Dewey Forebay

Municipality of Skagway County, Alaska (near Skagway)

River/Stream: Dewey Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
132 ft
Reservoir Storage
35 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
197 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
AK00059
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
59.45058, -135.31011
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.