Westchester Lagoon Dam

Municipality of Anchorage County, Alaska (near ANCHORAGE)

River/Stream: CHESTER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
1,830 ft
Reservoir Storage
300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
350 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-08-06

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK00029
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
61.20667, -149.92160
Age
53 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.