Bull Canal (Main Reservoir)

Weld County, Colorado (near FORT LUPTON)

River/Stream: BIG DRY CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
65 ft
Dam Length
10,491 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,548 acre-ft
Year Completed
1982
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
165 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-10-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CO02666
State
Colorado (CO)
Coordinates
40.01455, -104.95960
Age
44 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.