Butler Taconite Initial Tailings

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Nearest CityPENGILLY
River/StreamO'BRIEN CREEK - OS
Coordinates47.33445, -93.15621

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length24,400 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,000 acre-ft
Max Storage5,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,300 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerHanna Mining Company Age
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/12/2014
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00802
Federal IDMN00802
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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