Inland Steel Tailings

Minnesota — St. Louis County — Wouri Creek-OS

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
RiverWouri Creek-OS
Coordinates47.60253, -92.46072

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length12,000 ft
NID Storage14,500 acre-ft
Max Storage14,500 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerArcelorMittal
Other NameMinorca T Basin Dike

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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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