Nelson Dam 431

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyKearney
Nearest CityAYR
River/StreamTR-LITTLE BLUE RIVER
Coordinates40.36818, -98.84782

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage192 acre-ft
Max Storage192 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge503 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDLB Farms LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE00431
Federal IDNE00431
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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