Solomon Gulch

Chugach Census Area County, Alaska (near Valdez, AK)

River/Stream: Solomon Gulch Creek, Solomon R

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
115 ft
Dam Length
386 ft
Reservoir Storage
31,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
46,250 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-07

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
AK00027
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
61.07341, -146.30261
Age
45 years

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.