Nelson
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | SPRINGERVILLE |
| River/Stream | NUTRIOSO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.05972, -109.19444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 81 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |