North Fork Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 120 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About North Fork Lake Dam
The primary purpose of North Fork Lake 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 Craig (local government). It impounds the North Fork Creek near Craig.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 128 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,136 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Nearest City | Craig |
| River/Stream | North Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 55.46394, -132.91649 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Craig |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00314 |
| Federal ID | AK00314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |