Nelson Dam

South Dakota — Haakon County — Witcher Holes Creek-TR

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyHaakon
RiverWitcher Holes Creek-TR
Coordinates44.14326, -101.44144

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMARK J. 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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