WETLAND POND CONSIDERATIONS

  1. If intercepting ground water, you will need to file for a well permit with the Colorado Division of Water Resources. The State requires an augmentation plan to replace water lost through evaporation.
  2. Contact US Army Corps of Engineers for a permit. They will make an on site inspection upon request.

Information required for site inspection:

  1. Legal description. Section, Township, Range & County.

   B.   Vicinity map in the county – so the US Army Corps of Engineers can find the site.

  1. Identify the wetland in drawing. Show the location of the proposed pond. Include the area of the wetland to be affected. Need area (sq. ft. or ac.) of excavated area and area of spoil material or fill and where it will be placed.
  1. In Boulder and Jefferson counties – You have to have a survey done by a consultant to be sure that an endangered plant (Ute ladies’ tresses orchid) is not present. The report needs to be sent to the US Fish & Wildlife Service for their concurrence. Without the report, the US Army Corps of Engineers will not issue a permit.
  2. If intercepting runoff, contact the Division I Water Court to see if anyone has filled on that excess water.

    3. Division of Water Resources (970) 352-8712
    Rm 209 (970) 352-8760
    800 8th Ave.
    Greeley, CO 80631

    US Army Corps of Engineers (303) 979-4120
    9307 S. Platte Canyon Road
    Littleton, CO 80128

    Division I Water Court (970) 356-4000 x 4550
    P.O. Box C
    Greeley, CO 80632

  3. If constructing a dam, the State Engineer must be notified.

State Engineer
Division of Water Resources (303) 866-3581
1313 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203