Nspc Stage 2 Tailings

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityPengilly
River/StreamHay Creek-OS
Coordinates47.33774, -93.06190

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length25,300 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,100 acre-ft
Drainage Area9 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerUS Steel
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00801
Federal IDMN00801
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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