Cotton Dam
North Carolina — Mitchell County — Left Fork Bean's Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mitchell |
| River | Left Fork Bean's Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09500, -82.23600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 143 ft |
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 30, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Shootout Mountain POA, Inc. |
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.