SPDSS_Task5_KeyStructure_NorthSterling

• Title: SPDSS Task 5 - Key Structure, North Sterling Irrigation District
• Description: The North Sterling Irrigation District has been identified as a key structure for the South Platte Decision Support System ‎(SPDSS)‎ consumptive use and surface water modeling efforts. The purpose of this Task 5 memorandum is to document physical, legal, and operational aspects of those key structures identified.
• Decision Support - Doc Type: Task Memorandum
• Date: 7/22/2004
• DSS Category: Surface Water
• DSS: South Platte
• Basin: South Platte
• Contract/PO #: C153954
• Grant Type: Non-Reimbursable
• Bill Number: SB01-157, HB02-1152, SB03-110, HB04-1221, SB05-084, HB06-1313, SB07-122
• Prepared By: Leonard Rice Engineering

Where to find more information
^ The Water District 1 Meeting Notes and Water District 64 Meeting Notes prepared for
SPDSS Task 3 -Identify Key Diversion Structures contain additional information on
ditch and reservoir operations within these water districts.
^ The Irrigated Acreage Assessment GIS Coverage prepared for SPDSS displays the
boundary of the North Sterling Irrigation District service area. GIS coverage is available
on the CDSS website (cdss.state.co.us).
REFERENCES
1. South Platte River Basin Fact Sheet, http://cwcb.state.co.us/Fact_Sheets/SPlatte/pa~e0001.htm
2. History of Sterling, Colorado, City of Sterling, http://www.sterlin~colo.com/history.html
3. Photo available at Colorado State Parks Website.
4. Mr. Jim Hanrahan. Water Commissioner, Water District 64. Personal Communication.
5. Mr. Jim Yahn. Manager, North Sterling Irrigation District. Personal Communication.
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