Peters Puddle
Key Takeaway
Peters Puddle is classified as low hazard in South Dakota. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 7.8% in SD) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 227 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SD00645 |
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
PETERS RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peters Puddle?
Peters Puddle 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 Peters Puddle?
Peters Puddle is owned by PETERS RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peters Puddle built?
Peters Puddle was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Peters Puddle?
Peters Puddle 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 Peters Puddle?
Peters Puddle has a dam height of 14 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.