Curr
Curr is an earth dam located in El Paso County, Colorado, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Curr
The primary purpose of Curr is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Cheyenne Mountain Resort And Country Club (private). It impounds the Fountain Creek-tr near Colorado Springs.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 2,155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 706 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 03/24/2022.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso |
| Nearest City | Colorado Springs |
| River/Stream | Fountain Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.78000, -104.82223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 706 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,446 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT AND COUNTRY CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00412 |
| Federal ID | CO00412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |