Fort Knox Tailings Dam

Fairbanks North Star Borough County, Alaska (near CHATINEKA)

River/Stream: FISH CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
350 ft
Dam Length
4,415 ft
Reservoir Storage
136,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1996
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-07-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AK00212
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
65.00140, -147.29760
Age
30 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.