Feist Dam; Peter 2

Porcupine Creek-TR· Sioux, North Dakota· Built 1976· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Feist Dam; Peter 2 is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 68.5% in ND)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDND00764

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Donald Feist

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Feist Dam; Peter 2?

Feist Dam; Peter 2 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 Feist Dam; Peter 2?

Feist Dam; Peter 2 is owned by Donald Feist (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Feist Dam; Peter 2 built?

Feist Dam; Peter 2 was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Feist Dam; Peter 2?

Feist Dam; Peter 2 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 Feist Dam; Peter 2?

Feist Dam; Peter 2 has a dam height of 21 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.

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.