Nelson Lake Dam
North Carolina — Anson County — Whortleberry Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| River | Whortleberry Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81830, -79.96050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 8, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1945 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Rebecca R Nelson |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.