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Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 1 - PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING SURFACE WATER RIGHT › Section 1-3 - Extensions of Time

Current through July 13, 2024
If it is not possible to commence or complete construction,
				  or to complete the application of water to beneficial use, within the time
				  limits set out in the permit, the permittee may request the State Engineer to
				  grant an extension of time in which to fulfill these requirements. Such written
				  requests must be filed before the date of expiration of the time periods, as
				  shown in the permit, and oust contain a detailed explanation of the reasons why
				  an extension of time is needed.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-2 - Information Requests

Current through July 13, 2024
In requesting information from the State Engineer's Office
				  concerning existing water rights, as much of the following data as possible
				  should be provided;
a. Permit
				number;
b. Name of
				facility;
c. Name of
				stream;
d. Point of diversion, by
				section, township and range;
e.
				Name of appropriator;
f.
				Description of land irrigated, by legal subdivisions.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-3 - Existing Rights

Current through July 13, 2024
Prior to the preparation of the filing of an application for
				  a water right, if there is doubt as to whether there is an existing filing
				  already attached to the lands for which you wish to secure a water right, you
				  should request such information from the State Engineer's Office. The request
				  should include the legal description of the new lands to be included in the
				  application for the proposed water right.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-6 - Return and Correction

Current through July 13, 2024
If an application is found to be defective, it is the duty of
				  the State Engineer to return it for correction, by Certified Mail with return
				  receipt requested. The date of such return and the reasons therefore; and the
				  time allowed within which to make such corrections, which shall not be less
				  than 90 days; shall be endorsed on the application or stated by a letter
				  accompanying the returned application. If the application has not been returned
				  to the State Engineer within the time allotted, with the corrections properly
				  made, it is the State Engineer's duty to reject the filing covered by such
				  application. The State Engineer has authority to extend the time within which
				  to make corrections, providing a timely request for extension is made, and good
				  cause is shown.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-7 - Returned to Engineer

Current through July 13, 2024
When a map and/or application must be returned for correction
				  of a technical nature, they will normally be returned to the engineer or land
				  surveyor who signed the certificate on the map. The applicant will also be sent
				  a letter notifying him of the return and the time limitation for resubmission.
				  If the applicant does not desire to have the map and/or application returned to
				  the engineer or land surveyor for such corrections, he should so instruct the
				  State Engineer when the application is filed.
NOTE: When an application and/or map are returned, the
				  corrections are required for the protection of the applicant's interests as
				  well as the public interest, and betterment of the records.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-8 - Original and Substitute Returned

Current through July 13, 2024
Where, because of the required corrections, it is found
				  necessary to prepare a substitute application or map, the original must be
				  returned with the substituted application or map for retention in the files of
				  the State Engineer.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-9 - Multiple Points of Diversion

Current through July 13, 2024
A separate application is required for each point of
				  diversion, regardless of whether direct flow or secondary applications arc
				  involved. If a facility takes water from several streams, springs, or draws, a
				  separate application must be filed for each source of supply.
For movable sprinkler irrigation systems, only one
				  application is necessary to cover several points of diversion from the same
				  source if the lands are contiguous and if only one pump location will be used
				  to divert water at any given time. Such a system may be designated as a
				  sprinkler irrigation unit. However, a separate application Is required for each
				  separate area where the lands are not contiguous.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-10 - Multiple Uses

Current through July 13, 2024
It Is the general policy of the State Engineer to grant
				  permits for only one beneficial use. The practice of filing applications
				  containing a number of beneficial uses causes endless confusion and usually the
				  additional uses are never developed and remain on the records in an
				  indeterminate status. With the exception of the combination of irrigation and
				  stock purposes, applications should be filed for a single beneficial purpose
				  except as further discussed in Chapter III, Section
				  2, d., Item
				  3, page 7 of this Manual,
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-11 - Forms

Current through July 13, 2024
The following forms for use in submitting applications
				  Involving surface water appropriations, are available at the State Engineer's
				  Office in Cheyenne;
a. Form S.W. 1 --
				Direct Flow Diversion (Original Application);
b. Form S.W. 2 - Enlargement of an Existing
				Direct Flow Diversion;
c. Form S.W.
				3 -- Reservoir;
d. Form S.W. 3A -
				Reservoir Application Supplemental Sheet;
e. Form S.W. 4 - Stock Reservoir.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-12 - Fees

Current through July 13, 2024
All fees must be paid in advance. When the required fee is
				  not known, time may be saved by remitting ample funds. Over-remittances will be
				  returned promptly. Make all remittances payable to the "State Engineer".
				  Remittances should be by currency, bank draft, post-office or express money
				  order, or check, and should be transmitted with the application or letter of
				  transmittal.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-13 - Fee Schedule

Current through July 13, 2024
The following fees are required for filing instruments in the
				  State Engineer's Office:
a. Each
				application of any type
b. For
				recording any other instrument:
(1) First
				sheet................$2.00
(2) Each
				subsequent sheet..............$1.00
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS › Section 2-14 - Miscellaneous Charges

Current through July 13, 2024
a. For making
				prints of maps on file:
(1) "B" size
				map...............$ .50
(2) "D"
				size map...............$ .75
(3)
				Township plat (linen)...........$ .75
(4) "E" size map..........$1.00
(5) "F" size
				map................$1.50
(6)
				Minimum Charge (any map)..........$ .50
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-1 - General Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Applications as
				filed will become a part of the permanent records in the State Engineer's
				Office. Only one application form need be filed for each proposed water right
				filing since a copy will be made and returned to the applicant after it has
				either been approved or rejected by the State Engineer. Application forms must
				not be folded or defaced by crossing out or erasing any printed matter, or by
				pasting sheets of paper over the printed matter. All forms should be neatly and
				accurately prepared, using a typewriter where possible. Forms which have been
				neatly lettered with black waterproof ink will be accepted. A black ink
				ball-point pen may be used for signatures. Whether the form is handwritten or
				typed, copy should be dark enough to be easily reproduced and microfilmed. Any
				copy that is not reproducible will be returned to the applicant and a
				substitute application will be requested.
b. All applications must be signed by the
				applicant or his agent, whose name must appear the same in Item 2 of the
				application as in the signature of declaration. In an application where several
				individuals are joint applicants, one applicant must be designated as agent to
				receive and file notices.
c. If the
				Water Division Number or the District Number is unknown, leave these spaces
				blank and they will be completed in the State Engineer's Office.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-2 - Application Form for Original Water Right

Current through July 13, 2024
Original water right applications should be submitted on Form
				  S,W, 1; copies of which are available at the State Engineer's Office. The
				  following sections identify the questions and outline the method for answering
				  them.
a. NAME OF FACILITY - Use a
				short, distinctive name. If numerals are used to identify facilities of the
				same general name, they should be stated as follows: "Brown No. 1 Ditch or
				Brown No. 2 Ditch". To designate a sprinkler irrigation system, a name such as
				"Vore Sprinkler Irrigation System" (No. 1 or No. 2, etc., if applicable) may be
				used.
NOTE: In special cases where diversion is to be made from a
				  new source of supply but utilize existing facilities, the facility name should
				  not be changed. The new point of diversion should be identified as a hyphenated
				  name following the name of the original facility. For example: If a new
				  diversion is to be made out of Cherry Creek into an existing Smith Ditch
				  diverting from another source, the diversion should be entitled "Smith Ditch -
				  Cherry Creek Diversion" with a proper tie to the new diversion point. File on
				  Form S.W.
1. Show complete Smith
				Ditch and all existing lands under Smith Ditch, including lands under this
				applicatlon. A signed Consent to Enlarge Statement is required. Treat as an
				application for enlargement in all respects except Form S.W. 1 must be
				used.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-3 - Secondary Permits

Current through July 13, 2024
a. A secondary
				permit is a permit to divert and appropriate the water stored in a reservoir
				for beneficial purposes. When water is once impounded in a reservoir, it is
				considered as stored water, and a secondary permit may be secured in order to
				attach the use of the stored water to the purpose desired. Unallocated stored
				water may be used on any lands or exchanged for direct flow, or otherwise
				applied to such beneficial use as authorized by the reservoir permit.
b. An application for secondary permit is
				made on the same form as an application for original water right -- Form S.W.
1. The words "SECONDARY APPLICATION" should
				be inserted Just above the name of the Facility on the firBt page of the
				application form.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-4 - Supplemental Supply Water Right Applications

Current through July 13, 2024
a. An
				application for a supplemental supply water right is filed for the purpose of
				obtaining a permit for the right to use supplemental water from a new direct
				flow source of supply for lands which already have an appropriation of water
				from a primary direct flow source. The original and each supplemental supply
				must divert from distinctly different sources. A permit for a supplemental
				supply water right may be obtained when the water supply from the original
				source of supply is insufficient to provide the statutory
				appropriation.
b. In the
				administration of such combined appropriations, the appro-priator is required
				to first use water from his original source. When the available supply of water
				from the original source is less than the maximum amount allowed by State law,
				then the supplemental supply may be used to augment the original supply. In the
				case of more than one supplemental supply appropriation, the augmentation water
				from the different sources must be used in sequence of the priorities of the
				appropriation; i.e., earliest priority first, etc. The appropriator is limited
				to the maximum statutory amount of water regardless of the number of sources
				from which such water is being diverged.
c. Supplemental supply applications may be
				submitted on either Form S.W. I or Form S.W. 2, depending on whether a new or
				existing facility is involved. The application and map should be completed in
				the same manner as original and enlargement applications (see Sections
				2 and
				8 of this
				Chapter), with the following exception:
(1)
				ITEM 10 - "The land to be irrigated under this permit is described in the
				following tabulation: (Give irrigable acreage in each 0-acre subdivision.
				Designate ownership of land. Federal, State or private. If private, list names
				of owners and land owned separately.) If application is for stock, domestic, or
				for purposes other than irrigation, indicate point of use by 40-acre
				subdivision and owner." -- The listing of lands to be covered by supplemental
				supply rights should be preceded by a statement such as:
"Supplemental supply is desired for the irrigation of the
				  following described Lands, which have an original supply under
Permit No. 110
, through the
Model
				  Ditch
, from
Wyoming Creek
,"
(2) All lands with an original
				supply for which a supplemental supply is requested, must be identified by
				original supply and ditch. See the sample application on page 15 for the proper
				way to complete this item.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-5 - Municipal Industrial, Stock Watering, Domestic, or Other Types of Applications

Current through July 13, 2024
For applications of this nature, use either Form S.W. 1 or
				  Form S.W. 2, and complete the forms in the manner described in Sections
				  2 and
				  8 of this
				  Chapter, with the following exception:
a. ITEM 10 - "The land to be irrigated under
				this permit is described in the following tabulation: (Give irrigable acreage
				in each 40-acre subdivision. Designate ownership of land, Federal, State or
				private. If private, list names of owners and land owned separately.) If
				application is for stock, domestic, or for purposes other than irrigation,
				indicate point of use by 40-acre subdivision and owner." - Indicate the
				subdivisions where the proposed beneficial use of water will be made, and
				indicate here the facilities to be served, etc. See the sample application on
				page 16 for the proper way to complete this item.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-6 - Springs

Current through July 13, 2024
a. If the source of supply is a spring, a
				diversion of the water from the spring must be made through an artificial means
				of conveyance to the point of beneficial use. This may be done by a ditch,
				pipeline, or other conduit; and in the case of stock watering, the water may be
				made available to livestock in ponds, troughs, or tanks.
b. The cleaning out and protection of a
				spring from contamination does not constitute a diversion, but may be done in
				connection with a diversion if necessary.
c. Under certain conditions, a spring may
				qualify as a ground water development. If the flow from the spring does not
				exceed 25 g.p.m, (0.056 CFS) and is for stock or domestic purposes only, the
				ground water application procedure may be used. Springs flowing in excess of 25
				g.p.m. (0,056 CFS) for stock purposes only may be filed under special
				provisions of the law, set forth in Chapter VI, Section
				8, page 49
				of this Manual,
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING SURFACE WATER APPLICATION FORMS › Section 3-7 - Dike Spreader System

Current through July 13, 2024
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."
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 4 - WATER FOR HIGHWAY OR RAILROAD ROADBED CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR, DRILLING FOR OIL OR GAS › Section 4-1 - Methods of Acquisition

Current through July 13, 2024
The right to divert or store water for highway or railroad
				  roadbed construction or repair, drilling and producing operations, or other
				  temporary purposes, can be acquired by following the same procedures as for
				  other uses or by complying with the provisions of Sections 41 - 10.1 and 41 -
				  10.2, Wyoming Statutes 1957 (Laws 1959), as amended by Sections
				  1 and
				  2, Chapter
				  193, Session Laws of Wyoming 1971.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 4 - WATER FOR HIGHWAY OR RAILROAD ROADBED CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR, DRILLING FOR OIL OR GAS › Section 4-2 - Application for Permit

Current through July 13, 2024
a. GENERAL
				INFORMATION
(1) If a right is to be acquired
				by submitting an application and map for a permit to the State Engineer, the
				procedure followed is generally the same as for filing applications for permits
				for other uses.
(2) The priority of
				a right filed for these temporary purposes is the date the application for a
				permit is accepted in the State Engineer's Office.
(3) Such a right is issued only for a limited
				time, generally only for long enough to complete the temporary use, or for a
				2-year period from the time of approval, whichever comes first; after which the
				permit is automatically cancelled.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 4 - WATER FOR HIGHWAY OR RAILROAD ROADBED CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR, DRILLING FOR OIL OR GAS › Section 4-3 - Temporary Acquisition of an Existing Right

Current through July 13, 2024
a. A
				second means of acquiring the right to the use of water for these various
				temporary uses is by following the provisions of Sections
				1 - 10.1
				and 41 - 10.2, Wyoming Statutes 1957 (Laws 1959), as amended by Sections
				1 and
				2, Chapter
				193, Session Laws of Wyoming 1971" This legislation authorizes the temporary
				acquisition of an existing adjudicated or valid unadjudtcated water right for
				temporary use in connection with highway or railroad roadbed construction,
				drilling for oil or gas, exploring for ore bodies and other temporary purposes*
				The maximum time allowed for such temporary use may not exceed a 2-year
				period.
b. In order to make such
				temporary change in use, it is necessary that an agreement be entered between
				the temporary user of the water and the owner of the water appropriation.
(1) In the case of temporary use of water for
				highway construction, the law requires that the agreement be between the State
				Highway Department and the owner of the water appropriation.
(2) This agreement must identify the water
				right to be utilized to supply water for the temporary use, its source of
				supply, priority, the amount of appropriation, point of diversion, and the
				amount of water to be diverted by such temporary use.
(3) Agreement formB for temporary highway use
				are available from the Wyoming Highway Department through the Highway District
				or Resident Engineer, and are self-explanatory. Agreement forms for other
				temporary uses are available from the State Engineer's Office. See examples on
				pages 28 through 31.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-2 - Off-Channel Reservoirs

Current through July 13, 2024
A reservoir permit gives only the right to construct a
				  reservoir and store water from the source of supply on which the reservoir is
				  to be located. It does not provide for the diversion of water from another
				  source of supply for the purpose of tilling an off-channel reservoir. If the
				  reservoir is not located on the source of supply, or if an additional supply
				  for the reservoir from another source or sources is desired, a separate
				  application for the supply facility or facilities must be filed. To protect the
				  priority of the right which the applicant will acquire, these reservoir supply
				  applications should be filed at the same time as the reservoir
				  application.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-3 - Reservoir Supply Ditch or Other Facility Applications

Current through July 13, 2024
If a proposed facility is to be used for supplying water with
				  which to fill a reservoir, an application should be submitted to cover this
				  use. The same application form as that used for an original water right
				  application (Form S.W.
1) must be
				used if an original facility is involved. If an existing ditch or other
				facility is involved, an enlargement application (Form S.W.
2) must be used. The application should be
				filled out in the same manner as the original water right or enlargement form
				except that:
a. ITEM 3 -- ''The use to which
				the water is to be applied is . . . ." -- State the use to which the water is
				to be applied, such as "Supply (or additional supply) for Model Reservoir,
				Permit No. 100 Res." If for additional supply, the estimated quantity of water
				to be furnished from this source should be stated.
b. The map accompanying the application for
				reservoir supply must snow a cross-section of the supply ditch or other
				facility and appropriate hydraulic properties. If the reservoir is to be
				supplied by s lateral from the primary diversion facility, then a crosa-section
				of such lateral and hydraulic properties must be shown on the map to establish
				the rate at which the off-channel reservoir may be filled.
c. ITEM 10 -- "The land to be irrigated . . .
				." - The tabulation of lands to be irrigated should not include any land
				description unless there should be some new lands which are irrigated directly
				from the supply ditch. Merely include a statement at the top of the apace
				devoted to this tabulation, such as "Supply for Model Reservoir, Permit No. 100
				Res." See sample application, page 43.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-4 - Reservoir Applications

Current through July 13, 2024
An application for a permit to construct a reservoir must be
				  submitted on Form S.W, 3, which is available from the State Engineer's Office.
				  For a sample reservoir application, see page . The instructions for original
				  water right applications in Chapter III (page 44) apply to reservoir
				  applications, with the following exceptions:
a. ITEM 3 - "The use to which the water is to
				be applied is . . . ." - This item should be filled in with the beneficial
				purposes for which the water will be stored. Only the beneficial uses that are
				to be made immediately and which are the primary purpose of the filings should
				be included. Water uses that do not have an immediate use or are of a
				speculative nature should not be included. If at a later time & change in
				use is desirable, a petition to the State Engineer or the Board of Control may
				be filed and the desired change made by an amendment of the permit, provided no
				injury to other appropriators will occur as a result of the change in
				use.
b. ITEM 3(a) -- When more than
				one beneficial use is covered by the application for a reservoir, the amount of
				storage in acre-feet must be allocated to each use under this item of the
				reservoir application. Inactive reservoir capacity is defined as the amount of
				water in acrefeet that cannot be evacuated or is not to be evacuated from the
				reservoir. The term dead storage should not be used. The capacity that cannot
				or will not be evacuated from the reservoir must be allocated to stock
				purposes, fish culture, recreation or some beneficial use that can be made in
				place.
For the "Reservoir Capacity Breakdown by Uses", provide the
				  capacities (in acre-feet) as applicable to the fallowing:
(1) Inactive Capacity - Capacity below
				outlet.
( 2) Irrigation and/or
				other uses - Capacity between outlet and principal spillway. Specify capacity
				allocated to each use.
( 3) Flood
				Control - Capacity between principal spillway and emergency spillway.
NOTE: Capacity information must correlate with the bracketed
				  information shown In the capacity table on the map.
In applications where active capacity is allocated to
				  multiple beneficial uses, a detailed explanation of the location of the place
				  of each use and how the stored water will arrive at the place of use, must be
				  included in the "REMARKS" section of the application.
As a matter of general policy, it is unlikely that the State
				  Engineer will approve a reservoir application which proposes to store in excess
				  of 20 acre-feet to be used only for stock watering purposes.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-5 - Reservoir Enlargement Applications

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Reservoir
				enlargement applications should be submitted on Form S.W. 3 (the same form and
				procedure as used for original reservoir applications). The name of the
				reservoir should indicate the enlargement of the reservoir involved; for
				example: "The Enlargement of the Model Reservoir." Underneath the name of the
				reservoir, show the permit number of the original reservoir to be enlarged and
				any existing valid enlargements.
b.
				Previous instructions given for reservoir applications and original water right
				applications would apply, with the following exceptions:
(1) ITEM 3(a) -- For the "Reservoir Capacity
				Breakdown by Uses", provide the capacities (in acre-feet) for the enlargement
				of the reservoir as follows:
(a) Irrigation
				and/or Other Uses-Capacity of the enlargement of the reservoir. Specify
				capacity allocated to each use.
(b)
				Flood Control-Capacity between principal spillway and emergency spillway.
NOTE: The capacity table on the map should clearly show the
				  capacity of the reservoir at the original high-water line elevation. It should
				  also show the enlargement capacity between the high-water line of the original
				  reservoir and the high-water line elevation of the reservoir enlargement. Be
				  sure the capacity figures shown on the map agree with those shown on the
				  application. (See sample map on page 65.)
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-6 - Stock Reservoir Applications

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Stock reservoirs
				filed on Form S,W. 4 must not exceed 20 acre-feet in capacity, cannot have a
				dam height greater than 20 feet, and the proposed use of the stored water must
				be for stock purposes only. Any reservoirs which do cot comply with these
				limitations, must be filed on the regular reservoir application form, Form S"W.
				3 with an accompanying map.
b. If
				an aerial photograph or U.S.G.S. quadrangle map is to be submitted with a stock
				reservoir application, see Chapter VI (page 47).
c. Applications for stock reservoirs
				complying with the requirements of Section
				6(a) of this Chapter,
				should be submitted on Form S.W, 4. The instructions listed in Section
				4 of this
				Chapter (page 35) shall apply, with the following exceptions: See sample
				application, page 46.
(1) ITEM 4(a) -- "The
				area of the high-water line or the reservoir is . . . ." .- Show the surface
				area of the high-water line (in acres) when the reservoir is full to the
				elevation of the uncontrolled or emergency spillway.
(2) ITEM 4(b) - "The capacity of the
				reservoir is . . , ." -- Show the capacity (in acre-feet) when the reservoir is
				full.
(3) ITEM 4(c) -- "Body of
				Reservoir: . . . ." -- provide the length, width, and average depth (in
				feet).
(4) ITEM 6 - "The outlet of
				the proposed reservoir is located . . . ." -- A corner tie is not required but
				should be provided if such information has been determined. However, the
				location of the stock reservoir by proper 40-acre subdivision, section,
				township and range, must be specified.
(5) ITEM 7 - "Are any of the lands covered by
				the proposed reservoir owned by State or Federal government. If so, describe
				the lands and designate ownership, i.e.. Federal or State," This requirement is
				made necessary as the result of a memorandum of understanding between the State
				Engineer's Office and agencies administering Federal or State lands.
(6) ITEM 8 -- Complete either (a) or (b) or
				both if the reservoir is to be supplied by the stream on which it is located
				and by a supply ditch from another source.
(a) If the stock reservoir is located in the
				channel of the stream from which the water will be appropriated, it is only
				necessary to identify the stream.
(b) If an off-channel reservoir is
				contemplated, the permit number, name and capacity of the supply ditch should
				be supplied in this item.
(7) If the application is for enlargement of
				an existing stock reservoir, indicate in the blank space adjacent to Item 4(b),
				the capacity of the enlargement. This information must correspond with the
				capacity table on the second page of the application form*
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-7 - Stock Pits

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Stock pits are
				considered as stock reservoirs; therefore, the wording throughout the
				application
should not
be altered to read "stock
				pits." When the structure is a stock pit, the application is prepared in the
				same manner as for any other stock reservoir, with the following exceptions:
(1) The Area Map should show the top
				dimensions, bottom dimensions, depth, capacity computations, and surface area
				computations. The formula used to compute capacity and area is shown on page
				69,
(2) The Profile of Damsite
				should be changed to Section A-A of the pit. Show a complete profile of the
				pit, including the high-water line elevation at top of ground, and the bottom
				elevation. The Section A-A of the pit should also include the horizontal scale,
				vertical elevation scale, and stationing*
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 5 - RESERVOIRS › Section 5-8 - Stock Pits

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Stock pits are
				considered as stock reservoirs; therefore, the wording throughout the
				application
should not
be altered to read "stock
				pits." When the structure is a stock pit, the application is prepared in the
				same manner as for any other stock reservoir, with the following exceptions:
(1) The Area Hap should show the top
				dimensions, bottom dimensions, depth, capacity computations, and surface area
				computations. The formula used to compute capacity and area is shown on page
				69.
(2) The Profile of Damsite
				should be changed to Section A-A of the pit. Show a complete profile of the
				pit, including the high-water line elevation at top of ground, and the bottom
				elevation. The Section A-A of the pit should also include the horizontal scale,
				vertical elevation scale, and stationing.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-1 - Authority

Current through July 13, 2024
Section 33 - 366, Wyoming Statutes 1 957, as amended by
				  Section
				  1, Chapter
				  196, Session Laws of Wyoming 1971; and Section 41 - 121,
				  1, Chapter
				  171, Session Laws of Wyoming 1973, provide tor the filing of applications with
				  the State Engineer for facilities meeting the following limitations:
a. Stock reservoirs not to exceed 20
				acre-feet in capacity or 20 feet In fill height.
b. Fishing preserve reservoirs not to exceed
				20 acre-feet in capacity or 20 feet in fill height.
c. Floodwater detention reservoirs not to
				exceed 50 acre-feet in capacity, 20 feet in fill height, or 20 acre-feet of
				inactive capacity; and providing said dam has a minimum outlet of 18 inches in
				diameter.
d. Facilities diverting
				from springs where the yield does not exceed 25 g.p.m. (0.056 CPS) for stock or
				domestic purposes only, shall be considered as ground water and the ground
				water application procedure must be used.
Facilities diverting from springs where the yield exceeds 25
				  g.p.m,, (0.Q56 CFS) for stock purposes only, must follow the filing procedure
				  outlined by this Chapter, and will be limited to 25 g.p.m. (0.056 CFS).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-2 - General Requirements

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Unless otherwise
				specified by this Chapter, all applicable requirements of this Manual shall
				apply.
b. Applications coming
				within the specified limitations in Section
				1 of this
				Chapter, may be accompanied by aerial photographs or United States Geological
				Survey quadrangle maps conforming to Section
				3 of this
				Chapter.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-3 - Aerial Photographs or U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Maps

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Each application
				must be accompanied by an original quadrangle map or an aerial photograph. To
				facilitate preparation and filing, this office requests the size of the aerial
				photographs or U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps to be 9" x 9". However, 8" x 10" size
				will be acceptable. (Xerox or other similar copies are not
				acceptable.)
b. The minimum scale
				of 2" = 1 mile will be acceptable.
c. The preferred scale of aerial photographs
				is 4" = 1 mile.
d. The preferred
				scale of U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps is 1:24000,
(1" =2000').
e. The scale must be shown on all U.S.G.S.
				quadrangle maps and aerial photographs.
f. A "north arrow" must be shown, and the
				U.S.G.S. quadrangle map or photograph should be oriented so that the top is
				north.
g. When any part of a
				section is involved in an application, the entire section, subdivided into
				forties, lots, tracts, homestead entries, etc., as applicable, must be shown
				and properly identified including the section number, township and
				range.
h. A corner of the public
				land survey must be identified on the ground and accurately shown on the aerial
				photograph or U.S.G.S. quadrangle map. Such corner should be the nearest
				available corner to the facility involved.
i. The location of the facility must be
				accurately shown within the proper 40-acre subdivision or
				subdivisions.
j. Streams must be
				identified by name.
k. The name of
				the facility should be shown on the lower right hand corner of the map, and
				adequate space for scamping the permit number must be provided, (See sample map
				on page 51).
l. The aerial
				photographs or U.S.G.S. quadrangle maps need not be certified by a licensed
				engineer or land surveyor, but the statement of declaration on the application
				and on the Reservoir Application Supplemental Sheet for filings on Form S.W. 3,
				must be signed by the applicant or his agent.
m. Black waterproof ink must be used for
				information shown on these maps. DO NOT USE BALL-POINT PENS.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-4 - Stock Reservoirs

Current through July 13, 2024
Applications for stock reservoirs not exceeding 20 acre-feet
				  in capacity or 20 feet in fill height, may either be filed on Form S.W. 4, (the
				  regular Stock Reservoir application form) in accordance with the requirements
				  of Section
				  6 of
				  Chapter V, (page 33); or such applications may be filed under the provisions of
				  this Chapter as follows:
a. Use Form
				S.W. 4. Complete the form in accordance with Section
				6 of
				Chapter V, (page 38) except for the following:
(1) The Location Map and Area Map on page 2
				of the application form, are not required if the application is accompanied by
				an aerial photograph or U.S.G.S. quadrangle map. (See Section
				3 of this
				Chapter, page 47).
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-5 - Fishing Preserve Reservoirs

Current through July 13, 2024
Applications for fishing preserve reservoirs not exceeding 20
				  acre-feet in capacity or 20 feet in fill height, may be filed on Form S.W, 3,
				  (the regular Reservoir application form) in accordance with the requirements of
				  Section
				  4 of
				  Chapter V, (page 35); or such application may be filed on Form S.W. 3 with the
				  Reservoir Application Supplemental Sheet, Form S.W, 3-A, under the provisions
				  of this Chapter as follows:
a.
				Complete the reservoir application form, Form S.W, 3 in accordance with Section
				4 of
				Chapter V, (page 35), with the following exceptions:
(1) ITEM 5 -- "The outlet of the proposed
				reservoir is located , . . ." - A corner tie is not required but should be
				provided if such information has been determined. However, the location of the
				reservoir by proper 40-acre subdivision, section, township and range, must be
				specified,
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-6 - Supply Ditches

Current through July 13, 2024
If a supply ditch is to be used to fill or to furnish
				  additional water from another source for a
stock
				  reservoir
or
fishing preserve reservoir
,
				  a separate application for the supply ditch wiil be required. Such application
				  must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Sections
				  2 and
				  3 of
				  Chapter V, page 34, and shell require a linen tracing.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-7 - Floodwater Detention Reservoirs

Current through July 13, 2024
Applications for flood-water detention reservoirs not
				  exceeding 50 acre-feet in capacity, 20 feet in fill height, 20 acre-feet of
				  inactive capacity; and providing said dam has a minimum outlet of 18 inches in
				  diameter; may be filed in accordance with the same procedure and requirements
				  as specified for fishing preserve reservoirs in Section
				  5 of this
				  Chapter.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 6 - SPECIAL APPLICATIONS › Section 6-8 - Springs - Stock Water Facilities

Current through July 13, 2024
a. Use Form S.W. 1,
				(the regular application form for a Permit to Appropriate Surface Water). Refer
				to Chapter lit, page 6, for general instructions. The following exception shall
				apply:
(1) ITEM 5 -- "The point of diversion
				of the proposed works is located . , . ." - A corner tie shall not normally be
				required- However, in the case of other springs in the immediate area, and to
				avoid possible conflicts, a corner tie may be necessary; therefore, serious
				consideration should be given to providing & surveyed corner tie at the
				time of initial filing. In any case, the location of the point of diversion by
				proper 40-acre subdivisions, section, township and range, must be
				specified.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-1 - Responsibility

Current through July 13, 2024
In ail cases, the engineer or surveyor who signs an
				  application or map will be held personally responsible for the correctness and
				  completeness of his work, including the work done by chose in his employ or
				  under his direction.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-2 - Accuracy

Current through July 13, 2024
The accuracy of measurement required on all water right
				  surveys shall conform in general to the principles set forth in the American
				  Congress on Surveying and Mapping publication entitled "Technical Standards for
				  Property Surveys." Measurements shall be made with instruments capable of
				  attaining the required accuracy for the particular problem involved. The
				  minimum accuracy of linear measurements involving ties to head gates or other
				  control points shall be 1/500, and the maximum allowable error in any tie,
				  regardless of length, shall be 10 feet. Irrigated acreages in each subdivision
				  should be accurate to the nearest 1/10 of an acre.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-3 - Care

Current through July 13, 2024
Care must be taken to determine and accurately locate the
				  irrigable land. The boundaries of irrigable land should be meandered unless
				  they follow section lines or regular subdivision lines of a section, or unless
				  such boundaries can be accurately defined through the use of aerial
				  photos.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-4 - Corner Ties

Current through July 13, 2024
The following points must be located by course and distance
				  from a corner of the public land survey:
a. The head gate (point of diversion) of a
				ditch or other facility;
b( The point of starting of an
				  extension or enlargement;
c. The outlet of a reservoir, which is
				defined as the point where the center line of the top of the dam intersects the
				center line of the outlet conduit.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-5 - Section Line Intersections

Current through July 13, 2024
At all points where a ditch, pipeline, reservoir outlet
				  conduit, or the high-water line of a reservoir, intersects a section line, the
				  distance along the section line to the nearest corner of the public land survey
				  must be determined. Deviation from this requirement may be granted in cases
				  where the corners are nonexistent or where undue economic hardship would occur
				  as a result of complying with this requirement. The reasons for noncompliance
				  with this requirement must be noted on the map.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-6 - Latest Accepted Survey

Current through July 13, 2024
The engineer or surveyor should obtain full information
				  concerning the latest accepted survey (including protractions of unsurveyed
				  areas) of any lands involved in a water right application or petition. This
				  information should be obtained from the office of the U.S. Department of the
				  Interior, Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 1828, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 82001,
				  or from county records or other sources of information, prior to making his
				  survey or preparing his map.
Wyoming Administrative Code › Agency 037 - Engineer, State › Sub-Agency 0006 - Surface Water › Chapter 7 - SURVEYS › Section 7-7 - Field Notes

Current through July 13, 2024
The State Engineer may require copies of field notes of
				  surveys. The engineer or surveyor should keep a complete record of each survey
				  made, including a print of the map, facts coming to his knowledge at the time,
				  copies of all field notes, reports, and correspondence, in order that such
				  evidence may be produced in the future if necessary.