Fort Knox Tailings Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Nearest City | CHATINEKA |
| River/Stream | FISH CREEK |
| Coordinates | 65.00140, -147.29760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 350 ft |
| Dam Height | 350 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 950 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FAIRBANKS GOLD MINING, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |