Bull Park #2 dam
Bull Park #2
Bull Park #2 is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Yampa, Colorado, along Watson Creek. Completed in 1911, this earth dam stands at 22 feet in height and spans 150 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with fair condition assessment, Bull Park #2 poses a moderate risk due to its age and potential for failure. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 83 cubic feet per second. With a history of regular inspections every 6 years, the last assessment was conducted in August 2015, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with this vital water resource infrastructure.
The surrounding community and water resource enthusiasts are encouraged to stay informed about the state of Bull Park #2, as it plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation activities in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, ensuring the safety and stability of this dam is essential for water management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bull Park #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yampa River Above Stagecoach Reservoir | 6 cfs | → |
| Yampa River Below Stagecoach Reservoir | 16 cfs | → |
| Walton Creek Near Steamboat Springs | 372 cfs | → |
| Yampa River At Steamboat Springs | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs | 292 cfs | → |
| Elk River Near Milner | 1,670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bull Park #2.
Boat launches
- Uncompahgre Road Routt County
- Catamount Bridge Boat Ramp
- Pinball Access Boat Ramp
- Two Bridges Boat Ramp
- State Bridge Boat Ramp
- State Bridge River Access
Campgrounds
- Bear River Developed Camp Sites
- Crosho Lake Recreation Area
- Bear Lake Campground
- Chapman Reservoir Campground
- Chapman Reservoir
- Sheriffs Reservoir
Fishing spots
- Crosho Lake
- Yamcolo Reservoir
- Bear Lake Fishing Pier
- Lake Of The Woods
- Trappers Lake
- Stagecoach Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Burns To Dotsero
- South Section Line Sec 34, T1n, R83w To Confluence With Decker Creek
- State Bridge To Two Bridges
- Lower Fish Creek
- Colorado River Segment 6
- State Bridge To Burns
More reservoirs
Track Bull Park #2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bull Park #2
Where does the data for Bull Park #2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bull Park #2.