Catalog Record
Nelson Reservoir (Montana) Sedimentation Survey Data
Nelson Reservoir Sedimentation Survey Data. The primary purpose of this type of survey is to determine the present storage-elevation relationship of the reservoir and possible change in storage due to sedimentation. Nelson Reservoir is associated with Nelson Dikes. Reservoir sedimentation surveys typically contain a survey report, area-capacity (ACAP) table, and geospatial data.
Generation Effort
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys
Location
Nelson Reservoir and Nelson Dikes
Themes
Infrastructure and Assets
Reclamation Project
Reclamation Program
Location Information
Location Name
Nelson Reservoir and Nelson Dikes
Location Description
The Nelson Reservoir, located 19 miles northeast of Malta, Montana, provides off-stream storage for irrigation of Malta Division lands in the Saco and Hinsdale areas. Nelson Reservoir is impounded by the Nelson Dikes.
Location Parent
State(s)
Montana
Unified Region(s)
Missouri Basin
Timezone
MT
Elevation
2,232 ft
Vertical Datum
NAVD88
Coordinates (lat, long)
(48.5297, -107.5186)
Horizontal Datum
WGS84
