Wabigone Tailings

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Dempsey Creek-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverDempsey Creek-TR
Coordinates47.51257, -92.78902

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length3,250 ft
NID Storage310 acre-ft
Max Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHanna Mining Company Age

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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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