Currie
Key Takeaway
Currie is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 296 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | OK21179 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CURRIE LAND CO LP C/O CORLISS CURRIE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Currie?
Currie is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Currie?
Currie is owned by CURRIE LAND CO LP C/O CORLISS CURRIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Currie built?
Currie was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Currie?
Currie serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Currie?
Currie has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Currie last inspected?
Currie was last inspected on October 27, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.