Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam

Alaska — Northwest Arctic Borough County

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
Coordinates68.07502, -162.85831

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
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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