CWCB Measurement Application Form

Application Form for CWCB Measurement Device Installation Program
PLEASE READ, IMPORTANT:
- Please fill out a new form for each measurement structure application.
- Please review the FAQs and eligibility requirements on the Diversion Measurement Website before you begin.
We recommend you gather the following materials beforehand to reduce the amount of time it will take you to fill out this form:
1. Coordinates - Provide the latitude and longitude of your proposed measurement structure (if you don't have the latitude and longitude, you can use the map tool in this application).
2. Proof of Land Ownership - If you do not own the land where the measurement structure will be installed you will need to provide the landowner’s contact information and gain permission ahead of time for the installation.
3. Ditch Information -
  - Name of ditch and what creek/river it diverts from
  - WDID of your ditch (see instructions below on how to obtain this information) (optional)
  - Ditch dimensions (top width, bottom width, depth) (optional)
4. Photos - Four (4) or more photos of your ditch and its access road:
  - Overview photo of the headgate;
  - Photo of the headgate looking downditch;
  - Photo of the measurement structure or proposed location looking upditch towards the headgate;
  - Photo of an existing staff gauge and/or a side photo capturing the full width of the structure;
  - Photo(s) of access road if available.
5. Information about when your ditch typically diverts and when would be a good time of year to install a measurement structure.
There is an option at the bottom of this form to SAVE & CONTINUE LATER (expand the last dropdown - "Irrigation Schedule") if you need to leave the form to gather photos, information, etc.
To continue, please review and acknowledge all items.*

Applicant owns or uses an active water right with a point of diversion in Colorado west of the Continental Divide in Water Divisions 6 (Yampa/White) or 7 (San Juan/Dolores).Applicant is willing to maintain the new diversion measurement structure.Applicant has a legal right to access the location where the structure will be installed (typically near the point of diversion).Applicant understands that the information submitted with this application is not confidential, and that the submitted information will be shared between CWCB and its contractor SGM.Applicant is willing to submit records for its diversions using the new diversion measurement structure.Applicant understands that installation would be conducted by an approved vendor selected by the CWCB or SGM.

Applicant Information
Organization (required)*
If the Applicant will be an organization or district, provide the name of that organization or district. If Applicant will be an individual, this may be the name of the ranch or the name of the individual.
Are you the applicant or are you filling out this form on behalf of the applicant? (required)*

I am the applicantFilling out on behalf of the applicant
If you are filling out this form on behalf of the applicant, please select an option that best describes your role: (required)*

EngineerAttorneyOther
If other, please describe your role in relation to the applicant: (required)*
Primary Contact Information
Name (required)*

First NameLast Name
Email (required)*
example@example.com
Phone Number (required)*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Secondary Contact Information (Optional)
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Physical & Mailing Address
Physical Address for Applicant (required)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing address same as physical address? (required)*

YesNo, I have a different mailing address
Mailing Address (required)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Measurement Structure Location
Where are the Applicant's property and diversions located? (required)*
Enter the location of your proposed measurement structure: Latitude and Longitude in decimal degrees.

If you do not already have the location of your structure, use the interactive map below to identify the coordinates.
Drag the pin in the map below to select the location of your ditch and determine the latitude and longitude.
Latitude (required)*
Decimal Degrees
Longitude (required)*
Decimal degrees

Installation Access and Planning
Are you replacing an existing measurement structure or are you applying to install a new structure on a previously unmeasured ditch? (required)*

ExistingNew
Please describe your reason for replacement/upgrade: (required)*
Is there road access to the ditch headgate? (required)*

YesNo
What are the road conditions like to access the ditch headgate? Could a concrete truck make it down the road? (required)*
e.g. 4X4 required, two-track, inaccessible when wet, etc.
Do you own the land where the ditch headgate is located? (required)*

YesNo
If you do not own the land, please provide contact information for the landowner (by providing this information, you give permission to CWCB and SGM to contact the landowner).

First NameLast Name
Landowner Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please explain if there is an easement or other access agreement. (required)*
Upload any applicable documentation of access permissions:

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Do you have any preferred contractors that you would recommend for this project? Please provide their name and contact info below. *Note: There is no guarantee of the preferred contractor performing the work.

First NameLast Name
Preferred Contractor Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Preferred Contractor Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Ditch Details
Source: What stream or river does the ditch divert from?

Name: You must provide the name of the ditch.

WDID: Water District Identifier, WDID is a 7-digit unique identification number assigned by Division of Water Resources to each ditch. If you have your WDID, please enter it. The WDID of your ditch can be found on the CDSS Structures Tool: https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Structures, using the directions in the figure below.
Source Stream/Creek/River (required)*
Name of Ditch (required)*
WDID
Please provide the year the ditch was constructed.
If you do not know, please provide your best estimate or range of years, and indicate that the date is “estimated."
How do you currently estimate how much water is diverted? (i.e. stage height, estimate, etc.)
How frequently is the existing diversion visited, measured, and maintained?
Is water from the ditch and/or canal used primarily for agricultural purposes? (required)*

YesNo
Describe other uses of the ditch:
e.g. pond filling, stock water, domestic, etc.
How often does the ditch divert water?

Every year1 in 2 years1 in 3 years1 in 4 years or fewer
Have you ever had to stop or reduce diverting water from the ditch because the Water Commissioner or the Division of Water Resources required you to stop diverting (i.e., the ditch was curtailed)? (required)*

YesNoI don't know
Please fill in the ditch dimensions to the best of your knowledge.
Photos
Please upload 4 or more photos of your ditch which needs a measurement structure. Please include:
1. Overview photo of the headgate;
2. Photo of the headgate looking downditch;
3. Photo of the measurement structure or proposed location looking upditch towards the headgate;
4. Photo of an existing staff gauge and/or a side photo capturing the full width of the structure;
5. Photo(s) of access road if available.
Example photos are provided below.
1. Overview photo of the headgate:

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2. Photo of the headgate looking downditch:

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3. Photo of the measurement structure or proposed location looking upditch towards the headgate;

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4. Photo of an existing staff gauge and/or side photo capturing the full width of the structure:

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5. Photo of access road if available:

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Other photos:

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Application Form for CWCB Measurement Device Installation Program

PLEASE READ, IMPORTANT:

Primary Contact Information

Secondary Contact Information (Optional)

Physical & Mailing Address

Photos