Pioneer Tailings
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | local residents |
| River/Stream | Lonsdorf Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.88638, -91.88852 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 585 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | City of Ely |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |