PDFWAC 173-559-040
Allocation for future surface water appropriations.
(1) The department determines that surface water is available for appropriation from the Upper Colville River stream management unit and the Lower Colville River stream management unit except as provided in WAC 173-559-050(2). Tables 3 and 4 show the available amounts in cubic feet per second during specified periods, as follows:
Table 3 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Upper Colville River Stream Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second) | ||||
Month | Base Flow | Future Consumptive Uses | ||
Jan. | 30 | 47 | ||
Feb. | 41 | 68 | ||
Mar. | 61 | 129 | ||
April | 44 | 256 | ||
May | 20 | 192 | ||
June | 13 | 93 | ||
July | ||||
1-15 | 12 | 18 | ||
16-31 | 12 | 0 | ||
Aug. | 11 | 0 | ||
Sept. | 17 | 0 | ||
Oct. | 27 | 16 | ||
Nov. | 43 | 21 | ||
Dec. | 36 | 37 | ||
Table 4 Allocation of Public Surface Water from the Lower Colville River Management Unit (Units in Cubic Feet Per Second) | ||||
Month | Base Flow | Future Consumptive Uses | ||
Jan. | 80 | 47 | ||
Feb. | 100 | 68 | ||
Mar. | 157 | 129 | ||
April | 200 | 256 | ||
May | 135 | 256 | ||
June | 70 | 94 | ||
July | ||||
1-15 | 43 | 18 | ||
16-31 | 43 | 0 | ||
Aug. | 33 | 0 | ||
Sept. | 49 | 0 | ||
Oct. | 70 | 17 | ||
Nov. | 100 | 21 | ||
Dec. | 90 | 37 | ||
(2) Total appropriations for nonconsumptive uses may exceed the allocation limits specified in Tables 3 and 4.
(3) Monthly allocations in Tables 3 and 4 do not apply to the use of stored water. Specific provision will be included in all reservoir permits regarding period of filling, use and release of water.
[Order DE 77-6, § 173-559-040, filed 7/22/77.]