Nelson Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyCharles Mix
River/StreamCEDAR CREEK-TR
Coordinates43.29273, -98.88363

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Max Discharge1,560 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGARY & ARLO NELSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02540
Federal IDSD02540
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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