Lower Slate Lake Tailings Dam

Alaska — City and Borough of Juneau County — LOWER SLATE CREEK

Location

StateAlaska
CountyCity and Borough of Juneau
RiverLOWER SLATE CREEK
Coordinates58.80810, -135.03860

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2010
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCOEUR 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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