Nelson Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | GILLETT GROVE |
| River/Stream | TR-ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.05110, -94.99560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 314 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | David Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |