Diversion Measurement Installation Program
Diversion Measurement Installation Program supports Colorado West Slope water users with the design and installation of diversion measurement devices to improve water management in Colorado and the wider basin.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Divisions 4 and 5 applications) | April 1, 2027 (Planned headgate or ditch work completed)
Funding Amounts: $7 million program through 2029; eligible users receive design, a measurement device, and installation at no cost
Summary: Supports accurate diversion measurement for eligible Colorado West Slope water users through free measurement devices and installation.
Key Information: Recipients must maintain equipment and report diversion data to the state through at least 2029.
Description
The Diversion Measurement Installation Program provides measurement devices for eligible water users in Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Basin. Administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), in coordination with the Division of Water Resources (DWR) and contractor SGM, it supports devices such as flumes, weirs, and meters at points of diversion. These devices measure diverted water volumes or flow rates to improve water management within Colorado and the wider basin.
Federal funding from the Bureau of Reclamation, through the Upper Colorado River Commission, supports implementation of the 2019 Drought Contingency Plans. Installations are planned through 2029, alongside DWR’s introduction of measurement rules across the West Slope. SGM selects and sizes devices according to the applicable division’s rules.
