Whitney Tailings
Key Takeaway
Whitney Tailings is classified as unknown in Minnesota. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 91.8% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 9,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00668 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
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 Whitney Tailings?
Whitney Tailings is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Whitney Tailings?
Whitney Tailings is owned by Hanna Mining Company Age (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whitney Tailings built?
Whitney Tailings was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Whitney Tailings?
Whitney 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 Whitney Tailings?
Whitney Tailings has a dam height of 37 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 Whitney Tailings last inspected?
Whitney Tailings was last inspected on November 4, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.