Nelson Park Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Caroleen |
| River/Stream | UT to Second Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.33120, -81.82060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dennis L Newton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |