Nelson Dam No. 2
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| River/Stream | WEST FORK HAY CANYON |
| Coordinates | 43.32782, -103.15783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |