Cottonwood #1

Colorado — Mesa County — COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
RiverCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates39.07501, -107.97057

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length410 ft
NID Storage2,393 acre-ft
Max Storage2,393 acre-ft
Surface Area105 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1894
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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