Nelson Dam

Virginia — Bedford County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Coordinates37.22060, -79.84350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary Purpose—
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerJoseph L. & Linda B. 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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