Peterson Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | DEFIANCE |
| River/Stream | TR-W.FK. WEST NISHNABOTNA R. |
| Coordinates | 41.85880, -95.25300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Wilmer Peterson Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |