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South Kamas Irrigation and New Washington Irrigation Improvement Project Strategic Funding Pool

Funding to assist in the piping of 4,930 feet of canal near the Woodland Cemetery

Project Description

Within this 4,930-foot section, the canal bank is twenty feet in elevation above the highway and initial findings by Hansen, Allen & Luce suggest this area is most likely to fail. To avoid a catastrophic canal failure, the irrigation companies would like to prioritize this section to eliminate the risk. In addition, drought conditions have resulted in a reduction of available water. By piping the canal, there will be a reduction in water lost from seepage. The pipe would also eliminate evaporation losses. 

Once the system is pressurized local farmers in the area will be able to convert to wheel lines and pivots, which will significantly increase irrigation water efficiencies throughout the entire area. Hansen, Allen & Luce estimated an approximate 237-acre feet of water savings per year along the 4,930-foot section.

Map of South Kamas Irrigation and New Washington Irrigation project
  • County: Summit County
  • Year active: FY 2024
  • Duration: 2 years

Partners

South Kamas Irrigation Company, New Washington Irrigation Company, Kamas Valley Conservation District, Utah Department of Agriculture and Food – Water Optimization Program, Francis City. 

Conservation practices involved

  • Irrigation Pipeline (430)
  • Structure for Water Control (587)
  • Sprinkler System (442)
  • Irrigation Land Leveling (464)
  • Irrigation Water Management (449)

When to Apply

Program applications are accepted on a continual basis. However, NRCS establishes application ranking dates for evaluation, ranking and approval of eligible applications. Applications received after the ranking date will be automatically deferred to the next funding period. 


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