Bull Creek #3 in Mesa, Colorado, is a privately owned dam that serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1895, this Earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet with a structural height of 25 feet, spanning a length of 180 feet. With a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 6 acres and has a maximum discharge of 990 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified with a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the risk assessment for Bull Creek #3 indicates a moderate risk level.

Located in Molina, Colorado, along the Bull Creek-TR stream, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. With a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway type, Bull Creek #3 has not been modified over the years and has a history of routine inspections every 6 years. Although it has a moderate risk level, the dam has not been assigned a risk management plan or specific measures. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region may find Bull Creek #3 an intriguing structure to study and monitor for its historical significance and potential impact on the surrounding environment.