New Kake Dam

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area County, Alaska (near KAKE)

River/Stream: GUNNUK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
112 ft
Reservoir Storage
60 acre-ft
Year Completed
2007
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
8,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-10-04

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
AK00305
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
56.98170, -133.93120
Age
19 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.