A F K Hatchery Dam
A F K Hatchery Dam is a concrete dam located in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About A F K Hatchery Dam
The primary purpose of A F K Hatchery 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 Chenega Corporation (private). It impounds the Larsen Creek near San Juan Cannery.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 662 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 533 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2018.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| Nearest City | San Juan Cannery |
| River/Stream | Larsen Creek |
| Coordinates | 60.04833, -148.07666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 662 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,282 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CHENEGA CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00313 |
| Federal ID | AK00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |