Red Dog Tailings Main Dam

Alaska — Northwest Arctic Borough County

Location

StateAlaska
CountyNorthwest Arctic Borough
Coordinates68.06882, -162.86708

Physical Characteristics

NID Height208 ft
Dam Height208 ft
Dam Length5,700 ft
NID Storage40,030 acre-ft
Max Storage40,030 acre-ft
Surface Area629 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1993
Primary PurposeTailings
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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