Curtis Lake
Curtis Lake is an earth dam located in Larimer County, Colorado, built in 1906. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Curtis Lake
The primary purpose of Curtis Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Water Supply & Storage Co. (frick, Donald) (private). It impounds the Poudre River near Fort Collins.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 3,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 139 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,878 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1906, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer |
| Nearest City | Fort Collins |
| River/Stream | Poudre River |
| Coordinates | 40.66416, -105.12780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,878 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,878 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 139 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 545 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WATER SUPPLY & STORAGE CO. (FRICK, DONALD) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00131 |
| Federal ID | CO00131 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |