Nelson Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 340 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nelson Dam #1
Nelson Dam #1 is a dam in Henry, Virginia. The dam is owned by G R and Joann Nelson (private).
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 36.68130, -80.00440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | G R and Joann Nelson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA089034 |
| Federal ID | VA089034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |