Bradley Lake Dam

Bradley River· Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska· Built 1991· Rockfill· 125 ft tall
Low Hazard Hydroelectric State Government

Physical Details

Dam Height 125 ft (taller than 90.6% in AK)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Normal Storage284.2K acre-ft
Surface Area3,820 acres
Drainage Area56 sq mi
Max Discharge23,800 cfs
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDAK83016

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 8, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Alaska Energy Authority

State Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bradley Lake Dam?

Bradley Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Who owns Bradley Lake Dam?

Bradley Lake Dam is owned by Alaska Energy Authority (State Government).

When was Bradley Lake Dam last inspected?

Bradley Lake Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2021.

When was Bradley Lake Dam built?

Bradley Lake Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.