Red Dog Tailings Back Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
Nearest CityKIVALINA
River/StreamBONS CREEK
Coordinates68.04630, -162.87520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length4,950 ft
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24,757 acre-ft
Max Storage24,757 acre-ft
Surface Area678 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTECK ALASKA INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAK00303
Federal IDAK00303
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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