Nelson Reservoir No. 1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
Nearest CityGOLD HILL
River/StreamCOAL MINE CREEK
Coordinates42.37219, -122.80327

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerCHARLES F. NELSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/02/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOR00278
Federal IDOR00278
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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