Parker Basin #3
Colorado — Mesa County — COTTONWOOD CREEK
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| River | COTTONWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.10167, -107.95724 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 21, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1899 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL |
| Other Name | Big Meadows |
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.