Curry Lake Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Curry Lake Dam, located in Oldham, Texas, was completed in 1971 and serves as a private earth dam along the TR-LOST MULE CREEK.
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Summary
Standing at 30 feet tall and 840 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 96 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition has not been officially rated, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available."
While Curry Lake Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The dam's risk assessment is categorized as high, with a hazard potential rating of 2. As a privately owned structure, the dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to periodic inspections and permitting requirements. With its unique design and high risk profile, Curry Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam safety and management.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOST MULE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
192 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Curry Lake Dam