Nelson Lake Auxilary
Nelson Lake Auxilary is an earth dam located in Oliver County, North Dakota, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nelson Lake Auxilary
Nelson Lake Auxilary is a dam in Oliver, North Dakota. The dam is owned by Minnkota Power Coop (private). It impounds the Square Butte Creek near N.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Oliver |
| Nearest City | N |
| River/Stream | Square Butte Creek |
| Coordinates | 47.07355, -101.20653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Minnkota Power Coop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00714 |
| Federal ID | ND00714 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |