Nixon Fork Tailings Dam

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area County, Alaska (near MCGRATH)

River/Stream: RUBY CREEK-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
510 ft
Reservoir Storage
77 acre-ft
Year Completed
1995
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-10-15

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
AK00213
State
Alaska (AK)
Coordinates
63.23800, -154.77800
Age
31 years

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.