PROJ00296

• Contract/PO #: C153418
• Contractor Name: San Miguel Water Conservancy District
• Water District: 0
• County: San Miguel
• Bill Number: XB 99-999
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Contract Documents

SECTION I. PLAN OF STUDY

A. Purpose

The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate options for increased

water resource develop1Z.ent in the portions of Montrose and San Miguel

counties bounded approri.mately by the drainage boundary between the San

Miguel and Dolores Rivers on the south. the San Miguel River on the east

and north, and Big GypSUlll Creek and the Dolores River on the west. The

study will be oriented .0 the development of storage and delivery systems

for high elevation water sources which are currently unused. It will

specifically avoid reanalysis of a large reservoir on the San Miguel River

or of long tunnels and lor pumping plants as a means of delivery to the

service area. Emphasis "ill be placed on the use of existing irrigation

facilities to the extent possible.

B. Level of Investigation

This study is to be prepared at the appraisal level, and will consist of

identifying project fea:ures, tentative sizes, and reconnaissance level

estimates of constructio~ quantities and estimated costs. Previous studies

and investigations will be carefully reviewed and results and information

pertinent to this study ..ill be utilized to the maximum extent possible.

Acquisition of additioccl field data will be limited to site inspection

by the project engineer and geologist and a limited number of topographic

surveys at locations ~~ich could have a significant influence on the

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ultimate practicality of a particular project feature.

C. Study Approach

The conduct of the study will be closely coordinated with the President of
the San Miguel Water Cc~servancy District and officials of existing ditch

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