Bradley Lake Dam
Bradley Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bradley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bradley Lake Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Alaska Energy Authority (state). It impounds the Bradley River.
The dam stands 125 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,820 acres, has a storage capacity of 284,150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 06/08/2021.
At 125 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| River/Stream | Bradley River |
| Coordinates | 59.75521, -150.85349 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 284,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 284,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,820 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Alaska Energy Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK83016 |
| Federal ID | AK83016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |