Eklutna Dam

Alaska — Municipality of Anchorage County — EKLUTNA RIVER

Location

StateAlaska
CountyMunicipality of Anchorage
RiverEKLUTNA RIVER
Coordinates61.40528, -149.14250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height56 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length815 ft
NID Storage240,000 acre-ft
Max Storage240,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,450 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerC.E.A.;M.E.A.;M.O.A.
Other NameDoe Apa Eklutna Dam

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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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