Ship Creek Dam

Municipality of Anchorage County, Alaska (near ANCHORAGE)

River/Stream: SHIP CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
80 ft
Reservoir Storage
27 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-07-31

Hazard Classification: High — 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
AK00035
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
61.25000, -149.66660
Age
72 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.