Hibbing Taconite Tailings Basin

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Day Brook

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverDay Brook
Coordinates47.51370, -92.99922

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
NID Storage125,000 acre-ft
Max Storage125,000 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 15, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHibbing Taconite Company

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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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