Wyoming State Water Plan
Wyoming State Water Plan
Wyoming Water Development Office
6920 Yellowtail Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7626
Wyoming Water Development Office
6920 Yellowtail Rd
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7626
| Subject: | Irrigation Diversion Operation and Description Memoranda |
| Prepared By: | BRS Engineering |
| Date: | 2003 |
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM
LOST CABIN WATERWORKS DITCH
DIVERSION DESCRIPTION
One 3' screwtype sliding steel gate over 36" culvert.
DIVERSION LOCATION
Source: Badwater Creek
S 38E 30' E, 1887' from the NW corner Section 26, Township 39N, Range 90W, and is in the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 26.
CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION
Open dirt ditch 3 miles long with one 2 1/2 mile extension, plus three reservoir supply ditches totaling another 1 1/2 miles of ditch. Ditch serves approximately 1250 acres in one land ownership, plus the town of Lost Cabin. Ditch is also the supply ditch for Okie Reservoir, and Lost Cabin Waterworks Reservoirs 1,2 and 3. Ditch capacity is approximately 30 c.f.s. (includes acres originally permitted under Tyrell, Norton and Coughey ditches.)
WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
| Priority Date | Permit Number | Permit Use | Acres | Flow(cfs) | (af) | Cumulative Flow(cfs) | Comments |
| 7/17/1900 | 2723 | Irr. | 33.00 | 0.47 | 0.47 | ||
| 4/10/1903 | 5408 | Irr. | 22.00 | 0.31 | 0.78 | ||
| 4/10/1903 | 5575 | Irr. | 20.00 | 0.28 | 1.06 | ||
| 12/19/1905 | 1478E | Irr. | 59.00 | 0.84 | 1.90 | ||
| 10/04/1909 | 2129E | Irr. | 224.00 | 3.20 | 5.10 | ||
| 5/27/1910 | 2283E | Irr. | 885.00 | 12.65 | 17.75 | ||
| 9/03/1947 | 5449E | Supply | |||||
| 11/05/1951 | 5962E | Supply |
STORAGE RIGHTS
Okie Reservoir, Lost Cabin Waterworks Reservoirs No. 1, 2, and 3.
ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES
Varies with the time of year; estimated 30% at peak.
IRRIGATION PRACTICES
Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by the use of irrigation pipe.
CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE
Alfalfa hay, grass hay, pasture, yards and gardens.
RETURN FLOWS
Minimal
OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Burlington Resources
c/o Zane Fross
Lysite, WY
(307) 876-2348
PHOTO LOG
Information collected from files available at Division 3 Office of the State Engineer Office in Riverton, WY, and from the ditch contact person when available.
DIVERSION RECORD
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM
OKIE DITCH
DIVERSION DESCRIPTION
One 42" rectangular metal sliding gate on screw stem in timber headwall.
DIVERSION LOCATION
Source: Badwater Creek
S 60E41' W, 1699' from the NE corner section 3, Township 38N, Range 90W, and is in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 3
CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION
Open dirt ditch approximately 4 miles long delivering water to 1035 acres in one ownership. Includes delivery to lands originally permitted under Smith and Cummings ditches. Ditch capacity is approximately 25 c.f.s.
WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
| Priority Date | Permit Number | Permit Use | Acres | Flow(cfs) | (af) | Cumulative Flow(cfs) | Comments |
| 1884 | Terr. | Irr. | 79.00 | 1.12 | 1.12 | ||
| 1889 | 146E | Irr. | 167.00 | 2.38 | 3.50 | ||
| 4/14/1900 | 2547 | Irr. | 40.00 | 0.57 | 4.07 | ||
| 7/17/1900 | 2722 | Irr. | 13.00 | 0.18 | 4.25 | ||
| 4/30/1910 | 2227E | Irr. | 735.50 | 10.50 | 14.75 |
STORAGE RIGHTS
Okie Reservoir, Lost Cabin Waterworks Reservoirs No. 1, 2, and 3.
ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES
Varies with the time of year; estimated 30-35% at peak.
IRRIGATION PRACTICES
Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by the use of irrigation pipe.
CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE
Alfalfa hay, grass hay, pasture.
RETURN FLOWS
Minimal
OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Burlington Resources
c/o Zane Fross
Lysite, WY
(307) 876-2348
PHOTO LOG
Information collected from files available at Division 3 Office of the State Engineer Office in Riverton, WY, and from the ditch contact person when available.
DIVERSION RECORD