Curtiss Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Harold Kelly Dam Broyles Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Curtiss Lake Dam, located in Grundy, Missouri, is a private earth dam completed in 1974 primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agriculture in the region. Situated on TR-Medicine Creek, the dam covers a surface area of 6 acres and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock containment, recreation, and water supply.
Despite being privately owned, Curtiss Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential. The dam has not been rated for its condition, but it continues to function effectively for irrigation needs in the area. With no associated structures and no recent inspection data available, the emergency preparedness and risk assessment measures for the dam are not clearly documented. However, being a key source of water for irrigation, the dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Curtiss Lake Dam presents an interesting case study of a privately owned structure that serves a variety of purposes beyond irrigation. The dam's location on TR-Medicine Creek and its storage capacity make it an important asset for water management in Grundy County. While the dam's condition assessment and emergency preparedness information are lacking, its role in supporting agriculture and local water supply highlights the significance of such structures in sustaining communities and ecosystems in the face of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MEDICINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
80 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Medicine Creek Near Laredo
|
6cfs |
Thompson River At Trenton
|
111cfs |
Locust Creek Near Linneus
|
35cfs |
Grand River At Chillicothe
|
361cfs |
Grand River Near Gallatin
|
61cfs |
Grand River Near Sumner
|
220cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Curtiss Lake Dam