Lester Peters #1 is an earth dam located in Toole County, Montana, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 100 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lester Peters #1
The primary purpose of Lester Peters #1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ingwald J Peterson (private). It impounds the Tr-fowler Coulee near Loma.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Toole |
| Nearest City | Loma |
| River/Stream | Tr-fowler Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.23750, -111.61510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ingwald J Peterson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03516 |
| Federal ID | MT03516 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |