Petersen Dam (Merle Petersen)
Iowa — Guthrie County — Trib to Brushy Creek
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| River | Trib to Brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.69210, -94.45790 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 641 ft |
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2009 |
| Primary Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Merle Petersen |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.