Bullfrog
Bullfrog is an earth dam located in Montrose County, Colorado, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bullfrog
The primary purpose of Bullfrog is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Davis, Hank (private). It impounds the Roubideau Creek-tr near Delta.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 357 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Montrose |
| Nearest City | Delta |
| River/Stream | Roubideau Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.50668, -108.36057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 357 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 273 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAVIS, HANK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00468 |
| Federal ID | CO00468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |