Dave Peterson No.3 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dave Peterson No.4 Sd Noname 171
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Dave Peterson No.3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Jackson, South Dakota, completed in 1940.
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Summary
It stands at a height of 15 feet and has a length of 1100 feet, with a storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-BAD RIVER and falls under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
With a significant hazard potential, Dave Peterson No.3 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 9000 cubic feet per second. Despite being in operation for several decades, its condition assessment remains "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring to mitigate any potential risks.
As an essential water resource structure, Dave Peterson No.3 plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. Its presence on the TR-BAD RIVER contributes to the overall water infrastructure in South Dakota, enhancing the resilience of the area to climate-related challenges. Enthusiasts in water resources and climate will find interest in studying and monitoring the performance and maintenance of this vital earth dam to ensure the sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
265 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
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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.
Dave Peterson No.3