Pelton Dam; Gene F 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pelton Dam; Gene F 2 Green River Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Pelton Dam; Gene F 1, located in Stark County, North Dakota, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1973 by USDA NRCS.
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Summary
This dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a height of 22.5 feet and a length of 343 feet, Pelton Dam has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, situated on the Green River-TR.
Managed by NDSWC and regulated by the state of North Dakota, Pelton Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 75 feet, and the dam is primarily composed of earth and stone materials. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, Pelton Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Although Pelton Dam does not have outlet gates, the dam is equipped to handle emergencies with updated emergency action plans and guidelines. With its strategic location and design, Pelton Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water storage and management, ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding community while supporting various agricultural and ecological activities.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
343 |
Dam Height |
22.5 |
River Or Stream |
GREEN RIVER-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pelton Dam; Gene F 1