Reno Petersen Wetland
Reno Petersen Wetland is an earth dam located in Moody County, South Dakota, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reno Petersen Wetland
The primary purpose of Reno Petersen Wetland 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 Reno Petersen (private). It impounds the Tr. Battle Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 38 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Moody |
| River/Stream | Tr. Battle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.15609, -96.87970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RENO PETERSEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02543 |
| Federal ID | SD02543 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |