Middle Cottonwood Dam
Middle Cottonwood Dam is an other dam located in Fremont County, Wyoming, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Middle Cottonwood Dam
The primary purpose of Middle Cottonwood Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Cottonwood Drain Draw near Thermopolis.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 117 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 613 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Thermopolis |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Drain Draw |
| Coordinates | 43.31410, -108.32310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 117 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01288 |
| Federal ID | WY01288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |