Inland Steel Tailings

High Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest Citylocal residents
River/StreamWouri Creek-OS
Coordinates47.60253, -92.46072

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length12,000 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,500 acre-ft
Max Storage14,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,780 acre-ft
Drainage Area4 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerArcelorMittal
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Last Inspection08/15/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMN00670
Federal IDMN00670
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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