South GI Ranch-Crooked River Headwaters
55550, 55551, 55552, 55553, 55554, 55555, 55556, & 55557 SE GI Road Prineville, OR 97754
Counties: Deeded Acreage: Crook County and Deschutes County
Map Tax Lots: 202200 00300, 00400, 00700, 00800, 00900, 01000, 01200, 01300, 01400
212100 00800, 00900, 01000
212200 00300,00400,00600,00700,01000,01100,01201,01300,01400,01500,01600,01700
212300 00500, 00800, 01000, 01100, 01700
222200 00200, 00400, 00500
222300 01800
Property:
• Ranch is currently used as a year round cattle ranch with recreational opportunities including hunting and fishing on the property. The ranch is combination of farm land, desert, meadows, lakes, creeks, canyons, springs and is the headwaters of the Crooked River – a one of a kind water source.
• 23,455+/- deeded acres
• South GI Water Rights: 3,489.2 +/- acres water rights, pivots, k-lines.
• South GI Ranch Approximate Non-deeded Grazing Land: 103,000+/- acres
• BLM Grazing Allotments in 2020 were approximately: 6500+/- AUM’s
• AUM’s are subject to change year to year by BLM/State management- Seller is a member of the GI Grazing Association - Buyer is responsible for due diligence with BLM Allotments, AUM’s and Season of Use.
• South GI Headquarters: 5 Ranch Homes:
• 2,254 sq ft w garage;
• 2,214 sq ft, 1,335 sq ft;
• Bunkhouse-2 apartments,
• Cookhouse 1854 sq ft,
• Horse Barn,
• Machine Shop,
• Equipment Storage,
• GI Head quaters Pipe Corrals, Loading Chute, Cardinal 50,000lbs Scale, Covered Hydraulic Working Chute
• GI Road Pipe Corrals
• Ibex Pipeline-Sera Well approximately 7+/- miles with 2 spur lines with 7 troughs and water holes.
• Rhubarb Springs/Well Pipeline approximately 22+/- miles and 26 troughs
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South GI Ranch-Crooked River Headwaters
Water Rights Irrigation:
3,489.2+/- acres Primary water rights and 104.4+/- acres Supplemental water rights:
• 1561+/- acres: Ground water irrigation wells, 9 pivots 10-15 years old, only pivots within a mile of the headwaters of the Crooked river can be ”called”.
• 1582+/- acres irrigated hay/meadows from Crooked River and Logan Reservoir.
• 300+/- acres irrigated pasture
Pivots:
• Timothy 10 tower Pivot: Triticale (2022)
• House 10 tower wiper Pivot: Grass Mix
• F1 7 tower Pivot: Grass/Pasture (encroaches on BLM-Sold As-IS)
• F2 12 tower Pivot: Grass/Pasture Mix (2004)
• F3 12 tower Pivot Alfalfa/Grass Mix (2004)
• F4 8 tower Pivot Alfalfa/Grass Mix (2008)
• F5 8 tower Pivot Grass/Alfalfa Mix (2009)
• F6 8 tower Pivot Orchard Grass Mix (2015)
• F7 8 tower Pivot Grass Mix (2019)
Domestic Water: Wells
Utilities: Power: Pacific Power, Phone: Quest, Internet: Satellite
Taxes: 2020 $24,791.45 Acreage and taxes are approximate and will change with BLA Property is in farm Tax Deferrment
Zoning: EFU and RL Exclusive Farm Use
Price: $24,470,750.
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541-389-2837
johnshort@usa com oregonwater@us
WATER SUPPLY WELL REPORT
(as required by ORS 537.765 & OAR 690-205-0210)
DRILL METHOD
(4) PROPOSED
Thermal Injection Other
(5) BORE HOLE CONSTRUCTION
Depth of Completed Well ft.
Backfill placed from ft. to ft. Material Filter pack from ft. to ft. Material
Temperature °F Lab analysis Water quality concerns? Yes From Yes (describe below) ToDescription
(9) LOCATION OF WELL (legal description)
Tax Map Number
(10) STATIC WATER LEVEL
Existing Well / Predeepening Completed Well
WATER BEARING ZONES From To Est Flow SWL(psi) SWL Date
Depth water was first found
(11) WELL LOG Ground Elevation MaterialTo
Date Started
Completed
(unbonded) Water Well Constructor Certification
I certify that the work I performed on the construction, deepening, alteration, or abandonment of this well is in compliance with Oregon water supply well construction standards. Materials used and information reported above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
License Number Date
Signed (bonded) Water Well Constructor Certification
I accept responsibility for the construction, deepening, alteration, or abandonment work performed on this well during the construction dates reported above. All work performed during this time is in compliance with Oregon water supply well construction standards. This report is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
License Number Date
Backfill placed from ft. to ft. Material Filter pack from ft. to ft. Material
Temperature °F Lab analysis
Water quality concerns? Yes From Yes (describe below) To Description
(9)
(legal
(10) STATIC WATER LEVEL
Depth water was first found
sand & gravel, brown clay, light brown clay, sandy w/ some gravel (comglomerate basalt fractured basalt
Date Started
(unbonded) Water Well Constructor Certification
I certify that the work I performed on the construction, deepening, alteration, or abandonment of this well is in compliance with Oregon water supply well construction standards. Materials used and information reported above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
License Number Date
Signed
(bonded) Water Well Constructor Certification
I accept responsibility for the construction, deepening, alteration, or abandonment work performed on this well during the construction dates reported above. All work performed during this time is in compliance with Oregon water supply well construction standards. This report is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
License Number Date Signed Existing Well / Pre-Alteration Completed Well
(legal
Backfill placed from ft. to ft. Material Filter pack from ft. to ft. Material
(10) STATIC WATER LEVEL
Temperature °F Lab analysis
Water quality concerns? Yes From Yes (describe below) To Description
Date Started
Depth water was first found
(unbonded) Water Well Constructor Certification
I certify that the work I performed on the construction, deepening, alteration, or abandonment of this well is in compliance with Oregon water supply well construction standards. Materials used and information reported above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
License Number Date
Signed
(bonded) Water Well Constructor Certification
I accept responsibility for the construction, deepening, alteration, or abandonment work performed on this well during the construction dates reported above. All work performed during this time is in compliance with Oregon water supply well construction standards. This report is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
License Number Date Signed Existing Well / Pre-Alteration Completed Well
2 21 S 22 E WM 11 SESW
1 21 S 22 E WM 14 NWNW
1 21 S 22 E WM 14 SWNW
1 21 S 22 E WM 15 NENE
Measurement , recording and reporting conditions:
A . The water user shall maintain the meter or other suitable measuring device in good working order , shall keep a complete record of the amount of water used each month and shall submit a report which includes the recorded water measurements to the Director annually , or more frequently as may be required by the Director. Further , the Director may require the water user to report general water use information, including the place and nature of use of water under the right.
B The water user shall allow the watermaster access to the meter or measuring device; provided however, where the meter or measuring device is located within a private structure, the watermaster shall request access upon reasonable notice.
The storage of water allowed herein is subject to the installation and maintenance of an outlet pipe , or the provision of other means to evacuate water when determined necessary by the Water Resources Director to satisfy prior downstream rights.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this right may result in action including , but not limited to , restrictions on the use, civil penalties, or cancellation of the right.
This right is for the beneficial use of water without waste The water user is advised that new regulations may require the use of best practical technologies or conservation practices to achieve this end.
By law , the land use associated with this water use must be in compliance with statewide land-use goals and any local acknowledged land-use plan.
The use of water allowed herein may be made only at times when sufficient water is available to satisfy all prior rights , including prior rights for maintaining instream flows.
The right to store water for the above purpose is restricted to beneficial use at the place of use described.
·ght Services Division Administrator , for Thomas M Byler, Director Oregon Water Resources Department
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ST ATE OF ORECiON
COUNTY OF CROOK
CERTIFICATE OF WATER RIG! IT
THIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO
GI RANCH CORP.; WILLIAM SMITH 15 SW COLORADO A VE SUITE A BEND OR 97702
confirms the right to use the waters of TWO WELLS in SOUTH FORK CROOKED RIVER BASIN for IRRIGATION of 283.3 ACRES, being 121.1 ACRES from Well F-6 and 162.2 ACRES from Well F-4 (new).
This right was perfected under Permit G-17178. The date of priority is NOVEMBER 19, 200 I. The amount of water to which this right is entitled is limited to an amount actually used beneficially, and shall not exceed 3.54 CUBIC FEET PER SECOND (CFS), being 1.51 CFS from Well F-6 and 2.03 CFS from Well F-4, or its equivalent in case of rotation, measured at the wells.
The period of use is March I through October 31.
The wells are located as follows: TWP Rng Mer Sec Q-Q
20 s 22 E WM 27 NE SE WELL F-6 (NEW) · 1760 FEET NORTH AND 1190 FEET WEST FROM SE CORNER, SECTION 27
20 s 22 E WM 26 NWSW WELL F-4 (NEW)- 1710 FEET NORTH AND 690 FEET EAST FROM SW CORNER, SECTION 26
The amount of water used for irrigation, together with the amount secured under any other right existing for the same lands, is limited to a diversion of ONE-EIGHTIETH of one cubic foot per second (or its equivalent) and 3.0 acre-feet per acre for each acre irrigated during the irrigation season of each year.
Ad f h escnpt1on o t e p ace o f f II use 1s as o ows:
WELL F-6 Twp Rng Mer Sec Q-Q
20 s 22 E WM 26 NENW 2.3
20 s 22 E WM 26 NWNW 23.7
20 s 22 E WM 26 SWNW 25.5
20 s 22 E
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OR JUDICIAL REVIEW
This is an order in other than a contested case. This order is subject to judicial review under ORS 183.484 and ORS 536.075. Any petition for judicial review must be filed within the 60-day time period specified by ORS 183.484(2). Pursuant to ORS 183.484, ORS 536.075 and OAR 137-004-0080, you may petition for judicial review and petition the Director for reconsideration of this order. A petition for reconsideration may be granted or denied by the Director, and if no action is taken within 60 days following the date the petition was filed, the petition shall be deemed denied. In addition, under ORS 53 7 .260 any person with an application, permit or water right certificate subsequent in priority may jointly or severally contest the issuance of the certificate within three months after issuance of the certificate.
20 s 22 E WM 26 _ SW SW 16.6
20 s 22 E WM 27 NESE 5.7
20 s 22 E WM 27 NWSE 0.4
20 s 22 E WM 27 SW SE 20.8
20 s 22 E WM 27 SE SE 40.0
20 s 22 E WM 34 NENE 39.8
20 s 22 E WM 34 NWNE 19.4
20 s 22 E WM 34 SENE 1.3 20 s 22 E WM 35 NWNW
Measurement, recording and reporting conditions:
A. The water user shall maintain the totalizing flow meters or other suitable measuring devices as approved by the Director at each point of appropriation in good working order, shall keep a complete record of the amount of water used each month, and shall submit a report which includes the recorded water use measurements to the Department annually or more frequently as may be required by the Director. Further, the Director may require the water user to report general water-use information, including the place and nature of use of water under the right.
B. The water user shall allow the watermaster access to the totalizing flow meters or other suitable measuring devices; provided however, where the totalizing flow meters or other suitable measuring devices is located within a private structure, the watermaster shall request access upon reasonable notice.
The quantity of water diverted at the new points of appropriation shall not exceed the quantity of water lawfully available at t h 1 . f d "b d 11 e ongma pomt o approonat1on as escn e as o ows:
Twp Rng Mer Sec Q-Q
Measured Distances
20 s 22 E WM 27 NESE WELL F-4 (ORIGINAL) - 1650 FEET NORTH AND 740 FEET WEST FROM SE CORNER, SECTION 27
Water shall be acquired from the same aquifer as the original point of appropriation.
Use of water under authority of this right may be regulated if analysis of data available after the right is issued discloses that the appropriation will measurably reduce the surface water flows necessary to maintain the free-flowing character of a scenic waterway in quantities necessary for recreation, fish and wildlife in effect as of the priority date of the right or as those quantities may be subsequently reduced.
If substantial interference with a senior water right occurs due to withdrawal of water from any well listed on this right, then use of water from the well(s) shall be discontinued or reduced and/or the schedule of withdrawal shall be regulated until or unless the Department approves or implements an alternative administrative action to mitigate the interference. The Department encourages junior and senior appropriators to jointly develop plans to mitigate interference.
The wells shall be maintained in accordance with the General Standards for the Construction and Maintenance of Water Wells in Oregon. The works shall be equipped with a useable access port, and may also include an air line and pressure gauge adequate to detennine water level elevation in the wells at all times.
The Director may require water level or pump test results every ten years.
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this right may result in action including, but not limited to, restrictions on the use, civil penalties, or cancellation of the right.
Application G-15657.ra.klk Page 2 of3 Certificate 90462
This right is for the bcndicial use oh\ater without waste. The water user is advised that new regulations may require the use of best practical technologies or conservation practices to achieve this end.
Hy law, the land use associated with this water use must be in compliance with statewide land-use goals and any local acknowledged land-use plan.
The use of water shall be limited when it interferes with any prior surface or ground water rights.
The right to the use of the water for the above purpose is restricted to beneficial use on the place of use described.
Water Righ S es Diviiion Administrator, for Thomas M. 1By er, Director Oregon Water esources Department Application G-15657.ra.klk Page 3 of 3 Recorded in State Record of Water Right Certificates numbered 90462.
COUNTY OF CROOK
CERTIFICATE OF WATER RIGHT
THIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO
GI RANCH
WILLIAM L. SMITH
l 5 SW COLORADO A VE SUITE A BEND OR 97702
confirms the right to use the waters of FIFE WELL in the SOUTH FORK CROOKED RIVER BASIN for IRRIGATION of 57.6 ACRES.
This right was perfected under Pem1it G- l 305. The date of priority is APRIL 15, 1959. The amount of water to which this right is entitled is limited to an amount actually used beneficially, and shall not exceed 0.72 CUBIC FOOT PER SECOND, or its equivalent in case of rotation, measured at the well.
The well is located as follows: Twp Rng Mer Sec Q-Q GLot Measured Distances
21 s 22 E WM 3 NWNW 4 FIFE WELL - 940 FEET SOUTH AND 40 FEET EAST FROM NW CORNER, SECTION 3
The amount of water used for irrigation, together with the amount secured under any other right existing for the same lands, is limited to ONE-EIGHTIETH of one cubic foot per second per acre, or its equivalent for each acre irrigated and shall be further limited to a diversion of not to exceed 3 .0 acre-feet per acre for each acre irrigated during the irrigation season of each year and shall conform to such reasonable rotation system as may be ordered by the proper state officer.
Ad escnp 10n o fth e pace o f h" hth" . ht" rt use ow 1c IS ng 1s appu enan IS as follows:
The Director may require the water user to install a meter or other suitable measuring device at each point of diversion. lfthe Director notifies the water user to install totalizing flow meters or other measuring devices. the water user shall install such device specified by the Director within the period stated in the notice. Once installed, the water user shall maintain the meters or measuring devices in good \\orking order and shall allow the watermaster access to the meters or measuring devices.
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OR .JUDICIAL REVIEW
This is an order in other than a contested case. This order is subject to judicial review under ORS 183.482. Any petition for judicial review must be filed within the 60-day time period specified by ORS 183.482. Pursuant to ORS 183.482, ORS 536.075 and OAR 137-003-0675, you may petition for judicial review and petition the Director for reconsideration of this order. A petition for reconsideration may be granted or denied by the Director, and if no action is taken within 60 days following the date the petition was filed, the petition shall be deemed denied. T-8416-cf-33372.ra.klk Page 1 of2
Certificate 90459
The right to the use of tht..: watt..:r for tht..: above purpose is rt..:stricted to beneficial use on the lands or place of use described.
This certificate is issued to confirm changt..:s in CHARACTER OF USE and PLACE OF USE approved by an order of the Water Resources Director entered JUNE 16, 2009, at Special Order Volume 78, Page 128, approving Transfer Application 8416, together with Certificate 85455, supersedes Certificate 33372, State record of Water Right Certificates.
Issued JUL 0 6 2015
,,ow_l2ht F ch · \Vilter Ri'gh erv1ces Division Administrator, for Thomas!M. 3yler, Director Oregon ter Resources Department
T-8416-cf-33372.ra.klk Page 2 of2 Recorded in State Record of Water Right Certificates numbered 90459.
COl JNTY OF CROOK
CERTIFICATE OF WATER RIGHT
THIS CERTIFICATE ISSUED TO
GI RANCH
WILLIAM L. SMITH
15 SW COLORADO A VE SUITE A BEND OR 97702
confirms the right to use the waters of LONG CANYON, tributary to WILEY CANYON, for IRRIGATION of29.5 ACRES.
This right was perfected under Permit S-2819. The date of priority is FEBRUARY 26, 1916. The amount of water to which this right is entitled is limited to an amount actually used beneficially, and shall not exceed 0.37 CUBIC FOOT PER SECOND, or its equivalent in case of rotation, measured at the point of diversion.
The use shall conform to such reasonable rotation system as may be ordered by the proper state officer.
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The Director may require the water user to install a meter or other suitable measuring device at each point of diversion. lfthe Director notifies the water user to install totalizing flow meters or other measuring devices, the water user shall install such device specified by the Director within the period stated in the notice. Once installed. the water user shall maintain the meters or measuring devices in good \\orking order and shall allow the \vatcrmaster access to the meters or measuring devices.
The right to the use of the water for the above purpose is restricted to beneficial use on the lands or place of use described.
This certificate is issued to confirm a change in PLACE OF USE approved by an order of the Water Resources Director entered JUNE I6, 2009, at Special Order Volume 78, Page 128, approving Transfer Application 8416, supersedes Certificate 2761, State record of Water Right Certificates.
JUL 0 S 2015
Issued _____________
ervices Division Administrator, for !er, Director r Resources Department
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OR JUDICIAL REVIEW
This is an order in other than a contested case. This order is subject to judicial review under ORS 183.482. Any petition for judicial review must be filed within the 60-day time period specified by ORS 183.482. Pursuant to ORS 183.482, ORS 536.075 and OAR 137-003-0675, you may petition for judicial review and petition the Director for reconsideration of this order. A petition for reconsideration may be granted or denied by the Director, and if no action is taken within 60 days following the date the petition was filed, the petition shall be deemed denied.
T-8416-cf-2761.ra.klk
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Certificate 90458
