Nelson Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height20 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 740 ft long. 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 #2
Nelson Dam #2 is a dam in Henry, Virginia. The dam is owned by G R and Joann Nelson (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henry |
| Coordinates | 36.67820, -80.00990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 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 | VA089035 |
| Federal ID | VA089035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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