Cooper Lake

Alaska — Kenai Peninsula Borough County — Cooper Creek, Kenai River

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
RiverCooper Creek, Kenai River
Coordinates60.43288, -149.82037

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length920 ft
NID Storage127,600 acre-ft
Max Storage127,600 acre-ft
Surface Area3,100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerChugach Electric Association, Inc

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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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