Nelson Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| Nearest City | BATTLE MOUNTAIN |
| River/Stream | ROCK CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.51224, -116.83866 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,430 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NELSON RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |