Peters Puddle Reservoir Report
Nearby: Charlie Waters Dam Bailey Pond No.1
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Peters Puddle is a private dam located in Fall River, South Dakota, with a primary purpose that is not specified in the data.
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Summary
The dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes, indicating a commitment to ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. Built in 1940, Peters Puddle has a dam height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 227 acre-feet, serving as a water resource for the area.
Situated on the Cheyenne River Tributary, Peters Puddle is classified as an Earth dam with low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is not rated. Despite lacking specific information on its purposes and design, the dam's operational history and maintenance standards suggest a commitment to ensuring its functionality and safety for the surrounding community. With a maximum discharge capacity of 3,100 cubic feet per second, Peters Puddle plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable infrastructure development.
While lacking detailed information on emergency preparedness measures and risk assessments, Peters Puddle's low hazard potential and adherence to state regulatory processes indicate a level of diligence in ensuring its safety and reliability. With its relatively small size and stable condition, Peters Puddle serves as an essential water management structure in the Fall River area, offering valuable insights for those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and infrastructure management.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
CHEYENNE RIVER TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
227 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
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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.
Peters Puddle
Fall River County