Bull Basin #2
Bull Basin #2 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bull Basin #2
The primary purpose of Bull Basin #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ute Water Conservancy District (private). It impounds the Bull Creek-tr near Molina.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Bull Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.08854, -108.01123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | UTE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00914 |
| Federal ID | CO00914 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |