Eveleth Taconite Tailings

Minnesota — St. Louis County

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Coordinates47.34085, -92.56788

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length21,000 ft
NID Storage2,419 acre-ft
Max Storage2,419 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition Assessment—
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUnited Taconite - Cliffs

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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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