Buckeye Tailings No. 2

Minnesota — Itasca County — Prairie River-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
RiverPrairie River-TR
Coordinates47.30403, -93.46897

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length5,200 ft
NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
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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