Dan Nelson Dam
Dan Nelson Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dan Nelson Dam
The primary purpose of Dan Nelson Dam 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 Dan Nelson (private). It impounds the Catnd Creek; Tr- Ocmulgee near Abbeville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Abbeville |
| River/Stream | Catnd Creek; Tr- Ocmulgee |
| Coordinates | 30.91603, -83.35432 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dan Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05834 |
| Federal ID | GA05834 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |