Dan Nelson Dam

Catnd Creek; Tr- Ocmulgee· Lowndes, Georgia· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dan Nelson Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 43.5% in GA)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge160 cfs
NID IDGA05834

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dan Nelson

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dan Nelson Dam?

Dan Nelson Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dan Nelson Dam?

Dan Nelson Dam is owned by Dan Nelson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dan Nelson Dam?

Dan Nelson Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dan Nelson Dam?

Dan Nelson Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.