Nelson Lake Dam

North Carolina, Anson County, N. Fork Jones Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAnson
RiverN. Fork Jones Creek
Coordinates34.90940, -80.06680

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length245 ft
NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 27, 2013
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBette Anne H Hightower

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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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