North Fork Lake Dam

North Fork Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Nearest CityCraig
River/StreamNorth Fork Creek
Coordinates55.46394, -132.91649

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length120 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,136 acre-ft
Max Storage1,136 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF CRAIG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00314
Federal IDAK00314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program