Wabigone Tailings
Key Takeaway
Wabigone Tailings is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 30.9% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 3,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00776 |
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 Wabigone Tailings?
Wabigone 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 Wabigone Tailings?
Wabigone Tailings is owned by Hanna Mining Company Age (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wabigone Tailings built?
Wabigone Tailings was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Wabigone Tailings?
Wabigone 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 Wabigone Tailings?
Wabigone Tailings has a dam height of 10 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.