Wyoming State Water Plan, Wyoming Water Development Office
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM

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

Shell Creek

Dunshee
Frieze
Kershner
McDonald
Porter
Shell Canal
Whaley

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION MEMORANDUM

DUNSHEE DITCH

USGS ID 44108 E1 USGS NAME GREYBULL NORTH

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 3' sliding steel gate in timber headwall.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Shell Creek
N 51E 25' W, 1638' from corner no. 2 of Lot 40, Township 52N, Range 93W, R.S., and is in the eastern part of Lot 40.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt ditch 3 1/2 miles long with one major lateral crossing Shell Creek in siphon to serve lands on the north side of the creek formerly under Linn ditch, and 3 major pumps. Ditch serves approximately 800 acres and 7 users. Ditch capacity is approximately 20 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
4/15/1888Terr.Irr.597.008.53
8.53
2/13/19023721Irr.269.003.84
12.37
4/18/19041275EIrr.25.000.35
12.72
3/10/19173777EIrr.30.000.43
13.15
4/02/19173786EIrr.,Stk.21.700.31
13.46
6/19/19565859EIrr.,Stk.47.110.67
14.13

STORAGE RIGHTS

Adelaide Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

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

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by the use of pumps, irrigation pipe and sprinklers.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, small grains, pasture, row crops, lawns and gardens.

RETURN FLOWS

Moderate; most to Shell Creek, small amount to Big Horn River.

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Larry Probst
Greybull, WY
(307) 765-2023

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
19834/17, Off; 5/5, 1 cfs; 5/15, 1 cfs; 5/30, 1 cfs; 6/13, 8 cfs; 6/21, 8 cfs; 6/27, 8 cfs; 7/4, 8 cfs; 7/10, 8 cfs; 7/13, 8 cfs; 7/28, 8 cfs; 8/6, 5 cfs; 8/15, 5 cfs; 9/8, 5 cfs
19845/5, 4 cfs; 5/9, 4 cfs; 5/10, 4 cfs; 5/11, 4 cfs; 5/20, 4 cfs; 5/27, 4 cfs; 6/7, 4 cfs; 6/10, 8 cfs; 6/14, 8 cfs; 6/21, 8 cfs; 6/26, 8 cfs; 7/2, 8 cfs; 7/9, 8 cfs; 7/15, 8 cfs; 7/18, 8 cfs; 7/29, 8 cfs; 8/5, 8 cfs; 8/20, 8 cfs; 8/27, 8 cfs; 9/2, 8 cfs
19854/17, Off; 5/1, 6.5 cfs; 5/4, 8 cfs; 5/8, 8.01 cfs; 5/11, 8 cfs; 5/14, 8 cfs; 5/17, 10 cfs; 5/20, 10 cfs; 5/22, 10 cfs; 5/26, 10 cfs; 6/2, 10 cfs; 6/6, 10 cfs; 6/10, 12 cfs; 6/14, 10 cfs; 6/18, 7 cfs; 6/21, 7 cfs; 6/28, 7 cfs; 6/29, 7 cfs; 7/3, 8 cfs; 7/7, 8 cfs; 7/10, 8 cfs; 7/14, 8 cfs; 7/15, 10 cfs; 7/21, 10 cfs; 7/24, 10 cfs; 7/28, 10 cfs; 7/31, 10 cfs; 8/4, 12 cfs; 8/7, 12 cfs; 8/11, 12 cfs; 8/14, 12 cfs; 8/18, 12 cfs; 8/22, 12 cfs; 8/26, 12 cfs; 8/30, 12 cfs
19865/1, 8 cfs; 5/12, 8 cfs; 5/15, 8 cfs; 5/18, 8 cfs; 5/22, Off; 5/29, Off; 6/1, Off; 6/6, Off; 6/11, Off; 6/15, Off; 6/22, 9 cfs; 6/30, 9 cfs; 7/5, 9 cfs; 7/12, 9 cfs; 7/19, 9 cfs; 7/24, 9 cfs; 7/27, 9 cfs; 8/2, 8 cfs; 8/7, 8 cfs; 8/10, 8 cfs; 8/17, 8 cfs; 8/24, 8 cfs; 9/1, 8 cfs; 9/7, 8 cfs
19954/13, 8 cfs
19965/3, 6 cfs; 5/17, 15 cfs
1997
19985/1, 3 cfs; 5/4, 6 cfs; 5/8, 5 cfs; 5/12, 10 cfs; 5/15, 9 cfs; 5/19, 9 cfs; 5/22, 4 cfs; 5/26, 10 cfs; 6/1, 10.5 cfs; 6/5, 8 cfs; 6/8, 15 cfs; 6/11, 14 cfs; 6/15, 14 cfs; 6/18, 13 cfs; 6/25, 14 cfs; 6/29, 15 cfs; 7/2, 15 cfs; 7/6, 8 cfs; 7/9, 8 cfs; 7/14, 10 cfs; 7/16, 8 cfs; 7/20, 8 cfs; 7/23, 8 cfs; 7/27, 6 cfs; 7/30, 6 cfs; 8/4, 6 cfs; 8/7, 8 cfs; 8/10, 6 cfs; 8/13, 6 cfs; 8/18, 8 cfs; 8/21, 7 cfs; 8/31, 12 cfs; 9/4, 5 cfs; 9/8, 8 cfs; 9/11, 10 cfs; 9/14, 12 cfs; 9/17, 1 cfs; 9/21, 2 cfs; 9/25, 3 cfs; 9/28, 3 cfs; 10/2, 1 cfs; 10/5, 1.5 cfs; 10/8, 1 cfs; 10/12, 1 cfs
19994/5, Trickle; 4/13, 1 cfs; 4/20, Stock; 4/26, Stock; 5/3, 1 cfs; 5/6, 1 cfs; 5/14, 3 cfs; 5/17, 5 cfs; 5/25, 6 cfs; 5/28, Off; 6/1, 3 cfs; 6/4, 4 cfs; 6/8, 8 cfs; 6/10, 6 cfs; 6/14, 6 cfs; 6/18, 5 cfs; 6/21, 3 cfs; 6/24, 6 cfs; 6/28, 8 cfs; 7/2, 8 cfs; 7/6, 8 cfs; 7/9, 8 cfs; 7/12, 7 cfs; 7/16, 8 cfs; 7/19, 7 cfs; 7/23, 8 cfs; 7/26, 6 cfs; 7/28, 6 cfs; 7/30, 8 cfs; 8/3, 8 cfs; 8/6, 8 cfs; 8/11, 7 cfs; 8/13, 8 cfs; 8/16, 8 cfs; 8/19, 7 cfs; 8/24, 8 cfs; 9/2, 8 cfs; 9/8, 6 cfs; 9/10, 6 cfs; 9/15, 6 cfs; 9/17, 4 cfs; 9/21, 1 cfs; 9/24, 2 cfs; 9/29, 1 cfs; 10/5, 1 cfs
20004/3, Off; 4/10, Off; 4/14, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/21, Off; 4/24, Off; 4/28, Off; 5/2, Off; 5/5, 5 cfs; 5/12, 3 cfs; 5/15, 3 cfs; 5/19, 5 cfs; 5/23, 5 cfs; 5/26, 6 cfs; 5/30, 7 cfs; 6/2, 7 cfs; 6/5, 10 cfs; 6/12, 6 cfs; 6/16, 5 cfs; 6/19, 5 cfs; 6/22, 6 cfs; 6/26, 4 cfs; 6/29, 2 cfs; 7/3, 5 cfs; 7/6, 8 cfs; 7/12, 6 cfs; 7/17, 6 cfs; 7/24, 9 cfs; 7/28, 9 cfs; 8/1, 8 cfs; 8/5, 7 cfs; 8/8, 9 cfs; 8/15, 6 cfs; 8/17, 5 cfs; 8/21, 7 cfs; 8/24, 7 cfs; 8/28, 7 cfs; 8/31, 7 cfs; 9/5, 6 cfs; 9/8, 6 cfs; 9/11, 7 cfs; 9/14, 2 cfs; 9/18, 2 cfs; 9/21, 3 cfs; 9/27, 2 cfs
20014/3, Off; 4/6, Off; 4/12, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/20, Off; 4/24, Off; 4/27, Off; 4/30, Off; 5/4, Off; 5/8, Off; 5/11, 4 cfs; 5/15, 8 cfs; 5/18, 7 cfs; 5/21, 6 cfs; 5/24, 6 cfs; 5/29, 8 cfs; 6/1, 8 cfs; 6/6, 8 cfs; 6/11, 10 cfs; 6/18, 8 cfs; 6/22, 7 cfs; 6/26, 3 cfs; 6/29, 2 cfs; 7/3, 1 cfs; 7/6, 2 cfs; 7/10, 8 cfs; 7/13, 7 cfs; 7/15, 6 cfs; 7/17, 6 cfs; 7/20, 5 cfs; 7/23, 4 cfs; 7/26, 6 cfs; 7/31, 5 cfs; 8/6, 8 cfs; 8/10, 8 cfs; 8/17, 5 cfs; 8/21, 5 cfs; 8/27, 3 cfs; 8/30, 3 cfs; 9/4, 3 cfs; 9/10, 8 cfs; 9/14, 5 cfs; 9/17, 4 cfs; 9/20, 5 cfs
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

FRIEZE DITCH

USGS ID 44107 E7 USGS NAME SHELL

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 2' screwtype sliding metal gate in concrete headwall.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Shell Creek
S 57E 15' E, 2345' from SW corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 27, Township 53N, Range 91W, and is in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 27.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt ditch 4 1/4 miles long serving approximately 695 acres and 16 users. Ditch capacity is approximately 16 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
3/01/1887Terr.Irr.50.000.71
0.71
12/17/1900605EIrr.611.308.59
9.30
10/12/19081964EIrr.18.000.26
9.56

STORAGE RIGHTS

Shell Reservoir, Adelaide Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

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

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced with irrigation pipe and sprinklers.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, pasture, occasional small grains, occasional corn, lawns and gardens.

RETURN FLOWS

Some to Shell Creek, some to Beaver Creek.

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Tom Garland
Shell, WY
(307) 765-2841

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
19834/17, Off; 5/3, 5.3 cfs; 5/4, 7.15 cfs; 5/15, 10.16 cfs; 7/4, 16 cfs; 8/6, 13.55 cfs; 8/15, 12.38 cfs 1984 5/10, 10.16 cfs; 5/11, 9.11 cfs; 5/27, 16 cfs; 6/10, 16 cfs; 6/14, 16 cfs; 7/9, 16 cfs; 7/15, 14.5 cfs; 7/18, 16 cfs; 7/29, Off; 8/5, 12.38 cfs
19854/17, Off; 4/28, 6.05 cfs; 5/4, 5.36 cfs; 5/8, 21.33 cfs; 5/11, 16 cfs; 5/14, 16 cfs; 5/17, 13.55 cfs; 5/20, 21.33 cfs; 5/22, 16 cfs; 5/26, 13.55 cfs; 6/2, 16 cfs; 6/6, 15 cfs; 6/10, 15 cfs; 6/14, 15 cfs; 6/18, 13.55 cfs; 6/21, 13.55 cfs; 6/28, 13.55 cfs; 6/29, 14.03 cfs; 7/3, 13.55 cfs; 7/7, 12.38 cfs; 7/10, 12.38 cfs; 7/14, 10.84 cfs; 7/15, 8.71 cfs; 7/21, 8.91 cfs; 7/24, 10.16 cfs; 7/28, 10.16 cfs; 7/31, 10.16 cfs; 8/4, 10.38 cfs; 8/7, 10.38 cfs; 8/11, 10.38 cfs; 8/14, 10.38 cfs; 8/18, 10.38 cfs; 8/22, 10.38 cfs; 8/26, 10.38 cfs; 8/30, 10.38 cfs
19865/1, 7.15 cfs; 5/12, 14.76 cfs; 5/15, 13.55 cfs; 5/18, 18.6 cfs; 5/22, 21.33 cfs; 6/1, 21.33 cfs; 6/6, 16 cfs; 6/11, 13.55 cfs; 6/15, 14.76 cfs; 6/22, 21.33 cfs; 6/30, 8.11 cfs; 7/5, 13.55 cfs; 7/12, 13.55 cfs; 7/19, 13.55 cfs; 7/24, 13.55 cfs; 7/27, 12.38 cfs; 8/2, 11.25 cfs; 8/7, 11.25 cfs; 8/10, 13.55 cfs; 8/17, 13.55 cfs; 8/24, 12.38 cfs; 9/1, 11.25 cfs; 9/7, 11.25 cfs; 9/15, 9.11 cfs; 10/15, Off
19954/20, Off; 4/26, Off; 5/5, 1.26 cfs; 5/10, 3.05 cfs; 5/11, 3.05 cfs; 5/17, 5.36 cfs; 5/28, 7.15 cfs; 6/3, 8.11 cfs; 6/19, 30.34 cfs; 7/13, 12.61 cfs; 8/5, 16 cfs; 8/14, 14.7 cfs; 8/21, 16 cfs
19965/1, 2 cfs; 5/6, 2.39 cfs; 5/7, 5 cfs; 5/9, 4.5 cfs; 5/13, 9 cfs; 5/17, 20 cfs; 6/1, 21 cfs; 6/16, 16 cfs; 7/11, 17.28 cfs; 7/20, 14.7 cfs; 7/27, 14.7 cfs; 7/31, 14.7 cfs; 8/3, 18 cfs; 8/15, 17 cfs; 8/17, 17 cfs; 8/18, 17 cfs; 8/24, 17 cfs; 9/14, 15 cfs
19976/17, 11.25 cfs; 7/2, 16 cfs; 7/8, 16 cfs; 8/9, 13.55 cfs; 8/23, 9.74 cfs
19985/1, 11.47 cfs; 5/4, 11.7 cfs; 5/8, 16 cfs; 5/12, 14.76 cfs; 5/15, 19.95 cfs; 5/19, 21.33 cfs; 5/22, 24.5 cfs; 5/26, 18.6 cfs; 6/1, 14.76 cfs; 6/5, 17.28 cfs; 6/8, 16 cfs; 6/11, 15.25 cfs; 6/15, 16 cfs; 6/18, 16 cfs; 6/25, 15.5 cfs; 6/29, 13.08 cfs; 7/6, 11.7 cfs; 7/9, 16.76 cfs; 7/13, 13.31 cfs; 7/16, 11.47 cfs; 7/20, 18.6 cfs; 7/23, 18.86 cfs; 7/27, 18.6 cfs; 7/30, 19.13 cfs; 8/4, 19.13 cfs; 8/7, 19.13 cfs; 8/10, 19.13 cfs; 8/13, 19.13 cfs; 8/17, 17.28 cfs; 8/18, 21.33 cfs; 8/31, 9.11 cfs; 9/4, 13.08 cfs; 9/6, 9.32 cfs; 9/8, 13.55 cfs; 9/11, 13.55 cfs; 9/14, 11.7 cfs; 9/17, 11.7 cfs; 9/21, 11.47 cfs; 9/25, 11.47 cfs
19994/5, Off; 4/20, Off; 5/6, 2.92 cfs; 5/14, 14.27 cfs; 5/17, 13.55 cfs; 5/25, 16 cfs; 5/28, 14.76 cfs; 6/1, 16.25 cfs; 6/4, 16.25 cfs; 6/8, 24.2 cfs; 6/10, 22.75 cfs; 6/14, 13.55 cfs; 6/18, 17.02 cfs; 6/21, 18.6 cfs; 6/24, 12.84 cfs; 6/28, 11.7 cfs; 7/2, 14.27 cfs; 7/6, 14.27 cfs; 7/12, 11.92 cfs; 7/16, 14.27 cfs; 7/19, 15 cfs; 7/28, 16.76 cfs; 7/30, 14.03 cfs; 8/3, 14.76 cfs; 8/6, 14.76 cfs; 8/11, 14.27 cfs; 8/13, 14.76 cfs; 8/16, 14.03 cfs; 8/19, 13.55 cfs; 8/24, 10.59 cfs; 9/8, 13.31 cfs; 9/10, 13.31 cfs; 9/15, 13.08 cfs; 9/17, 13.08 cfs; 9/21, 13.31 cfs; 9/24, 13.08 cfs; 9/29, 3.92 cfs; 10/5, Off
20004/14, 1.8 cfs; 4/17, 1.8 cfs; 4/21, 2.92 cfs; 4/24, 9.32 cfs; 4/28, 6.41 cfs; 5/2, 6.77 cfs; 5/5, 13.31 cfs; 5/12, 11.25 cfs; 5/15, 11.7 cfs; 5/19, 14.27 cfs; 5/23, 17.02 cfs; 5/26, 21.61 cfs; 5/30, 21.33 cfs; 6/2, 14.27 cfs; 6/5, 14.51 cfs; 6/12, 16.51 cfs; 6/16, 16.76 cfs; 6/19, 15.75 cfs; 6/22, 18.07 cfs; 6/26, 17.28 cfs; 6/29, 15.5 cfs; 7/3, 13.31 cfs; 7/6, 11.47 cfs; 7/12, 7.15 cfs; 7/17, 14.03 cfs; 7/24, 14.76 cfs; 7/28, 15.5 cfs; 8/1, 13.79 cfs; 8/5, 14.51 cfs; 8/8, 13.79 cfs; 8/15, 10.81 cfs; 8/17, 14.03 cfs; 8/21, 13.79 cfs; 8/24, 14.27 cfs; 8/28, 13.79 cfs; 8/31, 14.03 cfs; 9/5, 13.79 cfs; 9/8, 13.79 cfs; 9/11, 13.08 cfs; 9/14, 12.61 cfs; 9/18, 11.92 cfs; 9/21, 12.38 cfs; 9/27, Off; 9/29, Off; 10/3, 5.19 cfs
20014/3, Off; 4/30, Off; 5/4, Off; 5/8, 5.53 cfs; 5/11, 12.84 cfs; 5/15, 15.5 cfs; 5/18, 16.25 cfs; 5/21, 13.79 cfs; 5/24, 16 cfs; 5/29, 18.6 cfs; 6/1, 16 cfs; 6/6, 13.55 cfs; 6/12, 13.55 cfs; 6/19, 9.74 cfs; 6/22, 9.53 cfs; 6/29, 9.11 cfs; 7/3, 5.53 cfs; 7/6, 11.7 cfs; 7/10, 12.61 cfs; 7/15, 12.84 cfs; 7/17, 11.47 cfs; 7/20, 9.32 cfs; 7/23, 9.32 cfs; 7/26, 9.32 cfs; 7/31, 11.7 cfs; 8/6, 8.51 cfs; 8/10, 8.51 cfs; 8/13, 9.32 cfs; 8/17, 9.32 cfs; 8/21, 13.31 cfs; 8/27, 3.92 cfs; 8/30, 3.92 cfs; 9/4, 0.75 cfs; 9/10, 0.75 cfs; 9/14, 0.75 cfs; 9/17, 0.75 cfs; 9/20, 0.75 cfs; 9/25, 2.78 cfs; 10/12, 0.5 cfs; 10/16, 0.5 cfs; 10/22, 0.5 cfs
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

KERSHNER DITCH

USGS ID 44107 USGS NAME BLACK MOUNTAIN

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

One 48" screwtype sliding steel headgate in treated timber wingwalls.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Shell Creek
N 40E 45' W, 1350' from the East quarter corner of Section 19, Township 53N, Range 90W, and is in the SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 19.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open dirt and concrete lined and buried ditch approximately 2 1/4 miles long delivering water to 340 acres and 19 users. Ditch capacity is ~ 15 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
6/01/1893508Irr.86.00 1.23
1.23
12/26/1895176EIrr.233.10 3.33
4.56

STORAGE RIGHTS

Adelaide Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 10-15% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices using considerable irrigation pipe, and some sprinklers.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, native hay, pasture, occasional small grain, occasional corn, lawns and gardens, orchard.

RETURN FLOWS

All to Shell Creek

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

Managed by informal ditch company.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jack Clucas
Shell, WY
(307) 765-2946

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
19834/17, Off; 5/4, 5.11 cfs; 5/15, 5.11 cfs; 6/13, 4.84 cfs; 7/4, 5.11 cfs; 8/15, 4.98 cfs
19845/10, 4.84 cfs; 6/10, 4.31 cfs; 6/14, 4.75 cfs; 6/21, 4.24 cfs; 7/9, 4.84 cfs; 7/18, 5.39 cfs; 8/5, 4.84 cfs; 8/27, 4.84 cfs
19854/17, Off; 4/28, 2.86 cfs; 5/1, 5.39 cfs; 5/4, 12 cfs; 5/8, 12 cfs; 5/11, 7.65 cfs; 5/14, 7.81 cfs; 5/17, 8.46 cfs; 5/20, 10.17 cfs; 5/22, 10.17 cfs; 5/26, 11.07 cfs; 6/2, 7.65 cfs; 6/6, 7.65 cfs; 6/10, 7.65 cfs; 6/14, 7.65 cfs; 6/18, 6.86 cfs; 6/21, 12 cfs; 6/28, 6.86 cfs; 6/29, 6.86 cfs; 7/3, 5.39 cfs; 7/7, 6.86 cfs; 7/10, 6.86 cfs; 7/14, 6.86 cfs; 7/15, 6.86 cfs; 7/21, 4.7 cfs; 7/24, 5.11 cfs; 7/28, 5.11 cfs; 7/31, 5.11 cfs; 8/4, 5.11 cfs; 8/7, 5.11 cfs; 8/11, 5.11 cfs; 8/14, 5.11 cfs; 8/18, 5.11 cfs; 8/22, 5.11 cfs; 8/26, 5.11 cfs; 8/30, 5.11 cfs
19864/16, 8.46 cfs; 5/1, 7.65 cfs; 5/5, 8.46 cfs; 5/15, 8.46 cfs; 5/18, 9.82 cfs; 5/22, 9.48 cfs; 5/29, 10.17 cfs; 6/1, 8.46 cfs; 6/6, 8.46 cfs; 6/11, 8.46 cfs; 6/15, 7.65 cfs; 6/22, 9.3 cfs; 6/30, 9.3 cfs; 7/5, 8.46 cfs; 7/12, 10.17 cfs; 7/19, 8.46 cfs; 7/24, 8.46 cfs; 7/27, 8.46 cfs; 8/2, 8.46 cfs; 8/7, 8.46 cfs; 8/10, 10.17 cfs; 8/17, 8.46 cfs; 8/24, 8.46 cfs; 9/1, 8.46 cfs; 9/7, 8.46 cfs; 9/15, 8.46 cfs; 10/15, 6.12 cfs
19954/5, 1 cfs; 4/23, 1.12 cfs; 5/5, 4.05 cfs; 5/17, 10.17 cfs; 5/24, 10.17 cfs; 5/28, 9.82 cfs; 6/4, 10.17 cfs; 6/7, 8.79 cfs; 6/14, 10.53 cfs; 6/27, 10.17 cfs; 7/5, 8.4 cfs; 7/13, 8.4 cfs; 7/18, 8.4 cfs; 7/30, 10 cfs; 8/2, 8.8 cfs; 8/5, 8.5 cfs; 8/14, 8.4 cfs; 8/21, 8.4 cfs; 9/7, 8.4 cfs; 9/11, 8.4 cfs
19964/23, 3 cfs; 5/6, 3.5 cfs; 5/17, 10.5 cfs; 5/20, 9.3 cfs; 6/1, 5.4 cfs; 6/9, 13 cfs; 6/16, 11 cfs; 7/17, 8.5 cfs; 7/20, 9.3 cfs; 7/27, 9.3 cfs; 8/3, 6.5 cfs; 8/5, 5.5 cfs; 8/17, 4.75 cfs; 8/24, 4.75 cfs; 9/14, 5.39 cfs
19975/9, 3.44 cfs; 5/18, 8.46 cfs; 5/31, 8.79 cfs; 6/17, 10.17 cfs; 7/2, 9.3 cfs; 7/8, 11.26 cfs; 8/23, 7.65 cfs
1998
1999
20004/3, Off; 4/10, Off; 4/14, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/21, Off; 4/24, Off; 4/28, 1.28 cfs; 5/2, 9.3 cfs; 5/5, 10 cfs; 5/12, 10 cfs; 5/15, 10.35 cfs; 5/19, 10.53 cfs; 5/23, 11.81 cfs; 5/26, 10 cfs; 5/30, 9.82 cfs; 6/2, 8.63 cfs; 6/5, 8.46 cfs; 6/12, 6.86 cfs; 6/16, 5.39 cfs; 6/19, 6.86 cfs; 6/22, 6.56 cfs; 6/26, 10.89 cfs; 6/29, 110.7 cfs; 7/3, 9.82 cfs; 7/6, 8.13 cfs; 7/12, 12.19 cfs; 7/17, 8.96 cfs; 7/24, 9.82 cfs; 7/28, 9.82 cfs; 8/1, 10 cfs; 8/5, 10 cfs; 8/8, 11.07 cfs; 8/15, 5.25 cfs; 8/17, 10.17 cfs; 8/21, 10 cfs; 8/24, 7.65 cfs; 8/28, 7.33 cfs; 8/31, 7 cfs; 9/5, 7 cfs; 9/8, 7 cfs; 9/11, 7 cfs; 9/14, 7 cfs; 9/18, 4 cfs; 9/21, 4 cfs; 9/27, 2 cfs
20014/3, Off; 4/6, Off; 4/12, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/20, Off; 4/24, Off; 4/27, Off; 4/30, Off; 5/4, 3.32 cfs; 5/8, 5.82 cfs; 5/11, 11.63 cfs; 5/15, 8.3 cfs; 5/18, 8.79 cfs; 5/21, 6.26 cfs; 5/24, 8.63 cfs; 5/29, 10 cfs; 6/1, 10.35 cfs; 6/6, 10.89 cfs; 6/12, 11.07 cfs; 6/18, 10.35 cfs; 6/22, 10 cfs; 6/26, 9.48 cfs; 6/29, 9.13 cfs; 7/2, 6.41 cfs; 7/3, 6.56 cfs; 7/6, 5.39 cfs; 7/9, 5.53 cfs; 7/15, 5.11 cfs; 7/17, 5.11 cfs; 7/20, 5.11 cfs; 7/23, 4.57 cfs; 7/26, 4.57 cfs; 7/31, 5.11 cfs; 8/6, 5.11 cfs; 8/10, 5.11 cfs; 8/13, 5.11 cfs; 8/17, 5.11 cfs; 8/21, 5.11 cfs; 8/27, 5.11 cfs; 8/30, 5.11 cfs; 9/4, 5.11 cfs; 9/10, 1.92 cfs; 9/14, 1.82 cfs; 9/17, 2.86 cfs; 9/20, 2.86 cfs
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

MCDONALD DITCH

USGS ID 44107 USGS Name Devils Kitchen, Shell

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

Three 5-foot sliding gates in concrete headwall, 36" diversion dam across Shell Creek.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Shell Creek
S 43E 30' S, 4193' from NE corner of Section 26, and is in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 26, Township 53N, Range 91W

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open earthen canal 6.5 miles long. Common carrier for Shell Canal water thru this first 6.5 miles. McDonald ditch serves "2000 acres. Capacity of Shell-McDonald combined canal ~ 120 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
3/01/1886Terr.Irr.145.003.50
3.50
3/07/1893430Irr.,Mun.65.002.26
5.76
9/18/1897271EIrr.537.007.66
13.42
1/06/19051330EIrr.,Dom.615.008.78
22.20
5/22/19051439EIrr.190.002.71
24.91
4/10/19071938EIrr.20.000.29
25.20
6/23/19595986EIrr.,Stk.,Dom.42.000.60
25.80

STORAGE RIGHTS

Shell Reservoir and Adelaide Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 15% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices, enhanced by concrete delivery ditches, gated pipe, buried pipe and sprinklers.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Pasture, alfalfa hay, grass hay, small grains, some corn, some beans, lawns and gardens.

RETURN FLOWS

100% to Shell Creek

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

Managed by a formal ditch company - employs manager and ditchrider. Operation is in cooperation with management of Shell Canal (common carrier).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Fred Barnett
Shell, WY
(307)765-4393

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
19834/17, 35.06 cfs; 5/1, 33.27 cfs; 5/3, 33.27 cfs; 5/4, 39.38 cfs; 5/5, 45.83 cfs; 5/15, 83.51 cfs; 5/30, 100.84 cfs; 6/13, 102.65 cfs; 6/27, 83.51 cfs; 7/4, 78.55 cfs; 7/28, 79.33 cfs; 8/6, 71.35 cfs; 8/15, 83.51 cfs; 9/8, 75.32 cfs
19845/5, 17.39 cfs; 5/9, 19.76 cfs; 5/10, 52.72 cfs; 5/11, 55.86 cfs; 5/20, 97.3 cfs; 6/7, 96.33 cfs; 6/10, 83.51 cfs; 6/14, 86.9 cfs; 6/21, 61.39 cfs; 6/26, 83.51 cfs; 7/2, 97.3 cfs; 7/9, 100.84 cfs; 7/15, 86.03 cfs; 7/18, 92.02 cfs; 7/29, 71.35 cfs; 8/20, 80.21 cfs; 8/27, 73.77 cfs; 9/2, 71.35 cfs
19854/17, 17.39 cfs; 4/24, 33.27 cfs; 4/28, 32.09 cfs; 5/1, Off; 5/4, 42.57 cfs; 5/8, 92.02 cfs; 5/11, 79.38 cfs; 5/14, 79.38 cfs; 5/17, 79.38 cfs; 5/20, 87.73 cfs; 5/22, 92.02 cfs; 5/26, 92.02 cfs; 6/2, 81.86 cfs; 6/6, 92.02 cfs; 6/10, 79.38 cfs; 6/14, 92.02 cfs; 6/18, 81.86 cfs; 6/21, 87.73 cfs; 6/28, 75.32 cfs; 6/29, 87.73 cfs; 7/3, 75.32 cfs; 7/7, 63.63 cfs; 7/10, 67.45 cfs; 7/14, 63.63 cfs; 7/15, 56.27 cfs; 7/21, 52.72 cfs; 7/24, 59.93 cfs; 7/28, 59.93 cfs; 7/31, 67.45 cfs; 8/4, 63.63 cfs; 8/7, 57.72 cfs; 8/11, 56.27 cfs; 8/14, 56.27 cfs; 8/18, 42.57 cfs; 8/22, 42.57 cfs; 8/26, 52.72 cfs; 8/30, 52.72 cfs
19864/16, 36.27 cfs; 5/1, 33.27 cfs; 5/5, 83.5 cfs; 5/15, 52.72 cfs; 5/18, 76.3 cfs; 5/22, 87.73 cfs; 5/29, 96.33 cfs; 6/1, 92.02 cfs; 6/6, 92.02 cfs; 6/11, 87.73 cfs; 6/15, 83.51 cfs; 6/22, 92.02 cfs; 6/30, 105.37 cfs; 7/5, 105.37 cfs; 7/12, 105.37 cfs; 7/19, 87.73 cfs; 7/24, 71.35 cfs; 7/27, 71.35 cfs; 8/2, 75.32 cfs; 8/7, 75.32 cfs; 8/10, 71.35 cfs; 8/17, 65.91 cfs; 8/24, 71.35 cfs; 9/1, 71.35 cfs; 9/7, 71.35 cfs; 9/15, 56.27 cfs; 10/15, 49.26 cfs
19954/19, 15.13 cfs; 4/23, 15.1 cfs; 4/26, 11 cfs; 5/5, 15.82 cfs; 5/9, 29.8 cfs; 5/11, 27.5 cfs; 5/15, 34.46 cfs; 5/17, 39.37 cfs; 5/24, 63.64 cfs; 5/25, 63.64 cfs; 5/28, 73.7 cfs; 5/31, 79 cfs; 6/3, 83.52 cfs; 6/4, 100.8 cfs; 6/5, 87.74 cfs; 6/7, 87.74 cfs; 6/11, 46.16 cfs; 6/14, 63.64 cfs; 6/19, 75.33 cfs; 6/22, 79.39 cfs; 6/24, 32.68 cfs; 6/27, 92 cfs; 7/1, 79.3 cfs; 7/5, 87.7 cfs; 7/9, 87.7 cfs; 7/13, 92 cfs; 7/18, 100 cfs; 7/24, 100 cfs; 7/26, 97 cfs; 7/30, 96 cfs; 8/4, 87 cfs; 8/5, 113 cfs; 8/9, 87 cfs; 8/14, 75.3 cfs; 8/15, 94.7 cfs; 8/17, 100.8 cfs; 8/27, 87.7 cfs; 9/3, 87.7 cfs; 9/7, 92.03 cfs; 9/11, 75 cfs
19965/4, 30 cfs; 5/9, 42 cfs; 5/10, 51 cfs; 5/17, 58 cfs; 5/20, 60 cfs; 5/27, 42 cfs; 6/1, 60 cfs; 6/4, 54.5 cfs; 6/9, 51 cfs; 6/12, 51 cfs; 6/16, 62 cfs; 7/1, 67 cfs; 7/5, 65 cfs; 7/7, 60 cfs; 7/9, 51 cfs; 7/14, 55 cfs; 7/16, 51 cfs; 7/17, 65 cfs; 7/19, 65 cfs; 7/22, 60 cfs; 7/25, 60 cfs; 7/27, 55 cfs; 7/31, 48.6 cfs; 8/2, 44 cfs; 8/3, 53 cfs; 8/5, 53 cfs; 8/8, 60 cfs; 8/15, 55 cfs; 8/17, 49 cfs; 8/18, 48.5 cfs; 8/22, 51 cfs; 8/24, 55 cfs; 8/27, 46 cfs; 9/3, 42 cfs; 9/7, 23 cfs; 9/14, 44 cfs
19975/9, 49.24 cfs; 5/13, 53.42 cfs; 5/18, 115.56 cfs; 5/31, 114.62 cfs; 6/10, 111.81 cfs; 6/17, Off; 7/2, 76.94 cfs; 7/5, 79.38 cfs; 7/8, 96.4 cfs; 7/12, 96.4 cfs; 7/17, 96.4 cfs; 7/31, 100.84 cfs; 8/8, 92.03 cfs; 8/9, 79.38 cfs; 8/23, 75.33 cfs; 8/28, 75.33 cfs
19984/27, 22.76 cfs; 5/1, 26.46 cfs; 5/4, 39.37 cfs; 5/8, 75.33 cfs; 5/12, 100.84 cfs; 5/15, 95.52 cfs; 5/18, 119.36 cfs; 5/19, 109.95 cfs; 5/22, 117.45 cfs; 5/26, 105.36 cfs; 6/1, 90.3 cfs; 6/5, 99.05 cfs; 6/8, 82.69 cfs; 6/11, 81.86 cfs; 6/15, 75.33 cfs; 6/18, 71.35 cfs; 6/25, 54.12 cfs; 6/29, 74.52 cfs; 7/2, 105.36 cfs; 7/6, 111.81 cfs; 7/9, 119.36 cfs; 7/13, 139.02 cfs; 7/16, 108.11 cfs; 7/20, 102.64 cfs; 7/23, 100.84 cfs; 7/27, 102.64 cfs; 7/30, 85.2 cfs; 8/4, 86.04 cfs; 8/7, 86.04 cfs; 8/10, 85.2 cfs; 8/13, 85.2 cfs; 8/17, 91.16 cfs; 8/18, 85.2 cfs; 8/21, 92.03 cfs; 9/4, 87.74 cfs; 9/6, 75.33 cfs; 9/8, 83.52 cfs; 9/11, 83.52 cfs; 9/14, 83.52 cfs; 9/17, 63.64 cfs; 9/21, 54.12 cfs; 9/25, 52.71 cfs; 9/28, 52.71 cfs; 10/2, 46.53 cfs; 10/5, 43.88 cfs
19994/5, Off; 4/20, Off; 4/26, 44.53 cfs; 5/3, 49.24 cfs; 5/6, 42.57 cfs; 5/14, 57.72 cfs; 5/17, 57.72 cfs; 5/25, 74.52 cfs; 5/28, 85.2 cfs; 6/1, 74.52 cfs; 6/4, 86.04 cfs; 6/8, 74.52 cfs; 6/10, 66.69 cfs; 6/14, 65.92 cfs; 6/18, 95.52 cfs; 6/21, 68.23 cfs; 6/24, 99.05 cfs; 6/28, 99.9 cfs; 7/2, 109 cfs; 7/6, 99.05 cfs; 7/12, 110 cfs; 7/16, 110 cfs; 7/19, 105 cfs; 7/23, 115 cfs; 7/28, 92.03 cfs; 7/30, 102 cfs; 8/3, 99.05 cfs; 8/6, 99.95 cfs; 8/11, 86.04 cfs; 8/13, 90.3 cfs; 8/16, 86.89 cfs; 8/19, 86.89 cfs; 8/24, 81.86 cfs; 9/2, 87.74 cfs; 9/8, 69 cfs; 9/10, 67.45 cfs; 9/15, 63.64 cfs; 9/17, 68.23 cfs; 9/24, 60.65 cfs; 9/29, 53.42 cfs; 10/8, 51.31 cfs; 10/18, 36.27 cfs; 10/20, 36.27 cfs; 10/26, 34.46 cfs; 10/28, 35.06 cfs
20004/3, Off; 4/10, Off; 4/14, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/21, 30.36 cfs; 4/24, 33.27 cfs; 4/28, 32.09 cfs; 5/2, 75.33 cfs; 5/5, 96.4 cfs; 5/12, 84.36 cfs; 5/15, 84.36 cfs; 5/19, 93.77 cfs; 5/23, 87.74 cfs; 5/26, 91.16 cfs; 5/30, 82.69 cfs; 6/2, 83.52 cfs; 6/5, 84.36 cfs; 6/12, 103.54 cfs; 6/16, 93.77 cfs; 6/19, 84.36 cfs; 6/22, 90.3 cfs; 6/26, 92.03 cfs; 6/29, 90.3 cfs; 7/3, 96.4 cfs; 7/6, 100.84 cfs; 7/12, 94.64 cfs; 7/17, 78.57 cfs; 7/24, 87.74 cfs; 7/28, 75.33 cfs; 8/1, 92.03 cfs; 8/2, 65.92 cfs; 8/5, 79.38 cfs; 8/8, 92.03 cfs; 8/15, 75.33 cfs; 8/17, 70.56 cfs; 8/24, 54.12 cfs; 8/28, 56.27 cfs; 8/31, 58.44 cfs; 9/5, 59.91 cfs; 9/8, 56.99 cfs; 9/11, 62.89 cfs; 9/14, 59.18 cfs; 9/18, 56.99 cfs; 9/21, 49.24 cfs; 9/27, 49.24 cfs
20014/3, Off; 4/6, Off; 4/12, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/20, Off; 4/24, 17.39 cfs; 4/27, 43.22 cfs; 4/30, 49.24 cfs; 5/4, 35.06 cfs; 5/8, 55.55 cfs; 5/11, 80.2 cfs; 5/15, 102.64 cfs; 5/18, 105.36 cfs; 5/21, 99.05 cfs; 5/24, 114.62 cfs; 5/29, 117.45 cfs; 6/1, 114.62 cfs; 6/6, 99.05 cfs; 6/12, 88.59 cfs; 6/18, 77.75 cfs; 6/22, 60.65 cfs; 6/26, 65.92 cfs; 6/29, 63.64 cfs; 7/2, 45.86 cfs; 7/3, 35.06 cfs; 7/6, 75.33 cfs; 7/9, 67.45 cfs; 7/15, 67.45 cfs; 7/17, 76.35 cfs; 7/20, 75.33 cfs; 7/23, 65.92 cfs; 7/26, 71.35 cfs; 7/28, 61.39 cfs; 7/30, 61.39 cfs; 7/31, 61.39 cfs; 8/9, 56.27 cfs; 8/10, 56.57 cfs; 8/13, 24.85 cfs; 8/17, 24.85 cfs; 8/21, 27 cfs; 8/27, 24.85 cfs; 8/30, 24.85 cfs; 9/4, 22.75 cfs; 9/10, 17.85 cfs; 9/14, 17.39 cfs
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

PORTER DITCH

USGS ID 44107 E8 USGS NAME DEVILS KITCHEN

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

Two 24" screwtype sliding metal gates in concrete headwall.

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Shell Creek
Intake from Shell Creek into old channel is in the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 25, Township 53N, Range 92W. Actual headgate out of old channel into Porter Canal is 1617 feet North and 293 feet West of Section corner common to Sections 25,26,35, and 36.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open earthen canal 4 1/2 miles long serving approximately 1325 acres and 7 users. Ditch capacity ~ 40 c.f.s. Several flumes across badland gulches.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS

Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
11/18/1892365Irr.1080.0015.42
15.42
1/21/1898322EIrr.146.002.09
17.51
11/03/19051464EIrr.54.000.77
18.28
4/22/19071726EIrr.43.000.61
18.89

STORAGE RIGHTS

None

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 20-25% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by buried and gated pipe.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Alfalfa hay, native hay, pasture, occasional small grain, occasional corn, occasional beans, lawn and gardens.

RETURN FLOWS

All to Shell Creek.

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFORMATION

Fred Barnett
Greybull, WY
(307)765-4393

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
19834/17, Off; 5/5, 1.2 cfs; 5/15, 1.2 cfs; 6/27, 24 cfs; 7/4, 32.1 cfs; 7/13, 24.8 cfs; 8/6, 24 cfs; 8/15, 27.94 cfs; 9/8, 20.29 cfs
19845/10, 15.49 cfs; 6/10, 16.15 cfs; 6/14, 16.81 cfs; 7/9, 20.29 cfs; 7/18, 30 cfs; 8/5, 24.77 cfs; 8/20, 24 cfs; 8/27, 24 cfs
19854/17, Off; 4/24, Off; 4/28, Off; 5/1, Off; 5/4, Off; 5/8, 21.01 cfs; 5/11, 22.12 cfs; 5/14, 12.08 cfs; 5/17, 18.52 cfs; 5/20, 27.94 cfs; 5/22, 32.1 cfs; 5/26, 41.05 cfs; 6/2, 32.1 cfs; 6/6, 34.26 cfs; 6/10, 32.1 cfs; 6/14, 24 cfs; 6/18, 16.81 cfs; 6/21, 13.59 cfs; 6/28, 16.92 cfs; 6/29, 21.75 cfs; 7/3, 13.59 cfs; 7/7, 7.94 cfs; 7/10, 5.57 cfs; 7/14, 10.63 cfs; 7/15, 10.63 cfs; 7/21, 10.63 cfs; 7/24, 24 cfs; 7/28, 20.29 cfs; 7/31, 30 cfs; 8/4, 30 cfs; 8/7, 18.52 cfs; 8/11, 18.12 cfs; 8/14, 27.94 cfs; 8/18, 22.12 cfs; 8/22, 20.29 cfs; 8/26, 21.75 cfs; 8/30, 22.12 cfs
19865/1, Off; 5/15, 16.15 cfs; 5/18, 18.795 cfs; 5/22, 19.93 cfs; 5/29, 18.52 cfs; 6/1, 24 cfs; 6/6, 24 cfs; 6/11, 32.1 cfs; 6/15, 24 cfs; 6/22, 24 cfs; 6/30, 16.81 cfs; 7/5, 30 cfs; 7/12, 24 cfs; 7/19, 22.12 cfs; 7/24, 13.59 cfs; 7/27, 12.08 cfs; 8/7, 13.59 cfs; 8/10, 19.57 cfs; 8/17, 18.87 cfs; 8/24, 15.17 cfs; 9/1, 15.17 cfs; 9/7, 13.59 cfs; 9/15, 12.08 cfs; 10/15, 12.08 cfs
19954/26, 12.08 cfs; 5/5, 2.6 cfs; 5/20, 20.29 cfs; 6/14, 32.1 cfs; 7/1, 77.4 cfs; 7/9, 24 cfs; 7/24, 14.21 cfs; 7/26, 14.5 cfs; 8/2, 20.3 cfs; 8/4, 24 cfs; 8/5, 36.4 cfs; 8/9, 36.4 cfs; 8/14, 24 cfs; 8/21, 36.4 cfs
19965/9, 0.5 cfs; 6/1, 24 cfs; 6/12, 24 cfs; 6/16, 17 cfs; 7/5, 24 cfs; 7/23, 20 cfs; 8/5, 17 cfs; 8/8, 24 cfs; 9/3, 45 cfs
19975/13, 10.63 cfs; 6/17, 24 cfs
19985/4, 12.07 cfs; 5/8, 22.12 cfs; 5/12, 22.12 cfs; 5/15, 22.12 cfs; 5/19, 32.95 cfs; 5/22, 33.02 cfs; 5/26, 41.51 cfs; 6/1, 36.47 cfs; 6/8, 28.35 cfs; 6/11, 27.94 cfs; 6/15, 37.36 cfs; 6/25, 37.82 cfs; 6/29, 28.35 cfs; 7/2, 27.54 cfs; 7/6, 18.52 cfs; 7/9, 15.17 cfs; 7/13, 24 cfs; 7/16, 22.12 cfs; 7/20, 25.94 cfs; 7/23, 23.62 cfs; 7/27, 21.38 cfs; 7/30, 29.99 cfs; 8/4, 31.25 cfs; 8/7, 25.16 cfs; 8/13, 19.57 cfs; 8/18, 20.65 cfs; 8/21, 22.12 cfs; 8/31, 34.26 cfs; 9/4, 18.52 cfs; 9/8, 18.52 cfs; 9/11, 19.57 cfs; 9/25, 21.01 cfs; 9/28, 21.01 cfs; 10/2, 21.01 cfs; 10/5, 15.17 cfs; 10/8, 20.29 cfs; 10/12, 15.17 cfs; 10/14, 12.07 cfs; 10/19, 12.07 cfs; 10/22, 12.98 cfs; 10/26, 12.98 cfs
19994/5, Off; 4/20, Off; 5/3, Off; 5/6, 1 cfs; 5/14, 10 cfs; 5/17, 10.07 cfs; 5/25, 17.15 cfs; 5/28, 22.12 cfs; 6/4, 17.83 cfs; 6/10, 17.83 cfs; 6/14, 32.1 cfs; 6/18, 32.1 cfs; 6/21, 27.94 cfs; 6/24, 23.62 cfs; 6/28, 16.17 cfs; 7/2, 13.59 cfs; 7/6, 18.52 cfs; 7/12, 23.62 cfs; 7/16, 40.11 cfs; 7/19, 36.02 cfs; 7/23, 36.91 cfs; 7/28, 25.94 cfs; 7/30, 36.47 cfs; 8/3, 18.52 cfs; 8/11, 32.52 cfs; 8/13, 38.27 cfs; 8/19, 27.94 cfs; 8/24, 23.62 cfs; 9/2, 34.26 cfs; 9/8, 28.75 cfs; 9/10, 29.99 cfs; 9/15, 20.29 cfs; 9/17, 20.29 cfs; 9/21, 19.57 cfs; 9/24, 18.52 cfs; 9/29, 20.29 cfs; 10/5, 12.07 cfs; 10/8, 9.52 cfs; 10/18, 23.62 cfs; 10/20, 13.59 cfs
20004/3, 5.57 cfs; 4/10, 5.57 cfs; 4/14, 5.79 cfs; 4/17, 6.02 cfs; 4/24, 19.57 cfs; 4/28, 16.81 cfs; 5/2, 19.93 cfs; 5/5, 32.1 cfs; 5/12, 16.15 cfs; 5/15, 17.15 cfs; 5/23, 25.16 cfs; 5/26, 25.94 cfs; 5/30, 28.35 cfs; 6/2, 27.54 cfs; 6/12, 24.38 cfs; 6/16, 22.86 cfs; 6/19, 20.29 cfs; 6/22, 21.75 cfs; 6/26, 17.83 cfs; 6/29, 16.15 cfs; 7/3, 18.52 cfs; 7/6, 18.52 cfs; 7/12, Off; 7/17, 20.29 cfs; 7/24, 24 cfs; 7/28, 24 cfs; 8/1, 24.38 cfs; 8/5, 29.99 cfs; 8/8, 24 cfs; 8/15, 17.49 cfs; 8/17, 17.49 cfs; 8/21, 19.57 cfs; 8/24, 18.17 cfs; 8/28, 19.57 cfs; 8/31, 27.94 cfs; 9/5, 21.97 cfs; 9/8, 22.86 cfs; 9/11, 12.98 cfs; 9/14, 21.01 cfs; 9/18, 20.65 cfs; 9/21, 24 cfs; 9/27, 23.24 cfs; 9/29, 20.65 cfs; 10/3, 20.29 cfs; 10/6, 32.1 cfs
20014/3, 2 cfs; 4/6, 2 cfs; 4/12, 2 cfs; 4/17, 2 cfs; 4/20, 2 cfs; 4/24, 2 cfs; 4/27, 2 cfs; 4/30, 2 cfs; 5/4, 6.72 cfs; 5/8, 10.91 cfs; 5/11, 31.67 cfs; 5/15, 36.47 cfs; 5/18, 24.38 cfs; 5/21, 17.15 cfs; 5/24, 28.35 cfs; 5/29, 28.75 cfs; 6/1, 19.93 cfs; 6/6, 22.12 cfs; 6/18, 19.57 cfs; 6/22, 21.75 cfs; 7/3, 15.49 cfs; 7/6, 16.15 cfs; 7/10, 13.9 cfs; 7/13, 13.9 cfs; 7/15, 16.48 cfs; 7/17, 17.15 cfs; 7/20, 20.29 cfs; 7/23, 15.82 cfs; 7/26, 13.59 cfs; 7/28, 16.15 cfs; 7/30, 1.33 cfs; 8/6, 13.59 cfs; 8/9, 21.01 cfs; 8/10, 18.17 cfs; 8/13, 16.15 cfs; 8/17, 20.65 cfs; 8/21, 18.17 cfs; 8/27, 22.12 cfs; 8/30, 13.59 cfs; 9/4, 14.85 cfs; 9/10, 18.17 cfs; 9/14, 16.15 cfs; 9/17, 18.17 cfs; 9/20, 18.17 cfs; 9/25, 16.81 cfs
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

SHELL CANAL

USGS ID 44107, 44108 D1, 44107 D8 USGS Name Greybull South, Wild Horse Flats, Devils Kitchen

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION

Three 5-foot sliding gates in concrete headwall, 36" high diversion dam across Shell Creek

DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Shell Creek
Creek diversion is common facility with McDonald Ditch and is located S 43E 30' W, 4193' from NE corner Section 26, Township 53 N, Range 91 W and is in the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 26.

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION

Open earthen canal with some lined sections approximately 27 miles long (not including 6.5 miles common carrier portion with McDonald Ditch). Irrigates approximately 2500 acres below McDonald Ditch. Five major concrete siphons, tunnels and wasteways deliver to 3 major laterals and numerous sublaterals. Estimated canal capacity ~ 120 c.f.s.

WYOMING WATER RIGHTS

Priority DatePermit NumberPermit UseAcresFlow(cfs)(af)Cumulative Flow(cfs)Comments
3/20/19088290Irr.,Dom.,Stk.876.0012.49
12.49
6/01/19092084EIrr.,Dom.,Stk.2404.5534.29
46.78
5/24/19415312EIrr.,Dom.,Stk.140.002.00
48.78
1/18/19636091EIrr.,Stk.20.290.29
49.07

STORAGE RIGHTS

Shell Reservoir and Adelaide Reservoir

ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES

Varies with time of year; estimated 15% at peak.

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

Conventional flood irrigation practices enhanced by some concrete lined delivery ditches, gated pipe, buried pipe and sprinklers.

CROP TYPES / CONSUMPTIVE USE

Pasture, alfalfa hay, grass hay, small grains, some corn, some beans, lawn and gardens.

RETURN FLOWS

90% to Shell Creek and 10% to Bighorn River

OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION

Managed by a formal ditch company - employs manager and ditchrider.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Jack Clucas
Shell, WY
(307)765-2946

Raymond Weese
Greybull, WY
(307)765-2623

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
19834/17, 35 cfs; 5/1, 20 cfs; 5/3, 20 cfs; 5/4, 14.04 cfs; 5/5, 20 cfs; 5/15, 38.06 cfs; 5/30, 56.32 cfs; 6/13, 50.83 cfs; 6/21, 46.43 cfs; 6/27, 50.83 cfs; 7/4, 43.86 cfs; 7/10, 48.61 cfs; 7/13, 49.05 cfs; 7/28, 52.64 cfs; 8/6, 46.43 cfs; 8/15, 69.9 cfs; 9/8, 53.55 cfs
19845/5, 14.04 cfs; 5/9, 7.74 cfs; 5/10, 40.51 cfs; 5/11, 42.17 cfs; 5/20, 62 cfs; 6/7, 69.9 cfs; 6/10, 75.01 cfs; 6/14, 75.01 cfs; 6/21, 44.28 cfs; 6/26, 60.08 cfs; 7/2, 75.01 cfs; 7/9, 69.9 cfs; 7/15, 43.01 cfs; 7/18, 36.46 cfs; 7/29, 42.17 cfs; 8/5, 52.64 cfs; 8/20, 64.92 cfs; 8/27, 49.05 cfs; 9/2, 37.26 cfs
19854/17, Off; 4/24, 32.2 cfs; 4/28, 30.33 cfs; 5/1, 23.26 cfs; 5/4, 38.06 cfs; 5/8, 56.32 cfs; 5/11, 34.89 cfs; 5/14, 50.83 cfs; 5/17, 64.92 cfs; 5/20, 69.9 cfs; 5/22, 69.9 cfs; 5/26, 70 cfs; 6/2, 69.9 cfs; 6/6, 62.48 cfs; 6/10, 48.61 cfs; 6/14, 64.92 cfs; 6/18, 60.08 cfs; 6/21, 67.39 cfs; 6/28, 60.08 cfs; 6/29, 44.28 cfs; 7/3, 48.61 cfs; 7/7, 30.33 cfs; 7/10, 32.2 cfs; 7/14, 32.2 cfs; 7/15, 40.09 cfs; 7/21, 36.06 cfs; 7/24, 42.17 cfs; 7/28, 34.11 cfs; 7/31, 46.43 cfs; 8/4, 55.39 cfs; 8/7, 53.09 cfs; 8/11, 36.06 cfs; 8/14, 37.26 cfs; 8/18, 32.2 cfs; 8/22, 32.2 cfs; 8/26, 28.5 cfs; 8/30, 32.2 cfs
19864/16, 25.66 cfs; 5/1, 23.16 cfs; 5/5, 55.39 cfs; 5/12, 48.61 cfs; 5/15, 46.43 cfs; 5/18, 59.005 cfs; 5/22, 60.08 cfs; 5/29, 62.48 cfs; 6/1, 67.39 cfs; 6/6, 67.39 cfs; 6/11, 69.9 cfs; 6/15, 69.9 cfs; 6/22, 64.92 cfs; 6/30, 60.08 cfs; 7/5, 62.48 cfs; 7/12, 53.09 cfs; 7/19, 53.09 cfs; 7/24, 50.83 cfs; 7/27, 46.43 cfs; 8/2, 46.43 cfs; 8/7, 48.61 cfs; 8/10, 60.08 cfs; 8/17, 60.08 cfs; 8/24, 36.06 cfs; 9/1, 36.06 cfs; 9/7, 42.17 cfs; 9/15, 38.06 cfs; 10/15, 32.2 cfs
19954/21, 5.6 cfs; 4/23, 5.6 cfs; 4/26, 14 cfs; 5/5, 23.2 cfs; 5/8, 23.2 cfs; 5/15, 28.5 cfs; 5/17, 28.5 cfs; 5/20, 57.7 cfs; 5/24, 42.17 cfs; 5/28, 48.61 cfs; 5/31, 53.09 cfs; 6/3, 44.28 cfs; 6/4, 50.83 cfs; 6/7, 60.28 cfs; 6/11, 60.28 cfs; 6/14, 60.28 cfs; 6/19, 55.39 cfs; 6/24, 54 cfs; 6/27, 62.48 cfs; 7/1, 51.7 cfs; 7/5, 53 cfs; 7/9, 60.5 cfs; 7/13, 48.1 cfs; 7/18, 51.7 cfs; 7/22, 58.1 cfs; 7/24, 50.8 cfs; 7/26, 48.1 cfs; 7/29, 50.8 cfs; 7/30, 53 cfs; 8/2, 50 cfs; 8/4, 53 cfs; 8/5, 56.7 cfs; 8/9, 53 cfs; 8/11, 50.8 cfs; 8/14, 44.28 cfs; 8/15, 44.3 cfs; 8/17, 55 cfs; 8/21, 55 cfs; 8/27, 44 cfs; 9/3, 57.7 cfs; 9/7, 60 cfs; 9/11, 53 cfs
1996
19975/9, 38.06 cfs; 5/13, 50.83 cfs; 5/18, 67.39 cfs; 5/26, 64.92 cfs; 5/31, 64.92 cfs; 6/10, 69.89 cfs; 6/17, Off; 6/25, 44.28 cfs; 7/2, 46.42 cfs; 7/5, 50.83 cfs; 7/8, 60.08 cfs; 7/12, 60.08 cfs; 7/17, 57.72 cfs; 7/21, 69.89 cfs; 7/31, 23.27 cfs; 8/2, 64.92 cfs; 8/8, 50.83 cfs; 8/23, 50.83 cfs
19985/1, 21.59 cfs; 5/4, 28.9 cfs; 5/8, 68.59 cfs; 5/12, 84.93 cfs; 5/15, 84.93 cfs; 5/18, 85 cfs; 5/22, 85 cfs; 5/26, 80 cfs; 6/1, 70 cfs; 6/5, 80 cfs; 6/8, 75 cfs; 6/11, 75 cfs; 6/15, 75 cfs; 6/18, 73 cfs; 6/25, 45 cfs; 6/29, 45.5 cfs; 7/2, 56 cfs; 7/6, 79 cfs; 7/9, 67.8 cfs; 7/13, 82.2 cfs; 7/16, 51.8 cfs; 7/20, 65 cfs; 7/23, 67 cfs; 7/27, 60.2 cfs; 7/30, 71 cfs; 8/4, 81 cfs; 8/7, 69 cfs; 8/8, 51.92 cfs; 8/13, 72.44 cfs; 8/18, 79 cfs; 8/21, 78.44 cfs; 9/4, 56 cfs; 9/8, 45.5 cfs; 9/11, 63 cfs; 9/14, 38.5 cfs; 9/17, 50.8 cfs; 9/21, 71 cfs; 9/25, 42 cfs; 9/28, 40.3 cfs; 10/2, 50.8 cfs; 10/5, 54.3 cfs; 10/8, 22 cfs; 10/12, 22 cfs; 10/14, 22 cfs
19994/5, Off; 4/20, Off; 4/26, 40.02 cfs; 5/3, 36.99 cfs; 5/6, 25.79 cfs; 5/14, 43.14 cfs; 5/17, 42.62 cfs; 5/25, 45.27 cfs; 5/28, 50.76 cfs; 6/1, 69.85 cfs; 6/4, 64.86 cfs; 6/8, 71.75 cfs; 6/10, 62.42 cfs; 6/14, 53.59 cfs; 6/18, 60.02 cfs; 6/21, 63.03 cfs; 6/24, 65.48 cfs; 6/28, 64.86 cfs; 7/2, 66.09 cfs; 7/6, 62.24 cfs; 7/12, 61.21 cfs; 7/16, 60.61 cfs; 7/19, 111 cfs; 7/23, 113 cfs; 7/26, 105 cfs; 7/28, 108 cfs; 7/30, 92.9 cfs; 8/3, 60.02 cfs; 8/6, 83.58 cfs; 8/11, 53.59 cfs; 8/13, 72.39 cfs; 8/16, 54.74 cfs; 8/19, 64.25 cfs; 8/24, 47.98 cfs; 9/2, 60.02 cfs; 9/8, 45.27 cfs; 9/10, 54.16 cfs; 9/21, 50.76 cfs; 9/24, 46.35 cfs; 9/29, 45.81 cfs; 10/5, 45.27 cfs; 10/8, 49.09 cfs; 10/18, 39 cfs; 10/26, 38.5 cfs; 10/28, 39 cfs
20004/3, Off; 4/10, Off; 4/14, Off; 4/17, Off; 4/21, 9.83 cfs; 4/24, 29.36 cfs; 4/28, 16.18 cfs; 5/2, 32.62 cfs; 5/5, 65.48 cfs; 5/12, 65.48 cfs; 5/15, 88.59 cfs; 5/19, 83.52 cfs; 5/23, 92.9 cfs; 5/26, 78.57 cfs; 5/30, 78.9 cfs; 6/2, 71.75 cfs; 6/5, 70.48 cfs; 6/12, 71.75 cfs; 6/16, 84.93 cfs; 6/19, 74.32 cfs; 6/22, 59.42 cfs; 6/26, 84.93 cfs; 6/29, 71.75 cfs; 7/3, 70.48 cfs; 7/6, 59.42 cfs; 7/12, 47.98 cfs; 7/17, 43.14 cfs; 7/24, 49.09 cfs; 7/28, 51.32 cfs; 8/5, 53.59 cfs; 8/8, 59.42 cfs; 8/15, 60.02 cfs; 8/17, 42.62 cfs; 8/21, 37.49 cfs; 8/24, 36.99 cfs; 8/28, 29.36 cfs; 8/31, 30.27 cfs; 9/5, 30.27 cfs; 9/8, 33.09 cfs; 9/11, 40.54 cfs; 9/14, 45.27 cfs; 9/18, 45.27 cfs; 9/21, 41.57 cfs; 9/27, 42.09 cfs; 9/29, 42.62 cfs
20014/3, Off; 4/24, Off; 4/27, 9.83 cfs; 4/30, 24.08 cfs; 5/4, 27.55 cfs; 5/8, 25.36 cfs; 5/11, 59.42 cfs; 5/15, 78.9 cfs; 5/18, 84.93 cfs; 5/21, 83.58 cfs; 5/24, 74.32 cfs; 5/29, 60.02 cfs; 6/1, 82.9 cfs; 6/6, 67.34 cfs; 6/12, 66.03 cfs; 6/18, 53.59 cfs; 6/22, 40.02 cfs; 6/26, 35.51 cfs; 6/29, 41.05 cfs; 7/3, 28 cfs; 7/6, 36.49 cfs; 7/9, 28 cfs; 7/13, 29.36 cfs; 7/15, 30.74 cfs; 7/17, 42.62 cfs; 7/20, 53.59 cfs; 7/23, 52.45 cfs; 7/26, 49.64 cfs; 7/28, 48.43 cfs; 7/30, 45.27 cfs; 8/6, 51.32 cfs; 8/10, 47.98 cfs; 8/13, 46.89 cfs; 8/17, 7.8 cfs; 8/21, 6.98 cfs; 8/27, 12.36 cfs; 8/30, 7.8 cfs; 9/4, 8.08 cfs; 9/10, Off; 9/14, Off; 9/17, 4.07 cfs; 9/20, Off; 9/25, Off; 10/12, 12.03 cfs; 10/16, 23.65 cfs; 10/22, 23.65 cfs
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

WHALEY CEMETARY (HOWARD ENL. WHALEY)

USGS ID 44107E8, 44107E7 USGS Name

DIVERSION DESCRIPTION


DIVERSION LOCATION

Source: Medicine Lodge Creek

CONVEYANCE DESCRIPTION


WYOMING WATER RIGHTS
Priority DatePermit NumberPermitted UseAcresFlow (cfs)Cumulative Flow (cfs)Comments
26-Jul-19485472 Enl.Irrigation15.240.22

19-Sep-1899426 Enl.Irrigation434.006.20

10-Dec-19061730 Enl.Irrigation150.002.14

17-Jun-189342 Enl.Irrigation692.009.89

19-Apr-19455420 Enl.Irrigation40.000.57

22-Apr-1901650 Enl.Irrigation269.003.85

STORAGE RIGHTS


ESTIMATED CANAL LOSSES


IRRIGATION PRACTICES


CROP TYPES/CONSUMPTIVE USE


RETURN FLOWS


OTHER OPERATIONAL INFORMATION


CONTACT INFO: NAME

ADDRESS
PHONE:

PHOTO LOG


DIVERSION RECORD