Nspc Initial Tailings
Key Takeaway
Nspc Initial Tailings is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 94.9% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 24,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00800 |
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
US Steel
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nspc Initial Tailings?
Nspc Initial Tailings 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 Nspc Initial Tailings?
Nspc Initial Tailings is owned by US Steel (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nspc Initial Tailings built?
Nspc Initial Tailings was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Nspc Initial Tailings?
Nspc Initial Tailings 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 Nspc Initial Tailings?
Nspc Initial Tailings has a dam height of 45 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 Nspc Initial Tailings last inspected?
Nspc Initial Tailings was last inspected on September 29, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.