Cremo Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Cremo Lake Dam, also known as Basher Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Anchorage, Alaska, along the Stuckagain Creek.


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Summary

Designed by Roger Cremo, this earth-type dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and providing a fish and wildlife pond for recreational activities. The dam stands at a height of 6 feet with a hydraulic height of 4 feet, spanning a length of 102 feet and offering a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet.

With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of September 2011, Cremo Lake Dam is regulated by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has a spillway type of uncontrolled with a width of 3 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 95 cubic feet per second. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the ongoing maintenance and risk management measures associated with this vital structure to ensure the safety and sustainability of its surrounding environment.

Dam Length

102

Dam Height

6

River Or Stream

STUCKAGAIN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.3

Hydraulic Height

4

Drainage Area

1.8

Nid Storage

20

Structural Height

6

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

6
       
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Condition Assessment

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.