Hess Creek Dam

Alaska — Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County

Location

StateAlaska
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Coordinates65.59333, -148.39160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height56 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,710 ft
NID Storage10,200 acre-ft
Max Storage10,200 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerALASKA PLACER DEVELOPMENT

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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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