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Home My WebLink About20080473.tiff • USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW AMENDED USR 468 APPLICATION IMPROVEMENTS AND PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DOUGAN COMPRESSOR STATION DOUGAN COMPRESSOR STATION Township 1 North, Range 66 West, 6th P.M. Section 14: Part of the NW/4 Weld County, Colorado • Applicant: Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC An Anadarko Company 1999 Broadway, Suite 3700 Denver, Colorado 80202 KerrltkGee November 2, 2007 • EXHIBIT Qs 2008-0473 • • SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW(USR)APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED: • RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# /$ CASE#ASSIGNED: APPLICATION RECEIVED BY: PLANNER ASSIGNED: Parcel Number 1 471 - 14-0-00 01 2 (12 digit number-found on Tax I.D. information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office,or www.co.weld.co.us). Legal Description Part of the NW/4, Section 14, Township 1 North, Range 66 West Flood Plain: No Zone District: Agricultural , Total Acreage: 40.24, Overlay District: Geological Hazard: No , Airport Overlay District: FEE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY: Name: Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC, do Cheryl Diedrich Work Phone# 720-929-6000 Home Telephone: Email Address: Cheryl.Diedrich@4nadarko.com. Address: 1999 Broadway, Suite 3700 City/State/Zip: Denver, CO 80202 OIL AND GAS LEASEHOLD OWNER: Name: Noble Energy, Inc. Work Phone# (303) 389-3600 Home Telephone: Email Address: Address: 1625 Broadway, Suite 2000 City/State/Zip Denver, CO 80202 APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(See Below:Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent): • Name: Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC Address: 1999 Broadway, Suite 3700 City/State/Zip: Denver, CO 80202 Business Telephone: 720-929-6000 Fax No: 720-929-7521 PROPOSED USE: Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC ("KMG") uses this site as a compressor station location. I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my(our) knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicting that the s' tory has t legal authority to sign for the corporation. Si u or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date • 11111111111IIIIIIIIIII /III/III 11111111 III 11111 /III III 3393630 06/05/2006 04:17P Weld County, CO -630 1 of 2 R 11.00 D 0.00 Steve Moreno Clerk&Recorder • POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR GENERAL PURPOSES IN U.S. KERR-MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP,a Delaware limited partnership("Kerr-McGee")with its principal offices in Houston,Texas,does hereby constitute and appoint JOSEPH H.LORENZO as its true and lawful agent and Attorney-in-Fact to perform in the name of Kerr-McGee, in conjunction with or relating directly or indirectly to the oil, gas and other minerals business of said partnership, any or all of the following acts: (1) To acquire,operate, convey, assign,exchange or otherwise deal with any and all interests in real property or personal property in the United States of America, including but not limited to areas owned or administered by,or subject to the jurisdiction of any federal,state or local governmental authority,excluding only Outer Continental Shelf Lands of the United States of America; (2) To buy, sell, exchange, process, refine, store or transport oil, gas and other minerals or the products derived therefrom within the United States of America; (3) To execute and deliver contracts, deeds, leases, options, bids, applications or offers to lease, extensions, renewals, assignments,releases, rights-of-way, easements,permits, bonds, statements of interest and of holding,other statements and reports,and any other instruments or documents of any nature whatsoever,relating to the property interests or activities described in(1)and(2)above; and (4) To perform such other acts as may, in the discretion of said Attorney-in-Fact, be necessary and • proper to generally carry out the powers specifically enumerated above. Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP, hereby ratifies and confirms all acts performed by said Attorney-in-Fact • pursuant to this Power of Attorney, and hereby waives any and all defenses which might otherwise be available to Kerr-McGee to contest,negate or disaffirm such acts. Said Attorney-in-Fact is prohibited from filing simultaneous offers on behalf of any other participant in any federal lease sale. This Power of Attorney shall become effective as of the Effective Date shown below,and shall continue in full force and effect until the Expiration Date shown below unless duly revoked in writing at an earlier date by Kea-McGee: Effective Date: May 15,2006 Expiration Date: January 16,2008 IN ESS�WHEREOF,this Power of Attorney is executed as of the Effective Date shown above.5 1.4 44 g �F KERR-MCGEE OIL&GAS ONSHORE LP R4..''1 4. Delaware limited partnership niisIca(44% ,�s t Secretary, James J. eclmer,Vice President �1► • • Executive Summary 2. Executive Summary • 2.1 DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE This Application for an amended Use by Special Review Permit is submitted by Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC ("KMG") as successor in interest to K N Wattenberg Transmission LTD. KMG currently uses this site for a compressor station to compress gas for transportation through the pipelines together with additional equipment as identified on the attached Special Review Plat. KMG does not intend to change the nature of the use of the site, but may modernize equipment over a period of time. It is KMG's intent to update this site for land use permitting purposes. 2.2 SITE IMPROVEMENTS KMG constructed this compressor station with improvements as identified on the attached Special Review Plat. The proposed improvements are a radio tower station which is also detailed. A. Characteristics of Installation Construction is expected to begin on the radio tower station as soon as KMG receives building permits. A photo of this type of installation is included in this application for reference (See Graphics). 2.3 CHARACTERISTICS OF MAINTENANCE B. The compressor station operates 365 days per year, 7 days per week, and 24 hours per day and is designed so that it may be operated unattended. An automated emergency shut down system will constantly monitor conditions at the station and will shut down the entire station in an emergency. A • call out system, operated on an uninterruptible power supply, will notify KMG of station shutdowns or any operational problems. 2.4 RELATIVE PLANS • Noise: All requirements set forth in applicable COGCC regulations regarding Noise will be met by KMG in its operations. Exhaust from all engines, motors and related equipment shall be vented in a direction away from occupied buildings where practical. • Vibration: All requirements set forth in applicable COGCC regulations regarding Vibration will be met by KMG in its operations. No unusual vibration is anticipated from the proposed operation. • Air and Water Quality: All requirements set forth in applicable COGCC regulations regarding Air and Water Quality will be met by KMG in its operations. KMG will comply with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations by filing an Air Pollution Emissions Notice(A.P.E.N.) and any other additional required application data, if production volumes exceed required thresholds, and will install emissions control devices as warranted to obtain required reductions of ozone precursors. The COGCC sets forth specific requirements for casing depth in order to protect ground water sources. Produced water will be hauled away and properly disposed of in accordance with COGCC regulations. • Odor: All requirements set forth in applicable COGCC regulations regarding Odor will be met by KMG in its operations. No noxious, prolonged or unusually high amounts of odor are expected from the proposed operation. • Dougan Compressor Station 2.1 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Executive Summary • Visual Impacts: All requirements set forth in applicable COGCC regulations regarding Visual Impacts will be met by KMG in its operations. The permanent facilities will be painted in • accordance with COGCC regulations in a manner so as to harmoniously blend with the surrounding environment. The site will be reclaimed to as near the original grades as practicable. • Wildlife Impacts: All requirements set forth in applicable COGCC regulations regarding Wildlife will be met by KMG in its operations. No significant impact of wildlife is expected. KMG's Environmental Coordinator has performed a site inspection and has cleared this location for any environmental issues. • Public Safety: The completed site is surrounded with a chain-link fence and gate with adequate lock. The station will be monitored daily by KMG personnel. A complete Emergency Response Plan has been prepared and reviewed by the local Fire Authority. (Protection Plan). • Access Roads: KMG will utilize the existing access roads from WCR 10. The access road is constructed to accommodate emergency vehicles and shall be properly engineered with a 20' width, an aggregate base course surface of 6 inches compacted to a minimum density of 95% of the maximum density. The road shall be properly graded and culverts shall be utilized where necessary. • • Dougan Compressor Station 2-2 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Use By Special Review Questionnaire 3. Use By Special Review Questionnaire • 3.1 EXPLAIN, IN DETAIL, THE PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY. Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC ("KMG") currently operates this site as a compressor station to compress gas for transportation through the pipelines together with additional equipment as identified on the attached Special Review Plat. 3.2 EXPLAIN HOW THIS PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THE WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The station and improvements comports with the intent and stated goals of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan in that it is planned in being assembled in a consolidated and coordinated manner. Utilities, services and roads already exist. 3.3 EXPLAIN HOW THIS PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THE WELD COUNTY COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 23(ZONING)AND THE ZONE DISTRIT IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED. In particular, this proposal avoids any interference with the operation of prime farmland within the County or encroachment upon residential or other incompatible land uses. It will also contribute to the expansion of the County's industrial economic base by providing an essential function in the production of natural gas in the County. The operation of the station and improvements will not impose any new burdens or costs upon the County and will be a self-sustaining operation. No currently productive agricultural lands or residential areas will be impacted. 3.4 WHAT TYPES OF USES SURROUND THIS SITE? EXPLAIN HOW THE PROPOSED USE IS CONSISTENT AND COMPATIBLE WITH SURROUNDING LAND USES. • The current station site is located within an Agricultural Zone District and therefore, additional consideration is taken to ensure that it is established and operated in a manner that is compatible with existing and planned uses in the area. The station itself has been classified as an Industrial Zone. The soil for the property is composed of Valent and Valent, Vona,and Olney Loamy sands. The compression, treatment and processing of natural gas produced in Weld County is a necessary component of marketing this valuable resource. Providing the required treatment will not only foster the development of an important economic base but, in so doing, will contribute to the convenience and general welfare of the present and future residents of the County. The station contributes to the County's tax base with little or no adverse impact in terms of additional roads or other governmental expenditures. 3.5 DESCRIBE, IN DETAIL, THE FOLLOWING: 3.5.1 How many people will use this site? Employees, maintenance personnel, contractors and representatives of other companies may be present at the site from time to time, but normally the station will be unattended. A maximum of 10 people may be at the site at one time. 3.5.2 How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site? The station will be operated by the same personnel. One operator currently maintains the Station for 8 to 10 hours per day. 3.5.3 What are the hours of operation? • The station operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week,365 days per year. Dougan Compressor Station 3-1 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Use By Special Review Questionnaire 3.5.4 What type and how may structures will be erected (built) on this site? • The major structures erected at the station include: GAS COMPRESSORS: 1 ea. - Cooper Bessemer QUAD gas compressor w/C.B. engine & compressors, mufflers, air filter, & related accessories Unit 21. BUILDINGS: 1 ea. - 40' x 40' metal building, break, shop and air compressor room w/concrete floor. 1 ea. - 50' x 20' dehy metal building with cement floor 1 ea. - 66' x 75' metal engine room building. AIR COMPRESSORS: 1 ea. - Ingersoll Rand air compressor type ESH2NL s/n W65C-N135 1 ea. - Gardner Denver Air Compressor 1 ea. —Desiccant air dryer VESSELS & TANKS: • 1 ea. - King Tool liquid receiver, 96" I.D., Model KHSS s/n 81-039 2 ea. - King Tool 36"horizontal filter, Model KT-VSWN-36-35 s/n 81-053, s/n 81-054 1 ea. - 26" Gas Conditioners, Inc. 3-phase skid mounted gas dehy w/26" O.D. separator tank, pump, reboiler, and related accessories. 1 ea. - 66" x 34" Gas Conditioners, Inc. contact tower s/n 01008-01 1 ea. - King Tool horizontal filter 12" O.D. s/n 81-096 1 ea. - King Tool vertical scrubber 12" O.D. 1 ea. - Peco vane mist eliminator, Model 95V-24, s/n 81-976-1 1 ea. - Peco vane mist eliminator, Model 95V-24, s/n 81-975-1 1 ea. - Smith Ind., Inc. scrubber 48" x 10", s/n 80-1680 1 ea. - Smith Ind., Inc. scrubber 48"x 10", s/n 80-1681 1 ea. - Smith Ind., Inc. scrubber 48" x 10", s/n 80-1682 • 1 ea. - C.E. Natco reboiler with tower and pump, s/n 46267-13, size: 18 x 1260 Dougan Compressor Station 3-2 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Use By Special Review Questionnaire 1 ea. - 4' x 10' Eaton glycol tank with pump • The major structures erected at the station include: (Continued) VESSELS & TANKS: (Continued) 1 ea. - 8' x 5' - 6" engine drain tank 1 ea. - 24" x 11' —3" Eaton ESDS air bottle, s/n JN-8083 2 ea. - 60" x 43' —6" Eaton air tank, s/n JN-8394, JN-8395 1 ea. - 66" x 43' 3"Eaton oil tank, s/n JN-8399 1 ea. - 48"x 21' —9" Eaton oil tank, s/n JN-8397 1 ea. - 66" x 37' —5" Eaton ambitrol tank, s/n JN-8398 1 ea. —66" x 43' - 6" Eaton ambitrol tank, s/n JN-8396 1 ea. - 29" x 5' —6" compressor vent drain tank 4 ea. - 96" x 28' - 5"Eaton product tank 1 ea. - 5' x 9' products tank header • 1 ea. - 8' x 22' produced water tank. 1 ea. - 4" meter run ANSI 600 w/Barton pressure & mercury temperature records —Dougan fuel run(Enclosed in Fisher 4' x 6' meter house) COOLING TOWERS: 2 ea. - Con-Rad cooling tower gas fin, Model# 1BF1240T11 4 ea. - Smith Co. cooling tower fin-fan, Model# 1F4011302 1 ea. - 8' x 5' —6"peco drain tank 1 ea. - 29"x 5' —6" air compressor drain tank. The radio tower is proposed. 3.5.5 What type and how many animals, if any,will be on site? None. What kind (type,size,weight) of vehicles will access this site and how often? • Dougan Compressor Station 3-3 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Use By Special Review Questionnaire Operating personnel will use pickups to access this site daily. • 3.5.6 Who will provide fire protect to this site? Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. 3.5.7 What is the water source on the property(both domestic and irrigation)? Bottled water shall be provided and will be utilized for drinking and hand washing. The water from the well that was drilled under the Well Permit# 122553 will be used for the restroom facilities and for the intermittent cleaning of the equipment at the station. Potable water will be supplied in bottles. 3.5.8 What is the sewage disposal system on the property (existing and proposed)? Bathroom facilities are available at the compressor site on this parcel using a non-potable water tank. Portable toilets shall be used during construction. The compressor station has a septic tank and leach field. 3.5.9 If storage or warehousing is proposed,what type of items will be stored? The storage tanks are itemized on the plot plan attached. 3.6 EXPLAIN THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPING FOR THE SITE. THE LANDSCAPING SHALL BE SEPARATELY SUBMITTED AS A LANDSCAPE PLAN MAP AS PART OF THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL. There is no landscaping proposed for the site. Unused areas will remain undeveloped range land. • 3.7 EXPLAIN ANY PROPOSED RECLAMATION PROCEDURES WHEN TERMINATION OF THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW ACTIVITY OCCURS. Applicant will remove all above ground equipment, buried and above ground piping and any concrete structures within 18 inches of the land surface. This site will be graded to match the contours of the surrounding properties. 3.8 EXPLAIN HOW THE STORM WATER DRAINAGE WILL BE HANDLED ON THE SITE. Kerr-McGee will adhere to all Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment's rules and regulations in regards to storm water discharge. 3.9 EXPLAIN HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO CONSTRUCT THIS SITE AND WHEN CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN. Construction is expected to begin within 30 days of obtaining the required building permits. The station is currently operating. 3.10 EXPLAIN WHERE STORAGE AND/OR STOCKPILE OF WASTES WILL OCCUR ON THIS SITE. Any waste products will be disposed of off-site. • Dougan Compressor Station 3-4 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado GENERAL NOTES 1 TOWER DES SHE ARE N STANDARD ANSVEA a iwi MO IOW APPROVED NATION,. 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BASER ACTIONS Tower Tower Assembly Height TOP TOTAL OTM A-Bolts FACE TOWER TOP 30 FEET BELOW TOP DOWNLOAD UPLIFT Number (Feet) Se 'on Patl NO. 12 REDO SPREAD ROUNDS•R FLATS ROUNDSOR FLATS (POUNDS) (POUNDS) SHEAR FOOT (POUNDS) (POUNDS) 55040090 40 3WN 4N 5B4 2'2 16.7 10.0 20.0 12.0 20,800 19,800 1 700 38,100 55050090 50 3WNB 5N 5B5 2'6 16.7 10.0 20.0 12.0 20,900 26,600 1,950 58,900 SS060D90 60 3WNB 5N SB5 2'8 142 8.5 17.5 10.5 33,700 32,400 1,930 71,400 SSS070D90 70 3WN 6N SI8X42AB 4'61/4 14.2 85 17.5 105 27,100 25,500 2,760 103,100 SS080D93 80 3WNB 6N 5/8X42AB 4'61)4 125 ?5 158 95 31,300 29,600 2,820 119.300 SS090090 90 3WN 7N 5/8X42AB 6'83/4 12.5 7.5 15,8 9.5 31,100 29,100 3050 169,900 SS100090 100 3WNB 7N 5/SX42AB 6'6 3/4 10,0 60 13.3 8.0 33.100 30,900 3,830 180,600 • 55110090 110 3WN BN 5/0%42AB 0'614 10.0 6.0 13.3 80 36,000 33,400 5,070 255,500 55120090 120 3WNB fiN 5/6X42AB 8'6314 83 5,0 11.7 ]0 30,100 35,400 5,100 270,300 55130090 130 3WN 9NH 5/8X42AB 10'63/4 63 50 117 7,0 42,900 39.]00 8.520 3]5800 55140090 140 3WNB 9NH 5/8X42AB 10'63/4 6.7 4.0 10.0 6,0 44,500 41,200 6,540 389,800 55150090 150 3WN 10NH 3/4X48AB 12'71/4 6.7 4.0 10.0 6.0 50,900 47,000 8280 533100 55180090 160 3WNB 10NH 3/4X48AB 12'71/4 5.0 3.5 8.3 5.0 52,700 40,700 8330 550,900 55170090 170 3WN 11N 7I8X60AB 14'77/8 58 35 83 5,0 60,900 56000 10570 739 500 55180090 180 3WNB 11N 7/8X60AB 14'77/8 5.0 3.0 7,5 4.5 62,900 57,900 10,650 763,700 55190090 190 3WN 12NH 7/8X60AB 16'83/8 5.0 3.0 75 4.5 73,000 68,900 13,060 1,007,000 • • • Site Selection 5. Site Selection • FOR COMMERCIAL SITES,PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BUSINESS EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Business Name: Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC Address: 16280 WCR 10, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Business Owner: Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC Address: 635 N. 7th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601 List three persons in the order to be called in the event of an emergency: Rob Smith, Sr. Plant Foreman, 635 N. 7th Ave.,, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4306 Dave Mildenberger, Pipeline Foreman, 635 N. 7'h Ave., Brighton,CO 80601 303-655-4308 Troy Person, Area Superintendent, 635 N. 7th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4339 • Business Hours: 7 AM to 5 PM Days: Monday—Friday Security Cameras on Location MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: EMERGENCY GENERATORS: I ea. - Emergency electricity generator, Caterpillar,Model 2T-8497, s/n 9NR05876, 320 hp. ACCESS DOORS ON BUILDINGS: COMPRESSOR BUILDING: North wall - 1 ea. mandoor South wall— 1 ea. mandoor East wall— 1 ea. mandoor and 1 ea. overhead door West wall— 1 ea. mandoor and 1 ea. overhead door • Dougan Compressor Station 5-1 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Site Selection • ACCESS DOORS ON BUILDINGS: (Continued) DEHY BUILDING: North wall -2 ea.mandoor South wall—2 ea. mandoor East wall— 1 ea. overhead door West wall—no access doors OFFICE BUILDING/SHOP North wall - 1 ea. mandoor and 1 ea. overhead door South wall—no access doors East wall— 1 ea. mandoor West wall—no access doors Is alcohol stored in building?No • Are drugs stored in building?No Are weapons stored in building?No UTILITY SHUT OFF LOCATIONS: Main Electrical: Center of the north property line inside the fence. Compressor fuel Gas Shut Off: Xcel service shutoff valve about 100' East of the compressor building. Office fuel gas: Comes off compressor discharge. Shut off valve is on South side of office building. Exterior Water Shutoff: None we are on a well for non-potable water. Use bottled for drinking water. Interior Water Shutoff: In the office building on the South wall of the furnace room. Sewer: Septic system. • Dougan Compressor Station 5-2 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado • • Emergency Response Contact List 13. Emergency Response Contact List Incident Contact Phone Number Comments Fire,explosion, FORT LUPTON Fire 911 or serious injury Protection District (303) 536-0161 Weld County Sheriffs 911 or Dept. (970) 392-4565 COGCC (303)894-2100 Fire,explosion, FORT LUPTON Fire 911 or associated with loss Protection District (303) 536-0161 of well control Weld County Sheriffs 911 or Dept. (970) 392-4565 COGCC (303)894-2100 Wild Well Control, Inc. (281)353-5481 Commercial well control contractor. Reporting required for spills of crude Spill or release COGCC 303-894-2100 oil, produced water, or E&P waste exceeding 5 bbl or all spills that impact surface or ground water. Reporting required for spills Weld County Sheriffs 911 or impacting surface water or for Dept. (970) 392-4565 reportable quantity spills of CERCLA hazardous substances. Colorado Department of Reporting required for spills Public Health and impacting surface water or for Environment reportable quantity spills of CERCLA hazardous substances. Reporting required for spills US EPA 800-227-8917 impacting surface water or for reportable quantity spills of CERCLA hazardous substances. Reporting required for spills National Response impacting surface water or for Center 800-424-8802 reportable quantity spills of CERCLA hazardous substances. KMG and Contractor Troy Person , (303)655-4339 Operations-Midstream Contacts Area Supt Rob Smith (303)655-4306 Operations-Midstream Sr. Plant Foreman Dave Mildenberger (303)655-4308 Operations-Midstream Pipeline Foreman (303)559-4036(P) FORT LUPTON (303)659-9429 Emergency Numbers Compressor Station (303)259-7996(P) Brighton (303)659-5922 24 Hour Telephone Number Dougan Compressor Station 13-1 TIN-R66W-14: NW1/4 Weld County, Colorado .. . _ ill iii®o t a M N K J ; a 1n�. Nir a ? ✓ z r"i a a do- n ` 1 A l '‘ ---N. 44 kwint.,,.....i...:/....z.31 )0. . e.:-;A. a E F 'l All4 II 3.1.;:4; s rS 4 ssaarx3 , . l 1 XI N. , 79 - li _ Y 4. !L r r[°r; ,...„ a, e e; yIiINNr " .. f a v. n kn> +' S • „ ,....„, , il ,, a ,f1 �I 6iO2/4‘pdjililli , ,., ', ,}r., A a , c. q Q ',"4.:1:1 ..;a Nt ......., 4.at o iII.,, J ....v.-, 04,7,, .,1,iit, vr , 4.,....:... , "Hxf.:L., o wrtl§ (0£iaays swo0 ;'1 • ,t'" 30 SOIL SURVEY Permeability is moderately slow. Available water In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can 50 percent close grown crops should be grown at can be used of n low. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- irrigating crops and pasture. Furrows, contour furrows, monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or and cross slope furrows are suitable for row crops. Sprin- close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of kler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping tillage to a the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in minimum n NImnand niutifzngitrop resis impdue telp prto control ero- d to irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, con- g fertility tour furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til- In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- barley, and sorghum. Most of the the acreage is planted trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops to winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 20 respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. bushels per acre. The soil is usually summer fallowed in In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, alternate years to allow moisture accumulation. Generally barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to precipitation is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. The potential native vegetation on this range site is Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue lage are needed to control soil blowing. grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama. Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potentia. suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As rang( tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed may be needed at the time of planting and during dry and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival the site as range condition becomes poorer. are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa Management of vegetation on this soil should be basei pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor conditiot an peashrub. Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoat Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and creste Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selecte game species can be attracted by establishing areas for should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It ca nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can t nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans drilled into a fun prepared seedbed. Seeding early i for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive spring has proven most successful. agriculture. Windbreaks and environmental plantings are general Few areas of this The sandy an soil are in layer,e growth and suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard urbanized centers. surface d the moderate o establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by ct shrink-swell potential in the subsoil,reek and the hazard iefiof tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip rare flooding along Boxt. Creek are the chief limit- vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigatii rigg features for development. Capability subclass IIIe ir- may be needed at the time of planting and during d righted, IVe nonirrigated.sand,ed. Periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survi\ 44—Olney drained loamy soilonI to o3 percent p at slopes.ele This is a are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponders deep,4,600 well 5,200 ft formed in th plains t ash dipos of Pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. T ncl e n feet. It mixed leveled areh deposits. hrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Sibe Included in mapping are some small areas. peashrub.Typically the surface layer is grayish brown loamy sand an Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. T about 9 inches thick. The subsoil is yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam about 15 inches thick. c o land and mourning dove areas provide able habitat y bta for ring-es k The , lceo toe depth of 60 inches is very pale pheasanbe attracted by establishing areas for nesting and esca brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. Permeability and available wdepth is is capacity chesare or taler. For pheasants,and should be included t nbp plans for habitat devel moderate. The effective rooting dtr more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is ment, especially in wildlife, forexample, the pronghorn antelope, can low. • II WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 31 attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- managing livestock grazing and reseeding where needed. tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of This soil has good potential for urban development. The vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation only limiting feature is the moderately rapid permeability may be needed at the time of planting and during dry in the substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival contamination from sewage lagoons. The loamy sand sur- are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa face layer is a limitation for recreational development. pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and haekberry. The Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; an peashrub. Sandy Plains range site. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The 45—Olney loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can 5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash deposits. Included be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape in mapping are small areas of soils that have sandstone cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- and shale within a depth of 60 inches and some small tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- leveled areas. ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be brown loamy sand about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is yel- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, lowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam about managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. 14 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is This soil has good potential for urban development. The very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. only limiting feature is the moderately rapid permeability Permeability and available water capacity are in the substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or contamination from sewage lagoons. The loamy sand sur- more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard if face layer is a limitation for recreational development. low. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and trees row well. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, VI nonirrigated; Sandy monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or Plains range site. close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of 46—Olney fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. the time. Close grown crops and pasture can be irrigated This is a deep, well drained soil on smooth plains at eleva- with contour ditches and corrugations. Furrows, contour tions of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til- have a dark surface layer and some small leveled areas. lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish trol erosion. Maintaining fertility and organic matter con- brown fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil tent is important. Crops respond to barnyard manure and is yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam commercial fertilizer. about 15 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 The potential native vegetation on this range site is inches is very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue Permeability and available water capacity are grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- low. ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 the site as range condition becomes poorer. to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, Management of vegetation on this soil should be based sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conservation prac-L.on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- tices are needed to maintain top yields. tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in be seeded into clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of spring has proven most successful. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally may be needed at the time of planting and during dry suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival 44 SOIL SURVEY to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is low. too low to make beneficial use of fertilizer. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate. lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. The potential native vegetation is dominated by little Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. bluestem, sideoats grama, sand reedgrass, blue grama, The potential native vegetation is dominated by hairy grama, switchgrass, and needleandthread. Potential western wheatgrass and blue grama. Buffalograss is also production ranges from 700 pounds per acre in favorable present. Potential production ranges from 1,000 pounds years to 200 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condi- per acre in favorable years to 600 pounds in unfavorable tion deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, blue years. As range condition deteriorates, a blue grama-buf- grama and hairy grama increase, and forage production falograss sod forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals in- drops. vade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation should be based on taking Management of vegetation on this soil should be based half or less of the total annual production. Deferred graz- on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- ing is practical in improving range condition. Seeding and tion. Range pitting can reduce runoff. Seeding is desirable mechanical treatment are impractical. if the range is in poor condition. Western wheatgrass, Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are blue grama, sideoats grama, buffalograss, pubescent not suited to these soils. Onsite investigation is needed to wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seed- determine if plantings are feasible. Wildlife populations are limited because the necessary ing. The grass selected should meet the seasonal require- habitat elements are lacking. Because most of the acreage ments of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared is rangeland, only rangeland wildlife, for example scaled quail and antelope, are typical. Extreme care is needed in seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most success- ful. managing livestock grazing in order to provide suitable habitat on these soils. Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and Potential is poor for urban and recreational develop- shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well ment. The chief limiting soil features are the loose, coarse suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing textured soil, steep slopes, and rapid permeability. Capa- vegetation should be continued for as many years as possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and bility subclass VIIs irrigated, VIIs nonirrigated; Gravel Breaks range site. have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern 69—Valent sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and excessively drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,650 to hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, 5,100 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. mapping are small areas of soils that have lime within a Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The depth of 40 inches. cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Typically the surface layer is brown sand about S pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape inches is brown sand. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be low. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping This soil has poor potential for urban and recreational system should be limited to such close grown crops as al- development. Slow permeability and high shrink swell falfa, wheat, and barley. The soil also is suited to ir- cause problems in dwelling and road construction. Capa- rigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 bility subclass IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Clayey years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small Plains range site. grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. 68—Ustic Torriorthents, moderately steep. These are Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinkers can be used deep, excessively drained soils on terrace breaks and in irrigating close grown crops. Contour furrows or sprin- escarpments at elevations of 4,450 to 5,100 feet. They klers should be used for new crops. Applications of bar- formed in gravelly alluvium and have slopes of 9 to 25 nyard manure and commercial fertilizer help to maintair percent. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that good production. have pockets of sandy loam and loam in the underlying The potential vegetation is dominated by sanc material. bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama Typically the surface layer is pale brown gravelly sand needleandthread, little bluestem, and blue grama. Poten about 10 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth tial production ranges from 2,500 pounds per acre it of 60 inches is pale brown gravelly sand. favorable years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. A: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 45 range condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, The potential vegetation is dominated by sand Iswitchgrass, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, and little bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama, bluestem decrease, forage production drops, and sand needleandthread, little bluestem, and blue grama. Poten- rage increases. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade tial production ranges from 2,500 pounds per acre in and "blowout" conditions can occur as range condition favorable years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As becomes poorer. range condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, Management of vegetation on this soil should be based switchgrass, sand reedgrass, sideoats grama, and little on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- bluestem decrease, forage production drops, and sand Lion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. sage increases. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, indiangrass, switchgrass, and "blowout" conditions can occur as range condition sideoats grama, little bluestem, and blue grama are suita- becomes poorer. ble for seeding. Because this soil is susceptible to soil Management of vegetation on this soil should be based plowing, it should be seeded using an interseeder, or the on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- seed should be drilled into a firm, clean sorghum stubble. tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Brush Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, indiangrass, switchgrass, management also can help in improving deteriorated side-oats grama, little bluestem, and blue grama are suita- range. ble for seeding. Because this soil is susceptible to soil Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well blowing, it should be seeded using an interseeder or the suited to this soil. Blowing sand and the moderate availa- seed should be drilled into a firm, clean sorghum stubble. bile water capacity are the principal hazards in establish- Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Brush ing trees and shrubs. The soil is so loose that treestshould management can also help in improving deteriorated be planted in shallow furrows, maintaining vegetation range. petween the rows. Supplemental irrigation is needed to Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have good not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to urvival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, determine if plantings are feasible. ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs best suited Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. Ran- are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian peashrub. geland wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The be attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can This soil has fair potential for urban development. The be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape chief limiting soil features are the rapid permeability and cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- the susceptibility to soil blowing. Septic tank absorption tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- fields function properly, but in places the sandy sub- . ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- stratum does not properly filter the leachate. Sewage land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be lagoons must be sealed. Once established, lawns, shrubs, attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, and trees grow well. Capability subclass VIe irrigated, anaging livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. VIe nonirrigated; Deep Sand range site. This soil has fair potential for urban development. The 71—Valent-Loup complex, 0 to 9 percent slopes. This .:primary limiting soil features are the rapid permeability level to moderately sloping map unit occupies hills, ridges, and the susceptibility to soil blowing. Septic tank absorp- and depression or pothole-like areas in the sandhills at {ion fields function properly, but in places the sandy sub- elevations of 4,670 to 4,700 feet. The Valent soil makes up stratum does not properly filter the leachate. Sewage about 60 percent of the unit, the Loup soil about 35 per- t agoons must be sealed. Once established, the lawns, cent. About 5 percent is dune sand. The Valent soil occu- shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass IVe ir- pies the hills and ridges and the Loup soil the depressions .,,a gated, VIe nonirrigated; Deep Sand range site. or potholes. 70—Valent sand, 3 to 9 percent slopes. This is a deep, The Valent soil is deep and excessively drained. It excessively drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,650 to formed in eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is -.-5,100 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in brown sand about 8 inches thick. The underlying material t..mapping are small areas of soils that have lime within a to a depth of 60 inches is brown sand. ,depth of 40 inches. Also included are small areas of soils Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is 1. :that have sandstone between 40 and 60 inches. moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or Typically the surface layer of the Valent soil is brown more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is ,l "sand about 6 inches thick. The underlying material to a low. ,depth of 60 inches is brown sand. The Loup soil is deep and poorly drained. It formed in Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is sandy alluvium. Typically the surface layer is very dark 'moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or grayish brown, mottled loamy sand about 16 inches thick. lff '{more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is The underlying material to a depth of 60 inches is light low. brownish gray, mottled loamy sand and sandy loam. e�• 1H !: 46 SOIL SURVEY Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 16 inches thick. moderate. A water table is at or near the surface in The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. er spring and about 36 inches below the surface in fall. Sur- capacity is moderately deraThe ely rapid. rooting Ailable water u face runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. P Y This unit is used for rangeland and wildlife habitat. The inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion potential native vegetation on the Valent soil is hazard is low. hairy grama, sand leTebluestem,ass, nd edleand needlluestem,eandthread, and monly irrigated in the area. Perennial grasses and crops alfalfa or hairy gclose grown crops should be grown at p undsspegrama. Ptential poducton ranges from 1, 0r acre nofavorab eryearslto 1,400 pounds in un- the time. Contour ditches least percent and corrugations can be used in sand ating wn crops and con- bluestem,years. reedgrass, sideoats deteriorates, the little tour furrows,close corns slope furrows areesuitable for row bluestem kler rease decrease; production drops.muhly "d blowout grass"Blowouts" occur in- crops.as lage to a minimum andlon is utilizing crop o desirable. due help to con- range condition becomes poorer. trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops The native vegetation on the Loup soil is dominated by respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. switchgrass, little bluestem, sand reedgrass, and western In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, and winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 20 bushels wheatgrass. Indiangrass, sand bluestem, prairie cordgrass, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to slender wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, ass, sedge, eis rush are also present. Potential production ranges from per acre. The soil is summer followed in alternate years 4,000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 3,000 pounds to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the too low for beneficial use of fertilizer.switchgrass, sand bluestem, indiangrass, little bluestem, Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- and owing and water erosion. cordsand dropseed,gsedge,e and rushd increase. Undesirable Terracing also may be n soil f saltass, blue grama, lage are needed to control needed o control water erosion. l ve ion on e e is weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition he domino edebyasandlbluestem,tsand reedgra s,gandltblue becomes poorer. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama. Seeding with an interseeder is advisable s the range is grama. also prominent. Potentia in poor condition. Sand reedgrass, sand bluestem, sideoats prod production ranges from d western s2;00e pound per acre in favorer grama, arswitchgrass, lfor bluestem, indiangrass, ans blng p grama are suitable for seeding. Seeding early in spring ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range has proven most successful. Grazing should be light to and switchgrass sdeteriorates, tee sandnd e bluestem,grama sand dropseed reedgrass prevent W range deterioration.mpan Wildlife is an important secondary use of this unit. On and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses inva the Valent soil, rangeland wildlife, for example, the th�ateegas Management e condition diiti vegetation becomes this poorer.soil should be base. pronghorn antelope, can be attracted ging by developing on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc livestock watering gwhere facilities, managing livestock grazing, tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor conditioi and T reseeding needed. The Loup soil, which is typically wet and produces an Sand bluestem, mpubes¢nntswhe algra�aand serest, eoat abundance of wetland vegetation, attracts wetland wil- grama, blue grama, grass e ouseshspecies, such as malard, teal, eese,orebirds. Primary lmanagement of this soil it for et- hould�meet athe seasonal re suitable orequirements e t of livestockI land wildlife includes managing livestock grazing, fencing should be drilled into a clean, firm sonrghum spring stubble or vE to control livestock, protecting from fire, and preventing prepared seedbed. Seeding early drainage. Natural wetland vegetation should be allowed most successful. plantings are to develop. Capability subclass VIe irrigated, VIe Sand Meadow range onir-s site, suitedtoath this soil. Blowing sand l and low fairly vvE Louses; l Valent soil inM Choppy capacity are the principal hazards in establishing tre Loup soil inloamy oady ad 0ow tro 3 site. The 7 s 72—Vona ssi 0 to 3 percent slopes. This is a p insshallowoil is so frrows loose and vegetation s should 1 maintain, somewhat excessively fain60 soil on5,200 plains and planted Supplemental irrigation is needed high in naeol at of p 4,its. 0 to feet. It between val. Trees that are best suited and have go formede or alluvial as. dAlso include Includedre in areas of survival aremapping are some areas. ubstratumdand some al areas of ponderosa pie, and Siberian elm. The shrubs best suit soils that have a loamy use of this soil. T soils that are noncalcareous to a depth of 60 inches. are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian peashrub. Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish Wildlife is an important secondary brown. The upper 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 6 cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring- inches is fine sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species c WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 47 be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be spring has proven most successful. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, Windbreaks and environmental plantings are fairly well managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. suited to this soil. Blowing sand and low available water This soil has good potential for urban and recreational capacity are the principal hazards in establishing trees development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and and shrubs. The soil is so loose that trees should be trees grow well. The chief limiting soil feature is the planted in shallow furrows and vegetation maintained rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a between the rows. Supplemental irrigation may be needed hazard of ground water contamination from sewage to insure survival. Trees that are best suited and have lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, western the susceptibility to soil blowing. Capability subclass file redeedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. The shrubs irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberian 73—Vona loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a peashrub. deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains and Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The high terraces at elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked formed in eolian or alluvial deposits. Included in mapping pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can are some leveled areas. Also included are small areas of be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- soils that have a loamy substratum and some areas of tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- soils that are noncalcareous to a depth of 60 inches. Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be brown. The upper 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 5 inches is fine sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 14 inches thick. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. development. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water trees grow well. The primary limiting soil feature is the capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a hazard is low. hazard of ground water contamination from sewage This soil is suited to limited ero in Intensive lagoons. In places recreational development is limited by pp g' the susceptibility to soil blowing. Capability subclass IVe cropping is hazardous because of soil blowing. The irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. cropping system should be limited to such close grown 74—Vona loamy sand, 5 to 9 percent slopes. This is a crops as alfalfa, wheat, and barley. The soil is also suited deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on plains at to irrigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in eolian years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. have a loamy substratum and areas of soils that are non- Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinklers can be calcareous to a depth of 60 inches. used in irrigating close grown crops. Contour furrows or Typically the surface layer is grayish brown. The upper spinklers should be used for new crops. Application of 6 inches is loamy sand and the lower 4 inches is fine barnyard manure and commercial fertilizer helps to main- sandy loam. The subsoil is brown and light yellowish tain good production. brown fine sandy loam about 12 inches thick. The sub- The potential native vegetation on this range site is stratum to a depth of 60 inches is loamy sand. dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- hazard is low. ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range The potential native vegetation on this range site is condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential the site as range condition becomes poorer. production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- Management of vegetation on this soil should be based ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested the site as range condition becomes poorer. Hello