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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Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyMoody
River/StreamTr. Battle Creek
Coordinates44.15609, -96.87970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length38 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage186 acre-ft
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Max Discharge157 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerRENO PETERSEN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection11/27/2006
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02543
Federal IDSD02543
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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