Peterson Reservoir (rosebud)
Peterson Reservoir (rosebud) is an earth dam located in Rosebud County, Montana, built in 1937. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Peterson Reservoir (rosebud)
The primary purpose of Peterson Reservoir (rosebud) is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Elizabeth D Clark (private). It impounds the Butte Creek near Rosebud.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Nearest City | Rosebud |
| River/Stream | Butte Creek |
| Coordinates | 46.20890, -106.40900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 8,168 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | ELIZABETH D CLARK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT00523 |
| Federal ID | MT00523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |