WSP09826

• File Number: 8443.600
• Description: Narrows Unit - Studies
• State: CO
• Basin: South Platte
• Water Division: 1
• Date: 11/1/1981
• Title: Evaluation Missouri Basin Program
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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5.116 percent over the 50-year repayment period. In addition, allocated
annual OM&R costs will be pai d by M&I Uiiers.

Based on the above repayment cri teria, ]theannual charge for M&I water
would be about $240/acre-foot with or without flood control included in

the development plan. Currently, reliable water rights along the Front
Range are sell i ng for approximately ~200/acre-foot annual equi val ent
cost. Therefore, it appears that inclu~ion of a M&I water supply in the
Narrows Unit would be financially feasi~le based on current conditions.
However, further study is required to refine the estimate of M&I needs.

Recreation and Fish and Wildlife

By a letter dated February 2, 1968, the: State of Colorado has indicated

its intent to administer the land and water areas for recreation and

fi sh and wi 1 dl i fe enhancement and to repay reimbursable costs. For

recreation, one-half of the separable investment costs, or about

$5.3 mi 11 ion, is reimbursable wi th interest. For fi sh and wi 1 dl He
enhancement, one-fourth of the separa~ le investment costs, or about
$743,000 is reimbursable with interest.: These amounts include interest
during construction at 5.116 percent and would be the same under

development with or without a
to the above reimbursements, the

flood icontrol purpose. In addition
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State pf Colorado would be responsible

for payment of annual separable OM&R costs for the two purposes.

Flood Control and Highway Improvement

The costs allocated to these purposes ate nonreimbursable.
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