Red Dog Water Supply Dam

Northwest Arctic Borough County, Alaska (near KIVALINA)

River/Stream: BONS CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
75 ft
Dam Length
415 ft
Reservoir Storage
684 acre-ft
Year Completed
1989
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
990 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-08-01

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK00200
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
68.02688, -162.93172
Age
37 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.