Nelson Lake Dam

Guilford County, North Carolina (near Alamance)

River/Stream: Sandy Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
375 ft
Reservoir Storage
75 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
20 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-03-02

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00785
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.91000, -79.68090
Age
64 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.