Blue Lake

Alaska — City and Borough of Sitka County

Location

StateAlaska
CountyCity and Borough of Sitka
Coordinates57.06286, -135.19850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height294 ft
Dam Height294 ft
Dam Length288 ft
NID Storage266,000 acre-ft
Max Storage266,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,646 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity and Borough of Sitka

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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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