Eklutna Dam
The Eklutna Dam, also referred to as the New Eklutna Dam or Upper Eklutna Dam, is an embankment dam on the Eklutna River about 30 mi (48 km) northeast of Anchorage in Alaska, United States. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation and it supports a 47 MW power plant. It was first completed in 1929 but was rehabilitated or rebuilt on several occasions over its history. Ownership of the dam and power plant is shared by Chugach Electric and Matanuska Electric.
| Eklutna Dam | |
|---|---|
The Eklutna Power Plant | |
Location of Eklutna Dam in Alaska | |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 61°24′14.78″N 149°9′0.24″W |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | Initial: 1927 Raising: 1952 |
| Opening date | Initial: 1929 Raising: 1955 |
| Owner(s) | Chugach Electric, Matanuska Electric |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Embankment |
| Impounds | Eklutna River |
| Height (foundation) | 26 ft (7.9 m) |
| Length | 555 ft (169 m) |
| Elevation at crest | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Dam volume | 5,000 cu yd (3,800 m3) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Eklutna Lake |
| Total capacity | 182,000 acre⋅ft (224,000,000 m3) |
| Surface area | 3,247 acres (1,314 ha) |
| Maximum length | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Normal elevation | 867.5 ft (264.4 m) |
| Eklutna Power Plant | |
| Coordinates | 61°28′30.96″N 149°8′59.73″W |
| Commission date | 1955 |
| Type | Conventional, diversion |
| Turbines | 2 x 23.5 MW Francis-type |
| Installed capacity | 47 MW |
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