Western Hibtac
Rock Lake Creek·
St. Louis, Minnesota·
Built 1978·
Earth·
100 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 99.1% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 20,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 30.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00928 |
Safety Information
Unknown
Hazard potential has not been determined
Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR
Ownership
Hibbing Taconite Company
Private
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Low Hazard 24 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Western Hibtac?
Western Hibtac is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined.
Who owns Western Hibtac?
Western Hibtac is owned by Hibbing Taconite Company (Private).
When was Western Hibtac built?
Western Hibtac was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old.
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.