Southeastern Colorado Water Activity Enterprise Minutes May 20 2004

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SECWCD May 20, 2004 5 RECORD OF PROCEEDING ■ An array of seepage measurement devices allow monitoring of seepage rates at various points within, and below, the dam. All data are reviewed by a technician, and are entered into a data base for comparison with anticipated values. Any anomalies are researched. Under the Safety of Dams program, the design and performance of Pueblo Dam is evaluated as compared to the state of the art. It is that evaluation that led to the stability berm constructed at the toe of the left abutment and the recently completed spillway modifications. During the development and design processes for any significant modernization or modification, the Safety of Dams Program requires review by a qualified Consultant Review Board. A board was contracted for review of both modifications to Pueblo Dam, and any proposed raise or other modification would under similar board scrutiny. Pueblo Dam is designated as a High- hazard Facility, but it is very important to note that this is based on the consequences of a large release of water because a large population resides downstream of the dam. The High-Hazard designation has nothing to do with any risks associated with the dam itself or its performance. The High- Hazard designation is actually a benefit in terms of public safety, because the acceptable level of risk at the dam is very low due to the downstream population. Any analysis of the dam performance is therefore measured by very conservative criteria. As with all High - Hazard dams, Reclamation maintains an Emergency Action Plan to assure that local emergency response officials are knowledgeable and practiced in emergency measures. A simulated emergency exercise was conducted approximately 2 years ago. Mr. Broderick said Tim Gates will give a presentation at the June Board meeting on "Planning and Pilot- Testing Strategies for Agroecological Remediation of Colorado's Lower Arkansas River Valley." CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REPORT: W. Reynolds reported that Leann Lisac has been hired to fill the position of Administrative Associate and will begin on June 1. Nk. Reynolds said he has completed a budget review and at this time only one category is over budget, the legal category. Staff will consult with legal counsel regarding this issue. Mr. Reynolds reported that carryover surcharge bills have been sent out to entities that have carryover water stored as of May 1. Mr. Reynolds gave an update on the Ruedi Reservoir operations meeting he had attended, and said staff will continue to attend these meetings. WATER RESOURCES MANAGER REPORT: Mr. Hamilton reviewed the following graphs: • Allocation of Project water BOR Import Projections • Discharge graph FRY Thoco Thomasville Gage Mean Daily 25 Years • Record Average StreamflOw • Boustead Gage 32 years record • Arkansas Basin Snowpack (NRCS) 5119104 • Colorado Basin Snowpack (NRCS) • Snow Water Equivalent (% of Average & Inches) Roaring Fork and Arkansas Watersheds (2003 -2004) November 1 thru May 19, 2004 • 2004 Watershed percentage of Average Roaring Fork, Fry-Ark, and Arkansas Rivers