Nelson/Petersen Dam
Iowa, Audubon County, Tr-East Nishnabotna
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Audubon |
| River | Tr-East Nishnabotna |
| Coordinates | 41.59220, -94.94100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | - |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Nelson-Petersen |
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.