Blue Lake
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
| Blue Lake | |
|---|---|
| Locally Used Name | Blue Lake |
| Area | 1,225 acres |
| Access Summary | Accessed via the Blue Lake Road on the Sitka Road System. Vehicle access is seasonal. |
| Containing Landform | Blue Lake Watershed, |
| Elevation | 342 ft104.242 m |
| Max Depth | 500 ft |
| Primary Outflow | Sawmill Creek |
| Water Flows To | Sawmill Cove |
The current elevation of Blue Lake is approximately 350 feet. Its outflow is called Sawmill Creek which drains into Sawmill Cove. Prior to the construction of a dam for hydroelectric power generation, the lake was much smaller. Currently the city of Sitka is proposing to raise the dam height, thereby increasing the size of the lake significantly.
Feeder Streams: South Falls, Sheldon Creek, Blue Lake Creek, Becky Creek, North Falls, Brad Creek
Outlet Stream: Sawmill Creek
