Nelson Lake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Alamance |
| River/Stream | Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.91000, -79.68090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nelsa A Cox |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |