Red Dog Water Supply Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
Nearest CityKIVALINA
River/StreamBONS CREEK
Coordinates68.02688, -162.93172

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length415 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage684 acre-ft
Max Storage684 acre-ft
Normal Storage535 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge990 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTECK ALASKA INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/01/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00200
Federal IDAK00200
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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