Fort Knox Water Dam
Fort Knox Water Dam is an earth dam located in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fort Knox Water Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Knox Water Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fairbanks Gold Mining;inc. (private). It impounds the Fish Creek near Chatineka.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 1,228 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 165 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2019.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alaska |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Nearest City | Chatineka |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 64.99720, -147.33610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,228 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,830 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 165 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FAIRBANKS GOLD MINING;INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AK00211 |
| Federal ID | AK00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |