Cottonwood Detention Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | PARKDALE |
| River/Stream | TRIBUARY TO COTTENWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.67217, -105.66778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 131 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |