Nixon Fork Tailings Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Nearest CityMCGRATH
River/StreamRUBY CREEK-TR
Coordinates63.23800, -154.77800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage77 acre-ft
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerMYSTERY CREEK RESOURCES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/15/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00213
Federal IDAK00213
More InfoState Dam Safety Program