Cottonwood #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Granada, Colorado, along Cottonwood Creek. Completed in 1950, the dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 172 acre-feet, primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 0 acres, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed.

Although the dam has not been inspected since November 1991, it is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The risk assessment for Cottonwood #2 indicates a high risk level of 2, prompting the need for potential risk management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 412 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 14 feet, the dam serves as a valuable resource for water storage and management in the region, contributing to the overall water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts in the area.