Bull Creek #3
Bull Creek #3 is an earth dam located in Mesa County, Colorado, built in 1895. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bull Creek #3
The primary purpose of Bull Creek #3 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bull Creek Res. Co. (groo, John) (private). It impounds the Bull Creek-tr near Molina.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century old.
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 07/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Nearest City | Molina |
| River/Stream | Bull Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.07952, -108.03722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 990 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BULL CREEK RES. CO. (GROO, JOHN) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00911 |
| Federal ID | CO00911 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |