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Application for Water Storage Right - Colorado 2026

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The document is an application form for water rights in the District Court, Water Division of Colorado. It outlines the necessary information required from the applicant, including details about the water storage right being sought, legal descriptions of locations, sources of water, and intended uses. The form also includes sections for verification and certification of notice to landowners regarding the application.

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Begin by entering your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number in the designated fields. If there are multiple applicants, attach a separate document with their details.
Provide the name of the reservoir and legal description of the dam's location. Use UTM coordinates if available, ensuring you include the source of these coordinates.
Fill in details about the water source and any ditches used to fill the reservoir. Include UTM coordinates and legal descriptions as required.
Indicate dates related to appropriation and beneficial use of water. Specify amounts claimed in acre feet and diversion rates if applicable.
List all proposed uses for the water right, including irrigation details if relevant. Attach maps as needed.
Complete any additional remarks or pertinent information before signing and dating your application.

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Can you sell water rights in Colorado?

A water right in Colorado is regarded as a real property interest akin to land for the purposes of ownership and conveyancing. It can be bought, sold, moved and put to different uses without limitation, so long as that change does not injure the vested rights of other water rights owners.

Which water rights policy is Colorado regulated under?

Water rights in Colorado are unique when compared to other parts of the United States. The use of water is governed by what is known as the Prior Appropriation System. This system of water allocation controls who uses how much water, the types of uses allowed, and when those waters can be used.

How to store water on your property?

Polyethylene water tanks are ideal for holding water up to 20,000 gallons. For larger volumes up to 100,000 gallons, galvanized steel water tanks are the way to go. If you are collecting water on your property and storing it, sometimes the growth of algae can be a problem.

Do I have water rights on my property in Colorado?

In Colorado, there is no ownership registry for water rights, and the Office of the State Engineer does not have ownership information. To determine which water rights go with your land, you must research the deeds at your county clerks office.

What is the water policy in Colorado?

Under the Colorado Constitution, the water of every natural stream that is not claimed by a water right owner, called unappropriated water, is the property of the public and available for appropriation. Water rights are created by using water for a legally recognized use, such as irrigation.

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Who owns the water rights to a property in Colorado?

In Colorado, water rights are primarily governed by the doctrine of prior appropriation, often summarized as first in time, first in right. This means that the first person to divert water and put it to beneficial use has priority over others who may wish to use the water later.

Do property owners who live on or next to water have certain rights?

Littoral rights are granted to property owners whose land borders large, non-flowing bodies of water, such as ponds, lakes, seas, and oceans. These rights typically allow property owners to use and enjoy the shoreline adjacent to their property.

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