Douglas Island Dam

City and Borough of Juneau County, Alaska (near DOUGLAS)

River/Stream: BEAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
91 ft
Reservoir Storage
3 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
40 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-07-27

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
AK00077
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
58.27630, -134.40310
Age
89 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.