Wyoming State Water Plan, Wyoming Water Development Office
Rafting on Snake River Lake Marie, Snowy Mountains Wyoming Wind River Range picture

TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM


SUBJECT: Snake/Salt River Basin Plan
Irrigation Diversion Operation and Description
PREPARED BY:       Sunrise Engineering, Inc.
DATE: July 19, 2002

Introduction:

This memo contains information regarding the larger irrigation diversions in the Snake/Salt River basin. This data is used during the planning process to determine the use of water for irrigation purposes, and to incorporate this use in the river modeling effort.

Diversion Selection:

As with other basin plans that have been completed in Wyoming, the initial inventory was to include diversions of 10 c.f.s. or larger. The diversions to include in this inventory were determined from records of the State Engineer’s Office in cooperation with the local Hydrographer/Commissioners, as well as the Superintendent for Water Division IV. Other slightly smaller diversions that are seen as important with regards to irrigation in the basin have also been added to the inventory.

Methodology - Data Gathering for Operation Memoranda and Diversion Records:

Data regarding the selected diversions were obtained from a variety of sources. The water right data for each diversion was obtained from the Hydrographer/Commissioners Regulation Lists as well as the State of Wyoming Tabulation of Adjudicated Surface Water Rights. Operational data was obtained directly from those involved with the ditches, such as a watermaster or irrigation company or district representative.

It was discovered during the data collection process that diversion records for facilities in the basin are not readily available. Flows at most diversions are not generally recorded. Data was collected from the Hydrographers’ Annual Reports, however only a few of the diversions were represented in these records. Also, most of the flow records consisted of spot readings on a particular day, with only a handful of readings available. The lack of diversion data in the basin is indicative of the relative lack of regulation on the diversions in the basin. While some water users do call for regulation in certain areas, many ditches are controlled by irrigation districts or companies. This type of self-regulation is possible due to the fact that many diversions are located on reaches of a stream or river that generally run dry or nearly dry during the summer. These companies have determined that it is in the best interest of their irrigators to divide the water equally without invoking regulation by priority. This is typically the case where many appropriators obtain water through a common diversion and ditch system that was likely built with resources of those with both junior and senior rights. Water is usually divided by taking turns for using the water depending upon the water available. As a result flows are typically not measured, only the time allowed for irrigation. In addition to the self-regulation of diversions, there is no regulation of stored water for irrigation use, as the water stored in the basin reservoirs is for uses outside of the basin.

Due to the lack of diversion records in the basin, the modeling effort will incorporate diversion flows based on the consumptive irrigation requirement for the crop being irrigated. This method is further explained in the technical memorandum prepared by Boyle Engineering entitled “Surface Water Data Synthesis and Spreadsheet Model Development”.

The inventory of key irrigation diversions is shown in Table 1.

Table 1. Inventory of Key Diversions
Diversion Subbasin Source Headgate Location
Section Township Range
Afton CanalSaltSwift Creek3032118
Alto CanalSaltStrawberry Creek2734118
Ames & Gould CanalSaltSalt River2836119
Baker & Heap CanalSaltSalt River3435119
Cottonwood PipelineSaltCottonwood Creek430118
Crow Creek CanalSaltCrow Creek3432119
Dana DitchSaltVarious Springs2, 1334119
Dry Creek PipelineSaltDry Creek831118
East Side CanalSaltSalt River3534119
Freedom CanalSaltSalt River434119
Halling DitchSaltSwift Creek3032118
Hardman CanalSaltStrawberry Creek2734118
Idaho Boundary LineSaltStump Creek0632119
Kirkbride CanalSaltSalt River3335119
North CanalSaltSwift Creek3032118
Porto CanalSaltCedar Creek534118
Salt River CanalSaltSalt River3631119
Stewart Creek PipelineSalt Stewart Creek2436118
Strawberry North CanalSaltStrawberry Creek2734118
Strawberry Upper CanalSaltStrawberry Creek2734118
Union CanalSaltSalt River2235119
Black RockSnakeBlack Rock Creek3145112
GaffneySnakeBuffalo Fork2545113
AdamsSnakeFlat Creek640116
Lost SpringsSnakeFlat Creek3442115
CycloneSnakeGros Ventre River2642116
EnterpriseSnakeGros Ventre River2442116
HoboSnakeGros Ventre River2442116
Hot SpringsSnakeGros Ventre River1142115
SavageSnakeGros Ventre River142115
Mormon RowSnakeMud Springs242115
IdealSnakeGros Ventre River142115
SabastianSnakeGros Ventre River1042115
Spring Gulch IrrigationSnake Gros Ventre River3442116
South Park SupplySnakeGros Ventre River1842115
Last ChanceSnakeGranite Creek1942116
PioneerSnakeGranite Creek141117
Granite Cr. SupplementalSnakeSnake River942116
Iron RockSnakeSnake River1341117
ProsperitySnakeSnake River1341117
WolffSnakeSpread Creek1344114
ToddTetonDarby Creek3043118
South Side CanalTetonTeton Creek2244118
North Side CanalTetonTeton Creek2344118
Wyo. & Darby Bench CanalTetonTeton Creek2043118
Squirrel Creek Irr. Co. CanalTetonSquirrel Creek547118

Afton Canal, Swift Creek

Diversion Description: Diversion structure with three 3’ x 2’ slide gates is located on a bend in Swift Creek.

Diversion Location: Source: Swift Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 30, 32, 118

Conveyance Description: The Afton Canal is an open channel canal with a length of approximately 100 yards. At that point, the water enters the intake structure for the Nield String Pipeline and the West Afton Pipeline. The Nield String Pipeline consists of approximately 5 miles of pipe. The West Afton Pipeline consists of approximately 4 miles of pipe.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
04-10-1886TERRD, I2.34 0.090.09West Afton PL
04-15-1886TERRD, I2.500.100.19West Afton PL
05-08-1886TERRD, I830.5311.9212.11Nield String PL
09-01-1886TERRD, I156.662.2414.35West Afton PL
09-15-1886TERRD, I114.001.7016.05West Afton PL
10-15-1887TERRD, I5.000.0716.12West Afton PL
04-15-1888TERRD, I2.500.1016.22West Afton PL
05-15-1889TERRD, I297.004.3520.57West Afton PL
06-08-1895118EIrrigation209.863.1323.70Nield String PL
05-27-1902868EIrrigation100.001.4225.12West Afton PL
03-07-19031006ED, I60.000.8325.95West Afton PL
06-27-19046102Irrigation16.000.2226.17West Afton PL
09-29-19051449EIrrigation20.000.2826.45West Afton PL

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, however canal length is very short.

Irrigation Practices: Nield String Pipeline is 100% sprinkler irrigation. West Afton pipeline is also 100% sprinkler irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: The area served by the Nield String Pipeline is approximately 50% alfalfa, 15% grain and 35% pasture/grass hay. The area served by West Afton pipeline is approximately 12% grain, 12% alfalfa and 76% pasture/grass hay.

Return Flows: No return flows.

Other Operational Information: The Nield String Pipeline is generally turned on the beginning of May and turned off the end of October. The West Afton pipeline is generally turned on the end of May and turned off in mid October. These systems have adequate water for operation throughout the year.

Sources: Scott Nield, Nield String Pipeline, Interview, December 24, 2001. Jody Kennington, West Afton Pipeline, Interview, December 28, 2001.


Alto Canal, Strawberry Creek

Diversion Description: Concrete structure with leveling boards across creek, 4’ by 3.5’ slide headgate on side of stream.

Diversion Location: Source: Strawberry Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 27, 34, 118

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 7 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
07-18-18951023I, D460.006.556.55
07-08-1901679EIrrigation80.001.147.69
07-08-19031111EIrrigation40.000.578.26
10-09-19163765ED,I,S302.004.31 12.57
08-26-19214237EIrrigation39.500.56 13.13
03-16-19766595EIrrigation20.000.29 13.42
Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Approximately 15%.

Irrigation Practices: 68% sprinkler irrigation, 32% flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Approximately 85% alfalfa, 10% barley, 5% pasture.

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Typically turned on by mid-May, turned off beginning of September. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Brad Merritt, Interview, February 5, 2002.

Data:1993: 6/23, 10.11 cfs (upstream of sprinkler diversion), 6.57 cfs (downstream of sprinkler diversion).


Ames & Gould Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: The diversion for the Ames & Gould Canal is no longer in operating condition, and has not been used in over 15 years. The sources of water for the canal are return flows from the East Side Canal and runoff from tributaries east of Etna (i.e. Stewart Creek, possibly others) that enter the East Side Canal.

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 28, 36, 119

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 7 miles in length. Only approximately 2 miles of the canal are currently in use.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
07-12-19024041D, I443.606.336.33Not used
06-20-19041227EI, S548.297.8214.15Not used
11-14-19334925EI, S97.001.3915.54Not used

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: 100% Flood irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 100% Pasture

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Canal is currently used by one landowner, with irrigation covering approximately 800 acres.

Sources: Brian Perkes, Interview, February 1, 2002.


Baker & Heap Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: Concrete structure with 13 ft. x 4 ft headgate.

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 34, 35, 119

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 5 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
05-27-1902854EIrrigation193.002.742.74
02-27-19051342EIrrigation154.872.204.94
09-11-19081989EIrrigation289.494.139.07
09-08-19133258EI, S88.001.2610.33

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, canal is not lined.

Irrigation Practices: 90% sprinkler irrigation and 10% flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 60% alfalfa, 20% grain and 20% pasture.

Return Flows: No return flows.

Other Operational Information: Year round due to stock watering. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Kendall Jenkins, Interview, December 14, 2001.


Cottonwood Creek Irrigation District Pipeline, Cottonwood Creek

Diversion Description: Concrete headgate can divert practically entire stream. 20 ft. x 5 ft. inlet screen with ¼” openings for pipeline intake located adjacent to headgate structure.

Diversion Location: Source: Cottonwood Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 04, 30, 118

Conveyance Description: Gravity flow pipeline, approximately 27 miles of pipe of various sizes. The system divides into three major laterals with sizes of 16”, 24”, and 36”.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
08-24-1887TERRIrrigation520.007.707.70
05-14-1888TERRIrrigation855.0012.7020.40
05-17-1888TERRIrrigation180.002.7023.10
06-01-1888TERRIrrigation40.000.6023.70
05-15-1889TERRIrrigation145.002.2025.90
06-01-1890TERRIrrigation60.000.9026.80
06-10-1891TERRIrrigation40.000.6027.40
05-20-1893493Irrigation333.004.7432.14
06-24-1893534Irrigation200.002.9135.05
07-24-1893TERRIrrigation40.000.6035.65
06-24-1895148EIrrigation10.000.1435.79
07-05-18951032Irrigation80.001.1336.92
07-23-18951025Irrigation26.000.3737.29
01-24-1898327EIrrigation70.001.0038.29
11-16-1898390EIrrigation55.000.7839.07
06-02-1899438EIrrigation435.006.1945.26
02-28-1900516EIrrigation15.000.2145.47
08-16-1901706EIrrigation100.001.4346.90
12-04-1901754EIrrigation65.000.9247.82
05-31-19046024Irrigation280.003.9751.79
11-11-19046301D, I38.000.5352.32
11-11-19041290ED, I7.000.1052.42
01-30-19056430Irrigation80.001.1353.55
08-27-19061613EIrrigation60.000.8654.41
06-26-19071739EIrrigation60.000.8555.26
12-09-19071799EIrrigation90.001.2756.53
04-16-19081888EIrrigation174.662.4959.02
04-16-19081889EIrrigation45.340.6459.66
01-03-19163585EIrrigation34.000.4960.15
11-13-19204192EIrrigation28.750.4160.56
04-16-19565854EIrrigation40.000.5761.13
06-22-197023444Irrigation401.275.7366.86

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: NA

Irrigation Practices: 100% sprinkler irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 60% alfalfa; 20% pasture and 20% barley & oats.

Return Flows: No flow returns.

Other Operational Information: Turned on May 15th and turned off October 15th. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Lawrence Welch, President, Cottonwood Creek Irrigation District, Interview, December 12, 2001.Dale Barnes, Water Master, Interview, various dates.

Data: 1998

DateReadingDateReadingDateReading
05/31/9815,650 cfs07/22/9828,600 cfs08/18/9821,200 cfs
06/03/9815,250 cfs07/23/9828,800 cfs08/19/9817,900 cfs
06/29/9812,050 cfs07/27/9825,700 cfs08/20/9816,200 cfs
07/03/9812,050 cfs07/28/9828,000 cfs08/21/9813,400 cfs
07/06/9818,250 cfs07/31/9826,700 cfs08/24/9818,300 cfs
07/07/9819,250 cfs08/02/9825,300 cfs08/26/9816,300 cfs
07/08/9820,250 cfs08/06/9826,400 cfs08/27/9818,800 cfs
07/10/9819,950 cfs08/07/9826,900 cfs08/29/9817,300 cfs
07/14/9821,350 cfs08/08/9827,400 cfs09/02/9814,500 cfs
07/15/9824,000 cfs08/10/9824,700 cfs09/04/9813,050 cfs
07/16/9825,300 cfs08/11/9826,500 cfs09/05/9816,050 cfs
07/17/9826,200 cfs08/13/9825,700 cfs09/13/9810,450 cfs
07/20/9826,500 cfs08/14/9822,100 cfs09/26/986,000 cfs
07/21/9825,800 cfs08/17/9822,500 cfs

Some partial system data readings are available for 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2001.


Crow Creek Canal, Crow Creek

Diversion Description: Concrete diversion struction across stream with a headgate 18 ft. x 4 ft, can put in boards.

Diversion Location: Source: Crow Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 34, 32, 119

Conveyance Description: Ditch is approximately 7 miles long.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
05-00-1887TERRIrrigation780.0011.3011.30
05-05-1887TERRIrrigation850.0012.1523.45
06-10-1888TERRIrrigation80.001.1424.59
11-12-1897284EIrrigation40.000.5725.16
07-05-1899452EIrrigation80.001.1326.29

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Losses are believed to be significant, estimated to be up to 75%.

Irrigation Practices: 10-15% Sprinkler irrigation, 85-90% Flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 33% alfalfa, 33% native hay, and 33% pasture.

Return Flows: Generally no return flows.

Other Operational Information: Turned on approximately mid April and turned off approximately mid November. Must go on turns in summer.

Sources: Joe Nield, Interview, December 14, 2001.

Data:

2000: 7/7, 35.7 cfs; 7/27, 23.8 cfs.


Dana Ditch, Titensor Springs, North Spring Creek, Osborne Spring Creek

Diversion Description: Water is collected from the various springs as listed.

Diversion Location: Source: Titensor Springs, North Spring Creek, Osborne Spring Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 13, 34, 119 and 2, 34, 119

Conveyance Description: Dana Ditch is an open channel canal approximately 3 miles long which then goes into a pipeline with a length of approximately 3.5 miles.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
10-20-19046304Irrigation325.004.634.63
08-08-19081943EIrrigation82.001.175.80
10-24-19025121Irrigation160.002.288.08
12-30-19035787Irrigation151.002.1510.23

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: 100% sprinkler irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Approximately 2/3 alfalfa and 1/3 grains (barley).

Return Flows: Water is typically run over the pipeline intake screen to reduce collected debris. This wash water then proceeds down a return ditch to Cedar Creek. The quantity of water in the return ditch is not known.

Other Operational Information: Ditch is turned on the beginning of June and turned off the beginning of September. However, there is a small stream running through year round for stock purposes. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Ron Crook, Interview, December 28, 2001.


Dry Creek Irrigation District Pipeline, Dry Creek

Diversion Description: Concrete headgate on Dry Creek, 3 to 4 ft. x 6 ft. (approx.) gates. Three settling ponds, intake structure with grate.

Diversion Location: Source: Dry Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 08, 31, 118

Conveyance Description: Pipeline with approximate length of 18 miles.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
04-26-1887TERRIrrigation80.001.201.20
05-12-1887TERRIrrigation280.004.205.40
07-15-1887TERRIrrigation200.002.908.30
04-26-1888TERRIrrigation145.002.2010.50
05-02-1888TERRIrrigation30.000.5011.00
04-28-1889TERRIrrigation175.002.7013.70
05-02-1889TERRIrrigation35.000.5014.20
05-15-1890TERRIrrigation60.000.9015.10
06-18-1890TERRIrrigation40.000.6015.70
06-20-1890TERRIrrigation20.000.4016.10
05-07-1892271Irrigation90.001.4017.50
10-28-1892356Irrigation30.000.5018.00
03-28-1893448Irrigation15.000.3018.30
05-12-1893479Irrigation85.001.2119.51
05-26-1893497Irrigation100.001.4220.93
07-01-1894
Irrigation20.000.4021.33
02-16-189598EIrrigation60.000.8622.19
05-07-1895115EIrrigation295.004.2126.40
06-05-1895119EIrrigation150.002.1428.54
06-05-1895122EIrrigation225.003.2131.75
06-24-1895152EIrrigation100.001.4333.18
06-29-1895129EIrrigation140.001.9935.17
07-10-1895134EIrrigation10.000.1635.33
07-24-1895140ED, I, S40.000.6035.93
07-26-1895142EIrrigation230.003.2839.21
11-20-1895167EIrrigation93.301.3340.54
02-21-1898316EIrrigation13.300.1940.73
03-04-18981770Irrigation60.000.8541.58
07-02-1898351ED, I100.001.4243.00
10-28-18992334Irrigation120.001.7144.71
02-16-19051343EIrrigation44.000.6345.34
06-16-19204147EIrrigation30.000.4345.77
03-21-196823151Irrigation386.005.5151.28

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: NA

Irrigation Practices: All sprinkler irrigation. Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 15% – 20% barley, 10% pasture and the remainder alfalfa. There are also significant acres of residential use (10%).

Return Flows: No return flows. Other Operational Information: Turn on the end of April and turn off the end of October. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Kim Tippetts, Dry Creek Irrigation District, Interview, December 6, 2001.


East Side Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: Diversion consists of two headgates, each approximately 12’ by 4’.

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 35, 34, 119

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 15 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:
Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
08-08-19041266ED, I, S3935.3156.1056.10
09-29-19112562EIrrigation178.002.5458.64
01-22-19194009EIrrigation320.004.5763.21
11-14-19334996ED, I, S343.344.9068.11
07-24-19425331EIrrigation7.000.1068.21
10-21-19525774ED, I, S60.000.8669.07
04-16-19686277EIrrigation18.000.2669.33

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, however evaporation losses are evident on hot days. Canal is not lined.

Irrigation Practices: 90% Sprinkler irrigation, 10% flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Approximately 60% Alfalfa, 30% small grains, 10% pasture.

Return Flows: very little if any

Other Operational Information: Canal is generally is use from the beginning of June to the end of October. Must go on turns late in summer, generally due to inability to divert from Salt River when flows are low.

Sources: Kendall Jenkins, Interview, December 14, 2001.


Freedom Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: Concrete with boards, with a 20 ft. x 4 ft. opening.

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 04, 34, 119

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal with length of approximately 2.5 miles.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
07-14-19024051Irrigation30.000.420.42
10-24-19025122Irrigation55.000.791.21
12-13-19061680EIrrigation137.001.943.15
02-27-19071679EIrrigation16.000.233.38
08-05-19335832EI, S580.578.2811.66

Storage Rights: None.

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, canal is not lined.

Irrigation Practices: 60% sprinkler irrigation and 40% flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 60% alfalfa, 30% grain and 10% pasture.

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Runs year round. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Kendall Jenkins, Interview, December 14, 2001.


Halling Ditch, Swift Creek

Diversion Description: 3’ x 3’ slide gate, located in a concrete wall that includes diversion gates for three other canals and ditches.

Diversion Location: Source: Swift Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 30, 32, 118

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 2 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
06-01-1888TERRD,I469.968.188.18
11-15-1888TERRD, I80.001.209.38
04-13-1895113EIrrigation80.001.1410.52
05-08-1895116EIrrigation240.003.4313.95
11-20-1895168EIrrigation80.001.1415.09
08-06-19204149EIrrigation34.000.4915.58
05-23-19475441EI, S46.000.6616.24

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: 80% flood irrigation and 20% sprinkler irrigation. Some lands are currently not irrigated.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 90% pasture and 10% alfalfa and barley.

Return Flows: No return flows.

Other Operational Information: Ditch is turned on the beginning of April and turned off the beginning of November. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: O.D. Gardner, Interview, December 10, 2001.

Data:

1998: 8/6, 4.1M.
1999: 7/8, 14.8M; 8/4, 9.4M; 8/19, 1E.
2000: 7/27, 5.5 cfs.


Hardman Canal, Strawberry Creek

Diversion Description: Serves the East Side Irrigation District.

Diversion Location: Source: Strawberry Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 27, 34, 118

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 11 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:
Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
06-10-19099216Irrigation1490.0021.23 21.23
02-23-19153139EI, S80.001.1422.37
05-23-19183901D, I, S5.000.0722.44
07-12-19234579EIrrigation47.600.6823.12

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, but do not appear to be large.

Irrigation Practices: 100% sprinkler irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 70% alfalfa, 20% grain and 10% pasture.

Return Flows: Can return to Birch Creek Waste Ditch, however, there is generally no return flow.

Other Operational Information: Turned on mid May and turned off mid September. Stock water runs until November. Canal generally has water throughout irrigation season, however irrigators must generally go on turns late in the season.

Sources: Marvin and Rayola Park, Interview, January 8, 2002.


Idaho Boundary Line Ditch, Stump Creek

Diversion Description:

Diversion Location: Source: Stump Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 06, 32, 119

Conveyance Description: Ditch length is 2 to 3 miles long.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
06-20-1886TERRIrrigation80.001.141.14
06-01-1889TERRIrrigation82.501.182.32
06-15-1889TERRIrrigation80.001.143.46
07-01-189186Irrigation145.002.165.62
07-04-1898352EIrrigation32.000.466.08
09-04-1900 577EIrrigation280.004.0210.10
09-24-1901817EIrrigation40.000.5710.67
03-18-1902798EIrrigation81.901.1711.84
02-28-19354989ED, I, S257.133.6815.52

Storage Rights: None.

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, but significant. Ditch is not lined.

Irrigation Practices: 50% sprinkler and 50% flood.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 45% alfalfa, 25% grain and 30% pasture.

Return Flows: No return flows.

Other Operational Information: Turned on May to June and turned off in November. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Ron Stoltenberg, Interview, December 24, 2001.

Data:

1998: 8/6, 7.6M; 8/20, 6.7M.
1999: 7/8, 5.2M; 7/21, 7.8M; 8/4, 5.5M; 8/19, 5.6M.
2000: 7/27, 5.6 cfs.


Kirkbride Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: A log diverts water into the canal through a 12 foot diameter culvert.

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 33, 35, 119

Conveyance Description: Ditch length is approximately 2 miles.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
06-01-1886TERRIrrigation100.001.601.60
05-15-1888TERRIrrigation510.007.308.90
05-25-1891TERRIrrigation65.000.909.80
07-14-1902873EIrrigation424.506.0315.83
08-24-19081932EIrrigation46.260.6516.48
08-05-19335840EI, S337.404.8221.30

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown, canal is not lined.

Irrigation Practices: 95% sprinkler irrigation and 5% flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 60% Alfalfa, 30% small grains, 10% pasture.

Return Flows: Up to 10% may return.

Other Operational Information: Runs year round due to stock use. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Kendall Jenkins, Interview, December 14, 2001.


North Canal, Swift Creek

Diversion Description: Two 6’ x 3’ slide gates, located in a concrete wall that includes diversion gates for three other canals and ditches.

Diversion Location: Source: Swift Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 30, 32, 118

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 7 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
AcresFlow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
05-10-1888TERRD, I776.0011.6011.60
04-01-1895106EIrrigation80.001.1412.74
04-01-1895108EIrrigation70.001.0013.74
04-11-1895110EIrrigation35.000.5014.24
04-11-1895111EIrrigation60.000.8615.10
06-05-1895120EIrrigation62.000.8815.98
06-05-1895124EIrrigation1096.7015.6431.62
06-05-1895118EIrrigation69.860.9932.61
05-26-0899430EIrrigation80.001.1533.76
07-31-1899474EIrrigation40.000.5734.33
03-29-1902809EIrrigation286.004.0638.39
12-03-19425333EI, S84.001.2139.60
04-18-19455391EI, S54.000.7840.38

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Possibly 30% to 40%. Canal is not lined.

Irrigation Practices: 15% sprinkler irrigation and 85% flood irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 55% alfalfa, 35% grain and 10% pasture.

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Turned on mid May and turned off November. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Rowan Anderson, Interview, December 21, 2001.

Data:

1997: 9/14, 23.40M.
1999: 8/4, 61.1M; 8/19, 36.5 M.
2000: 5/23, 0.0 cfs; 7/12, 0.0 cfs; 7/27, 16.8 cfs; 8/2, 0.0 cfs; 9/25, 0.0 cfs.


Porto Canal, Cedar Creek

Diversion Description: A concrete structure across Cedar Creek diverts water into a 24” pipe while keeping rocks and gravel in the stream. The pipe empties into an earthen settling pond, then flows into the transmission pipe.

Diversion Location: Source: Cedar Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 05, 34, 118

Conveyance Description: Over 8 miles of pipe with various sizes. Main transmission pipe is 21” diameter. West Cedar Pipeline lateral is nearly 4 miles of additional pipe.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
05-01-1889TERRD, I140.002.102.10
05-27-1895982Irrigation120.001.713.81
06-24-18981867Irrigation240.003.407.21
06-18-1900550ED, I320.004.5511.76
07-22-1901688ED, I80.001.1412.90
06-03-19023985Irrigation200.002.8515.75
05-19-19836862EPower
0.4716.22
09-25-19856864EIrrigation194.612.7819.00
02-17-19987268EIrrigation183.002.6121.61
02-17-19987269EIrrigation57.000.8122.42
02-17-19987270ES, D
0.0022.422 taps, stock, domestic

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: None

Irrigation Practices: 100% sprinkler irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: 60% alfalfa, 35% barley and 5% pasture.

Return Flows: No return flows.

Other Operational Information: Turned on the beginning of May and turned off the end of October. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Val Pendleton, President, Porto Irrigation District, Interview, December 5, 2001.

Data:
1996: 7/5, 26.90M; 7/15, 24.21M; 7/26, 22.75M; 8/15, 16.52M; 9/15, 12.61M.
1998: Porto Pipeline: 9/4, 5.4M.
W. Cedar Pipeline: 9/4, 2.7M.
1999: W. Cedar Lateral: 7/21, 0.9M; 8/4, 0.3M; 8/19, 2.2M.
Irr. Dist. Lateral: 7/21, 7.8M; 8/4, 8.9M; 8/19, 8.5M.
2000: W. Cedar Lateral: 7/6, 1.3 cfs; 7/9, 1.8 cfs; 7/10, 1.4 cfs; 7/27, 1.3 cfs; 8/1, 1.6 cfs.
Irr. Dist. Lateral: 7/6, 9.8 cfs; 7/9, 10.2 cfs; 7/10, 8.9 cfs; 7/27, 8.5 cfs; 8/1, 8.2 cfs.


Salt River Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: 16’ x 4’ headgate with boards (not in good shape).

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 36, 31, 119

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal which splits into two canals approximately ½ mile below diversion. Each canal has a length of approximately 5 miles. Canals serve the Fairview Irrigation District.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
06-01-1886TERRIrrigation748.3411.2411.24
06-01-1889TERRIrrigation65.001.0012.24
06-25-1889TERRIrrigation132.971.8714.11
06-01-1890TERRIrrigation115.001.7015.81
06-01-1891TERRIrrigation180.002.7018.5
06-25-1892TERRIrrigation15.000.3018.81
07-01-1892TERRIrrigation60.000.9019.71
07-10-1892133EIrrigation1130.0016.1035.81
11-16-1898389EIrrigation65.000.9336.74
03-05-19455387EI, S11.000.1636.90
03-05-19455388EI, S11.000.1637.06
04-11-19476535EIrrigation47.000.6737.73

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Estimated to be up to 1/3 of the stream at times throughout the length of the canal.

Irrigation Practices: Approximately 1/3 flood irrigation and 2/3 sprinkler.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Typically 15% barley, with the remaining crops consisting on alfalfa and pasture grass. However, in 2001 only about 60 acres were in grain.

Return Flows: Return flows only in times of excess water in the spring. Generally, during summer and fall there are no return flows.

Other Operational Information: Canal in use typically from beginning of May to end of October. Entire stream of Salt River is typically diverted by late summer. Salt River was totally diverted by July 25 in 2000 and by May 8 in 2001. Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Casey Erickson, Water Master, Interview, December 6, 2001.
Gary Crook, Fairview Irrigation District, Interview, December 6, 2001.

Data:
1999: 7/21, 83M; 8/19, 34.7M
2000: 7/27, 6.6 cfs.


Stewart Creek Pipeline, Stewart Creek

Diversion Description: Concrete headgate structure with pipe inlet, stop logs used to divert water into inlet.

Diversion Location: Source: Stewart Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 24, 36, 118

Conveyance Description: Gravity flow pipeline with approximate length over 7 miles.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
05-07-19013157D, I105.001.501.50
08-10-19056850Irrigation80.001.142.64
08-09-19077961Irrigation120.001.714.35
06-18-19099217Irrigation158.302.266.61
09-03-19092109EIrrigation150.702.158.76
08-29-19214239EIrrigation34.000.499.25
03-26-193419538I, S119.001.7010.95
06-11-196322702Irrigation316.004.5115.46
10-21-19636171EIrrigation1.400.0215.48

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: None

Irrigation Practices: 100% sprinkler irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Unknown.

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Recent priority filings may only get water for a month before it is turned off. Older priority filings generally have some water for 2nd crop. System turn on and off times vary year to year depending upon runoff, etc.

Sources: Sybil Crook, Interview, December 21, 2001. Forsgren Associates, Stewart Creek Irrigation Pipeline Level II Study Final Report, December 1993.


Strawberry North Canal, Strawberry Creek

Diversion Description: Diversion from Strawberry Creek is shared with Hardman Canal.

Diversion Location: Source: Strawberry Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 27, 34, 118

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 7 miles in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
06-21-1887TERRIrrigation218.003.303.30
10-06-1889TERRIrrigation120.001.504.80
07-05-1890TERRIrrigation16.000.305.10
05-29-1891TERRIrrigation300.004.429.52
10-03-1891TERRIrrigation85.001.3010.82
06-01-1892TERRIrrigation100.001.5012.32
06-24-1895127EIrrigation568.918.3820.70
06-24-1895128EIrrigation136.001.9422.64
08-20-1895153EIrrigation140.002.0024.64
08-21-1895154EIrrigation265.003.7828.42
09-09-1895156EIrrigation160.002.2730.69
05-13-1896198EIrrigation210.003.0033.69
08-11-19031112EIrrigation60.000.8634.55
10-27-19041284EIrrigation40.000.5735.12
03-26-19234521EMunicipal
1.5036.62
09-08-19324884EIrrigation4.000.5737.19
04-07-19646192EIrrigation7.000.1037.29

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Canal losses are up to 10%.

Irrigation Practices: 30% Flood irrigation, 70% sprinkler irrigation.

Crop Types / Consumptive Use:

Return Flows:

Other Operational Information: Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources: Jade Henderson, Superintendent, Water District IV, Regulation List, November 2001. Forsgren Associates, Strawberry Canal Rehabilitation Project Level II Feasibility Study, November 1997.


Strawberry Upper Canal, Strawberry Creek

Diversion Description: Unknown

Diversion Location: Source: Strawberry Creek, Trib. Salt River Section, Township, Range: 27, 34, 118

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal, approximately 1 mile in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
05-01-1888TERRIrrigation240.003.543.54
00-00-1889TERRIrrigation80.001.144.68
06-01-1891TERRIrrigation80.001.205.88
09-30-1891TERRIrrigation200.002.918.79
11-12-1891173Irrigation40.000.609.39
06-20-1892298Irrigation80.001.1410.53
07-13-1895136EIrrigation800.0011.4221.95
07-13-1895137EIrrigation607.008.6730.62
07-18-1895139EIrrigation80.001.1431.76
08-20-1895153EIrrigation90.001.2933.05
09-27-1895158EIrrigation30.000.4333.48
06-08-1896207EIrrigation80.001.1434.62
03-16-1900512EIrrigation62.000.8935.51
02-24-19061506EIrrigation40.000.5736.08
06-17-19092172EIrrigation40.000.5736.65
12-17-192016510Irrigation12.000.1736.82
02-05-19214311EIrrigation69.250.9937.81
02-11-192116124Irrigation13.000.1938.00
03-26-19234521EIrrigation80.001.1439.14
10-24-19616220EIrrigation26.100.3839.52

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Unknown

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Unknown

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Must go on turns later in summer.

Sources:


Union Canal, Salt River

Diversion Description: Unknown

Diversion Location: Source: Salt River, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: 22, 35, 119

Conveyance Description: Unknown

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority
Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use
Acres Flow
(cfs)
Cumulative
Flow (cfs)
Comments
08-26-19036083Irrigation991.0014.1514.15
08-05-19335791EI, S37.700.5414.69

Storage Rights: None

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Unknown

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Unknown

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Unknown

Sources:


Black Rock, Black Rock Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Black Rock Creek, Trib. Buffalo Fork or Creek
Section, Township, Range: S31, T45, R112
General: Located behind Black Rock Ranger Station

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw-top head gate.

Conveyance Description: Open ditch approximately 15,000 feet in length with diversion boxes.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit #Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow,(cfs)
(2cfs/70ac
Cumulative
Flow, cfs
Comments
05-16-19415305ED,I,S32.92.92
01-13-19535658EI,S802.283.2
06-18-19002851I1203.426.62
04-16-191311812
7028.62
01-09-19304653ED,I43212.3420.96

* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: none known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Hatchet Ranch

Source: Don Barney


Gaffney, Buffalo Fork or Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Buffalo Fork or Creek, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: See comments for location

Diversion Description: Unknown

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 10,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit #Permitted
Use*
AcresFlow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
09-20-191312032D,I1173.343.34 Point of diversion changed
from 36-45-113 to L6-45-113
09-20-191312032D,I1233.516.85See comment above
10-13-19716413EI2527.2014.0525-45-113
09-20-191312032D,I278.017.9421.99See first comment
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: none known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: stock ponds, flood irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information:

Sources: Don Barney


Adams, Little Gros Ventre River or Flat Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Little Gros Ventre River or Flat Creek, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S6, T40, R116

Diversion Description: Concrete basin with drop box

Conveyance Description: Open ditch approximately 95,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
07-24-19143003ED,I16.45.45
09-24-18961333D,I,S37.751.081.53
09-24-18961333D,I,S401.142.67
09-24-18961333I802.284.95
09-24-18961333D,I802.287.23
09-24-18961333D,I,S802.289.51
09-24-18961333D,I,S94.972.7112.22 Point of diversion and means of conveyance
for 40 acres changed to Wilson Ditch from
6-40-116 to 18-40-116. Voluntary abandonment of
25.03 acres and .36 cfs, 11/18/1982
09-24-18961333I,S1323.7715.99
09-24-18961333D,I,S1454.1420.13
09-24-18961333D,I1504.2824.41Point of diversion and means of
conveyance changed to
Wilson Ditch from 6-40-116 to 18-40-116
09-24-18961333D,I,S1604.5728.98
09-24-18961333I3209.1438.12
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: none known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: stock ponds, flood irrigation, domestic irrigation and livestock

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: South Park Ditch Company ( Robert Gill or Kelly Lockhart)

Sources: Don Barney


Lost Springs, Little Gros Ventre River or Flat Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Little Gros Ventre River or Flat Creek, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S34, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Wood or concrete

Conveyance Description: Open channel

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
AcresFlow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
06-10-19102374ED,I1203.433.43
07-24-19088619D,I1554.427.85
06-10-19102374ED,I1604.5812.42
07-24-19088619I3058.7221.14
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: CHECK W/ REFUGE

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Unknown

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Diversion and ditch are now in the Elk Refuge. Does not appear to be used.

Sources: Don Barney


Cyclone, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: See comments for location

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 6,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
08-17-18992241D,I5.14.14 POD and means of
conveyance changed to
White Ditch (34-42-116),
from 26-42-116
10-14-1901715ED,I17.48.6226-42-116
08-17-18992241D,I20.571.19See First Comment
08-17-18992241D,I401.142.3326-42-116
10-14-1901715ED,I601.714.0426-42-116
08-17-18992241D,I1203.437.6826-42-116
08-17-18992241D,I1203.4311.11See First Comment
08-17-18992441
133.053.8014.91



145.94.1719.08
*Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None Known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: approximately 300 acres sprinkler irrigation, remainder flood irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: crops unlikely

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis

Sources: Don Barney


Enterprise, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location: Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: S24, T42, R116

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 5,500 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
07-15-19142992ED,I702.002.00
06-15-19046095I732.084.08
02-17-19061504EI1353.867.93
07-15-19142992EI530.6715.1623.09
19046095
527.2215.0638.15
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None Known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information:

Sources: Don Barney


Hobo, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S24, T42, R116

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw gate (Enterprise Ditch)

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 5,500 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
10-12-18992317D,I,S501.431.43Point of diversion
and means of
conveyance changed
to Enterprise Ditch,
24-42-116
01-25-1901617EI501.432.86See above comment
10-12-18992317D,I,S702.004.86See above comment
01-25-1901617EI882.517.37See above comment
07-24-19082001EI1755.0012.37See above comment
10-12-18992317D,I,S2005.7118.08See above comment
Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Confluences with the Enterprise ditch

Sources: Don Barney


Hot Springs, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S11, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 5,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
04-16-1902814EI23.66.66
04-27-19071707EI23.661.32
07-31-18992208I401.142.46Adjudicated as from
Gros Ventre River
and Warm Springs
04-16-1902814EI571.634.09
07-31-18992208D,I601.715.80
07-31-18992208I1203.429.22
07-05-19102268ED,I,S1574.4813.7
07-31-18992208I1604.5718.27
07-31-18992208D,I2707.7125.98
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Teton Valley Ranch

Sources: Don Barney


Savage, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S1, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 15,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
06-18-19344975ED,I20.57.57
06-18-19344975ED,I20.571.14
06-18-19344975ED,I20.571.71
04-01-19224335ED,I20.68.592.30 Original supply
is from Ditch Creek
through Enl.
Kissinger Ditch,
permit 1078E
06-18-19344975ED,I29.833.12
02-17-19132855ED,I401.144.26
06-18-19344975ED,I66.181.896.15
02-17-19132855ED,I752.148.29
05-15-191110707I802.2810.57
06-18-19344975ED,I902.5713.14
06-18-19344975ED,I1002.8616.0
05-15-191110707D,I1805.1421.14
06-18-19344975ED,I1805.1426.28
06-18-19344975ED,I3209.1435.42
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None Known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Grand Teton National Park

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: None

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Grand Teton National Park, all water may not be utilized

Sources: Don Barney


Mormon Row, Mud Springs

Diversion Location:
Source: Mud Springs, Trib. Ditch Creek
Section, Township, Range: S2, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 12,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
09-25-192917697D,I702.002.00
09-25-192917697D,I702.004.00
09-25-192917697D,I1404.008.00
09-25-192917697D,I1404.0012.00
09-25-192917697D,I1404.0016.00
09-25-192917697D,I1404.0020.00
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None Known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Grand Teton National Park

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: None

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Grand Teton National Park, all water may not be utilized

Sources: Don Barney


Ideal, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S1, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 10,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
04-19-19023833D,I,S23.66.66
08-20-19031107ED,I371.061.72
08-20-19031107ED,I802.284.00 Point of diversion and
means of conveyance
changed to Newbold
Ditch (1-42-115), to
10-42-115
08-20-19031107ED,I98.52.826.82
08-20-19031107ED,I1353.8610.86See above comment
05-07-19132824.5ED,I1504.2814.96See above comment
07-12-19122669ED,I2166.1821.14 Point of diversion
and means of conveyance
for 196 acres changed
to Newbold Ditch
(1-42-115), to 10-42-115
05-07-19132824.5ED,I2968.4629.60
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None Known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Grand Teton National Park

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: None

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Grand Teton National Park, all water may not be utilized

Sources: Don Barney


Sebastian, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S10, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 40,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
07-15-1902884EI802.282.28 Point of diversion and
conveyance changed to
Newbold Ditch, 10-42-115
06-18-19002666I902.584.86See above comment
04-04-19112428ED,I1253.588.44See above comment
08-25-1902907EI1604.5713.01See above comment
06-18-19002666I45012.8625.87 Point of diversion and
means of conveyance
for 130 acres changed
to Mesa Ditch,
17-42-115; 320
acres changed to
Newbold Ditch,
10-42-115
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None Known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: None known

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: None known

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Most rights are probably held by GTNP, ditch may serve some subdivisions.

Sources: Don Barney


Spring Gulch Irr, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location:
Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S34, T42, R116

Diversion Description:

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 36,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
10-20-19194040ED,I12.34.34
02-24-1902785EI401.141.48
07-05-19102269ED,I1203.424.90
02-28-18981789I1404.008.90
02-08-1901622EI,S1404.0012.90
02-07-19214252ED,I1404.0016.90
02-28-18981789I2406.8623.76
02-28-18981789I2507.1430.90
08-01-19214253ED,I252.87.2238.12
02-28-18981789I3209.1447.26
02-28-18981789I3209.1456.40
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Hansen Ranch, Mead Ranch and Lucas Ranch

Sources: Don Barney


South Park Supply, Gros Ventre River

Diversion Location: Source: Gros Ventre, Trib. Snake River Section, Township, Range: S18, T42, R115

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel and 4’ diameter pipe from the Gros Ventre to Flat Creek. Approximately 80,000 feet of open channel canal, and 20,000 feet of pipeline.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
01-22-19324800ED,I.96.02.02
01-02-193218086D,I6.5.18.20



7.4.22.42
09-08-19525638EI10.28.70
01-02-193218086D,I21.601.30 Appropriation diverted
through South Park
Supply Ditch to Flat
Creek, thence through
Wilson & Ealy Ditch
& East Side Ditch,
8-40-116, from Adams
Springs to the lands.
04-29-19666238EI,S24.1.681.98
04-21-19555806EI27.1.782.76
01-22-19324800ED,I30.863.62
09-08-19525638EI30.864.48
01-22-19324800ED,I36.191.045.52
01-22-19324800ED,I371.066.58



42.431.227.80
01-22-19324800ED,I531.529.32
04-29-19666238EI,S561.6010.92



641.8212.74
09-08-19525638EI681.9414.68
01-22-19324800ED,I691.9816.66
01-22-19324800ED,I742.1218.78



79.472.2821.06
09-08-19525638EI79.842.2823.34
01-22-19324800ED,I802.2825.62
09-08-19525638EI1123.2028.82
09-08-19525638EI1203.4232.24



157.754.5036.74



158.64.5441.28
01-22-19324800ED,I1604.5845.86
01-22-19324800ED,I1604.5850.44
01-22-19324800ED,I1604.5855.02
01-22-19324800ED,I191.15.4660.48



199.975.7266.20
01-22-19324800ED,I2005.7271.92



223.626.3878.30
01-22-19324800ED,I36510.4288.72
01-22-19324800ED,I39011.1499.86
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: This ditch is diverted from the Gros Ventre and dumped into Flat Creek until it is diverted for the Manning, Leek, Adams, Wilson and several others.

Sources: Don Barney


Last Chance, Granite Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Granite Creek, Trib. Fish Creek
Section, Township, Range: S19, T42, R116

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 30,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
08-01-19143011ED,I401.141.14 Adjudicated as
from West Fork
or Channel
Granite Creek.
06-24-19077793I1253.584.72 Point of diversion
for 93 acres and
1.33 cfs changed
to 19-42-116; and
point and means
of conveyance for
10 acres and .14
cfs changed to the
No Name Ditch
19-42-116; and
point of diversion
and means of
conveyance for
22 acres and
.31cfs changed to
Hazel Ditch,
19-42-116
06-24-19077793I1353.868.58 Point of diversion
for 56 acres and
.8 cfs changed to
19-42-116; and
point and means
of conveyance for
79 acres and 1.13
cfs changed to the
No Hazel, 19-42-116.
The original point
of diversion of
the Last Chance
Ditch completely
and permanently
closed off to the
satisfaction of the
division superintendent.
11-03-19112552ED,I1554.4213.0
07-18-19143002ED,I1604.5821.79
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Snake River Ranch

Sources: Don Barney


Pioneer, Granite Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Granite Creek, Trib. Fish Creek
Section, Township, Range: S1, T41, R117

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 22,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
07-31-19088643D,I1.02.02
07-31-19088643D,I1.55.04.06
07-31-19088643D,I5.14.20
07-31-19088643D,I5.14.34
07-31-19088643D,I7.20.54
07-31-19088643D,I8.2.24.78
07-31-19088643D,I46.751.342.12
07-31-19088643D,I75.142.144.26
07-31-19088643D,I1203.427.68
09-13-19856818EI,Res162.24.6412.32
07-31-19088643D,I2356.7219.04
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation, Res = Reservoir

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: HHR Subdivision, Teton Pines, Earl Hardeman

Sources: Don Barney


Granite Creek Supplemental, Snake River

Diversion Location:
Source: Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S9, T42, R116

Diversion Description: Concrete with three 36”diameter screw gates

Conveyance Description: open channel

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
08-08-19525636EI,S1504.284.28
02-27-195120629I,S782.322.3626.64
10-02-19816807EI,S386.615.5232.16
*Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Ditch confluences with Granite Creek

Sources: Don Barney


Iron Rock, Snake River

Diversion Location:
Source: Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S13, T41, R117

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gate

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 20,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
05-19-19023910D,I,S20.58.58
01-17-19555783EI,S31.881.31
01-17-19555783EI,S1053.04.46
01-14-19605996EI,S1163.327.78
05-19-19023910D,I,S1905.4213.20
05-27-19656147EI,S208.635.9619.16
05-19-19023910D,I,S2136.0825.24
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Walton Ranch, Puzzle Face Ranch, Crane Creek Ranch

Sources: Don Barney


Prosperity, Snake River

Diversion Location:
Source: Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S13, T41, R117

Diversion Description: Concrete with screw gates

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 25,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
12-02-19035689I18.52.52
04-26-19485469EI33.941.46
04-26-19485469EI36.39.1.042.50
04-26-19485469EI391.123.62
12-02-19035689I541.545.16
04-26-19485469EI551.586.74
05-14-19595957EI581.668.40
04-26-19485469EI661.8810.28
12-02-19035689I1042.9813.26
12-02-19035689I1203.4216.68
03-13-19112424EI1343.8220.50
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Scofield Patton Subdivision, Don Barney property

Sources: Don Barney


Wolff, Spread Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Spreak Creek, Trib. Snake River
Section, Township, Range: S13, T44, R114

Diversion Description:

Conveyance Description: Open channel ditch approximately 10,000 feet in length.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
11-11-18971653I401.141.14
11-11-18971653I401.142.28
08-20-19234419ED,I82.122.344.62
08-02-19092090ED,I146.074.188.80
08-02-19092090ED,I1484.2213.02
08-02-19092090ED,I1504.2817.30
08-02-19092090ED,I1554.4221.72
08-02-19092090ED,I1554.4226.14
11-11-18971653D,I1604.5830.72
11-11-18971653D,I,S1604.5835.30
11-11-18971653I1875.3440.64
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Flood Irrigation

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Grass hay mix, stock and pasture

Return Flows: Unknown

Other Operational Information: Probably goes into GTNP

Sources: Don Barney


Todd, Darby or Good Fellow Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Darby or Good Fellow Creek, Trib. Teton River
Section, Township, Range: S30, T43, R118

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw head gates

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal with length of approximately 20,000 feet.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
01-19-194920214I2227.231.8231.82
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Sprinkler

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Alfalfa, Alfalfa/grass mix, barley, oats, wheat

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Nearly all land served by ditch is in Idaho.

Sources: Jim Wilson


South Side Canal, Teton Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Teton Creek, Trib. Teton River
Section, Township, Range: S22, T44, R118

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw head gates, diversion in Teton Canyon

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal with length of approximately 20,000 feet.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
10-02-19067420I15.42.48
10-02-19067420I17.48.96
10-02-19067420I23.47.671.63
10-02-19067420
391.142.77
10-02-19067420I39.541.143.91
10-02-19067420
401.145.05
10-02-19067420
802.287.33
10-02-19067420
401.148.47
10-02-19067420
59.431.7010.17
10-02-19067420
64.11.8312.0
10-02-19067420
651.8613.86
10-02-19067420
68.821.9615.82
10-02-19067420
762.1717.99
10-02-19067420
802.2820.27
10-02-19067420
802.2822.55
10-02-19067420
111.73.1925.74
10-02-19067420
1153.2829.02
10-02-19067420
1163.3132.33
10-02-19067420
1203.4335.76
10-02-19067420
1313.7439.50
9-06-19355093EI,D401.1440.64
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Sprinkler

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Alfalfa, Alfalfa/grass mix, barley, oats, wheat, potatoes

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Approximately 585 acres are located in Idaho.

Sources: Jim Wilson


North Side Canal, Teton Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Teton Creek, Trib. Teton River
Section, Township, Range: S23, T44, R118

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw head gates, diversion in Teton Canyon

Conveyance Description: Open channel with approximate length of 30,000 feet.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
4-9-19626338EI16.9.48.48Enl. Of Northside
4-9-19626338EI401.141.62Enl. Of Northside
4-11-18961190I38.531.102.72Central canal
4-11-19861190I1353.866.58Central canal
4-11-18961190I1303.7110.29Central canal
4-11-19861190I2757.8618.15Central canal
8-8-19056840I400.5718.72Pratt
8-8-19056840I, D751.0719.79Pratt
1-15-19067168I751.0720.86Brown-Clement
1-15-19067168I401.1422.0Brown-Clement
10-02-19067421I,D421.223.2Dalley
10-02-19067421I340.9724.17Dalley-Hulett
4-20-191211413I, D640.1218.2942.46Brown-Clement
4-20-191211413I401.1443.6Brown-Clement
1-19-19616311EI440.6344.23Enl. Of Brown-Clement
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Sprinkler

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Alfalfa, Alfalfa/grass mix, barley, oats, wheat, potatoes

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: North side canal is a combination of the Brown-Clement ditch, Pratt ditch, Central ditch, and the Dalley ditch. The North Side Pipeline comes off of the Northside ditch. Approximately 160 acres are located in Idaho.

Sources: Jim Wilson


Wyoming & Darby Bench Canal, Darby Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Darby Creek, Trib. Teton River
Section, Township, Range: S20, T43, R118

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw head gates

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal with approximate length of 15,000 feet.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
9-11-18961332I1828.1152.2353.23
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: None known

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Sprinkler

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Alfalfa, Alfalfa/grass mix, barley, oats, wheat, potatoes

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Nearly all land served by ditch is in Idaho.

Sources: Jim Wilson


Squirrel Creek Irrigation Co. Canal, Indian Lake Creek

Diversion Location:
Source: Indian Lake Creek, Trib. Squirrel Creek
Section, Township, Range: S5, T47, R118

Diversion Description: Concrete box with screw head gates, diversion north of Driggs near Badger Creek

Conveyance Description: Open channel canal with approximate length of 15,000 feet.

Wyoming Water Rights Summary:

Priority Date
(M-D-Y)
Permit
Number
Permitted
Use*
Acres Flow, cfs
(2cfs/ac)
Cumulative
Flow, (cfs)
Comments
11-10-194921146I80022.8522.85
1-20-195321147I80022.8545.70
* Permitted Use Symbols: D = Domestic, S = Stock, I = Irrigation

Storage Rights: Indian Lake Res., Permit #6000R, 1953
And Bergman Lake Res., Permit #6001R, 1953

Estimated Canal Losses: Unknown

Irrigation Practices: Sprinkler

Crop Types / Consumptive Use: Alfalfa, Alfalfa/grass mix, barley, oats, wheat, potatoes

Return Flows: None

Other Operational Information: Water from Wyoming, but all irrigated lands in Idaho

Sources: Jim Wilson