Nelson Corral Dam (Blm)

DRY CREEK· Lassen, California· Built 1980·
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length340 ft
Max Storage2.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.5K acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDCA10354

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
Last Inspection: July 14, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nelson Corral Dam (Blm)?

Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) 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 Nelson Corral Dam (Blm)?

Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) built?

Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Nelson Corral Dam (Blm)?

Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) last inspected?

Nelson Corral Dam (Blm) was last inspected on July 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.