[SUMMARY OF FINAL SUBMITTED VERSION]
SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF WATER DIVERSION AND USE FOR
2012
Primary Owner:
SOPER-WHEELER COMPANY, LLC
Statement Number:
S004762
Date Submitted:
06/25/2015
1. Water is used under |
Riparian Claim
Pre-1914 Claim
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2. Year diversion commenced |
1880
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3-4. Maximum Rate of Diversion for each Month and
Amount of Water Diverted and Used
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Month |
Rate of diversion
(GPM)
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Amount directly diverted
(Acre-Feet)
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Amount diverted or
collected to storage
(Acre-Feet)
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Amount beneficially used
(Acre-Feet)
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January |
300 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
February |
300 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
March |
300 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
April |
300 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
May |
300 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
June |
300 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
July |
300 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
August |
300 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
September |
300 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
October |
300 |
39 |
0 |
39 |
November |
300 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
December |
300 |
39 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
|
468 |
0 |
234 |
Comments |
This water statement, S004762, is for water diverted out of Gold Lake, Plumas County, CA. In 1880 a small dam and ditch were constructed to take the waters of Gold Lake and transport them into Silver Lake from where they were further sent to hydraulic gold mining and ranching uses through an extensive system of ditches to the various points of use. The use of Gold Lake water continued until about 1905 when the ditch to Silver Lake was abandoned and the water allowed to flow down Jacks Meadow Creek to Silver Creek, and down Silver Creek to the point of diversion for this water. The water right is a deeded right to all the water from Gold Lake dating from 1880; however, the flow is the natural flow in the watercourse these days. The amount diverted stated above is from estimates of what was claimed and used over the years. Currently, most of the water is left in the watercourse for wildlife and habitat uses. |
Water Transfers
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8e. Water transfered
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No
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8f. Quantity transfered (Acre-Feet)
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8g. Dates which transfer occurred
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/
to
/
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8h. Transfer approved by
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Water Supply Contracts
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8i. Water supply contract
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No
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8j. Contract with
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8k. Other provider
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8l. Contract number
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8m. Source from which contract water was diverted
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8n. Point of diversion same as identified water right
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8o. Amount (Acre-Feet) authorized to divert under this contract
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8p. Amount (Acre-Feet) authorized to be diverted in
2012
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8q. Amount (Acre-Feet) projected for
2013
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8r. Exchange or settlement of prior rights
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8s. All monthly reported diversion claimed under the prior rights
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8t. Amount (Acre-Feet) of reported diversion solely under contract
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5. Water Diversion Measurement
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a. |
Measurement |
Direct measurement using a device listed in Section 1 is
"not locally cost effective" for water directly diverted
and/or diverted to storage
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b. |
Types of measuring devices used |
-
Other: Visual estimates, historic uses
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c. |
Additional technology used |
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Description of additional technology used |
None
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d. |
Who installed your measuring device(s) |
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e. |
Make, model number, and last calibration date of your measuring device(s) |
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f. |
Why direct measurement using a device listed in Section 1 is
"not locally cost effective"
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-
No power at diversion point
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Other
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Explanation of why use of devices and technologies listed in
Section 1 are "not locally cost effective"
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S004762 is a claim for waters of Gold Lake. These waters currently flow from Gold Lake down Jacks Meadow Creek to Silver Creek, where they are subject to diversion by the Diverter as part of the water rights for Spanish Ranch. These waters are closely associated with S004761, the Silver Lake/Silver Creek rights. Most of the waters "diverted" are left in Silver Creek for wildlife and habitat. The Diverter is exploring the feasibility of a hydro electrical generation facility using certain of these waters in the future.
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g. |
Method(s) used as an alternative to direct measurement |
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Explanation of method(s) used as an alternative to direct measurement |
Estimates are based upon information from original uses that occurred over the years from this source.
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6. Purpose of Use
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Domestic |
12 houses, 4 trailers; minor amounts
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Irrigation |
150
Acres
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Other |
Dust abatement, in-stream, and fire protection
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7. Changes in Method of Diversion |
No change since last Statement. Water flows down Jacks Meadow Creek to Silver Creek, then down Silver Creek to the point of diversion into the pipeline system feeding the water right to Spanish Ranch.
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8. Conservation of Water |
a. |
Are you now employing water conservation efforts? |
No
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Describe any water conservation efforts you have initiated |
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b. |
Amount of water conserved |
Acre-Feet
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I have data to support the above surface water use reductions due
to conservation efforts.
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9. Water Quality and Wastewater Reclamation |
a.
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Are you now or have you been using reclaimed water from a wastewater
treatment facility, desalination facility, or water polluted by waste to
a degree which unreasonably affects such water for other beneficial
causes?
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No
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b. |
Amount of reduced diversion |
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Type of substitute water supply |
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Amount of substitute water supply used |
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I have data to support the above surface water use reductions due to the
use of a substitute water supply
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10. Conjuctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater |
a. |
Are you now using groundwater in lieu of surface water?
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No
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b. |
Amount of groundwater used |
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I have data to support the above surface water use reductions due to
the use of groundwater.
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11a. Additional Remarks |
As stated above, this claim is for waters of Gold Lake that once were diverted by ditch to Silver Lake and then through various ditches to hydraulic gold mining and ranching uses. Currently the waters of S004762 flow down Jacks Meadow Creek to Silver Creek where they are subject to diversion. Most water now continues down Silver Creek for wildlife and habitat. The Diverter is exploring the feasibility of future use of the waters for hydro electrical generation where the water will flow down the Spanish Ranch pipeline to the generation facility and then released back into Spanish Creek below the confluence with Silver Creek.
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Attachments |
File Name |
Description |
Size |
No Attachments |
Contact Information of the Person Submitting the Form |
First Name |
William |
Last Name |
Apger |
Relation to Water Right |
Other: Authorized Official |
The information in the report
is true to the best of his/her knowledge and belief
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Yes
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