Whitman Lake

Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough County, Whitman Creek

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway Borough
RiverWhitman Creek
Coordinates55.33249, -131.53135

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length220 ft
NID Storage1,440 acre-ft
Max Storage-
Surface Area148 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type-
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerKetchikan Public Utilities

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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