Erie Basin 1

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityHoyt Lakes
River/StreamEmbarrass River-TR
Coordinates47.60830, -92.12894

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height200 ft
Dam Height200 ft
Dam Length13,600 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage35,560 acre-ft
Max Storage35,560 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,268 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerPoly Met Mining, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00663
Federal IDMN00663
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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