Nelson Tank

NELSON CANYON· Yavapai, Arizona· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Nelson Tank is classified as low hazard in Arizona. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 30.6% in AZ)
Dam Length404 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
NID IDAZ00269

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: May 14, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

ANN HATHAWAY;ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT;DONALD L & JULIA D. CRESSMAN

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nelson Tank?

Nelson Tank 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 Tank?

Nelson Tank is owned by ANN HATHAWAY;ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT;DONALD L & JULIA D. CRESSMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Nelson Tank?

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

How tall is Nelson Tank?

Nelson Tank has a dam height of 20 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.

When was Nelson Tank last inspected?

Nelson Tank was last inspected on May 14, 2020. 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.