AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Water Rights

SERIES: 82668
TITLE: Exchange automated data system
DATES: 1987-
ARRANGEMENT: none

DESCRIPTION: This is a data system that records the exchange applications filed with the state. This exchange allows the transfer of water from one body of water to another in order to prevent the waste of water or to facilitate distribution of the water. This system is used to keep a history of all exchanges. The information includes the number of acre feet of water, the area inundated, the exchange number, the type of diverting works, the owner's name and address, the direction and distance of the exchange, the water sources involved, the depth and diameter of any affected well, and the type of water use involved.

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

Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

This record is used to maintain a history of these exchanges. The retention is based on the wishes of the staff. At a later date, this retention should be reviewed again to determine when the information should be taken off line and stored on tape.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public