Cottonwood Lake

Lyon County, Minnesota (near Hanley Falls)

River/Stream: Yellow Medicine River-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
3,582 acre-ft
Year Completed
1960
Primary Purpose
Grade Stabilization
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2018-11-14

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

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MN00768
State
Minnesota (MN)
Coordinates
44.62193, -95.69174
Age
66 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.