Cottonmill Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Nearest City | KEARNEY |
| River/Stream | TR-PLATTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.70208, -99.14324 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 145 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Kearney |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |