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<br />CHAPTER II - SUMMIT IRRIGATION COMPANY <br /> <br />History <br /> <br />Water was first diverted for irrigation purposes around 1890 <br />through the Turkey Creek Ditch which utilizes flows from Lost <br />Canyon Creek and its tributaries. The three reservoirs: Summit, <br />Puett, and Joe Moore, were initially constructed between 1905 and <br />1910. Lost Canyon Ditch was constructed around 1913 to divert <br />additional water to Summit Reservoir. <br /> <br />The Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company (Summit) was <br />incorporated in 1907; following the construction of most of the <br />facilities. The company has been responsible for the facilities <br />since that t,ime. <br /> <br />Summit Reservoir was enlarged to its present capacity of <br />about 4800 AF in 1938. The reason for the expansion wa~ of course <br />more water in July and August. Very little work has been done on <br />Summit Reservoir since that time. <br /> <br />In the late 1950's Summit Reservoir was again investigated <br />for possible enlargement. Engineering work showed that enlarge- <br />ment of Puett Reservoir would be a better option so Puett was <br />reconstructed and enlarged from 600 AF to about 2300 AF in 1960. <br />Puett Reservoir is in excellent shape because it is relatively <br />new. There has not been any major construction on the Summit <br />system since Puett. <br /> <br />The age of irrigation facilities with the exception of the <br />Puett Reservoir is beginning to show. Selected small improvements <br />have been made over the years. The proposed improvementsdescrihed <br />in this report will be' th'e most extensive' improv:ements to date <br />that haven't resulted in an increased water supply. The water <br />supply could be improved, however, if improvements were made to <br />the diversion'ditches. <br /> <br />Law <br /> <br />The Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company (Summit) is <br />incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado as a not-for- <br />profit company. The corporation was formed in 1907. The bylaws <br />were last amended in 1970. Copies of the Articles of Incorpora- <br />tion and Bylaws are available upon request. <br /> <br />Powers and Authorities <br /> <br />, Summit was formed to deliver water for which it is entitled <br />through its water rights and'diversion facilities. Summit asses- <br />ses a yearly levy on the 400 shares of outstanding stock to cover <br />expenses of operation, maintenance, and replacement of the water <br />delivery.facilities, and for the payment of claims against the <br />company. <br /> <br />-7- <br />