Caswell Lakes Road Embankment
Key Takeaway
Caswell Lakes Road Embankment is classified as significant hazard in Alaska. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 24.7% in AK) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
| NID ID | AK00404 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH
Local Government
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Caswell Lakes Road Embankment?
Caswell Lakes Road Embankment is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Caswell Lakes Road Embankment?
Caswell Lakes Road Embankment is owned by MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Caswell Lakes Road Embankment?
Caswell Lakes Road Embankment serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caswell Lakes Road Embankment?
Caswell Lakes Road Embankment has a dam height of 14 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 Caswell Lakes Road Embankment last inspected?
Caswell Lakes Road Embankment was last inspected on July 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.