Goldmine is a concrete dam located in St. Louis County, Minnesota, built in 1993. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 198 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Goldmine
The primary purpose of Goldmine is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Unnamed Creek near Buyck.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 198 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 126 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 598 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis |
| Nearest City | Buyck |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.21002, -92.60545 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 198 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 598 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 598 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 567 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Max Discharge | 598 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01831 |
| Federal ID | MN01831 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |