Nelson Dam
Virginia — Nelson County — TR-BOBS CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| River | TR-BOBS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.69310, -78.88200 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 738 ft |
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 21, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Other Name | Lake Nelson Dam |
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.