Hibbing Taconite Tailings Basin

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityChisholm
River/StreamDay Brook
Coordinates47.51370, -92.99922

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height100 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage125,000 acre-ft
Max Storage125,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,000 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerHibbing Taconite Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection08/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00665
Federal IDMN00665
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Hibbing Taconite Starter No. 2 0.6 mi Undetermined Hibbing Taconite Reclaim Pond 1.7 mi High Hibbing Taconite Starter No. 4 2.2 mi Undetermined Western Hibtac 2.6 mi Undetermined Sherman Mine Wastewater 8.4 mi Low Douglas Tailings 8.8 mi Significant Sherman Group Tailings 9.8 mi Low Perry-wyman Tailings 9.8 mi Low Wabigone Tailings 9.8 mi Low Mesabi Chief Tailings 3 9.9 mi Low