Sherman Mine Wastewater

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamDempsey Creek-TR
Coordinates47.48012, -92.82631

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length3,200 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area196 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerUS Steel
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/22/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00797
Federal IDMN00797
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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