Lake Demarie Dam is a gravity dam located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Lake Demarie Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Demarie 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 19 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,120 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlaska
CountyAleutians West Census Area
Nearest CityAdak
Coordinates51.84490, -176.68730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length95 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,120 acre-ft
Max Storage2,120 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,611 acre-ft
Max Discharge5,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDAK00123
Federal IDAK00123
More InfoState Dam Safety Program