Mesabi Chief Clarification

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Nearest Citylocal residents
River/StreamSwan River-OS
Coordinates47.38276, -93.08502

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage480 acre-ft
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerMagnetation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/04/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00780
Federal IDMN00780
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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