Red Dog Tailings Main Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Nearest City | KIVALINA |
| River/Stream | S.F. RED DOG CR |
| Coordinates | 68.06882, -162.86708 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 208 ft |
| Dam Height | 208 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40,030 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 629 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | TECK ALASKA INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |