Lake Valley 34

Mustinka River-TR· Traverse, Minnesota· Rockfill· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lake Valley 34 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 50.4% in MN)
Dam Length230 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDMN01770

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 7, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MNDNR EWR

Ownership

Gauger, Barbara Ltrust

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Valley 34?

Lake Valley 34 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Valley 34?

Lake Valley 34 is owned by Gauger, Barbara Ltrust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Valley 34?

Lake Valley 34 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Valley 34?

Lake Valley 34 has a dam height of 15 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 Lake Valley 34 last inspected?

Lake Valley 34 was last inspected on August 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.