Sustainably grown, organic Alaskan kelp is harvested at the Seagrove Kelp Co. farm in Doyle Bay. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jordan Hollarsmith
Hiilangaay Hydroelectric
Hiilangaay is a tiny dam constructed on Melon Lake near Hydaburg on Prince of Wales Island. This dam was licensed in 2000 and should be completed soon.
Summary
The proposed diversion structure will be at the far end of this small pond.
Project Name: Hiilangaay Hydroelectric (formerly Reynolds Creek)
FERC Project Number: P-11480
Water Body: Reynolds Creek
Region: Southeast
Type of Project: Run-of-River
Status: Under Construction
Details
Primary User: Hydaburg
Operating Utility: Haida Energy, Inc
FERC License Expiration Date: 09/30/50
Nameplate Power Capacity (MW): 4
Surface Area of Impoundment (acres): 150
Project Details: 6' high, 20' long diversion dam
NOAA Fisheries Trust Resources: Chum, coho, and pink salmon
NOAA Fisheries Area of Interest: The tailrace fish barrier and fish monitoring in Reynolds Creek.
Related Information
Sustainably grown, organic Alaskan kelp is harvested at the Seagrove Kelp Co. farm in Doyle Bay. Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jordan Hollarsmith
