Cottonwood Lake
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Chaffee |
| Nearest City | TINCUP |
| River/Stream | SOUTH COTTONWOOD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.78137, -106.27717 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 41 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |