Cottonwood Lake
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Hanley Falls |
| River/Stream | Yellow Medicine River-TR |
| Coordinates | 44.62193, -95.69174 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,582 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,582 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 378 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Grade Stabilization |
| Owner | County of Lyon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |