Hibbing Taconite Starter No. 4
Hibbing Taconite Starter No. 4 is an earth dam located in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Hibbing Taconite Starter No. 4
The primary purpose of Hibbing Taconite Starter No. 4 is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Hibbing Taconite Company (private). It impounds the Shannon River near Chisholm.
The dam stands 100 feet tall and stretches 5,638 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Chisholm |
| River/Stream | Shannon River |
| Coordinates | 47.51655, -92.95262 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,638 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Hibbing Taconite Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01425 |
| Federal ID | MN01425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |