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~ ---". . COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD 721 State Centennial Building 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 January 15, 1985 BAUER NO. 1 RESERVOIR PROJECT BAUER LAKES WATER COMPANY Introduction The Bauer No. 1 Reservoir lies about 5 miles north of the town of Mancos in Montezuma County. This facility is owned by the Bauer Lakes Water Company. It stores up to 357 acre-feet of wa ter. Problem On June 6, 1984, the dam was inspected by the State Engineer's Office. During the inspection, various conditions were observed which might jeopardize the safety of the dam. The State Engineer's Office thus decided to restrict the water level in the dam to 5 feet below the spillway crest until adequate repairs were made. The company's consultant has estimated that the restriction imposed may cost the shareholders up to $40,000 ~ per year in lost crop production. Feasibility Study In August, 1984, the Bauer Lakes Water Company submitted an application to the Board for assistance. The Board subsequently authorized 50 percent funding for a feasibility study on the proposed project. The study has now been completed by Roach Engineering, a Mancos consulting engineering firm, and is the basis for recommendations on the project. Proposed Project The project, as proposed, would entail further investigation and correction of areas of saturation on the downstream face of the dam, installation of new outlet works,_ improvement of the existing embankment, installation of new riprap as required, and providing a concrete control section to the existing spillways. The estimated project cost is $100,000. Construction of this project will not involve any water right problems or issues. The feasibility study shows that the rehabilitation proposed will lift the restrictions imposed by the State Engineer's Office. Delay of the project will deprive the users of valuable irrigation water and leave the dam safety problems temporarily unaddressed. . 215 bl