Peterman Dam

Seven Mile Coulee· Renville, North Dakota· Built 1936· Earth· 9 ft tall

Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Local Government

Key Takeaway

Peterman Dam is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height	9 ft (taller than 12.8% in ND)
Dam Length	150 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	140 acre-ft
Normal Storage	30 acre-ft

Surface Area	20 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Year Completed	1936 (90 years old)
NID ID	ND00530

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: October 1, 1963

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

Renville County WRB

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peterman Dam?

Peterman Dam 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 Peterman Dam?

Peterman Dam is owned by Renville County WRB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Peterman Dam built?

Peterman Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Peterman Dam?

Peterman Dam 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 Peterman Dam?

Peterman Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Peterman Dam last inspected?

Peterman Dam was last inspected on October 1, 1963. 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.