SPDSS_Task5_KeyStructure_VidlerTunnel

• Title: SPDSS Task 5 - Key Structure, Vidler Tunnel
• Description: The Vidler Tunnel 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: 5/7/2004
• 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

REFERENCES
1. W.W. Wheeler and Associates. Letter to Glenn Porzak, Re: #648 – Vidler Tunnel Water
Rights. January 23, 2001.
2. W.W. Wheeler and Associates. Letter to Mr. John Woodward, Re: #648 – Vidler Water
Rights. July 23, 2001.
3. W.W. Wheeler and Associates. Letter to Kristin Howse Mose ley, , Re: #648 – Exchange of
Vidler Tunnel Transbasin Diversions, C ity of Golden – Case No. 02CW379. October 9,
2003.
4. Water Right Data. Division of Water Resources. http://water.state.co.us/
5. Winchester, John N. 2001. A Historical View: Transm ountain Diversion Development in
Colorado. Technical paper presented at: Trans Basi n Water Transfers, Proceedings of the
2001 Water Management Conference, US Committ ee on Irrigation and Drainage. June 27 –
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6. Photos.
http://www.vidlerwater.com/index.html
http://www.haveblueonline.com/off-road%20trips.html
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