AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Water Rights

SERIES: 82672
TITLE: Township and range files
DATES: 1905-
ARRANGEMENT: undated

DESCRIPTION: This is a record of all wells that are located in a specified township and range. It is used to provide a profile of the underground water geology and it also is used by the state engineer to verify that the wells comply with state regulations. The files include copies of Report of Well and Tunnel Driller which gives the report number, the date filed, the name and address of the well driller, the owner's name and address, the location of the water supply, the number of the approved application, the well location, the date work was begun, the date work was completed, the maximum quantity of water as flowing on completion of well, the total depth, the water pressure, the size and kind of casing, the depth of water bearing stratum, the log of well, and the type of cap or valve. Includes historical applications for appropriation of water use prior to 1950.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

May Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 06/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 100 years and then return to agency.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

This record is of long-term value for its research potential and for the staff use.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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