Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam
Key Takeaway
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam is classified as low hazard in Alaska. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 45.9% in AK) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1992 |
| NID ID | AK00260 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TECK ALASKA INC.
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam?
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam?
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam is owned by TECK ALASKA INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam built?
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam?
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam?
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam last inspected?
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam was last inspected on June 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.