Overland Ditch & Reservoir Company

A Mutual Ditch Company Founded in 1903

Irrigating 5,000 Acres in Delta County

Overland Reservoir is located 22 miles north of Paonia near the divide between the Grand Mesa National Forest and the Gunnison National Forest.

BreakingNews

March 5, 2026

OVERLAND SHAREHOLDERS

Last month the Overland Ditch was completely opened clear to the reservoir. This is the earliest the ditch has ever been opened clear to the reservoir. All water that is available to flow into the ditch is flowing. The reservoir is still closed as off now. The current level of the Overland is a little over 1/3 full. We are hoping we can make 1/2 full by the time we have to start releasing water, but there is about a 50% chance of that goal being reached. There is still snow to melt and make the ditch and the reservoir. Right now, we are experiencing low flow. The recent snowstorms have been a help and will extend the early season, but we do not expect the flow to go much higher than it is currently is. The flow will continue to change and box cards will reflect the changes. We would like to hear the Shareholders' feedback on how high we should run the flow once we open the reservoir. In the past we have ran 40 cfs during this period. Please email the Board at overlandditch@gmail.com with any suggestions or concerns you may have. This fall we are planning to start cleaning the ditch bank of new growth trees on the upper ditch. This will be on ongoing task for a couple years. If you see your Ditch Rider(Austin), Ditch Manager(Ray) and Board Members out and about, please thank them for all their hard work. Years like this year take a harder toll on them, because they have to work twice as hard to get your water to you. We are lucky to have the employees that we do. Not only do they work hard for you, but they care about their mission as well. Assessments were due May 1, 2026. If you have not paid them yet, get them paid as soon as possible, so your water will not be turned off.

REDLANDS MESA SHAREHOLDERS

Early water is still flowing from Leroux Creek. As you all know the flow has been low. But the recent snowstorms had definitely extended our early season. Without them, we would most likely be in late season by now. The reservoirs are not looking too bad this year, but several will not fill. Wyatt and the Leroux Creek employees have worked very hard to keep the water flowing this spring. This includes several trips in the dark to help get water in reservoirs during our peak hours of flow. There have been several trips on snowmobiles to close reservoirs and maintain flow. Leroux Creek has hired a new Reservoir Manager this year and are excited to see the younger generations starting to get involved. If you have any questions concerning Redlands Mesa Water Users, please email redlandswater@gmail.com. For questions concerning the reservoirs please contact lerouxcreekwater@gmail.com. Your questions or concerns will be forwarded to the appropriate person. Please consider thanking your Ditch Riders(Andy& Evan), Ditch Manager(Josh) and Board Members for all the effort they put in to deliver your water. We are not sure how long early season will last. Without the recent snowstorms, we would most likely be in late season by now or very soon. We will give updates on Facebook and here in the Breaking News section of the website. If you have not already paid your assessments, please get them paid, so your water will not be turned off. They were due May 1, 2026.

Upcoming Board Meeting

Overland Board of Directors Meeting

Next Meeting will be:

May 14, 2026

5:00 PM

Overland Board of Directors Meeting
2nd Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm
Located at The Redlands Mesa Grange Hall, on the corner of Redlands Mesa Road and 2800 Road.