North Lake East Dam

North Lake East Dam is a rockfill dam located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About North Lake East Dam

The primary purpose of North Lake East 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 City Of Adak (local government).

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2011. That was over 14 years ago.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlaska
CountyAleutians West Census Area
Nearest CityAdak Naval Base
Coordinates51.96058, -176.58473

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF ADAK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/09/2011
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAK00107
Federal IDAK00107
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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