Nelson Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Harding |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | TR MOREAU RIVER |
| Coordinates | 45.25719, -103.80624 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 276 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | LARRY NELSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |