Cottonwood Lake
Minnesota — Lyon County — Yellow Medicine River-TR
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| River | Yellow Medicine River-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.62193, -95.69174 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 3,582 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,582 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 378 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | November 14, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 8 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.