Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
Nearest CityKIVALINA
River/StreamRED DOG CREEK
Coordinates68.07502, -162.85831

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTECK ALASKA INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/12/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00260
Federal IDAK00260
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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