Cottonwood Meadows
Cottonwood Meadows is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cottonwood Meadows
The primary purpose of Cottonwood Meadows is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek near Westside.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Westside |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.28219, -120.63576 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00373 |
| Federal ID | OR00373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |