Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control

Cottonwood Creek· LaMoure, North Dakota· Built 2005· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 32.4% in ND)
Dam Length906 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage207 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area246 sq mi
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)
NID IDND01024

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ND DWR

Ownership

ND Game & Fish

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control?

Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control?

Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control is owned by ND Game & Fish (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control built?

Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control was completed in 2005, making it 21 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control?

Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control?

Cottonwood Creek Sediment Control has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.