Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 East is a water resource infrastructure located in Weld, Colorado, designed by Sheaffer & Roland and completed in 1982.
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This earth dam structure stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 49 feet. The primary purpose of the dam is classified as "Other", and it serves as a water storage facility with a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet.
Owned by the local government, Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 East is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. The dam has a low hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of High (2). While its condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", the last inspection was conducted in June 2002, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 6 years.
Situated on the Big Dry Creek watershed, this lagoon structure plays a vital role in water management and flood control in the region. With its strategic location in Fort Lupton and a surface area of 4 acres, Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 East represents a key piece of infrastructure for maintaining water security and resilience in Weld County, Colorado.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
2200 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
BIG DRY CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Structural Height |
49 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
49 |
South Platte River At Henderson
|
307cfs |
Big Dry Creek At Mouth Near Fort Lupton
|
48cfs |
Big Dry Creek At Westminster
|
6cfs |
South Platte River At Fort Lupton
|
403cfs |
Boulder Creek At Mouth
|
44cfs |
St. Vrain Creek Below Longmont
|
-999999cfs |