The Wyoming Water Development Commission maintains a database of irrigation districts and companies in the State of Wyoming. A survey is conducted every two years, alternating with the public water system survey, and the results are used to update the database. This survey provides important information for the agency's funding criteria. It aids in prioritizing the funds available for feasiblity studies and project construction. In addition, this information allows irrigation districts and companies to compare operational issues, financial data, and general information with others around the state.
The total number of reported irrigated acres in the 2017 Irrigation system survey was 371,370 acres. Over half of these acres were for either alfalfa or native/wild hay acreage.
The average reported conveyance capacity was 430 cfs, with an average post diversion conveyance loss of 22.7%.
63 different surface water sources for irrigation were reported in the 2017 survey.
2021 Survey