Goldmine

UNNAMED CREEK· St. Louis, Minnesota· Built 1993· Concrete· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Goldmine is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 45.7% in MN)
Dam Length198 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage598 acre-ft
Normal Storage567 acre-ft
Surface Area126 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge598 cfs
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDMN01831

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 5, 2015
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Goldmine?

Goldmine 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 Goldmine?

Goldmine is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Goldmine built?

Goldmine was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Goldmine?

Goldmine serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Goldmine?

Goldmine has a dam height of 13 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 Goldmine last inspected?

Goldmine was last inspected on August 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.