Erie Pier Dike

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Lake Superior

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverLake Superior
Coordinates46.74046, -92.14364

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length3,500 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2013
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDuluth Port Authority

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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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