Moose Creek Dam

Alaska — Fairbanks North Star Borough County — CHENA RIVER

Location

StateAlaska
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
RiverCHENA RIVER
Coordinates64.79250, -147.17997

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length40,200 ft
NID Storage224,000 acre-ft
Max Storage224,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 9, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Alaska District
Other NameChena Lake

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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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