Wrangell Lower

City and Borough of Wrangell County, Alaska (near WRANGELL)

River/Stream: MILL CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
315 ft
Reservoir Storage
102 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
533 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2018-12-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK00014
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
56.45500, -132.37500
Age
58 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.