Nelson Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | CHEROKEE |
| River/Stream | TR- MILL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.82930, -95.59880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Ruth Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |