PROJC01874 ‎(2)‎

• Contract/PO #: C150188
• Contractor Name: Bull Creek Reservoir, Canal & Power Company
• Contract Type: Loan
• Water District: 0
• County: Mesa
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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Table 1
Summary of Reservoir Capacity
and Existing Water Rights
Bull Creek Reservoirs Nos. 1, 2 and 4

Reservoir Existing Proposed Proposed Existing
Capacity, AF Increase, AF CaDacitv, AF Water Riahts, AF
Bull Creek No. 1 52.4 101.27 153.67 153.67
Bull Creek NO.2 79.6 40.60 120.20 120.20
Bull Creek NO.4 207.2 105.49 312.69 312.69
Total 339.2 247.36 586.56 586.56

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND ALTERNATIVES

The purpose of this project is to provide a means for the Bull Creek Reservoir, Canal and Power
Company to continue proYiding irrigation water to shareholders while maximizing existing senior
water rights. Three alternatives were considered:

1.) No-action.
2.) Rehabilitate only Bull Creek Reservoir No.4
3.) Enlarge Bull Creek Reservoirs Nos. 1 and 2 and rehabilitate Bull Creek Reservoir No.4

SELECTED ALTERNATIVE

Alternative No.1, No Action, was considered unacceptable since it means the Reservoir
Company could not deliver sufficient water to its shareholders, and would lose senior water
rights.

Alternative No. 2 was ruled out because it likewise limits that amount of water available to
shareholders, and would still result in loss of senior water rights.

Alternative No. 3 was chosen as the preferred alternative, as it provides the best value to the
shareholders, preserves and enhances the Reservoir Company's resources, and allows the

Bull Creek Reservoir, Canal and Power Company
Bull Creek Reservoirs Nos. 1,2 and 4, Feasibility Study
May 31,2004

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