The Agricultural Ditch and Reservoir Company
Delivering Colorado water rights to stockholders since 1982 — reliably and equitably on a pro-rata basis.
Easements & Right-of-Way
Understand the company's statutory right-of-way, encroachment policies, and landowner obligations under Colorado law.
Learn more →Ditch Crossings
Planning to cross or encroach on the ditch? Review our crossing requirements and submit an application.
Crossing info →A Colorado Mutual Ditch Company
The Agricultural Ditch was originally appropriated on May 15, 1860, with much of the ditch constructed through the 1860s and 1870s. The Mountain Reservoirs were added as contributions to the company in the middle of the 20th century. The Welch Ditch, operated under the Golden Canal & Reservoir Company, was initially appropriated on May 19, 1860. Today's combined system results …
Water rights originally appropriated May 15, 1860. Incorporated July 22, 1982 under the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act.
Company History →Quick Facts
- ▸ Colorado prior appropriation water right
- ▸ Pro-rata delivery proportional to shares owned
- ▸ Annual shareholder meeting each spring
- ▸ Board of Directors elected by shareholders
- ▸ Annual operating assessment per share
Live Stream Data
Current flow at the Agricultural Ditch headgate, pulled directly from the Colorado Division of Water Resources telemetry network. Updated every 15 minutes.
Station AGGDITCO — monitored by Colorado DWR. Shareholders can log in to see their pro-rata delivery calculated from this reading.