Parker Basin #3

Colorado — Mesa County — COTTONWOOD CREEK

Location

StateColorado
CountyMesa
RiverCOTTONWOOD CREEK
Coordinates39.10167, -107.95724

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage579 acre-ft
Max Storage579 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 21, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1899
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCOTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL
Other NameBig Meadows

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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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