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Sketch Plan origirally,.aoved 7/10/96. There have been no changes.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FORM
SUBDIVISION NAME:
OWNER:
Ponderosa Subdivision
Kenneth Scott Rose
raanzersiz/ dI/SURVEYOR: Sopris Engineering
LOCATION: Section 5 Township 5S Range 93W
WATER SOURCE:
Spring and well tributary to Government Creek.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL METHOD:
ISDS
PUBLIC ACCESS VIA: State Highway 13
EXISTING ZONING:
A/R/RD
EASEMENTS: Utility Colorado - Ute Electrical Transmission
Ditch
None
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT AREA:
(1) Residential
Single Famiy
Duplex
Multi -family
Mobile Home
Number Acres
2 8.56
0
0
0
(2) Commercial Floor Area Acres
0 sq.ft.
(3) Industrial 0 sq.ft.
(4) Public/Quasi-Public 0
(5) Open Space/Common Area
TOTAL:
PARKING SPACES:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
4
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8.56
Ske ch Flan
Preliminary Plan
Final Plat
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FORM
SUBDIVISION NAME: Ponderosa Subdivision
OWNER: Kenneth Scott Rose
xnapvislecsia/armottiemcISURVEYOR: Sopris Engineering
LOCATION: Section 5 Township 5S Range 93W
WATER SOURCE: Spring and well tributary to Government Creek
SEWAGE DISPOSAL METHOD:
PUBLIC ACCESS VIA:
ISDS
State Highway 13
EXISTING ZONING:
A/R/RD
EASEMENTS: Utility
Ditch
Colorado - Ute Electrical Transmission
None
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT AREA:
(1) Residential
Single Famiy
Duplex
Multi -family
Mobile dome
Number Acres
2 8.56
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0
(2) Commercial Floor Area Acres
0 sq.ft.
(3) Industrial 0 sq.ft.
(4) Public/Quasi-Public 0
(5) Open Space/Common Area 0
TOTAL: 8.56
PARKING SPACES:
• Residential 4
Commercial
Industrial
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PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
PRELIMINARY PLAN
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
(20 copies)
The Ponderosa Subdivision Sketch Plan was approved by the
Garfield County Planning Commission on 7/10/96. No changes have
occurred in the subdivision proposal submitted at Sketch Plan.
Applicant was delayed in submitting Preliminary Plan by water
rights work, including BLM permitting of right of ways, and an
attempt to have this proposal considered as an exemption applica-
tion. Applicant requests that the prior Sketch Plan approval be
extended to this Preliminary Plan Application.
4.50 PRELIMINARY PLAN MAP: Exhibit A.
4.60 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A. PROPOSED TERMS OF RESERVATIONS OR DEDICATIONS OF SITES
FOR PUBLIC AND/OR COMMON FACILITIES OR USE, IF ANY:
Exhibit B: Declaration of Covenants, Well and Spring
Use and Shared Driveway Restrictions.
B. PHASING PLAN: None.
C. ACCESS TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Exhibit C: CDOT Driveway Permit attached.
D. TOTAL NUMBER OF PROPOSED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, EX-
CLUDING THOSE PROVIDED FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE: None.
E. EVIDENCE THAT ALL AREAS OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION,
WHICH MAY INVOLVE SOIL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS PRESENTING
HAZARDS OR REQUIRING SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED,
AND THE PROPOSED USES OF THESE AREAS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH SUCH
CONDITIONS.
1. The only identified hazards are the draw on Lot 1
and steep terrain on Lot 2. Proposed building envelopes, noted
on Preliminary Plan Map preclude structures in these hazard
areas.
2. Soil and geologic information supplied (Exhibits E
& H) indicate the need for engineered foundations. This require-
ment is stated in the covenants at section I.A. (Exhibit B).
F. RADIATION EVALUATION FOR AREAS OF POTENTIAL RADIATION
HAZARD TO FUTURE LAND USE: None known.
PRELIMINARY PLAN, PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
September 16, 1997, 2 of 5.
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G. TITLE COMMITMENT: Exhibit D.
H. SUBDIVISION OF SECTION: Not required.
4.70 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: GEOLOGY, SOIL, VEGETATION AND
WILDLIFE:
A. GEOLOGY - DESCRIPTION AND/OR ILLUSTRATION OF BEDROCK
LITHOLOGY AND THE STRATIGRAPHY OF OVERLAYING UNCONSOLI-
DATED MATERIALS IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO INDICATE ANY
POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM GROUNDWA-
TER, SUBSIDENCE, INSTABILITY IN ROAD EXCAVATIONS AND
FILLS, EXPANSIVE SOILS, DRAINAGE PATTERNS, STRUCTURAL
BEARING STRENGTH, OR THE LIKE:
1. Excerpt from Open -File Report 93-699 "Preliminary
Geologic Map of the Horse Mountain Quadrangle, Garfield County,
Colorado" by Fairer, Green, and Shroba with copy of description
of map units (Exhibit H).
2. This subdivision does not require any public roads
or other structures. The only development constraints involved
relate to foundation limitations and ISDS systems, which are
dealt with elsewhere in this Preliminary Plan.
3. Further geologic investigation is not warranted
for this simple two lot subdivision.
B. SOILS - MAP AND DESCRIPTION OF SOIL TYPES AND THEIR
BOUNDARIES BASED ON THE NATIONAL COOPERATIVE SOIL SURVEY,
U.S.D.S. SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE, AND INCLUDING A TABLE OF
INTERPRETATIONS:
Excerpts from USDS, Soil Conservation Service "Soil
Survey of Rifle Area, Colorado; Parts of Garfield and Mesa
Counties" (Exhibit E).
C. VEGETATION - MAP AND DESCRIPTION OF PLANT ASSOCIATIONS
FOLLOWING PRACTICES OF THE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE AND INCLUD-
ING A DESCRIPTION OF ADAPTED MATERIALS AND THE LOCATION OF MAJOR
TREE MASSES;
1. This small area is vegetated with typical mixed
pinon/juniper and sagebrush, with interspersed native and intro-
duced grass, forb, and weed species. Due to the small area in-
volved and developed nature of the area, further mapping and/or
description is not warranted.
PRELIMINARY PLAN, PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
September 16, 1997, 3 of 5.
D. WILDLIFE - DESCRIPTION OF WILDLIFE HABITATION, INCLUD-
ING BIG GAME RANGES BASED ON THE MAPPING PRACTICES OF THE
COLORADO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE:
This small area is occasionally used by mule deer and
other game and non -game species typical of the
pinon/juniper/sagebrush environment.
4.80 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: DRAINAGE PLAN:
A drainage plan, at the same scale as the Preliminary Plan
and prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Colorado,
shall depict the following information in graphic and/or written
form:
A. Existing water courses and lakes: The property is
bisected from north to south with a small intermittent draw on
the east side of Lot 1 (Shown on Preliminary Plan Map). This
draw is transported under Highway 13, adjacent to the property,
by a 36" CMP culvert to Government Creek which parallels the
property on the south side of Highway 13.
B. Limits of tributary areas, where practical: 1/4-
1/2 square mile to north of the property is drained by the inter-
mittent draw.
C. Computations of expected tributary flows: The only
watercourse is an intermittent draw through the property, which
enters a 36" CMP culvert under Highway 13, immediately south of
the property. This culvert has been in-place for many years and
there is no evidence that flood flows have exceeded its carrying
capacity.
D. Design of drainage facilities to prevent storm wa-
ters in excess of historic run-off from entering, damaging or be-
ing carried by existing drainage facilities, and to prevent major
damage or flooding of residence in a one hundred (100) year
storm, showing:
1) Area subject to innundation; No changes to the
existing waterways are proposed, other than a driveway
crossing to Lot 1 which will utilize a 36" CMP culvert, the
same size as under Highway 13, 100 feet downstream of the
driveway crossing.
2) Location and size of proposed culverts,
bridges, ditches and channels: The drainage area of the ex-
isting draw is approximately 350 acres (see Exhibit E). As-
suming 4000 square feet of roof area (2000 sq. ft. per lot)
plus 20,000 square feet (10,000 sq. feet per lot) of imper-
meable driveways and parking areas; altering the absorption
rate (actually a large portion of the drainage area is bare
PRELIMINARY PLAN, PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
September 16, 1997, 4 of 5.
rock) by 00.20% of the drainage area will not significantly
affect the historic flood discharge flows in this drainage.
a. The existing draw is shown on the Pre-
liminary Plan Map and the building envelopes as shown thereon,
make allowance for flood flows in the draw.
b. The existing draw will not be altered.
The driveway to Lot 1 will use a 36" CMP culvert, the same size
as used under Highway 13, 100' downstream.
4.90 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: UTILITY PLAN:
A. WATER SUPPLY PLAN: Zancanella & Associates, Inc. Water
Supply Plan attached as Exhibit F.
B. CENTRAL SUPPLY SYSTEM: The water supply system was de-
signed and constructed by applicant and is in place and opera-
tion, consisting of the permitted well, spring collector system,
gravity pipeline from spring to 2-1500 gallon tanks and distribu-
tion line to Lot 2. Lot 1 will connect to that distribution line
by gravity fed line. The connection and supply line will be re-
sponsibility of Lot 1 owner.
The Preliminary Plan Map shows the water line
easements.
Maintenance of the water system will be the responsi-
bility of the Lot 1 and 2 owners, per the Declaration of
Covenants (Exhibit B).
C. OTHER UTILITIES: Electrical Power and telephone utili-
ties are available in the Hwy. 13 right of way adjacent to Lot 1,
Lot 2, an existing residence already has power and telephone
installed.
4.29 SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM:
A. Lot 2, the existing residence uses an ISDS previously
permitted by Garfield County.
B. A Percolation Test was conducted on Lot 1 (Exhibit G.).
The locations of the test holes are noted on the Preliminary Plan
Map
C. ISDS management recommendations are incorporated into
Declaration of Covenants (Exhibit B).
John W.Sv;,ge, P.C.
By:
John W avage #00
201 R.ilroad Ave
(303-625-1470/FA
Date:
946, Attorney for A
OB 1926; Rifle, CO
625-0803)
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81650-1926
APPLICANT: Kenneth S. Rose, 10286 Hwy. 13, Rifle, CO 81650 (970-
625-4454)
PRELIMINARY PLAN, PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
September 16, 1997, 5 of 5.
PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
EXHIBIT LIST
EX.# DESCRIPTION
A. Preliminary Plan Map.
B. Declaration of Covenants, Well and Spring Use and
Shared Driveway Restrictions.
C. CDOT Driveway Permit.
D. Title Commitment.
E.
E.
F.
G.
H.
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Excerpts from USDS, Soil Conservation Service "Soil
Survey of Rifle Area, Colorado; Parts of Garfield and
Mesa Counties".
Drainage area.
Water Supply Plan.
Percolation Test Report.
Geology Report
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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
WELL AND SPRING USE AND
SHARED DRIVEWAY RESTRICTIONS
PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION
The Declarant, Kenneth S. Rose, 10286 Hwy. 13, Rifle, CO
81650, being the owner of the below described lands, hereby de-
clares and adopts the following covenants to be applicable to the
following described lands:
That real property situated in the County of Garfield,
State of Colorado, and being a part of the SW1/4SW1/4 of
Section 5, Township 5 South, Range 93 West of the Sixth
Principal Meridian, being more particularly described as:
Beginning at the intersection point of the northeast-
erly right-of-way of Colorado State Highway 13 and the north
line of said SW1/4SW1/4, whence the south 1/16 corner common
to Sections 5 and 6 bears S 89°49'00" W a distance of 232.46
feet;
thence S 57°57'35" E along the said right-of-way a
distance of 1282.63 feet to the intersection point of the
said right-of-way and the east line of said SW1/4SW1/4;
thence N 00°20'53" E along the east line of said
SW1/4SW1/4 a distance of 683.96 feet to the southwest 1/16
corner of said Section 5;
thence S 89°49.'00" W along the north line of said
SW1/4SW1/4 a distance of 1091.41 feet to the point of begin-
ning, containing 8.56 acres more or less.
I. COVENANTS:
A. Soil conditions on site may require engineered septic
systems and foundations. Site specific percolation tests, at the
time of building permit submittal, shall determine specific sep-
tic system needs on the site.
B. The minimum defensible space shall be 30 feet on level
terrain, plus appropriate modification to recognize the increased
rate of fire spread on sloped sites. The methodology described
in "Determining Safety Zone Dimensions, Wildfire Safety Guide-
lines for Rural Homeowners", (Colorado State Forest Service, page
13) shall be used to determine defensible space requirements for
the building envelopes within areas exceeding five (5) percent
grade.
111 C. The individual lot owners shall be responsible for the
control of noxious weeds.
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS
PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION; T.5S.,R.93W.:Sec. 23: Part of SWSW
September 16, 1997; Page 2 of 4.
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D. One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit
within the subdivision and that dog shall be required to be con-
fined within the owner's property boundaries. Any other lot
owner may maintain an action in County Court for removal of a
non -conforming dog in the case of repeated violations. Lot 2,
being an existing residential unit, shall not be subject to this
restriction while owned by Declarant.
E. No open hearth solid -fuel fireplaces will be allowed
anywhere within this subdivision. One (1) new solid -fuel burning
stove, as defined by CRS 25-7-401, et seq. and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in each dwelling unit.
All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of nat-
ural gas burning stoves and appliances. Lot 2, being an existing
residential unit, shall not be subject to this restriction while
owned by Declarant.
F. All exterior lighting shall be the minimum necessary
and all such lighting shall be directed inward, towards the inte-
rior of the subdivision, except the provisions may be made to al-
low for safety lighting the goes beyond the property boundaries.
The existing yard light on Lot 2 shall be deemed to be conforming
while owned by Declarant.
G. Attached are general standards for Operation and Main-
tenance of Individual Sewage Disposal Systems ("ISDS").
II. WELL AND SPRING USE:
A. Declarant hereby dedicates the Rose Water Well, Permit
No. 185364; Ponderosa Spring Nos. 1 and 2 (Decree No. 95 CW 111);
West Divide Water Conservancy District Contract No. 960510KR(a);
and United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Man-
agement Right-of-way Grant No. COC -59339 for use as the domestic
water supply for Lots 1 and 2, subject to the terms and condi-
tions of the Well Permit, Decree, West Divide Contract, Right -of -
Way Grant, and these covenants.
B. Each lot owner's use of said water shall be at their
sole risk, cost, and expense. Declarant shall have no liability
for any defects in water quality or quantity.
C. Each lot owner shall pay 1/2 of all costs of operating,
maintaining and repairing said water sources and the associated
spring boxes, well, pump, pipelines, storage tanks and any other
appurtenant equipment. Each lot owner shall be solely responsi-
ble for maintenance and repair of the service line to their re-
spective residence.
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS
PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION; T.5S.,R.93W.:Sec. 23: Part of SWSW
September 16, 1997; Page 3 of 4.
D. Under no circumstances may any party use said water for
any other uses other than for one single family dwelling on each
lot, pursuant to the Well Permit, Decree, West Divide Contract,
and Right -of -Way Grant.
E. Declarant shall have no liability for any variation or
interruption in the water supply if the production from the
springs and/or well is restricted or curtailed for any reason.
F. Should the production from the springs and/or well be
insufficient to supply all of the needs of each user, each lot
shall be entitled to 1/2 of the water available for use.
G. Outside irrigation uses will be curtailed if
insufficient water is available for in-house uses for both lots.
III. DRIVEWAY USE:
A. The 30' wide access easement shown on the plat and as-
sociated Colorado Department of Transportation State highway Ac-
cess Permit No. 396126, dated 7/3/96 are hereby dedicated to the
joint use and enjoyment of Lots 1 and 2.
B. Each lot owner shall be responsible for 1/2 the costs
of maintenance and repair of said easement.
C. Each lot owner shall be solely responsible for initial
construction, repair and maintenance of their individual drive-
ways from the easement to their residence.
D. Each lot owner shall be responsible for any extraordi-
nary damage done to the easement by the owner or their, agents,
employees, contractors, invitees or guests.
DECLARANT:
Kenneth S. Rose
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF GARFIELD
ss.
Date:
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 19 , by Kenneth S. Rose, as
Declarant.
WITNESS my hand and official seal
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My commission expires:
Notary Public
DECLARATION OF COVENANTS
PONDEROSA SUBDIVISION; T.5S.,R.93W.:Sec. 23: Part of SWSW
September 16, 1997; Page 4 of 4.
Norwest Bank Colorado, N.A., successor to Regional Bank of
Colorado, N.A., the holder of the first lien on said property,
hereby consents to the imposition of these covenants and agrees
that its security interest shall be subordinate and subject to
these covenants.
Norwest Bank Colorado, N.A.
By: Date:
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF
ss.
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 19 , by ,
authorized agent for Norwest Bank Colorado, N.A..
WITNESS my hand and official seal
My commission expires:
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Notary Public
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
The following tips and suggestions are intended to increase the useful life of your engineered
sewage disposal system and to prevent disposal system failure due to neglect and abuse.
MINIMIZE THE LIQUIDS
Wastewater that enters the system can be minimized by practicing water conservation
practices within your home. The less wastewater you produce, the less wastewater there will
be to treat and dispose.
1. Repair leaky fixtures. Check the toilet by dropping food coloring dye in the tank
and see if it shows up in the bowl prior to flushing.
2. Wash clothes only when you have a full load.
3. Take short showers instead of baths. Don't turn on the shower all the way and
turn it off while lathering.
4. Install and use water saving fixtures and devices in your bathrooms, laundry
rooms and kitchens.
5. Do not let the water run while washing, shaving, brushing teeth, rinsing
vegetables, dishes, etc. Use a stoppered basin where possible.
6. Provide adequate drainage around the engineered system area to divert surface
runoff from higher ground during storms or winter snowmelt.
MINIMIZE THE SOLIDS
Septic systems are "anaerobic" treatment systems. Digestion of solid materials is very slow
and requires air or "aerobic" conditions to "disappear'' . The Tess material you put into the
system, the less often it will require pumping. A goodrule to follow is:
"Don't use your septic system for anything that can be disposed of in some
other way"
1. Avoid using a garbage disposal. Throw out scraps and other garbage with the
trash.
2. Collect grease in a container rather than pouring it down the sink.
3. Minimize the disposal of paper products into the system. Nondegradable items
such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tissues, cigarette butts and paper
towels are especially harmful to the system.
ISDS Maintenance
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4. Only three things should go into the septic tank:
Human Wastes;
Toilet Paper; and
Water.
5. Ordinary household chemicals (bleaches, detergents & soaps) will not hurt the
bacteria in your system when not used in excessive amounts.
6. DO NOT DISPOSE OILS, PAINTS, THINNERS OR OTHER TOXIC LIQUIDS INTO
YOUR SYSTEM.
SEPTIC TANK ADDITIVES
Advertised chemical additives, bacteria, enzymes, etc. do not help solids breakdown in the
septic tank and should not be used to reduce the need for pumping the septic tank.
REGULAR INSPECTIONS
Septic Tank:
To inspect the septic tank, remove the manhole cover at the inlet end of the tank. Use
a shovel to push the scum layer away from the side of the tank and estimate it's
thickness. If the scum layer is 12" thick or more, arrange to have the septic tank
pumped immediately. Replace the cover and wash off the shovel and your hands.
For an average 3 or 4 bedroom residence, the pumping interval for the septic tank is
usually between 2 and 4 years. Annual inspection of the septic tank should become
part of your overall home maintenance routine.
Dosing Tank or Pump Station:
To inspect the dosing tank, follow the same instructions for the septic tank. However,
there should not be a scum layer or sediments inside the tank. Check to see if the
water level markings are consistent on the side of the tank. Variability indicates that
the siphon or effluent pump is not operating properly. If the water level is near the top
of the markings, wait for the siphon or pump to operate and watch for problems. The
siphon has an overflow pipe in which the effluent will flow out of the tank by gravity.
Should this be occurring, have the tank pumped and check the siphon openings to see
ISDS Maintenance
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if they are plugged.
Filter Mound or Trench:
Check the observation tubes regularly. Standing water near the same elevation as the
natural soil surface (or higher) may be an indication of trouble.
Look for seepage or excessive wetness near the base of the filter mound or trench
area.
SUMMARY
A general inspection of the septic tank, dosing tank (or pump station), filter mound or trench
area should be made each year. These inspections are best made during the wet season of
the year. If these items are not routinely inspected, solids can carry over into the disposal
areas from the septic tank and clog the system resulting in system failure and health hazard
risk.
Feb -19-97 06:33P Kenneth S. Rose
970 625 4454 P.03
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Local Jurisdiction: Garfield
Dist/Section/Patrol' 03/36/36
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT DOT Permit No.: 396126
111 Permittee: 06.20
Date of Transmittal. 06/27/96
THE PERMITTEE; APPLICANT :
Kenneth S. Rose Kenneth S. Rose
10286 Hwy 13 10286 Hwy 13
Rifle, CO 81650 Rifle, CO 81650
Kenneth S. Rose - (970) 000-0000 Kenneth S. Rose - (970) 000-0000
is hereby granted permission to construct and use an access to the state highway at the location noted below.
The access shall be constructed, maintained and used in accordance with the terms and conditions of this permit,
including the State Hlghway,Access Code and listed attachments. This permit may be revoked by the issuing
authority if at any time the permitted access and its use violate any of the terms and conditions of this permit. The use
of advance warning and construction signs, flashers, barricades and flaggers are required at all times during access
construction within State right-of-way in conformance with the MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES, Part VI. The issuing authority, the Department and their duly appointed agents and employees shall be held
harmless against any action for personal injury or property damage sustained by reason of the exercise of the permit.
LOCATION:
On the east side of State Highway 13, a distance of 1478 feet north from
Mile Post 10; 10286 Hwy 13, Rifle.
ACCESS TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO: PERCENT
Single -Family Detached Housing (2 Each) 100.00 t
OTHER TERMS ANO CONDITIONS:
SEE ATTACHED SHEETS) FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY APPROVAL
Required only when the appropriate local authority retains issuing authority.
Sy Date Title
(X)
Upon the signing of this permit the permittee agrees to the terms and conditions and referenced attachments contained
herein. All construction shall be completed in an expeditious and sate manner and shall be finished within 45 clays from
initiation. The permitted access shall be cdmpt ted Ina ordance with the terms and conditions of the permit prior to
being The shall notify BucK sriracter
used. permittee
the Colorado Department Transportation In Craig at 970-824-5104
with of
at least 48 hours prior to Commencing construction within the State Highway right-of-way.
The person signing as the permittee must be the owner or legal representative of the properly served by the permitted
authority to accept the permit and ail it's terms and conditions.
access and have )4JIJI-LS ��j5 -f Date -�`t"-"L-j`►` —
Permttise (X) ` -
• This permit is not valid until signed by a duly authorized representative of the Department.
DEPARTMENT OF TR SPORTATION, STATE OF COLORADO
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DATE: June 27, 1996
ACCESS PERMIT NUMBER 396126
ISSUED TO: Kenneth S. Rose
SHEET 2
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Access is permitted as constructed.
2. If there are any questions regarding this
contact Charles Dunn at (970) 248-7234.
3. This permitted access is only for the use
in the Application and Permit.
97025 4454 P.04
permit, please
and purpose stated
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COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE
SCHEDULE A
FILE NO. 9708073
1. Effective Date: 13TH day of AUGUST 1997, at 7:59 A.M.
2. Policy or Policies to be issued:
(a) ALTA OWNER POLICY (ALTA 10-17-92)
Proposed Insured:
A PURCHASER TO BE DETERMINED
(b) ALTA LOAN POLICY (10-17-92)
Proposed Insured:
$TBD
$
3. The estate or interest in the land described or referred to in the Commitment
and covered herein is Fee Simple and is at the effective date hereof vested in:
KENNETH S. ROSE
4. The land referred to in this Commitment is situated in the County of Garfield,
State of Colorado, and described as follows:
All that part of the Southwest one-quarter of the Southwest
one-quarter (SW1/4SW1/4) of Section 5, Township 5 South,
Range 93 West of the 6th Principal Meridian lying northerly
and easterly of Colorado State Highway 13.
COUNTERSIGNED:
TITLE CHARGES
MINIMUM CHARGE $125.00
kgai4
Authorized Officer or Agent
Valid Only if Schedule B and Cover Are Attached jd
American Land Title Association Commitment
Schedule A
(Rev'd 6-86)
ISSUING AGENT: Commonwealth Title Company
127 East 5th Street P. 0. Box 352
Rifle, Colorado 81650
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FILE NO. 9708073
SCHEDULE B - SECTION I
The following are the requirements to be complied with:
1. Instrument creating the estate or interest
executed and filed for record, to wit:
to be insured must be
a. Warranty Deed from Kenneth S. Rose vesting fee simple title
in a purchaser to be determined.
2. Pay the full consideration
Mortgagors.
3. Pay all taxes, charges, assessments,
premises, which are due and payable.
4. Satisfactory evidence should be had
alterations thereto are completed; that
materialmen are all paid; and have
intent to perfect a lien for labor
to,
or for the account of, the
Grantors or
levied and assessed against subject
that improvements and/or repairs
contractor, sub -contractor, Labor and
record all liens or notice of
release of
or material.
5. Release of record by the Public Trustee of the Deed of Trust
from Kenneth S. Rose for the use of Regional Bank of Colorado,
N.A. showing an original amount of $25,319.52, dated May 15,
1996 and recorded May 23, 1996 in Book 979 at Page 100.
NOTE: WHEN THE DETAILS OF THIS TRANSACTION ARE DISCLOSED, THE
COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS AND/OR
REQUIREMENTS
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American Land Title Association Commitment
Schedule B - Section 1 - Form 1004-5
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FILE NO. 9708073
SCHEDULE B -SECTION 2
Schedule B of the Policy or Policies to be issued will contain exceptions to the following matters unless the same
are disposed of to the satisfaction of the company:
1. Rights or claims of parties in possession not shown by the Public records.
2. Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the public records.
3. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, and any facts which a correct survey
and inspection of the premises would disclose and which are not shown by the Public records.
4. Any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by law
and not shown by the Public records.
5. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters, if any, created, first appearing in the public
records or attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof but prior to the date the proposed insured acquires
of record for value the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this commitment.
6. Pursuant to Senate Bill 91-14 (CRS 10-11-122) Notice is hereby given that:
a) The subject real property may be located in a special taxing district;
b) A certificate of taxes due listing each taxing jurisdiction shall be obtained
from the County Treasurer or the County Treasurer's authorized agent;
c) Information regarding special districts and the boundaries of such districts may
be obtained from the Board of County Commissioners, the County Clerk and
Recorder, or the County Assessor. NOTE: A Tax Certificate will be ordered from
the County Treasurer by the Company and the costs therefor charged to the
proposed insured unless written instructions to the contrary are received by the
Company prior to the issuance of the Title Policy anticipated by this commitment.
7. Any and all unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales.
8. Right of way for ditches or canals constructed by authority of the
• United States, as reserved in United States Patent recorded February
5, 1920 in Book 112 at Page 532.
9. Easement granted to Colorado Ute Electric Association for the
construction, operation and maintenance of an electrical transmission
system being 62.5 feet on either side of a centerline as contained in
instrument recorded July 25, 1963 in Book 351 at page 565. NOTE:
Said easement does not contain enough information to determine its
exact location.
10. Easement granted to the Department of Highways of the State of
Colorado to construct contour intercepting ditches and inlet and
outlet ditches for the purpose of maintaining adequate drainage and
preventing damage, through washing, to the roadway as contained in
instrument recorded July 11, 1952 in Book 265 at Page 465, in which
the specific location is undefined.
11. Easement and right of way for Colorado State Highway No. 13, insofar
as it may affect subject property.
12. Terms and conditions of Memorandum of Water Allotment Contract
recorded August 19, 1996 in Book 989 at Page 317.
NOTE: EXCEPTION(S) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 WILL NOT APPEAR IN
THE MORTGAGE POLICY TO BE ISSUED HEREUNDER
The Owner's Policy of Title Insurance committed for in this Commitment, if any, shall contain, in addition to the
Items set forth in Schedule B - Section 2, the following items:
• (1) The Deed of Trust, if any, required under Schedule B - Section 1, Items (b).(2) Unpatented mining claims;
reservations or exceptions in patents or in Acts authorizing the issuance thereof. (3) any and all unpaid taxes,
assessments and unredeemed tax sales.
American Land Title Association Commitment
Schedule B - Section 2 Form 1004-12
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INFORMATIONAL NOTES
This is to advise that COMMONWEALTH TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY makes
available to its prospective insured owners, in conjunction with their
COMMONWEALTH TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY policy covering a single family
residence, including a condominium or townhouse unit, protection
against mechanics' liens. This protection is not automatic nor given
in all cases, but is subject to the Company's underwriting
requirements, and does not cover those liens which arise out of work
contracted for or entered into at the request of the insured owner.
These underwriting requirements include, but may not be limited to,
the following:
1. Receipt by the Company of agreement(s) indemnifying it
for any loss resulting from its granting of lien
protection, executed by the seller, contractor or others
who might have incurred debts which could result in
mechanics' liens;
2. Information concerning the solvency and whereabouts of
the parties set forth in Item No. 1, possibly including
financial statements;
3. Evidence of payment of any bills which might have been
incurred for work done on the property, depending upon
the length of time elapsed since the last work was
completed and what remains to be done;
4. In the event of extensive recent constructions, whether
on all the improvements located upon the property or not,
additional items required may include: (a) the Company's
review of the owner's and/or builder's history relative
to construction projects previously completed or
presently under construction; (b) review of the
construction loan agreement if applicable; (c) review of
any performance or materialman's bonds concerning this
construction, if applicable; (d) payment of the
appropriate charge for mechanics' lien protection during
construction, if applicable.
This is also to advise that, pursuant to Regulation of the Colorado
Insurance Commissioner, every title entity shall be responsible for
all matters which appear of record prior to the time of recording, and
subsequent to the effective date of the commitment, whenever the title
entity conducts the closing and is responsible for recording or
filing of legal documents resulting from the transaction which was
closed. This does not include those matters created, suffered,
assumed or agreed to by the insured. The prospective insured is
advised to inquire of the closing entity as to whether it is an office
of COMMONWEALTH TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY or is an independent agent
which will be the responsible entity relative to the closing only.
ISSUED BY
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, a Pennsylvania corporation, herein called the company, for a valuable con-
sideration, hereby commits to issue its policy or policies of title insurance, as identified in Schedule A, in favor of the proposed
Insured named in Schedule A, as owner or mortgagee of the estate or interest covered hereby in the land described or referred
to in Schedule A, upon payment of the premiums and charges therefor; all subject to the provisions of Schedules A and B and
to the Conditions and Stipulations hereof.
This Commitment shall be effective only when the identity of the proposed Insured and the amount of the policy or policies
committed for have been inserted in Schedule A hereof by the Company, either at the time of the issuance of this Commitment
or by subsequent endorsement.
This Commitment is preliminary to the issuance of such policy or policies of title insurance and all liability and obligations
hereunder shall cease and terminate 120 days after the effective date hereof or when the policy or policies committed for shall
be issued, whichever first occurs, provided that the failure to issue such policy or policies is not the fault of the company.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY has caused its Corporate Name
and Seal to be hereunto affixed; this instrument, including Commitment, Conditions and Stipulations attached, to become valid
when countersigned by an Authorized Officer or Agent of the Company.
Attest:
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
�iWt"gi /riSecreitary
By
President
Conditions and Stipulations
1. The term mortgage, when used herein, shall include deed of trust, trust deed, or other security instrument.
2. If the proposed Insured has or acquires actual knowledge of any defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter
affecting the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment other than those shown in Schedule B
hereof, and shall fail to disclose such knowledge to the Company in writing, the Company shall be relieved from liability for
any loss or damage resulting from any act of reliance hereon to the extent the Company is prejudiced by failure to so disclose
such knowledge. If the proposed Insured shall disclose such knowledge to the Company, or if the Company otherwise
acquires actual knowledge of any such defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter, the Company at its option
may amend Schedule B of this Commitment accordingly, but such amendment shall not relieve the Company from liability
previously incurred pursuant to paragraph 3 of these Conditions and Stipulations.
3. Liability of the Company under this Commitment shall be only to the named proposed Insured and such parties included
under the definition of Insured in the form of policy or policies committed for and only for actual loss incurred in reliance
hereon in undertaking in good faith (a) to comply with the requirements hereof, or (b) to eliminate exceptions shown in
Schedule B, or (c) to acquire or create the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment. In no event
shall such liability exceed the amount stated in Schedule A for the policy or policies committed for and such liability is
subject to the insuring provisions, the Conditions and Stipulations, and the Exclusions from Coverage of the form of policy
or policies committed for in favor of the proposed Insured which are hereby incorporated by reference and are made a part
of this Commitment except as expressly modified herein.
4. Any action or actions or rights of action that the proposed Insured may have or may bring against the Company arising out
of the status of the title to the estate or interest or the status of the mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment must
be based on and are subject to the provisions of this Commitment.
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American Land Title Association Commitment - 1966
Cover Page
Form 1004-8
ORIGINAL
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Soil
Conservation
Service
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In Cooperation with the
Colorado Agricultural
Experiment Station
SoiI Survey of
Rifle Area,
Colorado
Parts of Garfield
and Mesa Counties
-vey map was compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
,ation Service, and cooperating agencies. Base maps are
raphs prepared by the U.S. Department of Interior, Geolog-
rom 1980 aerial photography. Coordinate grid ticks and land
ners, if shown, are approximately positioned.
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RIFLE AREA, COLORaI
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and the lower part is brown gravelly sandy loam about 5
inches thick. The substratum is sand, cobbles, and
gravel to a depth of 60 inches.
Permeability of the Atencio soil is moderate, and avail-
able water capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60
inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion
hazard is slight.
The Azeitine soil is deep and well drained. Typically,
the surface layer is reddish gray gravelly sandy loam
about 8 inches thick. The underlying layer is reddish
brown gravelly sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The
substratum is calcareous sand, gravel, and cobbles to a
depth of 60 inches or more.
Permeability of the Azeltine soil is moderately rapid,
and water capacity is very low. Effective rooting depth is
about 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the
erosion hazard is slight.
These soils are used mainly for grazing and crops.
Alfalfa, small grains, potatoes, and grass -legume hay are
the main crops.
This soil is irrigated mainly by flooding. Grassed water-
ways and minimum tillage prevent serious erosion. Cover
crops or stubble mulching in dryfarmed areas also
reduce erosion.
•The native vegetation on these soils is mainly wheat-
jrass, sagebrush, and needleandthread.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Seeding improves range in poor condition. Crested
wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye
are suitable for seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling
the seed are good practices. Reducing brush improves
the range.
Pheasant, dove, rabbit, squirrel, and some deer find
food and shelter on these soils, mainly in areas of crops.
Use of this soil for community development or as a
source of construction material is limited by the Targe
stones. Special design is needed for septic tank absorp-
tion fields because of seepage and the possibility of
polluting ground water.
This complex is in capability subclass IVs, irrigated,
and Vls, nonirrigated.
9—Badland. This broadly defined unit consists of
steep and very steep, nearly barren land dissected by
many intermittent drainage channels that have cut into
the soft shale and sandstone of the Green River Forma-
tion and into the soft shale and siltstone of the Wasatch,
Mancos, and Mesa Verde Formations. Badland occurs
throughout the survey area, mainly on steep foothills and
iountainsides that have outcrops of shale or sandstone.
•f About 85 percent or more of the area is unvegetated.
he water erosion hazard is very severe, and erosion is
active.
About 15 percent of this map unit is small, isolated
areas of Lazear, Tanna, and Dollard soils. These soils
have only a sparse plant cover, mainly scattered pinyon
and juniper. The value for grazing is very limited. The
trees provide a little protection and cover for livestock
and wildlife.
Badland is unsuitable for community development.
Badland is in capability subciass Ville, nonirrigated.
10—Begay sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes. This
deep, well drained, nearly level to gently rolling soil is on
alluvial tans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges from
5,000 to 6,500 feet. This soil formed in alluvium derived
from red -bed sandstone and shale. The average annual
precipitation is about 14 inches, the average annual air
temperature is about 48 degrees F, and the average
frost -free period is about 120 days.
Typically, the surface layer is red or yellowish red
sandy loam about 14 inches thick. The subsoil is yellow-
ish red fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The sub-
stratum is yellowish red stony sandy loam to a depth of
60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Olney and Ascalon soils that have slopes of 6 to 12
percent. These areas make up about 5 to 10 percent of
the map unit.
Permeability is moderately rapid, and available water
capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is moder-
ate.
This soil is used mainly for some irrigated pasture and
hay and for grazing. Small acreages of wheat, barley,
and oats are grown.
Flooding and sprinklers are suitable for irrigating this
soil. This soil is droughty and needs frequent irrigation to
mature crops. Controlling the rate of water application
reduces piping and erosion.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Seeding improves range in poor condition. Crested
wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye
are suitable for seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling
the seed are good practices.
Cottontail rabbit, squirrel, mourning dove, chukar, and
some mule deer find habitat on this soil.
Use of this soil for community development and as a
source of construction material is limited by seepage,
large stones, and excess fines.
This soil is in capability subclasses llle, irrigated, and
IVe, nonirrigated.
11—Begay sandy loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes.
This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to rolling soil
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Permeability of the Morval soil is moderate, and availa-
ble water capacity is moderate. Effective rooting depth is
60 inches. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
hazard is moderate.
The Tridell soil is deep and well drained. Typically, the
surface layer is brown stony loam 10 inches thick. The
upper part of the underlying material is brown very stony
loam 11 inches thick, and the lower part is pinkish white
very stony loam to a depth of 60 inches.
Permeability of the Tridell soil is moderately rapid, and
available water capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is
60 inches. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
hazard is moderate.
Included with these soils in mapping are small areas of
Villa Grove and Zoltay soils on the steeper parts of the
landscape. These areas make up about 15 percent of
the map unit.
These soils are used mainly for grazing.
The native vegetation on the Morval soil is mainly
needleandthread, wheatgrass, and sagebrush. The
native vegetation on the Tridell soil is mainly pinyon,
Utah juniper, and some Rocky Mountain juniper and an
understory mostly of wheatgrass, Indian ricegrass, need-
leandthread, junegrass, serviceberry, bitterbrush, moun-
tainmahogany, and big sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. Properly managing grazing maintains and im-
proves range condition. Seeding improves range in poor
condition on gently sloping Morval soils. Bluebunch
wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, and needleandthread
are suitable for seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling
the seed are good practices. Reducing brush improves
range that is producing more shrubs than are normally
found in the potential plant community. Properly manag-
ing the vegetation on the Tridell soil maintains wood
production and grazing. Selectively thinning pinyon and
juniper improves grazing and provides firewood, posts,
and Christmas trees.
The Tridell soil is suited to production of pinyon and
Utah juniper. It can produce 8 cords of wood per acre
when trees more than 4.5 feet tall reach an average
diameter (at one foot) of 5 inches. Special care is
needed to prevent erosion during harvest. The low avail-
able water capacity affects survival of seedlings.
Mule deer, wild turkey, and squirrel find habitat on
these soils.
Community development is limited by large stones. Cut
slopes are difficult to revegetate because of the stones
and because of the shrink -swell potential and frost
action of the Morval soil.
This complex is in capability subclass Vle, nonirrigated.
46—Nihill channery loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes.
This deep, well drained, nearly level to gently sloping soil
is on alluvial fans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges
from 5,OCO to 6,500 feet. The soil formed in alluvium
derived from Green River shale and sandstone. The
average annual precipitation is about 13 inches, the
average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F,
and the average frost -free period is about 125 days.
Typically, the surface layer is light gray and very pale
brown channery loam about 11 inches thick. The upper
part of the underlying material is very pale brown very
channery loam about 14 inches thick, and the lower part
is very pale brown extremely channery sandy loam and
extremely channery loam to a depth of 60 inches.
Included with this soil in mapping are small areas of
Arvada and Ildefonso soils. The Arvada soils are nearly
level, and Ildefonso soils are steeper. These areas make
up 10 to 15 percent of the map unit.
Permeability is moderately rapid, and available water
capacity is low. Effective rooting depth is 60 inches.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is moder-
ate.
This soil is used mainly for grazing and wildlife habitat.
Some small areas are in irrigated hay and pasture.
This soil is usually irrigated by flooding. Sprinklers are
also suitable. Since this soil is droughty, frequent irriga-
tion is needed to grow hay or pasture. Drop structures in
irrigation ditches prevent ditch erosion. Keeping the irri-
gation run short prevents too deep percolation.
The native vegetation on this soil is mainly wheat -
grass, needleandthread, and sagebrush.
When range condition deteriorates, forbs and shrubs
increase. When the range is in poor condition, undesira-
ble weeds and annual plants are numerous. Properly
managing grazing maintains and improves range condi-
tion. Reducing brush improves the range. Seeding im-
proves range in poor condition. Crested wheatgrass,
western wheatgrass, and Russian wildrye are suitable for
seeding. Preparing a seedbed and drilling the seed are
good practices.
Mule deer, cottontail rabbit, chukar, and squirrel find
habitat on this soil.
This soil has few limitations for community develop-
ment. Community sewage facilities will be needed if pop-
ulation density increases.
This soil is in capability subclasses IVe, irrigated, and
Vle, nonirrigated.
47—Nihill channery loam, 6 to 25 percent slopes.
This deep, well drained, moderately sloping to hilly soil is
on alluvial fans and sides of valleys. Elevation ranges
from 5,000 to 6,500 feet. This soil formed in alluvium
derived from Green River shale and sandstone. The
average annual precipitation is about 13 inches, the
average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F,
and the average frost -free period is about 125 days.
Typically, the surface layer is light gray and very pale
brown channery loam about 11 inches thick. The upper
part of the underlying material is very pale brown very
channery loam about 7 inches thick, and the lower part
is very pale brown extremely channery sandy loam and
extremely channery loam to a depth of 60 inches.
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Limon series
The Limon series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from shale. Limon soils
are on alluvial fans. Slopes are 3 to 12 percent. The
average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, and the
average annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F.
Limon soils are similar to the Dollard and Heldt soils.
Dollard soils have a frigid temperature regime. Heldt
soils have an argillic horizon.
Typical pedon of Limon silty clay loam, 3 to 12 percent
slopes, 2,900 feet west and 550 feet south of the north-
east corner of section 10, T. 5 S., R. 92 W.:
A1-0 to 5 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) light
silty clay loam, dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) moist;
weak fine granular structure; slightly hard, friable,
slightly sticky and slightly plastic; calcareous; moder-
ately alkaline; clear smooth boundary.
AC -5 to 11 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) heavy
silty clay loam, dark grayish brown (2.5Y 4/2) moist;
weak medium subangular blocky structure parting to
weak fine granular; hard, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear
smooth boundary.
01-11 to 22 inches; light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2)
heavy silty clay loam, grayish brown (2.5Y 5/2)
moist; weak coarse subangular blocky structure;
hard, firm, sticky and plastic; calcareous; moderately
alkaline; gradual smooth boundary.
Cca-22 to 60 inches; light gray (2.5Y 7/2) heavy silty
clay loam, light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2) moist; mas-
sive; hard, friable, sticky and plastic; visible calcium
carbonate accumulations as concretions and myce-
lia; calcareous; moderately alkaline.
Cracks more than 0.4 inches wide and 12 inches deep
normally form when soil is dry.
The A horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 5Y, value of 5 or 6
dry and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. The C
horizon has hue of 2.5Y or 10YR and value of 6 or 7 dry
and 5 or 6 moist. Calcium sulfate crystals often occur in
the lower portion of this horizon.
Morval series
The Morval series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from basalt and sand-
stone. Morval soils are on mesas and valley sides.
Slopes are 3 to 12 percent. The average annual precipi-
tation is about 15 inches, and the average annual air
temperature is about 44 degrees F.
Morval soils are similar to Detra and Villa Grove soils.
Detra soils have a mollic epipedon more than 17 inches
thick. Villa Grove soils have a calcium carbonate content
of less than 15 percent.
Typical pedon of Morval loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes,
about 500 feet south of the northeast corner of section
4, T. 7 S., R. 93 W.:
A1-0 to 2 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) loam, dark brown
(7.5YR 3/2) moist; weak medium platy structure
parting to moderate fine granular; slightly hard, fri-
able; calcareous; mildly alkaline; clear wavy bound-
ary.
A3-2 to 5 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) loam, dark brown
(7.5YR 3/2) moist; moderate fine subangular blocky
structure; slightly hard, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; 10 percent gravel; calcareous; mod-
erately alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
B21 t-5 to 10 inches; brown (7.5YR 5/2) clay loam, dark
brown (7.5YR 3/2) moist; moderate medium suban-
gular blocky structure; hard, firm, sticky and plastic;
10 percent gravel; common thin clay films on peds;
calcareous; moderately alkaline; clear wavy bound-
ary.
B22tca-10 to 17 inches; light brown (7.5YR 6/4) clay
loam, brown (7.5YR 5/4) moist; moderate medium
subangular blocky structure; hard, firm, sticky and
plastic; 10 percent gravel; common thin clay films on
peds; calcareous; fine irregular lime filaments; mod-
erately alkaline; clear wavy boundary.
B3ca-17 to 27 inches; light brown (7.5YR 6/4) stony
clay loam, brown (7.5YR 5/4) moist; weak moderate
subangular blocky structure; hard, firm, slightly sticky
and slightly plastic; 20 percent stones; calcareous;
medium soft lime concretions; moderately alkaline;
gradual wavy boundary.
Cca-27 to 60 inches; pink (7.5YR 7/4) stony loam, light
brown (7.5YR 6/4) moist; massive; slightly hard, fri-
able, nonsticky and nonplastic; 20 percent stones;
calcareous; medium soft lime concretions; moder-
ately alkaline.
The A horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 4
or 5 dry and 2 or 3 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. The B
horizon has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR, value of 5 or 6 dry
and 3 to 5 moist, and chroma of 2 to 4. The C horizon
has hue of 7.5YR or 10YR. Calcium carbonate content
ranges from 15 to 25 percent.
Nihill series
The Nihill series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in channery calcareous alluvium. Nihill soils
are on alluvial fans and valley sides. Slopes are 1 to 25
percent. The average annual precipitation is about 13
inches, and the average annual air temperature is about
48 degrees F.
Nihill soils are similar to Chilton soils. Chilton soils are
redder in hue.
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Typical pedon of Nihill channery loam, 6 to 25 percent
slopes, about 1,200 feet south of the northwest corner of
section 21, T. 6 S., R. 96 W.:
A1-0 to 4 inches; light gray (10YR 7/2) channery loam,
grayish brown (10YR 5/2) moist; weak medium
granular structure; soft, friable, slightly sticky and
slightly plastic; 20 percent channery fragments; cal-
careous; moderately alkaline; clear smooth bound-
ary.
AC -4 to 11 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/2) chan-
nery loam, brown (10YR 5/3) moist; moderate
medium granular structure; slightly hard, friable,
sticky and plastic; 30 percent channery fragments;
calcareous; moderately alkaline; gradual smooth
boundary.
C1 ca -11 to 18 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3) very
channery loam, brown (10YR 5/3) moist; massive;
slightly hard, friable; 40 percent channery fragments;
common visible calcium carbonate nodules and oc-
casionally scattered gypsum crystals in lower part of
horizon; moderately alkaline; gradual wavy boundary.
C2ca-18 to 60 inches; very pale brown (10YR 7/3)
stratified extremely channery sandy loam and loam,
pale brown (10YR 6/3) moist; massive; slightly hard,
friable; 75 percent channery fragments; calcareous;
moderately alkaline.
Channery fragments cover 20 to 50 percent of the
surface. Most coarse fragments in the C1ca and C2ca
horizons have thin coatings of calcium carbonate on the
underside and are fragments of sandstone less than 3
inches long and 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches thick; they make up
more than 35 percent of the profile. Reaction is mildly
alkaline to moderately alkaline throughout.
The A and C horizons have hue of 2.5Y to 7.5YR,
value of 5 to 7 dry and 4 to 6 moist, and chroma of 2 to
4 dry and moist.
Northwater series
The Northwater series consists of deep, well drained
soils formed in residuum from sedimentary rock. North -
water soils are on mountainsides. Slopes are 15 to 65
percent. The average annual precipitation is about 20
inches, and the average annual air temperature is about
40 degrees F.
Northwater soils are similar to Rhone soils. Rhone
soils do not have a skeletal control section.
Typical pedon of Northwater loam, 15 to 65 percent
slopes, about 1,000 feet east and 75 feet north of the
southwest corner of section 12, T. 5 S., R. 96 W.:
02-2 inches to 0; organic material.
A11-0 to 10 inches; brown (10YR 4/3) loam, very dark
grayish brown (10YR 3/2) moist; moderate fine
granular structure; soft, very friable, slightly sticky
and slightly plastic; many fine and very fine roots;
neutral; clear smooth boundary.
Al2-10 to 25 inches; dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2)
loam, very dark brown (10YR 2/2) moist; moderate
fine granular structure; slightly hard, very friable,
slightly sticky and slightly plastic; many fine and very
fine roots; 10 percent fragments which are mainly
less than 1 inch in diameter; clear wavy boundary.
B2t-25 to 50 inches; light brown (7.5YR 6/4) very chan-
nery clay loam, dark brown (7.5YR 4/4) moist; mod-
erate medium subangular blocky structure that parts
to moderate fine subangular blocky; hard, friable,
sticky and plastic; common medium and large roots;
common thin clay films and organic coats on peds
and along root channels; 50 percent channery frag-
ments, mostly 3/4 inch to 3 inches long; neutral;
clear wavy boundary.
R-50 inches; fractured sandstone.
Depth to bedrock is more than 40 inches but generally
is less than 60 inches. The mollic epipedon ranges from
20 to 35 inches in thickness. Depth to the top of the
argillic horizon is 24 inches or more. Reaction is slightly
acid to mildly alkaline throughout.
The A horizon has hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y, value of 4 or
5 dry and 2 or 3 moist, and chroma of 2 or 3. Content of
rock fragments is generally less than 15 percent. The B
horizon has hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y, value of 6 or 7 dry
and 4 or 5 moist, and chroma of 3 or 4. Content of rock
fragments, which are mostly thin and flat and mainly 3/4
to 3 inches long, ranges from 35 to 65 percent. The C
horizon, where present, has hue of 7.5YR to 2.5Y and
contains as much as 85 percent rock fragments.
Olney series
The Olney series consists of deep, well drained soils
that formed in alluvium derived from sandstone and
shale. Olney soils are on nearly level alluvial fans and
valley sides. Slopes are 1 to 12 percent. The average
annual precipitation is about 14 inches, and the average
annual air temperature is about 48 degrees F.
Olney soils are similar to Potts soils. Potts soils are
less than 35 percent fine and coarser sand in the control
section.
Typical pedon of Olney loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes,
about 1,400 feet north and 100 feet west of the south-
east corner of section 6, T. 6 S., R. 91 W.:
Ap-0 to 12 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) loam,
dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) moist; weak medium
subangular blocky structure parting to weak medium
granular; slightly hard, very friable; neutral; clear
smooth boundary.
B2t-12 to 18 inches; grayish brown (10YR 5/2) sandy
clay loam, dark grayish brown (10YR 4/2) moist;
weak medium prismatic structure parting to moder-
•
•
•
106
TABLE 7. --BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT --Continued
SOIL SURVEY
Soil name and
map symbol
Shallow ; Dwellings ; Dwellings Small
excavations I without I with commercial
, basements . basements buildings
1 ,
: ;
43 ;Moderate: :Severe: :Severe: :Severe:
Limon ; too clayey. I shrink -swell. ; shrink -swell. ; shrink -swell.
44 ;Slight ;Moderate: :Moderate: ;Moderate:
Morval : ; shrink -swell. I shrink -swell. I slope,
: ;
I ; shrink -swell.
I
1
, I '
'
45*: I ; •
1
Morval :Moderate: :Moderate: :Moderate: :Severe:
I slope. I shrink -swell, I shrink -swell, ; slope.
1 ; slope. I slope. I
I ;
I
1
Tridell :Severe: ;Severe: :Severe:
,Severe:
I slope, I slope, I slope, I slope,
1 large stones. I large stones. ; large stones. ; large stones.
46 :Severe: :Slight :Slight !Slight
Nihill : cutbanks cave. : ;
: ; ;
47 ;Severe: :Severe: :Severe: Severe:
Nihill slope, I slope. I slope. slope.
cutbanks cave. I
48 ,Severe: :Severe: :Severe: Severe:
Northwater 1 slope. ! slope. I slope. slope.
+
49
Olney;Slight ;Slight Slight Slight
I ;
I ,
1
; ;
50
;Slight :Slight :Slight :Slight
01ne
Y ; : , I
. ; I I
1
51 ;Moderate: ;Moderate: :Moderate: ;Severe:
Olney slope. I slope. I slope. I slope.
52 Severe: '
,Severe: (Severe: ,Severe:
Parachute ; slope, : slope. ; slope, I slope.
: depth to rock. ; depth to rock.
53*: 1 I
Parachute ;Severe: Severe:
' slope, I ,Severe: ,Severe:
p , slope. ; slope, I slope.
depth to rock. ; ; depth to rock. :
; I
I
Rhone ,Moderate: Moderate: :Moderate: ;Severe:
I slope, slope, I slope, : slope.
I depth to rock. shrink -swell. ; depth to rock,
I shrink -swell.
54 Slight Slight Slight Slight
Potts
55
Potts
56
Potts
57*:
Potts
Ildefonso
Slight
Moderate:
slope.
;Slight
:Severe:
I large stones.
See footnote at end of table.
Slight
Moderate:
slope.
Slight
Severe:
large stones.
;Slight
;Moderate:
I slope.
;Slight
Local roads
and streets
Moderate:
slope.
;Severe:
; slope.
;Moderate:
I I slope.
I
I ,
;Severe: ;Severe:
I large stones. I slope,
I large stones.
I ,
;Severe:
I low strength,
I shrink -swell.
;Moderate:
I low strength,
I shrink -swell,
; frost action.
;Moderate:
: low strength,
: shrink -swell,
I slope.
:Severe:
; slope,
; large stones.
:Slight.
:Severe:
slope.
:Severe:
I slope.
:Slight.
:Slight.
:Moderate:
I slope.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
;Moderate:
I slope,
I frost action,
: shrink -swell.
:Slight.
:Slight.
Moderate:
slope.
Slight.
Severe:
large stones.
RIFLE AREA, COLORADO
•
Soil name and
map symbol
• •
111
TABLE 8. --SANITARY FACILITIES --Continued
' 1
Septic tank ; Sewage lagoon ; Trench ; Area I Daily cover
absorption ; areas ; sanitary ; sanitary ; for landfill
fields ; : landfill ; landfill ;
1 1 ;
,
:Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe: ;Poor:
slope. ; slope. I slope. slope.
1 ,
1 : ,
'
:Moderate: :Slight ;Slight Good.
I slope, , , 1
I seepage. ; ;
;Severe: ;Slight ;Moderate: ;Fair:
I slope. 1 I slope. ; slope.
1 1
:Severe: ;Severe: :Severe: :Poor:
; slope.
slope. ; slope. slope.
;Moderate: ;Severe: ;Slight ;Poor:
slope. ; too clayey. 1I too clayey.
,
,
:Severe: ;Moderate: :Slight ;Fair:
I slope. I too clayey. ; : too clayey.
,
1
;Severe: :Moderate: :Moderate: ;Fair:
: slope. ; too clayey. I slope. ; slope,
1 1 ; too clayey.
1 : :
:Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe: ;Poor:
seepage, ; seepage, I slope, : slope,
I slope, I large stones. I seepage. I large stones.
I large stones. 1 '
;Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe: ;Poor:
I seepage. : seepage. ; seepage. 1 small stones.
;Severe: ;Severe: ;Severe: ;Poor:
I slope, ; seepage. slope, ; slope,
I seepage. ; ; seepage. I small stones.
:Severe: :Severe: Severe: ;Poor:
slope. I slope, ; slope. 1 slope.
rock. ; ; depth to rock. ; '
: 1 1
:Moderate: :Slight 'Slight :Fair:
: seepage, ; ,
I small stones.
I slope. I 1
1 1
Moderate: ;Severe: :Slight :Moderate: (Fair:
percs slowly, i slope. 1 ; slope. i small stones,
1 , slope.
;Severe: :Severe: :Severe: ;Poor:
; slope, I slope, I slope, ; slope,
rock. I depth to rock, : depth to rock, I seepage. I small stones,
I seepage. I seepage.: I area reclaim.
I 1 '
: ; ;
:Severe: :Severe: ;Severe: ;Poor:
I slope, I depth to rock, I slope, ; slope,
rock. : depth to rock, I seepage. I seepage. 1 small stones,
I seepage. 1 1 1 area reclaim.
1 1 1
;Severe: :Severe: :Moderate: (Fair:
rock. I slope. I depth to rock. I slope. I small stones,
, ; 1 I thin layer,
'
: I slope.
1
39 ;Severe:
Jerry I percs slowly,
I slope.
40 ;Moderate:
Kim I percs slowly.
41
Kim
42
Lamphier
43
Limon
44
Morval
45*:
Morval
Tridell
•
46
Nihill
47
Nihill
48
;Moderate:
; slope,
percs slowly.
Northwater
49, 50
Olney
51
Olney
52
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
percs slowly,
slope.
Moderate:
percs slowly,
I slope..
1
:Moderate:
; peres slowly,
I slope.
;Severe:
I slope,
I large stones.
:Slight
Parachute
53*:
Parachute
•
Rhone
:Severe:
I slope.
:Severe:
; slope,
I depth to
:Moderate:
percs slowly.
:Severe:
slope,
depth to
,
1
:Severe:
slope,
; depth to
i
;Severe:
I depth to
;
:
;
See footnote at end of table.
122 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 10. --WATER MANAGEMENT --Continued
• Soil name and
map symbol
Pond
reservoir
areas
; Embankments,
dikes, and
levees
;
Drainage ! Irrigation ; Terraces and ;
! diversions ;
1 1 I
Grassed
waterways
33, 34 !Seepage,
Ildefonso ! slope.
35*:
Ildefonso !Seepage,
I slope.
Lazear ;Depth to rock,
; slope.
36, 37 ;Slope,
Irigul ; depth to rock.
38*:
Irigul !Slope,
! depth to rock.
;
Starman !Slope,
; depth to rock.
39 !Slope
Jerry
40 !Slope,
Kim ; seepage.
41 !Slope,
Kim ! seepage.
!Slope,
fillamphier ' seepage.
143
Limon
44
Morval
45*:
Morval
Tridell
46
Nihill
147
Nihill
Slope
Slope,
seepage.
Slope,
seepage.
Slope,
seepage.
Seepage
Seepage,
slope.
48 ;Slope,
Northwater ; seepage.
!
49 Seepage
Olney
50, 51 ;Slope,
Olney ! seepage.
52
Parachute
•
Depth to rock,
slope,
; seepage
See footnote at end of table.
I
1
Large stones ---!Slope, !Slope, ;Large stones, Slope,
! large stones. 1 large stones, I slope. large stones,
; droughty. ; droughty.
1
,
,
!Large stones--- Slope, ;Slope, Large stones, !Slope,
large stones. ; large stones, ! slope. ; large stones,
; droughty. ; ! droughty.
Thin layer !Depth to rock, !Rooting depth, ;Depth to rock, !Slope,
I slope. ; slope. I slope. ; rooting depth.
1
Thin layer !Depth to rock ;Slope, !Depth to rock, !Slope,
; ; rooting depth,; slope. ! rooting depth,
I I droughty. ; ; droughty.
! ! ; ;
! !
Thin layer !Depth to rock Slope, !Depth to rock, ;Slope,
; rooting depth,! slope. ; rooting depth,
! droughty. ; ! droughty. -
! 1
Thin layer !Depth to rock Slope, :Slope, Slope,
; rooting depth.! depth to rock. rooting depth.
! !
Hard to pack !Slope, ;Slope, ;Slope, !Slope,
; percs slowly. ; percs slowly. ; percs slowly. ; percs slowly.
; ; ;
Piping ;Slope !Slope ;Favorable !Favorable.
! ; ! !
! ! ; ;
Piping !Slope !Slope !Slope ;Slope.
11
1 1 !
; ; ; ;
Piping !Slope Slope !Slope !Slope.
11
1 '
; ;
Hard to pack ---;Peres slowly, Peres slowly, ;Peres slowly !Peres slowly.
I slope. slope. ;
; ; ;
Favorable ;Slope ;Erodes easily, ;Erodes easily ;Erodes easily.
I slope. ;
1 I
I I I
1 I
1 1
Favorable ;Slope Erodes easily, !Erodes easily !Erodes easily.
! slope. ; ;
; ! ; ;
Large stones, !Slope, !Slope, !Slope, ;Slope,
seepage. ; large stones. ' droughty, ; large stones. ! droughty,
; large stones. ; ! large stones.
1
I
Seepage ;Slope Slope, ;Favorable ;Droughty.
; droughty. ; ;
I ;
Seepage ;Slope ;Slope, ;Slope Slope,
; droughty. ; droughty.
1
1 1
Thin layer ;Slope !Slope ;Slope !Slope.
1
1
! ! ! !
Favorable ;Favorable ;Favorable Favorable ;Favorable.
; ; ;
Favorable !Slope ;Slope ;Slope ;Slope.
; ; 1 ;
; ; ;
Thin layer ;Depth to rock, ;Slope, ;Depth to rock, ;Slope,
I slope. ; droughty, ; slope. ; rooting depth,
1 1 rooting depth.: : droughty.
1 1 1 1
128 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 11. --RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT --Continued
• Soil name and
map symbol
Camp areas
Picnic areas
Playgrounds . Paths and trails
44 ;Slight
Morval
45*:
Morval ;Moderate:
. slope.
Tridell ;Severe:
. slope.
46 ;Moderate:
Nihill 1 small stones.
47 .Severe:
Nihill ' slope.
48
Northwater
49, 50
Olney
51
Olney
52
Parachute
achute
Rhone
54, 55
Potts
56
Potts
57*:
Potts
Ildefonso
58*:
Potts
Ildefonso
59*:
Potts
Ildefonso
,Severe:
. slope.
Moderate:
dusty.
Moderate:
slope,
dusty.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope.
Moderate:
slope.
Slight
Moderate:
slope.
Slight
Severe:
large stones.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
Severe:
slope.
Severe:
slope,
large stones.
•See footnote at end of table.
1
,
,
1
;Slight ;Severe: ;Slight.
.;
. slope.
i
. .
:Moderate: ;Severe: :Slight.
. slope. . slope. .
. .
;Severe: .Severe: ;Moderate:
. slope. ; slope, . large stones.
. . large stones. .
. . .
.Moderate:;Severe: ;Moderate:
. small stones. . small stones. . small stones.
,
, , 1
.Severe: .Severe: .Moderate:
. slope. . slope, . slope,
. . small stones. . small stones.
11 I
1 i ,
.Severe: .Severe: .Severe:
slope. . slope. . slope.
.
.Moderate: .Moderate: ;Moderate:
dusty. 1 slope, . dusty.
.. dusty. .
1 1
I
.Moderate: .Severe: .Moderate:
. slope, . slope. . dusty.
dusty.
I1 1
I , 1
;Severe: .Severe: .Severe:
. slope. . slope.
, I 1 . slope.
1
. . .
.Severe: .Severe: .Moderate:
. slope. . slope. 1 slope.
:Moderate: Severe: Slight.
slope. slope. .
. .
.Slight Moderate: :Slight.
. slope. .
.
.Moderate: .Severe: .Slight.
I slope. . slope. .
,
,
I
1 1
.Slight ;Severe: ;Slight.
. . slope. .
. .
.Severe: :Severe: .Severe:
. large stones. . slope, . large stones.
large stones. .
1, 1
1 1 ,
1 1
.Severe: .Severe: .Moderate:
1 slope. . slope. . slope.
.
.Severe: .Severe: .Severe:
. slope, . slope, . large stones.
. large stones. . large stones. .
. .
11 1
.Severe: .Severe: .Severe:
slope.. slope. . slope.
. . .
.Severe: .Severe: .Severe:
. slope, . slope, . slope,
large stones. . large stones. . large stones.
1 11
I 1
132 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 12. --WILDLIFE HABITAT POTENTIALS --Continued
Soil name and
map symbol
1 Potential for habitat elements I Potential as habitat for--
' ; ;Wild ' ' '
,Grain , , , , , , Open- 1 Wood- I , Range -
1 and IGrasseslherba- Hard- :Conif-IShrubslWetlandlShallowl land I land ;Wetland: land
;seed I and ; ceous wood : erousl :plants I water I wild- I wild- I wild- I wild-
; 1 1 !plants! 1 , 1 1 1 I
,crops ,legumes plants trees Tants, 1 1 areas 1 life 1 life I life I life
, , I 1 1 ; I 1 I
1 1 1 1 11 1 1 1 1
1 I 1 1 , 1 1
,Fair , --- I Fair ;Poor :Very :Fair ; --- :Very 'Fair.
: : , : 1 1 : poor. 1
1 1 I ! poor. ;
1 11
;Good ; --- Fair ;Poor Very :Fair ; :Very Fair.
: 1 , poor. : , ' poor. :
; : 1 ' 1: I
;Fair ; --- :Fair :Poor 'Very (Poor I IVery (Fair.
: ,•: 1 ' poor. I ; ' poor. !
1 1 1 1 1 1 ; 1 '
;Good Fair;ar ;Poor ;Poor Good ; --- ;Poor ;Fair.
11 1
1 1 I ' 1
1 1 1 1 1
: 1 1 I I I
(Good ; :Fair :Poor :Poor :Good :Poor 'Fair.
: : : 1 1 1 ' :
:Poor ; :Fair :Very :Very ;Poor (Very :Fair.
: 1 I poor. I poor. 1 ; : poor. :
1 , ; , 11 1 : 1 !
:Fair ; ;Fair :Very :Very ;Fair i :Very :Fair.
1 : poor. I poor. I ; I poor. I
; : ; , : ; ' !
;Fair ; :Fair :Very :Very :Fair ; :Very ;Fair.
: ' : I poor. : poor. , I poor. 1
1 1 1 1 ; ; 1 1
:Good 1 ;Fair :Very ;Very ;Fair ; 'Very (Fair.
1 1 I poor. I poor. 1 : ; poor. ;
: 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 '
Fair I 'Fair ;Poor ;Very Fair ; ;Very ;Fair.
: 1
1 ; 1 ;
1 I poor. ;
1 : ; poor. ;
1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 , 1 1
;Good 1 'Fair :Very ;Very ;Poor : :Very :Fair.
: 1 I : poor. ! poor. 1 , poor. ,
; ; 1 1 : 1 i I ;
I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
I I 1
;Good I :Fair ;Very ;Very ;Fair ; 'Very ;Fair.
:
: '
1 1
1 : poor. I poor. I : I poor. ;
: 1 1 1 1 1
:Good I ; ;Fair :Very :Very :Fair : ;Very ;Good.
: 1 ' poor. ; poor. ! : I poor. 1
1 1 1 1
:Fair I ; :Fair :Very ;Very :Poor ; ;Very ;Fair.
: ; ; I poor. I poor. ; I I poor. I
! 1 1 1 11 11 1 1 1
!Fair I I ;Fair :Very IVery :Poor I ;Very ;Fair.
! ! : 1 I poor. ; poor. I 1 ; poor. '
, : 1 ' 1 ' I 1 1 I
:Poor :Fair ; : :Fair,V_e 1
ry ,Very ,Poor , ,Very ,Fair.
' 1 , : '
1 ; poor. : poor. ,
1 1 poor. :
I 1 1I 1 1 1 1
1 I I I I ' 1 1 1 1 1
: ' 1 : 1 11 1 I 1 1
1 , 1 1 1
Poor 'Poor :Fair
1 ; ;Fair :Very :Very :Poor ; :Very :Fair.
1 11 1 1 , 1 1 , 1 1
1 I 1 I 1 I poor. poor. 1 I poor.
' ! , ' ; 1 1 1 1 11 1
;Very :Fair I : :Fair :Very :Very ;Poor I :Very ;Fair.
I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
poor. 1 1 1 1 1 poor. I poor. , 1 I poor. ,
: 1 ; : 1 1 1 1 ' I
:Good 1 ; ;Fair ;Very :Very :Fair I :Very :Good.
; I I I poor. I poor. : 1 ; poor. :
: : : 1 1 1 1 , 1
;Good I ; ;Fair ;Very :Very ;Poor : IVery (Good.
! ' ;
1 ' poor. I poor. ; 1 I poor. I
1 1 I , 1 I 1 1 1 I
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
I ! ; I I I I I
; 1 1 ; , 1 1 '
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I
I I , I I I 1 1
; I 1 1 1 ; ; 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 I 1 I ,
1 1
; 1
40, 41 Fair :Fair
Kim I !
1 1
1 1
42 ;Poor !Poor
Lamphier I ; -
1 1
43 !Poor !Poor
Limon I I
I I
1 I
44 ;Fair !Good
Morval ! :
1,
45*: I
Morval ;Fair ;Good
11
1 1
Tridell ;Very :Very
I poor.; poor.
I I
46 ;Fair ;Good
Nihill 1 ,
1 1
47 ;Poor ;Fair
Nihill ; 1
1 1
48 ;Poor ;Poor
Northwater 1 1
1
, 1
50, 51 ;Poor ;Fair
ney ; ;
1 1
I 1
;Very ;Very
Parachute , poor.! poor.
1 I
53*: ; ;
Parachute !Poor Poor
11
1
1
I 1
Rhone ;Poor ;Poor
1
;
54, 55, 56 :Poor Poor
Potts ! ;
1
57*, 58*: I
Potts ;Poor Poor
Ildefonso ;Poor
I
59*:
Potts
Ildefonso
60
Rhone
61
Rhone
,
62*: I
Rock outcrop. ;
•riorthents. I
1
'
'Very
poor.
;Poor :Poor
1
I
:Very :Very
I poor.; poor.
1 1
See footnote at end of table.
•
138 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 13. --ENGINEERING INDEX PROPERTIES --Continued
Soil name and .
map symbol
1 i Classification IFrag- 1 Percentage passing
Depth) USDA texture 1 1 lments ! sieve number--
: I Unified 1 AASHTO I> 3 I 1
I I I ;inches) 4 1 10 1 40 : 200
Pet 1 i i i i
1 ---I I 1 1
1 I
1 I 1
10 1 100 1100 195-100170-90 1
10 1100 1100 195-100165-95 I
1 1 I I 1
1 1 I 1 I 1
1 In 1 1 i
I - I I 1
1 1 1 1
43 1 0-5 ;Silty clay loam :CL 1A-6
Limon 15-60:Silty clay loam,JCH, CL 1A-7
1 1 silty clay, 1 1
! I clay. ! !
I 1
44 1 0-5 ;Loam !CL 1A-6
Morval 1 5-17lSilty clay loam,1CL :A-6
1 1- clay loam. 1 1
117-60:Stony clay loam,ICL, SC iA-6
! I stony loam. 1 1
I I I I
45*: 1 1 1 1
Morval I 0-5 ILoam ICL IA -6
15-17lSilty clay loam,ICL :A-6
1 1 clay loam. 1 1 1
117-601Stony clay loam,ICL, SC 1A-6 115-35
1 1 stony loam. 1 1 1
I I I
I I I
Tridell 1 0-10lStony loam ICL -ML, :A-4 1 5-20
1 1 1 GM -GC, 1 1
1 1 I SM -SC 1 1
110-60lVery stony loam 1ML 1A-4
:35-70
1 I 1 ,A-2,
46, 47 1 0-111Channery loam ---:GM, A-41
Nihill 1 1 1 GM -GC,
1
1 1 I SM, ML I 1
111-60:Very channery IGM, GM-GCIA-1, A-21
1 I loam, very 1 1 1
1 I channery sandy I 1 1
1 ! loam. 1 1 1
1
8 1 0-25:Loam ICL -ML, IA -4 1 0
Northwater 1 1 1 SM -SC 1
125-501Very channery IGC, GM-GC:A-6, 125-30
1 1 clay loam, very; 1 A-2, 1
! I channery loam. 1 1 A-4 1
1 50 !Unweathered ---
1 1 bedrock. 1 1 1
1 I
49, 50, 51 1 0-121Loam ICL -ML, MLIA-4 1 0
Olney 112-33lSandy clay loam 1SC, SM-SCIA-4, A-6: 0
133-43lGravelly sandy ISC, 1A-2 I 0
I I clay loam, 1 SM -SC, : :
1 1 gravelly sandy 1 GC, 1 1
1 I loam. 1 GM -GC 1 1
143-60:Very gravelly :GM, IA -2, A-11 0
! sandy loam, 1 GM -GC, 1 1
1 I very gravelly I GC 1 1
1 I sandy clay 1 1 1
1 1 loam. 1 1 1
! 1 1 1 1
52 I 0-5 !Loam ICL -ML IA -4 1 0
Parachute 15-18:Loam ICL, 1A-4, A-61 0
1 1 I CL -ML, 1 1
1 1 : SM -SC, 1 1
1 1 1 SC 1 1
118-291Very channery GM -GC, GMIA-1, A-21 5-30
1 1 loam, very 1 1
1 I channery sandy 1 1
1 1 loam. 1 1
129 !Unweathered 1 -- 1 --- 1
1 I bedrock. 1 1 ;
I 1 I
I I 1
! :
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RIFLE AREA, COLORADO
1111 Soil name and
TABLE 14. --PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS --Continued
: 1
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RIFLE (1.701 7 hll.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS 34 At!.
13
41N
1000
P.O. Box 1908
1005 Cooper Ave.
Glenwood Springs,
• CO 81602
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Z4NC4NELL4 4110 455OCI4TES, INC.
ENGINEERING CONSULT411TS
August 19, 1997
Mr. Eric McCafferty
Garfield County Planning Department
109 Eighth Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Ponderosa Subdivision - Water Supply
Dear Eric:
(970) 945-5700
(970) 945-1253 Fax
Zancanella and Associates, Inc. has conducted investigations to determine the adequacy
of the water supply for the proposed Ponderosa Subdivision located near Rifle, Colorado.
As part of our studies we have reviewed the subdivisions water rights, West Divide Water
Conservancy District (WDWCD) water contract, conducted field visits to measure water
availability from a spring near the property, and reviewed water quality test analyzes. The
results of our investigations are summarized in this letter report.
The proposed Ponderosa Subdivision is approximately 8.56 acres in size and is located
adjacent to Highway 13, approximately 10 miles north of the City of Rifle as shown on the
attached general location map (Figure 1). The property is bordered on the north and east
by Bureau of Land Management (BLM). We understand that the proposed subdivision
being developed by the owner Kenneth Rose, will consist of two residential lots created
from the existing lot and home.
Water Rights
The existing home on the property has historically been served by a well formerly
registered as an exempt structure with the Colorado Division of Water Resources Permit
No.185364. The exempt permit was restricted to ordinary uses inside a single family
dwelling unit. Originally the well was intended to serve the two lots in the subdivision. To
facilitate the use of the well on both lots, a WDWCD water contract was obtained. Located
within Area "A" of the district, the Division of Water Resources issued a new permit for the
fee well registered under Permit No.046729-F. The permit is limited to the contracted
water amount which includes use inside two homes and the irrigation of up to 12,000
square feet per lot. We understand a well sharing agreement was also developed to cover
the costs of operating and replacing the well.
Historically the well at the property has experienced shortages in meeting the water
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requirements of the existing home. To improve the water supply two springs located on
the up gradient BLM property were appropriated in 1995. The Ponderosa Spring No. 1
and Spring No.2 were jointly adjudicated by Kenneth Rose and the BLM in consolidated
Case Nos. 95CW111 and 96CW166 attached herein. The spring locations are shown on
the Plat map. The BLM rights were stipulated to be senior to the Rose rights with BLM
claiming absolute amounts of 0.007 cfs (3.13 gpm) for wildlife watering and wildlife habitat
for each spring. The Rose rights claimed 0.1666 cfs (75 gpm) conditional for each spring
for household, lawn and garden watering, irrigation, fire protection, livestock, and domestic
uses.
The attached West Divide Contract #960510KR(a) for the Ponderosa Subdivision has
subsequently been amended to cover domestic uses of the springs. Located within Area
"A" of the District, the use of the springs are covered under the District's temporary
substitute supply plan and can be administered with releases from the District's contract
water in Ruedi Reservoir. Area "A" has been previously identified by the District and the
Division of Water Resources as areas controlled by water right calls on the main stem of
the Colorado River and not subject to an internal call. The current substitute supply plan
is set up to replace diversions until a court approved augmentation plan can be developed,
at which time only depletions will require replacement. Under the current substitute supply
plan, use of the well and springs are protected against administrative curtailment.
Water Availability
A spring flow monitoring program for the Ponderosa Spring No. 2 was initiated in October
of 1996 following poor pump test results from the well originally intended to supply the
subdivision. The monitoring program included one observation in October of 1996 prior
to the development of the spring and several flow measurements following construction
of the spring collection facilities and delivery system installed in January of 1997. The
following Table 1 summarizes available flow measurements.
Table 1
Ponderosa Spring #2 - Flow Measurements
Date
October 17, 1996 1/
February 15, 1997
May 15, 1997
June 14, 1997
..............................................
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..............................................
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Flow (gal/mini
0.66
0 75
0.65
0.83
Fl
ow (gat/day)
August 10 1997
0.81
959
1,080
936
1,195
1 166
1, Measured prior to spring development.
The spring development included the construction of a spring box, infiltration gallery,
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pipeline, two 1,500 gallon storage tanks, and a service line and meter which now service
the existing home. The delivery system is gravity fed. Flow measurements were taken
along the new pipeline at a hose connection below the 1,500 gallon storage tanks. The
tanks were isolated during the test to measure the direct discharge from the spring.
Additional uncaptured flows below the spring were observed following the original test in
October of 1996. The construction of the spring box was intentionally elevated above the
lowest elevation of the spring discharge to ensure a bypass flow to the senior BLM spring
rights. The BLM has subsequently approved the improvements of the spring and
recognized the bypass flows to be sufficient for their water right demands as summarized
in the attached letter prepared by the BLM's water rights and instream flow coordinator.
Therefore, the flows measured from the spring summarized in the above table are
assumed to be available to the Ponderosa Subdivision.
The flow monitoring program has indicated a fairly consistent flow rate over the previous
year. With the exception of rainfall in August, we believe the past year could be classified
as an average precipitation period in the Rifle area. With the consistent flows experienced
(no great seasonal variation) it is probable that the aquifer supplying the spring has a
restricted outflow and therefore stores seasonal fluctuation of precipitation. This would
indicate the spring has the ability to supply flows over periods of low precipitation (drought
periods).
• Water Demands
•
The estimated water diversion and consumptive use requirements for the subdivision have
been calculated in the attached Table 2. We have estimated the "in house" water
demands of the subdivision to be 350 gallons per house per day. This is based on 3.5
persons per residence each using 100 gallons per day. We believe this estimate to be
conservative based on the installation of water conservation fixtures in the current home.
The in house demands for the two homes would be approximately 700 gallons per day or
0.06 acre feet per month. In house water consumption was estimated to be 15% of
diversions based on septic and leach field waste disposal systems. The total consumption
from in house uses totaled 0.12 acre-feet per year (38,100 gallons) as summarized in
Table 2.
Irrigation demands at the development were based on the WDWCD contract allotment and
well permit limit of 12,000 square feet or 0.278 acres. The unit consumptive irrigation
plant demand was estimated to be 2.05 acre-feet per acre. The consumptive irrigation
demand was estimated to be 0.57 acre-feet per year (0.28 ac x 2.05 ac-ft/ac). Assuming
an application efficiency of 70%, the diversion requirement was calculated to be 0.81 acre-
feet per year. The decree for the Ponderosa Springs No.1 and No. 2 do not have an
irrigated area limit and could thus divert for irrigation purposes under their own priorities
when physical flows are available.
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Based on the above demand levels and measured spring flows, the spring appears more
than adequate to serve the in house demands of the subdivision. The two 1,500 gallon
storage tanks are capable of providing the daily instantaneous peak demands. The
Ponderosa Spring No. 2 by itself is not capable of meeting the assumed irrigation
demands. Use of the spring, when in priority, for outside uses would have to be curtailed
to ensure adequate in house supplies. To protect the in house water supply, the plat
should note that outside irrigation uses could be subject to curtailment if use of irrigation
diversions are diminishing in house supply. It should be noted that both the existing well
and the future development of Ponderosa Spring No. 1 could be developed to enhance the
"in house" or outside irrigation water demands.
Water Quality
With only two residences the water supply system is not classified as a community system
and is therefore not regulated by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment.
The spring has however been tested for nitrates and bacteria. The attached lab test
results show that the bacteria count was less than 1 which is considered a safe level. The
nitrate reading of 0.35 mg/I is less than the 10.0 mg/I drinking water limit.
Summary
We believe the Ponderosa Spring No. 2 has shown a consistent supply of water during the
past year that is capable of meeting the estimated in house demands of the development.
The current spring has also shown the ability to meet minimal irrigation demands
(approximately 500 sq ft per lot) when the rights are in priority. The existing well is
permitted to supply irrigation demands up to 12,000 square feet but is limited to available
physical flows. The irrigation supply from the spring and well should be classified as
supplemental and not a permanent supply for the subdivision. Use of spring flows for
irrigation demands should be curtailed if it reduces the flows available for normal in house
uses. We recommend a note to this effect should be included on the plat..
As with any water supply, periods of prolonged drought like those experienced in the past
(1977) can greatly reduce a water supply's yield or in this case the recharge of
groundwater to the aquifer. Based on the fairly constant flows experienced from the spring
over the last year the Ponderosa Spring would most likely continue to flow through such
periods but at a reduced rate. Conservation measures could be required under drought
conditions. We recommend the plat also require water conserving fixtures in all structures
at the development. If necessary, future improvements to the Ponderosa Spring No.1 or
the well could be made to enhance the irrigation water supply or the dry year yield of the
system.
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If you have any questions, please call our office at (970) 945-5700.
Very truly yours,
Zancanella & Associates, Inc.
Ci4u)tL
Christoph r Manera, P.E.
CM:cm
W/encl
cc: Kenneth S. Rose
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Ponderosa
Spring No.2
Rng. 93 W.
General Location Map
SCALE, DATES SHEET
1' = 2,000' Aug 4, 1997 1 OF 1
DRAWN BY,
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PLAN NO,
\96339\VICINITY
Ponderosa Subdivision
ZANCANEL L A AND ASSOCIATES, INC,
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
POST OFFICE BOX 1908 - 1005 COOPER AVENUE
GLENW000 SPRINGS, COLORA00 81602 (970) 945-5700
FIGURE NO.
1
PROJECT
96339
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411
FROMMTQF
DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO. 5, COLORADO NOV ?.ri1
RI 1996 1,1
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Application No. Consolidated cases: 95CW111/96CW166
RULING OF REFEREE
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR WATER RIGHTS OF KENNETH ROSE
AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA for surface water rights IN
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colorado.
The above entitled Application was filed by Kenneth Scott
Rose on June 19, 1995 and by the U.S.A. on June 3, 1996, and both
cases were referred to the undersigned as Water Referee for Water
Division No. 5, State of Colorado, by the Water Judge of said
Court in accordance with Article 92 of Chapter 37, Colorado Re-
vised Statutes 1973, known as The Water Right Determination and
Administration Act of 1969.
The undersigned Referee having made such investigations as
are necessary to determine whether or not the statements in the
Application are true and having become fully advised with respect
to the subject matter of the Application does hereby make the
following determination and Ruling as the Referee in this matter,
to wit:
1. The statements in the Applications are true.
2. Name of springs:•Ponderosa Spring #1 and #2.
3. The name of the claimants and addresses are:
Kenneth Scott Rose: 10286 Hwy. 13, Rifle, CO 81650 and
United States of America: Bureau of Land Management, U.
S. Dept. of Interior, Glenwood Springs Resource
Area, P. 0. Box 1009, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602.
4. The source of the water is: Unnamed tributaries to Gov-
ernment Creek and Colorado River.
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Legal description of spring location:
Ponderosa Spring #1:
T. 5 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M.
Sec. 5: NW1/4SW1/4: Approximately 1992 feet north
of the south section line and 1014 feet east
of the west section line.
Ponderosa Spring #2:
T. 5 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M.
Sec. 5: SE1/4SW1/4: Approximately 1154 feet north
of the south section line and 1785 feet east
of the west section line.
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
6. The proposed use of the water is:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RIGHT: Wildlife watering and
wildlife habitat.
KENNETH SCOTT ROSE RIGHT: Household, lawn & garden wa-
tering, irrigation, fire protection, watering of livestock
and domestic uses on 8.6 acres, with a maximum of two resi-
dential dwellings, on land described as that portion of the
SW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 5, T. 5 S., R. 93 W. 6th P.M. lying
northeasterly of St. Hwy. 13, also known as Lots 1 and 2,
Ponderosa Subdivision.
7. Date of initiation of appropriation:
USA: October 21, 1976
ROSE: December 2, 1994
8. Amount claimed:
USA: 0.0070 cfs absolute for each spring.
ROSE: 0.1666 cfs conditional for each spring.
9. Remarks:
A. The rights of U.S.A. in said springs are senior to
those of Kenneth Scott Rose, whose rights are sub-
ject to the Special Stipulations attached hereto.
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B. To the extent any of the above rights are condi-
tional water rights, the applicant therefore
shall, pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-301(4)(a)(I), and
unless previously made absolute or abandoned, file
an application for a finding of reasonable dili-
gence in the month of , 2002 to maintain
such conditional right.
The Referee, having examined the information submitted by
the Applicants, and having completed the investigations necessary
to make a determination in this matter, does find that said ap-
plications should be granted and that:
1. An absolute decree for 0.0070 cfs is hereby
awarded to The United States of America for the Ponderosa Spring
#1 for wildlife watering and wildlife habitat, with appropriation
date of 10/21/76, subject however to all earlier priority rights
of others and to the integration and tabulation by the Division
Engineer of such priorities and changes of rights in accordance
with law.
2. An absolute decree for 0.0070 cfs is hereby
awarded to The United States of America for the Ponderosa Spring
#2 for wildlife watering and wildlife habitat, with appropriation
• date of 10/21/76, subject however to all earlier priority rights
of others and to the integration and tabulation by the Division
Engineer of such priorities and changes of rights in accordance
with law.
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3. A conditional decree for 0.1666 cfs is hereby
awarded to Kenneth Scott Rose for the Ponderosa Spring #1 for
Household, lawn & garden watering, irrigation, fire protection,
watering of livestock and domestic uses on 8.6 acres, with a max-
imum of two residential dwellings on land described as that por-
tion of the SW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 5, T. 5 S., R. 93 W. 6th P.M. ly-
ing northeasterly of St. Hwy. 13, also known as Lots 1 and 2,
Ponderosa Subdivision;, with appropriation date of 12/2/94, sub-
ject however to all earlier priority rights of others and to the
integration and tabulation by the Division Engineer of such pri-
orities and changes of rights in accordance with law.
4. A conditional decree for 0.1666 cfs is hereby
awarded to Kenneth Scott Rose for the Ponderosa Spring #2 for
Household, lawn & garden watering, irrigation, fire protection,
watering of livestock and domestic uses on 8.6 acres, with a max-
imum of two residential dwellings on land described as that por-
tion of the SW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 5, T. 5 S., R. 93 W. 6th P.M. ly-
ing northeasterly of St. Hwy. 13, also known as Lots 1 and 2,
Ponderosa Subdivision;, with appropriation date of 12/2/94, sub-
ject however to all earlier priority rights of others and to the
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integration and tabulation by the Division Engineer of such pri-
orities and changes of rights in accordance with law.
It is accordingly ORDERED that this Ruling shall be filed
with the Water Clerk subject to Judicial review.
It is further ORDERED that a copy of this Ruling shall be
filed with the appropriate Division Engineer and the State
Engineer
Dated:
2 t BY
Copy of the forego m nu d
Counsel of record--- ate,
Referee, ---Div. Engineer ---and ��
State EnpineervDate "C
Deputy Clerk Wow Dh. Na 6
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No protest was filed in this matter. The foregoing Ruling
is confirmed and approved and is made the Judyutent and Decree of
this Court.
Water Referee
Water Division No 5
State of Colorado
Date:
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
C'•rtify that a copy of
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Contract i 960510KR (a )
Map ID # 2 12
Date Activated /I5/96
WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Name of Applicant:
Water Allotment Contract
Quantity of water in acre feet
Applicant, hereby applies to the West Divide Water
Conservancy District, a political subdivision of the State of
Colorado, otganized pursuant to and existing by virtue of C.R.S.
1973, 37-45-101, et seq., (hereinafter referred to as the
"District") for an allotment contract to beneficially and
perpetually use water or water rights owned, leased, or hereafter
acquired by the District. By execution of this application, and
subsequent delivery and use of water, Applicant hereby agrees to
the following terms and conditions:
1. Water Rights: Applicant shall own water rights at
the point of diversion herein lawfully entitling Applicant to
divert water, which will be supplemented by water leased herein.
If Applicant intends to divert through a well, it must be
understood by Applicant that no right to divert exists until a
valid well permit is obtained from the State Engineer.
2. Quantity: Water applied for by the Applicant in
the amount set forth above shall be diverted at Applicant's point
of diversion from the District's direct flow water rights, and
when water is unavailable for diversion pursuant to administration
by the Colorado State Engineer during periods when said direct
flow water right is not in priority, the District shall release
for the use of Applicant up to said quantity in acre-feet per year
of storage water owned or controlled by the District. It is
understood that any quantity allotted from direct flow, storage or
otherwise, to the Applicant by the District will be limited by the
priority of the District's decrees and by the physical and legal
availability of water from District's sources. Any quantity
allotted will only be provided so long as water is available and
the Applicant fully complies with all of the terms and conditions
of this contract. The District and the Applicant recognize that
some of the District's decrees may be in the name of the Colorado
River Water Conservation District, and the ability of the District
to allot direct flow rights to the Applicant may he dependent on
the consent of the Colorado River Water Conservation District. If
at any time the Applicant determines it requires less water than
the amount herein provided, it may so notify the District in
writing, and the amount of water allotted under this contract
shall be reduced permanently in accordance with such notice.
Rates shall be adjusted accordingly in following water years only.
3. Beneficial Use and Location of Beneficial Use: Any
and all water allotted Applicant by the District shall be used for
the following beneficial use or uses: Municipal, domestic and
related uses, or irrigation and commercial (except to the extent
that Ruedi water may not be available for irrigation and
commercial as those terms are defined on page 5 of Contract No.
2-07-70-W0547 between the United States and the West Divide Water
Conservancy District). Applicant's beneficial use of any and all
water allotted shall be within or through facilities or upon land
owned, leased, operated, or under Applicant's control.
4. Decrees and Delivery: Exchange releases made by
the District out of storage from Ruedi Reservoir, or other works
or facilities of the District, or from other sources available to
the District, shall be delivered to the Applicant at the outlet
works of said storage facilities or at the decreed point of
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diversion for said other sources, and release or delivery of water
at such outlets or points shall constitute performance of the
District's total obligation. Delivery of water by the District
from Ruedi Reservoir shall be subject to the District's lease
contract with the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Releases
from other facilities available to District shall be subject to
the contracts, laws, rules, and regulations governing releases
therefrom. Furthermore, the District hereby expressly reserves
the right to store water and to make exchange releases from
structures that may be built or controlled by the District in the
future, so long as the water service to the Applicant pursuant to
this agreement, is not impaired by said action. Any quantity of
the Applicant's allocation not delivered to or used by Applicant
by the end of each water year (October 1), shall revert to the
water supplies of the District. Such reversion shall not entitle
Applicant to any refund of payment made for such water.
Water service provided by the District shall be limited
to the amount of water available in priority at the original point
of diversion of the District's applicable water right, and neither
the District, nor those entitled to utilize the District's
decrees; may call on any greater amount at new or alternate points
of diversion. The District shall request the Colorado State
Engineer to estimate any conveyance losses between the original
point and any alternate point, and such estimate shall be deducted
from this amount in each case. The District, or anyone using the
District's decrees, may call on any additional sources of supply
that may be available at an alternate point of diversion, (though
not at the original point of diversion) only as against water
rights which are junior to the date of application for the
alternate point of diversion.
5. Alternate Point of Diversion and Plan of
Augmentation: Decrees for alternate points of diversion of the
District's water rights or storage water may be required in order
for Applicant to use the water service contemplated hereunder.
Obtaining such decree is the exclusive responsibility of
Applicant. The District reserves the exclusive right to review
and approve any conditions which may be attached to judicial
approval of said alternate point of diversion as contemplated oc
necessary to serve Applicant's facilities or lands. Applicant
acknowledges and agrees that it shall be solely responsible for
the procedures and legal and engineering costs necessary for any
changes in water rights contemplated herein, and further agrees to
indemnify the District from any costs or losses related thereto.
Applicant is solely responsible for providing works and facilities
necessary to obtain/divert the waters at said alternate point of
diversion and deliver them to Applicant's intended beneficial use.
Irrespective of the amount of water actually transferred to the
Applicant's point of diversion, the Applicant shall make annual
payments to the District based upon the amount of water allotted
under this agreement.
In the event the Applicant intends to apply for an
alternate point of diversion and to develop an augmentation plan
and institute legal proceedings for the approval of such
augmentation plan to allow the Applicant to utilize the water
allotted to Applicant hereunder, the Applicant shall give the
District written notice of such intent. In the event the
Applicant develops and adjudicates its own augmentation plan to
utilize the water allotted hereunder, Applicant shall not be
obligated to pay any amount under paragraph 18 below. In any
event, the District shall have the right to approve or disapprove
the Applicant's augmentation plan and the Applicant shall provide
the District copies of such plan and of all pleadings and other
papers filed with the water court in the adjudication thereof.
6. Contract Payment: Non-refundable, one time
administrative charge, in the amount determined by the Board of
Directors of the District from time to time, shall be submitted
with this application for consideration by the District.
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Annual payment for the water service described herein
shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the District at a
per acre-foot rate. The initial annual payment shall be made, in
full, within thirty (30) days after the date of notice to the
Applicant that the initial payment is due. Said notice will
advise the Applicant, among other things, of the water delivery
year to which the initial payment shall apply and the price which
is applicable to that year. Annual payments for each year
thereafter shall be due and payable by the Applicant on or before
each January 1. If an annual payment is not made by the due date,
written notice thereof will be sent by the District to the
Applicant at such address as may be designated by the Applicant in
writing. (If no address has been so designated in writing, then
said notice shall be sent to Applicant's address set forth herein.
Water use for any part of a water year shall require payment for
the entire water year. Nothing herein shall be construed so as to
prevent the District from adjusting the annual rate in its sole
discretion for future years only.
If payment is not made within ten (10) days after the
date of said written notice, Applicant shall at District's sole
option have no further right, title or interest under this
contract without further notice and delivery may be immediately
curtailed; and the allotment of water, as herein made, may be
transferred, leased, or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of
the Board of Directors of the District.
7. Security: As security to the District, the
foregoing covenant of annual payments in advance of water
delivery, will be fully met by annual budget and appropriation of
funds from such sources of revenues as may be legally available to
the Applicant. As additional security to the District, the
Applicant will hold harmless the District and any person,
corporation, quasi -governmental entity, or other governmental
entity, for discontinuance in service due to the failure of the.
Applicant to maintain the payments herein contemplated on a
current basis.
Applicant agrees to defray any out-of-pocket expenses
incurred by the District in connection with the allotment of water
rights hereunder, including, but not limited to, reimbursement of
legal and engineering costs incurred in connection with any water
rights and adjudication necessary to allow Applicant's use of such
allotted water rights.
8. Assignment: This agreement shall inure to the
benefit of the heirs, successors or assigns of the parties hereto,
except that no assignment shall be permitted in the event the
water right allotted hereunder is to be used for the benefit of
land which will be subdivided or otherwise held or owned in
separate ownership interests by two (2) or more users of the water
right allotted hereunder. In no event shall the owner of a
portion, but less than all, of the Applicant's property to be
served under this contract, have any rights hereunder. Any
assignment of the Applicant's rights under this contract shall be
subject to, and must comply with, such requirements as the
District may hereafter adopt regarding assignment of contract
rights and the assumption of contract obligations by assignees and
successors. Nothing herein shall prevent successors to a portion
of Applicant's property from applying to the District for
individual and separate allotment contracts.
9. Other Rules: Applicant shall be bound by the
provisions of the Water Conservancy Act of Colorado; by the rules
and regulations of the Board of Directors of the District; and all
amendments thereof and supplements thereto and by all other
applicable law.
10. Operation and Maintenance Agreement: Applicant
shall enter into an "Operation and Maintenance Agreement" with the
District under terms and conditions determined by the Board of
Directors of the District, if and when, the Board of said District
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determines in its sole discretion that such an agreement is
required. Said agreement may contain, but shall not be limited
to, provisions for additional annual monetary consideration for
extension of District delivery services and for additional
administration, operation, and maintenance costs; or for other
costs to the District which may arise through services made
available to the Applicant.
11. Change of Use: The District reserves the exclusive
right to review, reapprove or disapprove any proposed change in
use of the water allotted hereunder. Any use other than that set
forth herein or any lease or sale of the water or water rights
allotted hereunder without the prior written approval of the
District shall be deemed to be a material breach of this contract.
12. Use and Place of Use: Applicant agrees to use the
water in the manner and on the property described in the documents
submitted to the District at the time this agreement is executed
(said documents are incorporated herein by this reference
thereto), or in any operation and maintenance agreement provided
by Applicant. Any use other than as set forth thereon or any
lease or sale of the water or water rights herein, other than as
permitted in paragraph 8 above, shall be deemed to be a material
breach of this agreement.
13. Title: It is understood and agreed that nothing
herein shall be interpreted to give the Applicant any equitable or
legal fee title interest in or to any water or water rights
referred to herein.
14. Conservation: Applicant shall use commonly
accepted conservation practices with respect to the water and
water rights herein, and hereby agrees to be bound by any
conservation plan adopted hereafter by the District for use of
District owned or controlled water or water rights.
15. Restrictions: Applicant shall restrict uses as
follows (unless specific waivers are appended to this agreement).
Violation of these restrictions shall be deemed to be a material
breach of this agreement.
Use Annual Maximum Diversion
Household
Domestic (includes lawn)
Livestock (cattle)
Irrigation
1/3 acre foot
1 - 3 acre feet
1 acre foot/100 head
2 - 3 acre feet/acre
16. Well Permit: If Applicant intends to divert
through a well, then Applicant must provide to District a copy of
Applicant's valid well permit before District is obligated to
deliver any water hereunder.
17. Representations: By executing this agreement,
Applicant agrees that he is not relying on any legal or
engineering advice that he may believe he has received from the
District. Applicant further acknowledges that he has obtained all
necessary legal and engineering advice from his own sources other
than the District. Applicant further acknowledges that the
District makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances whatsoever
about the quantity or quality of water available pursuant to this
agreement. Should the District be unable to provide the water
contracted for herein, no damages may be assessed against the
District, nor may Applicant obtain a refund from the District.
18. Costs of Water Court Filing: Should the District,
in its own discretion, choose to -include Applicant's contract
herein in a water court filing for alternate point of diversion
or plan of augmentation, then Applicant hereby agrees to pay to
the District, when assessed, an additional fee representing the
District's actual and reasonable costs and fees for Applicant's
share of the proceeding.
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19. Binding Agreement: This Agreement shall not be
complete nor binding upon the District unless attached hereto is
the form entitled "Application for Purchase of Waters from the
West Divide Water Conservancy District" fully completed by
Applicant and approved by the District's engineer. Said
attachments shall by this referencethereto be incorporated into
the terms of this agreement.
20. Warning: IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
APPLICANT TO OBTAIN A VALID WELL PERMIT OR OTHER WATER RIGHT IN
ORDER TO DIVERT WATER, INCLUDING THE WATER ACQUIRED UNDER THIS
CONTRACT. IT IS THE CONTINUING DUTY OF THE APPLICANT TO MAINTAIN
THE VALIDITY OF THE WELL PERMIT OR WATER RIGHT INCLUDING FILING
FOR EXTENSIONS OF PERMITS, FILING WELL COMPLETION REPORTS, FILING
STATEMENTS OF BENEFICIAL USE, OR OTHERWISE LAWFULLY APPLYING THE
WATER TO BENEFICIAL USE ON A REGULAR BASIS WITHOUT WASTE.
APPLICANT:
APPLICANT:
)41414.40a. 214.
APPLICANT ADDRESS:
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STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on
this 104ti, day of 1-11 , 192, by ,D.NL ru.Ok., Z . 42.05e:
witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: \a a-q.Q
rn ct_actocL,
No Public
ORDER
After a hearing by the Board of Directors of the West
Divide Water Conservancy District on the above application, it is
hereby ORDERED that said application be granted and this contract
shall be and is accepted by the District.
WEST DIVIDE WATER
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
By
ATTEST:
Secretary
President
Date /S l yb
This contract includes and is subject to the terms and
conditions of the following documents which must accompany this
contract:
1. Map showing location of point of diversion (use map
provided)
2. Application and Data Form fully completed and
signed
3. Other
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LL)ncract No. 960510KR(a)
Map [D No. .217
Date Activated 5/15/96
APPLICATION AND DATA FORM TO AMEND
WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT WITH
WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
CONTRACT # 960510KR(a)
A. APPLICANT
Name
AMENDED FROM 2 A F. TO
Kenneth S. Rose
2
A.F.
Address 10286 Highwav 13, Rifle, CD 8150
Telephone Number 970 / 625 - 4454
Authorized Agent or Representative John W, Savage (970-625-1470)
B. WATER RIGHT OWNED BY APPLICANT OR BEING APPLIED FOR
Name of Right Ponderosa Spring, #1 and #2 and Rose Well
Type of Structure or Richt Spring
Location of Point of Diversion (description from decree or permit)
Township 5 South, Ranee 93 West. 6th P.M., Section 5: Sorin #1: NWSW
Spring #2: SESW
SEE ATTACHMENT
Water Court Case No. 95CW111 Well Permit No. . 046729
C. INi'ENDED USE OF LEASED WATER
Location of Area of Use (Include complete and accurate legal
description of property on which water right is to be used.
May be attached as Exhibit A)
Township 5 South, Range 93 West, 6th P.M., Section: Part of SWIzSiV Northeast of
Highway 13
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Total Acreage 8.56
Description of Use Rural residential lots (2) SEE ATTACHMENT
Total Number of Dwelling Units 2
Number of Constructed Units 1
Number of Vacant Lots 1
Potable Water System Well and Springs
Waste -Water Treatment System ISDS
Type of meter or measuring device SEE ATTACHMENT
Projected Monthly Volume of Leased Water Needed in Gallons:
Jan. 21,000 Feb. 21,000 Mar. 21,000 Apr. 21,000 May 24000
June. 21,000 July 21,000 Aug. 21,000 Sept. 21,000 Oct. 21,000
Nov. 21,000 Dec. 21,000
Annual Total. Gallons 252,000 Acre Feet 2
Maximum Instantaneous Demand 1 gpm
D. OTHER REMARKS see attached.
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WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY
DISTRICT
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ATTACHMENT TO
APPLICATION AND DATA FORM TO AMEND
WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT WITH
WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Applicant: Kenneth S. Rose
Contract No.: 960510KR(a)
June 13, 1997 (revised 7/15/97); Page 1 of 3.
B. WATER RIGHTS OWNED BY APPLICANT OR BEING APPLIED FOR:
1. Well Permit No. 046729 (formerly #185364);
LOCATION:: T.5S.,R.93W.,6th P.M.; Sec. 5: SWSW
1320 ft. from South Section line
794 ft. from West Section line.
USES: Ordinary household purposes inside two (2) single
family dwellings, the irrigation of not more than
24,000 square feet of home gardens and lawns, and the
watering of domestic animals.
PUMPING RATE: 15 gpm maximum
ANNUAL AMOUNT: two (2) acre feet (651,700 gal.)
2. Ponderosa Spring #1 and 2, 95 CW 111
Conditional Rights
LOCATION:
Ponderosa Spring #1:
T. 5 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M.
Sec. 5: NW1/4SW1/4: Approximately 1992 feet
north of the south section line and
1014 feet east of the west section
line.
Ponderosa Spring #2:
T. 5 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M.
Sec. 5: SE1/4SW1/4: Approximately 1154 feet
north of the south section line and
1785 feet east of the west section
line.
USES: Household, lawn & garden watering, irriga-
tion, fire protection, watering of livestock and domes-
tic uses on 8.6 acres, with a maximum of two resi-
dential dwellings, on land described as that portion of
the SW1/4SW1/4 of Sec. 5, T. 5 S., R. 93 W. 6th P.M.
lying northeasterly of St. Hwy. 13, also known as Lots
1 and 2, Ponderosa Subdivision.
QUANTITY: 0.1666 cfs conditional for each spring.
Applicant: Kenneth S. Rose
Contract No.: 960510KR(a)
June 13, 1997 (revised 7/15/97); Page 2 of 3.
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C. INTENDED USE OF LEASED WATER:
LOCATION OF AREA OF USE:
T. 5 S., R. 93 W., 6th P.M.
Sec. 5: A parcel of land in all that part of the
SWSW of Sec. 5 that lies North and East
of the right-of-way of Colorado Highway
13, being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at the intersection point
of the Northeasterly right-of-way of
Colorado State Highway 13 and the North
line of said SWSW; Whence the South 1/16
corner common to Secs. 5 and 6 bears
S.89°49100"W., a distance of 232.46
feet;
thence 5.57°57'35"E., along the said
right-of-way, a distance of 1,282.63
feet, to the intersection point of the
said right-of-way and the East line of
said SWSW;
thence N.00°20'53"E., along the East
line of said SWSW, a distance of 683.96
feet to the Southwest 1/16 corner of
said Sec. 5;
thence S.89°49'00"W., along the North
line of said SWSW, a distance of
1,091.41 feet to the Point of Beginning,
containing 8.56 acres, more or less.
Applicant is applying to Garfield County to subdivide
this parcel into 2 lots, which, upon recording of the
Final Plat, be known as Ponderos Subdivision Lots 1 and
2.
DESCRIPTION OF USE: Substitute supply for out of prior-
ity diversions from the above identified well and
springs for ordinary household purposes inside two (2)
single family dwellings, the irrigation of not more
than 24,000 square feet of home gardens and lawns, and
the watering of domestic animals.
WATER METERS: Lot 1:
Lot 2:
Schlamberger (Multi -jet) Serial No.
96506067
Schlamberger (Multi -jet) Serial No.
97401 431
Applicant: Kenneth S. Rose
Contract No.: 960510KR(a)
June 13, 1997 (revised 7/15/97); Page 3 of 3.
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D. OTHER REMARKS:
1. This application is to add two conditional spring
rights to the water rights to be augmented by this West Divide
Contract. The current contract covers the Rose Well, Permit No.
046729 (formerly #185364) (copy of well permit enclosed.
2. Pump tests have revealed that this well does not
produce enough water to supply the needs of the two residential
units proposed for this property. Therefore Mr. Rose has adjudi-
cated conditional water rights on two nearby springs (copy of De-
cree enclosed) and needs to amend the present West Divide Con-
tract to cover diversions from these springs.
3. This amendment does not increase the West Divide
water commitment, it only changes the structures covered.
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
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United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Colorado State Office
2850 Youngfield Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80215-7076
MAY 2 9 1997
Mr. Christopher Manera
Zancanella and Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 1908
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Dear Mr. Manera:
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JUN 2 1997 1/4
This letter is in reference to consulting work you have recently
performed for Mr. Kenneth Rose on two spring developments near
Rifle. Mr. Rose's attorney, John Savage, communicated to us that
Mr. Rose is seeking to subdivide his property and must prove an
adequate water supply before the subdivision is approved by the
county. Mr. Savage also requests that I contact you because your
firm has expressed concern that the Bureau of Land Management's
(BLM) senior water right on the springs may preclude Mr. Rose
from asserting that he has a reliable water source for the
subdivision.
BLM's sole purpose in obtaining a senior water right on the two
springs was to protect the small wetland area and surface flows
found at the spring sources. In the event of a drought period or
a fall-off in water production from the proposed spring
developments, BLM did not want a private party to be able to
claim that they should be able to collect these surface flows or
expand the spring development into the wetland area in order to
fully exercise the private water right. Therefore, BLM intends
to take its 0.007 cfs at the wetland/surface flow location. Even
though water is exceedingly difficult to measure in this
situation, BLM was forced to make some sort of estimate in order
to secure its water right. Accordingly, BLM has no intention of
ever placing a call for the water emerging from Mr. Rose's spring
developments.
BLM's realty staff has very recently reviewed Mr. Rose's spring
developments, and we are very pleased with the results. Mr. Rose
has constructed the spring developments downslope from the
wetland/surface flow area, and he has installed small ponds that
are designed to provide water for wildlife. Surface flows
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associated with natural springs are variable, so Mr. Rose's
development will actually increase the reliability of water for
wildlife while not impairing wetland values. Since the
reliability of water for wildlife has been improved, BLM has no
motivation to exercise a call against Mr. Rose's water right.
If you have any further questions about BLM's intentions in the
exercise of its water right, please contact me at 303/239-3940.
cc:
John Savage
P.O. Box 196
Rifle, CO 81650
Sincerely,
es8rvviAg;D
Roy . Smith
Water Rights and Instream
Flow Coordinator
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ANALYTICAL REPORT
Kenneth Rose
1086 Highway 1.3
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-4454
4825 water
Laboratory No. — Sample
6/24/97 8/1/97
Date Received Bate Reported
Sample
Nitrate(N)
4225
Rose Residence
Garfield County, 6/23/97 5:30AM Raw,
Source: Ponderosa Spring #2,
sample pt: Spring
0.35 mg/1
NOTE: Public drinking water has a limit of 10.0 mg/1 nitrate_
Lower detection limit for Nitrate is 0.01 mg/i.
Method from "Annual Book of ASTM Standards," D3867 -90B; analyzed
7/9/97, by M. Bauer_
Director_ D. Bauer
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TNTC - Too Numerous To Count! The test plate contained more than 200 bacterial colonies other than coliform. Calif orm
bacterial growth may have been inhibited. The water supply should be treated and retested.
TNTC - Too Numerous To Count with coliform present: Same as above, but with coliform bacteria present. The presence of other
bacteria prevents an accurate coliform count. Water supply should be treated and retested.
Confluent Growth: The test plate was covered with bacterial growth. Coliform bacteria growth may have been inhibited. The
water supply should he treated and retested.
Confluent Growth with Coliform Prose:it: Same as above but with coliform bacteria present. The presence of other bacteria
prevents an accurate coliform count. Water supply should be treated and retested.
Outdated Sample: Sample too old when received. Please resample.
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SOPRIS ENGINEERING • LLC
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CIVIL CONSULTANTS
Kenneth S. Rose
10286 Highway 13
Rifle, CO 81650
November 11, 1996
RE: Ponderosa Subdivision, Sopris Engineering Project No. 96014.01
Dear Mr. Rose:
A percolation test was done on-site at the location of the proposed septic field. The test was performed per
Garfield County standards as required to determine the soil percolation rate. A profile hole of
approximately eight feet in depth was dug and six inches to one foot of topsoil was encountered. The
remaining soil was uniform in type and gradation. The test was performed on July 25, 1996 and the
percolation rate was determined to be one inch in 35 minutes for hole #1, one inch in 27 minutes for hole
#2 and 46 minutes for hole #3. The average is 37 minutes for one inch of percolation. The percolation
rate was very uniform for the three holes and falls close to the middle of the required rate for a standard
septic system.
A standard septic system will be adequate for the on-site soils as long as the septic system is sized for the
home.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Sopris Engineering, LLC
teti
Yancy Nichol, P.E.
Project Engineer
1101 VILLAGE ROAD, SUITE UL -3B • CATMONQaLE, CO 81623 • 970-704-0311 • FAX: 970-704-0313
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
PRELIMINARY GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE HORSE MOUNTAIN
QUADRANGLE, GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
By
GEORGE M. FAIRER1, MORRIS W. GREEN1, AND RALPH R. SHROBA1
Open -File Report 93-699
This map is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S.
Geological Survey editorial standards or with the North American
Stratigraphic Code. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for
descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S.
Government
1 Denver, Colorado
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.;pography from aerial photographs by multiplex methods
enal photographs taken 19.3 Field cher=. 1952
1lvconic projection. 1927 North American Datum
),000 -foot grid based on Colorado coordinate system,
. ntral zone
ashed land lines indicate approximate locations
' mines are inactive unless otherwise "indicated
0 eter Universal Transverse Mercator grid ticks.
shown in blue
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1'48'
32 MILS
121.2'
222MILS
UTM GRID AND 1987 MAGNETIC NORTH
DECLINATION AT CENTER OF SHEET
50 /57
RIFLE 11-701 7 MI.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS 34 MI.
1000 0 322
NATIONAL.
PRELIMINARY GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE HORSE MO
by George M. Fairer, Morris
Preliminary Geologic Map of the Horse Mountain Quadrangle, Garfield County,
Colorado
By George M. Fairer, Morris W. Green, and Ralph R. Shroba
CORRELATION OF MAP UNITS
Alluvial
and
Alluvial colluvial
deposits deposits
Colluvial Eolian
deposits deposits
Man-
made
deposits
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Km
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— QUATERNARY
- Pleistocene— QUATERNARY
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Paleocene
Upper
{Cretaceous
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— CRETACEOUS
--Lower
Cretaceous —
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IPe
IPb
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— Upper
Jurassic
Upper
— JURASSIC
— Triassic — TRIASSIC
—
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--Triassic?--
- -and Perm. — PERMIAN
Middle
— Penn.
— Lower
- Penn.
— PENN-
SYLVANIAN
MISS -
Upper Dev., — ISSIPPIAN
—Lower- Ord.,— -DEVONIAN,
- and ORD. and,
Upper Cama.— -CAMBRIAN
-Upper — CAMBRIAN
Cambrian —
MIDDLE AND
EARLY OR
EARLY
PROTEROZOIC
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DESCRIPTION OF MAP UNITS
[Surficial deposits shown on the map are estimated to be at
least 3 ft thick. Fractional map symbols (for example,
Qlo/Qp) are used where loess mantles older surficial
deposits and the underlying deposits have been identified.
Thin, discontinuous colluvial deposits, residual material on
bedrock, and some of the artificial fills were not mapped.
Divisions of Pleistocene time correspond to those of
Richmond and Fullerton (1986). Age assignments for
surficial deposits are based chiefly on the degree of
modification of original surface morphology, height above
stream level, and degree of soil development. Soil -horizon
designations are those of the Soil Survey Staff (1975) and
Guthrie and Whitty (1982). Most of the surficial deposits
are calcareous and contain different amounts of primary and
secondary calcium carbonate; stages of secondary calcium
carbonate morphology are those of Gile and others (1966).
Grain sizes given for surficial deposits are based on visual
estimates and follow the modified Wentworth grade scale
(American Geological Institute, 1982). In descriptions of
surficial map units, the term clasts refers to the fraction
greater than 0.08 in. (2 mm) in diameter, whereas the term
matrix refers to the finer material. Dry matrix colors of
the surficial deposits were determined by comparison with
Munsell Soil Color Charts (Munsell Color, 1973). The colors
of the surficial deposits correspond to those of the
sediments and (or) bedrock from which they were derived.
Surficial deposits derived from non -red sediments and
bedrock are commonly light brownish gray (2.5Y 6/2), pale
yellow (2.5Y 7/4), light gray (10YR 7/2), very pale brown
(10YR 7/3, 8/3, 7/4, and 8/4), pale brown (10YR 6/3), light
'yellowish brown (10YR 6/4), light brown (7.5YR 6/4), and
pink (7.5YR 7/4). Those derived from red sediments and
bedrock are commonly light reddish brown (5YR 6/4 and 2.5YR
6/4), reddish brown (5YR 5/4 and 2.5YR 5/4), reddish yellow
(5YR 6/6), light red (2.5YR 6/6), and red (2.5YR 5/6).]
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MANMADE DEPOSITS -Earth and rock fragments in the dam at
Rifle Gap Reservoir near the southeastern corner of the
quadrangle
of Artificial fill --Compacted fill material composed
mostly of silt-, sand-, and granule- to boulder -
sized material. The unit locally includes small
areas of young fan alluvium (Qfy) and colluvium
(Qc). Thickness about 120 ft
ALLUVIAL DEPOSITS -Silt, sand, and gravel in alluvial fans on
valley bottoms, in pediment deposits on gently sloping
surfaces cut on bedrock, and in stream gravels on hillsides
and hilltops along West Rifle Creek
Qfy Younger fan alluvium (Holocene and latest
Pleistocene) --Mostly poorly sorted, clast- and
matrix -supported, slightly bouldery, pebble- and
cobble -gravel in a silty sand matrix, and locally
pebbly and cobbly silty sand that contains thin
(5-25 in.) lenses of sand, pebble gravel, and
cobbly pebble gravel. Deposits derived from the
Mancos Shale (Km) commonly have a clayey silt
matrix that is sticky when it is wet and has
prominent shrinkage cracks when dry. Some of
these deposits may contain expansive clays and
have high shrink -swell potential. The unit
locally contains boulders as long as 6 ft; some of
the larger boulders were probably deposited by
debris flows. Nonbedded to poorly bedded; beds
are commonly less than 3 ft thick. Clasts are
commonly angular to subangular sandstone. The
unit is undissected and was deposited chiefly by
small intermittent streams graded to the valley
bottoms of modern streams. Locally includes
valley -fill deposits of intermittent streams,
debris -flow deposits, and minor sheetwash deposits
(Qsw) and colluvium (Qc). Exposed thickness 3-
10 ft; maximum thickness possibly about 100 ft
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QTg High-level gravelly alluvium (early Pleistocene or
late Pliocene)-- Valley -fill or pediment(?)
deposits that underlie a gently sloping surface
about 750 ft above Butler Creek, in the
northeastern corner of the quadrangle. The unit
is poorly exposed, but it appears to consist of
beds and lenses of poorly sorted, clast-supported,
slightly bouldery, cobble- and pebble -gravel,
sandy pebble gravel, and pebbly sand. The clasts
are mostly angular to subrounded limestone along
with minor amounts of chert and sandstone and rare
quartzite. Some of the sandstone clasts are as
long as 4 ft. The unit is mantled by a thin
(probably less than 5 ft) layer of pebbly silty
sand, which is probably loess (Qlo) that has been
mixed with the underlying alluvium. Thickness
possibly about 40 ft
ALLUVIAL AND COLLUVIAL DEPOSITS --Clay, silt, sand, and minor
gravel in valley bottoms and sheets of pebbly, silty sand
that locally mantle valley bottoms and the adjacent valley
sides
Qac Undivided alluvium and colluvium (Holocene and late
Pleistocene) --Chiefly undifferentiated alluvial
flood -plain and stream -channel deposits and young
fan alluvium (Qfy), and colluvial debris -flow (Qc)
and sheetwash (Qsw) deposits that grade laterally
into each other. The alluvial deposits typically
consists of interbedded clay, sandy silty clay,
sandy clayey silt, silty sand, and lenses of
pebbly sand, sandy pebble gravel, and pebble- and
cobble -gravel in a sand matrix. Sheetwash
deposits are typically pebbly silty sand.
Alluvial and colluvial deposits derived from
Mancos Shale (Km) commonly contain more silt and
clay than those derived from the other bedrock
units. Some of the alluvial deposits derived from
the Mancos contains numerous thin, buried, soil A
horizons in the upper half of the unit and may
contain expansive clays and have high shrink -swell
potential. These deposits are prone to gullying
and piping. Alluvial deposits form flood plains,
low terraces, and small alluvial fans along the
perennial streams and some of the larger
intermittent streams. Sheetwash deposits locally
mantle the valley bottoms and the adjacent valley
sides. Exposed thickness of the alluvium 3-35 ft;.
maximum thickness probably about 50 ft. Exposed
thickness of the colluvium 3-5 ft; maximum
thickness probably about 15 ft
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Qls Landslide deposits (Holocene and late Pleistocene) --
Chiefly unsorted and unstratified rock debris
characterized by hummocky topography. Many of the
landslides were complex (Varnes, 1978) and
commonly formed on unstable slopes that are
underlain by the Belden Formation (IPb), Maroon
Formation (PIPm), Chinle Formation and State
Bridge Formations, undivided (TRcs), Morrison
Formation (Jm), Dakota Sandstone (Kd), Mancos
Shale (Km), and Mesaverde Group rocks, undivided
(Kmv). The younger landslide deposits are
commonly bounded upslope by crescentic headwall
scarps and downslope by lobate toes. The unit
includes debris -slide, rock -slide, debris -slump,
slump -earth -flow, earth -flow, and debris -flow
deposits (Varnes, 1978). The sizes and
lithologies of the clasts and the grain -size
distributions of the matrices of these deposits
reflect those of the bedrock units and surficial
deposits that were displaced by sliding. Deposits
derived from the Mancos and shale in the Morrison
and Mesaverde may contain expansive clays and have
high shrink -swell potential. The unit locally
includes sheetwash (Qsw), creep, and debris -flow
(colluvium, Qc) deposits. Exposed thickness
3-15 ft; maximum thickness possibly 300 ft. Some
of the fault -bounded blocks of Leadville Limestone
(M1) in the northeastern part of the quadrangle
were displaced in part by gravity sliding into the
deeply incised valley of Middle Rifle Creek
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CONVERSION FACTORS
Multiply
By To obtain
inches (in.)
feet (ft)
miles (mi)
2.540
0.3048
1.609
centimeters (cm)
meters (m)
kilometers (km)
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CONTACT --Dashed where approximately
located; dotted where concealed.
NORMAL FAULT --Dashed where
approximately located; dotted where
concealed. Bar and ball on downthrown
side
SCISSOR FAULT --Dashed where
approximately located; dotted where
concealed. Bar and ball on downthrown
side. Angle of bar and ball indicates
direction of increased throw
STRIKE AND DIP OF BEDS
MONOCLINE--Showing upper and lower
fold axes. Arrows indicate direction
of dip. Longer arrow indicates flatter
dip. Dotted where concealed.
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Whitney, J.W., and Andrews, E.D., 1983, Past and present
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Colorado School of Mines Press, p. 566-577.
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