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Show Final Report Hydrologic Model Analysis of the Provo River Basin streamgage measurements themselves. The balanced hydrologic database should give useful, predictive results. Additional documentation of the hydrologic analysis is presented in draft Technical Memorandum # 2 - Hydrologic Analysis ( CUWCD, 1993a). 2.4 Provo River Water Rights Analysis The purpose of the water rights analysis of the Provo River drainage was to develop a complete, prioritized database of the significant water rights and institutional arrangements that affect the allocation of water throughout the Basin. A second purpose was to translate this database into a form usable by the PROSIM model. The analysis process included collecting available information on specific water rights and institutional arrangements, discussing these rights and arrangements with individuals knowledgeable and concerned about Provo River water rights, and analyzing and simplifying this information into formats that would be usable by the model code. 2.4.1 Collection of Water Rights Data Water rights data were collected from the Utah State water rights database; the Provo, Weber, and Duchesne river commissioners; the USER; the Provo River Decree; and major water users. The State database is a computerized index of all water rights in the State. Searches were conducted of this database by source ( Provo River), name of owners, and location. The result of these searches was combined into a master water rights file for further analysis. Meetings were conducted with the Weber River Commissioner and the Provo River Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. Telephone conversations were conducted with the Duchesne River Commissioner. Schedules and tables of deliveries and water rights were reviewed, and information about the operation of the rivers was obtained. A listing of water rights held in the name of the USER was obtained from USER staff. Additionally, the following information from the Draft Supplement to the Bonneville Unit Definite Plan Report ( USBR, 1988) was reviewed and discussed. • Weber River Divertible Flow Study • Provo River Project Operations Study • Jordanelle Reservoir Operation Study • Upper Provo River Lakes Stabilization Study January 1998 Page 14 |