Chester Lake

Alaska — Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County — Chester Creek

Location

StateAlaska
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
RiverChester Creek
Coordinates55.11930, -131.53140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length106 ft
NID Storage1,961 acre-ft
Max Storage1,961 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 15, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA

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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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