037-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 3-7 - Dike Spreader System

a. An application for a permit to use water through a dike spreader system should be completed in the same manner as an application for a direct flow diversion.

b. Some method must be provided for water regulation and administration of the system, since if no outlet works are installed in the dikes, then all water going through the system will have to irrigate the land in the process and could thereby injure downstream prior rights.

c. Each system will have to be considered separately to see if supplemental supply will have to be filed for any of the lands within the system.

d. If the system diverts water from more than one source, a separate application will be required for each different source,

e. The map accompanying the application or applications must show;

(1) A head gate tie to the upstream point of diversion (first dam which diverts the water from its natural course).

(2) The physical location of each spreader dam,

(3) The area to be irrigated in each 40-acre tract.

(4) The flow of the water through the system should be indicated by directional arrows,

(5) A cross-section of a typical spreader dam with appropriate dimensions and outlet works.

(6) A table showing dimensions of each spreader dam over 5 feet in height, must be furnished.

(7) Facilities and lands under all existing appropriations located within each 40-acre subdivision or portion thereof which is to be irrigated by this system.

(8) Due to the many variables applicable to the physical requirements of this type of a facility, the map must show sufficient details of the system so that its overall function may be readily understood. Notes may be placed on the drawing to clarify complex portions of the system.

(9) All spreader dike systems issued permits by the State Engineer will be subject to the following condition:
"In the event of a request for regulation in the drainage in which the spreader dike system is located, the applicant may be required to install a structure at the principal diversion dam which would make it possible to adequately control and regulate the amount of water diverted at that point, and to pass any water to which the applicant is not entitled on downstream."

037-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-7