Dave Peterson No.3 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, South Dakota, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,100 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 Dave Peterson No.3
The primary purpose of Dave Peterson No.3 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 Peterson (private). It impounds the Tr-bad River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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 | South Dakota |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-bad River |
| Coordinates | 43.86666, -101.66832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 9,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Peterson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02002 |
| Federal ID | SD02002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |