Red Dog Tailings Back Dam

Alaska — Northwest Arctic Borough County

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
Coordinates68.04630, -162.87520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length4,950 ft
NID Storage24,757 acre-ft
Max Storage24,757 acre-ft
Surface Area678 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2010
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTECK ALASKA 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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