Quick Facts About Moose Creek Dam
Moose Creek Dam Map
Moose Creek Dam Information
Moose Creek Dam is a concrete earth dam located about 17 miles from Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska.
The dam, which is on the Chena River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1979 and is currently owned by USACE – Alaska District.
Moose Creek Dam Structure
The Moose Creek Dam is approximately 40,200 feet (12,253 m) long, 40 feet (12 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Moose Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 224,000 acre-ft (276,300 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 1 acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,496 square miles (3,875 square kilometres).
Moose Creek Dam Spillway
The dam has a 2000 feet (610 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 160000 cubic feet per second (4531 cubic metres per second).
Moose Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
| Moose Creek Dam Fairbanks North Star, Alaska |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (ft) | 40 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
| Length (Ft) | 40,200 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
| Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 224,000 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
| Drainage Area (sq miles) | 1,496 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
Moose Creek Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Moose Creek Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 17:20 |
| Sunrise | 06:56 |
| Sunset | 20:35 |
| Temperature (°F) | 53 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 52 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1029 |
| Humidity (%) | 88 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 6 |
| Rain (mm) | 1 |
7-Day Forecast for Moose Creek Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 47 | 53 | 46 | 1030 | 96 | 12 | 26 | WSW | 100 | 5 |  |
| Fri | 43 | 58 | 51 | 1021 | 87 | 6 | 21 | WSW | 98 | 5 | |
| Sat | 42 | 53 | 50 | 1019 | 76 | 12 | 25 | WSW | 100 | 11 | |
| Sun | 41 | 50 | 43 | 1019 | 90 | 12 | 28 | SW | 100 | 7 | |
| Mon | 41 | 53 | 50 | 1017 | 78 | 4 | 5 | NE | 0 | - |  |
| Tue | 46 | 49 | 47 | 1006 | 98 | 4 | 11 | ENE | 100 | 17 | |
| Wed | 44 | 48 | 41 | 1009 | 91 | 13 | 24 | WSW | 100 | 13 | |
| Thu | 41 | 44 | 38 | 1022 | 78 | 10 | 24 | WSW | 63 | 2 | |
Moose Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Moose Creek Dam is in Alaska.
Moose Creek Dam is in Fairbanks North Star County.
Moose Creek Dam is 40 feet high.
Moose Creek Dam is 40,200 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams