Lower Dewey

Municipality of Skagway County, Alaska (near None)

River/Stream: Dewey Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
602 ft
Reservoir Storage
650 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
220 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-06-05

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
AK00009
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
59.44106, -135.31638
Age
121 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.