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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I'JOlTE BEYOND ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION General The City of Brush is located in Morgan County, Colorado approximately 90 miles northeast of Denver and 60 Miles east of Greeley. Interstate 76 crosses the northern portion of the city. The South Platte River is located approximately 2 miles north of the city and Beaver Creek flows from south to north just east of the city. Several irrigation ditches, including the Brush Lateral, traverse portions of the city. The city is bordered on all sides by unincorporated Morgan County. Drainage Basin Description The drainage area considered in this report covers an area of approximately 2 Yz square miles in the City of Brush, Morgan County, Colorado. The majority ofthe area is developed with land use consisting of a combination or residential, commercial and industrial development. A portion of the area remains as undeveloped agricultural land. Ground slopes in the area are flat and generally slope to the east or northeast toward Beaver Creek. Frequent low spots are present which do not drain to an identified outfall. The western portion of the city is somewhat steeper with more well defined drainage patterns. Existing Information A previous study entitled "City of Brush! Stormwater System Study" was prepared by Carter Burgess, Inc. in 2002 (Reference 1). This study included several potential stormwater system improvement altematives that are incorporated into this report. This report also utilized AutoCad drawings and hydrologic information prepared for the previous study. Other information utilized included base maps and existing storm sewer maps provided by the City of Brush. Nolte Associates, Inc. 1