Explorer Glacier Pond Dam

Municipality of Anchorage County, Alaska (near PORTAGE)

River/Stream: EXPLORER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
7 ft
Dam Length
1,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
125 acre-ft
Year Completed
1989
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-07-20

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK82401
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
60.80094, -148.92149
Age
37 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.