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. . been diverted through the Settlers Ditch, These ditches also divert from the South Platte River, Numerous irrigation wells are also located within the District. . ProDosed Rehabilitation Proiect During the early 1970's, the Colorado Division of Water Resources (State Engineer's Office) initiated a dam safety inspection program. As a consequence of potential safety problems identified during the inspection of Julesburg Reservoir's outlet works and dam embankments, the State Engineer mandated the repair of the two largest embankments, Dam Nos, 2 and 3, and the outlet works, The maximum storage level in the reservoir was also restricted to as low as gage height 21,0 in 1985 (the normal operating level is gage height 25,5). Since 1985, the two largest embankments have been rehabilitated through the installation of extensive toe drains, embankment filters and drainage blankets, and embankment stabilizing berms. Major rehabilitation of the outlet works will. be required before the State's reservoir storage restriction is rescinded. Minor rehabilitation measures for Dam Nos, 1 and 4 were also recommended, These repairs would be similar to those performed on Dam Nos, 2 and 3, but of a much reduced scope, It is believed that much of the work on Dam Nos, 1 and 4 can be performed as regular maintenance by the Julesburg Irrigation District maintenance personnel. . . . ~ . This proposal has been prepared to address the feasibility of repairing the reservoir outlet works and the adjacent embankment fill of Dam No, 4, In order to perform these fairly costly repairs in a timely fashion (during the fall and winter of one season), the Julesburg Irrigation District has applied for a loan from the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Construction Fund in the amount of $325,000. Details of the proposed rehabilitation work and the District's ability to repay the construction loan are discussed in subsequent chapters, . Climate . Sedgwick County has a semiarid, continental climate. Wide varia.tions in precipitation, temperature, and humidity are characteristic, Except during a short period of hot weather in July, summer days are warm and the nights are cool. Winter temperatures are mild, but strong winds make the weather seem colder than the thermometer indicates, Chinook winds are common, and heavy snow is infrequent. Damaging winds and hailstorms are fairly common, and several tornadoes have occurred, . 2 .