The Dam Control Tower Key is a single-use key in ARC Raiders used on the Dam Battlegrounds map. It unlocks a large locked room at the top of the Control Tower.
Some players call it the “Dam Control Center Tower Key”. Same thing — this guide covers the Control Tower key room on Dam Battlegrounds.
Before anything else:
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Always put the key in your Safe Pocket
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The locked door has red indicator lights
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Close the door after entering if you don’t want to get pushed
Once the door is opened, the key is consumed.
How to Get the Dam Control Tower Key
This key is a random drop.
You’ll usually find keys by playing normally and looting:
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residential interiors
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desks, drawers, cupboards, and storage furniture
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backpacks and containers
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other players
Keys show up more often in amber/orange and red zones because those areas have more interiors and searchable storage. More drawers searched = more keys found over time.
If you don’t want to rely on RNG, LevelUpper provides ARC Raiders key delivery and ARC Raiders boosting services, handled fully in-raid through normal gameplay and extraction.
Night Raids
Night Raids matter for two reasons:
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keys drop more often during Night Raids
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locked rooms opened at Night roll better loot
If you’re spending a single-use key like this, Night Raids are the correct timing.
Where the Dam Control Tower Key Is Used
You use the key on Dam Battlegrounds, inside the Control Tower at the top of the dam.
How to reach the locked door
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Get to the top of the dam, directly below/next to the Control Tower structure.
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If you get the spawn near the zipline (“zip wire”) that runs up toward the tower area, that’s the best case: zip up, take the steps, you’re basically there.
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Enter the Control Tower through the exterior door.
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Inside, hug left, then take the corridor that leads to the vertical zipline up.
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Watch for turrets/cameras on the way up and at the top.
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After you take the zipline up, clear any ARC inside, then the locked door for the key room is right there.
This is a high-traffic area and it’s a long way down. Plan like someone is going to show up.
What the Control Tower Room Contains
This room is huge, and that’s the whole point of the key. It’s a big locked interior with a lot of container rolls in one place.
Typical loot includes:
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lots of lockers and cabinets
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bags and storage containers
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breachable containers
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valuables and collectibles
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crafting materials and components
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utility items and consumables
You may also see a security breach container inside. If you have the skill unlocked, it’s one more high-value container to roll.
Final Thoughts & Ranking
The Dam Control Tower Key room is massive and packed with containers, so it consistently pays off when you can reach it cleanly.
This key makes the most sense when:
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you’re running a Night Raid
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you’re already routing into the Control Tower area
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you’re ready to deal with turrets/ARC on the way up and player traffic at the top
Tier Placement
In our ARC Raiders key ranking, the Dam Control Tower Key is placed in Tier A.
Tier A keys offer large loot volume and strong consistency.
The Control Tower Key qualifies due to the sheer size of the room and container density, offset by heavy traffic, turret pressure, and a high-risk vertical approach.
If you want the full ranking across all keys (and links to every key’s dedicated location guide), use our ARC Raiders Keys Ranked from Worst to Best tier list.
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FAQ
On Dam Battlegrounds, inside the Control Tower at the top of the dam. You enter the tower, take the interior zipline up, and the locked door is on the upper level.
Bring a safe pocket augment for the key, expect turrets/cameras, and try to take the zipline spawn route if you get it. Move fast once you’re inside, clear ARC on the upper level, and close the door behind you after opening the room.
It’s a random key drop from normal looting and PvP. You’ll see keys more often when you spend time in amber/orange and red zones with lots of interiors and searchable furniture (drawers, cupboards, desks).
Night Raids are the best timing to farm because keys drop more often and locked rooms roll better loot at night. If you’re spending a one-time key, Night is also when you get the most value.