FLOOD05923

• County: Huerfano
• Community: Walsenburg
• Basin: Arkansas
• Title: Walsenburg Hydrology Study
• Date: 11/28/1994
• Prepared For: Walsenburg
• Prepared By: Colorado School of Mines
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Educational/Technical/Reference Information

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n' "'=CT DESCRIPTION

DRAFT

'. .' A I .; EN BURG HYDROLOGY STUDY

28 November, 1994

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';'. ~own Df Walsenburg has IDng used an existing, privately Dwned irrigatIon ditch as a means of
C . ;ng storm and runoff water from the Northern area of the community. To this poInt, the ditch has
adequate to handle this water and ditch owners have benefitted from the occasional
cqc.entation to nDrmal volume. There is, however, some Queuion as tD the capacity of the ditch to
: c, C u a majDr short term increase in storm waters such as might be encountered in a potential
. , jic flood. In additiDn, by building roads, curbs, gutters, and developing homesites over recent
.",'. the town has changed the natural water courses in the area. Finally, the ditch company, which
,,,., ' ,t except liability in the event of an overflow or flood caused by run-off, has expressed concern
" . the continued USlI of the ditch as a primary means of transporting excess runoff water.

. ~TIVE: To conduct a detailed hydrological study of the area of concern and, incorporating the
, of the study, suggest drainage processes alternative to the existing ditch.

",NTS OF THE PROJECT:

Using appropriate engineering techniques and guidelines, ascertain the potential geographical
, - ~rce and volume of water with which the community could be expected to cope. Work directlv
\ :h Enclneer Tom Brownina. Colorado Water Conservation Board. 1313 Sherman St. room 721.
nver, CO 80203. Phone [phone] In olannlna and imDlementina this Droiect.

. :)etermine the existing carrying capacity of the ditch and compare it to the potential demand for
j linage established above.

. Evaluate the locale and suggest means for coping with runoff to both complement the carrying
'acity of the ditch in an emergency and, as an alternative, to handle runoff without using the
:h at all. Provide drawings and engineering data for these alternatives in as much detail as
,sible.

. ?rovide a detailed written report of findings with drawings, maps, illustrations as appropriate and
:;9 an oral presentation to appropriate local officials.

i :ISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS;

. his is a student project supervised by professional faculty. Additional professional engineering
,Jort will be required prior to implementation of any proposed solutions.

."he Town of Walsenburg will arrange for meals and accommodations for up to six students and
!Ity for not to exceed three nights and four days. Additional expenses will be provided for by
Colorado School of Mines and by the CSUCECDO.