Nelson #6
Nelson #6 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nelson #6
The primary purpose of Nelson #6 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 17 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 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 | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 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 | AL02260 |
| Federal ID | AL02260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |