Moose Creek Dam

Fairbanks North Star Borough County, Alaska (near FAIRBANKS)

River/Stream: CHENA RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
60 ft
Dam Length
40,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
224,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1979
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
160,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-09-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK00085
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
64.79250, -147.17997
Age
47 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.