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<br /> <br />. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />--'>:>^ <br /> <br />that the CWCB accepts responsibility for final design, construction, operation, and <br />safety of the boating course. <br /> <br />4. Physical Characteristics of an Appropriate Stream Reach for an RICI) <br />In order for the applicant and the CWCB to assess the appropriateness of a proposed <br />RICI) stream reach, the CWCB recommends a minimum average slope of 0.5"0 for a <br />destination-oriented RICD stream reach based on hydraulic fundamentals and <br />engineering considerations. 190tts suggestion is also based on stream channel information <br />from existing boating courses in Colorado. It is certainly possible that a recreational <br />facility could be constructed on a stream having an average slope of less than 0.5"0, <br />depending on the intended use. <br /> <br />The designer may choose to incorporate physical features to increase the localized <br />slope and enhance the experience within the RICD stream reach. Such features, <br />however, should not create adverse impacts and should avoid increased flooding <br />conditions as discussed above. Natural stream reaches with inadequate slope can <br />present challenging design considerations for destination-oriented boating facilities, as <br />stream power is an important factor in determining the success of a destination- <br />oriented boating experience. <br /> <br />As an alternative to the suggested minimum slope, the applicant may choose to evaluate <br />the appropriateness of the RICD reach by computing a Performance Index (PI). A ..J' <br />Performance Index of less than 75 may sug est an inappro riate strea rea IltU ::- <br />destination-oriented RICD (see Appendix for details related to Performance Index. Inl;.~ '/J~P <br />the event that the applicant is seeking an RICD for a recreational experience other thal1~ <br />a destination-oriented boating course, the application will be reviewed accordingly. ~~. <br /> <br />The CWCB also suggests a boating course length of approximately 700 to 1000 feet for ht ~, <br />destination-oriented courses. This is based on information collected from existing ~ <br />courses in Colorado and around the world, and has been suggested by boating course <br />design experts. <br /> <br />The CWCB will review RICD applications on a case-by-case basis and will consider <br />factors and circumstances brought forth by the applicant as part of the assessment to <br />determine the appropriateness of the reach of a requested RICD water right. <br /> <br />5. Flow Rate Guidelines for an RICI) <br />The CWCB recommends that an RICD Flow Rate appropriate for a particular <br />recreational facility should ~ be based upon 1 he ",xistiR9 sr prepesed l:.v"fi!:jur'al iu.. of- <br />Q pal"tiel;llar eel;lrs~., Rather, the ('WeB re'91l'1Il'1ehd" that deTermination of ~ICe FI~ <br />'" <br />'--. <br /> <br />3 <br />