Nelson Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHaakon
River/StreamWitcher Holes Creek-TR
Coordinates44.14326, -101.44144

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Max Discharge540 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMARK J. NELSON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD02578
Federal IDSD02578
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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