Nelson Dam
Nevada — Lander County — ROCK CREEK-OS
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| River | ROCK CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.51224, -116.83866 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,430 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 6, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | NELSON RANCH |
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.