Pioneer Tailings

St. Louis County, Minnesota (near local residents)

River/Stream: Lonsdorf Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
2,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
590 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
585 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-09-19

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00787
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
47.88638, -91.88852
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.