Currier
Currier is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Currier
The primary purpose of Currier is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/06/1964. That was over 61 years ago.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| River/Stream | Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.08830, -107.97830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/1964 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO82444 |
| Federal ID | CO82444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |