Campbell Lake Dam

CAMPBELL CREEK· Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska· Built 1957· Rockfill· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Campbell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Alaska. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 15.3% in AK)
Dam Length470 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area74 sq mi
Max Discharge170 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDAK00028

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 30, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: AKDNR

Ownership

CAMPBELL LAKE OWNERS;INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Campbell Lake Dam?

Campbell Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Campbell Lake Dam?

Campbell Lake Dam is owned by CAMPBELL LAKE OWNERS;INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Campbell Lake Dam built?

Campbell Lake Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Campbell Lake Dam?

Campbell Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Campbell Lake Dam?

Campbell Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Campbell Lake Dam last inspected?

Campbell Lake Dam was last inspected on July 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.