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July]o205 <br /> Page 2of4 <br /> Q. What are the requirements for my small augmentation pond? <br /> A: Augmentation ponds are subject to the requirements ofthe Rules. If the pond is not <br /> located ona natural stream (Rule 4.1.1] defines "Off'5[ream Reservoir"), Rule d.1.9 for Off- <br /> Stream Reservoirs applies. Under that Rule, the augmentation pond must be equipped with <br /> two of the following, as further described in that Rule: measurement at the point of Diversion <br /> for the structure used to deliver water to the pond (for example, the rive[ headgate for a <br /> ditch), measurement of the volume of water in storage, or measurement of releases from the <br /> pond. Measurement nfreleases is therefore not required for every augmentation pond. Also, <br /> if the measurement of the volume of water in storage (Rule 8'1'9'2> can be used to calculate <br /> the change in storage volume (vvhichvviii usually be the case), that measurement is also <br /> sufficient to measure Diversions to the pond under Rule 6'1.9'1 and releases from the pond <br /> under Ruieb'1.9.3, os tong as deliveries tnand releases from the pond are not being made at <br /> the same time. (Measurement nfdiversions toor releases from the pond by calculating the <br /> change in storage isan Alternative Measurement Method subject to approval under Ruie7.4.) <br /> Cl: Will the State pay for the installation of Measuring Devices and Headgates required <br /> under the Rules? <br /> A: Under state statute, § 37-04'112' ['R.S'' water users are responsible for installing and <br /> maintaining headgates and measuring flumes, weirs, and devices. 5tjii' the State has secured <br /> $7 million in funding to assist Western Slope water users with the installation of measuring <br /> devices. More information on hnvv to apply for that assistance wit[ be provided later this year. <br /> Q. Rule 6.1.1 mentions "defining elements of a Diversion Structure's Water Right(s). <br /> What are "defining eienngnts"? <br /> /\: As used in this Rule, "defining eiemncntn" refers to whether the Water Right can be <br /> described in terms ofrate of diversion (typically cubic feet per second (cfo)) or volume <br /> (typically acre feet). For example, n direct f tow Water Right will typically be measured in <br /> terms of Finvv Rate, and a storage Water Right will typically be measured in terms ofvolume. <br /> Q: How am I supposed to comply with the measurement method functional standards <br /> under Rule 8.1? <br /> A: To comply with the Rules, a Measurement Method must be "designed tn" meet the <br /> functional standards under Ru|esb.1.Z, 8'1'3' Vrb.1'4. 4 Measurement Method must also be <br /> installed property (Rule 6'1.0) and be maintained (Rule 6.1.7). |faMeasuring Device is <br /> installed property and maintained as described in Ruie6.4'1' the Division Engineer will. <br /> presume that it meets the functional standards described in Rules 6'1'Z, 6'1.3, or6'1.4. The <br /> Division Engineer may still rate or Verify any Measurement Method if appropriate under Rule <br /> 6.4.2. <br /> /ow Vxuv�D,wn, Suite/61x, Montrose, cou)4o| p97D2ip,uo2Z dwrzvivrad*.gov <br />