Fort Knox Water Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
Nearest CityCHATINEKA
River/StreamFISH CREEK
Coordinates64.99720, -147.33610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length1,228 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,350 acre-ft
Max Storage5,350 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,830 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge8,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerFAIRBANKS GOLD MINING;INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/11/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00211
Federal IDAK00211
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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