Peters 1 dam
Peters 1
Peters 1 is a privately owned earth dam located in Meade, South Dakota, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 610 feet. Built in 1955, the dam has a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1250 cubic feet per second. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and undergoes regular inspections.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Peters 1 serves as a crucial water resource for the region, providing storage for irrigation, flood control, and water supply purposes. The dam's normal storage capacity is 50 acre-feet, contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area. While the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," it is important for stakeholders and enthusiasts in the water resource and climate sectors to stay informed about its maintenance and regulatory oversight.
With its strategic location on the TR-BELLE FONot RatedCHE stream and oversight by state and federal agencies, Peters 1 plays a significant role in water management in South Dakota. As a focal point for climate and water resource enthusiasts, this dam showcases the importance of infrastructure in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water systems in the face of changing environmental conditions. By understanding the details of Peters 1 and similar structures, stakeholders can work towards effective water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Peters 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche R Near Sturgis Sd | 102 cfs | → |
| Horse Cr Above Vale Sd | 13 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Cr Above Vale Sd | · | → |
| Elk Cr Nr Rapid City Sd | 14 cfs | → |
| Whitewood Creek Near Whitewood Sd | 8 cfs | → |
| Belle Fourche River Near Elm Springs | 95 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peters 1.
Campgrounds
- Bear Butte State Park
- Horsecamp, Camp Site
- Alkali Creek Horsecamp
- Alkali Creek Camp Site
- Alkali Creek Campground
- Alkali Creek Campground Host Site
Fishing spots
- Veterans Point Fishing Pier
- Rapid Creek Trailhead & Fishing Access
- Yates Pond
- Sheridan Lake Complex
- Horsethief Lake Day Use Site
- Lakota Lake
More reservoirs
Track Peters 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Peters 1
Where does the data for Peters 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Peters 1.