Blue Lake

City and Borough of Sitka County, Alaska (near None)

River/Stream: Sawmill Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
294 ft
Dam Length
288 ft
Reservoir Storage
266,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
14,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-01

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
AK00002
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
57.06286, -135.19850
Age
65 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.