Cottonwood Springs Dam
The earthen dam was constructed in 1969 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with a height of 123 feet and a length at its crest of 1190 feet. It impounds Cottonwood Springs Creek for area flood control.
The reservoir it creates, Cottonwood Springs Lake, has a water surface of 36 acres and has a maximum capacity of 11,635 acre-feet. Recreation is year-round and includes camping, hiking, and fishing. Recreation is managed by the Corps of Engineers.
The dam and lake is approximately 6 miles west of Hot Springs, South Dakota. Cold Brook Dam, another Corps of Engineers dam is located about 5 miles northeast.
The dam and reservoir are located within the Cheyenne River watershed.
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References
- ^ "Omaha District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Home Page". Archived from the original on 2012-08-02. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ "Cottonwood Springs Lake". Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2004-10-19. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
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