Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike dam
Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike
Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike, located in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1979. Standing at a structural height of 60 feet and a dam height of 40 feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding along the Chena River. With a storage capacity of 224,000 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1,496 square miles, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is equipped with a vertical lift outlet gate system and a spillway width of 2,000 feet to ensure proper water flow management during high flow events. The US Army Corps of Engineers is actively involved in monitoring and maintaining the dam's structural integrity, regularly updating its emergency action plan and engaging with local emergency managers to enhance preparedness and response capabilities. As part of its risk management strategy, the USACE implements measures to mitigate potential flood risks associated with the dam, emphasizing the importance of public awareness and collaboration in safeguarding the community from dam-related emergencies.
In the face of evolving climate conditions and increasing water resource challenges, Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike stands as a testament to effective water resource management and proactive risk reduction strategies. The dedication of the US Army Corps of Engineers to ensuring the safety and resilience of the dam underscores the critical role of infrastructure in addressing climate-related threats and safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike.
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About Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike
Where does the data for Moose Creek Dam - East Cutoff Dike 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 High 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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