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Releases from Riverside Reservoir are measured using a weir located approximately 3/4 of <br />a mile downstream of the reservoir. Aquatic vegetative growth at the weir site reduces <br />the accuracy of the measurement readings. System ditch riders utilize additional staff <br />gages located along Riverside Canal. <br />Reservoir Seepage/Evaporation Information: No seepage studies have been conducted to <br />quantify seepage losses from Riverside Reservoir or Vancil Reservoir. Riverside <br />Reservoir experiences an approximate 8% loss to seepage and evaporation. Seepage <br />generally accrues to the South Platte River. Recharge decrees involving Vancil Reservoir <br />state the rate of evaporation and seepage losses from this reservoir. Seepage generally <br />accrues to the South Platte River, although it may benefit System land located below <br />Vancil Reservoir. <br />Irrigated Crops: The following crops are grown within the System: <br />• Corn • Sugar Beets <br />• Alfalfa • Wheat <br />• Beans <br />HydroBase Data: Historical end-of--month storage contents are presented in Figure 3 for the <br />period of 1950 to 2003. Storage contents are available in Hydrobase under Riverside <br />Reservoir structure from 1950 to 2002, although the records are not complete. The <br />Superintendent provided paper records of reservoir staff gage readings for the period of <br />1960 to 2004. <br />Riverside Irrigation System.doc Page 8 of 14 <br />