Cooper Lake

Kenai Peninsula Borough County, Alaska (near Cooper Landing)

River/Stream: Cooper Creek, Kenai River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
920 ft
Reservoir Storage
127,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
24,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-12

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK00001
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
60.43288, -149.82037
Age
67 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.