Douglas Tailings

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Dempsey Creek-TR

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverDempsey Creek-TR
Coordinates47.45741, -92.82980

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length5,600 ft
NID Storage3,920 acre-ft
Max Storage3,920 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of St. Louis (partial ownership)

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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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