Lake Connell
WARD CREEK·
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska·
Built 1953·
Concrete·
96 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 96 ft (taller than 88.2% in AK) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 11.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | AK00010 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 12, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: AKDNR
Ownership
POWER SYSTEMS AND SUPPLIES OF ALASKA LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Connell?
Lake Connell is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Lake Connell?
Lake Connell is owned by POWER SYSTEMS AND SUPPLIES OF ALASKA LLC (Private).
When was Lake Connell last inspected?
Lake Connell was last inspected on July 12, 2018.
When was Lake Connell built?
Lake Connell was completed in 1953, making it 73 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.