Harvey - Murry dam
Harvey - Murry
Harvey - Murry is a privately owned dam located in Parkdale, Colorado, along the Currant Creek-OS river stream. Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1953, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a hydraulic height of 40 feet, serving primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 345 cubic feet per second, Harvey - Murry plays a crucial role in water resource management in Fremont County.
Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high risk level, warranting further evaluation and potential risk management measures. While it is not currently rated for its condition, the last inspection of Harvey - Murry took place in 1992. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its emergency action plan status and inundation maps are not readily available. With its prominent location and importance for irrigation, ensuring the safety and maintenance of Harvey - Murry is essential for the surrounding community and water resource sustainability in the region.
As a significant structure in the region, Harvey - Murry highlights the intersection between water resource management, climate resilience, and infrastructure safety. With its historical significance and ongoing role in irrigation, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and risk assessment for critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring and addressing the challenges facing Harvey - Murry can provide valuable insights into sustainable water management practices and the need for proactive risk management strategies in the face of potential hazards.
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 Harvey - Murry -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas River At Parkdale | 285 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Canon City | 207 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Creek Below Cripple Creek Near Victor | 5 cfs | → |
| Beaver Cr Abv Upper Beaver Cemetery Nr Penrose | 6 cfs | → |
| Grape Creek Near Westcliffe | 6 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Above Highway 115 Near Penrose | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harvey - Murry.
Boat launches
- Ahra - Parkdale Rec Site
- Ahra - Spikebuck Rec Site
- Ahra - Pinnacle Rock Rec Site
- Ahra - Lone Pine Rec Site
- Ahra - Canyon Trading Post
- Ahra - Vallie Bridge Rec Site
Campgrounds
- Five Points - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area
- Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 14
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 12
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 10
- Sand Gulch Campground Campsite 11
Fishing spots
- Brush Hollow Reservoir
- Deweese Reservoir
- Skaguay Reservoir
- Mason Reservoir
- Rosemont Reservoir
- Mcreynolds Reservoir
Paddle runs
Track Harvey - Murry 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 Harvey - Murry
Where does the data for Harvey - Murry 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 Low 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 Harvey - Murry.