Nelson Dam
South Dakota — Meade County
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| Coordinates | 44.36999, -102.87169 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2001 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | JAMES S. 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.