Essar Steel Reclaim Pond
Minnesota — Itasca County — O'Brien Creek-OS
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| River | O'Brien Creek-OS |
| Coordinates | 47.33309, -93.16098 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,600 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 5, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2011 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Essar Steel Minnesota |
| Other Name | Built On Old Butler Taconite Tailings Dam. |
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.