Stearns County Ditch #11

Location

  • Main
    • Start - NE Section 12, T-126-N, R-34-W, Sauk Centre Township
    • End - Section 29, T-126-N, R-33-W, Melrose Township at confluence with the Sauk River
  • Branch 1
    • Start -~Center Section 12, T-126-N, R-34-W, Sauk Centre Township
    • End - NWSE Section 12, T-126-N, R-34-W, Sauk Centre Township

Description

CD 11 is approximately 9 miles long with a drainage area just under 10 square miles. The headwaters of CD 11 is a wetland located approximately 2 miles east of the City of Sauk Centre.  The ditch generally flows south and southwest before it outlets to the Sauk River.  The ditch enters the Sauk River approximately 2 miles northwest of the City of Melrose.

History

 

  • Established in 1905 by petition.
  • Drainage authority was transferred to the SRWDA in 2004.
  • Full survey was authorized in 2012.
  • ROB completed in 2015 - 2016.
  • Repairs completed in 2015 - 2016.
  • Current Benefits - $1,336,295.21