Peterson Stormwater Detention Dam
Peterson Stormwater Detention Dam is an earth dam located in King County, Washington, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peterson Stormwater Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Peterson Stormwater Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by King County Natural Resources And Parks (local government). It impounds the Evans Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/25/2020.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Washington dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Washington |
| County | King |
| River/Stream | Evans Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.66566, -122.02147 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | King County Natural Resources and Parks |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WA01337 |
| Federal ID | WA01337 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |