Currie Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Currie is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Bryan, Oklahoma along the TR-BLUE RIVER.


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Summary

Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam stands at 24 feet high and has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation, providing essential water resources for agricultural activities in the region.

Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Currie has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Despite being in operation for over four decades, the dam has undergone only five inspections, with the last one recorded in October 2009. With a maximum discharge capacity of 296 cubic feet per second, the dam's controlled spillway and valve outlet gate ensure effective water management and risk mitigation.

Located in the Fort Worth District and under state jurisdiction, Currie is a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, understanding and maintaining dams like Currie are crucial for ensuring sustainable water usage and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

472

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-BLUE RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

130

Structural Height

24

Outlet Gates

Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

24
       
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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. 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

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, 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.