Nelson Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Clark |
| River/Stream | Pearl Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.58048, -97.85231 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 564 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Norman & Fergus Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |