Red Dog Tailings Back Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Nearest City | KIVALINA |
| River/Stream | BONS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 68.04630, -162.87520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24,757 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24,757 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 678 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TECK ALASKA INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |