Nelson Dam 605
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Nearest City | SIDNEY |
| River/Stream | TR-LODGEPOLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.22701, -103.18721 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 593 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,032 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DRAJ LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |