Nelson Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| River/Stream | DRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 44.36999, -102.87169 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES S. NELSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |