Fort Knox Water Dam

Alaska — Fairbanks North Star Borough County — FISH CREEK

Location

StateAlaska
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
RiverFISH CREEK
Coordinates64.99720, -147.33610

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length1,228 ft
NID Storage5,350 acre-ft
Max Storage5,350 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 11, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFAIRBANKS GOLD MINING;INC.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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