Cottaquilla
Cottaquilla is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cottaquilla
The primary purpose of Cottaquilla is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Girl Scouts Of America (private). It impounds the Tr Cottaquilla near White Plains.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | White Plains |
| River/Stream | Tr Cottaquilla |
| Coordinates | 33.76000, -85.71500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00950 |
| Federal ID | AL00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |