Nelson Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAnson
Nearest CityMorven
River/StreamN. Fork Jones Creek
Coordinates34.90940, -80.06680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length245 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge89 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBette Anne H Hightower
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/27/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00499
Federal IDNC00499
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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