Nelson

Apache County, Arizona (near SPRINGERVILLE)

River/Stream: NUTRIOSO CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
34 ft
Dam Length
335 ft
Reservoir Storage
900 acre-ft
Year Completed
1890
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-05-14

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AZ00008
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
34.05972, -109.19444
Age
136 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.