Salmon Creek

City and Borough of Juneau County, Alaska (near Juneau)

River/Stream: Salmon Creek, Gastineau Inlet

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
175 ft
Dam Length
648 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
810 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-19

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
AK00003
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
58.34213, -134.40189
Age
112 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.