West Hill Mine Pit

Minnesota — Koochiching County

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyKoochiching
Coordinates48.09221, -93.49809

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length20 ft
NID Storage1,440 acre-ft
Max Storage1,440 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 28, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGlacial Park Iron Ore Properties

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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