Water rights guide
Ditch company shares — how they show up
Mutual ditch and reservoir company shares are private property and appear on deeds, tax bills, and title commitments.
What a share represents
A pro-rata claim on whatever water the ditch company delivers in a given year. Not a fixed acre-foot amount.
How to verify
Call the ditch company directly. Confirm the share count on record, that assessments are current, and that physical delivery to the parcel's headgate is possible.
Delinquency risk
Unpaid assessments can lead to forfeiture of shares. Always request a current statement from the company before closing.
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