Nelson Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| River/Stream | TR-BOBS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.69310, -78.88200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 738 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |