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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REOUEST: An exemption from the definition of
subdivision.
APPLICANT: Sonia Simon
LOCATION: A tract of land located in portions of Section
36, TSS, R92W of the 6th P.M.,
approximately two (2) miles north of the town
of Silt, at the southwest corner of the
intersection of County Roads 250 and 261.
SITE DATA: 40 Acres
WATER: Well
SEWER: ISDS
ACCESS: CR 250 & 261
EXISTING/ADJACENT ZONING: A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The site for the exempted lots is located in the Rural Areas District as designated by the 1994
Garfield County Comprehensive Plan's Management Districts. This District is characterized
by lands constrained by a lack of municipal water and sewer service, and by areas of localized
environmental constraints.
H. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The site is located approximately two (2) miles north of Silt, on Silt
mesa. All lots are predominately hillside and pasture. (See location map pg. /0
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B. Project Description: The parent tract of land to be subdivided consists of 40 acres,
and the proposal calls for creating a total of four (4) parcels of 3.23, 3.23, 3.23 and
30.31 acres. (See proposed map pg. 11 ) All parcels will use an existing well with
a well sharing agreement and utilize individual sewage disposal systems. Access will
be directly off of CR 250 for the smaller parcels and the larger parcel will access via
CR 261.
M. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Subdivision Regulations. Section 8.52 of the Garfield County Subdivision
Regulations states that "No more than a total of four (4) lots, parcels, interests or
dwelling units will be created from any parcel, as that parcel was described in the
records of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's Office on January 1, 1973, and
is not a part of a recorded subdivision; however, any parcel to be divided by
exemption that is split by a public right-of-way (State or Federal highway, County
road or railroad) or natural feature, preventing joint use of the proposed tracts, and
the division occurs along the public right-of-way or natural feature, such parcels
thereby created may, in the discretion of the Board, not be considered to have been
created by exemption with regard to the four (4) lot, parcel, interest or dwelling unit
limitation otherwise applicable;"
The applicant's family has owned the property prior to 1963 with Ms. Simon acting
as personal representative for the Fred I. Simon estate since 1998. The property has
never been divided by exemption and therefore the application qualifies for the
requested exemption.
B. Zoning: The proposal meets the criteria of a two (2) acre minimum lot size as
required by the A/R/RD zone district.
C. Legal Access: Legal access will be provided by CR 250 for the smaller parcels and
the larger parcel will access via CR 261.
D. Water and Sewer: The applicant is proposing the use of an existing well located on
the north west corner of the original 40 acre parcel. There are some concerns
regarding the expansion of the current usage, as the expansion may be subject to a
Cameo call. The call can be augmented by releases from the Ruedi Reservoir under
a water service contract from the West Divide Water Conservancy District. (See
engineers report Pg. a D) Prior to the approval of an exemption plat, the applicant
will need to demonstrate that the well can meet the following criteria:
1) That a seventy-two (72) hour pump test be performed on the well
to be used, during the month of November;
2) The results of the seventy-two (72) hour pump test indicating the
pumping rate in gallons per minute and information showing
drawdown and recharge;
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3) A written opinion of the person conducting the well test that this
well should be adequate to supply water to the number of proposed
lots;
4) An assumption of an average or no less than 3.5 people per
dwelling unit, using 100 gallons of water per person, per day.
E. Sewer: All lots will utilize individual sewage disposal all have adequate area for an
ISDS.
F. State and Local Health Standards. No State or Local health standards are applicable
to the application, with the exception of Colorado Department of Health ISDS
setback standards, which should be verified by an engineer, as indicated by a plat note.
Drainage: The. parcels to be created by exemption, in their natural state, may be
subject to drainage or flooding problems. Any hazards which may occur on each
individual lot may be subject to mitigation by future property owners.
H. Fire Protection: The applicant has not included a letter from a Fire Protection
District. It is believed that the property is located within the Burning Mountain Rural
Fire Protection District. Any approval of the proposed exemption will require
serviceability to this effect, or a plat note to the effect that no such service exists.
Easements. Any required easements (drainage, access, utilities, etc.) will be required
to be shown on the exemption plat.
School Impact Fees The applicant will be required to pay the $200.00 school site
acquisition fee for the newly created lot, prior to the approval of the final plat.
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before
the Board of County Commissioners.
2. That the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and
complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all
interested parties were heard at that meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed exemption is in the best
interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of
the citizens of Garfield County.
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V. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL, with the following conditions of approval:
1. That all representations of the applicant, either within the application or stated at the
meeting before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions
of approval.
2. A Final Exemption Plat shall be submitted, indicating the legal description of the
property, dimension and area of the proposed lot(s), 25 ft. wide access to a public
right-of-way, and any proposed easement(s) for setback(s), drainage, irrigation,
access or utilities. Access to Lot 1, as proposed, shall be via CR 250, with the 25 ft.
wide access easement being located outside of the clear sight triangle as is created by
the intersection of CR 250 and CR 261.
3. That the applicant shall have 120 days to present a plat to the Commissioners for
signature from the date of approval of the exemption.
4. That the applicant shall submit $200.00 in School Site Acquisition Fees for the
creation of the exemption parcel.
5. That the following plat notes shall appear on the Final Exemption Plat:
"Control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the property owner."
"One (1) dog will be allowed for each residential unit within a subdivision and the
dog shall be required to be confined within the owners property boundaries."
"No open hearth solid -fuel fireplaces will be allowed anywhere within an
exemption. One (1) new solid -fuel burning stove as defied by C.R.S. 25-7-401,
et. seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, will be allowed in any
dwelling unit. All dwelling units will be allowed an unrestricted number of natural
gas burning stoves and appliances".
"All exterior lighting be the minimum amount necessary and that all exterior
lighting be directed inward, towards the interior of the subdivision, except that
provisions may be made to allow for safety lighting that goes beyond the property
boundaries".
" If, in the future event that the properties described on this exemption plat, have
the reasonable ability to connect with any municipal or centralized water and/or
sewer system, the subject property owners shall be required to connect to said
service and remove any existing well head(s) and individual sewage disposal
systems(s) which may be located on said property, within one year of the effective
date of service availability."
6. Prior to the approval of an exemption plat, the applicant will demonstrate that the well
will meet the following:
1) That a seventy-two (72) hour pump test be performed on the well
to be used, during the month of November;
2) The results of the seventy-two (72) hour pump test indicating the
pumping rate in gallons per minute and information showing draw
down and recharge;
3) A written opinion of the person conducting the well test that this
well should be adequate to supply water to the number of proposed
lots;
4) An assumption of an average or no less than 3.5 people per
dwelling unit, using 100 gallons of water per person, per day.
7. The applicant shall provide a letter of service from the applicable Fire Service
District, or a plat note to the effect that no such service exists.
8. The applicant shall provide a well sharing agreement, or other water service
provisions which has the ability to provide a level of water delivery service if the
seventy-two (72) hour pump test indicates inability to provide amounts previously
defined in these conditions.
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PETITION FOR EXEMPTION
Pursuant to C.R.S. (1973) Section 30-28-101 (10) (a) - (d) as amended, and the Subdivision
Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado, adopted April 23, 1984, the
undersigned Sonia L . Simon respectfully petitions the Board of County
Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, to exempt by Resolution the division of
a 40 acre tract of land into 4 tracts of
approximately 3 (3 3. 2 3 ac.. S 1 0 30. 31 eWres each, more or less, from the definitions
of "subdivision" and "subdivided land" as the terms are used and defined in C.R.S. (1973) Section 30-
28-101 (10) (a) - (d) and the Garfield County Subdivision Regulations for the reasons stated below:
To develop thnee bui.edinq
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
An application which satisfied the review criteria must be submitted with all the following
information:
A. Sketch map at a minimum scale of 1"=200' showing the legal description of the
property, dimension and area of all lots or separate interests to be created, access to
a public right-of-way, and any proposed easements for drainage, irrigation, access or
utilities; and
B. Vicinity map at a minimum scale of 1 "=2000' showing the general topographic and
geographic relation of the proposed exemption to the surrounding area within two (2)
miles, for which a copy of U. S. G. S. quadrangle map may be used; and
C. Copy of the deed showing ownership by the applicant, or a letter from the property
owner(s) if other than the applicant; and
D. Names and addresses of owners of record of land immediately adjoining and within
200 feet of the proposed exemption, mineral owners and lessees of minerals owners
of record of the property to be exempted, and tenants of any structure proposed for
conversion; and
E. Evidence of the soil types and characteristics of each type; and
F Proof of legal and adequate source of domestic water for each lot created, method of
sewage disposal, and letter of approval of fire protection plan from appropriate fire
district; and
G. If connection to a community or municipal water or sewer system is proposed, a letter
from the governing body stating a willingness to serve; and
H. Narrative explaining why exemption is being requested; and
It shall be demonstrated that the parcel existed as described on January 1, 1973 or the
parcel as it exists presently is one of not more than three parcels created from a larger
parcel as it existed on January 1, 1973.
A $300.00 fee must be submitted with the application.
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The Board of County Commissioners has the discretionary power to exempt a division of land from
the definition of subdivision and thereby from the procedure in these Regulations, provided the Board
determines that such exemption will not impair or defeat the stated purpose of the Subdivision
Regulations nor be detrimental to the general public welfare. The Board shall make exemption
decisions in accordance with the requirements of these regulations. Following a review of the
individual facts of each application in light of the requirements of these Regulations, the Board may
approve, conditionally approve or deny an exemption. An application for exemption must satisfy, at
a minimum, all of the review criteria listed below. Compliance with the review criteria, however,
does not ensure exemption. The Board also may consider additional factors listed in Section 8:60
of the Subdivision Regulations.
A. No more than a total of four (4) lots, parcels, interests or dwelling units will be created
from any parcel, as that parcel was described in the records of the Garfield County Clerk
and Recorder's Office on January 1, 1973. In order to qualify for exemption, the parcel as
it existed on January 1, 1973, must have been 35 acres or greater in size at that time and
not a part of a recorded subdivision; however, any parcel to be divided by exemption that
is split by a public right-of-way (State or Federal highway, County road or railroad),
preventing joint use of the proposed tracts, and the division occurs along the public right-of-
way, such parcels thereby created may, at the discretion of the Board, not be considered to
have been created by exemption with regard to the four (4) lot, parcel, interest or dwelling
unit limitation otherwise applicable. For the purposes of definition, all tracts of land 35 acres
or greater in size, created after January 1, 1973 will count as parcels of land created by
exemption since January 1, 1973.
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B. All Garfield County zoning requirements will be met; and
C. All lots created will have legal access to a public right-of-way and any necessary access
easements have been obtained or are in the process of being obtained; and
D. Provision has been made for an adequate source of water in terms of both the legal and
physical quality, quantity and dependability, and a suitable type of sewage disposal to
serve each proposed lot. Proof of a legal supply shall be an approved substitute water
supply plan contract; augmentation plan; an approved well permit; legally adjudicated
domestic water source or a contract for a permanent legal supply of domestic water to be
hauled from an outside site for a cistern. Proof of the physical supply from a well for the
public meeting, may be documentation from the Division of Water Resources that
demonstrates that there are wells with 1/4 mile of the site producing at least five (5)
gallons/minute. Prior to the signing of a plat, all physical water supplies using a well shall
demonstrate the following:
1) That a four (4) hour pump test be performed on the well to be used;
2) A well completion report demonstrating the depth of the well, the
characteristics of the aquifer and the static water level;
3) The results of the four (4) hour pump test indicating the pumping rate in
gallons per minute and information showing drawdown and recharge;
4) A written opinion of the person conducting the well test that this well
should be adequate to supply water to the number of proposed lots;
5) An assumption of an average or no less than 3.5 people per dwelling unit,
using 100 gallons of water per person, per day;
6) If the well is to be shared, a legal, well sharing agreement which discusses
all easements and costs associated with the operation and maintenance of
the system and who will be responsible for paying these costs and how
assessments will be made for these costs.
7) The water quality be tested by an approved testing laboratory and meet
State guidelines concerning bacteria and nitrates.
For water supplies based on the use of cistern, the tank shall be a minimum of
1000 gallons.
E. Method of sewage disposal, and a letter of approval of the fire protection plan from the
appropriate fire district; and
F. All state and local environmental health and safety requirements have been met or are in
the process of being met; and
G. Provision has been made for any required road or storm drainage improvements; and
H. Fire protection has been approved by the appropriate fire district; and
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I. Any necessary drainage, irrigation or utility easements have been obtained or are in the
process of being obtained; and
J. School fees, taxes and special assessments have been paid.
(The school impact fee is $200.00 for each lot created)
PROCEDURES
A. A request for exemption shall be submitted to the Board on forms provided by the
Garfield County Planning Department. Two (2) copies of the application, maps and
supplemental information shall be submitted.
B The Planning Department shall review the exemption request for completeness within
eight (8) days of submittal. If incomplete, the application shall be withdrawn from
consideration and the -applicant notified of the additional information needed. If the
application is complete, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the time and place of
the Board of County Commissioners meeting at which the request shall be considered. In
either case, notification shall occur within fifteen (15) days of submittal.
C. Notice of the public meeting shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to
owners of record of land immediately adjoining and within 200 feet of the proposed
exemption, to mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners of record of the land proposed
for exemption, and to tenants of any structure proposed for conversion. The exemption site
shall be posted clearly and conspicuously visible from a public right-of-way with notice signs
provided by the Planning Department. All notices shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) and not
more than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting. The applicant shall be responsible for mailing
the notices and shall present proof of mailing at the meeting.
D. At or within fifteen (15) days of the meeting, the Board shall approve, conditionally
approve or deny the exemption request. The reasons for denial or any conditions of
approval shall be set forth in the minutes of the meeting or in a written resolution. An
applicant denied exemption shall follow the subdivision procedures in these regulations.
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Car/ M. Kunstadter &
Connie L. Kunstadter
588 County Rood 250
Silt, CO 81652
c/o Sonia L. Simon
P. 0. Box 4993
Burlingame, CA 94017
Joyce E. Walker
769 County Rood 250
Silt, CO 81652
Ronnie L. & Cynthia M. Mitt/eider
P. 0. Box 821
Silt, CO 81652
Simon Estate
c/o Sonia L. Simon
P. 0. Box 4993
Burlingame, CA 94011
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County Road 250
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Dashed Line is the boundary of the
Simons Estate 40 acre parcel.
(1.)
Legal Desnption:
NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of
Section 36, Township 5S,
Range 92W of the 6th P.M.
4c.,
Simon Estate
c/o Sonia L. Simon
P. 0. Box 4993
Burlingame, CA 94011
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440
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All lots will be served by a
common well and by individual
sewage disposal systems.
Simon Estate
c/o Sonia L. Simon
P. 0. Box 4993
Burlingame, CA 94011
Kelly Roe McKee &
Robert Scott Gordon
P. 0. Box 663
Rif/e, CO 81650
County Road 261
Fenno Ranch Partnership
634 County Road 228
Silt, CO 81652
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Ci 1ITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANC
SCHEDULE A
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FILE NO. 9706053
1. Effective Date: 16TH day of JULY 1998, 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:
SONIA L. SIMON AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF
FRED I. SIMON, DECEASED
4. The land referred to in this Commitment is situated in the County of Garfield,
State of Colorado, and described as follows:
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.
SECTION 36: NE1/4NW1/4, NE1/4NE1/4, W1/2NE1/4, W1/28E1/4NE1/4
EXCEPT THE NORTH 15 FEET OF NE1/4NE1/4 CONVEYED TO THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN DEED RECORDED JANUARY 7, 1898 IN
BOOK 20 AT PAGE 570.
TITLE CHARGES
OWNER'S POLICY $TBD
COUNTERSIGNED(DW,- 1(E17:
Authorized Officer or Agent
Valid Only if Schedule B and Cover Are Attached dk
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Rifle, Colorado 81650
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FILE NO. 9706053
SCHEDULE B - SECTION I
The following are the requirements to be complied with:
1. Instrument creating the estate or interest to be insured must be
executed and filed for record, to wit:
a. Warranty deed from Sonia L. Simon as personal representative
of the Estate of Fred I. Simon, deceased vesting fee simple
title in a purchaser to be determined.
2. Pay the full consideration to, or for the account of, the Grantors or
Mortgagors.
3. Pay all taxes, charges, assessments, levied and assessed against subject
premises, which are due and payable.
4. Satisfactory evidence should be had that improvements and/or repairs
alterations thereto aro completed; that contractor, sub -contractor, Labor and
materialmen are all paid; and have release of record all liens or notice of
intent to perfect a lien for labor or material.
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American Land Title Association Commitment
Schedule B - Section 1 - Form 1004-5
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FILE NO. 9706053
SCHEDULE B -SECTION 2
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Schedule 8 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 tines, 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, tabor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished, imposed by taw
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 the proprietor of a vein or lode to extract and remove his
ore therefrom, should the same be found to penetrate or intersect the
premises hereby granted, and a right of way for ditches or canals as
constructed by the authority of the United States, as reserved in
United States Patent recorded February 2, 1892 in Book 12 at Page
104. (SW1/48E1/4, SE1/4SW1/4 SECTION 25 AND NW1/4NE1/4, NE1/4NW1/4
SECTION 36) and in Patent recorded February 28, 1894 in Book 12 at
Page 299 (E1/2NE1/4, SW1/4NE1/4 SECTION 36).
9. Reservation of ditch rights of way necessary for the irrigation of
land lying to the South as described in deed recorded February 25,
1910 in Book 79 at Page 407.
continued on page 2
NOTE: EXCEPTION(S) 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 8 - section I, 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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FILE NO. 9706053
SCHEDULE B - SECTION 2
CONTINUED
10. Right of way for a pipeline for domestic and irrigation water as
described in deed recorded August 26, 1916 in Book 86 at Page 482.
11. Rights of way as shown on the plat of Peach Valley Orchard recorded
February 25, 1909 as Reception No. 36474. NOTE: By resolution
recorded March 5, 1957 in Book 298 at Page 72 the roads shown on
said plat were vacated with the exception of the existing County
Road along the East side of Blocks 21 and 22, along the East side of
Blocks 4 and 5, along the North side of Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the
West line of Blocks 1, 8, 9 and 17.
12. Right of way for County Road No.'s 261, 250, and 237 as in place and
in use.
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Owners within 200 feet of the Simon Estate Property
(NE' of the NE' of Section 36 — the 40 acres being divided)
McKee, Kelly Rae & Robert Scott Gordon
P.O. Box 663, Rifle, CO 81650
Walker, Joyce E.
769 County Road 250, Silt, CO 81652
Walker, Warren S.
769 County Road 250, Silt, CO 81652
Kunstadter, Karl M. & Connie L.
588 County Road 250, Silt, CO 81652
Fenno Ranch Partnership
634 County Road 228, Silt, CO 81652
Mittleider, Ronnie L. & Cynthia M
P.O. Box 821, Silt, CO 81652
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR
WATER DIVISION NO. 5
STATE OF COLORADO
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APPLICATION FOR
WATER RIGHTS OF
FRED I. SIMON
IN THE COLORADO
RIVER OR ITS TRIBUTARIES
TRIBUTARY INVOLVED:
CASE NO. W- 1452
IN GARFIELD COUNTY
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And the Referee having made the investigations required
by Article 21 of Chapter 148, C.R.S. 1963, as amended does hereby
make the following ruling, to wit:
This application was referred to the Water Referee of
Water Division No. 5 on the 13th day of July , 197
Fred 1. Simon
1620 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, Colorado
2. The name of the structure is Simon Well.
3. The Legal description of the structure is: The well is located
in the NEkNEkNEk of Section 36, T. 5 S., R. 92 W. of the.
6th P.M. at a point 397 feet West and 147.5 feet South of
the Northeast Corner of said Section 36.
4. The depth of the well is 20.5 feet.
5. The date of initiation of appropriation is Spring, 1910.
6. The amount of water claimed is 0.'11 cubic foot .per Second
of time.
domestic and irrigation.
1. Name of Applicant
Address
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8. The State Engineer's number is
9. The Priority date is May 31, 1910.
10. The date of the application was July 3, 1972.
It is the ruling of the Referee that the statements in the
application are true and that the above described water right is °
approved and granted the indicated priority; subject, however, to
all earlier priority rights of others.
It is accordingly ordered that this ruling shall become
effective upon filing with the Water Clerk, subject to Judicial review
as provided by law.
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818 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman St, Denver, Colorado 80203
(303 866-3581
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REGISTRATION OF DECREED EXJSf1NG WELL
PURSUANT TO C.R.S.37-92-304(8)
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WELL OWNER
NAME(S) : FRED I SIMON ESTATE, SONIA SIMON
Mailing Address: BOX 4993
City, St. Zip : BURUNGAME CA 94011-4993
Phone: (415) 697-9540
2.
WELL LOCATION: COUNTY: GARFIELD OWNER'S
WELL NUMBER: SIMON WELL
(State) (Zip) .
line.
(Address) (City)
NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 36 Twp. 5 SOUTH, Rng. 92 WEST, 6th P.M.
Located at 147.5 feet from North Section Line, 397 feet from East Section
3.
The well has historically been used for the following purpose(s): Domestic and Irrigation.
4.
Water from the well was first used beneficially by the original owner for the above described purpose(s)
on 1910.
5.
The total depth of this well is 20.5 feet.
6.
The pumping rate is 0.11 cfs, 49 gallons per minute.
7.
The average annual amount of water diverted is not reported acre feet.
6.
The land area irrigated from this well is: not reported acres described as: .
(Legal Description) .
or as Subdivision Lot(s) Block Filing/Unit .
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DETERMINATIONS
THE
OWNER,ADDRESS
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 37-92-304(8),
ENTERED INTO HIS RECORDS, UNDER THE ABOVE ASSIGNED
MADE BY THE DIVISION 5 WATER COURT IN CASE
REGISTRATION FOR THIS WELL HAS BEEN AMENDED
ANO LOCATION INFORMATION.
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CRS, THE STATE ENGINEER
WELL PERMIT NUMBER, THE
NO. W-1452 FOR WELL NO.
TO REFLECT CURRENT
N O V 0 Lt 1997
a
State Engineer By Date
Court Case No. W-1452 Div. 5 Co, 23 WD 39 Basin MD Use 113
-1 r Uti SON I A 650 697 9540
U TEC SYSTEMS INC
Au9$-97 11:11A AQ
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1 970 984 0312 P_01
AQUA TEC SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 488
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. 81602
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: SONJA SIMON, 41S -897-S540
WELL LOCATION:SIMON WELL, COUNTY ROAD 250. SILT IMSA
THE WELL WAS TESTED AT A BUMPING RATE OF 30 GALLONS PER MINUTE
FOR 4 HOURS.
DATE OF TEST 04413L$7
APPROXIMATE STATIC LEVEL B' 11" FEET •
APPROXIMATE DEPTH 21 FEET
APPROXIMATE PUMPING SETTING _.24_ FEET
DRAW DOWN 15 ':' FEET
RECOVERY , 4" A 1 " FEET AFTER ..5.. HOURS
THE TEST DATA OBTAINED IS REPRESENTATIVE OF ONLY CONDITIONS
OBSERVED ON THAT DATE AND DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR POSSIBLE SEASONAL
VARIATION IN THE AQUIFER NOR LONGER PUMPING DURATIONS.
e..„„dit SUBMITTED,
TOM
STATE LICENSE 01106
P. 4
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Mr. David Hicks
Prince Creek Construction
1051 Prince Creek Rd
Carbondale CO 81623
RE: Simon Well
Dear Dave:
August 17, 1998
We have reviewed the pertinent information regarding the Simon well, including the decree
(Case No. W-1452), the well permit (049153-F), and the pump test data from Aqua Tec
Systems, Inc.. The purpose of our review was to offer an opinion as to the adequacy of the
physical and legal supply for a proposed 4 homes.
The well is located on a 180 acre parcel in the NE1/4, Section 36, T5S, R92W, 6`h P.M. in
Garfield County. It was decreed with an adjudication date of July 13, 1972, and an
appropriation date of May 31, 1910. The amount is 0.11 cfs (49 g.p.m.) for domestic and
irrigation use. The decree is consistent with the proposed uses.
The well permit is for 49 g.p.m. domestic and irrigation use. The beneficial use date is given
as 1910. The permit provides no information as to average annual amount of water diverted
nor number of acres irrigated. It is our understanding that the well has historically served only
one single family home. To the extent of it's use prior to 1977 it should be protected by Green
Mountain Reservoir Historic User Pool, but any expansion of use would be subject to a Cameo
call. The Cameo call can be augmented by releases from Ruedi Reservoir under a water service
contract with the West Divide Water Conservancy District. The amount of the contract will
be dependent upon the number of homes and amount of irrigated area.
The pump test by Aqua Tec was a 4 hour test with recovery completed on August 13, 1997.
The pump rate was 30 g.p.m. and the well drew down 5'3" after four hours. It recovered
4'11", or nearly the full amount in five hours. It is a shallow well which is very likely
influenced by irrigation. Therefore we are concerned whether an August pump test accurately
reflects the reliable yield during the non -irrigation season. The duration of the test (4 hours)
is also not long enough, in our opinion, for a community well serving multiple homes. We
would recommend a 72 hour pump test during February to evaluate the well. It should be
noted, however, that a long term reliable yield of 30 g.p.m. is not necessary to support
in-house use by 4 homes.
If we can be of any assistance in this matter, please let us know.
Sincerely,
CE ENGINEERING, INC.
aul S. Bussone, P.E.
Water Resources Engineer
PSB/dlh simonwell.627.wpd
627-2.0
Consulting Engineers and Hydrologists
909 Colorado Avenue ■ Glenwood Springs, CO B1601 ■ (970] 945-6777 ■ Fax (970) 945-1137
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Recapt.cn iio, 337924,4ILDRED ALSDCRF, RICORDfR
QUIT CLAIM DEED
THIS DEED, made this
day of
e03x 556 tmlbrn
SEP 29 1980
we MEM RI
1976, by
and between DENNIS SIMON and FRED L. SIMON, whose address is:
5820 West 50th Avenue, Denver, Colorado,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, DENNIS SIMON, hereinafter referred to as
grantor, is a beneficiary under that Trust Agreement dated the
15th day of November, 1962, and recorded May 15. 1963, Reception
No. 221478 in Book 349, Page 245, and under that Deed dated the
16th day of November, 1962 and recorded May 15,1963, Reception
6No. 221477, Book 349, Page 244, each in the office
County Clerk and Recorder. and
WHEREAS, the grantor desires to disclaim and relinquish
unto FRED I. SIMON any interest he may have in the real property
transferred under said Deed and Trust Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of TEN DOLLARS AND
OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, DENNIS SIMON does by these
presents, hereby quit -claim unto FRED I. SIMON, the following
described real property situate, lying and being in the County of
Garfield and State of Colorado, to -wit:
NEkNEk. ANEk, NEkNWk, W1/2SEkNEk, Section 36.
Township 5 South, Range 92 West of the 6th
P.M.. together with all easements, roads.
appurtenances and improvements thereon.
Also, together with all ditch and water
rights, including 80 shares of the Farmers
Irrigation Company Stock.
Signed this /17/ day of dot , 1976.
of the Garfield
Dennis mon
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY )
The fore/ oing instrument was acknowledged before me
this l if day ofU-.—t , 1976 by Dennis Simon.
?.C.1-/-4/My commission expires
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THIS DEED, made' thisday of , 1976, by
and between SON/AltE SIMON and FRZD Z. SIMON, whose address is:
5820 West 50th Avenue, Denver,Colorado,
WITNESSETH:
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WHERF.Ai'; SONIA LEE SIMON, heilsinef Ler referred to •as .
grantor, is .a trustee and beneficiary under. that Trust Agreement
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dated the 15th clAi of •November. 1962,2end recordecr14411.5, 1963,-"•.,
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RecepticiniNor. 221 7 .j.n. 'Bcpk.349; Pdge 245;,•endunder Chat 'Deed ,
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dated the 16th ciSr•of 'Novembise,1962and:iecorded,May 15,1963..
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ReceptiOn Nat. 22,4 7„ hook& '349, Page -24 , each in the office of
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the Garfield County C1erle*441'Recorder.,4nd
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liffER3A8' • ihe, irautOr 7zies ireei .;to -cat-claim .andoralina
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unto FRED I. SITIDNPeet,$. trahs-Uair, .Vein5r1Wreel..prop
tranIferred under seickDeed and Trust Agriamsn5v % •
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GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, SONIA LEE tZMON- does. by
presents, hereby quit -claim unto FRED 'T.'MON, the:fol1
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described real
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property situate, lying and .being ',in the County of.
Garfield and State of Colorado, to -wit; •
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ec Lon 36,
NE)KNE3/4.-ANEk:'*tili4.
Township 5 South; Rang
P .M. , together: with ',ALL
appurtenances,,and,imPr
Also;•:,to ether with-Aar:4i
rights, includipg 80 shirr
Irritation Company Stock:-
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TATE DF COLORADO
(MUNTY 07?
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The foreggkrg instrument was acknowledged before
day of -1976 by Sonia Lee Simon.
My commkssion expires
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QUIT CLAIM DEED
THIS DEED, made this /;' day of / 2 . , 1976, by
and between CARMA SIMON, now CARMA VAN SICKLE and FRED Z. SIMON,
whose address is: 5820 West 50th Avenue, Denver, Colorado.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, CARMA SIMON, now CARMA VAN SICKLE, hereinafter
referred to as grantor, is a beneficiary under that Trust Agreemen
dated the 15th day of November, 1967. and recorded May 15, 1963,
Reception No. 221478 in Book .349, Page 245. ano under that Deed
dated the 16th day of November, 1962 and recorded May 15,1963,
Reception No. 221477, Book 349, Page 244, each in the office of
the Garfield County. Clerk, and Recorder, and.
WHEREAS,' .the,ugranttor di3iires';to ,disclaim_and relinquish
unto FRED I . SIMON anyr interest he,;mey, have 'in the. real property
transferred• underPs#td be�d�� r 't �•' se ' ~<. ^
NOW;,.THE UOt&y n df OILARS. AND .
OTHER GOdb AND : VNSIDER410 , L S1 . 'now CARMA •VAR'
SICKLE, ',does ;by theae'presents, "ere—by' aim unto' FRLD ft.
SIMON, the following described real property,aituate;"'lying and
being in the county of Garfield and.:Stite'of Colorado, to -wit:
NEANEC' Army: i7EkNWk. •W%SEJ NEk .Section 36,
Township 5 South, Range 92 West;of. t-6th-
P,M..,,,t.ogetb r with rill,-aallements; .roads,
apputtenances and improvements thereon.
Aldo, ,.td ether. with all ditch and,water
rights, including 80 shares of the Farmers
Irri ati,on,Company Stock.
Signed this day of 1976. •
mo'n, (w (arm van s c%le
arms
STATE OF COLORADO )
ea.
COUNTY OF al/..1-4-/m
The foregoinggoininstrument was acknowledged befc:1 me
this /Q 4day of �-/ , 1976 by Cama Simon, now Carina Van
Sickle.
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iIN PROBATE COU
PROBATE COURT, CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, COLORADO I tr & COUNTY OF DENVER.
Case No. 96PR1983
NOV 191986
LETTERS
JOANN GARCIA
CLERK
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
FRED I. SIMON,
Deceased
SONIA L. SIMON was appointed or qualified by this Court or
its Registrar on NOVEMBER 19, 1996 as:
[J] Personal Representative. These are Letters
Testamentary. (The decedent left a will.)
These Letters evidence full authority, except for the
following limitations or restrictions, if any: NONE.
Date: NOVEMBER 19, 1996
Deputy Clerk or Reglatrer of Court
CIRr tFXCATIOM STAMP
PROBATE COURT
City & County of Denver, Colo.
Certified to be a lull, true and correct
copy of the oripnal in my custod
and the same romalns In IuilIQt •SAT ,•.CUU9j
and effect and has not been r d� ) ,.
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force and effect as of:
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.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
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WATER FEATURES
Hicks David
PAGE 1 OF 3
09/1/98
Flooding High water table and ponding
Map symbol ;Hydro-; ; Water ' Maximum
and soil name ;logic ; Frequency Duration ; Months table ; Kind of ; Months Ponding ponding
group ; depth ;water table; duration depth
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ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
WATER FEATURES
ndnote -- WATER FEATURES
PAGE 2 OF 3
09/1/98
his report gives estimates of various soil water features. The estimates are used in land use planning that involves
ngineering considerations.
ydrologic soil groups are used to estimate runoff from precipitation. Soils not protected by vegetation are
ssigned to one of four groups. They are grouped according to the infiltration of water when the soils are thoroughly
et and receive precipitation from long -duration storms. The four hydrologic soil groups are:
Group ' A'. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low
runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly
of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or
gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water
transmission.
Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when
thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or
deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that
have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture.
These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission.
Group 'C'. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when
thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a
layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils
of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils
have a slow rate of water transmission.
Group '0'. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high
runoff potential) when thoroughly wet. These consist
chiefly of clays that have a high shrink -swell potential,
soils that have a permanent high water table, soils that
have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and
soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material.
These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission.
f a soil is assigned to two hydrologic groups in this report, the first letter is for drained areas and the second
s for undrained areas. Flooding, the temporary inundation of an area, is caused by overflowing streams, by runoff from
ijacent slopes, or by tides. Water standing for short periods after rainfall or snowmelt is not considered
looding, nor is water in swamps and marshes. This report gives the frequency and duration of flooding and
'le time of year when flooding is most likely. Frequency, duration, and probable dates of occurrence are estimated.
'equency is expressed as 'None', 'Rare', 'Occasional', and 'Frequent'. 'None' means that flooding is not probable;
Rare' that it is unlikely but possible under unusual weather conditions; 'Occasional' that it occurs, on the
ierage, once or less in 2 years; and 'Frequent' that it occurs, on the average, more than once in 2 years.
ration is expressed as 'Very brief' if less than 2 days, 'Brief' if 2 to 7 days, 'Long' if 7 to 30 days, and 'Very
mg' if more than 30 days. The information is based on evidence in the soil profile, namely thin strata of gravel,
and, silt, or clay deposited by floodwater; irregular decrease in organic matter content with increasing depth;
]d absence of distinctive horizons that form in soils that are not subject to flooding. Also considered are local
iformation about the extent and levels of flooding and the relation of each soil on the landscape to historic floods.
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ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
WATER FEATURES
ndnote -- WATER FEATURES --Continued
PAGE 3 OF 3
09/1/98
nformation on the extent of flooding based on soil data is less specific than that provided by detailed engineering
urveys that delineate flood -prone areas at specific flood frequency levels.
igh water table (seasonal) is the highest level of a saturated zone in the soil in most years. The depth to a
easonal high water table applies to undrained soils. The estimates are based mainly on the evidence of a saturated
one, namely grayish colors or mottles in the soil. Indicated in this report are the depth to the seasonal high
ater table; the kind of water table, that is, 'Apparent', 'Artesian', or 'Perched'; and the months of the year that
me water table commonly is high. A water table that is seasonally high for less than 1 month is not indicated in
nis report.
n 'Apparent' water table is a thick zone of free water in the soil, It is indicated by the level at which water
tands in an uncased borehole after adequate time is allowed for adjustment in the surrounding soil,
1 'Artesian' water table exists under a hydrostatic beneath an impermeable layer. When the impermeable layer has been
enetrated by a cased borehole, the water rises. The final level of the water in the cased borehole is characterized as
1 artesian water table.
'Perched' water table is water standing above an unsaturated zone. In places an upper, or 'Perched', water
able is separated from a lower one by a dry zone. Only saturated ?ones within a depth of about 6 feet are
1dicated.
1nding is standing water in a closed depression. The water is removed only by deep percolation, transpiration,
iaporation, or a combination of these processes.
)is report gives the depth and duration of ponding and the time of year when ponding is most likely. Depth, duration,
id probable dates of occurrence are estimated.
apth is expressed as the depth of ponded water in feet above the soil surface. Duration is expressed as 'Very
'ief' if less than 2 days, 'Brief' if 2 to 7 days, 'Long' if 7 to 30 days, and 'Very long' if more than 30 days. The
iformation is based on the relation of each soil on the landscape to historic ponding and on local information about
)e extent and levels of ponding.
I.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
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SOIL FEATURES
Hicks David
PAGE 1 OF 2
09/1/98
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1 1 1
5: 1 1 I
?otts )60 --- :Low ;High 'High
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SOIL FEATURES
:ndnote -- SOIL FEATURES
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This report gives estimates of various soil features. The estimates are used in land use planning that involves
engineering considerations.
Depth to bedrock is given if bedrock is within a depth of 5 feet. The depth is based on many soil borings and on
observations during soil mapping. The rock is either 'Soft' or 'N:rd'. If the rock is 'Soft' or fractured, excavations
can be made with trenching machines, backhoes, or small rippers. If the rock is 'Hard' or massive, blasting or
special equipment generally is needed for excavation.
Cemented pans are cemented or indurated subsurface layers within a depth of 5 feet. Such pans cause difficulty in
excavation. Pans are classified as 'Thin' or 'Thick'. A 'Thin' pan is less than 3 inches thick if continuously
indurated or less than 18 inches thick if discontinuous or fractured. Excavations can be made by trenching machines,
backhoes, or small rippers. A 'Thick' pan is more than 3 inches thick if continuously indurated or more than 18
inches thick if discontinuous or fractured. Such a pan is so thick or massive that blasting or special equipment is
needed in excavation.
Subsidence is the settlement of organic soils or of saturated mineral soils of very low density. Subsidence
results from either desiccation and shrinkage or oxidation of organic material, or both, following drainage.
Subsidence takes place gradually, usually over a period of several years. This report shows the expected initial
subsidence, which usually is a result of drainage, and total subsidence, which usually is a result of oxidation. Not
shown in the report is subsidence caused by an imposed surface load or by the withdrawal of ground water throughout
an extensive area as a result of lowering the water table.
Potential frost action is the likelihood of upward or lateral expansion of the soil caused by the formation of
segregated ice lenses (frost heave) and the subsequent collapse of the soil and loss of strength on thawing. Frost
action occurs when moisture moves into the freezing zone of the soil. Temperature, texture, density, permeability,
content of organic matter, and depth to the water table are the most important factors considered in evaluating the
Potential for frost action. It is assumed that the soil is not insulated by vegetation or snow and is not artificially
drained. Silty and highly structured clayey soils that have a high water table in winter are the most susceptible to
frost action. Well drained, very gravelly, or very sandy soils are the least susceptible. Frost heave and low soil
strength during thawing cause damage mainly to pavements and other rigid structures.
Risk of corrosion pertains to potential soil -induced electrochemical or chemical action that dissolves or weakens
incoated steel or concrete. The rate of corrosion of uncoated steel is related to such factors as soil moisture,
particle -size distribution, acidity, and electrical conductivity of the soil. The rate of corrosion of concrete
is based mainly on the sulfate and sodium content, texture, moisture content, and acidity of the soil. Special
site examination and design may be needed if the combination of factors creates a severe corrosion environment. The steel
installations that intersect soil boundaries or soil layers is more susceptible to corrosion than steel in
installations that are entirely within one kind of soil or within one soil layer. For uncoated steel, the risk of
:orrosion, expressed as 'Low', 'Moderate', or 'High', is based on soil drainage class, total acidity, electrical
^esistivity near field capacity, and electrical conductivity of the saturation extract.
=or concrete, the risk of corrosion is also expressed as 'Low', 'Moderate', or 'High'. It is based on soil texture,
jcidity, and amount of sulfates in the saturation extract.
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SANITARY FACILITIES
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The information in this report indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for onsite
investigation)
1
Map symbol ; Septic tank ; Sewage lagoon ; Trench Area Daily cover
and soil name ; absorption areas ; sanitary sanitary for landfill
fields ; landfill landfill
1. 1 1
I I I 1
Kim ;Moderate: :Severe: :Moderate: :Moderate: Fair:
peres slowly, : seepage, ; slope ; slope slope
slope ; slope
1I I
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9: 1 ,1
I I
Olney ;Moderate: :Severe: :Slight ;Slight ;Good
Peres slowly ; seepage
II I
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0: ,
Olney ;Moderate: :Severe: :Slight ;Slight ;Good
1 peres slowly ; seepage
I
II I
I
5: I I
I
Potts ;Severe: :Severe: :Slight ;Slight ;Good
Peres slowly ; seepage
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SANITARY FACILITIES
ndnote -- SANITARY FACILITIES
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his report shows the degree and kind of soil limitations that affect septic tank absorption fields, sewage lagoons,
and sanitary landfills. The limitations are considered 'Slight' if soil properties and site features generally are
avorable for the indicated use and limitations are minor and easily overcome; 'Moderate' if soil properties or site
eatures are not favorable for the indicated use and special planning, design, or maintenance is needed to overcome or
unimize the limitations; and 'Severe' if soil properties or site features are so unfavorable or so difficult to overcome
hat special design, significant increases in construction costs, and possibly increased maintenance are required.
his report also shows the suitability of the soils for use as daily cover for landfills. A rating of 'Good' indicates
hat soil properties and site features are favorable for the use and good performance and low maintenance can be
xpected; 'Fair' indicates that soil properties and site features are moderately favorable for the use and one or
ore soil properties or site features make the soil less desirable than the soils rated 'Good'; and 'Poor' indicates
hat one or more soil properties or site features are unfavorable for the use and overcoming the unfavorable
roperties requires special design, extra maintenance, or costly alteration.
EPTIC TANK ABSORPTION FIELDS are areas in which effluent from a septic tank is distributed into the soil through
ubsurface tiles or perforated pipe. Only that part of the soil between depths of 24 to 72 inches is evaluated. The
atings are base on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. Permeability, a high
ater table, depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, and flooding affect absorption of the effluent. Large stones
nd bedrock or a cemented pan interfere with installation. Unsatisfactory performance of septic tank absorption fields,
ncluding excessively slow absorption of effluent, surfacing of effluent, and hillside seepage, can affect public health.
roundwater can be polluted if highly permeable sand and gravel or fractured bedrock is less than 4 feet below the
ase of the absorption field, if slope is excessive, or if the water table is near the surface. There must be
nsaturated soil material beneath the absorption field to filter the effluent effectively. Many local ordinances
equire that this material be of a certain thickness.
EWAGE LAGOONS are shallow ponds constructed to hold sewage while aerobic bacteria decompose the solid and liquid
aster. Lagoons should have a nearly level floor surrounded by cut slopes or embankments of compacted soil. Lagoons
enerally are designed to hold the sewage within a depth of 2 to 5 feet. Nearly impervious soil material for the lagoon
loor and sides is required to minimize seepage and contamination of ground water. This report gives ratings for
he natural soil that makes up the lagoon floor. The surface layer and, generally, 1 or 2 feet of soil material
elow the surface layer are excavated to provide material for the embankments. The ratings are based on soil
roperties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. Considered in the ratings are slope, permeability, a
igh water table, depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, flooding, large stones, and content of organic matter.
xcessive seepage due to rapid permeability of the soil or a water table that is high enough to raise the level of sewage
n the lagoon causes a lagoon to function unsatisfactorily. Pollution results if seepage is excessive or if floodwater
vertops the lagoon. A high content of organic matter is detrimental to proper functioning of the lagoon because it
nhibits aerobic activity. Slope, bedrock, and cemented pans can cause construction problems, and large stones can
inder compaction of the lagoon floor.
ANITARY LANDFILLS are areas where solid waste is disposed of by burying it in soil. There are two types of landfill,
rench and area. In a trench landfill, the waste is placed in a trench. It is spread, compacted, and covered daily
ith a thin layer of soil excavated at the site. In an area landfill, the waste is placed in successive layers on the
urface of the soil. The waste is spread, compacted, and covered daily with a thin layer of soil form a source away
rom the site. Both types of landfill must be able to bear heavy vehicular traffic. Both types involve a risk of
roundwater pollution. Ease of excavation and revegetation need to he considered. The ratings in this report are based
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SANITARY FACILITIES
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n soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. Permeability, depth to bedrock or to a
emented pan, a high water table, slope, and flooding affect both types of landfill. Texture, stones and boulders,
ighly organic layers, soil reaction, and content of salts and sodium affect trench type landfills. Unless otherwise
tated, the ratings apply only to that part of the soil within a depth of about 6 feet. For deeper trenches, a
imitation rate 'Slight' or 'Moderate' may not be valid. Onsite investigation is needed.
AILY COVER FOR LANDFILL is the soil material that is used to cover compacted solid waste in an area type sanitary
andfill. The soil material is obtained offsite, transportedito the landfill, and spread over the waste.
oil texture, wetness, coarse fragments, and slope affect the ease of removing and spreading the material during wet
no dry periods. Loamy or silty soils that are free of large stones or excess gravel are the best cover for a
andfill. Clayey soils may be sticky or cloddy and are difficult to spread; sandy soils are subject to soil
lowing. After soil material has been removed, the soil material remaining in the borrow area must be thick enough
ver bedrock, a cemented pan, or the water table to permit revegetation. The soil material used as final cover for a
anafill should be suitable for plants. The surface layer generally has the best workability, more organic matter than
ne rest of the profile, and the best potential for plants. Material from the surface layer should be stockpiled for use
s the final cover.
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BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT
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;The information in this report indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for onsite
investigation)
Map symbol Shallow Dwellings Dwellings ; Small Local roads Lawns and
and soil name excavations without with ; commercial and streets landscaping
basements basements ; buildings
1 1 1
-1: 1
Kim Moderate: Moderate: ;Moderate: ;Severe: ;Moderate: Moderate:
slope ; slope ; slope ; slope ; slope slope
1 1 I
I 1 1
9: 1 1 1 1
1
Olney ;Slight ;Slight ;Slight ;Slight ;Slight ;Slight
11
1 1 I 1
^: 1 1 1 1
U 1
Olney ;Slight ;Slight ;Slight ;Moderate: ;Slight ;Slight
1
1 ; ; slope ; ;
I1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1
5: 1 1 1
I
Potts ;Slight ;Moderate: ;Slight ;Moderate: ;Severe: ;Slight
; shrink -swell ; ; shrink -swell, ; low strength
; slope ; ;
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JATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT
:ndnote -- BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT
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'his report shows the degree and kind of soil limitations that affect shallow excavations, dwellings with and without
easements, small commercial buildings, local roads and streets, and lawns and landscaping. The limitations are
Slight', 'Moderate', or 'Severe'. The limitations are considered 'Slight' if soil properties and site features are
;enerally favorable for the indicated use and limitaions are minor and easily overcome; 'Moderate' if soil properties
r site features are not favorable for the indicated use and special planning, design, or maintenance is needed to
Overcome or minimize the limitations; and 'Severe' if soil properties or site features are so unfavorable or so
lifficult to overcome that special design, significant increases in construction costs, and possibly increased
Maintenance are required. Special feasibility studies may he required where the soil limitations are severe.
HALLOW EXCAVATIONS are trenches or holes dug to a maximum depth of 5 or 6 feet for basements, graves, utility lines,
open ditches, and other purposes. The ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of
he soils. The ease of digging, filling, and compacting is affected by the depth to bedrock, a cemented pan, or a very
irm dense layer; stone content; soil texture; and slope. The time of the year that excavations can be made is
effected by the depth to a seasonal high water table and the susceptibility of the soil to flooding. The resistance of
he excavation walls or bands to sloughing or caving is affected by soil texture and the depth to the water table.
1WELLINGS AND SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS are structures built on shallow foundations on undisturbed soil. The load
imit is the same as that for single-family dwellings no higher than three stories. Ratings are made for small
:ommercial buildings without basements, for dwellings with basements, and for dwellings without basements. The ratings
re based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. A high water table, depth to bedrock
r to a cemented pan, large stones, slope, and flooding affect the ease of excavation and construction. Landscaping
nd grading that require cuts and fills of more than 5 or 6 feet are not considered.
OCAL ROADS AND STREETS have an all-weather surface and carry automobile and light truck traffic all year. They
ave a subgrade of cut or fill soil material, a base of gravel, crushed rock, or stabilized soil material, and a
lexible or rigid surface. Cuts and fills are generally properties, site features, and observed performance of the
oils. Depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, a high water table, flooding, large stones, and slope affect the ease of
xcavating and grading. Soil strength (as inferred from the engineering classification of the soil), shrink -swell
otential, frost action potential, and depth to a high water table affect the traffic -supporting capacity.
AWNS AND LANDSCAPING require soils on which turf and ornamental trees and shrubs can be established and
Maintained. The ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. Soil
eaction, a high water table, depth to bedrock or to a cemented pan, the available water capacity in the upper 40
notes, and the content of salts, sodium, and sulfidic materials affect plant growth. Flooding, wetness, slope,
toniness, and the amount of sand, clay, or organic matter in the surface layer affect trafficability after vegetation
s established.
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
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(The information in this report indicates the dominant soil condition but does not eliminate the need for onsite
investigation)
Map symbol Roadfill Sand Gravel Topsoil
and soil name
1 1
I1
I I
`t ' I 1
1 1
Kim ;Good ;Improbable: ;Improbable: :Fair:
excess fines ; excess fines ; slope
II
I I I I
19: I I
I
Olney ;Good ;Improbable: :Improbable: :Poor:
excess fines ; excess fines ; area reclaim
II I 1
I I I I
)0: 1 1
1
Olney ;Good ;Improbable: :Improbable: ;Poor:
excess fines ; excess fines ; area reclaim
1I 1 1
I 1 1 I
I[: 1 I 1
J I
Potts ;Good ;Improbable; ;Improbable: :Fair:
excess fines ; excess fines ; too clayey
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NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Endnote -- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
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This report gives information about the soils as a source of roadfill, sand, gravel, and topsoil. The soils are rated
'Good', 'Fair', or 'Poor' as a source of roadfill and topsoil. They are rated as a 'Probable' or 'Improbable'
source of sand and gravel. The ratings are based on soil properties and site features that affect the removal of the
soil and its use as construction material. Normal compaction, minor processing, and other standard construction
)ractices are assumed. Each soil is evaluated to a depth of 5 or 6 feet.
koadfill is soil material that is excavated in one place and used in road embankments in another place. In this report,
:he soils are rated as a source of roadfill for low embankments, generally less than 6 feet high and less
:acting in design than higher embankments. The ratings are for the soil material below the surface layer to a
iepth of 5 or 6 feet. It is assumed that soil layers will be mixed during excavating and spreading. Many soils have
:avers of contrasting suitability within their profile. The report entitled Engineering Index Properties is also available
Ind it provides detailed information about each soil layer. This information can help determine the suitability of each
:ayer for use as roadfill. The performance of soil after it is stabilized with lime or cement is not considered in
;he ratings.
'he ratings are based on soil properties, site features, and observed performance of the soils. The thickness of
,uitable material is a major consideration. The ease of excavation is affected by large stones, a high water table,
Ind slope. How well the soil performs in place after it has been compacted and drained is determined by its strength (as
nferred from the engineering classification of the soil) and shrink -swell potential.
;oils rated 'Good' contain significant amounts of sand or gravel or both. They have at least 5 feet of suitable
iaterial, a low shrink -swell potential, few cobbles and stones, and slopes of 15 percent or less. Depth to the
pater table is more than 3 feet
oils rated 'Fair' have more than 35 percent silt- and clay -sized particles and have a plasticity of less than 10.
hey have a moderate shrink -swell potential, slopes of 15 to 25 percent, or many stones. Depth to the water table is 1
o 3 feet.
,oils rated 'Poor' have a plasticity index of more than 10, a high shrink -swell potential, many stones, or slopes of
yore than 25 percent. They are wet, and the depth to the water table is less than 1 foot. These soils may have
ayers of suitable material, but the material is less than 3 feet thick.
;and and gravel are natural aggregates suitable for commercial use with a minimum of processing. Sand and
ravel are used in many kinds of construction. Specifications for each use vary widely. In this report only
he probability of finding material in suitable quantity is evaluated. The suitability of the material for specific
urposes is not evaluated, nor are factors that affect excavation of the material. The properties used to evaluate
he soil as a source of sand or gravel are gradation of grain sizes (as indicated by the engineering classification
f the soil), the thickness of suitable material, and the content of rock fragments. Kinds of rock, acidity, and
tratification are given in the soil series descriptions. Gradation of grain sizes is given in the Engineering Index
roperties report.
soil rated as a 'Probable' source has a layer of clean sand and gravel or a layer of sand or gravel that contains
p to 12 percent silty fines. This material must be at least 3 feet thick and less than 50 percent, by weight, large
tones. All other soils are rated as an 'Improbable' sourc. Coarse fragments of soft bedrock, such as shale and
iltstone, are not considered to be sand and gravel.
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
:ndnote -- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS --Continued
'opsoil is used to cover an area so that vegetation can be established and maintained. The upper 40 inches of a soil
s evaluated for use as topsoil. Also evaluated is the reclamation potential of the borrow area. Plant growth is
effected by toxic material and by such properties as soil reaction, available water capacity, and fertility. The ease
4 excavating, loading, and spreading is affected by rock fragments, slope, a water table, soil texture, and thickness
f suitable material. Reclamation of the borrow area is affected by slope, a water table, rock fragments, bedrock,
nd toxic material.
oils rate 'Good' have friable loamy material to a depth of at least 40 inches. They are free of stones and cobbles,
ave little or no gravel, and have slopes of less than 8 percent. They are low in content of soluble salts, are
aturally fertile or respond well to fertilizer, and are not so wet that excavation is difficult.
oils rated 'Fair' are sandy soils, loamy soils that have a relatively high content of clay, soils that have only 20
o 40 inches of suitable material, soils that have an appreciable amount of gravel, stones, or soluble salts, or
oils that have slopes of 8 to 15 percent. The soils are not so wet that excavation is difficult.
oils rate 'Poor' are very sandy or clayey, have less than 20 inches of suitable material, have a large amount of
ravel, stones, or soluble salts, have slopes of more than 15 percent, or have a seasonal water table at or near the
urface. The surface layer of most soils is generally Preferred for topsoil because of it organic matter content.
rganic matter greatly increases the absorption and retention of moisture and nutrients for plant growth.
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ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
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CLASSIFICATION OF THE SOILS
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The classification report does not include recent amendments to soil taxonomy for cation exchange activity,
)article size modifier, and dual mineralogy for strongly contrasting classes. For more detailed information
;ontact your local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field office or state office.
Soil name Family or higher taxonomic class
Kim ;USTIC TORRIORTHENTS, FINE -LOAMY, MIXED (CALCAREOUS), MESIC
Olney ;USTOLLIC HAPLARGIDS, FINE -LOAMY, MIXED, MESIC
Potts ;USTOLLIC HAPLARGIDS, FINE -LOAMY, MIXED, MESIC
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ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
RANGELAND PRODUCTIVITY AND CHARACTERISTIC PLANT COMMUNITIES
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(Only the soils that support rangeland vegetation suitable for grazing are listed. Ppt means precipitation)
Total production ;
Map symbol Range site ; ; Characteristic vegetation ;Compo -
and soil name ;Kind of year ; Dry ; ;sition
; ;weight
1 1
1 1 1
;Lb/acre; ; Pct
1
1 1 1
-. 1
Kim 'ROLLING LOAM ;Favorable ; 1,000 ;Bluebunch wheatgrass ; 15
;Normal ; 800 ;Indian ricegrass ; 15
;Unfavorable 500 ;Basin big sagebrush 10
;Muttongrass ; 10
;Prairie junegrass 10
;Western wheatgrass 10
;Needleandthread ; 5
;Small douglas rabbitbrush 5
1 1 1
1 I I 1
D. 1 11
)lney ;ROLLING LOAM ;Favorable ; 1,000 ;Western wheatgrass 20
;Normal 800 ;Bluebunch wheatgrass 15
;Unfavorable 500 ;Basin big sagebrush 15
;Needleandthread 10
;Indian ricegrass 10
;Rabbitbrush 5
I I
):
)lney
is
'otts
ROLLING LOAM
ROLLING LOAM
;Favorable 1,000 ;Western wheatgrass 20
;Normal 800 ;Bluebunch wheatgrass 15
;Unfavorable 500 ;Basin big sagebrush 15
;Needleandthread 10
;Indian ricegrass 10
;Rabbitbrush 5
I 1
;Favorable 1,000 ;Western wheatgrass 25
;Normal 800 ;Needleandthread 15
;Unfavorable ; 500 ;Basin big sagebrush 10
;Indian ricegrass 10
;Bluebunch wheatgrass 10
;Low rabbitbrush 5
Boll liAlruAll :Ip.ilrrcllai 1
r,
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IATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
ndnote -- RANGELAND PRODUCTIVITY AND CHRACTERISTIC PLANT COMMUNITIES
PAGE 2 OF 2
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n areas that have similar climate and topography, differences in the kind and amount of vegetation produced on
angeland are closely related to the kind of soil. Effective management is based on the relationship between
he soils and vegetation and water. This report shows, for each soil, the range site; the total annual
roduction of vegetation in favorable, normal, and unfavorable years; the characteristic vegetation; and the
verage percentage of each species. Only those soils that are used as rangeland or are suited to use as
angeland are listed. An explanation of the column headings in this report follows.
ANGE SITE is a distinctive kind of rangeland that produces a characteristic natural plant community that
iffers from natural plant communities on other range sites in kind, amount and proportion of range plants.
he relationship betweeen soils and vegetation was ascertained during this survey; thus, range sites generally
an be determined directly from the soil map. Soil properties that affect moisture supply and plant nutrients
ave the greatest influence on the productivity of range plants. Soil reaction, salt content, and a seasonal
igh water table are also important.
OTAL PRODUCTION is the amount of vegetation that can be expected to grow annually on well managed rangeland
hat is supporting the potential natural plant community. It includes all vegetation, whether or not it is
alatable to grazing animals. It includes the current year's growth of leaves, twigs, and fruits of woody
Tants. It does not include the increase in stem diameter of trees and shrubs.
t is expressed in pounds per acre of air-dry vegetation for favorable, normal, and unfavorable years. In a
avorable year, the amount and distribution of precipitation and the temperatures make growing conditions
ubstantially better than average. In a normal year, growing conditions are about average. In an unfavorable
ear, growing conditions are well below average, generally because of low available soil moisture. Dry weight
s the total annual yield per acre of air-dry vegetation. Yields are adjusted to a common percent of air-dry
oisture content. The relationship of green weight to air-dry weight varies according to such factors as
xposure, amount of shade, recent rains, and unseasonable dry periods.
rIARACTERISTIC VEGETATION The grasses, forbs, and shrubs that make up most of the potential natural plant
ommunity on each soil is listed by common name.
rider COMPOSITION the expected percentage of the total annual production is given for each species making up
'le characteristic vegetation. The amount that can be used as forage depends on the kinds of grazing animals
id on the grazing season.
tinge management requires a knowledge of the kinds of soil and of the potential natural plant community. It
lso requires an evaluation of the present range condition. Range condition is determined by comparing the
-esent plant community with the potential natural plant community on a particular range site. The more
losely the existing community resembles the potential cor„,unity, the better the range condition. Range
)ndition is an ecological rating only. The objective in range management is to control grazing so that the
lants growing on a site are about the same in kind and amount as the potential natural plant community for
-at site. Such management generally results in the optimum production of vegetation, control of undesirable
-ush species, conservation of water, and control of erosion. Sometimes, however, a range condition somewhat
elow the potential meets grazing needs, provides wildlife habitat, and protects soil and water resources.
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WILDLIFE HABITAT
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Potential for habitat elements Potential as habitat for --
Map symbol ; Grain ; Wild ; 1 1 1 Open- Wood- ; ; Range -
and soil name ; and ;Grasses herba-; Hard- Conif-;Shrubs;Wetland;Shallow land land ;Wetland; land
seed ; and ceous; wood erous; ;plants ; water wild- wild- ; wild- ; wild-
; crops ;legumes; plants; trees ; plants; ; ; areas life life ;life life
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1
I I I I I I I 1 I I 1
11 1 1 1 1 1
1 I 1 1 I I
1: I 1' I
I
Kim ;FAIR ;FAIR ;FAIR ; ;FAIR ;POOR ;VERY ;FAIR ;VERY ;FAIR
; ; ; ; ; ; POOR ; ; ; POOR
11 1 1 1 1 I
I I 1 1 1 1
9: 1
1 I 1 1 , 1 1 1
I I I I 1 I I
Olney ;POOR ;FAIR ;FAIR ;FAIR ;POOR ;VERY ;FAIR ;VERY ;FAIR
; ; ; ; ; POOR ; POOR
11 1 1 1 1
I 1 1 1 I 1 I
3. 1 I 1 1 1
11
]lney ;POOR ;FAIR ;FAIR ;FAIR ;POOR ;VERY ;FAIR ;VERY ;FAIR
; ; 1 ; ; ; POOR ; ; POOR
11 1 1 1 I
I 1 I 1 1
is 1 1 1 1
I i 1 I 1 1 1 1
'otts ;POOR ;POOR ;FAIR ;FAIR ;VERY ;VERY ;POOR ;VERY ;FAIR
; ; ; ; ; POOR ; POOR ; ; POOR ;
I 1 I I I I 1 1 I
I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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ATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE
WILDLIFE HABITAT
ndnote -- WILDLIFE HABITAT
PAGE 2 OF 3
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oils affect the kind and amount of vegetation that is available to wildlife as food and cover. They also affect
he construction of water impoundments. The kind and abundance of wildlife depend largely on the amount and
istribution of food, cover, and water. Wildlife habitat can be created or improved by planting appropriate
egetation, by maintaining the existing plant cover, or by promoting the natural establishment of desirable plants.
n this report the soils are rated according to their potential for providing habitat for various kinds of
ildlife. This information can be used in planning parks, wildlife refuges, nature study areas, and other developments
or wildlife; in selecting soils that are suitable for establishing, improving, or maintaining specific elements of
ildlife habitat; and in determining the intensity of management needed for each element of the habitat. The
otential of the soil is rated 'Good,' 'Fair,' 'Poor,' or 'Very poor.' A rating of 'Good' indicates that the element
kind of habitat is easily established, improved, or maintained. Few or no limitations affect management, and
atisfactory results can be expected. A rating of 'Fair' indicates that the element or kind of habitat can be
stablished, improved, or maintained in most places. Moderately intensive management is required for satisfactory
°sults. A rating of 'Poor' indicates that limitations are severe for the designated element or kind of habitat.
abitat can be created, improved, or maintained in most places, but management is difficult and must be intensive.
rating of 'Very poor' indicates that restrictions for the element or kind of habitat are very severe and that
isatisfactory results can be expected. Creating, improving, or maintaining habitat is impractical or
flpossible. The elements of wildlife habitat are described in the following paragraphs.
iAIN AND SEED CROPS are domestic grains and seed -producing herbaceous plants. Soil properties and features that affect
)e growth of grain and seed crops are depth of the root zone, texture of the surface layer, available water
3pacity, wetness, slope, surface stoniness, and flood hazard. Soil temperature and soil moisture are also
Ansiderations. Examples of grain and seed crops are corn, wheat, oats, and barley.
?ASSES AND LEGUMES are domestic perennial grasses and herbaceous legumes. Soil properties and features that
l'fect the growth of grasses and legumes are depth of the root zone, texture of the surface layer, available water
3pacity, wetness, surface stoniness, flood hazard, and slope. Soil temperature and soil moisture are also
m siderations. Examples of grasses and legumes are fescue, lovegrass, bromegrass, clover, and alfalfa.
[LD HERBACEOUS PLANTS are native or naturally established grasses and forbs, including weeds. Soil properties and
;atures that affect the growth of these plants are depth of the root zone, texture of the surface layer, available water
3pacity, wetness, surface stoniness, and flood hazard. Soil temperature and soil moisture are also considerations.
(amples of wild herbaceous plants are bluestem, goldenrod, beggarweed, wheatgrass, and grama.
\RDW00D TREES and woody understory produce nuts or other fruit, buds, catkins, twigs, hark, and foliage. Soil
•operties and features that affect the growth of hardwood trees and shrubs are depth of the root zone, available water
3pacity, and wetness. Examples of these plants are oak, poplar, cherry, sweetgum, apple, hawthorn, dogwood, hickory,
.ackberry, and blueberry. Examples of fruit -producing shrubs that are suitable for planting on soils rated
'e Russian -olive, autumn -olive, and crabapple.
INIFEROUS PLANTS furnish browse and seeds. Soil properties and features that affect the growth of coniferous trees,
rubs, and ground cover are depth of the root zone, available water capacity, and wetness. Examples of
miferous plants are pine, spruce, fir, cedar, and juniper.
iRUBS are bushy woody plants that produce fruit, buds, twigs, bark, and foliage. Soil properties and features that
'fest the growth of shrubs are depth of the root zone, available water capacity, salinity, and soil moisture.
samples of shrubs are mountainmahogany, bitterbrush, snowberry, and big sagebrush.
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ETLAND PLANTS are annual and perennial wild herbaceous plants that grow on moist or wet sites. Submerged or
loating aquatic plants are excluded. Soil properties and features affecting wetland plants are texture of the surface
ager, wetness, reaction, salinity, slope, and surface stoniness. Examples of wetland plants are smartweed, wild
fillet, wildrice, saltgrass, cord9rass, rushes, sedges, and reeds.
HALLOW WATER AREAS have an average depth of less than 5 feet. Some are naturally wet areas. Others are created by
ams, levees, or other water -control structures. Soil properties and features affecting shallow water areas are
epth to bedrock, wetness, surface stoniness, slope, and permeability. Examples of shallow water areas are marshes,
aterfowl feeding areas, and ponds. The habitat for various kinds of wildlife is described in the following paragraphs.
ABITAT FOR OPENLAND WILDLIFE consists of cropland, pasture, meadows, and areas that are overgrown with grasses, herbs,
hrubs, and vines. These areas produce grain and seed crops, grasses and legumes, and wild herbaceous plants.
ildlife attracted to these areas include bobwhite quail, pheasant, meadowlark, field sparrow, cottontail, and red
ox.
4BITAT FOR WOODLAND WILDLIFE consists of areas of deciduous plants or coniferous plants or both and associated grasses,
egumes, and wild herbaceous plants. Wildlife attracted to these areas include wild turkey, ruffed grouse, woodcock,
rushes, woodpeckers, squirrels, gray fox, raccoon, deer, and bear.
4BITAT FOR WETLAND WILDLIFE consists of open, marshy or swampy shallow water areas. Some of the wildlife attracted
D such areas are ducks, geese, herons, shore birds, muskrat, mink, and beaver.
4BITAT FOR RANGELAND WILDLIFE consists of areas of shrubs and wild herbaceous plants. Wildlife attracted to rangeland
iclude antelope, deer, sage grouse, meadowlark, and lark bunting.
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SOILS
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Map symbol Depth Clay ; Cation- Soil ; Calcium ; Gypsum ;Salinity; Sodium
and soil name ;exchange reaction ;carbonate; ;adsorption
;capacity ; ; ratio
In ; Pct 1meq/100g ; pH Pct Pct mmhos/cm
1:
(im 0-17 ; 15-25; 5.0-15.0; 7.4-8.4 5-15
17-60 ; 15-25; 5.0-15.0; 7.9-8.4 5-15
):
)lney 0-12 18-24:10.0-20.0: 6.6-7.8 ---
12-33 22-26110.0-20.0: 7.4-8.4 1-10
33-43 18-22; 5.0-15.0; 7.9-8.4 10-15
43-60 16-22; 5.0-15.0; 7.9-8.4 10-15
):
llney 0-12 18-24;10.0-20.0; 6.6-7.8 ---
12-33 22-26;10.0-20.0: 7.4-8.4 1-10
33-43 18-22: 5.0-15.0; 7.9-8.4 10-15
43-60 16-22; 5.0-15.0; 7.9-8.4 10-15
'otts 0-4 10-20; 5.0-15.0; 7.4-7.8 0-2
4-28 27-34110.0-20.0; 7.4-7.8 0-5
28-60 15-25; 5.0-15.0; 7.9-9.0 5-15
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-2
0-2
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SOILS
Endnote -- CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SOILS
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This report shows estimates of some characteristics and features that affect soil behavior.
These estimates are given for the major layers of each soil in the survey area. The estimates
are based on field observations and on test data for these and similar soils.
CLAY as a soil separate consists of mineral soil particles that are less than 0.002
millimeter in diameter. In this report, the estimated clay content of each major soil layer
is given as a percentage, by weight, of the soil material that is less than 2 millimeters in
diameter. The amount and kind of clay greatly affect the fertility and physical condition of
the soil. They determine the ability of the soil to adsorb cations and to retain moisture.
They influence shrink -swell potential, permeability, and plasticity, the ease of soil
dispersion, and other soil properties. The amount and kind of clay in a soil also affect
tillage and earthmoving operations.
CATION EXCHANGE CAPACITY (CEC) is the total amount of cations held in a soil in such
a way that they can be removed only by exchanging with another cation in the natural soil
solution. CEC is a measure of the ability of a soil to retain cations, some of which are
plant nutrients. Soils with low CEC hold few cations and may require more frequent
applications of fertilizers than soils with high CEC. Soils with high CEC have the potential
to retain cations, thus reducing the possibility of pollution of ground water.
SOIL REACTION is a measure of acidity or alkalinity and is expressed as a range in pH
values. The range in pH of each major horizon is based on many field tests. For many soils,
values have been verified by laboratory analyses. Soil reaction is important in selecting
crops and other plants, in evaluating soil amendments for fertility and stabilization, and
in determining the risk of corrosion.
CALCIUM CARBONATE is the percentage by weight of calcium carbonate in the fine -earth
material, less than 2 millimeters in size.
GYPSUM is the percentage by weight of hydrated calcium sulfates 20 millimeters or
smaller in size, in the soil.
SALINITY is a measure of soluble salts in the soil at saturation. It is expressed
as the electrical conductivity of the saturation extract, in millimhos per centimeter
at 25 degrees C. Estimates are based on field and laboratory measurements at representative
sites of nonirrigated soils.
The salinity of irrigated soils is affected by the quality of the irrigation water
and by the frequency of water application. Hence, the salinity of soils in individual fields
can differ greatly from the value given in the report. Salinity affects the suitability of
a soil for crop production, the stability of soil if used as construction material, and
the potential of the soil to corrode metal and concrete.
SODIUM ADSORPTION RATIO (SAR) expresses the relative activity of sodium ions in
exchange reactions in the soil. SAR is a measure of the amount of sodium relative to
calcium and magnesium in the water extract from saturated soil paste.
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(Entries under 'Erosion factors --T' apply to the entire profile. Entries under 'Wind erodibility group' and
'Wind erodability index' apply only to the surface layer)
Map symbol
and soil name
41:
Kim
49:
Olney
50:
Olney
55:
Potts
Depth ; Clay
In Pct
Moist Permea-
bulk bility
density ;capacity
g/cc In/hr In/in
:Erosion factors:Wind ;Wind
;Available Shrink- ;Organic; ;erodi-;erodi-
water swell ; matter; ;bility;bility
potential; K Kf T ;group ;index
Pct
� I I
0.5-1.0 0.37: 0.37: 5 4L 86
0.5-1.0 0.37: 0.37;
I I I 1
I I I I
I 1 1 1
I 1 1 I
1.0-2.0: 0.28; 0.28; 5 6 ; 48
0.5-1.0; 0.20; 0.201
0.5-1.0: 0.15; 0.24;
0.0-0.5; 0.10; 0.28;
1
1 I I I 1
I 1 I I I
I I I I 1
1.0-2.0; 0.28; 0.28; 5 6 ; 48
0.5-1.01 0.201 0.201
0.5-1.0; 0.15; 0.24:
0.0-0.5; 0.10; 0.28;
I I 1 1 1
I I I 1 I
I 1 1 I 1
I I I I I
1.0-2.0; 0.28; 0.281 5 4L 86
0-17 15-25:1.25-1.40; 0.60-6.00 10.14-0.17:Low
17-60 15-25:1.25-1.40; 0.60-6.00 10.14-0.17:Low
I I 1
I I I 1
0-12 18-2411.25-1.40: 0.60-2.00 10.15-0.1811.ow
12-33 22-26:1.25-1.40: 0.60-2.00 ;0.14-0.17 Low
33-43 18-22:1.25-1.50: 0.60-2.00 10.07-0.13:Low
43-60 16-2211.25-1.501 0.60-6.00 10.05-0.09:Low
I 1
I I
I 1
I I
0-12 ; 18-24:1.25-1.40; 0.60-2.00
12-33 ; 22-2611.25-1.40; 0.60-2.00
33-43 ; 18-2211.25-1.50; 0.60-2.00
43-60 ; 16-2211.25-1.50;
I 1 I
I I I
I I I
I I I
0-4
4-28
28-60
10-20;1.25-1.40;
27-3411.25-1.40;
15-25;1.25-1.40;
;0.15-0.18:Low
10.14-0.17:Low
10.07-0.13:Low
0.60-6.00 10.05-0.09:Low
0.60-6.00 10.14-0.17:Low
0.20-0.60 10.17-0.20:Moderate 10.5-1.0; 0.241 0.24;
0.60-6.00 10.14-0.171Low 10.0-0.51 0.43; 0.43;
1
I I I I I
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS
Endnote -- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS
This report shows estimates of some characteristics and features that affect soil behavior. These estimates
are given for the major layers of each soil in the survey area. The estimates are based on field observations
and on test data for these and similar soils.
CLAY as a soil separate consists of mineral soil particles that are less than 0.002 millimeter in diameter.
In this report, the estimated clay content of each major soil layer is given as a percentage, by weight, of the
soil material that is less than 2 millimeters in diameter. The amount and kind of clay greatly affect the
fertility and physical condition of the soil. They determine the ability of the soil to adsorb cations and
to retain moisture. They influence shrink -swell potential, permeability, plasticity, the ease of soil
dispersion, and other soil properties. The amount and kind of clay in a soil also affect tillage and
earthmoving operations.
MOIST BULK DENSITY is the weight of soil (ovendry) per unit volume. Volume is measured when the soil is
at field moisture capacity, the moisture content at 1/3 bar moisture tension. Weight is determined after
drying the soil at 105 degrees C. In this report, the estimated moist bulk density of each major soil
horizon is expressed in grams per cubic centimeter of soil material that is less than 2 millimeters in
diameter. Bulk density data are used to compute shrink -swell potential, available water capacity, total
pore space, and other soil properties. The moist bulk density of a soil indicates the pore space available for
water and roots. A bulk density of more than 1.6 can restrict water storage and root penetration. Moist
bulk density is influenced by texture, kind of clay, content of organic matter, and soil structure.
PERMEABILITY refers to the ability of a soil to transmit water or air. The estimates indicate the
rate of downward movement of water when the soil is saturated. They are based on soil characteristics
observed in the field, particularly structure, porosity, and texture. Permeability is considered in
the design of soil drainage systems, septic tank absorption fields, and construction where the rate of
water movement under saturated conditions affects behavior.
AVAILABLE WATER CAPACITY refers to the quantity of water that the soil is capable of storing for use by
plants. The capacity for water storage is given in inches of water per inch of soil for each major soil layer.
The capacity varies, depending on soil properties that affect the retention of water and the depth of the root
zone. The most important properties are the content of organic matter, soil texture, bulk density, and soil
structure. Available water capacity is an important factor in the choice of plants or crops to be grown and in
the design and management of irrigation systems. Available water capacity is not an estimate of the quantity of
water actually available to plants at any given time.
SHRINK -SWELL POTENTIAL is the potential for volume change in a soil with a loss or gain of moisture. Volume
change occurs mainly because of the interaction of clay minerals with water and varies with the amount and type
of clay minerals in the soil. The size of the load on the soil and the magnitude of the change in soil moisture
content influence the amount of swelling of soils in place. Laboratory measurements of swelling of undisturbed
clods were made for many soils. For others, swelling was estimated on the basis of the kind and amount of
clay minerals in the soil and on measurements of similar soils. If the shrink -swell potential is rated moderate
to very high, shrinking and swelling can cause damage to buildings, roads, and other structures. Special design
is often needed. Shrink -swell potential classes are based on the change in length of an unconfined clod as
moisture content is increased from air-dry to field capacity. The change is based on the soil fraction less
than 2 millimeters in diameter. The classes are 'Low,' a change of less than 3 percent; 'Moderate,' 3 to 6
percent; and 'High,' more than 6 percent. 'Very high,' greater than 9 percent, is sometimes used.
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ORGANIC MATTER is the plant and animal residue in the soil at various stages of decomposition. In report J,
the estimated content of organic matter is expressed as a percentage, by weight, of the soil material that is
less than 2 millimeters in diameter. The content of organic matter in a soil can be maintained or increased by
returning crop residue to the soil. Organic matter affects the available water capacity, infiltration rate, and
tilth. It is a source of nitrogen and other nutrients for crops.
EROSION FACTOR K indicates the susceptibility of the whole soil (including rocks and rock fragments) to
sheet and rill erosion by water. Factor K is one of six factors used in the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE)
to predict the average annual rate of soil loss by sheet and rill erosion in tons per acre per year. The
estimates are based primarily on percentage of silt, sand, and organic matter (up to 4 percent) and on soil
structure and permeability. Values of K range from 0.05 to 0.69. The higher the value, the more susceptible
the soil is to sheet and rill erosion by water.
EROSION FACTOR Kf is like EROSION FACTOR K but it is for the fine -earth fraction of the soil. Rocks and
rock fragments are not considered.
EROSION FACTOR T is an estimate of the maximum average annual rate of soil erosion by wind or water that can
occur without affecting crop productivity over a sustained period. The rate is in tons per acre per year.
MIND ERODIBILITY GROUPS are made up of soils that have similar properties affecting their resistance to wind
erosion in cultivated areas. The groups indicate the susceptibility of soil to wind erosion. Soils are grouped
according to the following distinctions:
1. Coarse sands, sands, fine sands, and very fine sands.
These soils are generally not suitable for crops. They are
extremely erodible, and vegetation is difficult to
establish.
2. Loamy coarse sands, loamy sands, loamy fine sands, loamy
very fine sands, and sapric soil material. These soils are
very highly erodible. Crops can be grown if intensive
measures to control wind erosion are used.
3. Coarse sandy loams, sandy loams, fine sandy loams, and
very fine sandy loams. These soils are highly erodible.
Crops can be grown if intensive measures to control wind
erosion are used.
4L. Calcareous loans, silt loams, clay loans, and silty clay
loams. These soils are erodible. Crops can be grown if
intensive measures to control wind erosion are used.
4. Clays, silty clays, noncalcareous clay loans, and silty
clay loans that are more than 35 percent clay. These soils
are moderately erodible. Crops can be grown if measures to
control wind erosion are used.
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Endnote -- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS --Continued
5. Noncalcareous loams and silt loams that are less than 20
percent clay and sandy clay loams, sandy clays, and heroic
soil material. These soils are slightly erodible. Crops
can be grown if measures to control wind erosion are used.
6. Noncalcareous loams and silt loams that are more than 20
percent clay and noncalcareous clay loams that are less than
35 percent clay. These soils are very slightly erodible.
Crops can be grown if ordinary measures to control wind
erosion are used.
7. Silts, noncalcareous silty clay loams that are less than
35 percent clay, and fibric soil material. These soils are
very slightly erodible. Crops can be grown if ordinary
measures to control wind erosion are used.
8. Soils that are not subject to wind erosion because of
coarse fragments on the surface or because of surface
wetness.
The WIND ERODIBILITY INDEX is used in the wind erosion equation (WEO). The index number indicates the
amount of soil lost in tons per acre per year. The range of wind erodibility index numbers is 0 to 300.