Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West
Key Takeaway
Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | CO02907 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF NORTHGLENN (KENT KISSELMAN)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West?
Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West?
Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West is owned by CITY OF NORTHGLENN (KENT KISSELMAN) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West built?
Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West was completed in 1982, making it 44 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West?
Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West?
Bull Canal Lagoon Cell 3 West has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.