Polymet-ltv

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Nearest CityEmbarrass
River/StreamEmbarrass River-TR
Coordinates47.63194, -92.10233

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height69 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length7,000 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerPoly Met Mining, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMN00936
Federal IDMN00936
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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