Cottonwood #2
Cottonwood #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cottonwood #2
The primary purpose of Cottonwood #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cottonwood Res Company (currier, President, Carlyl (private). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Molina.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 273 acre-feet. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.08000, -107.98557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 273 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,284 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | COTTONWOOD RES COMPANY (CURRIER, PRESIDENT, CARLYL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01755 |
| Federal ID | CO01755 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |