Curiton dam
Curiton
Curiton, also known as W.O.P., is a private water resource located in Avondale, Colorado. This irrigation dam, completed in 1903, stands at 9 feet tall and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Chico Creek-Tr, serving as a vital water source for agricultural purposes in the region.
Even though Curiton's hazard potential is categorized as low, it is deemed to have a high risk level due to its age and condition assessment being marked as "Not Rated". The dam does not have a spillway but features a spillway width of 30 feet. It is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspection, with the last recorded inspection dating back to October 26, 1979.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Curiton an intriguing site to study, given its historical significance in water management and irrigation practices. With its location in El Paso County and proximity to Congressional District 05, Curiton serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and regulating water infrastructure to ensure sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Curiton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek Near Pinon | 46 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain | 82 cfs | → |
| Jimmy Camp Creek At Fountain | 1 cfs | → |
| Little Fountain Creek Near Fountain | 0 cfs | → |
| Fountain Creek At Pueblo | 124 cfs | → |
| St. Charles River At Vineland | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Curiton.
Campgrounds
- Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
- Juniper Breaks - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park
- Arkansas Point - Lake Pueblo State Park
- Eagle View Campground
- Northern Plains - Lake Pueblo State Park
Fishing spots
- Willow Springs Ponds
- Teller Reservoir
- Valco Ponds (North Gateway Park)
- Lake Minnequa
- Pueblo Reservoir
- Quail Lake
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Curiton 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 Curiton
Where does the data for Curiton 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 Curiton.