South Nelson 1

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyBuffalo
Nearest CityALMA
River/StreamSPRING CREEK
Coordinates44.37851, -91.94567

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage172 acre-ft
Max Storage172 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,191 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBuffalo County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/18/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00353
Federal IDWI00353
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Mississippi River Lock And Dam 4 3.9 mi Significant Alma Mill 1 4.4 mi Low Alma Mill 4 4.6 mi Low Alma Mill 6 4.7 mi Low Alma Mill 2 4.9 mi Low Alma Mill 3 5.0 mi Low Alma Mill 5 5.1 mi Low Richard Jahnke 8.3 mi Low Jordan Pond 8.6 mi Low Sheehan-stork Pond 9.6 mi Significant