Red Dog Tailings Main Dam

Northwest Arctic Borough County, Alaska (near KIVALINA)

River/Stream: S.F. RED DOG CR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
208 ft
Dam Length
5,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
40,030 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-08-03

Hazard Classification: High — 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
AK00201
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
68.06882, -162.86708
Age
33 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.