Curry Dam is a dam located in Pondera County, Montana. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Curry Dam
The primary purpose of Curry Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Curry Cattle Inc. (private). It impounds the Cartwright Coulee.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 172 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Pondera |
| River/Stream | Cartwright Coulee |
| Coordinates | 48.30400, -112.40800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Curry Cattle Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MT03963 |
| Federal ID | MT03963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |