Buckeye Tailings No. 2
Key Takeaway
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 96.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 5,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00773 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Hanna Mining Company Age
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buckeye Tailings No. 2?
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buckeye Tailings No. 2?
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 is owned by Hanna Mining Company Age (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buckeye Tailings No. 2 built?
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Buckeye Tailings No. 2?
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buckeye Tailings No. 2?
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 has a dam height of 50 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Buckeye Tailings No. 2 last inspected?
Buckeye Tailings No. 2 was last inspected on August 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.