Lake Lucile Dam
Lake Lucile Dam is an other dam located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Lucile Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Lucile Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by City Of Wasilla (state). It impounds the Lucile Creek.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 362 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,051 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| River/Stream | Lucile Creek |
| Coordinates | 61.57333, -149.49580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,051 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,051 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,051 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 362 acres |
| Max Discharge | 45 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CITY OF WASILLA |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00182 |
| Federal ID | AK00182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |