Cottonwood Lake
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth |
| Nearest City | Beauford |
| River/Stream | Big Cobb River-TR |
| Coordinates | 43.94203, -93.86203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 213 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 359 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MNDNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |