Judicial Ditch 34
Judicial Ditch 34 is an earth dam located in Martin County, Minnesota, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Judicial Ditch 34
The primary purpose of Judicial Ditch 34 is grade stabilization. Grade stabilization dams prevent erosion by reducing the slope and velocity of water flowing through a channel. They're commonly used to stop gullies from deepening and to protect downstream land and infrastructure. The dam is owned by County Of Martin Board Of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Judicial Ditch 34 near Armstrong, Iowa.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 570 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2022.
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Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin |
| Nearest City | Armstrong, Iowa |
| River/Stream | Judicial Ditch 34 |
| Coordinates | 43.64300, -94.82367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | County of Martin Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MN01501 |
| Federal ID | MN01501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |