The period of July through November 1999 was the second driest time period on record as recorded over the last 105 years. The simple lack of rainfall was the reason for this. Portions of the country that depend largely on water impoundments as their main source of this very important nutrient have seen a steady increase in the area that is above the water level and what is considered the overflow portion of the dam. Many small streams are dry or frozen dry which eliminates this as a watering or pumping source. Ideas for developing alternative watering sources continue to require responses.
Spring water is a possible source for livestock at certain locations.
Most questions relate to how to develop this source and what watering facility will be needed to make this system work. It is very difficult to determine what the capacity of a spring will be prior to developing it. A wild guess is closer to the answer to this question. Guidelines are available through several sources for this procedure. If you are interested in receiving a copy of these methods, feel free to contact me.