Cotter Tailings

Fremont County, Colorado (near CANON CITY)

River/Stream: SAND CREEK-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
104 ft
Dam Length
5,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1980
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2000-09-21

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO02206
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.40000, -105.22558
Age
46 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.