Pelton Dam; Gene F 2 is an earth dam located in Stark County, North Dakota, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 363 ft long. 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 Pelton Dam; Gene F 2
The primary purpose of Pelton Dam; Gene F 2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Gene Pelton (private). It impounds the Heart River-tr near N.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 | North Dakota |
| County | Stark |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Heart River-tr |
| Coordinates | 46.92836, -102.62983 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Gene Pelton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND01063 |
| Federal ID | ND01063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |