Currier #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 368 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Currier #2
The primary purpose of Currier #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Currier, Merial (private). It impounds the Sheep Creek near Collbran.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 368 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2021.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Collbran |
| River/Stream | Sheep Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.29168, -107.72390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 368 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,038 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Currier, Merial |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01375 |
| Federal ID | CO01375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |