Red Dog Tailings Main Dam, Alaska, USA

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Quick Facts About Red Dog Tailings Main Dam

Location: Northwest Arctic, Alaska
Coordinates: 68.0694, -162.8624
River: S.F. Red Dog Cr River
Primary Purpose: Tailings
Type: Rockfill
Commissioned: 1993
Dam Height: 208 ft (63 m)
Dam Length: 5,700 ft (1,737 m)
Dam Capacity: 40,030 acre-ft (49,376 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Information

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is a rockfill dam located in Kivalina, Northwest Arctic, Alaska.

The dam, which is on the S.F. Red Dog Cr River, was primarily built for Tailings purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1993 and is currently owned by TECK ALASKA INC..

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Structure

The Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is approximately 5,700 feet (1,737 m) long, 208 feet (63 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 36,750 acre-ft (45,330 Ml) and maximum capacity of 40,030 acre-ft (49,376 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 629 acres (255 ha) and the total catchment area is 3 square miles (7 square kilometres).

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Red Dog Tailings Main Dam does not have any spillways.

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam
Northwest Arctic, Alaska
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 208 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 5,700 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 40,030 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 3 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Red Dog Tailings Main Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:20
Sunrise 16:00
Sunset 16:00
Temperature (°F) 65
Feels Like (°F) 63
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1011
Humidity (%) 59
Wind Speed (mph) 11
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Red Dog Tailings Main 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 44 65 54 1011 72 14 20 S 96 4 light rain
Sun 51 68 59 1016 54 6 10 SSE 1 - broken clouds
Mon 57 73 69 1016 41 11 15 N 21 - clear sky
Tue 57 77 71 1013 43 8 18 SE 73 5 moderate rain
Wed 58 68 66 1013 65 7 6 WSW 90 2 light rain
Thu 51 75 67 1014 48 5 5 SW 27 0 light rain
Fri 59 74 69 1007 54 5 8 SE 80 3 light rain
Sat 51 66 55 1009 69 16 20 S 55 1 light rain

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Red Dog Tailings Main Dam?

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is in Alaska.

In which county is the Red Dog Tailings Main Dam?

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is in Northwest Arctic County.

How high is the Red Dog Tailings Main Dam?

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is 208 feet high.

How long is the Red Dog Tailings Main Dam?

Red Dog Tailings Main Dam is 5,700 feet long.

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

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