Nelson Dam 755
Nelson Dam 755 is an earth dam located in Kimball County, Nebraska, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nelson Dam 755
Nelson Dam 755 is a dam in Kimball, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Irene J Nelson (private). It impounds the Tr-lodgepole Creek near Kimball.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 921 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kimball |
| Nearest City | Kimball |
| River/Stream | Tr-lodgepole Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.31103, -103.93721 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 921 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Irene J Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00755 |
| Federal ID | NE00755 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |