Cottonwood #5

Colorado — Mesa County — COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
RiverCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates39.08834, -107.95557

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage528 acre-ft
Max Storage528 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 20, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCOTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL

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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.

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