Butler Taconite Initial Tailings
Minnesota — Itasca County — O'BRIEN CREEK - OS
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| River | O'BRIEN CREEK - OS |
| Coordinates | 47.33445, -93.15621 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 24,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 12, 2014 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Hanna Mining Company Age |
| Other Name | Essar-Mn Steel |
Location Map
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.