Cottonwood Lake

Chaffee County, Colorado (near TINCUP)

River/Stream: SOUTH COTTONWOOD CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
41 ft
Reservoir Storage
120 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
540 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2013-09-17

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
CO03036
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
38.78137, -106.27717
Age
90 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.