Nelson #1
Nelson #1 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nelson #1
The primary purpose of Nelson #1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Tom & Sid Nelson (private). It impounds the Factory Creek near Epes.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Epes |
| River/Stream | Factory Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.41306, -88.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | TOM & SID NELSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02259 |
| Federal ID | AL02259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |