Nelson Dam
Nelson Dam is an earth dam located in Lander County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Nelson Dam
The primary purpose of Nelson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nelson Ranch (private). It impounds the Rock Creek-os near Battle Mountain.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| Nearest City | Battle Mountain |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.51224, -116.83866 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,430 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NELSON RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00059 |
| Federal ID | NV00059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |