Nelson Dam
Nelson Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Nelson Dam
Nelson Dam is a dam in Bedford, Virginia. The dam is owned by Joseph L. & Linda B. Nelson (private).
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 37.22060, -79.84350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Joseph L. & Linda B. Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019070 |
| Federal ID | VA019070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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