coordinates | 56.28082, -158.41196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Aleutian Dragon Fisheries |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00103 |
| Federal ID | AK00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |