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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM

Subject:Irrigation Diversion Operation and Description Memoranda
Prepared By:BRS Engineering
Date:2003

Owl Creek

Baylor, Purvis, Thompson and Farmer Ditch
Chessington-Wilson
Sliney Ditch No. 1
Southside Canal
Woodard Johnson

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM

BAYLOR, PURVIS, THOMPSON AND FARMER DITCH

USGS ID 43108 F4, 43108 F3 USGS NAME THOMPSON RESERVOIRS, RATTLESNAKE GULTCH

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

36" diameter pipe with drop boards.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Owl Creek
S 68E W, 1188' from the East quarter corner of Section 9, Township 43N, Range 97W, and is in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 9.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt ditch approximately 7 1/4 miles long serving approximately 1240 acres and 6 users. Ditch is also supply ditch for Thompson Reservoirs. Ditch capacity is approximately 20 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS

Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
10/04/18992308Irr., Dom.176.00 2.51
2.51
12/09/19051572EIrr.339.00 4.84
7.35
12/31/19061690EIrr., Dom.154.00 2.20
9.55
5/22/19092117EIrr.571.00 8.14
17.69

STORAGE RIGHTS

Anchor Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 30-35% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by ditch lining and irrigation pipe. Short supply stream.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, grass hay, pasture, occasional small grain, lawn and garden.

RETURN FLOWS

Minimal - all to Owl Creek.

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Leroy Shumway
Hamilton Dome, WY
(307)867-2487

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

YearMeasured Data
1983
1984
1985
1986
1995
19964/15, 2.39 cfs; 4/18, 9.41 cfs; 4/24, 4.07 cfs; 4/29, 2.15 cfs; 5/9, 1 cfs; 5/16, 4.54 cfs; 5/17, Off; 5/23, 7.15 cfs; 5/30, 7.15 cfs; 6/6, 11.25 cfs; 6/11, 9.11 cfs; 6/18, 10.16 cfs; 6/27, 5.36 cfs; 7/2, 6.23 cfs; 7/12, 9.11 cfs; 7/17, 9.11 cfs; 7/26, 1.91 cfs; 7/31, 2.39 cfs; 8/5, Off; 8/6, Off; 8/7, Off; 8/8, Off; 8/9, Off; 8/19, Off; 8/20, Off; 8/21, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/23, Off; 8/26, Off; 8/27, Off; 8/28, Off; 8/29, Off; 8/30, Off; 9/3, Off; 9/4, Off; 9/5, Off; 9/6, Off; 9/9, Off; 9/10, Off; 9/11, Off; 9/12, Off; 9/13, Off; 9/16, Off; 9/17, Off; 9/18, Off; 9/19, Off; 9/20, Off; 9/24, 3.77 cfs; 10/2, 3.06 cfs
19974/16, 4.38 cfs; 4/23, 1.68 cfs; 4/29, 0.5 cfs; 5/7, 1.26 cfs; 5/20, 5.36 cfs; 5/29, 7.15 cfs; 6/4, 11.25 cfs; 6/19, 9.11 cfs; 6/26, 9.11 cfs; 7/7, 13.55 cfs; 8/5, 9.11 cfs; 8/28, 4.54 cfs; 9/3, 4.54 cfs; 10/14, 2.39 cfs
19984/27, Off; 5/4, Off; 5/15, 8.3 cfs; 5/18, 13.55 cfs; 5/27, 11.7 cfs; 6/5, 11.23 cfs; 6/12, 24.2 cfs; 6/19, 7.15 cfs; 6/26, 4.54 cfs; 7/1, 3 cfs; 7/10, 5.03 cfs; 7/15, 5.36 cfs; 7/21, 5.36 cfs; 7/28, 13.55 cfs; 8/6, 5.36 cfs; 8/14, 5.36 cfs; 8/28, 7.15 cfs; 9/4, 5.36 cfs; 9/8, 4.07 cfs
19994/19, Off; 5/3, Off; 5/10, Off; 5/17, Off; 5/24, Off; 6/4, 11.25 cfs; 6/8, 0.82 cfs; 6/14, 18.6 cfs; 6/22, 4.7 cfs; 7/9, 5.03 cfs; 7/14, 4.38 cfs; 7/28, 8.71 cfs; 8/4, 11.25 cfs; 8/11, 12.38 cfs; 8/18, 9.74 cfs; 8/24, 1.91 cfs; 9/2, 6.23 cfs; 9/9, 5.7 cfs; 9/15, 4.86 cfs
20003/27, Off; 4/3, 2.1 cfs; 4/10, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/24, Off; 5/1, Off; 5/9, 6.05 cfs; 5/15, Off; 5/26, 10.38 cfs; 6/1, 11.25 cfs; 6/9, 5.36 cfs; 6/17, 9.11 cfs; 6/19, Off; 6/26, Off; 7/3, 3.19 cfs; 7/10, Off
20014/16, Off; 4/23, Off; 4/30, Off; 5/7, Off; 5/21, 8.71 cfs; 5/28, Off; 9/30, Off
Notes:
1 For days in which two measurements were taken, one of the measurments was assigned to the day immediately before or after the actual measurement day.
2 Data from SEO Hydrographers Reports for years when spot measurements taken.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM

CHESSINGTON - WILSON DITCH

USGS ID 43108 F4 USGS NAME THOMPSON RESERVOIRS

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 36" screwtype sliding steel gate in concrete headwall, with 24" screwtype sandgate.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Owl Creek
S 74E 15' E, 1381' from the NW corner of Section 33, Township 9N, Range 3E, and is in the NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 33.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt ditch approximately 4 miles long delivering to approximately 350 acres and 4 users. Ditch capactiy is approximately 15 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
7/03/1868Wind River TribesIrr.246.00
1168.16

08/22/078125Irr.86.11.23
1.23

STORAGE RIGHTS

Anchor Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 25-30% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by gated pipe and some ditch lining.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, native hay, pasture, lawn and gardens, occasional small grains.

RETURN FLOWS

Minimal; 100% to Owl Creek

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Steve Jones
Thermopolis, WY
(307) 867-2426

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

YearMeasured Data
19836/5, Off; 6/9, 7.5 cfs; 6/12, 7.81 cfs; 6/16, 7.5 cfs; 6/21, 6.56 cfs; 6/23, 6.5 cfs; 6/28, 7.81 cfs; 7/1, 7.33 cfs; 7/5, 8.3 cfs; 7/8, 8 cfs; 7/11, 6.81 cfs; 7/14, 6.5 cfs; 7/18, 5.82 cfs; 7/21, 5.97 cfs; 7/25, 7.97 cfs; 7/28, 8.63 cfs; 8/2, 8.63 cfs; 8/4, 7.33 cfs; 8/7, 9.13 cfs; 8/10, 8.79 cfs; 8/14, 2.42 cfs; 8/18, Off; 8/20, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/25, Off; 8/27, Off; 9/5, 5.39 cfs; 9/7, 5.25 cfs
19845/10, 3.08 cfs; 5/15, 5.68 cfs; 5/18, 5.53 cfs; 5/22, 8.63 cfs; 5/25, 7.97 cfs; 5/29, 6.56 cfs; 6/2, 6.11 cfs; 6/3, 7.65 cfs; 6/7, 10 cfs; 6/12, 4.05 cfs; 6/14, 5.82 cfs; 6/19, 11.26 cfs; 6/22, 10.35 cfs; 6/25, 10.17 cfs; 6/27, 8.63 cfs; 6/29, 7.81 cfs; 7/2, 7.33 cfs; 7/6, 7.825 cfs; 7/9, 6.76 cfs; 7/12, 9.85 cfs; 7/13, Off; 7/16, Off; 7/18, Off; 7/21, Off; 7/23, Off; 7/24, Off; 7/26, Off; 7/27, Off; 7/29, Off; 8/1, Off; 8/3, Off; 8/7, Off; 8/10, Off; 8/13, Off; 8/16, Off; 8/19, Off; 8/21, Off; 8/27, Off; 8/30, Off; 9/3, Off; 9/6, Off; 9/10, Off; 9/13, Off; 9/17, Off; 9/22, Off
19856/17, Off; 6/19, Off; 6/20, Off
19864/22, 5.39 cfs; 4/23, 5.97 cfs; 4/24, 10.53 cfs; 4/27, 4.05 cfs; 5/4, 13.96 cfs; 5/5, 6.86 cfs; 5/11, 0.96 cfs; 5/26, 6.86 cfs; 5/28, 5.85 cfs; 5/29, 9.3 cfs; 6/2, 9.3 cfs; 6/5, 10.53 cfs; 6/9, 9.3 cfs; 6/11, 9.13 cfs; 6/13, 9.13 cfs; 6/16, 9.3 cfs; 6/18, 6.53 cfs; 6/24, 8.79 cfs; 7/7, 4.05 cfs; 7/9, 3.93 cfs; 8/16, 2.32 cfs
19955/30, 4.08 cfs; 5/31, 4.39 cfs; 6/12, Off; 6/13, Off; 7/12, 12 cfs; 7/24, 9.82 cfs; 8/1, 8.46 cfs; 8/9, 12 cfs; 8/14, 10.17 cfs; 8/18, Off; 8/29, 6.86 cfs; 9/5, 5.39 cfs; 9/8, 8.46 cfs; 9/11, 8.46 cfs; 9/14, 8.13 cfs
19964/29, Off; 4/30, Off; 5/1, Off; 5/2, Off; 5/3, Off; 5/7, 2.86 cfs; 5/16, 6.26 cfs; 5/20, 6.11 cfs; 6/6, 8.79 cfs; 6/10, 9.3 cfs; 6/21, 8.46 cfs; 6/26, 4.05 cfs; 7/3, 3.32 cfs; 7/11, 11.19 cfs; 7/17, 10.89 cfs; 7/23, 8.46 cfs; 8/1, 9.48 cfs; 8/9, 6.85 cfs; 8/19, Off; 8/20, Off; 8/21, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/23, Off; 8/27, 1.63 cfs; 9/4, 1.46 cfs; 9/11, 1.82 cfs; 9/16, Off; 9/17, Off; 9/18, Off; 9/19, Off; 9/20, Off; 10/11, 2.86 cfs
19974/24, 2.86 cfs; 4/30, 3.08 cfs; 5/7, 4.05 cfs; 5/14, 4.05 cfs; 5/20, 9.48 cfs; 5/21, 8.46 cfs; 5/30, 7.81 cfs; 6/5, 5.39 cfs; 6/20, 2.03 cfs; 6/24, 4.05 cfs; 7/9, 4.05 cfs; 7/18, 10.17 cfs; 7/25, 10.53 cfs; 7/31, 10.17 cfs; 8/8, 8.46 cfs; 9/8, 3.8 cfs; 9/12, 8.46 cfs; 9/15, 9.82 cfs; 9/24, 3.44 cfs; 9/30, 1.63 cfs
19984/27, Off; 5/4, Off; 5/15, 5.97 cfs; 5/20, 8.13 cfs; 5/26, 4.05 cfs; 6/1, 12 cfs; 6/10, 4.05 cfs; 6/16, 3.8 cfs; 6/26, 4.84 cfs; 7/2, 2 cfs; 7/6, 1.48 cfs; 7/13, 6.86 cfs; 7/21, 12 cfs; 7/28, 11.26 cfs; 8/4, 1.46 cfs; 8/11, 2.86 cfs; 8/26, 7.49 cfs; 9/2, 8.13 cfs; 9/11, Off
19994/19, Off; 5/3, Off; 5/10, Off; 5/24, Off; 6/1, Off; 6/7, Off; 6/15, 2.86 cfs; 6/22, 2.42 cfs; 7/7, 10.17 cfs; 7/13, 10.89 cfs; 7/28, 8.46 cfs; 8/4, 13.15 cfs; 8/11, 13.15 cfs; 8/18, 6.86 cfs; 8/24, 0.96 cfs; 9/2, 8.46 cfs; 9/9, Off; 9/15, Off
20003/28, 2.86 cfs; 4/4, 3.58 cfs; 4/11, 5.39 cfs; 4/17, 4.57 cfs; 4/28, 5.11 cfs; 5/2, 7.65 cfs; 5/8, 12.36 cfs; 5/15, 5.11 cfs; 5/26, 12.36 cfs; 6/1, 7.81 cfs; 6/5, 8.4 cfs; 6/13, 5.97 cfs; 6/21, 3.56 cfs; 6/26, Off; 7/3, Off; 7/10, 5.68 cfs; 7/20, 4.05 cfs; 7/25, 1.82 cfs; 7/26, 1.28 cfs; 7/27, 1.46 cfs; 7/28, 1.82 cfs; 7/31, 1.28 cfs; 8/2, 1.12 cfs; 8/4, 1.28 cfs; 8/10, 0.92 cfs; 8/14, 0.6 cfs; 8/18, 0.96 cfs; 8/20, 2.22 cfs; 8/23, 0.55 cfs; 8/28, 0.96 cfs; 9/1, 3.8 cfs; 9/5, 2.64 cfs; 9/7, 1.46 cfs; 9/11, 1.82 cfs; 9/13, 1.28 cfs; 9/15, 2.42 cfs; 9/18, 1.53 cfs
20014/16, 0.5 cfs; 4/24, 1.82 cfs; 5/1, 3.08 cfs; 5/9, 1.12 cfs; 5/17, 6.86 cfs; 5/18, 6.86 cfs; 5/19, 6.86 cfs; 5/24, 2.86 cfs; 5/25, 4.05 cfs; 5/29, 4.05 cfs; 6/15, 0.5 cfs; 6/26, 0.93 cfs; 6/27, 1.28 cfs; 7/9, 2.86 cfs; 7/10, 4.84 cfs; 7/12, 7.81 cfs; 7/16, 7.65 cfs; 7/19, 2.42 cfs; 7/23, 1.46 cfs; 7/25, 0.8 cfs; 7/27, 0.96 cfs; 9/14, 0.96 cfs; 9/17, 2.64 cfs; 9/19, 5.39 cfs; 9/21, 2.64 cfs; 9/24, 0.83 cfs; 9/26, Off; 9/28, Off
Notes:
1 For days in which two measurements were taken, one of the measurments was assigned to the day immediately before or after the actual measurement day.
2 Data from SEO Hydrographers Reports for years when spot measurements taken.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM

SLINEY DITCH NO. 1

USGS ID 43108 F4 USGS NAME THOMPSON RESERVOIR

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 4' sliding wooden gate in concrete headwall

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Owl Creek
N 71E 15' W, 4775' from the South 1/4 corner of Section 4, Township 43N, Range 97W, and is in the NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 5, same township and range.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt ditch approximately 10 miles long, serving approximately 2950 acres and 5 users. Ditch capacity is approximately 40 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS

Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
7/11/19024038Irr.480.006.84
6.84
9/17/19092125EIrr.331.004.72
11.56
9/17/19092368EDom.,Stk.,Irr.1749.9925.00
36.56

STORAGE RIGHTS

Anchor Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 35-40% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by some ditch lining and use of irrigation pipe.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, grass hay, occasional small grains, pasture.

RETURN FLOWS

Minimal; 100% to Owl Creek.

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

John Herrin
Thermopolis, WY
(307)864-5775

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

YearMeasured Data
19835/9, 37.49 cfs; 5/14, 24.08 cfs; 5/19, 7.98 cfs; 5/21, 5.46 cfs; 5/24, 24.08 cfs; 5/27, 24.93 cfs; 6/1, 26.67 cfs; 6/5, 15 cfs; 6/9, 18 cfs; 6/12, 16.92 cfs; 6/16, 13.4 cfs; 6/21, 12.36 cfs; 6/23, 12 cfs; 6/28, 16.92 cfs; 7/1, 14 cfs; 7/5, 29.81 cfs; 7/8, 31.2 cfs; 7/11, 28 cfs; 7/14, 27.11 cfs; 7/18, 28.38 cfs; 7/21, 28.9 cfs; 7/25, 27.11 cfs; 7/28, 9.83 cfs; 8/2, 9.53 cfs; 8/4, 19.2 cfs; 8/7, 18.43 cfs; 8/10, 18 cfs; 8/14, 10.44 cfs; 8/15, 5.21 cfs; 8/18, 5.21 cfs; 8/20, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/25, Off; 8/27, Off
19845/10, 12.69 cfs; 5/15, Off; 5/18, 24.5 cfs; 5/22, 15.1 cfs; 5/25, 11.71 cfs; 5/29, 32.62 cfs; 6/2, 20.38 cfs; 6/3, 27.11 cfs; 6/5, 25.36 cfs; 6/7, Off; 6/12, Off; 6/14, 14.05 cfs; 6/19, 5.46 cfs; 6/22, Off; 6/25, 15.82 cfs; 6/27, Off; 6/29, 18.81 cfs; 7/2, 18.04 cfs; 7/6, 22.415 cfs; 7/7, 17.09 cfs; 7/9, 15.82 cfs; 7/11, 9.925 cfs; 7/12, 7.52 cfs; 7/13, 12.36 cfs; 7/16, 15.46 cfs; 7/18, 6.98 cfs; 7/21, 12.69 cfs; 7/23, 12.03 cfs; 7/24, 13.7 cfs; 7/26, 15.1 cfs; 7/27, 9.33 cfs; 7/29, 9 cfs; 8/1, 10.5 cfs; 8/3, 10.75 cfs; 8/7, 4.52 cfs; 8/10, 3.5 cfs; 8/13, 4.29 cfs; 8/16, 4.52 cfs; 8/19, 2.5 cfs; 8/21, 2.5 cfs; 8/27, 2 cfs; 8/30, 3 cfs; 9/3, 2.5 cfs; 9/6, 2.5 cfs; 9/10, Off; 9/13, Off; 9/17, Off; 9/22, Off
19856/17, 5.7 cfs; 6/19, 5.21 cfs; 6/20, 4.73 cfs; 6/23, 2.5 cfs; 6/27, 5.46 cfs; 8/1, 2 cfs
19863/30, 6.46 cfs; 3/31, 6.46 cfs; 4/2, 5.21 cfs; 4/4, 7.25 cfs; 4/7, 8.55 cfs; 4/8, 15.83 cfs; 4/9, 14.4 cfs; 4/10, 12.36 cfs; 4/12, 11.71 cfs; 4/15, 13.03 cfs; 4/16, 10.36 cfs; 4/19, 12.03 cfs; 4/21, 11.38 cfs; 4/22, 11.38 cfs; 4/23, 18.04 cfs; 4/24, 15.1 cfs; 4/25, 14.75 cfs; 4/27, 15.1 cfs; 4/28, 15.82 cfs; 4/29, 15.82 cfs; 4/30, 15.1 cfs; 5/1, 6.46 cfs; 5/3, 17.67 cfs; 5/4, 15.82 cfs; 5/5, 15.82 cfs; 5/6, 16.55 cfs; 5/11, 14.05 cfs; 5/12, 14.05 cfs; 5/14, 14.05 cfs; 5/17, 15.1 cfs; 5/18, 12.36 cfs; 5/19, 14.75 cfs; 5/20, 15.82 cfs; 5/21, 16.18 cfs; 5/24, 8.225 cfs; 5/26, 21.23 cfs; 5/27, 23.65 cfs; 5/28, 23.65 cfs; 5/29, 23.65 cfs; 6/2, 32.62 cfs; 6/5, 36.94 cfs; 6/9, 32.62 cfs; 6/11, 34.53 cfs; 6/13, 37.5 cfs; 6/16, 28 cfs; 6/18, 33.09 cfs; 6/24, 38 cfs; 6/29, 19.59 cfs; 7/7, 12.69 cfs; 7/9, 12.36 cfs; 7/16, 5.21 cfs; 7/20, Off; 7/22, 4.29 cfs; 7/23, 4.07 cfs; 7/28, 4.29 cfs; 8/2, 2.8 cfs; 8/4, 3 cfs; 8/6, 3.5 cfs
19955/30, 12.36 cfs; 5/31, 19.59 cfs; 6/2, 23.65 cfs; 6/6, 17.67 cfs; 6/12, 53.59 cfs; 7/3, 6.46 cfs; 7/18, 4.07 cfs; 7/24, Off; 7/29, Off; 8/5, 6.46 cfs; 8/7, 9.23 cfs; 8/12, 6.98 cfs; 8/15, 6.46 cfs; 8/18, 5.21 cfs; 8/31, 6.46 cfs
19963/27, 3 cfs; 4/29, 2 cfs; 5/9, 1 cfs; 5/14, 9.23 cfs; 5/16, 6.72 cfs; 5/18, 6.46 cfs; 5/20, 6.46 cfs; 5/28, 10.75 cfs; 6/6, 6.98 cfs; 6/11, 10.36 cfs; 6/12, 10.36 cfs; 6/22, 15.82 cfs; 6/28, 15.82 cfs; 7/3, 12.36 cfs; 7/9, 9.23 cfs; 7/11, 6.98 cfs; 7/15, 9.23 cfs; 7/19, 2.5 cfs; 7/22, 4.07 cfs; 7/29, Off; 7/30, Off; 7/31, Off; 8/1, Off; 8/2, Off; 8/5, Off; 8/6, Off; 8/7, Off; 8/8, Off; 8/9, Off; 8/19, Off; 8/20, Off; 8/21, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/23, Off; 8/26, Off; 8/27, Off; 8/28, Off; 8/29, Off; 8/30, Off; 9/3, Off; 9/4, Off; 9/5, Off; 9/6, Off; 9/9, Off; 9/10, Off; 9/11, Off; 9/12, Off; 9/13, Off; 9/16, Off; 9/17, Off; 9/18, Off; 9/19, Off; 9/20, Off
19974/14, 2 cfs; 4/29, 0.5 cfs; 5/16, 10.75 cfs; 5/17, 9.23 cfs; 5/21, 12.36 cfs; 5/29, 17.67 cfs; 6/3, 32.62 cfs; 6/17, 28 cfs; 6/24, 14.4 cfs; 7/3, 3 cfs; 7/7, 2 cfs; 7/11, 15.1 cfs; 7/14, 15.82 cfs; 7/18, 14.05 cfs; 7/25, 14.75 cfs; 8/4, 4.07 cfs; 8/8, 15.82 cfs; 8/18, 6.46 cfs; 8/29, 3 cfs; 9/2, 2 cfs; 9/12, 4.07 cfs; 9/24, 5.46 cfs; 10/3, 3 cfs
19984/24, 1 cfs; 4/27, 1 cfs; 5/4, 2 cfs; 5/15, 6.46 cfs; 5/19, 9.23 cfs; 5/26, 15.82 cfs; 6/1, 15.1 cfs; 6/9, 17.67 cfs; 6/16, 26.23 cfs; 6/26, 15.82 cfs; 6/30, 12.36 cfs; 7/6, 9.23 cfs; 7/13, 12.36 cfs; 7/20, 9.23 cfs; 7/28, 6.46 cfs; 8/5, 3 cfs; 8/11, 4 cfs; 8/24, 4 cfs; 8/31, 2 cfs; 9/8, 3 cfs
19994/19, Off; 5/7, 3 cfs; 5/10, 4 cfs; 5/20, 19.59 cfs; 5/28, 28 cfs; 6/2, 53.59 cfs; 6/8, 37.49 cfs; 6/14, 48.53 cfs; 6/22, 41.57 cfs; 7/7, 6.98 cfs; 7/13, 9.23 cfs; 7/28, 4.07 cfs; 8/4, 6.2 cfs; 8/11, 6.2 cfs; 8/18, 6.46 cfs; 8/24, 6.46 cfs; 9/2, 4.29 cfs; 9/9, 4.07 cfs; 9/15, 3 cfs
20003/30, 2.1 cfs; 4/4, 2.1 cfs; 4/10, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/24, Off; 5/2, 2.1 cfs; 5/8, 12.36 cfs; 5/15, Off; 5/25, 12.36 cfs; 5/31, 19.59 cfs; 6/10, 9.23 cfs; 6/12, 8.36 cfs; 6/22, 5.46 cfs; 6/26, 5.46 cfs; 7/3, Off
2001
Notes:
1 For days in which two measurements were taken, one of the measurments was assigned to the day immediately before or after the actual measurement day.
2 Data from SEO Hydrographers Reports for years when spot measurements taken.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM

SOUTHSIDE CANAL

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 3' screwtype sliding metal gate in concrete headwall.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Owl Creek
N 35E 04' E, 824' from the North 1/4 corner of Section 7, Township 8N, Range 4E, WRM.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open earthen canal 4 1/2 miles long serving approximately 950 acres and 8 users. Ditch capacity is approximately 16 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS

Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
1/29/19098865Irr.935.5013.33
13.33
6/29/19102279EIrr.92.001.31
14.64

STORAGE RIGHTS

Anchor Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with the time of year; estimated 35-40% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices; some use of gated pipe.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, grass hay, pasture, lawns and gardens.

RETURN FLOWS

Minimal

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Ken Hood
Thermopolis, WY
(307) 867-2357

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

WOODARD - JOHNSON DITCH

USGS ID 43108 F4 USGS NAME THOMPSON RIVER

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 36' wide screwtype sliding metal gate in concrete headwall.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Owl Creek
N 15E 00' W, 1850' from S 1/4 corner Section 34, Township 9N, Range 3E

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt ditch approximately 3 1/2 miles long delivering water to approximately 1355 acres and 4 users. Ditch capacity ~ 16 c.f.s. Functions as supply ditch for Skinner Reservoir.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS

Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
12/11/19078343Irr., Dom.201.002.86
2.36
6/10/19092059EIrr.109.001.56
3.92
4/23/19102203EIrr., Dom., Stk.24.000.34
4.26
5/20/19102217EIrr.537.607.68
11.94
5/24/19123260EIrr.38.000.54
12.98
3/03/19163583EIrr.35.000.50
13.48
5/27/19163691EIrr., Dom., Stk.291.60
40.00

STORAGE RIGHTS

Anchor Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 30-35% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by some pipe.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, native hay, pasture, occasional small grains, lawn and garden.

RETURN FLOWS

Minimal; 100% to Owl Creek

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Bill Daniels
Thermopolis (Hamilton Dome), WY
(307) 867-2458

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

YearMeasured Data
19835/27, 7.06 cfs; 6/1, 7.2 cfs; 6/5, 6 cfs; 6/9, 3 cfs; 6/12, 3.93 cfs; 6/16, 3.5 cfs; 6/21, 4.31 cfs; 6/23, 4 cfs; 6/28, 6.86 cfs; 7/1, 6.5 cfs; 7/5, 4.57 cfs; 7/8, 4.5 cfs; 7/11, 4.05 cfs; 7/14, 3.8 cfs; 7/18, 3.56 cfs; 7/21, 3.68 cfs; 7/25, 3.68 cfs; 7/28, 3.5 cfs; 8/2, 3.44 cfs; 8/4, 4.18 cfs; 8/7, 4.05 cfs; 8/10, 4 cfs; 8/14, 3.56 cfs; 8/18, Off; 8/20, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/25, Off; 8/27, Off; 9/12, Off; 9/16, 5 cfs
19845/10, 6.86 cfs; 5/15, 8.46 cfs; 5/18, 7.97 cfs; 5/22, 8.3 cfs; 5/25, 10.5 cfs; 5/29, 12 cfs; 6/2, 15 cfs; 6/3, 12 cfs; 6/5, 21.47 cfs; 6/7, 11.44 cfs; 6/12, 3.56 cfs; 6/14, 5.39 cfs; 6/19, 2.64 cfs; 6/22, 2.22 cfs; 6/25, 3.08 cfs; 6/27, 2.97 cfs; 6/29, 3.68 cfs; 7/2, 4.05 cfs; 7/6, 3.93 cfs; 7/9, 3.68 cfs; 7/11, 3.08 cfs; 7/12, 5.495 cfs; 7/13, 2.86 cfs; 7/14, Off; 7/16, Off; 7/18, Off; 7/21, Off; 7/23, Off; 7/26, 2.86 cfs; 7/27, 2.86 cfs; 7/29, 3.19 cfs; 8/1, 4.28 cfs; 8/3, 3.19 cfs; 8/7, 2.53 cfs; 8/10, 2.64 cfs; 8/11, Off; 8/13, Off; 8/16, Off; 8/19, 5.97 cfs; 8/21, 5.25 cfs; 8/27, 13.93 cfs; 8/28, Off; 8/30, Off; 9/3, Off; 9/6, Off; 9/10, Off; 9/13, Off; 9/17, Off; 9/22, Off
19856/17, Off; 6/19, Off; 6/20, Off; 8/4, 3.44 cfs; 8/5, Off
19863/31, 4.18 cfs; 4/1, Off; 4/2, 2.01 cfs; 4/3, Off; 4/7, 4.05 cfs; 4/8, 4.05 cfs; 4/9, 4.05 cfs; 4/10, 4.31 cfs; 4/12, 4.44 cfs; 4/22, 5.5 cfs; 4/23, 5.5 cfs; 4/24, 6.01 cfs; 4/25, Off; 5/4, 12 cfs; 5/5, 8.71 cfs; 5/26, 7.65 cfs; 5/28, 8.75 cfs; 5/29, 7.5 cfs; 6/2, 7.5 cfs; 6/5, 9 cfs; 6/9, 7.5 cfs; 6/11, 7.5 cfs; 6/13, 6.5 cfs; 6/16, 9.13 cfs; 6/18, 5.82 cfs; 6/24, 6.41 cfs; 7/7, 2.86 cfs; 7/9, Off
19955/31, 13.93 cfs; 6/7, 35.53 cfs; 6/12, Off; 6/13, Off; 7/3, 6.86 cfs; 7/12, 12 cfs; 7/24, 8.46 cfs; 7/28, 6.86 cfs; 7/29, 12 cfs; 8/1, 5.39 cfs; 8/4, 7.17 cfs; 8/9, 10.53 cfs; 8/10, 12 cfs; 8/14, 8.79 cfs; 8/17, 4.57 cfs; 8/18, 5.11 cfs; 8/22, 1.82 cfs; 8/24, 2.64 cfs; 8/29, 1.82 cfs; 8/31, 1.82 cfs
19964/16, 1.82 cfs; 4/19, 1.82 cfs; 4/29, Off; 4/30, Off; 5/1, Off; 5/2, Off; 5/3, Off; 5/6, Off; 5/7, Off; 5/8, Off; 5/9, Off; 5/10, Off; 5/23, 5.39 cfs; 5/31, 2.86 cfs; 6/6, 10.17 cfs; 6/12, 12 cfs; 6/22, 9.48 cfs; 6/26, 5.11 cfs; 7/5, 5.36 cfs; 7/8, 6.56 cfs; 7/9, 3.8 cfs; 7/11, 2.86 cfs; 7/15, 6.86 cfs; 7/17, 7.49 cfs; 7/22, Off; 7/23, Off; 7/24, Off; 7/25, Off; 7/26, Off; 7/29, Off; 7/30, Off; 7/31, Off; 8/1, Off; 8/2, Off; 8/3, Off; 8/4, Off; 8/5, Off; 8/6, Off; 8/7, Off; 8/8, Off; 8/9, Off; 8/19, Off; 8/20, Off; 8/21, Off; 8/22, Off; 8/23, Off; 8/26, Off; 8/27, Off; 8/28, Off; 8/29, Off; 8/30, Off; 9/3, Off; 9/4, Off; 9/5, Off; 9/6, Off; 9/9, Off; 9/10, Off; 9/11, Off; 9/12, Off; 9/13, Off; 9/19, 2.86 cfs; 9/23, 2.86 cfs; 9/26, 2.86 cfs; 10/4, 2.64 cfs
19975/16, 1.82 cfs; 5/20, 8.46 cfs; 5/29, 8.46 cfs; 6/3, 9.3 cfs; 6/26, 4.05 cfs; 7/2, 0.96 cfs; 7/11, 3 cfs; 7/14, 9.48 cfs; 7/18, 10.17 cfs; 7/25, 8.13 cfs; 7/31, 7.81 cfs; 8/8, 1.46 cfs; 8/15, 10.17 cfs; 9/8, 1.82 cfs; 9/12, 4.05 cfs; 9/15, 8.46 cfs; 9/24, 6.86 cfs; 9/30, 0.96 cfs; 10/14, 2.39 cfs
19984/30, 6.86 cfs; 5/7, 5.11 cfs; 5/13, 4.05 cfs; 5/20, 7.81 cfs; 5/26, 7.17 cfs; 6/1, 6.86 cfs; 6/10, 3.08 cfs; 6/15, Off; 6/22, Off; 7/2, 1.5 cfs; 7/6, 5.39 cfs; 7/13, 6.86 cfs; 7/21, 4.05 cfs; 7/28, 10.17 cfs; 8/4, 2.01 cfs; 8/11, 7.17 cfs; 8/26, 1 cfs; 9/2, 5.11 cfs; 9/8, 5.11 cfs; 9/9, 5.11 cfs; 9/10, 5.11 cfs; 9/11, 5.11 cfs
19994/19, Off; 5/3, Off; 5/10, Off; 5/17, Off; 5/24, Off; 6/2, 0.96 cfs; 6/8, 1.46 cfs; 6/14, Off; 6/22, 3.32 cfs; 6/24, 3.8 cfs; 7/7, 6.86 cfs; 7/13, 10.17 cfs; 7/28, 15.14 cfs; 8/4, 11.63 cfs; 8/11, 3.08 cfs; 8/18, 1.46 cfs; 8/24, 1.46 cfs; 9/2, Off; 9/9, Off; 9/15, Off
20003/28, 3.8 cfs; 4/4, 3.58 cfs; 4/11, 1.28 cfs; 4/17, Off; 4/24, Off; 5/2, 1.82 cfs; 5/9, 7.65 cfs; 5/15, Off; 5/26, 4.05 cfs; 6/1, 13.93 cfs; 6/5, 4.57 cfs; 6/13, 4.05 cfs; 6/19, Off; 6/29, 4.05 cfs; 7/3, Off; 7/14, 2.42 cfs; 7/15, 1.82 cfs; 7/17, 1.82 cfs; 7/20, 2.01 cfs; 7/24, Off
20014/16, 0.96 cfs; 4/25, 0.96 cfs; 4/30, Off; 5/7, Off; 5/18, 1.82 cfs; 5/19, 5.39 cfs; 5/21, 4.05 cfs; 5/28, Off; 6/11, Off; 7/12, 9.48 cfs; 7/16, 3.8 cfs; 7/23, Off; 9/30, Off
Notes:
1For days in which two measurements were taken, one of the measurments was assigned to the day immediately before or after the actual measurement day.
2Data from SEO Hydrographers Reports for years when spot measurements taken.