Mesabi Chief Tailings 2

Minnesota — Itasca County

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
Coordinates47.37166, -93.08265

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length9,600 ft
NID Storage7,760 acre-ft
Max Storage7,760 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency8

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUS Steel

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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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