Cottonwood Detention Dam
Colorado — Fremont County — TRIBUARY TO COTTENWOOD CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| River | TRIBUARY TO COTTENWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.67217, -105.66778 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 131 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 12, 2011 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
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.