037-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-15

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 5-15 - Information to be Shown

a. The well must be shown in such a manner that its location stands out clearly, and the name must be shown. Sufficient detail of the conveyance system must be shown so that it is apparent as to how water will be conveyed to each subdivision. On ground water plats, it should be noted whether the system carries ground water, surface water, or both.

b. Entire sections must be shown in all cases. When any part of a section is involved in an application or petition, the entire section, subdivided into forties and lots, must be shown. Where lots or tracts are shown, they must be plainly labeled on the plat, and the entire lot or tract is to be shown. Homestead entries and mineral surveys are to be related to the nearest section to indicate their position in the township. In cases where the well is located within a recorded subdivision, an insert showing the well location within the section may be added.

c. Certificate of Engineer or Surveyor must be shown. An example is shown on page 54 and may be used as a general guide.

d. The location and acreage of all lands being irrigated in each subdivision must be shown on ground water plats.

  • (1) Such lands must be indicated on the plat by symbols or cross hatching.
  • (2) Lands under different permits must be shown by distinctively different crosshatching or symbols.
  • (3) The plat must contain a legend showing the kind of cross-hatching or symbols.
  • (4) Watercoloring wrinkles the linen and therefore must not be used.
  • (5) The lands shown on a ground water plat must be the actual acreage irrigated from the ground water source at the time of the survey.

e. On ground water plats, only the actual acreage irrigated from existing surface water sources should be shown. The source of the surface water must be identified. For example: "Jones Ditch conveys water from Sweetwater Creek." It is not necessary to research water right records; only to show what is actually in the field.

f For secondary recovery operations, all injection wells, distribution lines and storage facilities are to be shown. If a separator is the source of the water, a tie to the separator must be provided.

037-5 Wyo. Code R. § 5-15