Nelson Dam

South Dakota, Clark County, Pearl Creek

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyClark
RiverPearl Creek
Coordinates44.58048, -97.85231

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length564 ft
NID Storage281 acre-ft
Max Storage281 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNorman & Fergus Nelson

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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.

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