Icy Creek Reservoir Dam

Icy Creek Reservoir Dam is an other dam located in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Icy Creek Reservoir Dam

The primary purpose of Icy Creek Reservoir 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 Unalaska (local government). It impounds the Icy Creek near Captains Bay.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 08/10/2017.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyAleutians West Census Area
Nearest CityCaptains Bay
River/StreamIcy Creek
Coordinates53.84050, -166.55710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF UNALASKA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/10/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00265
Federal IDAK00265
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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