Upper Cottonwood Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWyoming
CountyFremont
Nearest CityTHERMOPOLIS
River/StreamCOTTONWOOD DRAIN DRAW
Coordinates43.31140, -108.38100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage194 acre-ft
Max Storage194 acre-ft
Normal Storage194 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge20,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWY01301
Federal IDWY01301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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