Peaceful Valley Group No. 1
Key Takeaway
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 80.4% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00464 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Samuelson, Richard & Jeraldine
Private
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Low Hazard 29 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Peaceful Valley Group No. 1?
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 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 Peaceful Valley Group No. 1?
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 is owned by Samuelson, Richard & Jeraldine (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 built?
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Peaceful Valley Group No. 1?
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peaceful Valley Group No. 1?
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 has a dam height of 29 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 Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 last inspected?
Peaceful Valley Group No. 1 was last inspected on December 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.