Nelson Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Haakon |
| River/Stream | Witcher Holes Creek-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.14326, -101.44144 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MARK J. NELSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |