Quick Facts About Bradley Lake Dam
Bradley Lake Dam Map
Bradley Lake Dam Information
Bradley Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.
The dam, which is on the Bradley River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.
The dam was designed by Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. and commissioned in 1991 and is currently owned by Alaska Energy Authority.
Bradley Lake Dam Structure
The Bradley Lake Dam is approximately 600 feet (183 m) long, 125 feet (38 m) high and has a structural volume of 362,000 cubic yards (276,769 cubic metres).
Bradley Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 284,150 acre-ft (350,493 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 3,820 acres (1,546 ha) and the total catchment area is 56 square miles (145 square kilometres).
Bradley Lake Dam Spillway
The dam has a 175 feet (53 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 23800 cubic feet per second (674 cubic metres per second).
Bradley Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Bradley Lake Dam Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 125 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 600 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 | |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 56 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Bradley Lake Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Bradley Lake Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 16:29 |
| Sunrise | 06:55 |
| Sunset | 21:13 |
| Temperature (°F) | 53 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 51 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1012 |
| Humidity (%) | 77 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 6 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Bradley Lake Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 44 | 54 | 52 | 1012 | 71 | 6 | 10 | SW | 0 | - |  |
| Mon | 39 | 48 | 41 | 1002 | 45 | 21 | 31 | NNW | 37 | 0 |  |
| Tue | 36 | 54 | 49 | 1007 | 50 | 10 | 14 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 38 | 54 | 49 | 1013 | 49 | 8 | 12 | N | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 42 | 61 | 56 | 1015 | 47 | 7 | 8 | SE | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 48 | 52 | 46 | 1010 | 95 | 10 | 14 | SE | 100 | 15 | |
| Sat | 48 | 51 | 50 | 1003 | 91 | 4 | 5 | SSE | 98 | 13 | |
| Sun | 46 | 49 | 46 | 997 | 99 | 4 | 6 | W | 100 | 6 | |
Bradley Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Bradley Lake Dam is in Alaska.
Bradley Lake Dam is in Kenai Peninsula County.
Bradley Lake Dam is 125 feet high.
Bradley Lake Dam is 600 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams