Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam dam
Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam
The Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam, located in Kivalina, Alaska, was completed in 1991 and is owned by a private entity. Designed by COMINCO ALASKA, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a structural height of 34 feet, serving primarily as a flood risk reduction measure along the Red Dog Creek. With a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capability of 75 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam is subject to state regulation and inspection by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet, along with needle outlet gates for water release. With a drainage area of 0.34 square miles and a surface area of 5 acres, the dam contributes to the overall flood risk reduction efforts in the Northwest Arctic region, providing a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment are currently unspecified. With a moderate risk rating attributed to the structure, ongoing risk management measures may be necessary to ensure the continued safety and functionality of the Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam. As a key component of the local water resource infrastructure, the dam serves as a critical asset for climate and water enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water management and environmental conservation efforts in Alaska.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam.
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About Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam
Where does the data for Red Dog Mine Water Diversion Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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