Nelson Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Dakota
CountyOliver
Nearest CityN
River/StreamSquare Butte Creek
Coordinates47.06629, -101.20642

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20,122 acre-ft
Max Storage20,122 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,350 acre-ft
Surface Area660 acres
Drainage Area146 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerMinnkota Power Coop
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/07/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDND00096
Federal IDND00096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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