Red Dog Tailings Main Dam
S.F. RED DOG CR·
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska·
Built 1993·
Rockfill·
208 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 208 ft (taller than 95.3% in AK) |
| Dam Length | 5,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 40.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 629 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | AK00201 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 3, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: AKDNR
Ownership
TECK ALASKA INC.
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Red Dog Tailings Main Dam?
Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Red Dog Tailings Main Dam?
Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is owned by TECK ALASKA INC. (Private).
When was Red Dog Tailings Main Dam last inspected?
Red Dog Tailings Main Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2020.
When was Red Dog Tailings Main Dam built?
Red Dog Tailings Main Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.