Nelson Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Nearest CityBATTLE MOUNTAIN
River/StreamROCK CREEK-OS
Coordinates40.51224, -116.83866

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length2,430 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge640 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNELSON RANCH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00059
Federal IDNV00059
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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