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.:S;J ;~;~li;-~ Plan of Development The Dallas Creek Project would develop water of and tributaries for municipal and industrial use and would also provide benefits to recreation, fish, and the Uncompahgre for irrigation. flood control. River It The only storage facility involved would be Ridgway Reservoir on the Uncompahgre River. In addition to regulating the flow of the river this reservoir would also store surplus flows of Dallas Creek. It would provide storage for municipal and industrial uses both above and below the reservoir and for increased irrigation supplies above the reservoir by exchange. It would also provide for flood control, recrea- tion, and fishery enhancement. The largest portion of the irrigation supply would be to augment existing supplies for the Uncompahgre Project. A large share of the municipal water would be available to the communities of Colona, Montrose, Olathe, and Delta. Tri-County Water Conservancy District or the water users would be responsible for any facilities necessary fOr diversion, treatment, and distribution of project water. A large minimum pool would be provided at Ridgway Reservoir and recreation facilities would be constructed to handle the anticipated large recreation usage. To provide access for fishermen, land would be acquired along stretches of the Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Dam. Land would also be acquired and developed for wildlife habitat to mitigate project- caused losses to wildlife. Fencing for wildlife protection would be included along both sides of relocated U.S. Highway 550. Estimated Costs (January 1976 prices) Municipal and industrial water $24,612,000 Irrigation 15,279,000 Fish and wildlife enhancement 1,773,000 Recreation 10,100,000 Flood control 1,206,000 Highway improvement 1,430,000 To tal $54,400,000 Water allo~ations: Irrigation 22,600 a.f. 5,500 a. f. 11,200 a.f. 100 a.f. Total 39,400 a.f. Municipal Industrial Recreation ~