Nelms Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Nearest City | WILLOW ISLAND |
| River/Stream | TR-BUFFALO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.10844, -100.11418 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 896 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 896 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 884 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Clarence A & Mary Esther Nelms Trusts |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |