Curr dam
Curr
Curr is a privately owned dam located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the Fountain Creek-TR river. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at 47 feet tall and stretches 2155 feet in length, providing irrigation, flood risk reduction, and recreational opportunities in the area. With a storage capacity of 706 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 12446 cubic feet per second, Curr plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Curr's condition is deemed satisfactory as of the last inspection in May 2020. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam is closely monitored and inspected biennially to ensure its structural integrity. The dam lacks a spillway, but its satisfactory condition and regular maintenance contribute to its overall safety and functionality for irrigation purposes.
Curr's presence not only serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area but also highlights the intersection of water management and climate considerations. As climate change continues to impact water availability and usage, dams like Curr play a crucial role in adapting to changing conditions and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources for both agricultural and recreational purposes in Colorado.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Curr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Cr Bl Janitell Rd Bl Colo. Springs | 58 cfs | → |
| Cheyenne Creek At Evans Ave At Colorado Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Colorado Springs | 41 cfs | → |
| Sand Creek Above Mouth At Colorado Springs | 3 cfs | → |
| Monument Cr At Bijou St. | 35 cfs | → |
| Clover Ditch Drain At Quinn St Nr Widefield | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Curr.
Campgrounds
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Wye
- Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
- Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
- Peregrine Pines Family Camp
- Peregrine Pines Military - Usaf Academy
Fishing spots
- Quail Lake
- Prospect Lake (Colorado Springs)
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Pikeview Reservoir
- Rosemont Reservoir
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Curr in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Curr
Where does the data for Curr come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Curr.