New England Fish Co Dam
New England Fish Co Dam is an earth dam located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New England Fish Co Dam
The primary purpose of New England Fish Co 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 Shumagin Corporation (private).
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 283 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Aleutians East Borough |
| Nearest City | Sand Point |
| Coordinates | 55.31700, -160.50640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 283 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | SHUMAGIN CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00122 |
| Federal ID | AK00122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |