WAI OEPATM:NT ANNUAL REPORTS, WAR DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1938 , CHIEF OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY 1938 IN TWO PARTS PART I Vol. I Office, Chief of Engineers LIBRARY UNITED STATES MENT Piar Department L I~ ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS UNITED STATES ARMY 1938 1 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS UNITED STATES ARMY WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, SWashington, October 18, 1938. Subject: Annual Report. To: The Secretary of War. I present for your information the following report upon river and harbor improvement work, including flood-control operations, under the charge of the Corps of Engineers, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938. APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES The total amount of funds made available to the Department during the year for rivers and harbors has amounted to $111,933,469.84, and for flood control the amount was $80,622,908.11, making a grand total of $192,556,377.95. The total expenditures from these appropriations and from balances available at thebeginning of the fiscal year from earlier appropriations have amounted to: River and harbor, $136,- 483,551.47; flood control, $64,220,825.31; a total of $200,704,376.78. These expenditures have permitted substantial progress on many im- portant navigation and flood-control improvements. The average number of persons directly employed during the year was 64,000. The total allotments received to October 1, 1938, from the several emergency appropriations made since 1932 have amounted to $516,- 519,966.89. RIVERS AND HARBORS The improvement of rivers and harbors for navigation throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and the Hawaiian Islands under Federal direction has been in progress throughout the year, in accordance with authorizations by Congress. There were ap- proximately 1,000 river and harbor projects in force at the close of the fiscal year, and active operations have been under way on 332 of these projects. Two river and harbor acts were adopted during the year: The act approved August 26, 1937, which authorized 141 new projects, or modi- fications of existing projects, with a total estimated cost in excess of $50,000,000; and the act approved June. 20, 1938, which authorized 52 projec,tsestimated to cost $37,000,000. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The combined navigation and power dam at Bonneville, Oreg., has been substantially completed during the year. The ship lock, having an unprecedented lift of 66 feet, was placed in commission during January. The fishways at this dam, constituting an outstanding de- parture in design and comprising fish ladders and special fish locks, are functioning in a very satisfactory manner in affording means of passage for salmon and other migratory fish to and from spawning grounds in the river above the dam. The initial installation of two main generating units of 43,200 kilowatts capacity each and a service generator has been fully completed, and preparations made for the award of contracts for two additional generators of 54,000 kilowatts capacity each, the installation having been requested by the Bonneville power administrator under authority contained in Public, No. 329, Seventy-fifth Congress. Construction of the Fort Peck Dam, commenced in the fall of 1933, has been vigorously prosecuted and the dam is more than 80 percent completed, 33,987,900 cubic yards of material having been placed in the dam during the year. Impoundment of water in the reservoir created by the dam was commenced early in the fiscal year, the result- ing lake now exceeding 45 miles in length. The storage of surplus flood waters thus afforded was of material assistance in the control of floods in the river during the period of excessive rains in the spring of 1938. Furthermore the regulated flow of water through the tun- nels in the dam, now permissible, increases the depths in the naviga- tion channel from Sioux City, Iowa, to the mouth of the river. Plans for a powerhouse to develop hydroelectric power as authorized by Congress are being prepared. The Tygart Dam on Tygart River in West Virginia, constructed to store water for improvement of navigation in Monongahela River, and for flood control in the Monongahela and Ohio Valleys, consti- tuting the largest masonry dam in the eastern part of the United States, was completed. The project for extending 9-foot navigation in the Mississippi River by the construction of a series of 26 locks and dams between the mouth of Missouri River and Minneapolis has been actively prose- cuted and is now 81 percent completed, it being anticipated that con- struction of dams at Clinton, Iowa, Le Claire, Iowa, New Boston, Ill., Saverton, Mo., Clarksville, Mo., and Cap Au Gris, Mo., work upon which is in progress, will be completed during the next working season, thus making the improved channel fully available for com- merce and navigation. Construction of bank revetment and permeable dikes for stabiliza- tion and fixation of the channel in Missouri River to secure a channel suitable for 6-foot navigation to Sioux City, 761 miles above the mouth, has been actively in progress during the year, the project being substantially completed up to St. Joseph, Mo. Above St. Joseph the channel is 90 percent completed to Rulo, Nebr,, 514.8 miles, and 66 percent completed thence to Omaha and Sioux City. On the Illinois River the new lock and dam at La Grange, Ill., has been practically completed and at Peoria the lock has been completed and construction of the dam is well advanced. The old lock of re- stricted dimensions at Kampsville has been placed out of commission and the dam partially removed, these structures having been rendered obsolete by completion of dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River and RIVERS AND HARBORS creation of the Alton navigation pool. The Illinois waterway, now nearing full completion, insures a dependable channel 9 feet in depth for navigation throughout its length of 327 miles from the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan at Chicago. Also, an alternate channel of not less than 9 feet in depth connecting Lake Michigan is now avail- able from the waterway above Lockport via the Calumet-Sag Canal, Little Calumet and Calumet Rivers. The response of commercial traffic to the improved navigation conditions on the Illinois waterway is reflected in the increased tonnage for the calendar year 1937, which totaled 1,637,257 tons, or nearly 1,000,000 tons over that of the previous year. Maintenance of the 9-foot channel in the Ohio River has required continued dredging of shoals at river bars, due in part to recurring flood conditions. The raising of the crest of Emsworth Dam, 6.2 miles below Pittsburgh, and the installation of new crest gates has been completed during the year. The modern lock and dam at Galli- polis on the Ohio River and Winfield lock and dam on the Kanawha River have been completed and these structures are now in use, thus permitting discontinuance and removal of old dams Nos. 24, 25, and 26 on the Ohio and Nos. 6, 7, and 8 on the Kanawha. The completed system on the Ohio River now comprises 46 locks and dams and on the Kanawha three locks and dams. On the Allegheny River the new dam No. 9 at Rimmerton, Pa., has been completed and the com- ponent lock is 90 percent completed. The completion of lock and dam No. 9 will extend the facilities of slackwater navigation to East Brady, Pa., 71 miles above Pittsburgh. Raising of the Emsworth Dam on the Ohio, supplemented by channel dredging in the lower Allegheny, has also permitted removal during the year of obsolete lock and dam No. 1. Work on the new lock and dam on Black Warrior River at Tusca- loosa, Ala., to replace old locks and dams Nos. 10, 11, and 12, inaugu- rated in 1937, was continued throughout the year and is now 70 percent completed. In the upper river raising of dam No. 17, forming Lake Bankhead, was fully completed. Channel facilities at inland waterways and ports and harbors along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes, as previ- ously completed, have been carefully maintained, the funds available therefor having been applied at localities where dredging would best serve the interests of navigation, and where repairs were most neces- sary for the preservation of jetty and breakwater structures. The improvement of channels at harbors has also progressed apace, the more important improvements, apart from those previously men- tioned, having included work at Boston Harbor, Cape Cod Canal, Flushing Bay, New York Harbor, Harlem River, Hudson River Chan- nel, Great Lakes to Hudson River waterway, New York and New Jersey Channels, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Indian River Inlet, James River, Charleston Harbor, Savannah Harbor and Savannah River, St. Johns River, Fort Pierce Harbor, Lake Worth Inlet, Holly- wood Harbor, Miami Harbor, Tampa Harbor, St. Josephs Bay, Sabine- Neches waterway, Galveston Harbor, Houston Ship Channel, Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, Redwood Creek, Umpqua River, Columbia River above Celilo Falls, Dry Pass, Cordova and Seward Harbors in Alaska, Keweenaw waterway, Presque Isle Harbor, Calu- met Harbor and River, Lake Calumet, St. Marys River, Mich., Lorain 6 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Harbor, Conneaut Harbor, Black Rock Channel, and Tonawanda Harbor; also, dredging plant and equipment has been assembled at Honolulu for dispatch to Welles Harbor, Midway Island, for construc- tion of a trans-Pacific commercial seaplane harbor. The protected inland waterways along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, as improved by the United States, and totaling 2,319 miles in length, continue to prove of increasing value to commerce and navigation. The section between Choctawhatchee Bay and West Bay on the Gulf coast has been completed during the year, and the section south of Miami to Florida Bay is 75 percent completed. Plans have been prepared and funds made available for deepening the waterway from 8 feet to 12 feet between Cape Fear River and Winyah Bay; also, for dredging to 9 feet the section along the Texas coast from the vicinity of Fort O'Connor to Corpus Christi. The approximate quantities in major classifications for work accom- plished during the fiscal year were as follows: Dredging, 391,435,126 cubic yards; levee construction, 30,689,104 cubic yards; rock removal, 1,628,946 cubic yards; concrete placed, 988,943 cubic yards; dikes and bulkheads, 530,898 linear feet; revetments, 478,814 linear feet; stone placed in jetties and breakwaters, 2,266,264 tons. Actual performance of river and harbor operations has been by contract, as in years past, wherever the best interests of the United States and of navigation would be served thereby, the percentage of expeditures for work by contract having been 57.7 and for hired-labor operations, 42.3. The water-borne commerce for the calendar year 1937 aggregated 583,100,000 tons, having a reported value of $20,900,000,000. This represents an increase of 57,258,000 tons and $3,452,000,000 in value over the previous year, indicating continued material recovery from depression years. Studies by the Beach Erosion Board have included recommendations and estimates of cost of construction for diverse conditions of beach stabilization, ranging from the artificial bathing beach constructed at Pelham, N. Y., by the borough of Bronx, N. Y., to reconstitution of the beach at Santa Barbara, Calif.; studies of the coast of Long Island, N. Y.; of the entire coast of North Carolina; stabilization and improve- ment of a recreational beach in Connecticut, and general protective measures for a 20-mile section of the south coast of Cape Cod, Mass. Reports on five different projects have been completed and transmitted to Congress during the year. In addition to these cooperative beach- erosion studies, special reports on shore protection have been made at five localities on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, under the provisions of the river and harbor act approved August 30, 1935, and studies at four other localities are in progress. Public interest continues to increase in the development of beach and recreational areas, and requests for cooperative studies, assistance, and comment on specific beach-control problems are receiving thorough consideration. The river and harbor act approved August 26, 1937, authorized and directed a survey of the Ohio River and its tributaries to ascertain what polluted substances are being deposited directly or indirectly therein, and the sources and extent of such deposits, with a view to determining the most feasible method of correcting and eliminating the pollution. In prosecution of the necessary field investigations RIVERS AND HARBORS 7 now in progress, the Department is receiving cooperative assistance from the United States Public Health Service. Organization for safety throughout the Engineer Department has been maintained and developed with a gratifying decrease in the number of lost-time disabilities to personnel and a marked increase in safe practices on construction work. The undertaking of investigations for emergency agencies has been continued and the Corps of Engineers has loaned a number of its officers to assist these agencies in their administrative duties. FLOOD CONTROL OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER Highly satisfactory progress has been made on the flood-control project for the alluvial valley of the Mississippi River, adopted by the act of May 15, 1928, and amended by the acts of June 15, 1936, and June 28, 1938. The 1936 amendment retained the purposes and the completed features of the 1928 act and authorized an additional $272,- 000,000 for extension of flood-control work on the lower Mississippi River. The 1938 amendment removed legislative restrictions with respect to certain features of the adopted plan as amended and authorized $40,000,000 for work in addition to that contemplated by the project as amended in 1936. The preparation of detailed plans for carrying out the amended project was placed under way immediately after approval of the 1936 act, and these plans have been practically completed during the past year. Construction work has been pushed wherever possible during the fiscal year 1938 and with the approval of the 1938 Flood Control Act in the last week of this fiscal year the rapid advancement is assured of construction work during the fiscal year 1939 on fea- tures of the amended plan that could not be initiated under the restrictions of the 1936 amendment. Under section 6 of the 1928 act, flood-control work was undertaken on the Mississippi River, between Rock Island, Ill., and Cape Girar- deau, Mo., and on outlets and tributaries affected by backwaters of the Mississippi River where the local contributions of one-third of the costs were provided as required by law. The Department was also able to assist localities in the repair of flood-control works on tribu- taries of the Mississippi River, threatened or destroyed by flood, under the provision of section 7 of the 1928 act. The allotments for this purpose during the fiscal year aggregated $625,286.68. Work already accomplished in the alluvial valley of the Mississippi River under the 1928 act made it possible for the lower river to carry in January, February, and March of 1937 the greatest Ohio River flood of all time without mishap, and the Birds Point-New Madrid floodway and the Bonnet Carre spillway, operated for the first time, satisfactorily fulfilled the purpose for which they were designed. As a whole, the operation of the plan was highly satisfactory and its benefit to the vast alluvial valley cannot be overestimated. NATIONAL FLOOD CONTROL The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, established a defi- nite policy for Federal participation in the construction of flood- control projects throughout the Nation in cooperation with the States, 8 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 political subdivisions thereof, or other responsible local agencies. About 270 flood-control projects, having a total estimated construc- tion cost of $310,000,000, and, in addition to the actual construction projects, some 240 preliminary examinations and surveys for flood control were authorized. The initial funds for carrying out the pro- visions of the act were appropriated July 19, 1937, although money previously made available from the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act approved June 22, 1936, permitted the Department to proceed with the preparation of detailed plans and definite project estimates. Within the limits of available funds from the Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937, actual construction was placed under way on many of the projects for which local interests had previously ful- filled the requirements of local cooperation established under the law. Additional funds under the appropriation act approved June 11, 1938, provide means for continuing the projects and for the initia- tion of others. Public 406, approved by the President on August 28, 1937, amended the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and authorized the construction of leevees, flood walls, and drainage structures for the protection of cities and towns in the Ohio River Basin, the projects to be selected by the Chief of Engineers, with the approval of the Secretary of War, at a cost for construction not to exceed $24,877,000. The need for these protection measures was forcefully demonstrated by the disastrous flood of January 1937. This act also includes au- thority for flood-protection work at Memphis, Tenn., at an estimated construction cost of $9,000,000, and further directs that preliminary examinations and surveys of some 114 rivers and streams be made throughout the country for the purpose of determining the need, location, and type of flood-protection work. From the Appropriation Acts of 1937 and 1938 funds n~ allotted for construction of flood-protection work at several cities in the Ohio River Basin for initiating work on the Memphis project and for undertaking the preliminary examinations and surveys. "The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, authorized addi- tional flood-control improvements in 19 separate river basins or por- tions thereof, including an amendment to the project for floodways in the lower Mississippi River and the execution of examinations and surveys for flood control on 105 rivers and streams. The sum of $375,000,000 is authorized for construction of the projects included in this act. iMAinder the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, local inter- ests were required to furnish lands, easements, and rights-of-way for flood-control structures, including flood walls, levees, reservoirs, and other methods of improvements, and to agree to hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works, and to maintain and operate the works after completion. The act of August 28, 1937, modified the conditions of cooperation for certain projects in the Ohio River Basin. The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, provides a material expansion of Federal participa- tion in flood control in that in case of any dam and reservoir project, or channel improvement or channel rectification project for flood control authorized by the act of June 22, 1936, as amended, the act of June 28, 1938, and the act of May 15, 1928, as amended by the act of June 15, 1936, as amended, title to all lands, easements, and RIVERS AND HARBORS 9 rights-of-way for such projects is to be acquired by the United States or by States, political subdivisions thereof or other responsible local agencies and conveyed to the United States, such agencies to be reim- bursed, from flood-control appropriations, sums equivalent to actual expenditures made by them in acquiring lands, easements, and rights- of-way for the projects, subject to the provision that no reimburse- ment shall be made for any direct or speculative damages; local interests are also relieved of the responsibility of maintaining and operating projects falling within the above classification. In any case, where the construction cost of levees or flood walls included in an authorized project can be substantially reduced by the evacuation of a portion or all of the area proposed to be protected and by the elimination of that portion or all of the area from the protection to be afforded by the project, the Chief of Engineers may modify the plan of such a project so as to eliminate these areas. Furthermore, a sum not substantially exceeding the amount thus saved in construc- tion cost may be expended toward the evacuation of the locality eliminated from protection and the rehabilitation of persons moved. The projects to be undertaken under the authorities contained in the act approved June 28, 1938, are to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The act is an authorization act only, and funds for the prosecution of projects selected must await further appropriation by Congress. The progress made is outlined in detail in succeeding pages pertain- ing to the individual projects which have been initiated. PROJECTS UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS AND EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS On October 1, 1938, allocation of funds to the following works and in the amounts indicated had been made available to the Corps of Engineers: National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Administra- Act Recovery tion Act tion Act 1935 act 1936 act 1937 act Criehaven Harbor, Maine .... $40, 000. 00 Mystic River, Mass_ , ...... 475, 000. 00 Boston Harbor, Mass ...-.... $800, 000. 00 $230, 806. 26 935, 000. 00 Cape Cod Canal, Mass.._. 4, 980, 157. 30 1, 158, 000. 00 4, 764, 985. 78 New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbors, Mass-........... 22R,D 537 ... - - - 0 ... - -. .- . - . --. .-. . . . .- New Haven Harbor, Conn .... 290, 877. 00 59, 206. 75 .. Southport Harbor, Conn--...... ............... 37, 420.12 ............................ East Chester Creek, N. Y ..... -...-......... 183, 000. 00 .......................-- -- Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels, N. Y-............ 64, 559. 68 East River, N. Y--.---- 1, 743, 265.42 Buttermilk Channel, N. Y--...-- 122, 051. 24 Hudson River Channel, N. Y_ 542,170.36 126, 650. 00 ... East Rockaway (Debs Inlet), N .Y -- - - - - - - - - 82, 600. 00 Hudson River, N. Y_..... 236, 000. 00 2, 350. 00 310, 000. 00 ............................ Great Lakes to Hudson River, waterway _._-------___ - .......... 4, 834, 991.24 .............-............. Great Kills, Staten Island, N . Y_ .--.... ....... __ 36, 000. 00 ........................................ New York and New Jersey channels .___. -- -- -- -- -- 390, 000. 00 417, 000. 00 1, 999, 926. 34 -----------.---............ Raritan River to Arthur Kill, N. J., cut-off channel- ...... 584, 000. 00 226, 500. 00 ....... Delaware River: Philadelphia to Trenton___ 1, 439, 955. 51 750, 000. 00 2, 619, 844. 07 Philadelphia to the sea - -.... 813, 045. 79 Wilmington Harbor, Del ___ --------------- -.----------- 205,500.00----------.------------ 10 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Administra- Recovery Act tion Act 1935 act 1936 act 1937 act act Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Del. and Md _...... _. - - - - - 871.00 .......................... -_-------------$4,748, Ocean City Harbor and Sine- puxent Bay, Md_.-....... $283, 007.93 --------------- 67, 185. 09-.-. -.. --..... Knapps Narrows, Md......___ ............----------..............---------------------- 46,121.20------------ Honga River and Tar Bay, M d .... ___----------------. 27, 667.94 ......................... Upper Thoroughfare, Deals Island, Md ................. 37,342.70 ............ 978. 50 -------------- --- 49.------------- Tangier Channel, Va-....... 42, 000. 00 ...............--............ -------------- ------------- James River, Va ... _ ....... 583,836.53 ............. --------------- -------------- --- Norfolk Harbor, Va __..._ . ............. 49, 978. 50 .......................... Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. C., Inland Waterway (Fairfield Bridge)_ .. 80, 282. 36 .............................----------------------------------- Morehead City Harbor, N. C_ 553,475.86 .............------------------------------ -------------- Palmico Sound to Beaufort, N. C., channel _._._...___ 40,000.00 ..............----------- ------- ---------------------- Cape Fear River, N. C., to Winyah Bay, S. C., water- way____ 1,334,743.20 $730,693.74 1-- Cape Fear River above Wil- mington, N. C ............. 1,104,390.72........--------------...------- ---.. ----------------- Winyah Bay to Charleston, S. C., waterway.------- 1,207,165.09 54,915.78--........... ---......... Charleston Harbor, S. C ._.._ 113,900.00 --------------. -------------- ------------ ------ -- - - Charleston Harbor, Shipyard . .. ... .. .. River, S. C.. _.- 31, 563.71--------------..........------- Charleston to Beaufort, S. C., waterway_ --------------- 74,642.87 ---------------.---------- Savannah River below Au- gusta, Ga _... _-_-_-_-_- 1,634,562.24 ..------------- Brunswick Harbor, Ga -.__--_ 102,516.03 --------------- St. Johns River, Fla., Jackson- ville to the ocean-_ _._-____ _ 290,013.37 .. Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage area, Florida_ 4,200,000. 00 3,494,385.54 2,171, 000.00 Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., waterway ------------- 2,000, 000.00 199,841.72 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla ....... 30,000.00 80,000.00 ---- - - - - - Fort Pierce Inlet, Fla .- 250,000.00 Miami Harbor, Fla ...... __ 2, 202, 126. 04 548,537.82 Tampa Harboi, Fla _._....... 780,795.42 1,463,000.00 River Styx, Fla_ - 14,335.12 Florida Cross-State Canal ... 5,110, 695.67 St. Andrews Bay, Fla _...... 581,958.86 -------------. Apalachicola River to St. An- drews Bay, Fla., waterway - 340,000.00--------.. ------------- Pensacola Harbor, Fla-.._._.. 119, 672.91 -- ----------------------------------------- Chickasaw Creek, Ala_ __.. 41,241.64 ------------............----........---------... Alabama River, Ala____ 139, 989. 87 ----------------------------------. Black Warrior, Warrior, and Tombigbee Rivers, Ala ..... 79, 219.93 --------------- 607,406.18 -------------------------- Mobile Harbor, Ala- .--------14,000.00 .....---------------------------------------------------- Guifport Harbor and Ship Is- land Pass, Miss------- --- 47,883. 19------------------ --------------------------- Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway- __..... 820, 017. 77 Lake Charles deep-water channel, La___ 79, 577. 63 Mermentau River, La ....... 29, 974. 42 Petit Anse, Carlin, and Tigre Bayous, La _____ _ 47,858.13 Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex. 1,363,652.47 Galveston Harbor and Chan- nel, Tex-________________ 13,121.45 Texas City Channel, Tex _--_ 136,295.78 ---- - - - - - Houston Ship Channel, Tex__ 1,570, 085.81 1,042,846.17 Freeport Harbor, Tex _...... 116,574. 74 --........... Port Aransas, Tex __......... 324,287.14 ---- - - - - - Brazos Island Harbor, Tex---- 2,848,560.03 Wolf River, Tenn _......... 586,500.00 ---- - - - - - Mississippi River: Ohio River to Missouri River-------------- 2,987,005. 06 1,007, 768.93 1, 000, 000. 00 ..--------- .------------- Missouri River to Minne- apolis-- ------------ 34, 625,994.94 16, 744, 597.86 22, 858, 700. 56 ..-------- .------------- Missouri River: Kansas City to mouth-..... 4, 824, 780. 11 1,643,710.27 1, 509, 000.00 .............------------------------ Kansas City to Sioux City- 14,153,108.00 15,000,000.00 9,675,000.00 ------------ ----------- At Fort Peck, Mont-....... 24,729,000.00 24,802,000.00 18, 500, 000. 00 .........----------.....----------------- RIVERS AND HARBORS 11 National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Administra- Recovery Act tion Act 1935act 1936act 1937act Act- Rock River Pool, Ill _-------- $25,000.00 Illinois River, Ill--------...........--.. $910,000.00 $157,084.65 1, 918,805.00 --------------- Cumberland River, Tenn .. 685,000.00 Allegheny River, Pa .....------ 1,026, 900.00 223,149.38 2, 454,242.29 Tygart Reservoir, W. Va------ 3, 000,000.00 7, 000,000. 00 1, 999, 995. 00 Ohio River: Lock and dam construc- tion_ _---------------- 3, 169,167.59 89, 200. 00 1, 198, 837. 07 Open-channel work .--- 1, 026,301.16 13, 934. 83 .. Kanawha River, W. Va-.-. 6, 408,324.87 2, 596, 475. 36 4, 498, 688. 03 Green and Barren Rivers, Ky_ 85,000. 00 Agate Bay Harbor, Minn ... 48,404.45 Duluth - Superior Harbor, Minn. and Wis ____----- 1,089,273.83... Ashland Harbor, Wis_ ___.-... 221,894.69...-------- Keweenaw Waterway, Mich - 182,825.77 Marquette Harbor, Mich - 72,188. 05 Port Washington Harbor, Wis_ 602, 994.45 Kewaunee Harbor, Wis_ .... 420, 000. 00 Green Bay Harbor, Wis -...-. 625, 000. 00 315,800.00 Kenosha Harbor, Wis ..--- - 27,658.00 Calumet Harbor and River, Ill. and Ind-___ 2, 998, 112. 00 38,491.05 .. ... Indiana Harbor, Ind ....--- 881, 467. 71 736,576.78 ... .... . Calumet-Sag Channel, Ill -- 1, 529,000. 00 11,413, 419. 18 -..._- .. ................... Mackinac - Round Island Channel, Mich. ------------ 419, 399. 87 St. Marys River, Mich ------ 158. 400. 98 St. Clair River, Mich ........ 1,082,831.76 588,827.79 49, 395. 12 Lake St. Clair, Mich., chan- nels in__._____ 1, 008,595.07 ..--......... ---------------..------------ Detroit River, Mich .......... 1, 377,688.50 ................ 153,000.00 Rouge River, Mich ........... --------------- 29, 515. 50 Toledo Harbor, Ohio ......... 000.00 3, 690, ............... Lorain Harbor, Ohio_ _- .-- 000.00 165, Lorain Harbor (Black River), ............... -- -- - -- -- -- - - -.--- - - - Ohio _ 76,300.00 .......................--..... Sandusky Harbor, Ohio_ - 407, 500. 00 192,000.00 ---------------..------------ Cleveland Harbor, Ohio .----- 591,767.03 150,000.00 .............................- Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio ...... 461,648.38 75,000.00 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- -. . . . . . . . . . . . Conneaut Harbor, Ohio .----- 1, 010,500.00 ............... ---------------..------------ Fairport Harbor, Ohio . -- 187, 772.04 ---------------..------------ Huron Harbor, Ohio ------ 561, 251. 52 ............... ---------------..------------ ---------- -- Buffalo Harbor, N. Y --... 655,500.00 ---------------..------------ ------------ Niagara River, N. Y ...----- 94, 512. 24 ............... ------------- Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y___ --------------- 1, 760, 000.00 56,806. 00 ------------- ----------"-- Rochester Harbor, N. Y...... ............... 56, 806.00 --- ---- --- Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y_ 174,548.79 ------------- San Diego Harbor, Calif_ ..... 86,352.01 1, 226, 792. 92- ------- Los Angeles and Long Beach - -- ----- -- Harbors, Calif -- -- ............... 1,593,667.46............... 996, 996, 803. 85 ............. 803.85 -- -- -- -- - --- Newport Bay, Calif_ ------ 896.83 796, ---------------..------------ - - -- --- Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif__ 19, 198. 39 10,000.00 ---------------..------------ San Francisco Harbor, Calif___ 193,000.00............... ---------------..------------ ------------ Richmond Harbor, Calif ----- 105,000.00 --- - ------- ---------------..------------ Monterey Harbor, Calif .----- 207,800.00 ............... ---------------..------------ San Joaquin River, Calif----- 1, 158,347.99 ---------------..------------ Columbia and Lower Willam- 98,667.57 ............. ette Rivers_ 446, 296.19 98, 667. 57 Columbia River near Van- 12, 200,000..00 138,y449. 04 ............. _ ........... couver, W ash ... ............... 138,449.04 Columbia River at Bakers ---- -- -- -- Bay, Wash 47 78, 577. ---------------..------------ Multnomah Channel, Oreg .__ 18, 112.28 - - -- - -- - ---------------..------------ Columbia River at Bonne- 12, 200, 000.00 ville, Oreg- ______ 20,240, 700.00 Columbia River, Celilo Falls 400,000.0 ............. to W allula . ---------------- 400, 000. 00 Willapa River and Harbor, 192,7314.06 -- - - - - - W ash ....... 78, 533.00 192,314.06 Grays Harbor and Chehalis 409,659.55 ............. River, Wash ___ -- 57,000.00 409, 659. 55 Tacoma Harbor, Wash _ -_-- 51,609.12 ---------------..------------ Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash ____________ - 192,516.44 Olympia Harbor, Wash_ 105, 467. 00 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska ---- 136, 736.74 Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii .... 784, 800.00 Port Allen Harbor, Hawaii ... 680,000.00 Kaunakakai Harbor, Hawaii _ 103, 200.00 See footnote at end of table. 12 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Recvery Recovery Administra- tion Act tion Act 1935 act 1936 act 1937 act Mayaguez Harbor, P. R-...... $147,186.69 ... San Juan Hai bor, P. R....-------- 451, 805. 52 . Office, Chief of Engineers, and administrative expenses... 11, 630. 25 --------------- $735, 860.06 ..------------....... Total, river and harbor-- 183, 505, 092. 71 1$94,253,854.08 103, 783, 388. 95 FLOOD CONTROL f Connecticut River at Hadley, Mass., riprap_----------------- - - $12, 818.00 Connecticut River at Hadley, M ass., levees .--------------------------------- 29, 000. 00 Connecticut River at Hatfield, Mass., levees------------------ ---------------- 21,146.00 Connecticut River at Hatfield, Mass., levees ----------- 21, 000. 00 Connecticut River at Spring- field, Mass------- ----------------------------- $132, 000.00 Connecticut River 2- at- - -West - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Springfield, Mass. . - --------------- 18, 500. 00 176, 500. 00 Connecticut River at West Springfield, and Springfield, Mass------------ ---------- --------------- --------------- 254,262.79 734.56 Connecticut 3River at Hart- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - ----- ---------- ford, Conn. _ 132,166.43 833.57 415, Connecticut River Basin, sur- ----------------------------- 174,999.60 veys ___------- Nashua River at Fitchburg, Mass ---------------....--------------------------------------- ------------ 1, 042, 387. 23 331, 612. 77 Merrimack River at Lowell, $245, 236. 68 --------.--- Mass -------------------- 558, 652.71 Merrimack River at Haver- hill, Mass------------------------------------ --------------- 982,192.96 769, 744. 38 Merrimack River Basin, N. H. and Vt....------------------------------------------------ --------------- -------------- 25, 000.00 Lamoille River, Vt-........---------------------------------- 188, -------------- 50, 000.00 278.43 -------------- 95, 100.00 Wallkill River, N. Y.------------------------------------ Cape Cod Canal, Mass-..---- ------------------------ -------------- 68, 009. 00 Hornell, N. Y., channel clear- ---------------------------- ing _-------------- ............... 180, 350. 48 227, 649.52 Painted Post, N. Y., channel clearing..------------ ------------------------ 90, 054. 25 24, 945. 75 Lisle, N. Y., channel clearing- .............-----.--- ...... .............. 93, 895. 35 31, 104. 65 Oxford, N. Y., channel clear- ing _------------- ------------.- ------------- --------------- 42, 584. 15 32, 415. 85 Avoca, N. Y., channel clearing -__-..- ----......-------.... 144,682.89 145. 94 New York and Pennsylvania, 194,744.76 surveys for flood control------....--------------------- Plymouth, Pa------.. ------------------------------ .............-- -------------- 7, 000. 00 Susquehanna River and West 344, 954. 81 Branch of Delaware River . ..........--.... .--- 5, 000. 00 Susquehanna River at Kings- ton and Edwardsville, Pa .- 226,074.71 1, 219, 925. 29 Susquehanna River at Wilkes- Barre and Hanover, Pa-...............-------------- 37,998.43 1, 722, 281. 57 Susquehanna River at Wil- liamsport, Pa ..------------- --------------- ----- ............... 10, 000. 00 Susquehanna River Basin, reservoirs, southern New York area-----......------------------------------- - -- - ---- .---- -------- 524, 350. 00 Susquehanna River, surveys along...........------------------.......----------.............. .......... 30, 000. 00 Codorus Creek at York, Pa-.. ---------------..------------- 20, 000. 00 Anacostia River at Washing- ton, D. C __ ------------------ ----------------- 161, 995. 39 Bolling Field, D . C-....... ......- ... - .-- - --------------- 50, 000. 00 Potomac River near Cumber- land, Md ------ - ------ ------------------------------ ........... 45, 229. 96 4, 767.89 Potomac River at Washington ---- ---------- --------------- --------------- --.......... 56,500.00 Tar River, N. C _-..........---- ------------ --------- 42, 066.96 Savannah River at Augusta, Ga...........----------------------------...............------------- 144, 000. 00 See footnotes at end of table. RIVERS AND HARBORS 13 FLOOD CONTROL--Continued National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Administra- Recovery tion Act Act 1935 act 1936 act 1937 act Coosa River at Rome, Ga--....--- ---------------- ---------- $96, 080. 00 West Point, Ga.....----------------------------- ----------- $591,068.24 Bayou' des Glaises, La.. ,_ ------------------------------ . 20, 837. 87 Fire Point, La_-- -------------------- ------------- 124, 925. 78 Shreves Island, La -----.--------------- ---------------- 81,046.90 Grant Parish, La-------.........--...-------------- --------------- 181, 000. 00 Red River Cut-off, Colfax, La-_....---..............-----... ------------- 155, 000. 00 Natchitoches, La_.--------- ------------------------ 72, 761.-86 Red River Parish, La .......--------------- --------------- 43, 000. 00 Bayou Pierre, La_ _ .---- -----------------.---------- 38, 529. 13 Columbia, La --------------- --------------- -------------- ... . . . -- -- 29, 000. 00 Rio Grande ------------------ _ $41, 833.84 ..------------ Tombigbee River, Miss- ------------------------------- 39, 000. 00 Homochitto, Miss ------------ --------------------- 18, 710. 00 Mississippi River, Ashbrook 'toGreenville, Miss __.------- ----------- -------------- 1,072.00 .......------------. ----.......-- Mississippi River near Rose- dale, Miss --------- ---------------------------- 621.00 ........ .... Mississippi River near Lake Providence----- ---------------------------- 22, 527. 51 Mississippi River, Shipland to Fitler----------------- _ ------------------------------- 378. 00 Mississippi River, near Green- ville, Miss------- ------------------------------ 74, 123. 49 Sardis Reservoir, Yazoo River, Miss .----------- --------------- ---------------------- 750, 000.00 Mississippi River and tribu- taries ------------------- 43, 994, 083. 64 -............-- 74 1, 544,259. Long Prairie Levee District, Arkansas_-------- ---------------------------- 19, 000. 00 Arkansas River, Pine Bluff to Jefferson-Lincoln County line- __---- -------------------------------- 22, 732. 30 Arkansas River at Tulsa, Okla ......--.---.---- -------------- 191, 226. 47 Arkansas River at Arkansas City, Kans . _....--------------------------- 93,152.14 Arkansas River at North Little Rock, Ark------------------ ............... 35, 000. 00 Arkansas River, North Little Rock to Gillette, Ark .. . ..---- .---------- ---------------- ............. 100, 000. 00 Arkansas River, Plum Bayou to Gillette, Ark--. .------------------------------ --------------- 40, 089.46 Faulkner County, Ark.........----------------......------------- 32, 000. 00 WhiteRiver at Clarendon, Ark ----------------------------- 223, 041.33 4, 325. 59 Black River at Skaggs Ferry, Ark------------ ---------------------------- ............... 13, 000. 00 Hatchie, Obion, etc. Rivers, ............... Tenn-------------- --------------- 40, 000. 00 Conchas Dam, N. Mex---------------- ------------ 2, 280, 000. 00 870, 000. 00 Denison Reservoir, Tex ... 435,000.00 ................................ Fort Supply Reservoir, Okla--.----.------ --------------- 90, 000.00 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, _ Okla -- ---------- -- -- ------------- 46, 500. 00 James and Sheyenne Rivers, N. Dak _.----------- -------------------- $20, 000. 00 Red River of the North _ _ - --------------- --------------- 44,500.00 Belle Fourche River, S. Dak.........----.-------------------- 14, 500. 00 Milk River at Glasgow, Mont . ------------------ ..------------ ....... _ ...... 12, 900. 00 Yellowstone River at Forsyth, Mont _------- --- ----------------- ------------- 300. 00 Kansas City, Mo. and Kans., survey . 39, 500.00 -------- --- Missouri and Kaw Rivers at ------------- Kansas City, model for study of ...... ______ __ . 12,000.00. Grand (Neosho) River atIola, Kans_------------ ---------------------------- 6, 000.00 Kansas River at Topeka, Kans ---------------------- 266, 000. 00 Upper Mississippi River, Ill ----------- --------------- 2, 900. 00 Perry County districts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Moe __ --------------- I- ------------- 56, 000. 00 Oakford Drainage District, Ill_ ---- _.. ____--------- 6, 250. 00 Mason and Menard Drainage District, Ill I- ----------......,. -- . . 23,650.00 Hennepin Drainage District, Ill.. ----------------------------------------- 14. 40 Spring Lake Drainage Dis- trict, Ill_--------- ----------------------------- 41,714.00 14 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 FLOOD CONTROL--Continued National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Administra- Recovery Act tion Act act 1935 1936act 1937act Pekin La Marsh Drainage District, Ill .---------------- 50 $62. Sea Horn Drainage District, Ill...-------------------------- .-------------- 5,200.00 Cumberland River, Tenn. and Ky .- ...------..--- ------- I $56,733.21 Cumberland River near Mid- dlesboro, Ky ---------------- 52,000.00 Monongahela River at Eliza- beth, Rices Landing, etc_ ___ 550.76.......... $135, Allegheny River at Manor- ville, Braeburn, and Mos- grove, Pa-------------------- 156,103.42 Allegheny River at mile 15.3 and 45.2 --------------- 103,605.14 ---....-...-- Upper Ohio River, reservoir system ---------------- 589,477.67 500.00 176, Ohio River at lock and dam No. 46------ ---------- 12,300.00 Ohio River at lock and dam No. 47-------------------- --------- - - 6, 700.00 ...... ...... Ohio River Basin at- ------------ Wellsville, Ohio _--------- ----------'-- -- ---- 14,022. -"------------------- 31 ... . . . . . Huntington, W. Va ....--- ------------ 69,000.00 --------------- -------------- Point Pleasant, W. Va - - ---------------------------"-- 1,500.00 --........ ..... Ceredo, W. Va_---------- -- -- -- ----- " --------------- 5, 284. 00 Kenova, W. Va ...---------... ----------- -- --------------- -------------- 7,097. 49 Parkersburg, W. Va .... ---- ----- -- --------------- -------------- --------------- ----------. 3,144.73 Middleport, Ohio --------- --------------- -------------- --------------- -------------- -------------- 1,783.44 Cincinnati, Ohio ---------- ------------- 15, 964. 61 Ironton, Ohio_ _----------- --- --- ----- --------------- 75,690.00 Covington, Ky------------ --------------- -------------- 12,000.00 New Boston, Ohio.....----- ___ -- - -- - -----------... 18,000.00 Columbus, Ohio_ --------- __ ...........- 10,000. 00 Newport, Ky-------------- ..............- 6,150.48 Lawrenceburg, Ind .___ ............... 10,000. 00 Jeffersonville, Ind_..-- --------------- ............... 3, 952.88 New Albany, Ind ....-- ............... 3, 278. 07 Harrisburg, Ill .__.------ 584.35 --------------- ............... 11, 813. 96 Evansville, Ind _ ............... Tell City, Ind____-------- .............. 495. ~5 Channelton, Ind .... -- ............... -------- - - - ............... ---------... 239.01 Paducah, Ky __-------- 4, 623. 12 Louisville, Ky __---_----- ----------- " ------------. 8, 902. 40 Metropolis, Ill-.......... --------------- ............... 182.70 Golconda, Ill.__---------- ------------ .............. 452.10 Brookport, Ill ___--------- 402.07 Conemaugh River, Johnstown -- -- ----- -- Reservoir ----------------- - 99, 858. 90 Muskingum Valley, Ohio .---- $27, 190,000.00 ------------ Bluestone Reservoir, W. Va___ --------------- 380,582. 19 New River, W. Va., survey __-----------..--- 163, 999. 39 ......... .----. Green River, Ky ___.. -- -- 2, 000. 00 ------------------------- Los Angeles County flood- control project, Calif .------- 13, 004, 000. 00 3, 909, 794. 21 11,017, 700.00 Sacramento River, Calif _.. -1,486,-470.12 1, 486, 470.12------ .- -------------.............-............... Willamette River, Oreg . ---- 300,000.00 ------------- 275, 940. 00 Willamette River, Oreg., sur- vey _ -_- 184, 900. 00 ------......-------- ----... Umatilla River at Pendleton, Oreg _------------------- 18, 001. 49 Columbia River Basin, Oreg___ 403,158.00 Cowlitz River Basin, Wash-_ 75, 642. 00 Lewis River Basin, Wash -.... .------------------------.. 76,080.00 Stilaguamish River, Wash- .. ------ .- -------------- 86,000.00 Hoquiam, Wash _____---------- 182,478.02--------------------------- Puyallup River, Wash ___ ....... . ........ 26,000.00 Whatcom and Padden Creeks, Wash _ ___--------- -------- 15,656.83 ----.. -------.... Clallam County streams, Washington __-- -------- ...-- 36,617.52 Salmon River, Alaska .__--_ $34, 196. 70 . .......... ....... ..... ...---........ Assistancefor educational, pro- fessional, and clerical persons_ ... 1,094,229.10 8, 596. 37 Total, flood control .... 72, 763,887.60 54, 196. 70 20,264,642.19 10. 174, 912. 63 22, 854, 105. 89 RIVERS AND HARBORS 15 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS National Public Works Emergency Relief Acts Rivers and harbors Industrial Administra- Recovery tion Act Act tion Act act 1935 act 1936 act 1937 Passamaquoddy tidal power project, Maine ___----- --------------- $6, 440, 208. 96 . .....---------------. --------............... Conduit Road, Montgomery County, Md __------ ---- - ---- _------- -- $11., 395.47 -- Dalecarlia Reservoir, D. C-... $16, 944. 17 ... Repair break in water main, Intracoastal Canal, La -- - 7, 544. 84 . Honolulu, Hawaii, Adminis- trative Bldg ----------------- ---------------- --------------- -------------- $7, 592. 70 Puerto Rico (roads and drain- age) --------------------- 1,585,000. 00 ...... .. Virgin Islands (swamp recla- mation) --------------------- 45,000. 00 $109, 200. 00......................... ....... Total, miscellaneous-- - 1, 654, 489. 01 109, 00 200. 96 6,440,208. 11, 395. 47 7, 592. 70 Grand total ...---.------ 257, 923, 32 194,417,250.78 130, 469. 488, 10 10, 186, 308. 10 2322,861,698.59 240. 1Includes $600,000 allocated from the Public Works Administration Act of 1938. 2 In addition $5,000 allocated to "Connecticut River at West Springfield, Mass.," from Emergency Relief Act of 1938. 3 In addition, $638,000 allocated to "Connecticut River at Hartford, Conn." from Emer- gency Relief Act of 1938. SURVEYS The River and Harbor Acts approved August 26, 1937, and June 20, 1938, and the Flood Control Acts approved August 28, 1937, and June 28, 1938, authorized and directed preliminary examinations and sur- veys at 161, 67, 114, and 105 localities, respectively. Reports on 204 preliminary examinations and surveys and reviews of previous reports requested by committee resolution were submitted to Congress during the fiscal year. Supplemental studies pertaining to the 308 investiga- tions under authority contained in section 6 of the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935, have been under way on Connecticut River, Denison Reservoir, Red River, Columbia and Snake Rivers, and Willamette River. These studies are being combined, where prac- ticable, with specifically authorized examinations and surveys. The River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, authorized the Secretary of War to continue the gathering of hydrological data in Nicaragua under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, the cost of this work being a proper charge against appropriations for "Mainte- nance and improvement of rivers and harbors." An officer and one enlisted man are stationed in Nicaragua to continue collection and compilation of these data. MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WORKS Miscellaneous civil works under the Corps of Engineers are varied in character and include the administration of the Federal laws en- acted for the protection and preservation of the navigable waters of the United States which govern the granting of permits for structures or operations in navigable waters; the approval of the location and plans of bridges,'dams, dikes, or causeways; the alteration of obstruc- tive bridges; the removal of sunken vessels or other obstructions ob- structing or endangering navigation; the establishment of regulations for the use, administration, and navigation of navigable waters, in- cluding drawbridge regulations; the establishment of anchorage grounds and harbor lines; the discharge or deposit of refuse matter of 101110-38-pt. 1 Vol. 1- -2 16 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 any kind in navigable waters, and the pollution of coastal navigable waters by oil; the determination of the head of navigation and the extent to which the laws shall apply to specific streams; the super- vision of the harbor of New York to prevent obstructive or injurious deposits in the tidal waters thereof, including the waters of Long Island Sound; beach-erosion investigations and studies in cooperation with various State agencies; the establishment of reasonable rates of toll for transit across bridges over navigable waters; the acquisition of lands, easements, rights-of-way, and other interests therein by pur- chase, condemnation, or donation needed for the prosecution of river and harbor works and flood-control projects; the granting of leases and licenses for the occupation and use of Federal property under con- trol of the Corps of Engineers; the construction of Anacostia Park and the reclamation and development of Anacostia River and Flats, D. C.; the maintenance and repair of the Washington Aqueduct, and increasing the water supply of the city of Washington; surveys and charting of the, northern and northwestern lakes, including the Lake of the Woods; studies for the preservation of Niagara Falls and the supervision of power companies diverting water therefrom; the carry- ing into effect of the provisions of the convention between the United States and Great Britain to regulate the level of the Lake of the Woods; and reports of international boards on power-plant operations affecting the St. Croix River, Lake Memphremagog, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and the St. Lawrence River. Appropriations.-The funds with which the works for the maintenance and improvement of rivers and harbors and flood control were prosecuted during the fiscal year were derived from unexpended balances of prior appropriations and -from the following appropriation acts, and from allotments from various emergency appropriation acts: Rivers and Flood Total by appro- Appropriation title Date of act harbors harbors Flood control control Miscellane Miscellaneous priation acts priation acts War Department Civil Appropriation Act, 1939: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works ...... _......... June 11, 1938 1 $112, 020, 000. 00 ----- - - - - - -- - - ---- - -- Flood control, general--- . . ___- . . . -.-.... . . . _ . . . . . .. $82, 000, 000. 00 ------------- -- Flood control, general (transfer to Agriculture) .-......... _............ .. do ..... . ..- - . -....-- -. -. -_ 2 -7, 000, 000. 00 ------------------ Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries . -------------------------- -----do .. . ... .. ... .. .. . 31, 000, 000. 00 .. do . . . . ---- - ----- --- .- --- ------- - Emergency fund for flood control on tributaries of Mississippi River ................... 800, 000. 00 ---------------- Flood control, Lowell Creek, Alaska-..... do ... _-- 1, 000. 00 ------------------ Flood control, Salmon River, Alaska ..... _______- .do...... 800. 00 Total . .--____ -__ -_-_____- -__ - - - - - - - - - - - 112, 020, 000. 00 106, 801, 800. 00 --------------- $218, 821, 800. 00 Surplus fund (warrants issued during fiscal year): C2 Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works, emergency construc- June 20, 1874 -150, 668. 44 . tion, act July 21, 1932. Experimental towboats for Mississippi River and tributaries_ __...................... -43, 367. 52 Permanent annual appropriations-....._..______ _...... ___ ..... -48. 518.41 Total ... __ ............... ----------------------------------------------------------- -242, 554. 37 -------------------------------- -242, 554. 37 0 First Deficiency Appropriation Act, fiscal year 1938: Improvement of Washington Channel, D. C. (transfer to War) ..... Mar. 5,1938 69, 000. 00 Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works_ _--do ___ 280, 000. 00 Claims for damages, protective works and measures, Lake of the Woods and Rainy River, -... do- ... $73, 270.97 Minn. -- - - - -- - - - w Total ----------------------------------------------------------- I 349, 000. 00 73, 270. 97 97 422,270. ------------------- Indefinite appropriations (net warrants issued): Operating and care of canals, etc_ Mar. 3,1909 65.43 .....----------..-- 65. 43 Special fund (credits to account from licenses under Federal Power Act, Aug. 26, 1935): Main- tenance and operation of dams and other improvements of navigable waters-. ------- - I Aug. 26, 1935 134.640.25 134, 640. 25 =1 I----l------- I Includes $18,000,000 transferred from the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1938 and $24,000,000 unobligated balances on Apr. 21, 1938, of the appropriations "Emergency Re- lief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, General (act July 19, 1937) 1938"($11,000,000), and "Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, Mississippi River and trib- utaries (act July 19, 1937) 1938" ($13,000,000). 2 $7,000,000 transferred from "Flood control, general" to the Department of Agriculture as provided by the act of June 11, 1938. I ~ Date of act Rivers and Flood control Miscellaneous Total by appro- Appropriation title harbors priation acts )I I I 1~1 Allotments made from emergency appropriation acts: National Industrial Recovery, War, rivers and harbors, 1933-39----------------------- June 16, 1933 3-$6, 050. 00 3 -$1,.203. 23----------- ------- National Industrial Recovery, War, flood control, 1933-39 . ..----------------------- do _._._--.----- -------- ---.... -I 0 I- I -I Total . . . _.....---------------------- -- - ------- - 3-6, 050. 00 3-1,203.23 3 -$7, 253. 23 H Public Works Administration, allotment to War, flood control, 1935-39_---------------- June 19, 1934 ------------------ 3 -34.50 3 -34. 50 0 Emergency Relief, War, rivers and halbors, flood control, etc., 1935-37 ...------------ Apr. 8,1935 3-321, 621.89 3 -536, 712. 59 Emergency Relief, War, admninistrative expenses, 1935-37 . .....----------------- ---- ..do -.. 3 -9. 58 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, assistance for educational, professional, and .. do - -- 3-5,500.00 © clerical persons, 1935-37. C © Total ...... _ ------------- ------------------ .-----------------.- ------- 3 -323, 631 47 3-542, 212. 59 3 -863, 844. 06 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control and other conservation, 1936-37 -_ June 22, 1936 -.............. 3 -3, 042,411.41 - - -- $ 46 . 5-3 ----- 46. 53- z 0© Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control and other conservation (non- Federal projects), 1936-37 ------------------------- - - - - do - ------- 3-1, 142, 747. 70 z Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, assistance for educational, professional, and .................. clerical persons, 1935-37 ..----------------- do ...... ..... -- do --- 3-75, 397. 93 -3-$46.53 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, highways, roads and streets, 1936-37-.....------ S -46.53 .-4, 260, 603. 57 Total-......----------------------------------- ------------------ . 3-4,260,557. 04 3-4, 260, 603. 57 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, June 29, 1937 1,414, 467.00- etc., 1938. Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, etc. Federal projects approved prior to June 29, 1937, 1938 _......................_ ..... do ...... 795,648.47.... c Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, etc., non-Federal projects, 1938 ....--- ... .do - 415, 000. 00 Total............---------------------------- ------------ ----------- - - ------ 2, 625. 115. 47 --------------- 47 2, 625,115. Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, general (act July 19, 1937), 1938 ___ July 19, 1937 3 -11, 000 000. 00 .................................. Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries >. (act July 19, 1937), 1938_ _ - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - - -.._ do - --. 3-13, 000, 000. 00 ----- . ---------...----.... Total-..... . -.-. ....... _ ._.___. . . .. .. 3 -24, 000, 000.00 ................3 -24, 000, 000. 00 Grand total, all appropriated funds ..................- -------......... .--.----------- 111,933,469.84 80,622,908.11 73,22444 192, 629,602.39 Represents unobligated balances of emergency fund allotments that have been rescinded since the preceding annual report, The following amounts have been advanced by local interests for river and harbor improvements under the pro- visions of section 11, River and Harbor Act, March 3, 1925, and are returnable to the same interests when necessary Government funds are available: Balance due Amount re- Amount re- Balance due Project District fceiveromd ceived during turned during from Unite fiscal during turned fiscal during DsrcStates, June States, June 30, 1937 year year 30, 1938 St. Josephs Bay, Fla ................... .....----------------------------------------- Mobile, Ala--------------------------------------_ 104, 000 ........---------------- 104, 000 San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico__ --------------------------------- New York, N. Y----------------------------------- 400, 000 ---------------- 400, 000 San Joaquin River, Calif ------------------------------------- ..... Sacramento, Calif _ , 000 ---------------- , 000 Total.... 512,000----------------512,512,000---------------------- 50 rI2 Expenditures.-The total amount actually expended uiqder the direction of the Chief of Engineers in connection with the maintenance and improvement of rivers and harbors, flood control, and other miscellaneous works during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1938, is as follows: Expenditures Appropriation title act NppeupwMtabioinnt c New work Maintenance Total Rivers and harbors: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works---_ Annual ,$88, 372, 898. 27 $37, 480, 062. 66 $125,852,960.93 Maintenance and operation of dams and other improvements of navigable waters_.......---- ---- Aug. 26,19351 134,640.25 134, 640. 25 Operating and care of canals, etc....--------------------------------- Mar. 3,1909 65.43 65 43 Working fund War Department, rivers and harbors (Federal Power Commission) _-------------- (2) 5, 107. 06 5,107. 06 . . . . . . . . . . . ..-- ---- - June 16,1933 Na tio n a l I n dus tr ia l R eco v e ry , W a r, riv e rs an d h ar bo r s , 19 33-39 .. . .. . . . . . . . . -- 1, 383, 640. 94 33,422.81 1,417, 063.75 Public Works Administration allotment to War, rivers and harbors, 1935-39 .............--- ------- June 19, 1934 3, 731, 578. 97 18, 492. 81 3, 750, 071.78 C-4 Emergency Relief, War, rivers and harbors, flood control, etc., 1935-37 --- --- Apr. 8,1935 4, 761, 518. 58 4, 761, 518. 58 Emergency Relief, War, administrative expenses, 1935-39_.. ...... _--__do -. -- .. ------------ -9. 58 -9. 58 Total, all rivers and harbors.------------------------ ---------- -- --- --------------- 98, 249, 636.76 37, 671, 781.44 135, 921,418. 20 Flood control(projects authorized in act of June 22, 1936, as amended and supplemented, and Emergency Relief projects): Flood control, general---------------------------------------- Annual 13, 877, 400. 61 -------------------- 13, 877, 400. 61 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, general (Act July 19, 1937) 1938......--July 19,1937 12, 654, 871.64 ------------------- 12, 654, 871.64 E mergency R elief, War, rivers and harbors, flood control, etc., 1935-37 .... .... ..... ....------- --- Apr. 8, 1935 457, 090. 87 -------------------- 457, 090. 87 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, assistance for educational, professional, and clerical persons, 1935-37--------- do...--...-- ....---- 1, 018. 37 -------------------- 1, 018. 37 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, and other conservation, 1936-37-------- June 22,1936 306, 794.36 ...........-------------------- 306, 794.36 o0 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, and other conservation (non-Federal projects) 1936-37.---------------------. ....do ....... 631,379.36 .-------------------- 631,379.36 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, assistance for educational, professional, and clerical persons, 1936-37...------------------- .---do-....... 176,531.84....--------------------176, 531.84 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, highways, roads, and streets, 1936-37--__ .----- do....... 82, 530. 63 --------------------- 82, 530. 63 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, etc., co 193 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 29,1937 ..-. 1,290. 790.63 ..........-------------------- 1,290, 790. 63 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, etc., -...do-....... 788,145.59 --------------------- 788,145.59 Federal projects approved prior to June 29, 1937, 1938. Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, public buildings, parks, utilities, flood control, etc., ___do .... 250, 428.77 ......--------------------.... 250, 428. 77 non-Federal projects, 1938. Total, flood control, general -- ----------------- -- ----------------------------------........................... 30, 516, 982. 67 --------------------- 30, 516, 982. 67 Flood control, Mississippi River (act May 15, 1928, as amended): Flood control, Mississippi River..---....... ... _.. .............---------- __.. ......... ...... Annual .. -5,000.00 -5,000.00 Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries ---...................................... Annual 21, 099, 497. 49 2, 598, 947. 60 23, 698, 445. 09 Flood control, emergency construction, act July 21, 1932----................................ July 21,1932 28, 400. 17 615. 14 29, 015. 31 Emergency fund for flood control on tributaries of Mississippi River--- ........ Annual 142,935, 56 379,084.15 522,019. 71 National Industria) Recovery, War, flood control, 1933-39 ........-.......................... . June 16,1933 -2,692.64 -2, 692. 64 Emergency Relief, War, Corps of Engineers, flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries (act July 19,1937 1, 334,390.58 96 118,414. 1,452, 805. 54 July 19, 1937) 1938. T o tal, flo od c on tro l, M is sis sip pi R iv er-.. . . . . . . .. . .. ._._.. . . . . . . .. ..... . 22, 602, 531. 16 3, 092, 061.85 25, 694, 593. 01 Flood control, Sacramento River, Calif.: Flood control, Sacramento River, Calif-......... _ _ . -. --.-.. . ......__............. _ _ _ .. Annual 582,410.29 203,463.06 785,873.35 National Industrial Recovery, W ar, flood control, 1933-39 .......... -- __ .... _._ __ .... ..------- June 16, 1933 1, 032. 72 ................... 032. 72 1--------------------, Total, flood control, Sacramento River ... .. ...-------------------------------------------. 583, 443. 01 203, 463.06 786, 906. 07 Flood control, miscellaneous: Annual Flood control, Lowell Creek, Alaska........... .. ... .. .... ...... .................. Annual ................... 1,334. 50 1, 334. 50 Flood control, Salmon River, Alaska____ __.. . ... . ........... -- ........ ..._ _........... 672.05 672.05 Flood control, Missouri River at or near Niobrara, Nebr . ------------------------------- May 15,1936 19. 95 401.95 421.90 National Industrial Recovery, War, flood control, 19,33-39: Muskingum River Valley Reservoirs___ June 16, 1933 6, 064, 572. 43 -------------------- 6, 064, 572. 43 Public Works Administration, allotment to War, flood control, 1935-37: Salmon River, Alaska-... June 19,1934 -34. 50 -------------------- -34. 50 Total, flood control, miscellaneous . . . ........ ____. ....... . . 6, 064, 557. 88 2, 408. 50 6, 066, 966. 38 Total, all flood control - -_-_-_-_-- - -- ---- --- ---- --- --- 59, 767, 514. 72 3, 297, 933. 41 63, 065, 448. 13 Miscellaneous appropriations: Protective works and m easures, Lake of the W oods and R ainy R iver, M inn .. ...... ...... ...... Aug. 12, 19353 7, 315.30..----------------------- 7, 315. 30 Claims for damages, protective works and measures, Lake of the Woods and Rainy River, Minn_ Mar. 5,1938 4 62, 308. 20 -------------------- 62, 308. 20 Interoceanic canals .......................................................... ....... _..... Mar. 4, 19293 --- ._- 2 _- __ 5,100.07 5,100. 07 Total, miscellaneous appropriations .... ..................................... ___ _._...._ 69,623.50 5,100.07 57 74,723. _ _------------- Total expenditures, Government funds _._.____-_ _-_ 158,086,774.98 40,974,814.92 199, 061, 589. 90 Trust funds: Funds contributed for improvement of rivers and harbors (trust fund)-........._ ......-- ..... (5) 230,966. 28 147,889.08 378,855. 36 Funds contributed for flood control, rivers and harbors (trust fund) ..................... (5) 1, 150, 059. 88 5, 317. 30 1,155, 377. 18 Funds advanced for improvement of rivers and harbors (trust fund)........-----------...--------.....-- Mar. 3, 1925 108, 554.34 --------------------- 108, 554. 34 Total expenditures, trust funds-.........................__..... 580. 50 1,489, 153,206.38 786.88 1,642, Grand total, net expenditures, all funds___-__ ............. . ......... .......--...---- ----- 159, 576, 555.48 F 41,128, 021. 30 376.78 200,704, 12Federal Power Act. Transfer from independent offices annual act. a Second deficiency act. 4 First deficiency act. 5Trust funds (various acts). I. Consolidated cost and financial summary as of June 30SO, 1938 Value of Additional Cost of new Cost of main- plants, and stocks, Plus ac- undis- counts re- Minus ac- counts pay- Total expendi- Balance un- Total to be ac- amount re- work tenance tures expended counted for quired for tributed ceivable able items completion I I I I ' I I - -~ -~ - I I--- ' - - - 0 Seacoast harbors and channels _...___ _ $547, 443, 791. 00 $232,716,974.70 $3, 119, 449. 12 $93,436.65 $2, 478, 744. 86 $780, 894,906.61 $30, 061, 978. 31 $810, 956, 884. 92 $121, 837, 865.00 Intracoastal canals and other waterways- 200, 203, 265. 28 62, 495, 282. 93 546, 372. 75 20, 015. 48 3, 257, 205. 29 260, 007, 731. 15 23, 967, 521. 98 283, 975, 253. 13 35, 682, 000. 00 H Mississippi River system_- -- 740, 743, 062.42 216, 578, 993. 11 13, 407, 237. 73 146, 717. 81 6, 295, 578. 49 964,580,432.58 60,850, 614.09 1, 025, 431, 046. 67 99, 837, 825. 00 -4 Lake harbors and channels .............. 197, 032, 316. 36 67, 777, 545. 20 326, 669. 15 941.59 971, 637. 31 264, 165, 834. 99 9, 265, 833. 60 273, 431, 668. 59 17, 699, 300. 00 275, 056, 990. 00 0 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies of rivers and harbors __............... 7, 613, 720. 34 39, 777, 368. 19 28, 601. 73 56, 637. 77 252, 217. 35 47, 224, 110. 68 4, 441, 014. 93 51, 665,125. 61 Removing sunken vessels --------------- 6, 844, 603. 39 ....-........ ........... 6,844,603.39 36, 285. 08 6, 880, 888. 47 ............... © Dam No. 2, Tennessee River: Construction___ __- 46, 613, 947.62 359,592.52 46, 973, 540. 14 -------------- 46, 973, 540. 14 Operating and care of hydroelectrical 0 development .. ....... ........... 1, 711, 656. 48 .......... 1, 711, 656.48 1, 711, 656. 48 Passamaquoddy tidal power project, Maine -.------------------------------ 2, 651, 110. 91 ---------------3, 738, 809.20 8,140.22 6,381,779.89 58, 429.07 6,440,208.96 Permanent International Association of Congresses of Navigation-.............. 71,779.89 71,779.89 71,779.89 Flood control_- 511, 357, 061. 10 86, 656, 274. 07 1, 580, 962.86 531,294.50 5, 564, 142. 14 Interoceanic Canal survey-............... 140, 389. 95 594, 561,450. 39 98, 064,831. 86 140,389.95 9,610.05 692, 626, 282. 25 150.,000.00 870, 320, 576. 00 - t-1 Plant: River and harbor-.................... 38, 189, 824. 96 3, 218, 480. 64 2, 144, 958. 51 39, 263, 347. 09 4, 487, 978. 25 43, 751, 325. 34 Flood control-..................... ... ...- - -- ------- --- - 16, 909, 302. 30 524, 008. 65 500, 652. 61 16, 932, 658. 34 1, 338, 974. 64 18, 271, 632. 98 ©c Total-..... __.___. ___-.... ... 2, 253, 658, 275. 03 715, 130, 460. 43 1 77,847, 229. 80 4, 591, 533. 09 21, 473, 276. 78 3, 029, 754, 221. 57 232, 583, 071. 86 3, 262, 337, 293. 43 1, 145, 377, 566. 00 - ________________ _ __I i I C Unallotted balances June 30, 1938: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works . - ---------------- -------'-------- ---------------- 32, 856, 151. 37 32, 856, 151. 37 - - - -- - - - Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries -.................. ------ ---------------- ---------------- 33, 788, 953. 22 33, 788, 953. 22 -- - - -- - - - Emergency funds for flood control on ------------- tributaries of Mississippi River....-.. ---------------- ------------- ---------------- 755,062.71 755, 062. 71 --- --- --- --- Flood control, general .-------------- ---------------- ---------------- 21, 670, 468. 66 21, 670, 468. 66 Emergency Relief funds: Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries --------------- 333, 688. 00 333,688.00 Flood control, general -__------ 116, 405. 35 116, 405. 35-- Total..... . . . . . . . . . . . - . .. . .. -- 89, 520, 729. 31 .---------------.-------------- 89, 520, 729. 31 .. IGrndtoal-----------------------------I---- i--------- -------- -322"- 103,801 173, 31, 58,22.74j.......... rand total--------------------- I--------------- I---------------- I-------------- ------------ ------------- --------------- 2,13 0.11,31 5,02 41-------- 1 Of this amount, $55,814,863.06 represents the value of plant distributed as follows: Construction Service plant Total River and harbor..... ........ - ..... ..... _ .... ....- ..... .. ........ ____ .....-.................. _ ----------. $34, 288, 799.89 $6, 774, 810. 42 $41, 063, 610. 31 Flood control..............-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.......... 10, 875, 325. 96 3, 875, 926.79 14, 751, 252.75 Total ...........--------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45, 164, 125.85 10, 650, 737. 21 55,814,863.06 z 0 24 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The amounts that can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, are as follows: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and. harbor works: New work _______--------- $102, 975, 800 Maintenance----------------------------------------------51, 738, 210 Total, river and harbor works 54, 714, 010 1--------------------------- Flood control: Mississippi River and tributaries ---------------------------- 50, 000, 000 Emergency work on tributaries of Mississippi River --____ 1,000, 000 Sacramento River, Calif , 754, 400 1------------------------------ Projects in act of June 22, 1936, and amendments thereto.... 195, 525, 500 Total, flood-control work--------------------------------248, 279, 900 Grand total ------------------------------------------- 402, 993, 910 The War Department Appropriation Act approved April 26, 1934, made a lump-sum appropriation of $23,966,645 for river and harbor improvements throughout the country. Certain allotments amount- ing to $23,886,645 were made from this appropriation and reported in previous annual reports, leaving an unallotted balance of $80,000. In addition, certain sums previously allotted have been withdrawn and reallotted as follows: Amount unallotted as shown in Annual Report for 1937------------ $80, 000. 00 Amount withdrawn for reallotment elsewhere_--------------__ ___ 213, 580. 73 Total -------------------------------------------------- 293, 580. 73 Allotted to- Inland waterway from Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. C---- 80, 800. 00 Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C___--------------------------------__ 2, 607. 62 Morehead City Harbor, N. C--------------------------------- 173. 11 Plant, Little Rock district----------------------------------- 22, 500. 00 Plant, St. Paul district------------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y------------- 20, 000. 00 Plant, Honolulu, Hawaii district-----------------------------67, 500. 00 Surveys (House Doc. No. 308, 69th Cong., 1st sess.)------------ 50, 000. 00 Total ------ ------------------------------------------ 293. 580. 73 The War Department Appropriation Act approved April 9, 1935, made a lump-sum appropriation of $34,057,270 for river and harbor improvements throughout the country. Certain allotments amount- ing to $33,629,407.38 were made from this appropriation and reported in previous annual reports, leaving an unallotted balance of $427,- 862.62. In addition, certain sums previously allotted have been with- drawn and reallotted, as follows: Amount unallotted as shown in Annual Report for 1937 __ $427, 862. 62 Amount withdrawn for reallotment elsewhere--------------------434, 181. 75 Total ----- ___8---------- 62, 044. 37 Allotted t-- Weymouth Fore River, Mass--------------------------------- 15, 000.00 New York and New Jersey channels----------------- 2, 562. 76 Plant, New York district------------------------------------95, 000. 00 Delaware River, Philadelphia to the sea----------------- 5, 168. 15 Iiiland waterway from Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. OC_ 9, 200. 00 Morehead City Harbor, N. C--------------- -------------- 2, 838. 96 RIVERS AND HARBORS 25 Allotted to-Continued. Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C------------------------------- $6, 250. 95 Channel from Apalachicola River to St. Andrews Bay, Fla.... 5, 500. 00 Intracoastal waterway from Pensacola Bay, Fla., to Mobile Bay, Ala -------------------------- 10, 000. 00 St. Andrews Bay, Fla-------------------------------------101, 500. 00 Alabama River, AlaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 2, 000. 00 Coosa River, Ga. and Ala------------------------------------ 500. 00 Pascagoula River, Miss-------------------------------------- 2, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mobile, Ala., district--22------------------------------------------ 5, 975. 67 Mississippi River between the Ohio and Missouri Rivers------- 120, 000. 00 Missouri River, Kansas City to the mouth--------------------115, 447. 88 Suisun Bay Channel, Calif_-----------------------------------9, 100. 00 Columbia River at Bonneville, Oreg 0, 000. 00 6-------------------------- Willapa River and Harbor, Wash----------------- ----------- 20, 000. 00 Grays Harbor and Chehalis River, Wash ...----- 30, 000. 00 Puget Sound and its tributary waters, Wash------------------ 2, 000. 00 Nome Harbor, Alaska--------------------------------------- 7, 000. 00 Supervision of New York Harbor---------------------------- 15, 000.00 Total-------------------------------------------------- 862, 044. 37 The War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936, made a lump-sum appropriation of $159,427,899 for river and harbor improvements throughout the country. Certain allotments amount- ing to $155,163,718.89 were made from this appropriation and re- ported in a previous annual report, leaving an unallotted balance of $4,264,180.11. In addition certain sums previously allotted have been withdrawn and reallotted as follows: Amount unallotted as shown in Annual Report for 1937----------$4, 264, 180. 11 Amount withdrawn for reallotment elsewhere------------------1, 395, 365. 79 Total------------------------------------------------ 5, 659, 545. 90 Allotted to- Newburyport Harbor, Mass_ 15, 000. 00 Weymouth Fore River, Mass- 9, 894. 51 ExAminations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Boston, Mass., district --- 24, 105. 49 Plant, Boston, Mass., district---------------------- 191, 391. 00 Thames River, Conn ---------- 1, 035.22 Connecticut River below Hartford, Conn----------------- 7, 500. 00 Norwalk Harbor, Conn-------------------------------- 8, 300. 00 Fivemile River Harbor, Conn ......... 19, 164. 78 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Provi- dence, R. I., district ----------------------- 33, 969. 73 Port Chester Harbor, N. Y------------------------------ 15, 500. 00 Great South Bay, N. Y- 1, 250. 00 East Rockaway (Debs) Inlet, N. Y-------------------------- 291,615. 20 Coney Island Creek, N. Y-------------- 14, 488. 84 Hudson River Channel, New York Harbor _ _ 110, 000. 00 New York Harbor, drift removal- 12, 248. 65 Peekskill Harbor, N. Y-_ 1, 760. 08 Hudson River, N. Y---------------------------- 70, 000. 00 New York and New Jersey Channels- 14, 093. 35 Raritan River to Arthur Kill Cut-off Channel, N. J- 42, 951. 85 Raritan River, N. J--------------------------------------- 828. 59 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), New York, N. Y., district__ 32, 485. 96 Delaware River, Philadelphia to the sea-- 275, 000. 00 Inland waterway from Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md-------------- 700, 000. 00 Inland waterway between Rehoboth Bay and Delaware Bay, Del_-- ----------- 8, 082. 39 Inland waterway from Chincoteague Bay, Va., to Delaware Bay, Del ------------------------------------------- 7, 500. 00 26 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to-Continued. Absecon Inlet, N. J-------------------------------- ------ _ $6, 016. 23 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Philadel- phia, Pa., district --------------------------------------- 2, 400. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Balti- more, Md., district -------------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Washington Harbor, D. C---------------------------------- 23, 603. 06 Rappahannock River, Va---------------------------------- 38, 800. 00 Urbanna Creek, Va-- --------------------------- 2, 33. 58 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Wash- ington, D. C., district------------------------------ 4, 958. 50 Plant, Washington, D. C., district-------------------------- 28, 000. 00 Norfolk Harbor, Va------------------------- ------------- 147. 02 James River, Va---------------------------- ---------- 81, 00,0. 00 Waterway from Norfolk, Va., to the sounds of North Caro- lina --------------- ---- --------------- 7, 500.00 Roanoke River, N. C-------------------- 20, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Norfolk, Va., district 500.00 7,----------------------------- Plant, Norfolk, Va., district ------------------------------- 39, 262. 05 Neuse River, N. C1,--------------------------------------- 1500. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Wil- mington, N. C., district ------------------------------- 10, 61000.00 Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C----------------------------- 19, 590. 17 Cape Fear River at and below Wilmington, N. C ------------ 10, 000. 00 Plant, Charleston, S. C., district ---------------------------- 6, 388. 74 Savannah Harbor, Ga--------------------------------___----- 22, 000. 00 Savannah River below Augusta, Ga------------------------ 20, 000.00 Waterway between Beaufort, S. C., and St. Johns River, Fla. (Beaufort-Cumberland Sound section) -------------------- 9, 000. 00 Altamaha, Oconee, and Ocmulgee Rivers, Ga-------------_ 4, 500. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Savan- nah, Ga., district ------------- 7, 00. 00 Plant, Savannah, Ga., district ----------- 17, 392. 82 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla ------------------------------------ 25, 000. 00 Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), Fla---------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Removal of water hyacinth, State of Florida- 5, 00. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Jackson- ville, Fla., district------------------------- --------- 71, 200. 00 Apalachicola Bay, Fla --- 14, 353. 10 Intracoastal Waterway from Pensacola Bay, Fla., to Mobile Bay, Ala 4, 371. 53 East Pass Channel from the Gulf of Mexico into Chocta- whatchee Bay, Fla__ 9, 855. 84 Biloxi Harbor, Miss-------------------------------------- 17, 628. 47 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mobile, Ala., district-------------------------------------------- 185, 731. 74 Bayou Lacombe, La-LL------------------- LLLLLLLLLLLL_ 5, 600. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), first New Orleans, La., district--_---------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Plant, first New Orleans, La., district_---------------------- 82, 000. 00 Channel from Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi, Tex ---------- 125, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Gal- veston, Tex., district_ ----------------------------------- 156, 000. 00 Plant, Galveston, Tex., district---------------------------- 374, 848. 18 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Vicks- burg, Miss., district------------------------------------ 53, 814.79 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Little Rock, Ark., district------------------------ 25, 514. 22 Plant, Little Rock, Ark., district------------------------ 153, 825. 39 Plant, Chicago, Ill., district------------------------------- 54, 994. 10 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general) : Kansas City, Mo., district ----------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Omaha, Nebr., district--------------------------------- 500. 00 Nashville, Tenn., district----------------------- 36, 000. 00 Pittsburgh, Pa., district ------------------------------ 27, 000. 00 Zanesville, Ohio, district------------------------------ 9, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 27 Allotted to-Continued. Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general) -Continued. Huntington, W. Va., district ----------- $33, 000. 00 Cincinnati, Ohio, district---------------------80,--------- 0 600. 00 Louisville, Ky., district-- --------------- ----- 29, 000. 00 Missouri River at Fort Peck, Mont------------------------ 602, 000. 00 Cumberland River, Tenn_----------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Tennessee River, Tenn., Ala., and Ky------------------- 35, 600. 00 Plant, Nashville, Tenn., district---------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Plant, Pittsburgh, Pa., district----------------------------- 84, 999. 11 Muskingum River, Ohio--------------------------- -------- 5, 500. 00 Ohio River, open-channel work------------------- 55, 000. 00 Little Kanawha River, W. Va---------- ------- 600. 00 Big Sandy River, W. Va., including Levisa and Tug Forks--- 700. 00 Kentucky River, Ky-------------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, district ---------------------------- 4, 250. 48 Manistee Harbor, Mich_ 14, 500. 00 Buffalo Harbor, N. Y_-------------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 San Rafael Creek, Calif -------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Plant, San Francisco, Calif., district ------------------ 35, 000. 00 San Joaquin River, Calif---------------------------------- 8, 000. 00 Sacramento River, Calif ------------------------ 35, 000. 00 Suisun Bay Channel, Calif--------------------------------- 10, 000.00 Coos Bay, Oreg------------------- ----- 10, 000.00 Columbia River at the mouth, Oreg. and Wash-------------- 460, 000. 00 Bridges across the Columbia River at Cascade Locks and Hood River, Oreg------------------------------ --------- 250, 000. 00 Harbor of Refuge at Seward, Alaska 63, 951. 06 Sitka Harbor, Alaska_------------------------------------- 1, 650. 00 San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico--------- --------------- 6, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general) : Honolulu, Hawaii, district-----.---------- ------ 1, 800. 00 Puerto Rico district---- ------------------------ 11, 636. 68 Plant, Honolulu, Hawaii, district. --- ---- ---........ 19, 000. 00 Plant, Puerto Rico district ------------------------ - 16, 500. 00 Sacramento River and tributaries, Calif. (debris control)_ 4, 000. 00 Removing sunken vessels-. ---- -------------------- - 8, 063. 40 Total ------------------- ----------------------- 5, 659,545.90 The War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937, appropriated the sum of $128,000,000, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and under the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, for the preservation and maintenance of existing river and harbor works, and for the prosecution of such projects heretofore authorized as may be most desirable in the interests of commerce and navigation. From this lump-sum appropriation the following sums have been allotted to the localities indicated: Allotted to- Penobscot River, Maine---------------------------------- $50, 000. 00 Saco River, Maine__--------------------------------------- 53, 000. 00 Criehaven Harbor, Maine--------------------------------- 8, 000. 00 Newburyport Harbor, Mass ------------------------- _ 25, 000. 00 Mystic River, Mass---------------------------------___54, 200. 09 Boston Harbor, Mass---------------------------------- 805, 000. 00 Cape Cod Canal, Mass-_ __ _ 3, 690, 550. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Boston, Mass., district ----------------------------------------- 56,250. 00 Pollock Rip Shoals, Nantucket Sound, Mass_ 52, 400. 00 Cross Rip Shoals, Nantucket Sound, Mass----------------- 3, 600. 00 New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor, Mass---------------- 75, 000. 00 Fall River Harbor, Mass---------------------------- 18, 000.00 Pawtucket (Seekonk) River, R. I , 000. 00 6------------------------- Thames River, Conn------- ------ ___ 14, 000. 00 il 28 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to--Continued. Connecticut River below Hartford, Conn - $126, 000.00 Branford Harbor, Conn ...... 25, 670. 10 Duck Island Harbor, Conn ......... 34, 000. 00 Bridgeport Harbor, Conn ... - 20, 000. 00 Stamford Harbor, Conn_- 50, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Provi- dence, R. I., district_ 40, 329. 90 Port Chester Harbor, N. Y_ 12, 000.00 Mamaroneck Harbor, N. Y- 26, 500. 00 Mattituck Harbor, N. Y- 50, 000. 00 Westchester Creek, N. Y- 30, 000. 00 Great South Bay, N. Y- 5, 780. 84 New York Harbor __ --- 674, 500.00 Harbor at Flushing Bay, N. Y- 455, 000. 00 Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels, N. Y- 270, 000. 00 Buttermilk Channel, N. Y ___ 80, 000. 00 East River, N. Y- 25, 000. 00 Harlem River, N. Y__ 227, 000. 00 Hudson River Channel, N. Y_ 371, 000. 00 New York Harbor, drift removal-------- 47, 750. 00 Hudson River, N. Y- 200, 000. 00 Great Lakes to Hudson River waterway 5, 000, 000. 00 Rondout Harbor, N. Y_----- 20, 000. 00 Burlington Harbor, Vt -- -- 6, 250. 00 New York and New Jersey Channels- 4, 445, 073. 89 Manasquan River, N. J--- 32, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), New York, N. Y., district- 92, 014. 04 Plant, New York, N. Y., district 21, 561. 86 Delware River between Philadelphia, Pa., and Trenton, N. J_ 105, 000. 00 Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pa., to the sea ......... 679, 000. 00 Delaware River at Camden, N. J-----------__ 27, 500. 00 Schuylkill River, Pa_ -___ 91, 500. 00 Wilmington Harbor, Del----- 207, 000. 00 Inland waterway, Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md 2, 151, 350. 75 Indian River Inlet and Bay, Del- 160, 000. 00 Inland waterway, Chincoteague Bay, Va., to Delaware Bay, Del 500. 00 Mantua Creek, N. J---------------------------------- 22, 000. 00 Cold Spring, Inlet, N. J-------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Absecon Inlet, N. J-------------------------- 110, 000. 00 Tuckerton Creek, N. J----------------------------------- 1, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Phila- delphia, Pa., district 60, 000. 00 Baltimore Harbor and channels, Md- 50, 000. 00 Ocean City Inlet and Sinepuxent Bay, Md- 32, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Balti- more, Md., district--------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Plant, Baltimore, Md., district___ 40, 000. 00 Washington Harbor, D. C----------- 40, 000. 00 Potomac River, north side of Washington Channel, D. C ..... 284, 680. 00 Little Wicomico River, Va_----------- 11, 885. 43 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Wash- ington, D. C., district--- 54, 041. 50 Plant, Washington, D. C., district .......... 19, 500. 00 Norfolk Harbor, Va ___ 84, 852.98 Thimble Shoal Channel, Va--------- 5, 000. 00 James River, Va 35, 800. 00 Willoughby Channel, Va------------------------------- 7, 369. 58 Hampton Creek, Va-------------------- 117, 000. 00 Waterway from Norfolk, Va., to the sounds of North Caro- lina --- 60, 000. 00 Inland waterway, Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. C .. 167, 630. 42 Meherrin River, N. C-- ---------- ---- 44, 000. 00 Edenton Harbor, N. C- -- 1,000.00 I RIVERS ANI) HARBORS 29 Allotted to--Continued. Cashie River, N. C--------------------------------------- $7, 500. 00 Roanoke River, N. C------------------------------------- 7, 500. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Nor- folk, Va., district_--------------------------------------- 42, 500. 00 Plant, Norfolk, Va., district------------ ---------- 36, 000. 00 Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C----------------------------- 17, 000. 00 Neuse River, N. C--------------------------------------- 18, 500. 00 Inland waterway, Beaufort to Cape Fear River, including waterway to Jacksonville, N. C------------------------- 44, 000. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Fear River, N. C., to Winyah Bay, S. C------------------ -------- --------- 43,000. 00 Morehead City Harbor, N. C----------------------------- 16, 707. 51 Cape Fear River, N. C., at and below Wilmington---------- 169, 000. 00 Cape Fear River, N. C., above Wilmington ---------- 17, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Wil- mington, N. C., district---------- ------ --------- 30, 500. 00 Plant, Wilmington, N. C., district ------------------------ 85, 141.10 Winyah Bay, S. C--------------------------------------- 145, 000. 00 Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. C------------------------ 3,800. 00 Great Peedee River, S. C-------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Waterway from Winyah Bay to Charleston, S. C ---------- 55, 000. 00 Santee River, S. C--------------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Congaree River, S. C------------------------------------ 7, 000. 00 Charleston Harbor, S. C--------------------------------- 108,000. 00 Edisto River, S. C-------------------------------------- 500.00 Shipyard River, S. C_------------------------------------ 32, 500. 00 Waterway from Charleston to Beaufort, S. C--------- --- 15, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Charleston, S. C., district ------------------------------ 44, 000. 00 Plant, Charleston, S. C., district_------------------------- 4, 858.90 Savannah Harbor, Ga----------------------------------- 494, 000.00 Savannah River below Augusta, Ga ------------------- 335, 000. 00 Waterway between Beaufort, S. C., and St. Johns River, Fla. (Beaufort to Cumberland Sound section) --------------- 96, 000. 00 Altamaha, Oconee, and Ocmulgee Rivers, Ga-----------__ 19, 500. 00 Brunswick Harbor, Ga------------------ 123,000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Savannah, Ga., district-------------------------------- 26, 000. 00 Plant, Savannah, Ga., district ---------------------------- 75, 000. 00 St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to the ocean--------_ 117, 000. 00 Oklawaha River, Fla------------------------------------ 5, 200. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville, Fla., to Miami, Fla__ - 103, 500. 00 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla----------------------------------- 65, 000. 00 Hollywood Harbor (Port Everglades), Fla-------------_ 940, 000. 00 Miami Harbor (Biscayne Bay), Fla---------------------- 610, 300. 00 Intracoastal waterway, Miami to Florida Bay, Fla --------- 170, 000. 00 Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas, Fla--- ------------------------------------------------ 636, 000. 00 Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), Fla-------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Manatee River, Fla---------------------- 10, 000. 00 Tampa Harbor, Fla------------------------------------- 160, 525. 00 Removal of water hyacinth, State of Florida--------------- 13,000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Jack- sonville, Fla., district---------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Plant, Jacksonville, Fla., district-------------------------- 114, 709. 26 Apalachicola River, Fla., the cut-off, Lee Slough and Lower ---------------- Chipola River_ 24, 507. 07 Chattahoochee River, Ga. and Ala-------------------_ 25, 000. 00 Channel from Apalachicola River to St. Andrews Bay, Fla__ 4, 500. 00 Waterway from Choctawhatchee Bay to West Bay, Fla 530, 000. 00 Intracoastal Waterway from Pensacola Bay, Fla., to Mo- bile Bay, Ala_- - ------------- 19, 971. 99 St. Andrews Bay, Fla------------------------------------ 318, 500. 00 Pensacola Harbor, Fla-----------------------------------__ 30, 000. 00 Mobile Harbor, Ala-------------------------------------- 180, 000. 00 Removal of water hyacinth, Mobile River, Ala., tributaries__ 25, 000. 00 30 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to-Continued. Chickasaw Creek, Ala-------------------- $4, 975. 73 Alabama River, Fla 48, 000. 00 Coosa River, Ga. and Ala - 2, 985. 18 Black Warrior, Warrior, and Tombigbee Rivers, Ala ___--- 2, 448, 500. 00 Bayou Labatre, Ala- 9, 482. 98 Pascagoula Harbor, Miss_ 20, 030. .00 Pascagoula River, Miss- 2:, 211. 10 Gulfport Harbor and Ship Island Pass, Miss__ 92, 000.00 Pearl River, Miss., and La- 110, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mobile, Ala., district ------ 206, 098. 93 Southwest Pass and South Pass, Mississippi River, La--_- 960, 243. 84 Bayou Lafourche, La 120, 000. 00 Bayou Crossetete, La 19, 628. 57 Waterway from the Intracoastal Waterway to Bayou Dulac, La. (Bayous Grand Caillou and Le Carpe, La.) 56, 250. 00 Bayou Teche, La _ _ 18, 371. 43 Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway (New Orleans- Sabine River section) - 247, 400. 00 Bayou Vermilion, La -- 9, 000. 00 Inland waterway from Franklin to the Mermentau River, La-- ----- 41, 500. 00 Petit Anse, Tigre, and Carlin Bayous, La- 15,000. 00 Lake Charles deep-water channel, La------------------- 70, 000. 00 Removal of water hyacinth, Louisiana_ 68, 400. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), first New Orleans, La., district ------ - 75, 000. 00 Sabine-Neches waterway, Tex -- 1, 123, 200. 00 Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway (Sabine River-Cor- pus Christi section) _ ---- 1, 215, 000. 00 Galveston Harbor, Tex_ 100, 000. 00 Galveston Channel, Tex- 65, 600. 00 Channel from Galveston Harbor to Texas City, Tex ____--- 20, 200. 00 Channel to Port Bolivar, Tex- 8, 000. 00 Houston Ship Channel, Tex--------------------------- 1, 330, 000. 00 Anahuac Channel, Tex ...... 33, 500. 00 Freeport Harbor, Tex----------- 99, 000. 00 Channel from Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi, Tex __ _-- 25, 000. 00 Port Aransas, Tex------------- 152, 000. 00 Brazos Island Harbor, Tex_ 114, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Gal- veston, Tex., district--------------- 55, 500. 00 Plant, Galveston, Tex., district 25, 000. 00 Red River below Fulton, Ark - -- 48, 000. 00 Cypress Bayou and waterway between Jefferson, Tex., and Shreveport, La___ 1, 530. 00 Ouachita and Black Rivers, Ark. and La 300, 000. 00 Yazoo River, Miss----------------------- 16, 000. 00 Big Sunflower River, Miss- 12, 250. 00 Mouth of the Yazoo River, Miss ---- - 3, 500. 00 Removing snags and wrecks, Mississippi River, below mouth of the Missouri River, etc----------------------- 67, 700. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingenies (general), Vicks- burg, Miss., district_---_---_-_-___ 26, 385.00 Arkansas River, Ark. and Okla------- 14, 000. 00 White River, Ark------------- 153, 000. 00 St. Francis and L'Anguille Rivers and Blackfish Bayou, Ark__----------------------------------------------- 9, 300. 00 Wolf River (Memphis Harbor), Tenn__- 80, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mem- phis, Tenn., district _____ __ 11, 700. 00 Plant, Memphis, Tenn., district 175, 000. 00 Black River, Ark. and Mo.---------------- 20, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Little Rock, Ark., district__----- 168, 300. 00 Plant, Little Rock, Ark.,-1-......district 30, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 31 Allotted to-Continued. Mississippi River: Ohio River to Missouri River___ $1, 975, 00. 00 Missouri River to Minneapolis, Minn ..... 28, 493, 000. 00 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill-- 175, 00. 00 Mill Creek and South Slough at Milan, Ill_ 2, 000. 00 Reservoirs at headwaters of Mississippi River __ 21, 000. 03 St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn .............. 11, 000. 00 Illinois Waterway, Ill ----- 4, 569, 951. 00 Plant, Rock Island, Ill., district- 450, 401. 84 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general): St. Louis, Mo., district_ - - - - 75, 000. 00 Rock Island, Ill., district_ 36, 000. 03 St. Paul, Minn., district- 38, 030. 00 Chicago, Ill., district_-- 17, 00O. 00 Missouri River: Kansas City to the mouth ........... 1, 569, 00. CO Kansas City, Mo., to Sioux City, Iowa ___ 7, 136, 000.CO At Fort Peck, Mont_ 8, 644, 0 0. 00 Osage River, Mo___--_--- - - - - 5, 000. 03 Plant, Omaha, Nebr., district .......... 900. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general): Kansas City, Mo., district- 40, 260. 00 Omaha, Nebr., district- -- 70, 500. 00 Cumberland River, Tenn. and Ky--_ 383, 8J. 0) Tennessee River, Tenn., Ala., and Ky_ 264, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Nash- ville, Tenn., district- 109, 300. 00 Ohio River: Construction of locks and dams-- ---- 2, 899, 120. 00 Open-channel improvement- 1, 318, 280. 00 Monongahela River, Pa. and W. Va------ 477, 950. CO Allegheny River, Pa., construction of locks and dams ..... 450, 090. 00 Youghiogheny River, Pa- 5, 000. 00 Tygart River Dam, W. Va - 1, 640, 000. 00 Muskingum River, Ohio. ............. 81, 00. 00 Little Kanawha River, W. Va- 11, 700. 00) Kanawha River, W. Va------------------- 1, 985, 170. 00 Big Sandy River, W. Va. and Ky., including Levisa and Tug Forks_-------------- ---- 24,400.00 Kentucky River, Ky 239, 00. 00 Green, Barren, and Nolin Rivers and Bear Creek, Ky ..... 72, 000. 00 Rough River, Ky_ 1, 600. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general) : Pittsburgh, Pa., district 60, 700. 00 Zanesville, Ohio, district ................... 3, 350. 00 Huntington, W. Va., district .------ 96, 000. 00 Cincinnati, Ohio, district .....- - 93, 500. 00 Louisville, Ky., district- 96, 500. (00 Plant, Huntington, W. Va., district ....----------- 54, 009. 00 Plant, Cincinnati, Ohio, district__ 18, 129. 96 Plant, Louisville, Ky., district_------------------------ 241, 013. 79 Grand Marais Harbor, Minn ---........ __ 10, 003. 00 Duluth-Superior Harbor, Minn. and Wis ........ 64, 003. 00 Ontonagon Harbor, Mich- 27, 500. 00 Keweenaw Waterway, Mich -------..... 1, 501, 009. 00 Presque Isle Harbor, Mich .-- ---...... 650, 009. 00 Marquette Harbor, Mich___ 5, 000. 00 Grand Marais Harbor of Refuge, Mich_ 803. 00 Warroad Harbor and River, Minn- 1, 500. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Duluth, Minn., district-__--------------------- --- 27, 500. 00 Manistique Harbor, Mich .. .-- 3, 000. 00 Menominee Harbor and River, Mich. and Wis---- 91, 50o. 0) Green Bay Harbor, Wis ---- 25, 000. 00 Fox River, Wis --------------------- 300, 500. 0) Stnrgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis ... 61, 500. 00 101110-38---pt. 1 Vol. 1-3 32 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to---Continued. Algoma Harbor, Wis ....... _ $7, 000. 00 Kewaunee Harbor, Wis ..--- _ 64, 700. 00 Two Rivers Harbor, Wis--- 30, 500. 00 Manitowoc Harbor, Wis ............. 3, COO. 00 Sheboygan Harbor, Wis_ -- - ----- 35, 000. 09 Port Washington Harbor, Wis------------- 12, 000. 00 Milwaukee Harbor, Wis---------------------- 28, 500. 00 Racine Harbor, Wis-------------------- 8, 000. 00 Kenosha Harbor, Wis --- 8,500. 00 St. Joseph Harbor, Mich- 24, 000.00 South Haven Harbor, Mich ............. 54, 000. 00 Saugatuck Harbor and Kalamazoo River, Mich ............ 79, 000. 00 Holland Harbor, Mich- 156, 500. 00 Grand Haven Harbor and Grand River, Mich ............. 89, 000. 00 Muskegon Harbor, Mich_-- 52, 500. 00 White Lake Harbor, Mich- 54, 500. CO Pentwater Harbor, Mich------------------------------ 63, 000.00 Ludington Harbor, Mich_---_------- 28, 000. 00 Manistee Harbor, Mich.---.--------- 28, 000.00 Portage Lake Harbor, Mich .......... 8, 503.00 Frankfort Harbor, Mich------------- -------- __ 7,000. 00 Charlevoix Harbor, Mich- 2, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Milwau- kee, Wis., district 27, 000. 00 Waukegan Harbor, Ill------------------ - 15, 000. 00 Chicago Harbor, Ill---------------- -- 22; 000. 00 Chicago River, Ill -------- 18, 000. 00 Calumet Harbor and River, Ill. and Ind- 300, 000. 00 Indiana Harbor, Ind----------------------- 75, 00. 00 Michigan City Harbor, Ind_------------------- 35,000.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Chicago, Ill., district-------------- ------------ 76, 000. 00 St. Marys River, Mich- --- ---- ----------------- -- 500, 000. 00 St. Clair River, Mich-------------------------- 18, 600. 00 Channels in Lake St. Clair, Mich------------------- -- 35, 000. 00 Detroit River, Mich._------------ 176, 900.00 Saginaw River, Mich ------------- 37, 000. 00 Black River, Mich------------------------- 9, 000. 00 Clinton River, Mich .... 10, 000. 00 Rouge River, Mich --- ----------------------- 19,700. 00 Toledo Harbor, Ohio---- --- 63, 600. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Detroit, Mich., district-------------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Sandusky Harbor, Ohio------------------------------- 24, 500.00 Huron Harbor, Ohio- 20, 500.00 Lorain Harbor, Ohio------ ------------------------ 1, 001, 000. 00 Rocky River, Ohio * -- ----- ----------------- 4, 500. 00 Cleveland Harbor, Ohio--- --------------------- 205, 100. 00 Fairport Harbor, Ohio ........ --- --.... -------- 482, 000.00 Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio ----------- --- -- 381, 800. 00 Conneaut Harbor, Ohio------------------- 619, 100. 00 Erie Harbor, Pa-------------------------------------- 25, 900. 00 Buffalo Harbor, N. Y --- 381, 300. 00 Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y ........ 208, 100. 00 Niagara River, N. Y--------------------------------- 3, 000. 00 Rochester (Charlotte) Harbor, N. Y- 21, 000. 00 Great Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Little Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y------------------ 6, 600. 00 Oswego Harbor, N. Y-------------------------------- 22, 000.00 Cape Vincent Harbor, N. Y----------------------------- 7, 268. 72 Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y------------------------------ 23,300. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Buffalo, N. Y., district-------------------------------------- 40, 000. 00 San Diego Harbor, Calif------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, Calif -...... ..- 1, 400, 000. 00 Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif_-------------------- - 77, 000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 33 Allotted to--Continued. Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Los Angeles, Calif., district- $127, 000. 00 Oakland Harbor, Calif----------------------------------- 4,000. 00 Richmond Harbor, Calif-------- ----- ---- 31, 000. 00 San Pablo Bay and Mare Island Strait, Calif--------------- 67, 000. 00 Petaluma Creek, Calif----------------------------- 11, 000. 00 San Rafael Creek, Calif--- ---------------------- 20, 000. 00 Humboldt Harbor and Bay, Calif-......-- .-.----- .--..- 11, 100. 00 Crescent City Harbor, Calif------------------------------ 13, 900. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), San Francisco, Calif., district .. __------------- 45, 000. 00 San Joaquin River, Calif--------------------------------- 66, 450. 00 Stockton and Mormon Channels (diverting canal), Calif . 2, 000. 00 Mokelumne River, Calif ----------------------- 1, 000. 00 Sacramento River, Calif--------------- --- .--- 85, 000. 00 Suisun Bay Channel, Calif------------------- .- 37, 500.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Sacra- mento, Calif., district ------------------------- 60, 000. 00 Coos Bay, Oreg ------ ----- 130, 000. 00 Umpqua River, Oreg --------------------- 475, 000. 00 Yaquina Bay and Harbor, Oreg-------------- 1, 000. 00 Columbia River at the mouth, Oreg. and Wash-......... 48, 000.00 Skipanon Channel, Oreg_-------------------_ - 15, 000. 00 Youngs Bay and Youngs River, Oreg --- --------- 10, 000. 00 Columbia and Lower Willamette Rivers below Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Oreg_ -- -- 550, 000. 00 Willamette River above Portland, and Yamhill River, Oreg- 90, 000. 00 Willamette River at Willamette Falls, Oreg----------- 36, 000. 00 Columbia River at Bakers Bay, Wash.....--......... 15, 000. 00 Cowlitz River, Wash---------------------------- 15, 400. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Port- land, Oreg., district ..------- 25, 000. 00 Plant, Portland, Oreg., district-._- 4, 118. 58 Columbia River at Bonneville, Oreg --- --- 6, 950, 000. 00 The Cascades Canal, Columbia River, Oreg-------------- 8, 000. 00 Bridges across the Columbia River at Cascades Locks and Hood River, Oreg-- - - - - - - 120, 000. 00 The Dalles-Celilo Canal, Oreg. and Wash------ -------- 45, 000. 00 Columbia River and tributaries above Celilo Falls to mouth of Snake River, Oreg. and Wash ---------------- -- 77, 000. 00 Snake River, Oreg., Wash., and Idaho ..------- ..---- 5, 000.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Bonne- ville, Oreg., district- 25,000. 00 Plant, Bonneville, Oreg., district_ --------------------- 40, 000. 00 Willapa River and Harbor, Wash-.......... '....... 100, 000. 00 Grays Harbor and Chehalis River, Wash-------------- 1, 607, 000. 00 Quillayute River, Wash . _--. .I 15, 000. 00 Puget Sound and its tributary waters, Wash----------- 23, 000. 00 Waterway connecting Port Townsend Bay and Oak Bay, Wash---------------------------------------- 3, 800. 00 Seattle Harbor, Wash- 75, 800.00. Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash------------------ 84, 000. 00 Everett Harbor and Snohomish River, Wash------------ 24, 100. 00 Swinomish Slough, Wash------- -------------------- 100, 000. 00 Dry Pass, Alaska-------------------------------- 58, 665. 32 Stikine River, Alaska-------- ----------------- 600. 00 Cordova Harbor, Alaska--------------------------- 265, 000. 00 Nome Harbor, Alaska------------------------------ 78, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Seattle, Wash., district--------------------------------- 48, 060. 00 Plant, Seattle, Wash., district 25, 000. 00 Honolulu Harbor, Hawaii---- ---------------------- 12, 000. 00 Kahului Harbor, Hawaii-------------------------- 5, 500. 00 Hilo Harbor, Hawaii_----------------------------- 11, 200. 00 Nawiliwili Harbor, Hawaii------- ------- --------- 5,000.0O 34 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to-Continued. Port Allen Harbor, Hawaii----------------------------- $9, 000. 00 Kaunakakai Harbor, Hawaii------------------------___ 4, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Hono- lulu, Hawaii, district----------------------------------- 18, 500. 00 Plant, Honolulu, Hawaii, district-------------------------- 470, 479. 16 San Juan Harbor, P. R ------------------------------------ 4, 5C0. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Puerto Rico district---------------------- 2, 969. 16 Plant, Puerto Rico district--------------------------- 1, 000. 00 Regulation of hydraulic mining, etc., California Debris Com- mission 2, 000. 00 1------------------------------- Treatment of the Yuba River debris situation, restraining barriers ------------------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Sacramento River and tributaries, Calif. (debris control)__- 1, 200, 090. 00 Surveys (House Doc. No. 308, 69th Cong., 1st sess.)........ 25, 000. 00 Surveys, northern and northwestern lakes----------------- 190, 000. 00 Supervision of New York Harbor-------------------------- 210, 000. 00 Office, Chief of Engineers (plant, Philadelphia, Pa., dis- trict) ---------------------- -------------------------- 1, 800, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Beach Erosion Board----------------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 Removing sunken vessels --------------------------------- 110, 809. 10 Permanent International Association of the Congresses of Navigation---------------------------- ------- ---------- 3, 000. 00 Total------------------------------------------- 128, 415, 550. 51 Less accumulated credits (plant account) ------------------- 853, 681. 88 Total-----------127, 561, 868. 63 Balance unallotted-------------------------------------- 438, 131. 37 Total 128, 000, 000. __--- 00 Total-------------------------------------------128, 0, 00. 00 The War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938, appropriated the sum of $112,020,000 to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the preservation and maintenance of existing river and harbor works and for the prosecution of such projects heretofore authorized as may be most desirable in the interests of commerce and navigation. From this lump-sum appropriation the following sums have been allotted to the localities indicated: Allotted to-- Boston Harbor, Mass------------- ----------------- $210, 000. 00 Cape Cod Canal, Mass------------------------------------ 661, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Boston, Mass., district ------------------------- 50, 000. 00 New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor, Mass----------------- 60, 000. 00 Pollock Rip Shoals, Nantucket Sound, Mass --------------- 50, 000. 00 Connecticut River, below Hartford, Conn------------------ 150, 000. 00 Newport Harbor, R. I-------------------------------------37, 500. 00 Providence River and Harbor, R. I------------------- 210, 000. 00 New London Harbor, Conn------------------------ 0, 000.00 Milford Harbor, Conn------------------------- ---------- 31, 000. 00 Bridgeport Harbor, Conn--------------------------------- 222, 000. 00 Stamford Harbor, Conn----------- ------------------ 64, 000. 00 .New Haven Harbor, Conn-------------------------------- 88, 000.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Provi- dence, R. I., district__------------------------------------_ 45, 000. 00 _ New York Harbor, N. Y-- -------------------------------- 250, 000. 00 Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels, N. Y------------------ 350, 000. 00 Hudson River Channel, N. Y ----------- ------------- 334, 000. 00 Great Lakes to Hudson River Waterway, N. Y__ -------- 750, 000. 00 New York and New Jersey Channels___-------- __----------- 1,250, 000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 35 Allotted to-Continued. Mattituck Harbor, N. Y ----------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Jamiaca Bay, N. Y --------------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Coney Island Channel, N. Y------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 East River, N. Y----------------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 Newtown Creek, N. Y------------------------------------ 20, 000. 00 New York Harbor, drift removal-------------------------- 75, 000. 00 Wappinger Creek, N. Y ---------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Rondout Harbor, N. Y ------------- -5, 000. 00 Hudson River, N. Y------------------------------------- 290, 000. 00 Narrows of Lake Champlain, N. Y. and Vt----------------- 42, 00. 00 Burlington Harbor, Vt ----------------------------------- 40, 000. 00 Newark Bay, Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, N. J-------- 50, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), New York district------------------------------------------ 140, 0C0. 0o San Juan Harbor, P. R--,---.------------------------------ Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Puerto Rico district-------- ------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Delaware River, Philadelphia to Trenton------------------ 209, 000. 00 Delaware River, between Philadelphia and the sea----- 868, 500. 00 Delaware River at Camden, N. J-------------------------- 39, 500. 00 Schuylkill River, Pa-------------------------------------- 174, 000. 00 Wilmington Harbor, Del---------------------------------- 187, 000. 00 Inland waterway from Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md------------- ------------- ------- 682, 000.00 Absecon Inlet, N. J--------------- ---------------- ---------- 100, 000. 00 Indian River Inlet, Del---------------------------------- 123, 000. 00 Cohansey River, N. J------------------------------------- 91, 000. 00 Barnegat Inlet, N. J------------- ----- ------------- 300, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Phila- delphia, Pa., district----------------------------------- 60, 000.00 Baltimore Harbor and channels, Md --------------------- 187, 000. 00 Honga River and Tar Bay (Barren Island Gaps), Md ----- 18, 000. 00 Nanticoke River (including northwest fork), Md. and Del_ 6, 400. 00 Pocomoke River, Md------------------------------------- 32, 000. 00 Ocean City Inlet and Sinepuxent Bay, Md----------------- 13, 000. 00 Northeast River, Md---------------------------------- --- 7, 300. 00 Rock Hall Harbor, Md------------------------------------ 58, 000. 00 Island Creek, Md-------------------------------------- 6, 800. 00 Nanticoke River, Md-------------------- ----------------- 82, 000. 00 Cypress Creek, Md--------------------------------------- 4, 300. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), BaIti- more, Md., district---------------------------- ------- 40, 000. 00 Washington Harbor, D. C--------------------------------- 7, 000. 00 Potomac River water front, D. C-------------------------- 285, 000. 00 Neale Sound, Md ------------ ------------------------ 15, 60. 00 St. Jeromes Creek, Md--------------------------------- 19, 500. 00 Hoskins Creek, Va---------------------------------- --- 15, 700. 00 Little Wicomico River, Va------------------------------- 8, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Wash- ington, D. C., district------------------------------ -- 40, 000. 00 Norfolk Harbor, Va-------------------------------------- 277, 000. 00 Thimble Shoal Channel, Va -------------------------- ---- 100, 000.00 James River, Va----------------------------------------- 125, 000. 00 Appomattox River, Va---------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Waterway, Norfolk, Va., to the sounds of North Carolina_ 57, 700. 00 Inland Waterway, Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. C----- 72, 000. 00 Blackwater River, Va ---------------------------- ----- 10, 000. 001 Roanoke River, N. C------------------------------------- 11, 000. 00 Scuppernong River, N. C -------------- 5,000. 00 Deep Creek, Va------------------------------------------ 28, 000. 00 Cashie River, N. C----------------------- 27, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Nor- folk, Va., district--------------------------------------- 45, 000. 00 Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C----------------------------- 328, 000. 00 Channel, Back Sound to Lookout Bight, N. C -------------- 50, 00. 00 Neuse River, N. C--------------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 36 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to---Continued. Trent River, N. C------ ---------------------------- $1, 000.00 Beaufort Harbor, N. C---------------------- 5, 000. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Beaufort to Cape Fear River, N. C_ 80,000. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Fear River, N. C., to Winyah Bay, S. C---------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Morehead City Harbor, N. C------------------ --- 50, 000. 00 Cape Fear River, N. C., at and below Wilmington ........ 180,000. 00 Cape Fear River, N. C., above Wilmington-------------- 27, 000. 00 Northeast (Cape Fear) River, N. C----------------- 1, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Wil- mington, N. C., district-------------- 20, 000. 00 Winyah Bay, S. C--------- ------ 53, 000.00 Waccamaw River, S. C--------------------------- 4,000.00 Great Peedee River, S. C----------------------- 5, 000. 00 Waterway, Winyah Bay to Charleston, S. C- 46, 000. 00 Charleston Harbor, S. C-------- 61,000.00 Ashley River, S. C------ ------------ 2, 500. 00 Shipyard River, S. C------------------------------------- 53, 500. 00 Waterway, Charleston to Beaufort, S. C-------------------- 9,000.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Charles- ton, S. C., district------- -------------------- 25, 000. 00 Savannah Harbor, Ga--------------------------------- 490, 000. 00 Savannah River below Augusta, Ga---- --------- 59, 500.00 Waterway, Beaufort, S. C., to St. Johns River, Fla- 88, 000. 00 Altamaha, Oconee, and Ocmulgee Rivers, Ga_--- - 18, C09. 00 Brunswick Harbor, Ga_ 100, 000.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Savan- nah, Ga., district-------------------------- 20, 000. 00 St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to the ocean- 175, 000. 00 Oklawaha River, Fla- 15, 503. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville to Miami, Fla ........ 89, 500. 00 Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla __ 30, 000. 00 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla------- ---------- 30, 000. 00 Miami Harbor (Biscayne Bay), Fla- 7, OCO.00 Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas, Florida--_--- - 741, 000. 00 Melbourne Harbor, Fla_ 18, 000. 00 Sarasota Bay, Fla_ 38, 000.00 'Tampa Harbor, Fla ...... 255, 475. 00 Anclote River, Fla------ ---------------------- 10, 000. 00 Removing water hyacinths, Florida----------------- 15, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Jack- sonville, Fla., district_--- -------------- 100, 000. 00 Carrabelle Bar and Harbor, Fla---- 234, 500. 00 Entrance to St. Josephs Bay, Fla _--- ------- 119, 000. 00 Pensacola Harbor, Fla .__ - - - 73, 000. 00 Black Warrior, Warrior, and Tombigbee Rivers, Ala ....... 1, 887, 425. 00 Pearl River, Miss. and La ------------------------- 372, 000.00 Apalachicola Bay, Fla- 15, 000.00 Apalachicola River, Fla., the cut-off, Lee Slough, and Lower Chipola River ........ 25, 000. 00 Chattahoochee River, Ga. and Ala 25, 000. 00 Channel, Apalachicola River to St. Andrews Bay, Fla ...... 10, 000. 00 Waterway, Choctawhatchee Bay to West Bay, Fla- 40,000. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Choctawbatchee Bay to Pensacola Bay, Fla----------------- 20, 000. 00 Intracoastal Waterway, Pensacola Bay, Fla., to Mobile Bay, Ala ---------------------- 42, 000. 00 St. Andrews Bay, Fla- 40, 000. 00 East Pass Channel from the Gulf of Mexico to Choctawatchee Bay, Fla- 2, 200. 00 Mobile Harbor, Ala- 202, 000. 00 Removing water hyacinths (Mobile River, Ala., tributaries)_ 23, 300. 00 Chickasaw Creek, Ala- 10, 000. 00 Alabama River, Ala Coosa River, Ga. and Ala ---- ------------------ _----_ 52. 500. 00 4, 900. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 37 Allotted to--Continued. Pascagoula Harbor, Miss .... ---- - - $30, 000. 00 Biloxi Harbor, Miss-------------------- ---- 10, 000. 00 Gulfport Harbor and Ship Island Pass, Miss- 100, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mobile, Ala., district-------------------- 90, COO. 00 Southwest Pass and South Pass, Mississippi River, La-...- 438, 950.00 Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La-------------------------- 25, 000. 00 Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway, New Orleans- Sabine River section---------- 267, 650. 00 Bayou Teche, !,a------------------------------- 10, 500. 00 Inland Waterway, Franklin to the Mermentau River, La___ 15, 900. 00 Removing water hyacinth, Louisiana__-------------- 82, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), first New Orleans district...------. ---------...... 70, 000. 00 Plant, first New Orleans district.... ...------------ . 200, 0.00 Sabine-Neches waterway, Tex---------------------- 788, 000. 00 Louisiana-Texas Intracoastal Waterway, Sabine River- Corpus Christi section ----------------------- 171. 000.00 Galveston Harbor, Tex .......- 93, 000.00 Galveston Channel, Tex------------ --------------- 73, 000. 00 Texas City Channel, Tex-------------------------- 174, 000. 00 Houston Ship Channel, Tex----- ------------------- 239, 000. 00 Freeport Harbor, Tex----------------------------- 76, CO0. 00 Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi Channel, Tex------------ 113,000. 00 Port Aransas, Tex.------------------------------ 73, 000. 00 Channel, Pass Cavallo to Port Lavaca, Tex.....--------- 116, 875.00 Brazos Island Harbor, Tex-..------------- ----------- 72, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Gal- veston, Tex., district------- --------------------- 110, 000. 00 Red River below Fulton, Ark. 12, 500. 00 Cypress Bayou and waterway between Jefferson, Tex., and Shreveport, La__ 1, 700. 00 Ouachita and Black Rivers, Ark. and La ----------.... 278,950. 00 Yazoo River, Miss---------- --------------------- 16, 000. 00 Big Sunflower River, Miss-------- ----- 4, 000. 00 Mouth of the Yazoo River, Miss- 3, 800. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Vicks- burg, Miss., district----------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Removing snags and wrecks from the Mississippi River below mouth of the Missouri River and from Old and Atchafalaya Rivers 48, 500. 00 St. Francis and L'Anguille Rivers and Blackfish Bayon, Ark- 12, 500. 00 White River, Ark--------------- ----------------- 108, 500. 00 Arkansas River, Ark. . . ..---------------------- 23, 000. 00 Wolf River, Tenn-_ ........... 95, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mem- phis, Tenn., district ......--- 15, 000. 00 White River, Ark-------- 6, 000. 00 Black River, Ark. and Mo ------------------------------. 20, 200. 00 Upper White River, Ark------------- 38, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Little Rock, Ark., district- 234, 500.00 Surveys (H. Doc. No. 308, 69th Cong., 1st sess.), Little Rock district- 10, 000. 00 Mississippi River between the Ohio and Missouri Rivers--- 1, 650, 000. 00 Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minne- apolis, Minn---------------------------- 5, 943, 885. 00 Black River, Wis . . --- 85, 000. 00 St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn_ 13, 000. 00 Reservoirs at headwaters of Mississippi River ............ 18, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), St. Paul, Minn., district---------- - - - 25, 000. 00 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill1 108,000.00 Mill Creek and South Slough at Milan, Ill------- 2, 000. 00 38 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to--Continued. Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Rock Island. Ill., district__ $25, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), St. Louis, Mo., district- 15,000. 0O Illinois waterway, Illinois ------ 1, 039, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Chi- cago, Ill., district_ ---------------- 35, 000. 00 Missouri River: Mouth to Kansas City .-- -- 1, 588, 000. 00 Kansas City to Sioux City_ 375,000. 00 At Fort Peck ..--------------------- 8, 269, 000. 00 Osage City, Mo ------- 5, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general) : Kansas City, Mo., district-__ 15, 000.00 Omaha, Nebr., district 10, 000. 00 Ohio River:. Lock and dam construction -- 2, 412, 850. 00 Open channel work 1, 073, 600. 00 Monongahela River, Pa., and W. Va- 390, 450. 00 Allegheny River, Pa------------------ 306, 000. 00 Youghiogheny River, Pa- 5, 700. 00 Tygart River Dam, W. Va ---------- 332, 650. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Pitts- burgh, Pa., district 45, 000. 00 Plant, Pittsburgh, Pa., district- 40, 000. 00 Kanawha River, W. Va_ 997, 740. 00 Little Kanawha River, W. Va-_- 6, 850. 00 Big Sandy River, W. Va., and Ky- 17, 400. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Hunt- ington, W. Va., district- 40, 000.00 Kentucky River, Ky_ 173, 600. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Cincin- nati, Ohio, district __ 20, 000. 00 Green, Barren, and Nolin Rivers and Bear Creek, Ky ..... 115, 300. 00 Rough River, Ky- 3, 930. 00 Tradewater River, Ky 1, 500. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Louis- ville, Ky., district --- -- 50, 000. 00 Plant, Louisville, Ky., district ----------------- 62, 500. 00 Tennessee River, Tenn., Ala., and Ky_ 262, 200. 00 Cumberland River, Tenn., and Ky- 214, 300. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Nash- ville, Tenn., district- 60, 000. 00 Muskingum River, Ohio------------------------------- 59, 200. 00 Cornucopia Harbor, Wis- 11, 000. 00 Ontonagon Harbor, Mich- 30, 000. 00 Duluth-Superior Harbor, Minn., and Wis--------------- 70, 000. 00 Keweenaw waterway, Michigan- 70, OCO. 00 Warroad Harbor and River, Minn -----..... 4, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Du- luth, Minn., district--------- --------------- 15, 000. 00 Manistique Harbor, Mich----------------------------- 8, 500. 00 Menominee Harbor and River, Mich., and Wis- 8, 500. 00 Green Bay Harbor, Wis------------------------------- 23, 500. 00 Fox River, Wis------------------------------- 168, 500. 00 Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis ....... 57, 000. 00 Algoma Harbor, Wis---------------------------------- 6, 500.00 Kewaunee Harbor, Wis------------------------------- 9,000. 00 Two Rivers Harbor, Wis -------------------------- 11, 000.00 Manitowoc Harbor, Wis------------------------------- 13, 000. 00 Sheboygan Harbor, Wis---------------------------------- 20, 000.00 Port Washington Harbor, Wis------------------------ 12,000. 00 Milwaukee Harbor, Wis- 27, 5C0. 00 Racine Harbor, Wis_----------------------------------- 18, 000. 00 Kenosha Harbor, Wis--------------------------------- 11, 000. 00 St. Joseph Harbor, Mich---... --------- 16, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 39 Allotted to--Continued. South Ilaven Harbor, Mich_ __..-------- - -- $14, 000. 00 Saugatuck Harbor and Kalamazoo River, Mich--- - 70, 000. 00 Holland Harbor, Mich .-------------------- ----- -- -_ 5, 000. 00 Grand Haven Harbor and Grand River, Mich_ --- 37, 000. 00 Muskegon Harbor, Mich . .--- --- 20, 500. 00 White Lake Harbor, Mich---------- 8, 000. 00 Pentwater Harbor, Mich -----....... .-- - 73, 500.00 Ludington Harbor, Mich_-- - 21, 500. 00 Manistee Harbor, Mich- 83, 500. 00 Portage Lake Harbor, Mich--- 11, 000.00 Frankfort Harbor, Mich ----- - 13, 000. 00 Charlevoix Harbor, Mich--- - 9, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Mil- waukee, Wis., district ......... 20, 000. 00 Waukegan Harbor, Ill 3, 000 00 Calumet Harbor and River, Ill., and Ind--- 77, 030. 00 Indiana Harbor, Ind------- ------------- 55, 000. 00 Michigan City Harbor, Ind --- - 17, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Chi- cago, Ill., district--- -- - - - - - 25, 000. 00 St. Marys River, Mich ... 424, 000. 00 St. Clair River, Mich-- ..... 25, 000. 00 Channels in Lake St. Clair, Mich ....... 15, 000.00 Detroit River, Mich_ ....... 20, 000. 00 Saginaw River, Mich ......... 15, 000. 00 Black River, Mich ....... 9, 009. 00 Rouge River, Mich . .------ 26, 000. 00 M onroe H arbor, M ich ---- - - - _ .-........ -, 20, 000. 00 Toledo Harbor, Ohio--- 75, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Detroit, Mich., district -- 40, 000. 00 Sandusky Harbor, Ohio___ 19, 000. 00 Huron Harbor, Ohio--............ 5, 003. 00 Lorain Harbor, Ohio__ 186,000. 00 Cleveland Harbor, Ohio 187, 000. 00 Fairport Harbor, Ohio .. 290, 000. 00 Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio__- 383, 000. 00 Conneaut Harbor, Ohio__- 555, 000. 00 Erie Harbor, Pa___ 19, 000. 00 Dunkirk Harbor, N. Y- 6, 000. 00 Buffalo Harbor, N. Y ------------ 645, 700. 00 Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y ....... 164, 000. 00 Niagara River, N. Y 5,000.00 Olcott Harbor, N. Y- 12, 003. 00 Rochester (Charlotte) Harbor, N. Y-- 16, 000. 00 Great Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y- 5, 000. 00 Little Sodus Bay Harbor, N. Y- 4, 000. 00 Oswego Harbor, N. Y- 13, 000 00 Ogdensburg Harbor, N. -- __ 22, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Buf- falo, N. Y., district ......... 40, 000. 00 San Diego Harbor, Calif___ 500, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Los Angeles, Calif., district .......... 10, 000. 00 San Francisco Harbor, Calif- 137, 000.00 Oakland Harbor, Calif- 31, 000. 00 Richmond Harbor, Calif .. 30, 000. 00 San Pablo Bay and Mare Island Strait, Calif- 100, 000. 00 Crescent City Harbor, Calif_ 135, 000 00 Noyo River, Calif___ -- 25, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), San Francisco, Calif., district _ ..... 15, 000. 00 San Joaquin River, Calif ---------- --- __- 364, 500. 00 Old River, Calif 72, 000. 00 Stockton and Mormon Channels (diverting canal), Calif .... 2, 000. 00 Mokelumne River, Calif--. - 1, 000. 00 40 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to--Continued. Sacramento River, Calif ------------------------------ $80, 000. 00 S'uisun Bay Channel, Calif------------------------ 25,000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Sacra- mento, Calif., district----------------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Regulation of hydraulic mining and preparation of plans -- 10, 000. 00 Welles Harbor, Midway Island---------------------- ------ 700, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Hono- lulu, Hawaii, district----------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Umpqua River, Oreg------------------------------------ 280, 000. 00 Coquille River, Oreg_------------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Coos Bay, Oreg_------------------------------ 165, 000. 00 Yaquina Bay and Harbor, Oreg ---------------- 20, 000. 00 Columbia River at the mouth, Oreg. and Wash--------- --- 838, 000. 00 Skipanon Channel, Oreg---------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Columbia and Lower Willamette Rivers below Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Oreg_------------------------- 760, 700. 00 Willamette River above Portland, and Yamhill River, Oreg - 116, 000. 00 Willamette River at Willamette Falls, Oreg------------ 37, 000. 00 Cowlitz River, Wash_---------------------------------- 8, 000. 00 Co'umbia River at Bakers Bay, Wash ------------ 12, 000.00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Port- land, Oreg., district___----------------------------------- 40, 000. 00 Plant, Portland, Oreg., district------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Columbia River at Bonneville, Oreg ----------------------- 3, 212, 000. 00 The Dalles-Celilo Canal, Oreg. and Wash_-- ----------- 28, 800. 00 Columbia River and tributaries above Celilo Falls to mouth of Snake River, Oreg. and Wash ---------------------.. 50, 000. 00 Snake River, Oreg., Wash., and Idaho--------- 40, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Bonne- ville, Oreg., district ----------------- 15, 000.00 Plant, Bonneville, Oreg., district-------------------------- 150, 00. 00 Willapa River and Harbor, Wash------------------------- 159, 000. 00 Grays Harbor and Chehalis River, Wash ------------------ 1, 238, 000.. 00 Puget Sound and its tributary waters, Wash ------------- 34, 000. 00 Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash 05, 000.00 1---------------------- Swinomish Slough, Wash -------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Anacortes Harbor, Wash--------------------------------- 12, 000. 00 Bellingham Harbor, Wash-------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska ------------------------------ 8, 000. 00 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska------------------ ------- 25, 000. 00 Nome Harbor, Alaska------------------------------------ 50, 000. 00 Examinations, surveys, and contingencies (general), Seattle, Wash., district_---------------------------------------- 45, 000. 00 Plant, Seattle, Wash., district 50, 000. 00 1---------------------------- Survey of northern and northwestern lakes ---------------- 190, 000. 00 Supervision of New York Harbor -------------------------- 210, 000. 00 Beach Erosion Board--------------------------------- --- 30, 000. 00 Permanent International Association of Congresses of Navigation---- 3, 000. 00 3,------------------------------ Total 1, 771, 980. 00 6-------------------------------------- Balance unallotted------------------------- ----------- 50, 248, 020. 00 Total ------------------------------------------- 112, 020, 000. 00 Status of funds on June 30, 1938, appropriated under the War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937, for flood control, general, projects: Allotted to- Merrimack River Basin ..------------------------------------ $207, 000. 00 Connecticut River Basin--.------------------------------- 398, 000. 00 Lamoille River, Vt---------------------------------------- 26, 330. 00 Southern New York projects----------1------------------- 681, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Providence district ------------- 12, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, New York district----__ -- 61, 500. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS 41 Allotted to---Continued. Examinations and surveys, Binghamton district------------ $5, 650.00 Augusta, Savannah River, Ga------------------------ 243, 000. 00 Tar River, N. C------------------------------------- 42, 500. 00 Washington, Potomac River, D. C----------------------- 169, 000. 00 Cumberland, Potomac River, Md_------------------------ 35, 000. 00 Moorefield, Moorefield River, W. Va------------------- 8, COO. o0 Kingston-Edwardsville, Susequehanna River, Pa--------- 2,500. 00 Wilkes-Barre and Hanover township, Susquehanna River, Pa_ 2, 500. 00 Examinations and surveys, Baltimore district------------ 2,000.00 Examinations and surveys, Norfolk district------------- 40, COO. 00 Examinations and surveys, Savannah district----------- 7, 000.00 Rome, Coosa River, Ga_----------------------------- 250, O000.00 Itawamba County, Tombigbee River, Miss-------------- 25, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Galveston district------------ 101, 500. 00 East St. Louis, Ill----- -------------------------- 375, 000. (30 Perry County drainage and levee districts Nos. 1, 2, and 3, Illinois---------------------------------------- 500, 000. 00 Wilson, Wenkel, and Prairie du Pont district, Illinois .---- 207,000. 00 Columbia drainage and levee district No. 3, Illinois -------- 166, 534. 00 Seahorn drainage and levee district, Illinois_------------ 26, 800. 00 Sny Island levee district, Illinois_____---------------------- 64, 150. 00 South Quincy levee and drainage district, Illinois-------- 37, 770. 00 Henderson County drainage district No. 3, Illinois ........ 11, 030. 00 Penny Slough, Ill---------------- ------------------- 94,000.00 Gregory drainage district, Missouri ------------------- 40, 900. 00 Fabius River drainage district, Missouri--------------- 76, 090. 00 Hennepin drainage and levee district, Missouri----------- 29,930. 00 Spring Lake levee and drainage district, Illinois---------- 86, 486. 00 Pekin and La Marsh drainage and levee district, Illinois .-- 96, 784. 00 Oakford special drainage district, Illinois 19, 250. 00 Mason and Menard drainage district, Illinois ..---- 55,250. 00 Examinations and surveys, St. Paul district ...... 3, 900. 00 Examinations and surveys, Rock Island district- 900. 00 Examinations and surveys, Chicago district -------------- 1, 700. 00 Topeka, Kansas River, Kans- ---------------------- 600, 000. 00 Glasgow, Mont 12, 900. 00 Forsyth, Mont .... _. . ---- 40, 000. 00 Saco, Mont - 654.67 Belle Fourche, S. Dak ...-- 15, 900. 00 Examinations and surveys, Kansas City district_ 900. 00 Ohio River Reservoir above Pittsburgh, Pa---------- 3, 750, 000. 00 Wellsville, Ohio ........... 117, 860. 00 Huntington, W. Va- 293, 000. 00 Ceredo, W. Va .... 117, 140. 00 Kenova, W. Va- 178, 570. 00 Ironton, Ohio_ 289, 910. 03 Evansville, Ind- 76, 640. 00 Paducah, Ky_ 42, 290. 00 Harrisburg, Ill - 34,300. 00 Tell City, Ind ___ 30, 010. 00 Golconda, Ill - 26, 010. 00 Cannelton, Ind 28,010.00 Brookport, Ill 28, 010. 00 Metropolis, Ill___ 12, 940. 00 Newport, Ky- 29, 310. 00 Cincinnati, Ohio- 10, 500. 00 Brevoort levee, Wabash River, Ind- 347, 500.00 Indianapolis, Fall Creek levee, Ind- 7, .00. 00 Muncie, Ind - ---- 11, 500. 00 Middlesboro, Cumberland River, Ky- 223, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Cincinnati district- - 2, 200.00 Examinations and surveys, Pittsburgh district ............ 15, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Louisville district- 8, 000. 00 Bayou Des Glaises, La ---- - -------- 141, 000. 00 North Little Rock to Gillette, Ark. (below Plum Bayou) .-- 510, 000. 00 Saline Point Cut-off, La 30300,.00 42 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to--Continued. Big Black River, Miss-------------------------------- $186, 500. 00 Homochitto River, Miss-------------------------------- 31, 290. 00 'Columbia, La --------------------- 218, 000. 00 Tiptonville-Obion River, Tenn--------------------------- 545, 000. 00 Bayou Pierre, La------------------------------------- 261, 000. 00 Red River Parish, La ------------------------------ -- 107, 000. 00 Natchitoches levee, La--------------------------------- 242, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Vicksburg district-------------- 11, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Buffalo district---------------- 35, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Detroit district- --------------- 20, 000. 00 Columbia River Basin, Wash. and Oreg------------------1, 317, 083.00 Pendleton, Umatilla River, Oreg------------------------- 190, 000. 00 Stillaguamish River, Wash----------------------------- 134, 000. 00 Mud Mountain Dam, White River, Wash------------------ 200, 000. 00 Cowlits River Basin, Wash----------------------------- 126, 548. 00 Lewis River Basin, Wash___------------------------------- 104, 695. 00 Willamette River Basin, Oreg--------------------------- 520, 060. 00 Examinations and surveys, Seattle district----------------- 46, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Portland district-- -------------- 23, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Bonneville district--------------- 10, 000. 00 Los Angeles County drainage area, California ------------- 5, 214, 000. 00 Prado Dam, Santa Ana River, California------------------ 250, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Sacramento district-------------- 27, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, Los Angeles district-------------- 4, 000. 00 Examinations and surveys, San Francisco district----------- 1, 750. 00 North Little Rock, Ark-------------------------------- 315, 000. 00 Little Rock, Ark-- ----------------------------------- 88, 500. 00 North Little Rock to Gillette, Ark. (above Plum Bayou) 400, 000. 00 Newport, Ark ------------------------------------ 232, 000.00 Village Creek, Ark ------------------------------------ 340, 000. 00 Iola, Kans ------------------ 23, 300. 00 Skaggs Ferry, Ark----------------------- ----------- 87, 000. 00 Faulkner County, Ark --------------------------------- 106, 000. CO Near Dardanelle, Ark-------- -------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Poplar Bluff to Knobel, Ark----__ 61, 000. 00 Conchas Dam, N. Mex__------------------------------- 4, 100, 000. 00 Fort Supply Reservoir, Okla ---------------------------- 799, 430. 00 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Okla------------------------ 153, 570. 00 Examinations and surveys, Little Rock district -------------- 0, 000. 00 Office. Chief of Engineers, services and contingencies-------- 50, 000. 00 Preparation of plans for authorized projects----------------268, 520. 67 Snagging and clearing under authority of sec. 2 of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 28, 1937--------------------- 221, 700. 00 Transferred to Department of Agriculture for preliminary ex- aminations and surveys---------------------------------500, 000. 00 UJnallotted balance -- 117, 334. 66 Total appropriation ------------------------------- 30, 000, 000. 00 Status of funds appropriated under the War Department Civil Appropriation Act, approved June 11, 1938, for flood control, general, projects: Allotted to- Merrimack River Basin 150, 000 $------------------- Connecticut River Basin ---------------------------------- 315, 000 Southern New York projects-------------- 5, 950,000 Examinations and surveys: Providence___------------------------------------------ 37, 000 New York------------------------------------------ 51,500 Philadelphia----------------------------------------- 14, 000 York, Codorus Creek, Pa__--------------------------------- 550, 000 Plymouth, Susquehanna River, Pa ----------- 683, 000 Williamsport, Susquehanna River, Pa-------------- 200, 00 Augusta, Savannah River, Ga_---------- 200, 000 Washington, Potomac River, D. C------- 20, 000 Moorefield, Moorefield River, W. Va- ------------- ---- 90, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS 43 Allotted to-Continued. Kingston-Edwardsville, Susquehanna River, Pa---------------- $1, 204, 500 Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Township, Susquehanna River, Pa-- 2, 065, 500 Examinations and surveys: Baltimore 3, 200 7------------------------- Washington -------------------------------------------- 100, 000 Norfolk------------------------------------------------- 148, 300 Charleston ,-- ------ ------- 53, 000 Savannah ------------------------------------------ 22, 200 Jacksonville----------------------------------------- 5, 000 Galveston ----------------------------------------------- 289, 000 Mobile ------------------------------------------------- 131, 600 Columbia drainage and levee district, Illinois------------------ 379, 466 Between Beardstown, Ill., and mouth of Illinois River (South Beardstown drainage and levee district) --------------------- 205, 000 Sny Island levee district, Illinois__ ----------------------------- 6, 850 South Quincy levee and drainage district, Illinois-------------- 8, 230 Henderson County drainage district No. 3, Illinois-------------- 2, 570 Penny Slough, Ill-------------------------------------------- 15, 000 Gregory drainage district, Missouri --------------------------- 3, 500 Fabius River drainage district, Missouri---------------------- 6, 000 Spring Lake levee and drainage district, Illinois---------------- 141, 400 Pekin La Marsh levee and drainage district, Illinois----------- 15, 000 South River drainage district, Missouri___------------------------ 37, 000 Green Bay levee and drainage district No. 2, Iowa------------ 100, 000 Harrisonville and Ivy Landing drainage and levee district, Illinois-------------- ------ ----- 200, 000 North Alexander drainage and levee district, Illinois----------- 271, 000 Degognia and Fountain Bluff district, Illinois----------------- 225,000 Lacey, Langellier, West Matanzas, and Kerton Valley drainage district, Illinois-------------------------------------------- 188, 400 Banner special drainage and levee district, Illinois-------------- 128, 700 East Liverpool drainage and levee district, Illinois ------------- 137, 700 Liverpool drainage and levee district, Illinois ------------------ 48, 600 Mouth of Sangamon River, Ill -------------------------------- 36, 000 Farmers' levee and drainage district, Illinois ------------------ 141, 000 Near Springfield on Sangamon River, Ill----------------------- 90, 000 Lussenhaf levee, Illinois-------------------------------------- , 850 Bell and Mertz levee, Illinois--------------------------------- 25, 900 Tar Creek levee, Illinois -------------------------------------- 34, 800 Rocky Ford drainage and levee district, Illinois-------------- 47, 900 Examinations and surveys: St. Paul------------------------------ ------------------ 55, 500 Rock Island----------------------------------------- 78, 900 Chicago ---- ----------------------------------- 11, OCO St. Louis------------------------------ ------------------ 4, 500 Topeka, Kansas River, Kans - --- -------- 1--- 000 140 Examinations and surveys: Kansas City------------------------------ --------------- 34, 400 Omaha-------------------------------------------------- 07, 000 Tionesta Reservoir, Pa--------------------------------------1, 600, 000 Crooked Creek Reservoir, Pa----1---------------------------- , 500, 000 Johnstown, Pa., channel----------------------------------- 3, 000, 000 Mahoning Creek Reservoir, Pa------------------------------- 1, 500, 000 Red Bank Reservoir, Pa 350, 000 ,-------------------- French Creek Reservoir, Pa_---------------------------------- 400, 000 Conemaugh River Reservoir, Pa___----------------------------- 100, 000 Loyalhanna Reservoir, Pa ------------------------------- 100, 000 Wellsville, Ohio----------------- ------- 250, 000 Huntington, W. Va--------------- ------------------------- 2, 434, 000 Ceredo, W. Va---------------------------------------------, 114, 000 Kenova, W. Va---- ---------------------------------------- 1,707, 000 Ironton, Ohio----------- ---- 600,; 000 1----------1--I, Evansville, Ind 20, 000 7--------------------------- Paducah, Ky- ---- 915, 000 Harrisburg, Ill ------------ ----- 488, 000 Tell City, Ind----- -------------------- , 000, 000 44 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Allotted to-Continued. Golconda, Ill----- ----- $287, 000 Cannelton, Ind---------------------- ------ -------- 600, 000 Brookport, Ill_--------------- --- ------- 560, 000 Brevoort Levee, Wabash River, Ind------------------ 386, 000 Indianapolis, Fall Creek Levee, Ind ----- ---- --- 500, 000 Muncie, Ind -- _------------------------ 500, 000 Lyford Levee Unit, Ind__ - --- --- 200, 000 Gill Twp. Leyee Unit, Ind-___--------- ------- 350,000 Middlesboro, Cumberland River, Ky----- ------- 203, 540 Examinations and surveys: Nashville--- ---- 62, 500 Cincinnati --------- --- ---- 123,600 Pittsburgh --------------------------- - - - 250, 000 Louisville --------------- 15, 030 Huntington ..........---------- 75,000 North Little Rock to Gillette, Ark. (below Plum Bayou) .---- 596, 000 Saline Point Cut-off, La--------- ---------------------- 104,700 Big Black River, Miss- 585, 500 Tiptonville-Obion River, Tenn- 185,000 Natchitoches Levee, La-------------------------------- 620, 000 Memphis, Wolf River, and Nonconnah Creek, Tenn__ 2, 125, 000 Examinations and surveys: Vicksburg ---------------------- - -------- 147, 000 Second New Orleans-------------------- --------- 2, 700 Memphis --------------------------------------- 1, 500 Buffalo----- ---------------- ---------------- 53,950 Detroit---------------- 49, 000 Milwaukee ------------------------------------- 12, 000 Columbia River Basin, Wash. and Oreg- 3, 056, 000 Mud Mountain Dam, White River, Wash 850,000 Willamette River Basin, Oreg- 814, 000 Lowell Creek, Alaska----...---------------------------- 197, 000 Examinations and surveys: Seattle ------ -------------------------------- 129, 300 Portland ------ -- - ---------------------- 60, 900 Bonneville - 19, 800 Los Angeles County drainage area, California- 12, 507, 456 Prado Damrn, Santa Ana River, Calif_ ----- __ 2,125, 000 Examinations and surveys: Sacramento --------- 167, 000 Los Angeles----------------- -------------------- 111, 000 San Francisco 32, 600 North Little Rock to Gillette, Ark. (above Plum Bayou) ....... 520, 00 Village Creek, Ark--------------------------- 383, 100 Poplar Bluff to Knobel, Ark- 714,610 Conchas Dam, N. Mex ------------------------ 5, 400; 000 Fort Supply Reservoir, Okla- 900, 000 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Okla_-------------- 930, 000 Caddoa Reservoir, Colo --------- 150,000 Examinations and surveys, Little Rock .-------- 296, 000 Transferred to Agriculture Department for surveys and con- struction 7, 000, 000 Office, Chief of Engineers, services and contingencies ......... 153, 000 Preparation of definite project plans - -------- ----. 313, 165 Snagging under authority of sec. 2 of Flood Control Act ap- proved Aug. 28, 1937------ __ - 98, 891 Unallotted balance------------------ 1, 317, 222 Total appropriation--------- ---------------------- 82,000, 000 THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS 45 THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS The creation of the Board and the duties assigned to it under the original and subsequent acts of Congress are described in the Annual Report of 1922. The work accomplished by the Board during the year and the status of its operations from its organization up to the close of the fiscal year are shown by the following table: Total Number Number of number completed Number investiga- completed during rer aining Authority for investigations tions at close of year end- to be com- ordered precedirg ing Jure pleted fiscl.1 year 30, 1938 River and harbor and flood control acts......---------------- 4, 266 3, 450 117 699 Concurrent resolutions of Congress ..... .....----------------- --.. 1 1 ........ ........... Senate resolutions...-------------- ...---------------------- 1 1 . . Resolutions of congressional committees ...........--------------- 1,206 874 91 241 Total ..--.............---------- ------------------------ 5,474 4, 326 238 940 Number of hearings given at the office of the Board during the year-- ------------------------------------------- 67 Estimated cost of projects recommended by the Board from its organization to June 30, 1938---_ ---------------------- $1, 209, 954,384 Estimated cost of projects so recommended adopted by Congress_ $1, 155, 753, 122 Further progress has been made in the preparation and revision of the series of reports on the principal ports of the United States designed to further the interests of importers, exporters, ship oper- ators, and others concerned in the movement of goods through our ports. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938, revisions of the following reports were prepared for publication: Philadelphia, Pa., Camden, and Gloucester, N. J. (No. 4); New Orleans, La. (No. 5); Seattle, Wash. (No. 7); Tacoma, Wash. (No. 27); Everett. Belling- ham, and Grays Harbor, Wash. (No. 28); Wilmington, Del. (No. 29); Ports on the Delaware River Above and Below Philadelphia (No. 30); Lake Charles, La. (No. 31). The following reports were distributed: Portland, Maine (No. 1); Mobile, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla. (No. 3 in two parts); Ports of Southern New England (No. 18). The following is a list of the Port Series Reports and revisions with year of issue: No. 1. The Port of Portland, Maine, 1921, *1927, *1938. No. 2. The Port of Boston, Mass., 1922, *1929, *1937. No. 3. The Ports of Mobile, Ala., and Pensacola, Fla., 1922. Part 1-The Port of Mobile, Ala., *1929, *1938. Part 2-The Port of Pensacola, Fla., *1929, *1938. No. 4. The Ports of Philadelphia and Chester, Pa., Camden, N. J., and Wil- mington, Del., 1922. Part 1-The Ports of Philadelphia, Pa., Camden and Gloucester, N. J., and Ports on the Delaware River above Philadelphia, *1932. Part 2-The port of Wilmington, Del., and Ports on the Delaware River below Philadelphia, *1931. No. 5. The Port of New Orleans, La., 1924, *1932. No. 6. The Ports of Galveston, Houston, and Texas City, Texas, 1924. Part 1-The Port of Galveston, Texas, *1929, *1935. Part 2-The Port of Houston, Texas, *1929, *1935. Part 3-The Ports of Texas City and Corpus Christi, Texas, *1929, *1935. No. 7. The Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellingham, and Grays Harbor, Wash., 1925. Part 1-The Port of Seattle, Wash., *1931. Part 2-The Port of Tacoma, Wash., "1931. Part 3--The Ports of Everett, Bellingham, and Grays Harbor, Wash., "1931. 46 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 No. 8. The Ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, Miami, Key West, Tampa, and South Boca Grande, Fla., 1925. Part 1-The Port of Jacksonville, Fla., *1930, *1937. Part 2-The Ports of Miami and Tampa, Fla., *1931, *1937. No. 9. The Ports of Charleston, S. C., and Wilmington, N. C., 1925, *1934. No. 10. The Ports of Savannah and Brunswick, Ga., 1925, *1935. No. 11. The Ports of Portland and Astoria, Oreg., and Vancouver, Wash., 1925. Part 1-The Port of Portland, Oreg., *1931. Part 2-The Ports of Astoria, Oreg., and Vancouver and Longview, Wash., *1931. No. 12. The Ports of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Upper San Francisco Bay, Calif., 1927, *1933. No. 13. The Ports of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Luis Obispo, Calif., 1924. Part 1-The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., *1931, *1936. Part 2-The Ports of San Diego and San Luis Obispo, Calif., *1931, *1936. No. 14. The Ports of Port Arthur, Sabine, Beaumont, and Orange, Texas, 1925, *1933. No. 15. The Ports of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Hampton, Va., 1927, *1934. No. 16. The Ports of Baltimore, Md., Washington, D. C., and Alexandria, Va., 1926. Part 1-The Port of Baltimore, Md., *1933. No. 17. The Ports of the Territory of Hawaii, 1926, *1935. No. 18. The Ports of Southern New England. 1928, *1938. No. 19. The Ports of Gulfport and Pascagoula, Miss., 1925, *1934. No. 20. The Port of New York (in three parts), 1926, *1932. No. 21. The Ports of Puerto Rico, 1927, *1935. No. 22. The Panama Canal and its Ports, 1928, *1932. No. 23. The Ports of Olympia and Port Angeles, Wash., 1932. No. 24. The Ports of Northern New England, 1934. No. 25. The Ports on the Upper Hudson River, 1936. No. 26. The Ports of Sacramento and Stockton, Calif., 1937. A Lake Series of reports; similar in form and scope to the Port Series, has been published and the following numbers have been issued, though no new ones were distributed during the year: No. 1. The Port of Buffalo, N. Y., 1931. No. 2. The Port of Detroit, Mich., 1931. No. 3. The Port of Milwaukee, Wis., 1931. No. 4. The Port of Chicago, Ill., 1931. No. 5. The Port of Cleveland, Ohio, 1931. No. 6. The Port of Duluth-Superior, Minn. and Wis., 1931. No. 7. Tlhe Port of Toledo, Ohio, 1931. No. 8. The Ports of Sandusky, Huron, and Lorain, Ohio, 1932. A Transportation Series of reports has also been published in which are included reports on investigations of transportation conditions, showing the movements of traffic by water, and treating of the physi- cal and economic conditions having a bearing upon the utilization of water routes. The following numbers have been issued: No. 1. Transportation on the Great Lakes, 1926, *1930, *1938. No. 2. Transportation in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, 1929. No. 3. Transportation Lines operating on the Great Lakes, 1935. No. 4. Transportation Lines operating on the Mississippi River System, 1936. Reports not within the scope of the Port Series, Lake Series, or Transportation Series are published as the Miscellaneous Series. The following have been issued in this series: No. 1. Port and Terminal Charges at United States Ports, 1929, *1931, *1934, *1936, *1937, *1938, and supplements in 1932, 1933, and 1935. No. 2. Shipping Charges at United States and Foreign Ports; Consular Serv- ices and Charges, 1928. No 3. Foreign Trade Zones or Free Ports, 1929, 1934 (reprint). *Revision. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 47 It is planned to revise Misc. No. 1 annually in order to have avail- able current information. Miscellaneous studies were made in connection with subjects pend- ing before the Board and in response to specific calls; and tables, graphs, and maps have been prepared as necessary in connection therewith. On June 30, 1938, the Board was composed of the following mem- bers: Brig. Gen. Max C. Tyler, Brig. Gen. John J. Kingman, Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Col. Thomas M. Robins, Col. Edmund L. Daley, Lt. Col. Raymond A. Wheeler, and Capt. Robert E. Coughlin. In addition to the foregoing, the following-named officers have also been detailed for various periods during the year to membership on the Board: Maj. Gen. Julian L. Schley, Brig. Gen. George B. Pillsbury, Col. Earl I. Brown, Col. Warren T. Hannum, Col. Laurence V. Frazier, Col. James A. O'Connor, Col. Stuart C. Godfrey, Col. John C. H. Lee, Col. Elliott J. Dent, Lt. Col. David McCoach, Jr., Lt. Col. William A. Snow, and Capt. Thomas H. Stanley. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT This district includes the State of Maine; the State of New Hamp- shire east of the Connecticut River Basin; and eastern Massachusetts from the New Hampshire State line to the southern end of Nauset Beach, at Chatham Bar, on the east coast line of Cape Cod; and the Cape Cod Canal. District engineer: Col. Albert K. B. Lyman, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. E. L. Daley, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Corea Harbor, Maine ------ 47 15. Examinations, surveys, and 2. Penobscot River, Maine..- 48 contingencies (general) - - 82 3. Criehaven Harbor, Maine___ 50 16. Other projects for which no 4. Kennebec River, Maine...- 51 estimates are submitted. - 84 5. Saco River, Maine ........ 53 17. Plant allotment------------ 84 6. Newburyport Harbor, Mass_ 56 7. Merrimack River, Mass -- 58 Flood control projects 8. Mystic River, Mass ...... M 59 18. Nashua River, at Fitchburg, 9. Boston Harbor, Mass---...--- 62 Mass-------------------_ 86 10. Weymouth Fore River, 19. Merrimack River, at Haver- Mass------------------- 67 hill, Mass_ ------ 88 11. Town River, Mass_ ...... 69 20. Merrimack River, at Lowell, 12. Scituate Harbor, Mass ----- 70 Mass------------------_ 89 13. Plymouth Harbor, Mass... 72 21. Merrimack River Basin, N. 14. Cape Cod Canal, Mass----- 74 H. and Mass------------ 91 1. COREA HARBOR, MAINE Location.-This harbor, locally known as Indian Harbor, lies at the southeasterly extremity of the town of Gouldsboro and just west- erly of the entrance to Gouldsboro Bay, about 12 miles east of Bar Harbor, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 305.) 0110lO-38--pt. 1 Vol. 1-4 48 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Existing project.-This provides for an anchorage basin 8 feet deep at mean low water, 600 feet long in an east and west direction, and 400 feet wide in a north and south direction. The mean tidal range is 10.5 feet and the extreme 12 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1935 is $44,300. Maintenance costs will be nominal. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 27, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There are 12 small wharves, none of which can be approached by vessels at low tide. The wharves are privately owned. Facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the exist- ing project. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $44,300, made in July 1938, will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to new work in dredging an anchorage basin, by contract. With the completion of the anchor- age basin dredging during the fiscal year 1939, the improvement of Corea Harbor will be in a condition to meet the reasonable require- ments of navigation. Accordingly, no funds can be profitably ex- pended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ...... Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ....... Net total expenditures - Total am ount appropriated to June 30, 1938.. . . --- --- -- ---------- Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------_-----------------------$44, 300. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------------------ 44, 300. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938----------------------------------------- 44, 300. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939_ 44. 30k). 00 2. PENOBSCOT RIVER, MAINE Location.-This river drains a large number of lakes and small streams in north central and eastern Maine, and after assuming defi- nite character as a stream, flows about 100 miles in a southerly direc- tion through the middle of the State, discharging into Penobscot Bay, about 90 miles northeast of Portland, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 311.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870, and modified by the River and Harbor Acts of July 5, 1884, August 11, 1888, July 13, 1892, and March 3, 1899. The total amount expended prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1907 was $367,800 for new work. For further details of previous projects, see page 1732 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for dredging to a depth of 22 feet between Winterport and Bucksport, about 16 miles below Bangor; for straightening, widening, and deepening to 15 feet the channel near Sterns Mill and near Crosbys Narrows from 3 to 4.5 miles below Bangor; for deepening the basin of the Kenduskeag stream at its junction with the Penobscot to 5 feet; and for deepening the harbor RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 49 at Bangor to 14 feet and widening it along the Bangor front, giving an additional width of from 100 to 3C0 feet for a length of about 2,000 feet. The project depths refer to mean low water, which is 3 feet above extreme low tide. The mean range of tide at Bangor is 13.1 feet, and the extreme about 15 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1906, was $130,000, ex- clusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1906) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports July 5, 1884 Widening the channel at Bangor and S. Ex. Doc. No. 44, 48th Cong., 1st sess., and Crosbys Narrows. Annual Report 1884, p. 475. Aug. 11,1888 Dredging between Winterport and Bucks- H. Ex. Doc. No. 133, 59th Cong., 1st sess., port. and Annual Report 1888, p. 425. July 13,1892 ......... Widening the channel at Bangor--------- H. Ex. Doc. No. 37, 52d Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1832, p. 533. Mar. 3,1899 Dredging Kenduskeag stream.------------ H. Ex. Doc. No. 49, 55th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1897, p. 811. Mar. 2, 1907 Further widening of the harbor at Bangor.. H. Doc. No. 739, 59th Cong., 1st sess.t I Contains the latest published map. Other maps are in H. Doec. No. 652, 71st Cong., 3d sess. Terminal facilities.-The river front of Bangor Harbor has 18 wharves. They are of the timber-crib stone-ballasted type. In Ken- duskeag stream there are 42 berths for small vessels. In general the wharves are not modern and are in only fair condition. Eleven wharves have physical connection with railroad. There is a ferry location publicly owned. On the east side of the river at Brewer, opposite Bangor, there is one water terminal, a coal-handling plant, having mechanical appliances and adequate facilities. The remainder of the terminals at this locality are without such facilities and in poor condition. At South Brewer there is a large pulp and paper plant which has water connections and all necessary facilities pertaining to its business. A number of the private wharves are open to the public at moderate charges. On the north side of the river at Bucksport there are four important terminals, one a coal-handling plant, two used by a large paper-manufacturing plant, and one used by a pas- senger and freight steamboat line until the discontinuance of the line in the fall of 1935. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing needs. Operations and .results during fiscal year.--The U. S. hopper dredge Minquas was engaged in dredging on the shoal area in Bangor Harbor from June 28 to June 30, 1938. There were removed during this period 3,109 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material at a cost of $2,759.52 for maintenance. There were no expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1913. A survey of the river made in 1937 and 1938 from Bucksport to Winterport and for a distance of about 4 miles at and below Bangor showed that the channel had maintained project dimensions fairly well with the exception of a reach at Lawrence Cove and a reach in the harbor at Bangor. At Lawrence Cove the survey showed a least depth of 16.4 feet. In Bangor Harbor the shoaling was en- tirely on the Brewer side of the harbor, the least depth being 4.6 50 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 feet at mean low water. The costs have been $141,259.52, of which $133,220.53 was for new work and $8,038.99 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $138,500. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $50,000, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1937-------- --------------------- $2, 759. 52 Maintenance: Restoration of project depths, by U. S. hopper dredge Minquas, in the channel opposite Lawrence Cove and in the harbor at Bangor (July 1-Sept. 1, 1938) --------------------------- 47, 240. 48 Total----------------- --------- -------------------- 50, 000. 00 No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as it is not believed that any maintenance work will be necessary during that year. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $501, 020. 53 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 8, 038.99 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----- -------- 509, 059. 52 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-- ----------------------- 2, 759. 52 Net total expenditures- ----------------------------- 506, 300. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 50, 000. 00 5-------------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------556, 300. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.--------------------------------------------------------- ---- Cost of maintenance--........... -------------- ------------------------------------------ $2, 759. 52 Total expended...........---- --------- ------ --------------------- --------------------.... Allotted -----------------------------------------------------------------. 50,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--------------------- ----------- ---- ---- 50, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------- ---------------- 50, 000. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 2, 860. 00 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 47,140.00 3. CRIEHAVEN HARBOR, MAINE Location.-This harbor is on the northwesterly side of Ragged Island, one of the largest of a group lying about 12 miles off the mouth of Penobscot Bay, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 225 and 1203.) Existing project.-This provides for a rubblestone breakwater ex- tending about 300 feet in a northerly direction from Sunset Point. The mean range of tide is 9.1 feet; the extreme about 10.4 feet. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1932, was $40,000. Mainte- nance charges will probably be negligible. The existing project was authorized May 28, 1935, under the Emer- gency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935 and by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (HI. Doc. No. 310, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in 'the project document. RIVERS AND HARBORS--BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 51 Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are several wharves within the harbor, sufficient for present or immediately prospective purposes. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Under contract for re- pair of the rubblestone breakwater extending from Sunset Point, work was commenced May 18, 1938, and completed May 31, 1938. There were placed 1,598.56 tons of rubblestone at a cost of $7,605.89 for maintenance. Work by hired labor during the year consisted of preparation of plans estimates, and specifications in connection with repairing the breakwater, at a cost of $346.61. The total cost during the year was $7,952.50 for maintenance. The ,expenditures were $7,864.18. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1935. The repairs made to the breakwater in May 1938 have placed it in good condition. The cost has been $47,952.50, of which $40,000 was for new work and $7,952.50 was for maintenance. The expendi- tures have been $47,864.18. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended, amounting to $135.82, will be used for payment of outstanding liabilities, amount- ing to $88.32. As the breakwater is in good condition, no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summaryu ,Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $40, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------7, 952. 50 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------47, 952. 50 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 88. 32 Net total expenditures--------------------------------47, 864. 18 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 135. 82 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 48, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work......----------- ....-------------------.. .........--------..... $40, 000 .............. - Cost of maintenance__------------ ------. ---------------------------------- ---- $7,952 50 Total expended--.. ----------............---------------------....-----.. 40, 000 -------------- 7, 84. 18 Allotted -- ------------------------------- $40,000-------------------------- 8,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------- ---- 8---------------------- 8, 000. 00 Gross amount expended--- ------------------------------- , 864. 18 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 135. 82 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------------------- 88. 32 Balance available June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 47. 50 4. KENNEBEC RIVER, MAINE Location.--Kennebec River drains a large number of lakes and minor streams, and flows from Moosehead Lake about 150 miles in a 52 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 southerly direction and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean about 25 miles east of Portland. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 288, 289, and 314.) Previous projects.-The first project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1827. Modifications and additions were authorized by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, June 23, 1866, July 11, 1870, March 3, 1871, March 3, 1873, March 3, 1881, August 11, 1888, and June 13, 1902. The total cost and expenditure on projects prior to the existing one, on which work was commenced in 1906, was $509,411.03, all for new work. For further details of previous projects see page 1735 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel below Gardiner not less than 150 feet wide, with a depth of 17 feet at Beef Rock Shoal, at the foot of Swan Island, 18 feet deep through rock at Lovejoy Narrows, near the head of Swan Island, decreasing to 16 feet deep at Gardiner; a channel west of Swan Island 100 feet wide, 12 feet deep, except at the upper shoal, where the depth was to be 15 feet; and a channel 125 feet wide and 11 feet deep from Gardiner upstream to Augusta, at the head of navigation. The section of river included in the project is about 21.5 miles in length. The work included dredg- ing, rock excavation, and two riprap training walls. The project depths refer to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 8.3 feet at the mouth of the river, 6.5 feet at Bath, 5.5 feet at the foot of Swan Island, 5 feet at Gardiner, and 4.1 feet at Augusta. The spring tides are about 1 foot greater at the mouth and about 0.5 foot greater at Augusta. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1912, was $386,500, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 June 13,1902 Channel between Augusta and Gardiner, H. Doc. No. 262, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Maine. Mar. 2,1907 Channel below Gardiner, Maine.......----------- H. Doc. No. 321, 59th Cong., 2nd sess. Mar. 4,1913 Channel west of Swan Island ... ...-------------- . Doc. No. 746, 62d Cong., 2d sess. 1These documents contain the latest published maps. Recommended modifications of project.-In House Document No. 2107, Sixty-fourth Congress, second session, it was recommended that the improvement and maintenance of the channel west of Swan Island, near the town of Richmond, be abandoned. Terminal facilities.-There are a number of wharves which have been allowed to fall into such a condition of disrepair that their use is not feasible until they are extensively repaired or rebuilt. Those capable of serving a useful purpose are for the greater part located at the principal towns, viz, Bath, Richmond, Randolph, Gardiner, Hal- lowell, and Augusta. At Bath there are 25 wharves. Eight are physically connected with the railroad. The majority of the wharves have mechanical appli- ances for handling freight, and 11 are open to the public, one being publicly owned. Five wharves have depths varying from 12 to 15 feet, 7 have from 16 to 20 feet, and 13 have over 91 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 53 The wharves at Bath serve the shipyards, coal business, etc. At the other above-named points there are 16 wharves in usable condition. All but one are equipped with mechanism for handling passengers or freight. Those open to the public on equal terms are two at Hallowell and one each at Randolph and Augusta. None is publicly owned. The shipyards at Bath have built extensive wharves, but probably more for the purpose of securing additional room for plant than for terminal purposes. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1914. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, for the project channel widths were 10.9 feet from Abagadaset Point to the Gardiner- Randolph Bridge, and 8 feet thence to Augusta at the head of naviga- tion. Cost and expenditures under the existing project have been $418,227.16, of which $386,438.38 was for new work and $31,788.78 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds were available at the close of the fiscal year. With funds to be allotted after bids are opened, mainte- nance:dredging by contract and by the U. S. hopper dredge Minquas for the removal of shoal areas between Swan Island and Augusta will be done during the fiscal year 1939. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as it is not believed that any maintenance work will be necessary during that year. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $895, 849. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 31, 788. 78 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- - 927, 638. 19 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 927, 638. 19 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 927, 638. 19 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new w ork --- - - -- - - - -------------- -------------- ------------- Cost of maintenance.---- . -------------- -------------- -------------- $5, 727.16 --------------- Total expended-----------------..................--..................---------------.. 5, 727. 16 Allotted-------...... .......... ....-------------------------- 5. SACO RIVER, MAINE Location.-This river rises in the White Mountain region of New Hampshire at an elevation about 1,900 feet above sea level, flows about 105 miles in a general southeasterly direction, and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean about 16 miles southwest of Portland, Maine. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 231.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel depth of 8 feet at mean low water in earth cuts and 9 feet deep in ledge from the sea to the head of navigation at the cities of Saco and Biddeford, a dis- tance of about 6 miles, the width to be 140 feet across the bar, 200, feet in the lower section between the jetties, 140 feet in the middle section, and 100 feet in the upper section, to be secured by means of 54 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 dredging; a small quantity of rock excavation, several small riprap jetties within the river, a riprap breakwater about 6,660 feet long, extending seaward from the north side of the mouth of the river, and a riprap jetty or training wall from the south side of the mouth of the river, practically parallel with the breakwater and about 4,800 feet long. The mean tidal range is 8.8 feet; the extreme about 1 foot greater. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $601,000, including $20,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1934) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 2,1827 Erection of piers, placing of buoys, and the removal of obstructions at the entrance to the harbor. June 23,1866 Breakwater on the north side of the mouth of the river. Sept. 19, 1890 Jetty on the south side of the mouth of the S. Ex. Doc. No. 44, 48th Cong., 1st sess. and river. Annual Report 1884. p. 482. June 25,1910 Channel improvements and jetty extension H. Doc. No. 752, 61st Cong., 2d sess.t on the south side of the mouth of the river. Mar. 3,1925 Present project channel dimensions and ex- H. Doc. No. 477, 68th Cong., 2d sess. tension of north breakwater about 1,600 feet. Aug. 30,1935 Extension of north breakwater to Sharps Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Doe. No. 11, Ledge. 74th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There is a small pier near the mouth of the river which is used for summer passenger business. There are five wharves, all of solid-fill construction, at Saco and Biddeford, none of which has railroad connection. Of these, one is unavailable be- cause of a rocky berth, one is in poor condition, and three are in good condition. The latter are used for private business, two are coal-handling terminals and are open to the public on moderate terms; the other, no longer in use, was formerly used as an oil ter- minal. One coal wharf has modern mechanical appliances, with good efficiency; the other is equipped, but the machinery is crude. Depths range from 6 to 8 feet at mean low tide. The traffic is small and is almost entirely coal. The facilities appear to be adequate for existing demands. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under contract for con- struction of an 860-foot extension to the north jetty at the mouth of the river, work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was suspended in April 1938. There were placed in the breakwater exten- sion 5,075.15 tons of stone, partially completing a section about 440 feet long at a cost of $17,213.39 for new work. Under contract for the removal of shoal areas in the 8-foot channel, between the mouth of the river and the cities of Saco and Biddeford, maintenance dredging was commenced May 13, 1938, and completed June 30, 1938. There were removed 79.581 net cubic yards, scow measurement, of material at a cost of $34,033.67 for maintenance. Work by hired labor, consisting of preparation of plans, estimates, and specifications in connection with maintenance dredging, was per- formed at a cost of $335.34 for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 55 The total cost during the fiscal year was $51,582.40, of which $17,213.39 was for new work and $34,369.01 was for maintenance. The expenditures were $47,087.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 86 percent completed. The remaining portion includes completion of the extension of the north jetty, 860 feet, and the removal of a small quantity of ledge at Twin Islands. So far as known, there is no urgent necessity for the removal of this ledge at this time. The several small riprap jetties within the river were completed in 1893. The jetties are in generally good condition. The 8-foot channel is completed with the exception of the removal of the ledge at Twin Islands. Restoration of the 8-foot channel in the river was completed in June 1938. A survey of the bar at the mouth of the river in June 1938 showed a controlling depth of about 5 feet at mean low water. The total costs under the existing project have been $620,905.32, of which $512,617.61 was for new work, and $108,287.71 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $613,098 67. In addition, $20,000 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-Thefunds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $48,756.02, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------------- $7, 806. 65 New work: Complete by Sept. 30, 1938, an existing contract for exten- sion to the north jetty at the mouth of the river, 6,083 tons rubble- stone---------------------------------------------- -------- 20, 925. 52 Maintenance: Dredging on the bar at the mouth of the river with U. S. hopper dredge Minquas December 1938---------------------11, 820. 10 Payment of unaudited liabilities on contract for maintenance dredging of the 8-foot channel (work completed June W9, 1938)------------- 8, 203. 75 Total---------------------------------------------------48, 753. 02 With the completion of this work during the fiscal year 1939 the improvement of Saco River will be in a condition to meet the reason- able requirements of navigation. Accordingly, no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_----------------------------- $512, 617. 61 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------108, 287. 71 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 20, 905. 32 6------------ Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 7, 03. 65 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 613, 098. 67 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 48, 756. 02 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 661, 854. 69 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------- $6,051. 38 $17, 213. 39 ..............------------..........................----------------------- -------------- Cost of maintenance----------..................... $9, 366.93 $44,708.35 ....-------------- 34, 369. 01 Total cost........--------------------.......--------- 9, 366. 93 44, 708. 35 6,0 51.38 51, 582. 40 Total expended .....-----------------..-------------- 99. 25 53, 96075 2,739. 52 47, 087. 61 Allotted ...................---------------------------------.............. 44, 000.00 10, 060.00 45, 583. 15 53, 000.00 1 Exclusive of $20,000 contributed funds. 56 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $42, 843.63 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 --------------------------------- 53, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for --------------------------- 95, 843.63 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ 47, 087. 61 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938.--------------------- 48, 75. 02 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------------------- 36, 935. 92 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 11, 820. 10 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project '------------ -------------------------- 22, 500. 00 s Exclusive of available funds. 6. NEWBURYPORT HARBOR, MASS. Location.-Newburyport is on the south bank of Merrimack River, about 2.5 miles above the mouth and about 48 miles by water north of Boston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 331.) Existinq project.-This provides for two rubblestone jetties, each 15 feet wide on top at elevation 12 feet above mean low water, with slopes of 1 on 2 on the seaward face and 1 on 1 on the shoreward face; one projecting from the north shore, 4,118 feet, the other from the south shore, 2,445 feet, converging until 1,000 feet apart, and then extending seaward parallel to the axis of the channel, for a distance of 1.000 feet; and for partially closing Plum Island Basin by a tim- ber dike about 800 feet long and 5.5 feet above mean low water; the object being to create at the outer bar a permanent channel 1,000 feet wide and at least 17 feet deep at mean low water, to enable vessels of such draft as can proceed at high tide to the wharves at Newbury- port to enter the river at mean low water. The mean range of tide is 7.9 feet at the bar and 7.8 feet at Newburvport. The extreme range is about 9.1 feet at the bar and 8.8 feet at Newburyp6rt. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1897, is $599,547.49. The latest (1917) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Reports Tune 14,1880 Construction of rubblestone jetties_ _....... June 25, 1910 Dredging the bar at entrance to harbor-----------------------............................. Annual Report 1910, p. 59. Latest published maps in: H. Doe. No. 339, 59th Cong., 2d sess.; H. Doc. No. 1813, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of 14 wharves extending along a frontage of about 3,500 feet of the south bank of the Merrimack River below the highway bridge and one small pier on the north side of the river. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. For full description, see Port Series No. 24, the Ports of Northern New England, 1934. RIVERS AND) HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 57 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract for repair of the jetties at the mouth of the river, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal.year, was completed December 22, 1937. There were placed 7,823.58 tons of stone on the north jetty, completing a net length of 1,720 feet, and 4,684.21 tons on the south jetty, completing a net length of 1,000 feet, at a cost of $38,929.79 for maintenance. The U. S. hopper dredge Minquas was engaged in dredging on the outer bar at the mouth of the Merrimack River from July 1 to 7, 1937, from August 25 to November 13, 1937, and from May 13 to June 25, 1938. During the fiscal year 322,092 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material were removed, at a cost of $62,418.90 for maintenance. The total costs during the year were $101,348.69 for maintenance. The expenditures were $110,963.43. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 97 percent completed. The north jetty was completed in 1914; the south jetty was completed, except for a length of about 30 feet at its outer end, in the fiscal year 1905. Plum Island Basin was closed during the fiscal year 1883. North Rock was removed in July 1901. The timber dike has fallen into disrepair. The stone jetties are in good condition. A survey in June 1938, after dredging operations were completed on the bar at the mouth of the river, showed a channel with a controlling depth of 15 feet at mean low water for a width of 300 feet. The bar consists of shifting sand, and conditions change rapidly and frequently. The total costs have been $717,671.91, of which $463,843.62 was for new work and $253,828.29 was for maintenance. The total expendi- tures have been $706,751.73. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $10,956.40, will be expended in payment of outstanding liabilities. No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___---------------------------$463, 843. 62 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 253, 828. 29 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 717, 671. 91 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 10, 920. 18 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 706, 751. 73 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------10, 956. 40 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------717, 708. 13 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-.........-------------- Cost of maintenance--...........---------------- .............-------------- $22, 526. 81 $87, 088. 28 $101, 348. 69 ----------- Total expended-..----.....--- $410 ............-------------- 7, 09. 09 81, 981. 08 110, 963.43 Allotted---- ----- ------------- 40 -------------- 165, 000. 00 21, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------- $96, 919. 83 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936---------------------- $15, 000. 00 58 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------$25, 000. 00 $40, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_-- -------------- ----------- 136, 919. 83 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ---------------- 15, 000. 00, Net amount to be accounted for---------------- -------- 121, 919. 83 Gross amount expended------------------------ $110, 968. 68 Less reimbursements collected----------------------- 5. 25 110, 963.43 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 10, 956. 40 -------------------------- Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_____ 10, 956. 40 Amount (estimated)- - -required to be appropriated for completion of - - - - - - - - - - -- --- --- - - - - - - ---- -- - - - -- - existing project 135,700. O( Exclusive of available funds. 7. MERRIMACK RIVER, MASS. Location.-The Merrimack River is formed by the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnepesaukee Rivers at Franklin, N. H. It flows southerly through New Hampshire and enters Massachusetts above Lowell, whence it flows in an easterly direction and discharges into the Atlantic Ocean below Newburyport, Mass., about 55 miles by water north of Boston. Its total length is about 133 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1106.) Previous projects.-The original project, adopted by the act of May 23, 1828, was for improving the bar at the mouth of the river. The project for improvement of the river above the mouth was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870, and extended by the River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, and June 3, 1896. The amount expended prior to the adoption of the existing project (ex- penditures on which began in 1899) was $254,466.72 for new work. For further details of previous project, see page 1740 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water, 150 feet wide, from Newburyport (about 2.5 miles above the mouth), 16.5 miles to the railroad bridge at Haverhill. The mean range of tide is 7.9 feet at the mouth of the river and 5.1 feet at Haverhill at low-water stages of the river. The extreme ranges are about 11.7 feet at the mouth and 8 feet ,atHTaverhill. The esti- mate of cost for new work, made in 1897, was $171,442.70, exclusive of amount expended under previous projects. The latest (1917) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899 (H. Doc. No. 52, 55th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps will be found in House Documents Nos. 168, Fifty- fourth Congress, first session, and 1813, Sixty-fourth Congress, second session. Terminal facilities.-On the reach of the river between Newbury- port and Haverhill there is on the north bank at the mouth of the Powow River one coal wharf serving the town of Amesbury; at Merrimacport one coal wharf, and at Groveland one coal wharf. At Hiaverhill, below the Haverhill-Bradford Bridge there are five wharves on the north bank, with an aggregate frontage of about 775 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 59 feet. On the south bank there are three wharves, with an aggregate frontage of 480 feet; only one of these, a coal wharf, is in use for water-borne freight; one is a bulkhead, owned by the city of Haver- hill, but used only for storage; all except the Haverhill city wharf are privately owned and not open to the general public. Between the lower and upper bridges at Haverhill on the north bank there is about 2,500 feet of quay wall. All except the city frontage of about 300 feet is privately owned and not open to the general public. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1907, at a saving of $56,018 under the estimated cost. The flood of March 1936 caused shoals to form in the 7-foot channel be- tween Newburyport and Haverhill and also in the 9-foot channel be- tween the piers just below the wharves at Newburyport. The con- trolling depth to Haverhill as ascertained in 1938 was about 3.5 feet at mean low water. Costs and expenditures under the existing proj- ect have been $150,000, of which $115,424.77 was for new work and $34,575.23 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds were available at the close of the fiscal year. With funds to be made available after bids are opened, maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore project depths in the 7- and 9-foot channels will be done during the fiscal year 1939. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the completion of maintenance dredging should place the improvement of Merrimack River in a condition to meet the rea- sonable requirements of present and prospective commerce. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $369, 891. 49 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------- 31, 575 23 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------404, 466. 72 Net total expenditures-------------------------------404, 466. 72 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------------- 404, 466. 72 8. MYSTIC RIVER, MASS. Location.--This river rises in Mystic Lakes, Mass., flows in a south- easterly direction, and empties into Boston Harbor near the Charles- town Navy Yard. It is 7 miles in length. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 248 and U. S. Geological Survey Chart, "Boston.") Previous projects.-Original project for the lower Mystic was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899, and cur- tailed by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. The cost and expenditures prior to the adoption of the existing project (expendi- tures on which began in 1910) were $125,723.20 for new work and $10,281.92 for maintenance, a total of $136,005.12. For further details see page 1743 of Annual Report for 1915. There has been no previous project for the upper Mystic. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water downstream from the mouth of Island End River, through the Chelsea (north) Bridge to the 35-foot channel of Boston Harbor. 60 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 about one-half mile, 600 feet wide at the upper end, and gradually narrowing to 300 feet wide at the lower end, and widening of the entrance channel leading to Mystic wharf; a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 500 feet wide upstream from the mouth of Island End River to the city playground at Charlestown; a channel 20 feet deep from the head of the existing 30-foot channel to a point 800 feet above the Malden Bridge with widths decreasing from 270 feet at the lower end to 75 feet through the drawspan, thence increas- ing to approximately 340 feet to form a turning basin above the bridge; a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the Boston & Maine Railroad (western division) bridge to about 2,500 feet above Wellington Bridge, about 1 mile, and thence 4 feet deep at mean low water, gradually narrowing from 100 feet to 50 feet at the upper end for about 2 miles to the head of com- mercial navigation at Cradock Bridge in Medford. The mean range of tide is 9.6 feet. The extreme range is 13.7 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $768,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $7,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports July 13,1892 Improvement of the upper Mystic.........------------- Annual Report 1891, p. P72. June 25,1910 Improvement of channel downstream from mouth H. Doc. No. 106, 6:th Cong., 2d sess. of Isla d End River to the 35-foot channel of Boston Harbor. Aug. 30,19351 Improvement of channel upstream from mouth Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. of Island End River to city playground at No. 33, 74th Cong., 1st ,ess. Charlestown. June 20,193S Improvement of channel upstream from city H. Doc. No. 542, 75th Cong., 3d sess. playground at Charlestown to a point 800 feet above the Malden Bridge. 1Also Emergency Relief Act of 1935. , Contains latest published map. A map showing the entire river is published in House Document No. 2108, Sixty-fourth Congress, second session. Terminal facilities.--In the section of the river benefited by the 30-foot-channel project there are on the south bank of the river four wharves aggregating over 4,000 feet of berthing space used for the receipt, storage, and shipment of coal, lumber, and gypsum. These wharves consist of substantial stone or wooden b1lkheads, filled solid, and in some cases fronted by pile platforms. There is also on the south bank a lumber terminal, the largest of its kind on the Atlantic coast. It is equipped with the most modern mechanical appliances, has railroad connection, and occupies 4,400 feet of water front. On the north bank of the river within the scope of this improvement there is a large wharf for receipt and shipment of oil on an extensive scale; immediately adjacent to this wharf is an extensive terminal constructed in connection with an iron works; on the west bank of Island End River, which flows into Mystic River on the north about midway of the 30-foot channel, are situated two large terminal wharves, of 800 feet dockage, for receipt and shipment of coal, coke, tar, and oil. These wharves are connected with the 30-foot channel by a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water, dredged by private RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 61 interests. None of the above wharves is publicly owned, and none is open to general public use. Beyond the scope of the 30-foot-channel improvement, and within the scope of the 20-foot channel and the improvement of the upper Mystic, there are on the south bank in Charlestown and Somer- ville about 1,850 feet, and on the north bank in Medford about 1,235 feet of available dockage, of which 450 feet on the south bank and 435 feet on the north bank are customarily in use. A large automo- bile assembly plant is located on the south bank in Somerville. The existing wharves consist of stone and wooden bulkheads, solid filled. None is publicly owned, but two are open to the public on payment of wharfage charges. The capacities of the lower Mystic are being utilized to a gratifying extent. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under contract dated December 20, 1937, for removal of ledge and overlying material to a depth of 30 feet at mean low water in the channel of Mystic River at a point about 3,540 feet above the Chelsea (north) Bridge, work was commenced December 21, 1937, and completed February 25, 1938. There were removed 13,298 cubic yards, place measurement, of mate- rial, of which 2,910 cubic yards were ledge and 10,388 cubic yards were overburden, at a cost of $54,116.01 for new work. Detail probing of ledge areas, uncovered in the dredging of the 30-foot channel, upstream from the mouth of Island End River, by hired labor and Government plant, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed July 12, 1938, at a cost of $1,380.38 for new work. Work, by hired labor, consisting of preparation of plans, estimates, and specifications in connection with ledge removal to be done by contract, was performed preliminary to advertising the ledge- removal work, at a cost of $375.83 for new work. The cost during the fiscal year was $55,872.22 for new work. The expenditures were $56,671.84. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 93 percent completed. No work has been done on the 20-foot channel from the head of the existing 30-foot channel to a point 800 feet above the Malden Bridge, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. The channel from the mouth of Island End River down- stream to the 35-foot channel in Boston Harbor was completed in 1914. To adant the Droject to the onenings in the drawspan of the Chelsea (north) Bridge, built by the city of Boston, the channel above the bridge was widened along the western edge; this work was completed in 1914. In 1916 the channel was cleared of shoals, restor- ing a controlling depth of 30 feet at mean low water. The dredging of the channel from the mouth of Island End River upstream to the city playground at Charlestown was completed April 10, 1937. Work of removal of shoal-ledge areas uncovered in the dredging was com- pleted February 25, 1938. A channel of the projected dimensions was completed in the upper Mystic in 1906. A survey in 1916 showed that the portion of the channel normally 6 feet deep had an available depth of about 4.5 feet at mean low water, and that while the portion of the channel normally 4 feet deep had that depth throughout its length, the width had been contracted by caving of the banks. A survey made in 1935 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts indi- 62 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 cated that the controlling depth in the lower Mystic was 30 feet at mean low water to the easterly side of the mouth of Island End River. Total costs and expenditures from regular funds under the existing project have been $257,879.72, of which $242.626.91 was for new work and $15,252.81 was for maintenance. Total costs and expenditures under Emergency Relief appropriation funds have been $475.000, all for new work. Total costs and expenditures under all funds have been $732,879.72, of which $717,626.91 was for new work and $15,- 252.81 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to new work, by contract, in dredging a 20-foot channel from the head of the existing 30-foot channel to a point 800 feet above the Malden Bridge, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 - ---- ----- $843, 350. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 25, 534. 73 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 868, 884. 84 Net total expenditures---------------- ------------------------ 868, 884. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------- 868, 884. 84 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------- ---------------------------- $277, 976. 49 $228, 351. 29 $55, 872. 22 Cost of maintenance - - ...... - ..... - __- .... . Total expended----------_ _ _------------- __--------------_ 223, 790. 10 281, 738. 06 56, 671. 84 Allotted-..--------........----------------------$175, 000. 00 -------- 35, 000.0 52, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------- $4, 471. 84 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937 200. 00 6------------------------------- Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------. 7. 671. 84 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------- 11, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for----- ----------------------- 56, 671. 84 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $60, 038.43 Less reimbursements collected ----------------------- 3, 366. 59 56. 671.: 84 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work---------------------------------------. 50, 000. 00 9. BOSTON HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor includes all the exnanse )f tidewater lying within a line from Po;nt Allerton to Po;nt Shirley a, d extending from that line westward to the mainland. This comprise an area of about 47 square miles, excllnive of the islands. (See U. S Coast and Geo- detic Survey Charts Nos. 246 and 248.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 63 Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1867, June 14, 1880, September 19, 1890, June 3, 1896, and July 25, 1912. The cost and expenditures were $1,465,122.96 for new work and $17,879.26 for maintenance, a total of $1,483,002.22, of which $139,064.51 was applied to the Nantasket Beach and Jeffries Point Channels and Charles River, $1,216,634.42 to the 23-foot channel and $127,303.29 to Chelsea Creek, of which $17,879.26 was for maintenance. For further details see page 1743 of annual report for 1915 and page 81 of annual report for 1917. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 40 feet deep in gen- eral, but 45 feet deep through rock, from the sea to President Roads through Broad Sound, 2 miles, 900 feet wide except at the outer end where it is widened to 1,100 feet; deepening the main ship channel from President Roads past the United States Navy drydock No. 3 at South Boston to Commonwealth pier No. 1, East Boston, to 40 feet for a width of 600 feet with suitable widening at the bend in the channel; an anchorage area 2,000 feet wide, 5,500 feet long, and 40 feet deep, on the north, side of President Roads; deepening to 40 feet that part of the approach channel to the United States Navy drydock No. 3 at South Boston between the main ship channel and the United States harbor line; a channel 35 feet deep from the sea (along the same line as the 40-foot channel) through Broad Sound to the navy yard at Charlestown and the Chelsea North, Meridian Street, and Charles River Bridges, 1,500 feet wide from the sea to President Roads 1.5 miles and thence 1,200 feet wide for the remaining distance of 6 miles; a channel 2 miles long, 30 feet deep, and 1,200 feet wide from the sea to President Roads through Broad Sound by a less direct route than the 35- and 40-foot channels; a channel 27 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide from Nantasket Roads to President Roads, 3 miles; a channel 15 feet deep, 300 feet wide, and 550 feet long through the bar which extends from the north head of Long Island to Nixes Mate Shoal, known as "Nixes Mate" or "Nubble" channel; a channel in Chelsea Creek generally 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide, from the mouth of the creek, at the head of the 35-foot channel in Boston Harbor, to a point opposite the Hartol Oil Co. terminal; the Fort Point Channel, 23 feet deep and 175 feet wide from its entrance in Boston Harbor, about four-fifths of a mile to near the Dorchester Avenue (old Fed- eral Street) Bridge; and sea walls of coursed stone and riprap pro- tecting the most exposed headlands and islands. All depths are referred to mean low water. The mean range of tide is 9 feet at Boston Light and 9.6 feet in the upper harbor, in Chelsea Creek, and in Fort Point Channel. The extreme range is about 4 feet greater. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects and of sea walls for which no estimate was given, is $17,640,700. The latest (1937) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $112,000. 101110-38-pt. , vol. 1-5 64 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports M ar. 2,1825 Preservation of islands by sea walls............... Aug. 5,1886 Fort Point Channel-..__----------------------- H. Ex. Doc. No. 206, 48th Cong., 2d sess. and Annual Report 1885, p. 543. Channel 15 feet deep from Long Island to Nixes Annual Report 1887, p. 517. Mate Shoal (Nixes Mate or Nubble Channel). July 13,1892 Channel 27 feet deep from Nantasket Roads to Annual Report 1893, p. 76. President Roads. Mar. 3,1899 For 30-foot channel from the sea to President H. Doc. No. 133, 55th Cong., 2d sess. Roads through Broad Sound by less direct route Annual Report 1898, p. 886. than the 35- and 40-foot channels. June 13, 1902 For 35-foot channel from the sea to navy yard at H. Doc. No. 119, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Charlestown. Annual Report 1901, p. 1096. Elimination from the project of the removal of Authorized by Chief of Engineers, Finns Ledge at the outer entrance. Mar. 11, 1913. Aug. 8,1917 Depth of 40 feet (45 feet in rock) in Broad Sound H. Doc. No. 931, 63d Cong., 2d sess.l Channel. Aug. 30, 1935 2 Present project dimensions of channel from Presi- H. Doc. No. 244, 72d Cong., 1st sess.l dent Roads to Commonwealth pier No. 1, East Boston, and anchorage area north side of Presi- dent Roads. Aug. 30,1935 Preseht project dimensions of that part of ap- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. proach channel to U. S. Navy drydock No. 3, No. 29, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' at South Boston between Main Ship Channel and United States harbor line. Aug. 26,1937 Chelsea Creek Channel, 30 feet deep.----------- Rivers and Harbor Committee Doc. No. 24, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' 1 Contain latest published maps. See also Annual Report 1911, p. 1178 (sea walls and Nixes Mate Chan- nel) and Annual Report 1903. p. 770 (Fort Point Channel). 2Authorized in part by Publio Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, requires that local interests agree to lower the existing sewer siphon in Chelsea Creek near the Chelsea Street Bridge if and when found necessary by the Secretary of War. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The wharf development of Boston Harbor lies westerly of Governors and Castle Islands. Bordering on the 35- and 40-foot channel and below all bridges there is about 4 miles of water front, fully developed with wharves of various types -devoted to com- mercial purposes; and on the Charlestown shore is located the United States navy yard, with a frontage of about five-eighths of a mile. Easterly of the wharf development on the East Boston front the Commonwealth of Massachusetts contemplates the development of an extensive area of shore frontage which will ultimately include a system of large modern piers, extensive manufacturing and storage areas, and complete railroad connections. Only a portion of the bulkheading and filling .has been done on this development to date. The Boston airport has been established on the westerly portion of the filled area, There are numerous public and private wharves, piers, ferry slips, and drydocks; for description, see pages 56 to 59 of the Annual Report for 1932, and Port Series No. 2, Corps of Engineers, revised 1936. Operatioins and results during fiscal year.-New work, under a con- tract for removal of ledge and overlying material in the 40-foot chan- nel, was commenced February 8, 1938, and through June 30, 1938, the work was confined to the outer four ledge areas and to the ledge areas in the approach channel to the Navy drydock at South Boston. There were drilled and blasted 5,870 cubic yards, place measurement, of ledge above the 40-foot plane below mean low water and there were removed 16,805 cubic yards, place measurement, of material, of which 12.124 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 65 cubic yards were overburden and 4,681 cubic yards were ledge. The cost was $101,554.52 for new work. Work, by hired labor, in making detailed probings of the ledge areas uncovered in the course of the 40-foot channel dredging, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed August 10, 1938, at a cost of $17,751.69 for new work. Work, by hired labor, consisting of preliminary surveys, etc., in connection with ledge removal to be done by contract, was performed at a cost of $6,279.99 for new work. The total costs for the year were $125,586.20 for new work. Total expenditures were $84,924.12. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 74 percent completed. No work has been done on the 30-foot channel in Chelsea Creek authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1937. Sea walls of a total length of about 3.75 miles have been built and are being maintained on Great Brewster, Lovells, Gallops, Long, Rains- ford, Deer, and Georges Islands and on Point Allerton. The Nixes Mate or Nubble Channel was completed in 1892, the 30-foot channel in 1905, the 27-foot channel in 1907, Fort Point Channel in 19099 the 35-foot channel in 1915, the Broad Sound 40-foot channel in 1930, and the 40-foot anchorage in 1935-37. Under the project for the 40-foot channel from President Roads to Commonwealth Pier No. 1, East Boston, and deepening to 40 feet the approach channel to the United States Navy drydock No. 3 at South Boston, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1935, the dredging is completed from President Roads to Commonwealth Pier No. 6, South Boston. To complete the 40-foot channel in the inner harbor, there remain the removal of shoal ledge areas and the dredging of a reach of the channel extending from Commonwealth Pier No. 6, South Boston, to Commonwealth Pier No. 1, East Boston. The controlling depth in the 35-foot channel (1934) was 35 feet at mean low water; 40 feet (1930) in the Broad Sound 40-foot channel; and 40 feet (1937) in the 40-foot anchorage. The controlling depth in the 40-foot channel in the inner harbor (1937) was 35 feet. The controlling depth of Fort Point Channel, as ascertained in 1937, was 20 feet at mean low water, except for a reach of the channel extending from a point 270 feet below the Congress Street Bridge to a point about 1,150 feet above the Summer Street Bridge, where shoaling along the southerly limit had made the least depth about 17 feet at mean low water; of Chelsea Creek in 1936, 21.6 feet from mouth to down-river end of Hartol Oil Co. terminal, thence 8 feet to the bend just below the head of navigation; and of Nixes Mate Channel in 1932, 15 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, have been as follows: New work Maintenance Total Expen litures Regular funds ..... -------------------- $11, 090, 141.30 $1, 395, 669.83 $12, 485, 811. 13 $12, 442, 239. 15 Public Works funds ..----------------- 1, 030, 806. 26 ---------- 1, 00, 806. 26 1,030, 806. 26 Emergency Relief funds.............---------------- 935, 000. 00 ----------------- 935, 000. 00 935, 000.00 Total--------------...................--------- 13, 055, 947. 56 1, 395, 669.83 14, 451, 617. 39 14, 408, 045. 41 66 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $950,011.09, together with $790,000 allotted since July 1, 1938, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_ _ _ ____ ____ _ __ ___ $43, 571. 98 New work: Complete by June 30, 1939, under a contract in force, the removal of ledge areas in a reach of the 40-foot channel extending from President Roads to a point abreast of the northerly ap- proach pier to U. S. Navy Drydock No. 3, South Boston, includ- ing the removal of ledge areas in the approach channel to the Navy drydock_ ---------------------------------------------- 692, 439. 11 Dredging the reach of the channel extending from Commonwealth pier No. 6, South Boston, to Commonwealth pier No. 1, East Boston, to depth of 40 feet at mean low water, thereby complet- ing the dredging of the 40-foot channel in the inner harbor, by contract (September 1938-August 1939) _________ 363, 00. 00 Dredging Chelsea Creek from 35-foot channel in Boston Harbor to a point opposite Hartol Oil Co. terminal, 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide, completing project of Aug. 26, 1937, by contract (August 1938-June 1939) --------------- ------------------------------ 641, 000. 00 Total------------- ------------------------------------ 1, 740, 011. 09 The funds that can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 ($1,326,000) will be applied to new work, as follows: Removal of ledge areas in a reach of the 40-foot channel extend- ing from a point abreast of the northerly approach pier to U. S. Navy Drydock No. 3, South Boston, to Commonwealth Pier No. 6, South Boston, by contract (July 1939-June 1940)------------ $1, 326, 000. 00 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ $14, 52:1, 070. 52 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 413, 549. 09 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 15, 934, 619. 61 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938__--------------------_ 43, 571. 98 Net total expenditures---------------------------- 15, 891, 047. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 950, 011. 09 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 16, 841. 058. 72 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ..----------------$588, 320. 25 $442, 486. 01 $379, 857. 09 $679, 466. 98 $125, 586. 20 Cost of maintenance------------- 104, 188. 07 16, 552. 84 13, 067. 32 - - Total cost _ --------------- 692, 508. 32 459, 038. 85 392, 924. 41 679, 466. 98 125, 586. 20 Total expended--...............--------------... 637, 834.44 497, 873. 59 207, 830. 83 867, 853.08 84, 924. 12 Allotted......------------------------ 782, 394. 98 199, 571. 73 1, 082, 477. 53 4, 349. 38 1,007, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $27, 935. 21 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------$900, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938---------- 210, 000. 00 1, 110, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_----- 1, 137, 935. 21 1---------------------- Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----- ------- 103, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- 034, 935. 21 1-----------, RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 67 Gross amount expended--------------------------$97, 123.54 Less reimbursements collected--------------------- 12, 199. 42 $84, 924. 12 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938- 950, 011. 09 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- 733, 090. 76 Balance available June 30, 1938._................... 216,920. 33 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act, approved June 11, 1938S___ 790, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------- 1, 006, 920. 33 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1____ __ ____- 1, 326, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work 1--------------------- 1, 326, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 10. WEYMOUTH FORE RIVER, MASS. Location.-Rises in Braintree, Mass., and flows in a northerly di- rection 7.5 miles, emptying into Hingham Bay, Boston Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 246.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of Sep- tember 19, 1890, and extended by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1905, February 27, 1911, and July 27, 1916. The cost and expendi- tures prior to the adoption of the existing project of August 30, 1935, were $635,900 for new work and $5,250 for maintenance, a total of $641,150, exclusive of $100,000 expended from contributed funds. For further details see page 1745 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 64 of Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.--This provides for a channel 27 feet deep at mean low water with a general width of 300 feet from Hingham Bay to Weymouth Fore River Bridge at Quincy Point, about 3 miles. The mean range of tide is 9.5 feet. The extreme range is 13.6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1932, is $506,500, exclu- sive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1932) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. No. 207, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-At the head of the Federal improvement at Quincy Point Bridge there are, on the westerly side below the bridge, two wharves with aggregate dockage of 800 feet, one of masonry and one of masonry and concrete with pile platform extension. On the easterly side there is a wharf about 600 feet in length, in front of which the owners have dredged to 24 feet at mean low tide. A large electric power plant is located at this point. Above Quincy Point Bridge and served by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts improvements are eight wharves in use for water-borne freight. There is also a terminal, with a depth of 32 feet, used for the receipt of petroleum. In this area is the Fore River plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, with depths up to 32 feet, used for the building and equipping of large naval and commercial vessels. 68 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract dredging of the 27-foot channel, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed October 7, 1937. There were removed during the fiscal year 53,879 net cubic yards, scow measurement, of ordinary material and 193.33 cubic yards of boulders at a cost of $30,599.44 for new work. The expenditures were $64,141.28. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 80 percent completed. The controlling depth is 24 feet at mean low water. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $288,394.51, for new work. Proposed operations.-No funds were available at the close of the fiscal year. An allotment of $232,500, made in July 1938 will be ap- plied during the fiscal year 1939 to new work, by contract, in the removal of ledge rock and overburden to a depth of 27 feet at mean low water. With the completion of this work during the fiscal year 1939, the improvement of Weymouth Fore River will be in a condition to meet the reasonable requirements of navigation. Accordingly, no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- $924, 294. 51 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------- ---------- 5,250. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------929, 544. 51 Net total expenditures ------------------------- ----------- 929, 544. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 929, 544. 51 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------................------......-----------------------------............. 795.07 $257, ---...--......... $30, 599.44 Cost of maintenance----.........---. ----------.........---- ------------- ---------------------- ------------- -- ----------------------------------- Total expended-----................. ...--- 224, 253. 23 64, 141. 28 Allotted....---------------- ------------- -------------- $274,000.00 -10,500.00 24, 894. 51 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $39, 246. 77 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936-------------------------- $10, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937----------------- 232,500 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved Apr. 9, 1935-------------------------15,000 257, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------ ----------- 296, 746. 77 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments---------- 232, 605. 49 Net amount to be accounted for- 4, 141. 28 6------------------------- Gross amount expended ------------------------- $69, 474. 59 Less reimbursements collected------------------------ 5, 333. 31 64, 141. 28 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------------------ 232,500.00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939_-.-.------------ -- 232, 500. 00 1Exclusive of $100,000 expended from contributed funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 69 11. TOWN RIVER, MASS. Location.-Town River is a tidal river 2 miles long lying entirely within the limits of the city of Quincy, just south of Boston, Mass. It flows in an easterly direction and empties into Weymouth Fore River at Quincy Point. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 246.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896. The cost and expenditures were $25,000 for new work and $12,577.41 for maintenance, a total of $37,577.41. For further details see page 65 of annual report for 1907. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 24 feet deep at mean low water and generally 150 feet wide from deep water in Weymouth Fore River to a point opposite the upstream end of the Quincy Oil Co. terminal, a distance of 6,700 feet, with a turning basin 18 feet deep, 400 feet wide, and roughly 1,000 feet long at the inner end; and a channel 15 feet deep and 100 feet wide, thence to a point just below the plant of the Quincy Electric Light & Power Co., a further dis- tance of 1,370 feet. The mean range of tide is 9.5 feet. The extreme range is 11 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1936, is $456,400, of which 30 percent is to be contributed by local interests; exclusive of amounts expended under the previous project. The latest (1936) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The exist- ing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Dec. No. 96, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, requires that local interests contribute 30 percent of the initial cost of the entire improvement, furnish free of cost to the United States a suitably located right-of-way 400 feet wide and spoil-disposal areas, bulkheaded where necessary, for new work and for subsequent main- tenance as required, and release the United States from all claims for damages attributable to the work of improvement. By act of the legislature approved May 29, 1937, the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts appropriated $68,460 toward the improvement. It is expected that the appropriation by the city of Quincy of $68,460 will be made and the other requirements of local cooperation met by the time the Government funds are available. Terminal facilities.-On the south bank of Town River are located two small yacht repair and storage yards, a ship repair yard with a floating drydock and marine railways suitable for commercial vessels of tonnage up to 1,000 and 700, respectively (these are privately owned and are considered adequate for existing commerce), three oil terminals, and a lumber company. On the north bank of the river is located a yacht yard with marine railways capable of handling ves- sels up to 200 tons. For full description see Port Series No. 2, Corps of Engineers, revised 1936. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. The controlling depth (1936) from the mouth to the Quincy Oil Co. terminal was 10 feet at mean low water; thence 4 feet to the Quincy Lumber Co. wharf. 70 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-No funds were available at the close of the fiscal year. An allotment of $319,480, made in July 1938, will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to new work in dredging channels to depths of 24, 18, and 15 feet at mean low water, by contract. With the completion of this dredging during the fiscal year 1939, the im- provement of Town River will be in a condition to meet the reasonable requirements of navigation. Accordingly, no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_------------------------------ $25, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- _ 12, 577. 41 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 37, 577. 41 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 37, 577. 41 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 37, 577. 41 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 ---- ----------- ------------ 319, 480. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939---------------------- 319,480. 00 12. SCITUATE HARBOR, MASS. Location.-Scituate Harbor is a well-sheltered bay on the Atlantic coast, 14 miles southeast of the entrance to Boston Harbor and 33 miles northwest of the Massachusetts Bay entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. Much of the harbor area of 190 acres is bare at low tide. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 232 and 1207.) Previous projects.--Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. Previous to this a small expenditure was made between 1829 and 1852 in protecting the beach between Cedar Point and the main- land. The costs and expenditures were $95,090.98 for new work and $31,500 for maintenance, a total of $126,590.98. For further details see page 76 of Annual Report for 1931. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 200 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water from that depth in Massa- chusetts Bay to a point 70 feet west of the existing south jetty, thence a harbor channel 10 feet deep and generally 150 feet wide extending westward 1,500 feet; an anchorage 10 feet deep, 1,500 feet long and 460 feet in average width along the north side of the harbor channel; the extension of the north jetty 300 feet in an easterly direction; and for maintenance of the extended north and existing south jetties to lengths of 1,020 and 450 feet, respectively. The mean range of tide is 9.8 feet. The extreme range is about 0.5 foot greater. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $220,560, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 71 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 26, 1937 Present project dimensions of channels and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. No. anchorage basin, and maintenance of the 26, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' north and south jetties to lengths of 720 and 45Cfeet, respectively. 1 June 20,1938 Extension of existing north jetty 300 feet in an H. Doc. No. 556, 75th Cong., 3d sess. easterly direction, together with its mainte- nance. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, requires that the State (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) or other interests agree to dredge and maintain a channel not less than 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide to the town wharf, and an anchorage area of the same depth, approximately 400 feet wide and 1,000 feet long, northward of the 6-foot area provided by the State in 1935. State and local interests gave assurance at a public hearing, June 25, 1937, that the requirements of local cooperation would be met when the improvement is undertaken by the United States. Terminal facilities.-There are three wharves, one formerly used for the receipt of coal and lumber, one owned by the town and used as a public landing, and one used as a yacht pier. None of these wharves has any railroad connection, but each has good highway facilities. No elaborate freight-handling machinery, etc., is available. The facilities appear to be adequate for existing demands. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. The present lengths of the north and south jetties are 720 and 450 feet, respectively. In 1936, the entrance channel had a controlling depth of 13 feet at mean low water for a width of approximately 160 feet to a point abreast of the north jetty; thence 9 feet for a width of 100 feet to the main anchorage basin; 8.5 to 10 feet in the main anchorage basin; 5.1 to 9 feet in the yacht anchorage basin, and 7 feet for a width of 80 feet from the main anchorage basin to the town wharf. Proposedoperations.-An allotment of $139,560, made in July 1938, will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to new work in dredging channels and an anchorage basin, by contract. The sum of $81,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to new work, by contract, in extension of the north breakwater as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ ----- $95, 090. 98 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ..---------------------------- 31, 500. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 590. 98 1--------------26, Net total expenditures_ ------------ 126, 590. 98 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 126, 590. 98 72 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------ ------------- $139, 560. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------- 139, 560. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 81, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work ---------------------------------------- 81, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 13. PLYMOUTH HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor is 45 miles by water south of Boston.. Its outer anchorage, the "Cow Yard," is common to Plymouth, Duxbury, and Kingston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 245.) Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of May 26, 1824, March 3, 1875, and 1877, 1884, and 1885. The cost and expenditures were $188,646.59 for new work and $2,013.21 for maintenance, a total of $190,659.80 from United States funds. For further details, see page 1746 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for (a) protecting by riprap the sections of Long Beach damaged by the storm of November 1898, and for restoring Eel River to its former course; (b) dredging a channel 18 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide, increased at the entrance and on curves, from the bay to the town wharves, a distance of about 2.5 miles, with a suitable turning basin at the inner end; (c) dredging a channel 150 feet wide, 15 feet deep at mean low water, extending in a northwesterly direction about 0.3 mile from a point off the site of northerly Craigs Wharf (now State pier) with a turning basin 300 feet square, and of the same depth, at its northwesterly end; this channel to be connected with the 18- foot channel by an area to be dredged by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or other local interests; and (d) dredging an anchor- age basin 18 feet deep at mean low water, 850 feet wide, and 2,125 feet in average length on the southeast side of the project channel near Long Beach. The mean range of tide is 9.6 feet; the extreme range is 13.7 feet. The estimates of cost for new work, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, were as follows: (a) For beach protection, $95,700, made in 1899; (b) for dredging, $167,000, made in 1911; (c) for dredging channel and turning basin, $102,000, made in 1920; (d) for dredging 18-foot anchorage basin, $285,000, made in 1938, of which one-third is to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500 for beach protection and $8,000 for dredging. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1899 Beach protection........................-----------------------. Annual Report for 1899, p. 1089. Mar. 4, 1913 Dredging 18-foot channel ----------------- H. Doc. No. 1194, 62d Cong., 3d sess. Sept. 22, 1922 Dredging 15-foot extension, including turning H. Doc. No. 996, 66th Cong., 3d sess.l basin. 1 June 20, 1938 Dredging 18-foot anchorage basin----------.......... H. Doc. No. 577, 75th Cong., 3d sess. I Contain latest published maps. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 73 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provided for an anchorage basin 18 feet deep at mean low water, 850 feet wide, and 2,125 feet in average length on the southeast side of the project channel near Long Beach, provided local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, spoil disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be required, and contribute one-third the initial cost of the improvement. These conditions have not yet been complied with. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Thereare two wharves, both of which are open to the public free of charge; one of which is owned by the Common- wealth of Massachusetts, the other by the town. The easterly end of the town wharf is used for the receipt and storage of coal. The facilities appear to be adequate for existing demands. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 56 percent completed. No work has been done on the 18-foot anchorage basin authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. Work of protecting by riprap the sections of Long Beach damaged by the storm of 1898 was completed in 1905. Eel River was restored to its former course in 1904. The dredging of a channel 18 feet deep at mean low water was completed in 1915. The 15-foot channel was completed in 1927. A survey in June 1938 at the outer end of the en- trance channel showed that shoaling has reduced the controlling depth at that point to 11.5 feet at mean low water. Cost and expenditures under the existing project have been $320,593.56, of which amount $188,571.16 was for new work and $132,022.40 for maintenance. In addition, $108,400 has been expended from contributed funds, of which $108,000 was for new work and $400 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds were available at the close of the fiscal year. The sum of $190,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to new work, dredging by contract, in com- pletion of the 18-foot anchorage basin authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. In addition, $95,000 is required to be contributed by local interests. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $377, 217. 75 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- 134, 035. 61 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 1511, 253. 36 Net total expenditures------------ --------- ------- 511, 253. 36 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------- 511, 253. 36 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------------................ ---------- ------------------------------- Cost of maintenance........---------.... $50, 696. 55 -------------- $39, 372.01--------------------......--............-- Total expended ---..........-------------........ 49, 466. 55 $1, 230. 00 39, 372. 01 .. Allotted......---------------------- 55 850. 85 -5, 154. 30 40, 000100 -$627.99 1Exclusive of $108,000 for new work and $400 for maintenance from contributed funds. 74 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2_-_-__--- _ ----- $190, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - ----- ----- - 30, 1940, for new work 2 190, 000. 00 2 In addition, local interests required to contribute $95,000. 14. CAPE COD CANAL, MASS. Location.-This waterway is a sea-level canal, extending from the head of Buzzards Bay, Mass., to a point on Cape Cod Bay about 15 miles southeast of Plymouth Harbor, Mass. In general direction the canal trends from Buzzards Bay easterly to Cape Cod Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 251 and 1208.) Existing project.-This provides for the purchase of the Cape Cod Canal at a cost to the United States of $11,500,000; for an open canal 32 feet deep at mean low water with a width of 540 feet in the land cut, 500 feet in a straight channel in Buzzards Bay to Wings Neck, and 700 feet beyond Wings Neck, a harbor of refuge for small ves- sels, by dredging a channel 15 feet deep and 100 feet wide into Onset Bay; mooring basins; the construction of two fixed highway bridges having a horizontal clearance of 550 feet between the main piers with a vertical clearance at mean high water of 135 feet; the construction of a railroad bridge with a vertical lift of 500-foot span, and 135 feet vertical clearance when the span is raised; an improved lighting system, and other accessory and minor features which may be deemed necessary, and to be in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers. The land cut is 7.7 miles long, and with approach channels, the total length of the canal is 131/2 miles. The mean range of tide in Cape Cod Bay is 9.1 feet and in Buz- zards Bay 3.9 feet. The mean range of spring tides is about 13 feet in Cape Cod Bay, and 6.5 feet in Buzzards Bay. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $27,145,000, exclusive of $11,500,000, purchase price of the canal. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $619,000, including $219,000 for operation and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports January 21,1927 (sec. 2)...--------- Purchase of canal from the Boston, H. Doc. No. 139, 67th Cong., Cape Cod & New York Canal Co., 2d sess. in accordance with contract dated July 29, 1921, executed by that com- pany. Included in Public Works Ad- Construction of 3 bridges and widening H. Doc. No. 795, 71st Cong., 3d ministration rogram, Sept. 6, canal to 205 feet. sess. 1933. WfiW June 26, 1934 (Permanent Ap- Operation and care of works of im- propriations Repeal Act). provement provided for with funds from War Departitment appropria- tions for rivers and harbors. Included in Public Works Ad- Construction of a mooring basin-....... H. Doc. No. 795, 71st Cong., ministration program, Apr. 3d sess. 29, 1935. Included in Emergency Relief Dredging and bank protection-....... program, May 28, 1935. Aug. 30, 1935---------------- Existing project adopted------------ Rivers and Harbors Commit- tee Doc. No. 15, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 75 Terminal facilities.-The only terminals on the canal are those of the Canal Fish Freezing Co. and the Standard Oil Co. The former is used for the receipt and freezing of fish and the latter for the receipt and storage of oil. The terminals are considered adequate for the purposes for which they are used. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has constructed a State pier on the north bank of the canal at Bourne Neck. Operations and results during fiscal year-regular funds-new work.-Under a continuing contract for dipper dredging in Cape Cod Canal to a depth of 25 feet over a bottom width varying from 0 feet at station 37+00 to 190 feet at station 70+00, and to a depth of 32 feet over a bottom width of 315 feet from station 70+00 to sta- tion 205 + 00, work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was completed May 14, 1938. During the year 965,170 cubic yards, scow measurement, of ordinary material and 5,117.4 cubic yards of boulders were removed. The cost during the year was $478,238.14 for new work. Of this amount, $16,008.74 was for hired labor in drilling and blasting surface boulders to be removed as ordinary material by the dredging contractor. Under a continuing contract for dipper dredging to a depth of 32 feet at mean low water and widths varying from 165 feet to 390 feet in Cape Cod Canal and Hog Island Channel in Buzzards Bay (sta- tions 205 to 490); the complete removal and disposal of five piers of the old Buzzards Bay Railroad Bridge and the old Bourne Highway Bridge; and dredging a channel leading to Onset Bay to a depth of 17 feet at mean low water and width of 100 feet, work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was continued through June 30, 1938. During the year 1,685,880 cubic yards, scow measurement, of ordinary material and 9,504.2 cubic yards of boulders were removed, and the removal of the old bridge piers was completed. The costs during the year were $839,419.63 for new work. Of this amount, $7,089.96 was for hired labor in drilling and blasting surface boulders to be re- moved as ordinary material by the dredging contractor. Under a continuing contract for hydraulic dredging in Hog Island Channel, Buzzards Bay, to a depth of 32 feet at mean low water over a bottom width of 185 feet from station 446 +00 to station 472 + 00 on the north side of the canal and the dredging of a mooring basin to a depth of 32 feet at mean low water on the south side of the channel between stations 430+00 and 470+00; and for dredging in the canal to a depth of 32 feet at mean low water over a bottom width of 180 feet from station -10+70 to station 70+00, work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was completed January 15, 1938. During the year 2,579,346 cubic yards, place measurement, of ordinary ma- terial were removed. The costs during the year were $579,521.67 for new work. Of this amount, $2,746.87 was for hired labor in drilling and blasting surface boulders to be removed as ordinary material by the dredging contractor. Under a contract for dipper dredging in Hog Island Channel, Buz- zards Bay, to a depth of 32 feet at mean low water over a bottom width of 110 feet from station 414 + 00 to station 442 + 00, over a bottom width varying from 110 feet at station 442 + 00 to 186 feet at station 445+ 58, over a bottom width varying from 186 feet at station 445+ 58 to 185 feet at station 446+00, over a bottom width of 185 feet from station 470+00 to station 485+00, over a bottom width varying from 185 76 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 feet at station 485 + 00 to 0 feet at station 490 + 00, and over a bottom width of 350 feet from station 490+00 to station 502+50, from sta- tion 505+00 to station 511+ 50, and from station 538+ 50 to station 542+50, work was commenced September 17, 1937, and was com- pleted February 8, 1938. During the year 608,835 cubic yards, scow measurement, of ordinary material and 1,650.1 cubic yards of boul- ders were removed. The costs during the year were $336,274.57 for new work. Under a contract for dipper dredging in Cape Cod Canal to a depth of 32 feet at mean low water over a bottom width of 65 feet on the south side of the channel from station 70+00 to station 110+00 and over a bottom width of 100 feet on the north side of the channel from station 70+00 to station 110+00, work was commenced January 25, 1938, and was completed April 8, 1938. During the year 494,713 cubic yards, place measurement, of ordinary material and 218.8 cubic yards of boulders were removed. The costs during the year were $127,356.60 for new work. Under a continuing contract .for excavating and placing revetment, constructing a bituminous macadam roadway, pipe drains, reinforced concrete culverts, flumes, etc., within the area extending from station 150+00 to station 255+ 00 along the north bank of the canal, work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was completed October 19, 1938. The costs during the year were $209,874.49 for new work. Under a contract for constructing a wood pile and timber launch- way and a wood pile and timber foundation for a boathouse on the south bank of the canal, work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year was completed September 17, 1937. The costs during the year were $9,240.69 for new work. Under a contract for constructing a storehouse on the north side of the Cape Cod Canal at Buzzards Bay, work was commenced August 21, 1937, and was completed December 23, 1937. The costs during the year were $18,234.99 for new work. Under a contract for constructing bituminous roadways and pipe drains, and for excavating and placing revetment on the north and south banks of the Cape Cod Canal at Bourne and Sandwich, work was commenced September 2, 1937, and was completed November 26, 1937. The costs during the year were $130,724.34 for new work. Dredging operations at the east end of the canal between stations -28+00 and 70 +00, by the United States seagoing hopper dredge WV. L. Marshall, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed on July 14, 1937. On July 19, 1937, the W. L. Marshall commenced the dredging of the Cleveland Ledge Channel, Buzzards Bay. Dredging operations were carried on from July 19 to October 8, 1937; January 3, 1938, to February 2, 1938; and from February 7, 1938, to February 26, 1938, on which date work was completed. Dur- ing the year a total of 995,973 cubic yards, bin measurement, of ma- terial were moved by the W. L. Marshall at a cost of $131,142.85 for new work. Work consisting of preliminary surveys, preparation of plans and specifications in connection with dredging and construction work to be done by contract, preliminary to advertising the work, was per- formed during the year by hired labor at a cost of $4,067.71 for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 77 Materials for loaming and seeding the slopes of the Cape Cod Canal were purchased at a cost of $59,522.56 for new work. During the year easements were obtained at a cost of $6,133.12 for new work. Maintenance.-Under a supplemental agreement with the Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co., dredging of the east mooring basin was com- menced January 6, 1938, and was completed January 14, 1938, re- storing the basin to project dimensions. A total of 184,300 cubic yards, place measurement, of ordinary material was removed at a cost of $20,670.42 for maintenance. The United States seagoing hopper dredge W. L. Marshall was engaged in maintenance dredging in the cahal at intervals from July 14, 1937, to May 13, 1938, during which periods 286,136 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material were removed from the canal and approaches at a cost of $51,880.01. Operating and care of canal.-The canal was open to navigation and the railroad bridge operated throughout the year. The costs during the year were $208,109.02 for maintenance. Work under contract for cleaning and painting the Bourne and Sagamore Highway Bridges was commenced June 9, 1938, and through June 30, 1938, the cleaning and painting of the Bourne Highway Bridge was 18 percent completed. The- cost during the year was $3,779.84 for maintenance. Work under contract for resurfacing the roadways of the Bourne and Sagamore Highway Bridges was commenced June 13, 1938, and through June 30, 1938, the resurfacing of the Sagamore Highway Bridge was completed. The cost during the year was $5,149.41 for maintenance. The total cost from regular funds during the fiscal year for operat- ing and care was $217,038.27. The total costs from regular funds during the fiscal year were $3,219,340.06, of which $2,929,751.36 was for new work and $289,- 588.70 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $3,631,- 554.85. Emergency Relief funds, new work.-Work of shaping, loaming, and seeding the slopes of the Cape Cod Canal, by hired labor, was commenced March 11, 1938, and was completed June 30, 1938. The cost was $61,556.03 for new work. During the year easements were obtained at a cost of $889.06. The total costs from Emergency Relief appropriation funds during the fiscal year were $62,445.09 for new work. The expenditures were $61,080.77. The total cost during the fiscal year, all funds, was $3,281,785.15, of which $2,992,196.45 was for new work and $289,588.70 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $3,692,635.62. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 87 percent completed. The canal in the land cut has a least bottom width of 480 feet from station 0, at the easterly end of the canal, to station 110; 315 feet from station 110 to station 275; 205 feet from station 275 to station 295; and 315 feet from station 295 to station 414 at the State pier. The canal is crossed by two high-level highway bridges and a vertical-lift railroad bridge. At the easterly end of the canal a mooring basin has been dredged to a depth of 25 feet at mean low water and at the westerly end a mooring basin has been dredged to 78 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 a depth of 32 feet at mean low water. The new Hog Island Channel has a bottom width of 500 feet from about the State pier to Wings Neck and 700 feet beyond Wings Neck. The controlling depth in the canal on June 30, 1938, was 21.6 feet at mean low water. The con- trolling depth in the Hog Island Channel, Buzzards Bay, was about 27 feet at mean low water, for the full channel width. The canal and properties were taken over by the United States on March 31, 1928, at a cost of $11,500,000. The total cost from regular funds has been $20,788,665.84, of which $18,158,750.51 (including the purchase price of $11,500,000) was for new work, and $2,629,915.33 was for maintenance, including $643,- 050.59 for operating and care of the canal. Expenditures have been $20,614,449.69. The total costs and expenditures from Public Works funds have been $6,138,157.30 for new work. The total cost from Emergency Relief appropriation funds has been $4,826,541.81 for new work. Expenditures have been $4,824,- 464.25. The total costs, all funds, were $31,753,364.95, of which $29,123,- 449.62 (including $11,500,000, the purchase price) was for new work, and $2,629,915.33 was for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $31,577,071.24. In addition, the sum of $1,658,354.71 was ex- pended between March 31, 1928, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of the works of improvement, under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.- The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, amounting to $1,504,126.31, of which $1,492,380.86 pertains to regular funds and $11,745.45 to Emergency Relief appropriation funds, together with an allotment of regular funds of $1,600,000 made during July 1938 will be applied as follows: Regular funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------$174, 856. 20 New work: Completion of a continuing contract for dredging channel 32 feet deep and of widths varying from 165 to 390 feet, sta- tions 205 to 490; removal of 5 piers of old highway bridges; and dredging a channel leading to Onset Bay 17 feet deep and 100 feet wide (July-August 1938) ..----------------. 54, 032. 44 Dredging to depth of 32 feet and widths of 240 feet between stations 15 and 21; 320 feet between stations 21 and 32; and 270 feet between stations 63 and 70, including a boat basin on the south side 13 feet deep, 453 feet long and 240 feet wide; on the south side of the channel between sta- tions 375 and 430, to a depth of 32 feet and of varying widths, the least being 25 feet and the greatest 135 feet; on the north side of the channel between stations 375 and 414 to a depth of 32 feet and of varying widths, the least being 93 feet and the greatest 170 feet, including the dredg- ing of a boat basin 18 feet deep and 185 feet wide extending from station 383+45 to station 385+40, and the removal of pile dolphins, timber pile trestle, timber pile loading dock, pile bents, steel sheet piling, and the abutment of an old railroad bridge, by contract (August 1938-April 1939) ___- 424, 030.00 Dredging between stations 110 and 375 to a depth of 32 feet for width of 100 feet on the north side and 65 feet on the south side, by contract (August 1938-September 1939) - 1, 895, 790. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 79 New work-Continued. Construction of a riprap revetment on the north bank be- tween stations 377 and 385+80 at the west end of the canal, by contract (October 1938-January 1939) _ -- -- -- $44, 000. 00 Construction of boat shop and ways, wharf, and landing floats, yard track, and coal bin, by hired labor (August 193S-June 1939)- --- ---------- 17, 000. 00 Contingencies------------------------- -- 22, 672. 22 Total new work--------------------------- 2, 457, 524. 66 Maintenance: Dredging by United States hopper dredge, 5 months ........ 125, 000. 00 Dredging by hydraulic dredge to restore project width and depth in the Hog Island Channel and the west mooring basin, station 430 to station 520, by contract (September- November 1938) 180, 000. 00 Maintenance of spoil areas, dikes, revetment, slopes, and serv- ice roads, by hired labor-_-_- 5, 000. 00 Operation and care of canal: (a) Operation of canal, bridges, etc--------- $70, 026. 00 (b) Ordinary maintenance and repair-------- 60, 574. 00 (c) Channel. work -------- 15, 442. 00 (d) Emergencies and contingencies ---------- 3, 958. 00 Total operating and care-----------------------------150, 000. 00 Total, maintenance --------------------------------- 460, 000. 00 Grand total, regular funds------------------------- 3, 092, 380. 86 Emergency Relief funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_---------------------__ 2, 228. 26 Payment of unaudited liabilities on contract for loaming and seeding -------------------------------------------------- 2, 958. 74 Available for revocation----------------------------------- 6, 558. 45 Total ----------------------------------------- 11, 745. 45 The funds that can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, $446,000, will be. applied as follows: New work: Lighting-_ ------------------------------------------- $100, 000 Maintenance : Dredging by United States seagoing dredge, 6 months------------ 150, 000 Operation and care of canal: (a) Operation of canal, bridge, etc----------------$88, 500 (b) Ordinary maintenance and repair--------------- 77, 500 (c) Channel work-------------------------------- 20, 000 (d) Emergencies and contingencies 000 1-----------------0, Total operating and care---------------------------- 196,000 Total, maintenance --------------------------------- 346, 000 Grand total---------------------------------------- 446, 000 Cost and financial summary MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $24, 296, 907. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 4, 288, 270. 04 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 28, 585, 177. 85 1 Includes $1,658,354.71 expended from permanent indefinite appropriation. 101110--38-pt. 1, vol. 1----6 80 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------- $640. 05 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 -------------------- 28, 585, 817. 90 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------- -- 174, 856. 20 Net total expenditures --------------------------- 28, 410, 961. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 , 491, 740. 81 1--------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ...---- -- 129, 902, 702. 51 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------..............$1, 451, 516. 15 $3, 951, 238.04 $719, 670. 10 $3, 744, 732. 16 $2, 929, 751. 36 Cost of maintenance----...........----.. 370, 664. 43 813, 163. 35 350, 718. 60 314, 700.01 289, 588. 70 Total cost.--------------, 1,822,180.58 4, 764, 401. 39 1, 070, 388. 70 4, 059, 432. 17 3, 219, 340.06 Total expended--........------------.......... 1, 314, 982. 71 4, 791, 652. 33 1, 444, 889. 69 3, 493, 402. 05 3, 631, 554. 85 Allotted-------------------- 4, 992, 693. 90 2, 135, 686. 06 3, 454, 822. 98 816, 000.00 4, 351, 550. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937.- $771, 745. 66 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937------ $3, 785, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------- 661, 000. 00 4, 446, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------5, 217, 745. 66 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments------------ 94, 450. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- 5, 123, 295. 66 Gross amount expended..--------------------- 3, 645, 884. 46 Less reimbursements collected ------------------ 14, 329. 61 3, 631, 554. 85 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------ ___ 1, 491, 740. 81 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------ 23, 041. 56 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ------- 568, 750. 95 591, 792. 51 Balance available June 30, 1938 _------------------ 899, 948. 30 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------- 640. 05 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938- 900, 588.35 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropiration Act approved June 11, 1938__------------------------- 1, 600, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939- _------- 2. 500, 588. 35 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- of existing project 1 , 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: - - - - - - - --- ----- ---- ----- --- For new work - - - - - - - - - - - 100, 000. 00 For maintenance --------------------------------------- 346, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------ 446, 000. 00 1Includes $1,658,354.71 expended from permanent indefinite appropriation. s Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 81 EMERGENY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- $4, 826, 541.81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 4, 826, 541. 81 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 150. 70 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------------------4, 826, 692. 51 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------- -------- 2,228.26 Net total expenditures----------------------------- 4,824, 464. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -------------------- -- 11, 594. 75 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 4, 836, 059. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------........-----........---.....---------$325, 015. 95 $3, 675, 840. 36 $763, 240.41 $62,445.09 Cost of maintenance. ---...-- _----- .------ _ _----------- .-- .--------- --_, ---------. _------__----. Total expended-----------.............--.... ------------ 325, 000.00 2, 991,866. 35 1, 446, 517. 13 080. 77 61, Allotted--.-----------------.-------------- 5,000,000.00 -------------- 231,950.00 68, 009.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ---------------------------- $4, 666. 52 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act June 29, 1937------- 68, 009. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 72, 675. 52 Gross amount expended ----------------------- $62, 312. 27 Less: Reimbursements collected ----------- $420. 59 Receipts from sales---------- ------ 810. 91 1, 231.50 61, 080. 77 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 11, 594. 75 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------- 5, 187. 00 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------- 6,407. 75 Accounts receivable June 30, 19381------------------------------ 50. 70 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ------------- 6, 558. 45 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR CAPE COD CANAL Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- $29, 123, 449. 62 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_-------------------- 4, 288, 270. 04 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------. 33, 411, 719. 66 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ .------------------------ 790. 75 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 --------------------- 33, 412, 510. 41 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 177, 084. 46 Net total expenditures-------- ------------------- 133, 235, 425. 95 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 1, 503, 335. 56 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 34, 738, 761. 51 1Includes $1,658,354.71 expended from permanent indefinite appropriations. 82 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .--. _-__ _ $1, 451, 516. 15 $4, 276, 253. 99 $4, 395, 510.46 $4, 507, 972. 57 $2, 992,196. 45 Cost of maintenance_------------ 370, 664.43 813, 163. 35 350, 718. 60 314, 700. 01 289, 588. 70, Total cost -------------- 1,822, 180. 58 5, 089, 417. 34 4, 746, 229. 06 4, 822, 672. 58 3, 281, 785. 15 Total expended.......-----------.....---. 1,314, 982. 71 5, 116, 652. 33 4, 436, 756. 04 4, 939, 919. 18 3, 692, 635. 62 Allotted------................--------------...... 4, 992, 693. 90 7, 135, 686. 06 3, 454, 822. 98 584, 050. 00 4, 419. 559. 0(> Balance unexpended July 1, 193.7-------------------------- $776, 412.18 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937-__- $3, 785, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propiration Act approved June 11, 1938 ------ 661,000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act June 29, 1937------------------------------- 68, 009. 00 4, 514, 009. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 5, 290, 421. 18 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments------------- 94, 450. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------ 5, 195, 971. 18 Gross amount expended----------------------- $3, 708, 196. 73 Less: Reimbursements collected ...... - $14, 750. 20 Receipts from sales------------- 810. 91 15, 561. 11 3, 692, 635. 62 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 , 503, 335. 56 1----------------------- Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-- 228. 56 $-------------28, Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------- 568, 750. 95 596, 979. 51 Balance available June 30, 1938- 906, 356. 05 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 790. 75 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 907, 146. 80 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------- 600, 000. 00 1,----------------------- Balance available for Aiscal year 1939------------------- 2, 507, 146. 80 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2---------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: -- - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- - ------- -------- For new work 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 100, 000. 00 -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- - -- For maintenance 2 . 346, 000. 00 Total 2 ------ -- -- ------ 446, 000. 00 1 Includes $1,658,354.71 expended from permanent indefinite appropriation. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 15. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $90,926.27; the expenditures were $94,108.62. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, amounting to $52,829.57, including accounts receivable, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 83 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_---------------------------- ----------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $481, 808. 99 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 481, 808. 99 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_-- ------ 67------------------- .67 Net total cost to June 30, 1938----------------------------481, 809. 66 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 6. 06 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 481, 815. 72 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 3, 129. 56 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 478, 686. 16 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_---- -------------------- 52, 823. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 531, 509. 67 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-.... .. . .. --- . .. . ...-------- ..-------------- - - - -------------- ------- Cost of maintenance.------------- $20, 394. 73 $31, 056. 08 $88, 235. 90 $67, 539.89 $90, 926. 27 Total expended----------------- 13, 198. 65 34, 669. 95 82, 512. 61 69, 743. 21 94, 108. 62 Allotted __---------------------- 43, 868. 21 30, 000.00 115, 000.00 28, 000.00 130, 355. 49 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ ----- $16, 576. 64 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936_------------------------ $24, 105.49 'Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------ 56, 250. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil ApproDri- ation Act approved June 11, 1938_--------------- 50, 000. 00 130, 355. 49 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 146, 932. 13 --------------------------- Gross amount expended__ $103, 150.42 Less reimbursements collected_-------------------- 9, 041. 80 94, 108. 62 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------------- 52, 823. 51 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------ 4,540. 93 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------- 48, 282. 58 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 -------------------------------- 6. 06 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------------- 48,288. 64 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance -- ------------------------------------- 100, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 84 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 16. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30, 1938 Estimated port port see see amount re- Name of project Annual quired to Report New work Maintenance complete for- 1. St. Croix River, Maine.....--------------------- 1924 $200, 441. 46 $6, 450. 19 (1) 2. Lubec Channel, Maine.........--------------------- 1912 303, 365. 53 4, 067. 45 (1) 3. Bar Harbor, Maine 2 .. . .. 1932 406, 591. 12 -------------- $57, 900 4. Union River, Maine 2 3_- - -___ 1912 176, 854. 85 14, 095. 15 (1) 5. Deer Island Thoroughfare, Maine 2_-__ - _ - 1916 40, 000. 00-------------- (1) 6. Belfast Harbor, Maine 2_-.-- --- 1897 61, 561. 45 -------------- (1) 7. Camden Harbor, Maine 2-_ --- 1931 102, 400. 00 30, 200.00 (1) 8. Rockland Harbor, Maine 2- __ -, 1931 915, 862. 73 24, 637. 27 (1) 9. Georges River (Thomaston Harbor), Maine .__ 1935 25, 787. 91 39, 566. 38 (1) 10. Boothbay Harbor, Maine 2.-- . .. - --. 1915 18, 000.00 --------------- (1) 11. Portland Harbor, Maine 2. . . .1936 --.-.. 2, 270, 564. 31 514, 984. 37 212, 000 12. Kennebunk River, Maine 2__................ 1937 83, 584. 01 51, 324. 70 (1) 13. York Harbor, Maine 2 --.......................- 1936 57,400.00 5,660.83 (1) 14. Portsmouth Harbor, N. 2 H.2 ..................- 1892 130, 567. 11 -------------- (1) 15. Ipswich River, Mass. 3 --........................ - - 1895 5, 617. 91-------------- (1) 16. Rockport Harbor, Mass.2 .......... ....... 1905 91, 229. 25--------------...(1) 17. Gloucester 2 - - - - - - - and Harbor - - - - - - - - - - River, - - - - Annisquam - -- -- - Mass. _ 1937 556, 154. 73 36, 992. 71 (1) 18. Manchester Harbor, Mass.' 2- .------------------ -- -- - 1908 23, 985. 57 ()-------------- 19. Beverly Harbor, Mas. 1931 4 246,047. 76 642. 65 (1) 20. Salem Harbor, Mass.2- -_--------- -- -- ------ -- -- -- -- -- - ---- 1-------- 1931 100, 456. 57 7,500. 00 (1) 21. Lynn Harbor, Mass. 6- - - - - - - - - - -- - 1936 755, 042. 91 59, 707. 86 336, 000 22. Malden River, Mass. _ 1922 104, 853. 08 45, 096. 92 (1) 23. Dorchester Bay and Neponset5 River, - - - - -Mass ....- - - - - - - -- 1932 94, 584. 55 33, 591. 89 162, 000 24. Weymouth Back River, 2Mass. -- - ---- - - - - - - - - - .... 1935 20, 478.68 6, 521.32 40, 000 25. Hingham Harbor, Mass.2 - 1913 28, 316. 58 10, 000. 00 (1) 26. Duxbury Harbor, Mass. 3s. ... 1908 37, 000. 00 -------------- 5, 800 27. Provincetown Harbor, Mass. ....----------------- 1931 347, 453.72 609. 00 13, 300 1 Completed. 3 Improvement adequate for commerce. s Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 4 Exclusive of $100,000 expended from contributed funds. 3 Awaiting local cooperation. 6 Under State maintenance. 7 Exclusive of $62,000 expended from contributed funds. 17. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-------------------------- $406, 850. 57 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-- ----------------------- 70, 675. 17 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---- ------------------ 477, 525. 74 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 57, 960. 47 Net total expenditures -------- -------------------- 419, 565. 27 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------ ------- --- --- 92, 822. 47 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 512, 387. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended------------------..................-------............. $163, 520. 70 $234,021. 06 -$1, 796. 91 $23, 820. 42 Allotted -------------------------------- 313, 781. 18 89, 497. 56 50, 500. 00 58, 609. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 85 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ---------------------------- $58, 033. 89 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936---------- ------------------------------ 125, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for -------------.... ------ 183, 033. 89 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------66, 391. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 116, 642. 89 Gross amount expended----------------------- $1, 309, 773. 04 Less: Reimbursements collected -------- $1, 172, 153. 55 Receipts from sales--------------113, 799. 07 1, 285, 952. 62 23, 820. 42 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 92, 822. 47 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 6, 569. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------- 26, 252. 85 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------------- 70, 675. 17 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 96, 928. 02 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions I I Date trans- Recommenda- Locality mitted to Document No. tion Congress -1 1 Bar Harbor, Maine..... Rivers and Harbors --------------- Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 1, 1935. Do............-------------- River and Harbor --------------- Act, Aug. 30, 1935. Boston Harbor, Mass - - River and Harbor --------------- Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Do............-....- Rivers and Harbors --------------- ------------------------ Committee resolu- tion June 18, 1937. Cohasset Harbor, Mass_ Rivers and Harbors, --------------- ------------------------ Committee resolu- tion Jan. 11, 1938. Cranberry Island Har- River and Harbor --------------- bor, Maine. Act Aug. 30, 1935. ------------------------ Hendricks- Harbor, Senate committee res- --------------- Southport, Maine. olution Aug. 17, ,,,----- --------------- 1937. Hingham Harbor, Mass_ Rivers and Harbors --------------- Committee resolu- ------------------------ tion Nov. 17, 1937. Ipswich River, Mass-.... Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- ------------------------ tion June 3, 1937. Do..................- River and Harbor Act Aug. 26, 1937. --------------- Manchester Harbor, Mass., with view to River and Harbor Act June 20, 1938. --------------- ----------------------- constructing break- water between Mag- nolia Point and Kettle Island. Marblehead Harbor, River and Harbor Act, Mass. June 20, 1938. Merrimack River, Rivers and Harbors Mass., between Hav- Committee resolu- erhill and Newbury- tion, Feb. 17, 1937. port. Merrimack River, River and Harbor Act, Mass., to Hampton Aug. 26, 1937. Harbor, N. H., inland waterway via Black Creek, Mass.. Rock.Blackwater, Sand iver as. andN. H. 86 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress Merrimack River, River and Harbor Act, Mass. and N. H., im- June 20, 1938. provement for naviga- tion, flood control, and power. Mystic River, Mass__.. Rivers and Harbors Mar. 12, 1938 House, 542, 75th Favorable. Committee resolu- |Cong., 3d sess. tion, Jan. 4, 1937. Nantasket (Hull) Gut, River and Harbor Act, Mass. Aug. 26, 1937. Newburyport Harbor, Rivers and Harbors Mass. Committee resolu- tion, Feb. 12, 1937. Northeast Harbor, River and Harbor Act, Maine. Aug. 26, 1937. North River, Mass .. __ Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Mar. 22, 1938. Ogunquit-Perkins Cove. River and Harbor Act, Maine. Aug. 30. 1935. Plum Island and Parker --..-do _.- May 13, 1938 Unfavorable. Rivers, Mass. Aug. 30, 1935. Plymouth Harbor, Mass. Rivers and Harbors Apr. 6, 1938 House, 577, 75th Favorable. Committee resolu- Cong.. 3d sess. tion, Oct. 22. 1936. Pond Village Landing, River and Harbor Act, Truro, Mass. June 20, 1938. Portland Harbor, River and Harbor Act, Maine, north of House Aug. 26, 1937. Island, advisability of removing shoal. Presumpscot River, ___do- -_-------- --- Maine. Royal River, Maine ---- Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Feb. 17, 1937. Salem Harbor, Mass ..- River and Harbor Act, June 20, 1938. Sandy Bay, Cape Ann, Rivers and Harbors Mass., harbor of ref- Committee resolu- uge. tion, Feb. 12, 1937. Saugus River, Mass ...-- Senate committee res- May 13, 1938 Unfavorable. olution, June 3,1937. Do .... _-_____ -- _. River and Harbor Act, do .-- --.... Do. Aug. 26, 1937. Scituate Harbor, Mass__ Rivers and Harbors Mar. 16, 1938 House, 556, 75th Cong., Favorable. Committee resolu- 3d sess. tion, May 18, 1937. Do __..... .___ River and Harbor Act, .. do . . . do--- ----- Do. Aug. 26, 1937. South Harpswell, River and Harbor Act, Maine, south side of June 20, 1938. channel. Swampscott, Mass., River and Harbor Act, harbor of irefuge. Aug. 26, 1937. Wellfleet Harbor, Mass_ River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Weymouth Fore River, Rivers and Harbors Mass., from Hingham Committee resolu- Bay to Quincy. tion, Feb. 8, 1938. 18. NASHUA RIVER AT FITCHBURG, MASS. Location.-Fitchburg, Mass., is located on the North Nashua River, a tributary of the Merrimack River, into which it flows at Nashua, N. H. (See U. S. Geological Survey Chart, Fitchburg, Mass., quadrangle.) Existing project.-Authorization for this project was provided by allotment of funds appropriated by the Emergency Relief Appropria- tion Act, approved June 22, 1936. It provides for deepening, widen- ing, and straightening the channel through Fitchburg, and modify- ing restricting structures to provide better hydraulic conditions of RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 87 flow and make a channel adequate to carry flood waters without flood- ing adjacent properties. The estimated cost of the existing project is $1,375,000, exclusive of land and other work to be provided by local interests. Local cooperation.-The conditions under which the allocation of funds was made required that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary to prosecute the work, protect the United States from all claims for damages and for all liabilities due to the construction work, and main- tain and operate without expense to the United States all completed flood-control structures in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. The city of Fitchburg, Mass., adopted the necessary resolution accepting these conditions on October 7, 1936, and the resolution was accepted by the Secretary of War on December 31, 1936. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All work on this project was done by Government plant and hired labor. During the fiscal year 1938 approximately 292,500 cubic yards of material were ex- cavated, 15,250 cubic yards of concrete were placed, 53,000 square yards of riprap were laid, one bridge and two dams were removed, and miscellaneous alterations were made to existing bridges and other structures as required by the channel improvement work. The costs during the fiscal year were $678,807.15 for new work. The expendi- tures were $559,353.81. Conditioln at end of fscal year.-The project is completed. The cost has been $1,368,520.79 for new work. The expenditures have been $1,367,227.95. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. The balance unexpended, including accounts receiv- able, amounting to $6,772.05, will be applied to accounts payable June 30, 1938, and the balance remaining will be reported for revocation after settlement of outstanding liabilities. Cost and financia summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $1,368, 520. 79 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 .... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------- ,368, 520. 79 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------- ------------------------ 69. 47 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------------1, 368, 590. 26 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1988 362. 31 1,--------------------_ Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 1, 367, 227. 95 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------_---6------------------- , 772. 05 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 1, 374, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------------------------------------- $689, 713. 64 $678, 807. 15 Cost of maintenance...--------- ----- ------------- Total expended..............-------- ------------- ------------ I I, 874.14 59 353. 81 Allotted- ----------------- -------------------------------- 1,800,000.00 -426, 000. 00 88 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $902, 125. 86 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act, June 29, 1937-------- 757, 612. 77 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 1, 749, 738. 63 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_---------- 1, 183, 612. 77 Net amount to be accounted for_------------------------- 566, 125. 86 Gross amount expended -------------------------- $922, 414. 44 Less: Reimbursements collected --------- $273, 552. 23 Receipts from sales---------- 89, 508. 40 363, 060. 63 559, 353. 81 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 6, 772.05 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 5, 430. 93 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------- ------- 1, 341. 12 19. MERRIMACK RIVER AT HAVERHILL, MASS. Location.-Haverhill, Mass., is located on the Merrimack River, about 19 miles above the mouth of the river at Newburyport, Mass. (See U. S. Geological Survey Chart, Haverhill, Mass., quadrangle.) Existing project.-Authorization for this project was provided by allotment of funds appropriated by the Emergency Relief Appro- priation Act, approved June 22, 1936. It provides for building a sea wall on the north side of the Merrimack River extending about 2,300 feet upstream from the lower highway bridge at Haverhill, and in- closing Little River from its mouth up to the Pentucket Mill Dam, a distance of 2,500 feet, the purpose being to protect the business section of Haverhill from any but the most extreme floods. The estimated cost of the existing project is $1,752,000, exclusive of land and other work to be provided by local interests. Local cooperation.-The conditions under which the allocation of funds was made required that local interests furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary to prosecute the work, protect the United States from all claims for damages and for all liabilities due to the construction work, and main- tain and operate without expense to the United States all completed flood-control structures in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. The city of Haverhill, Mass., adopted the necessary resolutions accepting these conditions on October 13, 1936, and the resolution was accepted, by the Secretary of War on December 15, 1936. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All work on the project was done by Government plant and hired labor. During the fiscal year 1938 approximately 1,150 lineal feet of reinforced concrete sea wall and 1,750 lineal feet of reinforced concrete conduit were com- pleted. The cost was $953,969.96 for new work. The expenditures were $978,328.77. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is completed, with the exception of the city project for connecting and lateral sewers, which is being prosecuted at the present time under Works Progress Admin- istration funds. The cost has been $1,732,678.09 for new work. The expenditures have been $1,743,868.76. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 89 Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. The balance unexpended, including accounts receiv- able, amounting to $9,333.95, will be applied to accounts payable June 30, 1938, and the balance remaining will be reported for revocation after settlement of outstanding liabilities. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $1, 732, 678. 09 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------- ------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------- 1, 732, 678. 09 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_----------------------------- 13, 197. 27 Net total cost to June 30, 1938--- --------------------- 1, 745, 875. 36 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 251. 61 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 -------------------- 1, 747, 126. 97 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 3, 258. 21 Net total expenditures------------------- 1, 743, 868. 76 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 8, 082. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -------------- 1, 751, 951. 10 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .............. $778, 708. 13 Cost of new work---......... .--------------.............-----------------------.............. $953, 969. 96 Cost of maintenance.............-..............I .............. ............ ............ ....-- ...... ............ Total expended-----------------------------------------....... -------- 765, 539. 99 978, 328. 77 Allotted-------.........----------------------------------------- .............. ---- 1,020,000. 00 731, 951. 10 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------$254, 460. 01 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act, June 29, 1937------ 776, 244. 38 Amount to be accounted for--------------------- 1, 030, 704. 39 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------- 44, 293. 28 Net amount to be accounted for_------------------------- 986, 411. 11 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $1, 134, 099.45 Less: Reimbursements collected-------- $94, 704. 18 Receipts from sales------------- 61, 066. 50 155, 770. 68 978, 328. 77 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------- -- 8, 082. 34 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------- -, 665. 18 Balance available June 30, 1938 __ 417. 16 1,-------------------------- Accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------------- 1, 251. 61 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 2, 668. 77 20. MERRIMACK RIVER, AT LOWELL, MASS. Location.--Lowell, Mass., is located on the Merrimack River, about 40 miles above the mouth of the river at Newburyport, Mass. (See U. S. Geological Survey Chart, Lowell, Mass., quadrangle.) Existing project.-Authorization for this project was provided by allotment of funds appropriated by the Emergency Relief Appro- 90 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 priation Act, approved April 8, 1935. It provides for enlarging the available waterway under and immediately above and below the Paw- tucket Bridge, a multiple-arch concrete highway bridge, to provide adequate channel capacity for flood discharge and to restore the hy- draulic control of the reach to the crest of Pawtucket Dam rather than the bridge; to lower the channel at Hunt's Falls, near the lower limits of the city; to provide adequate channel capacity to discharge flood at lower water levels upstream; and for removal of natural channel constructions between Pawtucket Falls and Hunt's Falls. The estimated cost of the existing project is $795,500, exclusive of land and other work to be provided by local interests. Local cooperation.-The conditions under which the allocation of funds was made required that local interests furnish without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary to prosecute the work, protect the United States from all claims for damages and for all liabilities due to the construction work, and maintain and operate without expense to the United States all com- pleted flood-control structures in accordance with regulations pre- scribed by the Secretary of War. The city of Lowell, Mass., adopted the necessary resolution accepting these conditions on December 2, 1936, and the resolution was accepted by the Secretary of War on January 16, 1937. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All work on the project has been done by Government plant and hired labor. During the fiscal year 1938 approximately 236,716 cubic yards of rock and earth were removed from the Merrimack River Channel, approximately 85 percent of the excavated material being placed in levee sections. The costs during the year were $579,434.50 for new work. The expenditures have been $590,303.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is completed. The costs have been $779,743.79 for new work. The expenditures have been $795,46.44. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. The balance unexpended, including accounts receiv- able, amounting to $20,300.97, will be applied to accounts payable, June 30, 1938, and the balance remaining will be reported for revo- cation after settlement of outstanding liabilities. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $779, 743. 79 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------779, 743. 79 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 15, 768. 01 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------------795, 511. 80 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 9, 789. 41 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------------- 805, 301. 21 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 9, 854. 77 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 795, 446. 44 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 10, 511.56 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---- --_ 805, 958. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 91 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .....---------....--------------------....................------------------... $200, 309. 29 $579, 434. 50 Cost of maintenance-------------- -------------- -------------- Total expended-.......-----------....... ----- ---------------------------- 205, 142. 99 590, 303. 45 Allotted......---......---------------.................-------..........---...--------...-------------- 521,000. 00 284, 958. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------- ------------- $315, 857. 01 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act, June 29, 1987.--------- 559, 327. 58 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 875, 184. 59 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------------- 274, 369. 58 Net amount to be accounted for_------------------------ 600, 815. 01 Gross amount expended----------- -------- 703, 540.38 $------- Less: Reimbursements collected------------ $95, 799. 15 Receipts from sales--------------- --- 17, 437. 78 113, 236. 93 590, 303. 45 Balance unexpended June 30, 19388-------------------------10, 511. 56 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------ 9, 969. 24 Balance available June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 542. 32 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 9, 789. 41 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------- 10, 331. 73 21. MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. AND MASS. Location.--The works covered by the comprehensive plan are lo- cated on the Merrimack River and its tributaries in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, authorized the construction of a system of flood-control reservoirs in the Merrimack River Basin for the reduction of flood heights in the Merrimack Valley generally at an estimated construction cost of $7,725,000; cost of lands and damages, $3,500,000. The Flood Con- trol Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Docu- ment No. 689, Seventy-fifth Congress, third session, and modified the project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, to provide, in addition to the construction of a system of flood-control reservoirs, related flood-control works which may be found justified by the Chief of Engineers. The following reservoirs were considered in the comprehensive plan: Reservoir State Totalestimated cost ' Franklin Falls.......................-----------------------------------------New Hampshire-. $7, 883, 000 Allenstown -..... . ---------------------------------------------- do...------------- 3,4P0, 000 Riverhill . ....... ........ ------------------------------------------------. ------------- do.. 11,696,000 Hillsboro ...................------------------------------------------------ do .........------------- 6,440, 000 Blackwater.........----------------------------------------------do ....... 960, 000 1Includes cost of lands and damages. 92 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The individual projects are to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year-Regular funds--New work.-Field surveys, foundation investigations, and preliminary de- sign for five reservoir sites from which the comprehensive reservoir system is to be selected were completed at a cost of $136,441.88. The expenditures were $131,544.49. Emergency Relief funds.-Field work and drafting undertaken with regular funds were supplemented by work done with Emergency Relief appropriation funds at a cost of $23,716.07. The expenditures were $23,068.02. The total costs during the fiscal year for all funds were $160,157.95 for new work. The total expenditures for all funds were $154,612.51. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been started. Field work and office studies necessary for preliminary de- sign have been completed. Plans and specifications for the first reser- voir (Franklin Falls) of the comprehensive system are about 90 per- cent complete. The costs from regular funds have been $136,441.88. The expendi- tures have been $131,544.49. The costs from Emergency Relief funds have been $23,716.07. The expenditures have been $23,068.02. The total costs, all funds, have been $160,157.95. The total expendi- tures have been $154,612.51. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, including accounts receivable, at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $228,044.13, of which $225,912.73 pertains to regular funds and $2,131.40 to Emer- gency Relief funds, will be applied as follows: Regular funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----- ------------- $5, 354. 61 New work: Surveys and engineering studies------------------- 220, 558. 12 Total, regular funds --------------------------------- 225, 912. 73 Emergency Relief funds: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938----------------------------- 847. 47 To be reported for revocation after settlement of outstanding liabilities---- ------------------------------------- 1, 283. 93 Total Emergency Relief funds------------------------------ 2, 131. 40 Grand total, all funds------------------------------------ 228, 044. 13 The sum of $4,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Engineering studies, surveys, foundation investigations, and prepara- tion of detailed plans and specifications_---------------------- $150, 000 Construction: Franklin Falls Reservoir (by continuing contract) (ad- ditional funds needed for completion, $3,883,000) --------------- 3, 850, 000 Total------------------------------------------ 4, 000, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 93 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----- ------------- -------- $136, 441.88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 136, 441. 88 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-- --------------- 457. 22 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------------------- $136, 899. 10 Minus accounts payable June 30, 193-------------------------- 5, 354. 61 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 131, 544. 49 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 225, 455. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_--------------- 357, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------.......-----------------------...----------------------------.............. $136, 441. 88 ..------------- ------------- Cost of maintenance-----............-------------- --------------------------- Total expended----....------------------- ------------------------------------ 131, 544, 49 Allotted..---------------. ------------ ............... ------------- ---.------- 357, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------------------------$207, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------------------------- 150, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 357, 000. 00 Gross amount expended------------------------$156, 358. 20 Less reimbursements collected ------------------- 24, 813. 71 131, 544. 49 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938__---------------------- 225, 455. 51 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------9, -------------------- 9520. 73 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 215, 934. 78 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------- 457. 22 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-----,- -- - 216, 392. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - - - -- - -- -- - -- - - --- - - -- -- - -- - -- -- - 7, 343, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for new work 1 4,000, 000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $23, 716.07 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938- -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 23, 716. 07 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 199. 42 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 23, 915. 49 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938.--------------------------- 847. 47 Net total expenditures------- --------------------------- 23, 068. 02 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----- ------- - 1, 931.98 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- --------- 25, 000. 00 94 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-_----------- ...--------------.--------------.------------- $23, 716. 07 Cost of maintenance.. ----.-------------------------------.-------------- -------------- -------------- Total expended----..............----------------.--- ----------------- ..----.--------------- 23, 068. 02 Allotted ------------------------- .. -----------------------------------------.... ... 000.00 25, Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act approved July 19, 1937 ---------------------------------------- ---- $550, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------- 525, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for ---------------------------- 25, 000. 00 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $23, 522. 02 Less reimbursements collected ----------------------- 454. 00 23, 068. 02 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------1,------ 931. 98 Outsanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------------- 1,931. 98 Balance available June 30, 1938 ......... Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------- 199. 42 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------------------ 199. 42 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $160, 157. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ...... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 160, 157. 95 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_-------------------------- 656. 64 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------- 160, 814. 59 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 6, 202. 08 Net total expenditures------------------------------ 54, 612. 51 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 227, 387.49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 382, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------..........-- ----------------------------------------- $160,157.95 Cost of maintenance ...... .. . .. . . . . Total expended-----------------------..............------------------------.. -------------- 154, 612. 51 Allotted --------------------------..............----------...........--------------------------- 382, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 -------------------------------------- $207, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------------------150, 000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act approved July 19, 1937 ------------------------------ 550,0--------------- .00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------__ 907, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------------- 525, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- - 382, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---- -------- $179, 880. 22 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BOSTON, MASS., DISTRICT 95 Less reimbursements collected----------------------$25, 267. 71 $154, 612. 51 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 227, 387.49 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 19381 __-111111111111111111111 11, 452. 71 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 215, 934. 78 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-_------------------------------ 656. 64 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 .........---- 216, 591. 42 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------- --- -------------- - 7, 343, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June -- ------- - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- - -- --- --- 30, 1940, for new work 4, 000, 000. 00 ' Exclusive of available funds. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization Act mitted to Document No. Recommends. Congress tion Androscoggin River, Flood Control Com- Maine. mittee resolution, Mar. 27, 1936. Do __-- _----------- Senate committee reso- ----------- - ---------- --- -- -- -- lution, Mar. 28, 1936. ------------ I Do----------.........-------- Flood Control Act, '------ Androscoggin River and June 22, 1936. Flood Control Act, -------------- -------------- ------- ------ - - -- - - tributaries, Maine and June 25, 1936. N. H. (preliminary examination). Kennebec River, Maine_ Senate committee reso- lution, Mar. 28, 1936. Kennebec River and Flood Control Act, tributaries, Maine June 20, 1936. (preliminary examina- tion). Kennebec River, Maine_ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Merrimack River, N. H. Flood Control Com- and Mass. mittee resolution, Mar. 27, 1936. Do - Flood Control Act, Mar. 27, 1938 House. 689, 75th Cong., Favorable. June 22, 1936. 3d sess. Merrimack River, River and Harbor Act, . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass. and N. H., June 20, 1938. improvement for navi- gation, flood control, and power. Penobscot River, Maine_ Senate committee reso- Mar. 18,1938 .- -......-. -. Unfavorable. lution, Mar. 28, 1936. Penobscot River and Flood Control Act, --..do -.... Do. tributaries, Maine June 25, 1936. (preliminary examina- tion). Penobscot River, Maine_ Flood Control Act, _ do ...-... _. Do. June 22. 1936. Saco River, Maine ..... Flood Control Com- mittee resolution, Mar. 27, 1936. ----------- Senate committee reso- D o _--- ------------------------ lution, Mar. 28, 1936. Do....- - - - - Flood Control Act, ------------------------ June 22, 1936. Salmon Falls, Maine Flood Control Com- Mar. 18, 1938 ------------------------ Do. and N. H. mittee resolution, Mar. 27. 1936. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 7 96 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT This district includes a part of the State of Massachusetts, com- prising the southern coast line, extending as far north as Chatham Harbor on the east coast line of Cape Cod, and the whole of the States of Rhode Island and Connecticut, including the Connecticut River, Conn., and Mass. District engineer: Lt. Col. Mason J. Young, Corps of Engineers, to July 5, 1937; Lt. Col. J. S. Bragdon, Corps of Engineers since that date. Division engineer: Col. Edmund L. Daley, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Pollock Rip Shoals, Nan- 24. Stamford Harbor, Conn .. 139 tucket Sound, Mass __-__ 96 25. Greenwich Harbor, Conn-__ 142 2. Cross Rip Shoals, Nantucket 26. Examinations, surveys, and Sound, Mass _- ---- 98 contingencies (general) --- 143 3. Edgartown Harbor, Mass___ 99 27. Other projects for which no 4. New Bedford and Fairhaven estimates are submitted- 144 Harbor, Mass ____ 100 28. Plant allotment_ 145 5. Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass___ 103 6. Westport River, Mass ..... 104 Flood control projects 7. Fall River Harbor, Mass___ 105 8. Taunton River, Mass ..... 107 29. Connecticut River Basin, 9. Newport Harbor, R. IL.... 109 Vt., N. H., Mass., and 10. Providence River and Har- Conn___ __- __-_- 146 bor, R. I ------------ 110 30. Connecticut River at Spring- 11. Pawtucket (Seekonk) River, field and West Springfield, R. I__----------- -- 113 Hampden County, Mass_ 149 12. Harbor of refuge at Block 31. Connecticut River at West Island, R. I------- 115 Springfield, Hampden 13. New London Harbor, Conn. 116 County, Mass_ 150 14. Thames River, Conn ...... 118 32. Connecticut River at Spring- 15. Connecticut River below field, Hampden County, Hartford, Conn___ 120 Mass _ __ __ __ _ _ 151 16. Duck Island Harbor, Conn- 124 33. Connecticut River at Hart- 17. Branford Harbor, Conn ---- 125 ford, Conn______- 152 18. New Haven Harbor, Conn _ 127 34. Connecticut River at West 19. Milford Harbor, Conn ..... 129 Springfield, Mass-..----- 154 20. Housatonic River, Conn . - 131 35. Preliminary examinations 21. Bridgeport Harbor, Conn __ 133 and surveys for flood con- 22. Norwalk Harbor, Conn .... 137 trol- - .- _----- 155 23. Fivemile River Harbor, Conn_- - - - - - 138 1. POLLOCK RIP SHOALS, NANTUCKET SOUND, MASS. Location.-Pollock Rip Channel is the northerly passage through the shoals off the eastern entrance to Nantucket Sound connecting the deep water of the sound with that of the ocean. It is about 26 miles east from the harbor of Vineyard Haven, on the island of Marthas Vineyard, Mass., and 60 miles south, from Provincetown Harbor, at the northern extremity of Cape Cod. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 250.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging through the shoals at the eastern entrance to Nantucket Sound with a Government dredge, which is to assist the natural agencies in obtaining such depth and width as may be found practicable, but not exceeding a RIVERS AND HARBORS-PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT 97 depth of 30 feet at mean low water and a width of 1 mile. The mean ranges of the tide are, respectively, about 3.7 feet at Monomoy Point, the nearest land, and 6.7 feet at Chatham Light, about 9 miles to the north of this point. The ranges of spring tides at these two 0 points are 4.4 and 7.9 feet. The ranges are largely affected by' direction and force of storms. The original expenditure authorized for experimental work was $250,000, and later the operation of a : , dredge was authorized at an estimated annual cost of $200,000. The' estimated cost, revised in 1928, of providing a channel of suitable dimensions was $1,100,000 for new work and $30,000 for annual main-- tenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports July 25, 1912 Experimental dredging through the shoals to de- H. Doc. No. 536, 62d Cong., 2d sess. termine if a channel could be secured and main- tained not over 30 feet deep and not over 1 mile wide. July 27,1916 Continuation of work with a Government-owned Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. hopper dredge. No. 3, 64th Cong., 1st sess. The latest map is published in the Annual Report for 1915, page 2056. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging with the U. S. hopper dredge W. L. Marshall was in progress, except for 2 whole days and parts of 3 others, from October 27, 1937, to December 31, 1937. During the period 266,750 cubic yards, bin measurement, were removed from Bearse Shoal at No. 6 buoy, and 447,275 cubic yards, bin measurement, from the shoals at the eastern end of the channel, a total of 714,025 cubic yards. The total costs and expenditures were $52,400, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is practically com- pleted. The depths previously secured over the northern tongue of the Stone Horse Shoal have been maintained and the bend in the channel materially improved. A cut 2,000 feet wide has been dredged through Bearse and Pollock Rip Shoals, in which the general depth was 32 feet and over, and the least depth at the edges 30 feet. On January 30, 1938, the controlling depths were 30 feet in the south half of the channel, except for an isolated 28-foot shoal opposite buoy No. 4, and in the north half, varying from 23 feet at the ex- treme edge to 30 feet and over in the center. The encroachment of Bearse Shoal into the cut at buoy No. 6 was materially reduced. The costs and expenditures under the project have been $1,083,504.41 for new work and $495,671.93 for maintenance, a total of $1,579,176.34. Proposed operations.--It is proposed to apply the funds unex- pended on June 30, 1938, amounting to $50,000, to maintenance opera- tions with a seagoing hopper dredge, October and November 1938. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance operations with a seagoing hopper dredge for about 2 months during the fall of 1939. 98 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $1, 083, 504. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 495, 671. 93 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------ , 579, 176. 34 ,Net total expenditures--- ------- ------------------ 1, 579, 176. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 1, 629, 176. 34 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- - --- - ----------------------- ------------- Cost of maintenance------------ $50, 791.56 $45, 243. 07 $61, 253. 98 $1, 610. 78 $52, 400. 00 Total expended ...........---------------- 46, 299. 73 24, 584. 27 69, 772. 28 19, 082. 81 52, 400. 00 Allotted ........ ---------------------- 85, 954. 60 50, 000. 00 10, 000.00--------------102,147. 08 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ $252. 92 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $52, 400.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------------- 50, 000. 00 102, 400. 00 Amount to be accounted for_------------------------_ 102, 652. 92 'Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------- 252. 92 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 102, 400. 00 Gross amount expended-------------------------- $56, 022. 47 Less reimbursements collected---------------------- 3, 622. 47 52, 400. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------- 50, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably 'expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance __ 50, 000. 00 2. CROSS RIP SHOALS, NANTUCKET SOUND, MASS. Location.-Nantucket Sound lies south of Cape Cod and north of Nantucket and the eastern part of Marthas Vineyard Islands. Cross Rip Shoals are a little southerly and easterly of the geographical center of the sound. They are about 17 miles east from Vineyard Haven on the island of Marthas Vineyard and about 15 miles north- west from Nantucket Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1209.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 4,000 feet wide and 30 feet deep at mean low water between Half Moon Shoal and Cross Rip Shoal, about 1.7 miles. The mean tidal range is about 2 feet :and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 3 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1928, was $27,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 182, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-None. Smlxclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT 99 Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hopper dredge W. L. Marshall worked December 7 and 8, 1937, and parts of Decem- ber 6, 9, and 27, 1937, on maintenance dredging, removing 31,391 cubic yards, bin measurement, of sand from the channel at Half Moon Shoal, completing the work. The costs and expenditures were $3,600, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931 at a saving of $2,800 under the estimated cost. The controlling depths on January 30, 1938, were 31 feet at the edges and over 31 feet through the sailing course. The costs and expenditures have been $24,200.13 for new work and $28,237.07 for maintenance, a total of $52,437.20. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $7,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance operations with a seagoing hopper dredge for about 10 days in the fall of 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $24, 200. 13 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------28, 237. 07T Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------52, 437. 20, Net total expenditures---------------------------------- 52, 437. 201 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------- 52, 437. 20 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...........--- - ----------- -------------- -- Cost of maintenance- ..--....._ . $6, 667. 50 $4, 827. 83 $1, 172. 17 $3, 600. 00 Total expended----------------- 6, 667. 50 $1, 347. 56 6, 000. 00 - 3, 600. 00 Allotted----------------------- 5,522. 44 1,347. 56 3,600. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----------------------------------------- $6, 000. 00 Deductions on accotint of revocation of allotment------------------- 2, 400. 00 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 3, 600. 00 Gross amount expended------------- 3, 600. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance __------------- 7, 500. 00 3. EDGARTOWN HARBOR, MASS. Location.-Between Chappaquiddick and Marthas Vineyard Islands at the southeastern end of the latter, about 201/2 miles southwest of Hyannis Harbor, Mass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 346.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the acts of March 2, 1829, June 10, 1872, and September 19, 1890. The costs and expenditures under these projects were $30,000, all for new work. For further details see page 183, Annual Report for 1874, part 2, and page 890, Annual Report for 1897. Existing project.-This provides for a channel generally 150 feet wide and 17 feet deep from Nantucket Sound into deep water of the 100 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 inner harbor, suitably widened at the bend inside the inner-harbor entrance, together with the removal to a depth of 12 feet of the entire Middle Ground Shoal and the outer portion of the shoal inside and east of the entrance to the inner harbor. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is 2 feet and the maximum range due to the combined effects of wind and other causes is 5 feet or more. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1936, is $21,175, including $10,000 to be contributed by local interests but exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 26, 1937 (Senate Committee Print, 74th Cong., 2d sess.), which document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-The project was adopted subject to the provi- sions that local interests contribute $10,000 toward the cost of the work, and furnish free of cost to the United States suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material. Spoil areas are available and arrangements have been completed to contribute the necessary funds. Terminal facilities.--These consist of a town wharf and one com- mercial wharf, both open to public use, and numerous private land- ings for pleasure boats. The facilities are ample for present traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. The controlling depths at mean low water are: In the outer-harbor channel, about 161/2 feet; on Middle Ground Shoal, 5 to 12 feet; and on the inner-harbor shoals to be widened, 21/2 to 17 feet. There have been no costs or expenditures under the project. Proposed operations.-There were no funds available at the close of the year. It is proposed to apply the sum of $11,175 allotted in July, together with $10,000 to be contributed by local interests, to improvement dredging on the east side of the inner-harbor channel and on Middle Ground, by contract, September to December 1938, completing the project. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the completion of the above work will place the project in condition to meet the needs of existing navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------------$30, 000 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 30 000 Net total expenditures -30, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -------------------- 30, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938-------------------------------------------- 11, 175 Balance available for fiscal year 1939_---------------------------- 111, 175 1 In addition, $10,000 is to be contributed by local interests. 4. NEW BEDFORD AND FAIRHAVEN HARBOR, MASS. Location.-New Bedford Harbor is a tidal estuary on the western side of Buzzards Bay, about 21 miles northwesterly from the harbor at Vineyard Haven, Mass., and about 42 miles to the eastward of Point Judith Harbor, R. I. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 252.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT 101 Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, March 3, 1875, and August 11, 1888. The costs and expendi- tures under these projects prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1907 were $170,700 for new work. For further details see page 1748, Annual Report of 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and 350 feet wide from deep watePi in Buzzards Bay to a point just above the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, nearly 5 miles, with increased widths for anchorage and maneuvering purposes in the area north- west of Palmer Island and above the bridge; a channel 25 feet deep between harbor lines along the New Bedford wharf front near the bridge, about 0.2 mile; a channel 100 feet wide and 18 feet deep from the 30-foot area north of Fish Island to Belleville, a distance of about 2 miles, with a turning basin at the upper end 300 feet wide; dredging the area west of a line 50 feet channelward of the Fairhaven Harbor line to a depth of 15 feet over widths of 150 to 400 feet from Peirce & Kilburn wharf to the Old South wharf, and thence 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to a point 1,000 feet south of the old causeway pier, about 0.7 mile; and for the maintenance of the 25-foot anchorage area east of the channel and north of Palmer Island. The plane of ref- erence is mean low water, the mean range of the tide being 3.7 feet, and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, 7 feet or more. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $1,700,000, in- cluding $20,385 to be contributed by local interests but exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved ,estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $23,250. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 2, 1907 The 25-foot anchorage area north of Palmer Island_ H. Doc. No. 271, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3, 1909 Extension of the 25-foot channel along the New Specified in act. Bedford wharf front near the bridge. July 25, 1912 The 18-foot channel in Acushnet River to Belle- H. Doc. No. 442, 62d Cong., 2d sess. ville. July 3, 1930 The 30-foot channel, anchorage, and maneuvering II. Doc. No. 348, 71st Cong., 2d sess.l areas (channel limited to width of 350 feet). Aug. 30, 1935 2 Present project dimensions of the anchorage area Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. northwest of Palmer Island and maintenance of No. 16, 74th Cong., 1st sess.1 the 25-foot anchorage. Elimination from the project of the prior authori- zation for enlarging and deepening the maneu- vering area 30 feet deep east ot the harbor chan- nel. Aug. 26, 1937 The 15-foot and 10-foot channel along the Fair- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. haven wharf front. No. 25, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' 1 Contain latest published maps. 2Also Emergency Relief Act, May 28, 1935. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912, imposed the condition that local interests construct a new bridge at Coggeshall Street with a draw opening of at least 100 feet and build a substantial wharf upon the city property at Belleville, the name given to the northern part of the city. These conditions have not been met, and there is no present prospect of their being complied with. The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, authorized the channel along the Fairhaven water front subject to the condition 102 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 that local interests contribute 50 percent of the initial cost of the improvement, but not to exceed $20,400. Arrangements to meet this condition have been completed. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts expended approximately $118,000 in dredging a channel 25 feet deep from Fish Island nearly to Coggeshall Street Bridge. Terminal facilities.-These consist of piers and wharves with a total of about 18,500 feet of docking space. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for the existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 18, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations were con- fined to surveys preliminary to dredging and rock-removal contracts. The costs were $4,675.30 for new work. The expenditures were $4,132.09. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 88 percent completed. Under previous authorizations a 25-foot channel along the New Bedford water front and an anchorage area east of the channel have been completed. The entrance and harbor channel, the channel through the bridge, and channel and major part of the turning basin above the bridge have been dredged to 30 feet. The extended western maneuvering area has been dredged to 30 feet except for isolated ledge and boulder areas. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were nearly 29 feet in the entrance channel, in the channel through the harbor and bridge, and in the turning basin above the bridge; 29 feet in the western maneuvering area below the bridge ex- cept for isolated rocky shoals; in the Fairhaven water-front channel, 7 to 14 feet in the 15-foot section and about 31/2 feet in the 10-foot section; and, in the Acushnet River, about 23 to 1,200 feet be- low the Coggeshall Street Bridge and thence 7 feet to Belleville. The head of navigation is about 7 miles north of the entrance, oppo- site Sconticut Point. To complete the project requires the comple- tion of the turning basin above the bridge, the removal of rocky shoals in the western maneuvering area, the dredging of the Fair- haven water-front channel, and the dredging of the 18-foot channel up to Belleville. The costs from regular funds have been $1,218,- 428.09 for new work and $201,394.63 for maintenance, a total of $1,419,822.72. The expenditures were $1,419,279.51. The costs and expenditures from Emergency Relief funds have been $226,537.63 for new work. The total costs, all funds, were $1,444,965.72 for new work and $201,394.63 for maintenance, a total of $1,646,360.35. The total ex- penditures have been $1,645,817.14. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the funds unex- pended together with $20,400 to be contributed by local interests, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ----- ---- ------ $543. 21 New work: Rock removal, by contract, August 19138 to July 1939, about 6,500 cubic yards of rock and 12,000 cubic yards of overburden _--_ 137, 409. 70 Dredging in maneuvering area above New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, by contract, August to December 1938, about 137,000 cubic yards mud, sand, and gravel-------------- - 57, 540. 00 Dredging channel along Fairhaven water front, by contract, Sep- tember 1938 to February 1939, about 158,000 cubic yards ---- 42, 660. 00 Total ------------------- -- -- 238, 152. 91 RIVERS AND HARBORS-PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT 103 The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance operations in the main channel with a sea- going hopper dredge for about 2 months during the fall of 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ $1, 615, 665. 72 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------- 201, 394. 63 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- ----------- , 817, 800.35 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 543. 21 Net total expenditures- 16, 517. 14 1, 8-------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 130, 867. 91 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 947, 385. 05 1--------------, Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ................. $1, 752. 01 $473, 407. 65 $22. 05 $4, 675. 30 Cost of maintenance_------------ $17, 321. 80 - - Total expended............----------------- 9, 784.43 2, 718. 94 472, 440. 72 22. 05 4, 132.09 Allotted ...............-----------------------. -645.19 413, 500. 00 86, 144. 08 -24, 462. 37 135, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937----- ----------------------------- $75, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- - 60, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for 35, 000. 00 1----------------------------- Gross amount expended----------------------------------- 4, 132. 09 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 130, 867. 91 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_------------------------- 543. 21 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 130, 324. 70 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------------------- 86, 885. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939--------------- 2:17, 2019. 70 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing projects 2 _______ ______ 84, 00 .00. Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 50----------------------------- 50, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. In addition, $20,385 to be contributed by local interests. 5. CUTTYHUNK HARBOR, MASS. Location.-At the eastern end of Cuttyhunk Island, at the western entrance to Buzzards Bay, about 14 miles south of New Bedford Harbor, Mass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No, 297.) Existing project.- This provides for a channel generally 75 feet wide and 10 feet deep from that depth in the outer harbor to the westerly terminal in Cuttyhunk Pond, about 3,500 feet; an anchorage in the inner harbor of the same depth, 900 feet long and 800 feet wide; and for the maintenance of the existing jetties. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide is 3.4 feet, and the maximum range, due to the combined effects of wind and other causes, is 5 feet or more. 104 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1936, is $65,000, in- cluding. $19,500 to be contributed by local interests. The latest, (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,650. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 81, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The project as authorized is subject to the pro- visions that local interests contribute 30 percent of the first cost, but not to exceed $19,500, and furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent mainte- nance. Spoil areas are available and arrangements have been made to contribute the required funds when necessary. Terminal facilities.-The town owns the two wharves located in the harbor. These have docking spaces aggregating 400 feet and are open to the public without restriction. The facilities are ample for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project had not begun. The controlling depths are about 10 feet (not full width) in the channel through the entrance, thence about 6 feet to the westerly terminal, and in the anchorage from 0.2 to 10 feet, all as determined in 1936. There have been no costs or expenditures under the project. Proposed operations.-It is proposed to apply the sum of $45,500, allotted in July, together with $19,500 to be contributed by local inter- ests for improvement dredging in the harbor channel and the anchor- age basin, by contract, September 1938 to February 1.939, completing the project. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as the completion of the foregoing work will place the project in condition to meet the needs of existing navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------- ------ Net total expenditures--------------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938__ Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938_------------------------------------------- $45, 500 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------------------- 45, 500 1In addition, $19,500 is to be contributed by local interests. 6. WESTPORT RIVER, MASS. Location.-On the southern coast of Massachusetts west of the en- trance to Buzzards Bay and 18 miles east of Narragansett Bay. (See U. S.'Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 237.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the acts of August 5, 1886, and Sep- tember 19, 1890. The costs and expenditures prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1938 were $3,000, all for new work. For further details see page 818, Annual Report for 1893. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel east of Half Mile Rock, 200 feet wide and 12 feet deep; a channel in East Branch to Westport Point 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep, to be obtained RIVERS AND HARBORS-PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT 105 by the progressive construction of a training dike about 2,500 feet long extending southwest from Great Flat along the middle ground called Lions Tongue; a dike from Bailey Flat to Horse Neck Point; and sup- plementary dredging. The plane of reference is mean low water, the mean tidal range being about 3.1 feet and the maximum range, due to the effect of wind and other causes 6 feet or more. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1938, is $56,000, including $28,000 to be contributed by local interests, but exclusive of the amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 692, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The project as authorized is subject to the pro- visions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, such easements as may be required for the construction of dikes and spoil disposal areas for initial work and subsequent maintenance as may be required, and contribute one-half of the initial cost. Local interests state that the requirements will be met. Terminal facilities.-There is a wharf at Westport Harbor and three wharves at Westport Point, one of which is owned by the town. There are also small landings scattered about the harbor. The facili- ties are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project had not begun. The controlling depths at mean low water as determined in 1937 and 1938 are 8 feet in the entrance channel and about 5 feet on the shoal west of Horse Neck Point. There have been no costs or expenditures under the project. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $28,000, together with $28,000 to be contributed by local interests can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, by contract, in the completion of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__---------------------------------- $3,00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------------- 3, 000 Net total expenditures ---------------------------------------------- 3, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------3, 000, Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of exist- ing project -------- ------- ------- ------ -- 28, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1 - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 1940, for new work - 28, 000 1 In addition, $28,000 is to be contributed by local interests. 7. FALL RIVER HARBOR, MASS. Location.-Situated at the mouth of Taunton River, on the east side and at the head of Mount Hope Bay, which empties into the ocean through Narragansett Bay and Sakonnet River. It is about 18 miles northerly from Newport Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 353.) 106 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, March 3, 1899, June 13, 1902, and June 25, 1910. The cost and expenditures were $330,204.16 for new work and $81,410.31 for main- tenance, a total of $411,614.47. For further details see page 1749 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 400 feet wide through Mount Hope Bay and Fall River Harbor, about 6.8 miles, with increased width opposite the wharves below Slades Ferry bridge; for the removal of the lower end of Hog Island Shoal, and for the maintenance of the 25-foot anchorage, about 42 acres in area, west of the harbor channel. The mean tidal range is 4.9 feet and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 8 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1929, is $420,000, exclu- sive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1929) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $11,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 158, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-These.consist of 27 wharves and piers affording about 15,200 feet of docking space. Three of the piers have direct railroad connection. The facilities are considered adequate for the commerce of the port. (For further details see Port Series No. 18, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results durinq fiscal year.-The United States sea- going hopper dredge V. L. Marshall was employed from April 2 to April 21, 1938, inclusive, in dredging areas on the east and vwest sides of the harbor north of Brightman Street bridge. A total of 55,720 cubic yards, bin measurement, were removed, securing a channel to full project width of 400 feet, at a cost of $17,609.94 for new work. The presence of nested small boulders near can buoy No. 1A prevented dredging to the full depth of 30 feet. The costs were $17,609.94 for new work and $390.06 for preliminary expenses charged to mainte- nance, a total of $18,000. The expenditures were $18,000. Condition at end of scal year.-The project is about 94 percent completed. Under a previous authorization an anchorage has been dredged opposite the wharves. The channel has been completed to project dimensions except for a small boulder area on the west side north of Brightman Street bridge, and the removal of Hog Island Shoal about 52 percent completed. The controlling depths at mean low water are: Entrance channel 30 feet to Globe wharf, nearly 29 feet to Slades Ferry bridge; above the bridge 30 feet except at edges; anchorage area 18 to 25 feet, as determined in 1937; and on Hog Island Shoal 18 to 30 feet. To complete the work requires the removal of the remainder of Hog Island Shoal and the removal of boulders on the west side of the channel above the bridge. The total costs and ex- penditures have been $396,144.96 for new work, and $390.06 for maintenance, a total of $396,535.02. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $96,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS- PROVIDENCE, R. I., DISTRICT 107 New work : Complete the removal of Hog Island Shoal, by contract, removing about 48,000 cubic yards--------------------------------------- $41, 500 Removal of rock and boulders from west side of channel above Bright- man Street bridge by U. S. lighter Babcock, about 2 months-------- 15, 000 Total for new work ---------------- -------------- 56, 500 Maintenance: Operation of a seagoing hopper dredge in the harbor channel about 1/4 months ------------------------------------ 40, 000 Total for all work------------------ 500 9, ,----------------- Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $726, 349. 12' Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ ------------------------ 81, 800. 37 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 808, 149. 49 Net total expenditures ------------------- 808, 149. 49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-- ------------------- 808, 149. 49, Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of ne v work___ $13. 253. 77 $62. 16 ----- $17, 609. 94 Cost of maintenance- ------------ -------------- ----------- 390. 06 Total cost----------------_ 13, 253. 77 62. 16 - - 18, 000. 00 Total expended----------------- 11,460. 98 62.16 18, 000. 00 Allotted -------------------- 29, 195. 36 62. 16 - 18, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------- 18, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $19, 139. 61 Less reimbursements collected----------------------- 1, 139..61 18,000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------------------------ 56, 500./00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 : For new work , 500. 00 56------------------------------ For maintenance ------------------------------------------ 40, 000. 00 Total---------------------------------------------------96, 500. 00 8. TAUNTON RIVER, MASS. Location.-Rises in Norfolk County, Mass., flows in a general south by west direction about 44 miles, and empties into Mount Hope Bay at Fall River. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets Taunton and Fall River.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 11, 1870, and June 14, 1880. The cost and expenditures prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1930 were $171,497.93 for new work and $32,831.26 for maintenance, a total of $204,329.19. For further details see page 1748 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water generally 100 feet wide up to a point about 2,800 feet below Weir Bridge; thence 80 feet wide for about 2.000 feet, and thence 60 feet wide to the bridge. 108 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The mean tidal range is 4.9 feet at the mouth, 4.8 feet at Dighton, and 4.2 feet at Weir Bridge. The maximum range, due to the com- bined effects of wind and other causes, is 8 feet or more at the mouth and at Dighton, and about 6 feet at the head of navigation. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1930, is $780,000, ex- clusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000, includ- ing maintenance of the turning basin to be constructed by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 403, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, adopted the existing project subject to the provisions that local in- terests shall provide, at their own expense, a suitable turning basin near the head of navigation and furnish, without cost to the United States, suitable bulkheaded areas for spoil disposal. Under date of March 26, 1931, the Chief of Engineers accepted the assurances of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that the requirements would be fully met. Terminal facilities.-These consist of wharves with docking space Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 65 percent complete. Levees at Kingston and Edwardsville are 90 percent com- plete; intercepting sewers (up to 36 inches diameter), 100 percent complete; intercepting sewers (in excess of 36 inches diameter), 50 percent complete; Toby Creek Pressure Culvert excavation, 33 percent complete; concrete placing, 12 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the completion of earth levees; completion of intercepting sewers in excess of 36 inches diameter; con- struction of Toby Creek pressure culvert, including head walls and underpasses; the installation of pumping units and automatic flood- gates. The total costs were $914,385.93, of which $913,679.62 were Emergency Relief funds and $706.31 regular funds. The expendi- tures have been $1,003,429.87 of which $1,002,775.88 were Emergency Relief funds and $653.99 regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $443,- 224.12 Emergency Relief funds, $1,206,346.01 regular funds, together with accounts receivable of $57,589.71, a total of $1,707,159.84, will be applied to completion of the project as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------- $83, 241. 47 Emergency relief funds to be revoked------------------------ 16, 816. 05 New work: Completion of construction of earth levees with necessary con- trol works, including revetment and intercepting sewers, by hired labor, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939------------ ---- 194, 200.00 Completion of construction of pressure culvert at Toby Creek, including headwalls and underpasses, the installation of pumping units and automatic floodgates, by contract and hired labor, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939--------------- 1, 412, 902. 32 Total- -1, 707, 159. 84 No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 411 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $706. 31" Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----- ------- 706. 31 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938- ---------- --------------- 52. 32 Net total expenditures --------------- ---------- 653. 99 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----- -- ------ --- 1, 206, 346. 01 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------1, 207, 000.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .............----------------------------.............. 31 --------------......................................----.. $706. C ost of m aintenance-.... .. .. .. ..------------ ------------ - -------------- .. .. . .. .. . .. . --------------.. Total expended------------------................-- -------------- .........-------------- -------------- 653. 99 Allotted ------------------------................................... --------------------------- .. __........--------------....... 1,207,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937___----------------------------------- $2, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------- ------------------- 1, 204, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-----------------------, 207, 000. 00 Gross amount expended --------------- ---------------------- 653.99 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------- 1, 206, 346. 01 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------_ $913, 679. 62 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 913, 679. 62 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938---------------------------- 114, 695. 70 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------- 1,028, 375. 32 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------ . 57, 589. 71 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------------------- 1, 085, 965. 03 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 83, 189. 15 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ 1, 002, 775. 88 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 443, 224. 12 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 1, 446, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------------............--..............---...................------...----------------... 266.76 $173, $740,412.86 Cost of maintenance........------- ---------------------------------------------------- Total expended......-------.....-----......------------- ------------- 156, 620. 50 846, 155. 38 Allotted--------------............-----------..........-------------- .. 1,446, 000. 00 ... Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------- $1, 289, 379. 50 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937__-------------- 1,219, 925. 29 Amount to be accounted for------__ - ----- 2, 509, 304. 79 412 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------ $1, 219, 925. 29 Net amount to be accounted for-------- -------------- 1, 289, 379. 50 Gross amount expended--------------------- $1,037, 678.35 Less reimbursements collected 1, 522. 97 19------------------ 846, 155. 38 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 443, 224.12 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 --------- $196, 018. 51 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------- 287, 979. 27 483,997. 78 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- -40, 773. 66 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 57, 589. 71 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 16, 816.05 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR KINGSTON-EDWARDSVILLE Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------- ---------------- $914, 385. 93 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------ ----- 914, 385. 93 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 114, 695. 70 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------- 1, 029, 081. 63 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 57, 589. 71 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-----------------------1, 086, 671. 34 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 83, 241. 47 Net total expenditures---------------------------------1, 003, 429. 87 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------1, 649, 570. 13 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 2, 653, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------ --------------------------------....------ ..... $173, 266. 76 $741, 119. 17 Cost of maintenance-- . - ------------ ----------- ------------ -- Total expended...--.....---------.........--- ------ -------------- ------------- 156, 620. 50 846, 809. 37 Allotted--------------------------------------------------- 1, 446, 000. 00 1, 207,000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------------------- $1, 289,379. 50 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937------- $1, 222,425. 29 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 -------- 1,204, 500.00 2, 426, 925. 29 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------3, 716, 304. 79 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 1, 219, 925. 29 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 2, 496, 379. 50 Gross amount expended --------- $1,038, 332. 34 Less reimbursements collected----------- ------- 191, 522. 97 846, 809. 37 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------------------1, 649, 570. 13 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938- ----------- $196, 018. 51 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts -------- 287, 979. 27 483, 997. 78 Balance available June 30, 1938 , 165, 572. 35 1------------------ Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------- -- 57, 589. 71 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 .------- 1, 223,162.06 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 413 34. PLYMOUTH, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-The borough of Plymouth is located in Luzerne County, Pa., on the right bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, 59.5 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey Quadrangle sheet "Pennsylvania-Wilkes-Barre"). Existing project.-This provides for the construction of levees and related works. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1936 is, construction, $728,000, and land and damages, $46,800. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. The requirements have been partially fulfilled. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Preliminary office work, field investigations and subsurface exploration were completed. Design of flood control works has been in progress. The total costs were $6,013.55 of which $4,356.76 were emergency relief funds and $1,656.79 regular funds, all for new work. The expenditures were $5,656.29, of which $3,999.50 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,656.79 regular funds. Condition at end offiscal year.-No construction was under way. Design of project 25 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is completion of design and completion of construction on the project. The total costs were $6,013.55, of which $4,356.76 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,656.79 regular funds, all for new work. The expenditures were $5,656.29, of which $3,999.50 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,656.79 regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938- $3,000.50 Emergency Relief funds, $11,343.21 regular funds, together with $683,000 allotted during July 1938, a total of $697,343.71 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------- $377. 27 Emergency relief funds to be revoked------------- --------------- 211. 93 New work : Completion of final plans..-------------------------------- 14, 363. 72 Construction of earth levees with necessary control works in- cluding revetment, Cool Creek diversion channel and inter- cepting sewers by hired labor and contract, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939---------------------------- --------- 300, 000. 00 Construction of pressure culverts at Browns and Wadhams Creeks, headwalls and temporary bulkheads, and the instal- lation of pumping stations and flood gates by contract, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939----------------------------- 382, 390. 79 Total ------------ , ----------------------- --- 697, 343. 71 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for completion of the project. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $1, 656. 79 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------1, 656. 79 Net total expenditures -------------------------------------- 1, 656. 79 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------- 11, 343. 21 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------. 13, 000. 00 414 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----_ ....... .....------------ --------------------------------------------- $1, 656. 79 Cost of maintenance ....------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ Total expended--------- -------------------...............--------------------------------- 1, 656. 79 Allotted--....................-------------- -------- -------------------------------------- 13,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----------- ------------------------- $13, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- --- 1, 656. 79 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-----------------------11, 343. 21 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 , 578.60 1--------------------------- Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 9, 764. 61 Amount allotted in July 1938------------------------------- 683, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 764. 61 6-------------------92, EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $4, 356. 76 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 4,356. 76 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 377. 27 Net total expenditures---------------------------------3, 999. 50 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------- 3.000. 50 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 7, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----. _-------------- _ ------------------------------------------ $4, 356. 76 Cost of maintenance--- -- ---------------- Total expended---------------------..................._----------------------------------------- 3, 999. 50 Allotted--------- .........-- -------------------------------------------------------- 7,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 ----------------------------------- $7, 00. 00 Gross amount expended------- ------ ----------------------- 3, 999. 50 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 3, 000. 50 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 2,808. 58 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------- 191.92 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_-------------------------------- 20. 01 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_.---------------- 211.93 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR PLYMOUTH, PA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------- ------------------- $6,013. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 6, 013. 55 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------- 20. 01 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------ - 6, 033. 56 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 415 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------- $377. 27 Net total expenditures_ ------------------------------------ 5, 656. 29 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 14, 343. 71 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------20, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------------ ---------------------------------------...... $6, 013. 55 Cost of maintenance_-------- ... ----------------.--------.-------------- - -...... ...... -------------- Total expended--........-----------------------------------....------------------------ 5, 656. 29 Allotted.-----------..... --------- ----------------------------.. ....... ... ---------- 20,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 119, 1937------------------------------------$20,000.00 Gross amount expended----------------------------------------5, 656. 29 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 14, 343. 71 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------- 4,387. 18 Balance available June 30, 1938----------9----------------- , 956. 53 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- 20. 01 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------------- 9, 976. 54 Amount allotted in July 1938---------------------------------- 683, 000.00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939---------------------- 692, 976. 54 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 25, 000. 00 _--------------------------------------------- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -------------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 35. WILKES-BARRE-HANOVER TOWNSHIP, SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, PA. Location.-The city of Wilkes-Barre with Hanover Township ad- joining are located in the central part of Luzerne County, Pa., on the left bank of the North Branch of the Susquehanna River, approxi- mately 62 miles above its mouth (see U. S. Geological Survey Quad- rangle sheets "Pennsylvania-Pittston and Wilkes-Barre"). Existing project.-This provides for the construction of levees and related works. The latest (1938) revised estimate of cost for new work is, construction, $3,325,000, and lands and damages, $210,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. The requirements have been ful- filled. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction by force account completed 60 percent of the total volume of earthfill levee, including earthfill and revetment; river-front slope treatment 35 percent complete; intercepting sewers 100 percent complete. The total costs were $465,067.12, of which $463,817.12 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,250.00 regular funds, all for new work. The expenditures were $455,608.92 of which $454,364.49 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,244.43 were regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 35 percent completed. The work remaining to be done is the completion of the 101110---38-pt. 1, vol. 1--27 416 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 earth levees; construction of Solomon Creek pressure culvert includ- ing headwalls and underpasses; the installation of pumping units and automatic flood gates. The total costs were $499,832.83 of which $498,582.83 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,25C regular funds, all for new work. The expenditures were $488,624.98 of which $498,582.83 were Emergency Relief funds and $1,250 regular funds, Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938- $1,272,899.45 Emergency Relief funds, $2,066,755.57 regular funds, a total of $3,339,655.02, will be applied to completion of the project as follows: Accounts payable July 1, 1938---------------------------- $127, 656. 80 Emergency Relief funds to be revoked-----------------------503, 328. 50 New work: Completion of construction of earth levee and revetment work and installation of intercepting sewers by hired labor, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939------------------------- 831, 010. 00 Construction of pressure culvert at Solomon Creek, headwalls, temporary bulkheads, and the installation of pumping sta- tions and flood gates, by contract, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939 _----------- ---- ------------------ 1, 877, 659. 72 Total---- ----------------------------------- 3, 339, 655. 02 No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $1, 250. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- , 250. 00 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 5. 57 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 1, 244. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 2, 066, 755. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 2, 068, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1.935 1936 . 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------------- - -----------------------.--.-----------... . . _ . $1,250.00 Cost of maintenance----------- -- -------------------- -------------- -- Total expended.........----------.. --...... ---------------------------- 1,244.433------------- Allotted- .---------------------- I------------- ---.----------.. .. ---------- ........... ..------------ 2, 068, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937 ------------ $2, 500 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938---------- 2, 065, 500 $2, 068, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- 1, 244. 43 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -------------------- 2, 066, 755. 57 RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 417 EMERGENCY REIIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $498, 582. 83 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------- 498, 582. 83 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938---------------------------- 116, 387. 53 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------- 614, 970. 36 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------ 61. 42 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------------------- 615, 031. 78 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 127, 651. 23 Net total expenditures------------------------------ 487, 380.,55 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------- 1, 272, 899. 45 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------- 1,760, 280. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.--------------------------- ---------------------------- $34, 765. 71 817.12 $463, Cost of maintenance .........-----------------...---------....--------------------------------- ....------------.. Total expended............--------------------------------------------------------- 33,C16. 06 454,364. 49 Allotted.......................---------------------------------------..........--------------. 1,860, 280. 00 -100,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------- $1, 827. 263. 94 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937_----------------------- ----------- 1, 822, 281. 57 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 3, 649, 545. 51 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------------- 1, 922, 281. 57 Net amount to be accounted for--- ---------------- 1, 727, 263. 94 Gross amount expended_---------------------- $501, 197. 88 Less reimbursements collected--------- --- 46, 833. 39 454, 364. 49 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-1----------------------, 272, 899. 45 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------- 284, 390. 71 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------485, 241. 66 769, 632. 37 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 503, 267. 08 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------- ----- --------------- 61.42 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 503, 328. 50 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR WILKES-BARRE-HANOVER TOWN- SHIP, PA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------------------------$499, 832. 83 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -............ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 499, 832. 83 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------------- 116, 387. 53 Net total cost to June 30, 1938--------------------------- __ 616, 220. 36 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------ 61. 42 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------_,__,-- 616, 281. 78 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 127, 656. 80 Net total expenditures --------------------------------- 488, 624. 98 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------- ........ 3,339, 655. 02 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------- 3, 828, 280. 00 418 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- ------------------------------------------ $34, 765. 71 $465, 067. 12 Cost of maintenance-........................................................................................ Total cost--------------...............----------------------------------- 34, 765. 71 465, 067. 12 Total expended-------- ----...---------------------...------------- 33,016.06 455, 608. 92 ----------...------------------------------------------ Allotted......................... 1, 860, 280. 00 1, 968, 000. 00 'Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $1, 827, 263. 94 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937 --------- $1, 824, 781. 57 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------- 2, 065, 500. 00 3, 890, 281. 57 Amount to be accounted for_---------- --------------- 5, 717, 545. 51 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment , 922, 281. 57 1-------------- Net amount to be accounted for_------------------- 3, 795, 263. 94 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $502,442.31 Less reimbursements collected--------------------- 46, 833. 39 455, 608. 92 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------3, 339, 655. 02 . Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_-------------- $284, 390. 71 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 485, 241. 66 769, 632. 37 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------- 2, 570, 022. 65 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 61.42 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------- 2, 570, 084. 07 36. MARSHYHOPE CREEK, MD. Location.-Marshyhope Creek, Md., is also known as Northwest Fork of Nanticoke River and is a branch of the Nanticoke River, Md. It rises in Kent County, Del., and flows past the city of Federalsburg, Md., in a generally southerly direction across Sussex County, Del., and Caroline and Dorchester Counties, Md., to its junction with the main river opposite Riverton, Md. It is about 41 miles in length and has a drainage area of 218 square miles. In the lower 18 miles of its course it is tidal. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 78.) Existing proiect.-This provides for the protection of the city of Federalsburg, Md., by a system of levees and flood walls in com- bination with channel improvement. The latest estimate of cost made in 1938 for new work is $220,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See p. 8. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done. Proposed operatiom.-The sum of $220,000 can be profitably ex- pended during the fiscal year 1940 in completion of the project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-BALTIMORE, MD., DISTRICT 419 Cost and financial summary Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -------- Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of ex- isting project------------------------ -------------- --------- $220, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 for new work__22------------------------------------------ 20, 000 37. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS, FLOOD CONTROL The cost and expenditures during the year amounted to $2,000. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, amounting to $73,200, will be ap- plied to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------------$2, 000 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------ ------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------------2. 000 Net total expenditures----------------------------- 2, 00. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------------- 73, 200 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------- 75, 200 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ----------------------------------...... ... --------------.... --------------.. $2, 000 Cost of maintenance _ ..........---------------------- .--------.----- ----------------------------- Total expended_------------- . __--. .---.------------------- .------------- ---------- --- 2, 000 Allotted ------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 75, 200 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------------------------- $2, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-----------------------------------73, 200 $75, 200 Gross amount expended --------------------- 2, 000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------------73,200 38. OTHER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED Cost and expendi- For last ture to June 30, Estimated full report 1938 1 Name of project see Annual required to Report for- New Mainte- complete work nance Harrisburg, Pa...................................-------------------------------------1937 ....----------...---------- $104, 000 Sunbury, Pa.....................---------------------------------------1937 --------------------. 93, 600 Milton. Pa ---------------------------------------- 1937-------------------- 263, 900 Montgomery, Pa ----------------------------------- 1937 ---------- ....---------- 139, 100 Muncy, Pa ---------------------------------------- 1937-------------------- 360, 800 Jersey Shore, Pa_ ------------------------------------ _ 1937 ---------- ..---------- 395, 900 Lock Haven, Pa... 1937 ---------- ...------------------------------------ _---------- 2, 860. 000 Bloomsburg, Pa ..------------------------------------ 1937---------- ---------- 131,300 JWest Pittston, Pa ---------------------------------- 1937---------- ---------- .. 100, 000 Swoyerville and Forty Fort, Pa.... ------------------------ 1937 -------------------- 529, 800 SNanticoke, Pa....................................-------------------------------------1937 ........-------------------- 381, 700 1No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on these projects. 420 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Con- Document No. tion gress Big Elk Creek and Elk Flood Control Act, .. River, Cecil County, June 28, 1938. Md. Canisteo River, N. Y.._ Flood Control Act, .. June 22, 1936. Chemung River, N. Y- ... . do-............................ Chenango River, N. Y_ ----. do-........................... Cohocton River, N. Y -.. .... do...- -------------------- Lackawanna River, Pa -... -do- ... Lackawanna River, Pa. Flood Control Act, . (preliminary exami- June 25, 1936. nation. Marshy Hope Creek, Flood Control Act, June 18, 1938_ House 708, 75th Cong., Favorable. Md. (preliminary ex- April 10, 1936. 3d sess. amination). Marshy Hope Creek, Flood Control Act, .-.. do--------........--... do....------------ Favorable. Md. June 22, 1936. Susquehanna River, N. .. __ do ..------- Y. and Pa. Susquehanna River, Pa., ... do-............. ..... ...... .......... tributaries, sources, and headwaters. Do ..----. Flood Control Act, ...... .---------- ............ June 20, 1936. Susquehanna River, Pa. Sec. 1 of River and . and Md., for naviga- Harbor Act, Jan- tion, flood control, uary 21, 1927. power, and irrigation (308 report). Tioga River, N. Y ____ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Tioghnioga River, N. Y ...-_do ... IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT This district includes the western shore of Chesapeake Bay be- tween Cove Point on the north, at the entrance to Patuxent River and York Point on the south, at the mouth of the Poquoson River, left bank, and all streams and their tributaries emptying into Chesa- peake Bay between these limits. The more important rivers are the Patuxent, Potomac, Anacostia, Rappahannock, York, Mattaponi, and Pamunkey. District engineer: Maj. W. D. Luplow, Corps of Engineers. Division Engineer: Col. Earl I. Brown, Corps of Engineers, to May 9, 1938; Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Washington Harbor, D. C__ 421 14. Channel connecting York 2. Potomac River, north side of River, Va., with Back Washington Channel, D. Creek to Slaight's Wharf- 441 C ---------------------- 424 15. Examinations, surveys, and 3. Potomac River below Wash- contingencies (general) --- 442 ington, D. C ____--_-_ 427 16. Other projects for which no 4. Monroe Bay and Creek, Va_ 428 estimates are submitted_-_ 443 5. Neale Sound, Md __ ____ -- 429 17. Plant allotment _ 443 6. Little Wicomico River, Va__ 431 7. St. Jeromes Creek, Md .... 432 Flood control projects 8. Rappahannock River, Va -_ 433 18. Washington, D. C- 445 9. Hoskins Creek, Va_ ------- 435 19. Cumberland, Md., and 10. Mulberry Creek, Va ....... 436 Ridgeley, W. Va ........ 448 11. Urbanna Creek, Va ....... 437 20. Moorefield, W. Va- --.- - 451 12. Mattaponi River, Va ...... 438 21. Preliminary examinations and 13. Pamunkey River, Va . ..... 440 surveys, flood control_ -- 452 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 421 1. WASHINGTON HARBOR, D. C. Location.-Washington Harbor is located at the junction of the Anacostia River with the Potomac River within the District of Columbia, 110 miles upstream of the mouth of the Potomac River, southerly 202 miles by water from Baltimore, Md., and northerly 195 miles from Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 560.) Previous projects.-The original project for the Potomac River was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1833, July 11, 1870, and August 2, 1882. For further details see page 1791 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 295 of Annual Report for 1934. The River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890, authorized an allotment for work on the Anacostia River, joint resolution of Con- gress of April 11, 1898, made appropriation for a survey, and a proj- ect was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902 (H. Doc. No. 87, 55th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report for 1899, p. 1443). For further details see page 430 of Annual Report for 1932. The total costs under these previous projects to June 30, 1935, were $3,029,000.78 for new work and $1,831,609.62 for maintenance, a total cost of $4,860,610.40. The total expenditures were $4,860,401.98. Existing project.-This project is a combination and extension of the latest projects for the Potomac River at Washington, D. C., and the Anacostia River, D. C. The project provides (1) Virgina Chan- nel, from Giesboro Point to the Francis Scott Key Bridge, 24 feet deep and 400 feet wide, with the width increased as necessary to afford a low-water cross-section area of 25,000 square feet; (2) Washington Channel, from Hains Point to the head of Washington Channel, 24 feet deep and 400 feet wide; (3) Anacostia River, from Giesboro Point to the Anacostia Bridge, 24 feet deep and 400 feet wide, with turning basin 800 feet wide and approximately 2,400 feet long of same depth opposite the navy yard; (4) Anacostia River from the Ana- costia Bridge, 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide to a turning basin 400 feet square of same depth at the foot of Fifteenth Street SE. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 3.0 feet; extreme, 4.5 feet; and irregular, 7.5 feet. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1935 is $325,000, exclu- sive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $83,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 22, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Terminal facilities.-On the Virginia Channel (Georgetown water 0i 'I front) there are 10 wharves generally of the bulkhead type, of timber, p stone, and concrete, privately owned. Railroad and crane service are available at a number of the wharves. On the Washington Channel are 30 wharves of open pile and bulkhead construction, all owned by the Federal Government, but most of which are leased to private parties or serve governmental agencies. On the Anacostia River are about 23/4 miles of commercial water front on which are located seven privately owned and two Government wharves and 3,500 linear feet of bulkhead with slips for governmental agencies. Some of the wharves and slips have transfer and rail facilities. The wharves of the Wash- 422 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 ington Harbor are only open to the public by special arrangement, except for the District of Columbia fish wharves on the Washington Channel. Terminal facilities, except for those in the Washington Channel, are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredgingby contract in the Anacostia River and Virginia Channel was in progress from July 1, 1937, to January 11, 1938. A total of 621,879 cubic yards, credit, was placed in the rehandling basin at Gravelly Point at a cost of $114,387.41. The U. S. hydraulic dredge Dalecarliawas en- gaged from July 1, 1937, to December 7, 1937, rehandling the material from contract dredging, placing 672,170 cubic yards in the deposit basin at a cost of $49,144.54. The U. S. derrickboat Atlas was engaged from August 1 to 10, 1937, in reinforcing the levees around the de- posit basin at Gravelly Point, placing a total of 5,209 cubic yards at a cost of $833.64, and from August 11 to 25 in dredging a shoal over the outfall sewer in the Anacostia River, removing 7,906 cubic yards at a cost of $1,495.24. The U. S. derrick boat Benning was engaged from February 1 to 15, 1938, in dredging a shoal over the outfall sewer in the Anacostia River removing 2,442 cubic yards at a cost of $1,199.78. The tidal gates were operated and repaired throughout the year at a cost of $1,990.32. Surveys and investigations were made at a total cost of $9,017.15. The costs for the year were $178,068.08, of which $115,537.01 was applied to new work and $62,531.07 was applied to maintenance. The expenditures were $140,029.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 50 percent completed, consisting of the completion of channels and basins in the Anacostia River and partial completion at forks of the channel at Hains Point. The controlling depth at mean low water in August 1937 was 20.2 feet in the Virginia Channel, Potomac River, for a width of 400 feet, and 22.5 feet in the Washington Channel, Potomac River, for a width of 300 feet. In February 1938 it was 24 feet in the Anacostia River for a width of 400 feet downstream from the Anacostia Bridge and for a width of 200 feet upstream from the Anacostia Bridge to the foot of Fifteenth Street SE., except immediately under the drawspan of the bridge, where the controlling depth was 22.1 feet for a width of 100 feet. The total costs of the existing project were $335,273.94, of which $162,006.33 was for new work and $173,267.61 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $335,222.71. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938, $50,882.56, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable July 1, 1938------------------------------------- $259. 65 New work: Removal of rock from Virginia Channel between Memorial Bridge and Easbys Point, approximately 2,000 cubic yards, by con- tract (July to October 1938) ----------------------------------- 37, 000.00 Maintenance: Removal of snags and debris from the channel spans of the bridges across the Virginia Channel, with derrick boat Atlas, 1 month (July 1938) ---------------------------------------------- 3, 000. 00 Maintenance and repair of tidal gates, Tidal Basin, by hired labor (July 1938 to June 1939) ----------------------------------- 7, 000. 00 Surveys and investigations by hired labor (July 1938 to June 1939) _--------------___ _ -- ____ 3, 622. 91 Total maintenance-------------------------- - 13, 622. 91 Total for all work-- ........ ---- ________-- - 50, 882. 56 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 423 The additional sum of $87,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Dredging Virginia Channel between the railroad and Memorial bridges, by contract (August to November 1939) ---------------- $80, 000 Miaintenance and repair of tidal gates, Tidal Basin, by hired labor (July 1939 to June 1940) -------------------------------------- 5, 000 Surveys and investigations by hired labor (July 1939 to June 1940)- 2,000 Total-------------------------------------------------- 87, 000 No funds are requested for new work to complete the project, as dredging and rock removal in the upper Virginia Channel and at entrance to the Washington Channel are not necessary for present navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $3, 191, 007. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 2, 004, 877. 23 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------5, 195, 884. 34 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 259. 65 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 5,195, 624. 69 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 50, 882. 56 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------5, 246, 507. 25 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work...-----------------------------------------.................---......----------......... $46, 469. 32 $115, 537. 01 Cost of maintenance .... ..------------- $34, 096. 07 -$6, 968. 62 $12, 441.33 98, 295. 21 62, 531. 07 Total cost.---------------- 34, 096. 07 -6, 968.62 12. 441. 33 144, 764. 53 178, 018. 08 Total expended .------------------ 68, 561. 81 -481, 045. 29 10, 592. 85 184, 600. 34 140, 029. 52 Allotted-------.---------------- 43,330.95 -509, 716. 50 92, 000.00 199, 000.00 70, 603. 06 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $120, 309. 02 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936----------------------- $23, 603. 06 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------- 77,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 7, 000. 00 107, 603. 06 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 227, 912. 08 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment,-----------------37, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------190, 912. 08 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $165, 029. 52 Less reimbursements collected ----------------------- 25, 000. 00 140, 029. 52 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------- --- 50, 882. 56 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 259. 65 Balance available June 30, 1938_ 50, 622. 91 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------------------- 12", 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ---- ----------------- 87, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 424 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 2. POTOMAC RIVER, NORTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON CHANNEL, D. C. Location.-The area covered by the project is the north side of the Washington Channel water front upstream of the War College, all located in the District of Columbia. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 560.) Existing project.-This provides for development of the commer- cial water front of the Washington Channel by construction of (1) a yacht harbor in four sections on the upstream half of the section, with berthing space for about 286 boats; (2) two wharves for activi- ties of the District of Columbia; (3) three wharves for existing trans- portation lines and general service; (4) construction of bulkhead walls; (5) removal of the old and dilapidated existing structures, etc. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1937, is $2,827,500, of which the District of Columbia is to contribute $389,000, the cost of the two wharves for District of Columbia activities. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 13, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-The approved project provides that the Dis- trict of Columbia shall contribute $389,000 toward the cost of the improvement, of which $69,000 has been appropriated. An addi- tional $64,000 will become available July 1, 1938. It is expected the balance will be appropriated at the rate of $64,000 annually. Terminal facilities.-The entire commercial water front is Govern- ment owned, and of the 30 wharves only 4 can be classed as modern. The District of Columbia constructed in 1916 a municipal fish wharf and a harbor police wharf partially completed at a total cost of $236.360. The facilities are considered inadequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies, designs, and estimates were made for the yacht basins, commercial piers, and buildings. Plans and specifications for contract construction were completed and advertised for the first unit of scheduled project work, and commenced for the second unit. The cost for the year for the foregoing items was $7,592.19. Surveys and core borings were made at the site of the proposed structures at a cost of $4,850 91. The United States derrick boat Atlas was engaged from April 18 to June 28, 1938, in dredging and clearing the east half of yacht basins Nos. 1 and 2 and depositing the dredged material in scows. The United States derrick boat Benning was engaged from April 21 to June 28, 1938, in unloading scows at the Gravelly Point deposit basin. A total of 1,420 piles were pulled, and 43,550 cubic yards of material were removed and deposited at a cost of $33,371.95. The costs for the year for new work were $45,815.05, and the expenditures were $56,216.44. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plansand specifications were pre- pared and a contract advertised, and the clearing and dredging of a portion of the area for the first unit of scheduled contract work was completed. The existing project is 2.1 percent completed. The con- trolling depth in Washington Channel was 22.5 feet for a width of 300 feet in August 1937. The costs were $59,858.20 for new work and the expenditures were $68,826.16. Provosed operations.-The balance unexnended July 1, 1938, $584,853.84, including contribution of $69,000, together with a con- RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 425 tribution to be made of $64,000 and accounts receivable of $25,000, making a total of $673,853.84, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable ---------------------------------------- $17,014.61 New work: Preparation of plans and specifications for yacht basins and commercial pier (July 1938 to June 1939) ------------------ 9, 339. 23 Completion of removal of old bulkheads and dredging slips for downstream sections of yacht units Nos. 1 and 2, with United States derrick boat and hired labor (July 1938)------------2, 500. 00 Construction of downstream sections of yacht units Nos. 1 and 2, by contract (August 1938 to June 1939) ------------------ 370,000. 00 Removal of old bulkheads and dredging slips for upstream sec- tions of yacht units Nos. 1 and 2 with United States derrick boats (September to November 1938) ---------------__ __ 29, 000. 00 Construction of upstream sections of yacht units Nos. 1 and 2, by contract, about 78 percent (December 1938 to June 1939)__ 246, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------- 673, 853. 84 The additional sum of $285,300, exclusive of contribution of $64,000 by the District of Columbia, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in construction of a general purpose wharf by contract. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $59, 858. 20 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------59, 858.20 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 982. 57 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 60, 840. 77 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 25, 00. 00 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-----------------------85, 840. 77 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 17, 014. 61 Net total expenditures--- 8, 826. 16 6--------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 515, 853. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------584, 680.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..-- -----------------..------------------------ $14, 043. 15 $45, 815. 05 Cost of maintenance ..------------------------------------- ----------------- ------------- ------------- Total expended-------- --------------....-------------- .....--------- 2, 609. 72 1---- 56, 216. 44 Allotted ...------------- ------..............-------------------- --------------..... 15, 000. 00 569, 680. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------- $2, 390. 28 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $284, 680. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------285, 000. 00 569, 680. 00 Amount to be accounted for --------------------------- 572, 070. 28 Gross amount expended--------------- ----------- 56, 216. 44 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------------- 515, 853. 84 426 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- $17, 014. 61 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 498, 839. 23 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938___------------------------------ 25, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------------523, 839. 23 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---------------------------------------- 1, 853, 700. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -------------------------------------- 285, 300. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- ----------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures_ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938;------------------------------- $69, 00. 00 Total amount contributed to June 30, 1938----------------------- 69, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ..------------ Cost of maintenance .--------------------- .------------------------------------------------------ Total expended...----------------------------------------------- Contributed...............-------------------------------..............-----------.......................................-------------- $69, 000 Amount contributed (First Deficiency Appropriation Act March 5, 1938) ------------------------------------------------------- 69, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 19386------------------------ 69, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be contributed for completion of existing project -------------------------------------------- 256, 000. 00 SExclusive of available funds and $64,000 available July 1, 1938, from District of Columbia Appropriation Act. CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR POTOMAC RIVER, NORTH SIDE OF WASHINGTON CHANNEL, D. C. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------- $59, 858. 20 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 59, 858. 20 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-.... 982. 57 Net total cost to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 60, 840. 77 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------------25, 000. 00 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------------------------85, 840. 77 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 17, 014. 61 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 68. 826. 16 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- __ 584, 853. 84 Total amount appropriated and contributed to June 30, 1938___ 653, 680. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work__ $14, 043. 15 $45, 815. 05 Cost of maintenance-------- ---------------------------- Total expended ........... ...... ... ..... ...... 12. 609. 72 56, 216. 44 Allotted and contributed-...----.-.....-... -.... ....... . -. 15. 000. 00 638, 680. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 427 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937___---------------------------- $2,390.28 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- ------ tion Act approved July 19, 19.37_ -- $284, 680 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------- 285, 000 Amount contributed (First Deficiency Appropriation Act, Mar. 5, 1938) ------------------------------------ 69, 000 638, 680. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 641, 070. 28 Gross amount expended---------------------------------------- 56, 216. 44 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------ 584, 853. 84 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 17,014. 61 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 567, 839. 23 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_------------------------------ 25, 000.0O Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 592, 839.23 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---- ---- ------- 2, 109, 700. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1944, for new work 1-- --------- ------ 285, 300. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds and $64,000 available July 1, 1938, from District of Columbia appropriation act. 3. POTOMAC RIVER BELOW WASHINGTON, D. C. Location.-The Potomac River is formed 21 miles below Cumber- land, Md., and flows southeasterly to the Chesapeake Bay, about 80 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Charts Nos. 557, 558, 559, and 560.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 24 feet (leepl at mean low water and 200 feet wide between the mouth of the river and Washington, D. C., a distance of 108 miles. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.3 feet at the mouth, 3 feet at Washington; ex- treme, 2 feet at the mouth, 4.5 feet at Washington; irregular, 2.4 feet at mouth, 7.5 feet at Washington. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1891 was $158,400. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899 (H. Doc. No. 33, 52d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the annual Report for 1902, page 1038, and in House Document No. 859, Sixtieth Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-In general, the improvement is a main river channel, so that terminal facilities are only served where the channel runs close to either bank of the river. In all, 23 wharves are thus served. These wharves are of open and solid fill construction and bulkhead type. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. derrick boat Atlas was engaged on July 16 and 21, 1937, in removing six large trees from the Potomac River in the vicinity of Clifton Beach and Sandy Point, and from July 25 to 31 in removing four scow loads of snags and debris from Bellevue Wharf and placing them on the levee at Gravelly Point at a total cost of $1,370.20. The Atlas was engaged on November 10, 1937, in removing seven snags and trees from Bellevue Wharf at a cost of $129.40. Surveys and investiga- 428 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 tions were carried on at a cost of $189.83. The costs for the year were $1,689.43, all applied to maintenance. The expenditures were $1,935.40. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1905 at a saving of $4,564 under the estimated cost. The controlling depths are as follows: Name of bar Controlling depth Date Feet Naval Magazine---- --------------------------------------------- 24. 7 June 1937. Marshall Hall --------------------------------------------------- 24. 8 Do. Mattawoman .....---- ------------------------------------------------ 24. 6 December 1936. Upper Smith Point---- ------------------------------------------- 24. 5 October 1936. Lower Smith Point-Maryland Point.--------------------------------- 24. 0 March 1936. Kettle Bottom - --------------------------------------------------- 24. 0 March 1935. The costs were $153,836 for new work and $435,787.60 for main- tenance, which includes $1,000 for Little Wicomico River, Va., $1,000 for Herring Creek, Md., and $1,000 for Coan River, Va., a total of $589,623.60. The expenditures were $589,623.60. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940, as it is believed that maintenance will not be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_--------------------------- $153, 836. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------435, 787. 60 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------589, 623. 60 Net total expenditures---------------------------------------- 589, 623.60 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- ------------------ 589, 623. 60 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------- -------------- -------- ---------------------------- Cost of maintenance------------- $1,000 $1,000 $51, 366.79 $81,350.62 $1,689.43 Total expended------------------ 1,000 1,000 50, 913. 11 81. 558. 33 1,935. 40 ------------------- Allotted---......... 1, 000 92,000 39, 000. 00 8, 943. 48 -4, 536. 64 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_--------------------------- ----- $6, 472. 04 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ---------------- 4, 536. 64 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 1, 935. 40 Gross amount expended----------------------------------------- 1, 935. 40 4. MONROE BAY AND CREEK, VA. Location.-Located in Westmoreland County, Va., 75 miles in a southerly direction from Washington, D. C., Monroe Bay is a slight indentation on the right bank of the Potomac River. Monroe Creek is a tidal stream 5 miles in length and discharges into Monroe Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558.) Existing proect.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide, 8 feet deep, and 950 feet long, through the bar at the entrance, and within the creek a channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep and 2,500 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASH INGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 429 long, with turning and anchorage basin 500 feet in width at the upper end in the vicinity of the Colonial Beach waterworks. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is 1.6 feet, with winds causing variations of 2 to 3 feet. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1928 was $15,200. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $700. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 172, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There are 11 small wharves and landings in the creek, all of which are privately owned and open to the public by special arrangements. None of the wharves have terminal or transfer facilities, and the structures are considered inadequate for present and future needs. Operations and results during fi cal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931, at a saving of $2,740 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth in November 1936 was 8.4 feet at mean low water at the entrance channel and 6.0 feet within the creek. The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $12,460.07, all for new work. Proposed operations.-None. No funds are available. The sum of $7,000 can be profitably: expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging on the inner channel and basin by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------12, 460. 0'7 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 12, 460. 07 Net total expenditures------------------------------------12, 460. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 19381----------------------- 2, 460. 07 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-------------------- ---- ------ 7,000. 00 5. NEALE SOUND, MD. Location.-Neale Sound is a tidal estuary of the Wicomico River, Charles County, Md.; situated near the junction of the Potomac and Wicomico Rivers, 38 miles upstream of Chesapeake Bay. It ex- tends in a southeasterly direction parallel with the Potomac River, from which it is separated by Cobb Island and a marshy, barrier shore which is breached in a number of places. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 558.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide through the lower entrance and a second channel 6 feet deep at the upper entrance extending from deep water within the sound through the marshy barrier at the head of Cobb Island to deep water in the Potomac, with widths of 60 feet within the sound and 80 feet elsewhere. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is 1.9 feet, with variations of 1 to 3 feet caused by winds. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1937, is $15,600, exo]u- sive of $1,000 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,100. 430 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 159, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The approved project provides that local in- terests shall contribute $1O000 toward the cost of the work, furnish free of cost to the United States necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, release the United States and its agents from all dam- ages to oyster grounds attributable to the work of improvement, and agree to provide a satisfactory wharf open to the public on equal terms. It is expected that these requirements will be met when funds become available. Terminal facilities.-One wharf open to the public, 32 small pri- vately-owned wharves and stages, and 1 small marine railway are located on the waterway. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. One additional wharf open to the public should be provided on Neale Sound to meet the requirements of prospective sea-food commerce when the waterway is improved under the adopted project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys were made and specifications were prepared for dredging. There were no costs or expenditures for the year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work except preparation of plans and specifications for dredging has been done under the project. The controlling depths in May 1938, were 4.8 feet for a width of 40 feet at the lower entrance and 0.6 foot for a width of 60 feet at the upper entrance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $16,600, including $1,000 to be contributed by local interests, will be expended for new work by dredging about 65,000 cubic yards by con- tract, August 1938. This will complete the project. No additional funds can be expended during the fiscal year 1940, as it is believed that maintenance will not be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------- $15, 600. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------------ 5, 600. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance _-------- - -------------------------------- ---------- Total expended ...-------------------- ...------------------------- Allotted .........------------...... $15, 600 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- $15, 600 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------------- 15, 600 RIVERS AND HARBORS--WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 431 6. LITTLE WICOMICO RIVER, VA. Location.-Little Wicomico River is a tidal estuary 6 miles in length lying in Northumberland County, Va., flowing in a south- easterly direction to the Potomac River, which it enters on the right bank one-half mile upstream of its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 557.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide, extending from deep water in the Potomac River to deep water in Little Wicomico River, for two stone jetties extending to the 8-foot contour in the Potomac River, and for bulkhead walls from the inner ends thereof extending suffi- ciently into Little Wicomico River to stabilize the dredged inner channel. The mean tidal range is 1.2 feet in the Potomac River at the entrance and about 1.0 foot within the river, with winds caus- ing variations of 2 to 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1935, was $75,000, in- cluding $5,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1935) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935. (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 24, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two wharves open to the public and numerous small wharves and stagings for private use, an oyster- shucking and packing plant, and a marine railway and boatbuilding yard. These facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging under con- tract was in progress from October 13 to December 17, 1937, a total of 156,362 cubic yards being deposited in adjacent areas. The cost of the work was $26,358.13, including preparation (f plans and speci- fications. The cost of extra work in the previous fiscal year under a contract for construction for jetties and bulkheads was $1,923.48 less the sum of $171.08 received for liquidated damages. The total costs for the year were $28,110.53, all applied to new work and the expend- itures were $43,109.19. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937. The controlling depth was 5.9 feet for a width of 150 feet in March 1938. The costs and expenditures for new work were $81,885.43 United States funds and $5,000 contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $8,000 will be applied to maintenance in reinforcing jetties with stone purchased under contract during August and September 1938. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as it is believed that maintenance will not be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 1$81,885. 43 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------81, 885. 43 Net total expenditures-------------------------- ---------- -181, 885. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------ -------------- 8, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- --- - 89. 885. 43 I In addition, $5,000 was expended from contributed funds. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-28 432 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .----- ..-------------- ---------------------------- $53, 774. 90 $28, 110. 53 Cost of maintenance ..............----- ---- -------------- ------- -------------- --------- Total expended......---.........---....----------- 38, 776. 24 43, 109. 19 00 -------------- --------------............ $70,000. Allotted---------........................------.............-------------- 19, 885. 43 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------_ ------------------ $31,223.76 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937----------------- $12, 200. 00 Amount allotted from War Deparatment Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 ------------------ 8, 000. 00 20, 200. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------- ------------------- 51, 423. 76 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------------ 314. 57 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 51, 109. 19 Gross amount expended---- ------------------------------- 43, 109. 19 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 8, 000. 00 7. ST. JEROMES CREEK, MD. Location.-St. Jeromes Creek is a tidal estuary in St. Marys County, Md., on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, 6 miles north of Point Lookout, at the mouth of the Potomac River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 557.) Previous project.-The original project for improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. The total costs and expenditures were $26,500. For further details see Annual Renort for 1890, page 114. Ex'sting project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep from Chesapeake Bay to the vicinity of Airedele, thence 60 feet wide to deep water in the creek, with a turning basin of the same depth 200 feet wide and 300 feet long opposite Airedele. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide is 1.3 feet, with variations due to winds of 1 to 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1937 is $19,500. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1.600. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 174, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The approved project provides that local inter- ests shall furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil-dis- posal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required and release the United States and its agents from any claims for dam- ages attributable to the work of improvement. It is expected that these requirements will be met promptly. Terminal facilities.-One substantial wharf open to the public is located at Airedele near the entrance. There are no other commercial wharves on the waterway, but a number of small wharves serve individual boat operators. It is considered that the present terminal facilities are adequate for present and prospective commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 433 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys were made and specifications were prepared for dredging. There were no costs or ex- penditures for the year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Under the previous project the entrance channel across the bay shore was partially completed in 1886. No work except preparation of plans and specifications for dredging has been done on the existing project. The controlling depth in May 1938 was 4 feet for a width of 70 feet to turning basin site at Airedele and 2.0 feet for a width of 100 feet immediately upstream of the basin. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $19,500 will be expended for new work by dredging about 80,000 cubic yards by contract, September and October 1938. This will complete the project. No additional funds can be expended during the fiscal year 1940, as it is believed that maintenance will not be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $26, 500 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------------ 26, 500 Net total expenditures--------------- ----------------------------- 26. 570 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------------19, 500 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------- 46, 000 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .- ---- -.-------------- ------------ ----- -------------- -------------- Cost of maintenance_.-------- - -------------- ------------ ---------------- -------------- ---------- Total expended---------------- Allotted........--------------.. --------------------------------------------------- $19,500 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938_------------------- $19, 500 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------------------- 19, 500 8. RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, VA. Location.-Rises in Virginia, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and flows southeasterly about 212 miles to Chesapeake Bay, which it en- ters about 40 miles north of Old Point Comfort. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 534, 535, 536.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871, and modified in 1879. The cost and expenditures to 1905 were $310,645.83, of which $197,145.83 was for new work an] $113,500 for maintenance. For further details see page 1793 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide between the mouth and Port Royal and 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide between Port Royal and Fredericksburg by dredg- ing and the construction of 20,401 feet of crib and pile dikes and 434 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 1,906 feet of riprap-stone dikes, the latter being also designed to retain the excavated material deposited behind them. The length of section included in the project is 107 miles. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 2.8 feet at Fred- ericksburg, 1.6 feet at Tappahannock; extreme, 3.5 feet at Fredericks- burg, 2.5 feet at Tappahannock; irregular, 6 feet at Fredericksburg, 5 feet at Tappahannock. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1905 was $171,000, ex- clusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1926) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $22,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905 (Annual Report for 1906, pp. 1110-1113). The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1910, page 1364. Terminal facilities.-In the section under improvement, extending from Fredericksburg, Va., to Tappahannock, Va., a distance of 65 miles, there are 24 wharves, of which 9 are solid bulkhead type and 15 are open pile structures. From Tappahannock to the mouth there are 16 open pile wharves. The terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hydraulic dredge Talcott was engaged from July 12 to August 28, 1937, in dredging the followinc bars: Frederieksburg, Pollocks, Pratt, Spotts- wood, Castle Ferry, Hollywood, Hayfield, Farleyvale, and Hopyard. A total of 176,693 cubic yards was placed in adjacent deposit areas. The costs and expenditures for the year were $38,800, all applied to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1910. The controlling depth March 1938 was 10.9 feet at mean low water. The costs and expenditures of the existing project were $754,672.85, of which $217,487.20 was for new work and $537,185.65 for maintenance, which includes $994.59 for Parrotts Creek, and $1,000, each for Greenvale, Mill, and Beach Creeks, and $1,600 for Queens Creek, Va., of which $600 was contributed by local interests. Proposed operations.-None. No funds available. The sum of $35,000 can be expended profitably during the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging on five shoals in the upper Rappa- hannock River. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------- --------------- $414, 633. 03 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_------------------------ 1650, 085. 65 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938..----__ 1,064, 718. 68 Net total expenditures ---------------------------------- 1,064, 718. 68 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 11, 064, 718. 68 1 In addition, $600 contributed funds were expended for maintenance. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new work-- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - --- - - - - -- - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost of maintenance__---------- $43, 316. 36 -$2, 417. 55 $54, 356. 53 $30, 643.47 $38,800 Total expended..___ _ ....---- 41, 536. 39 4, 197. 52 42, 024. 38 42,975. 62 38. 800 Allotted-------..... ----_ -- 44, 733. 91 33, 000. 00 61, 000. 00 38, 800 RIVERS- AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 435 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act ap- proved May 15, 1936-------------------------------------- $45, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-----6---------- , 200. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 38, 800. 00 Gross amount expended--------------------------------------- 38, 800. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 for maintenance------------------------------- 35, 000. 00 9. HOSKINS CREEK, VA. Location.-Hoskins Creek is a tributary on the right bank of the Rappahannock River in Essex County, Va., 42 miles upstream from its mouth in Chesapeake Bay and one-half mile downstream from the town of Tappahannock, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep from that depth in the Rappahannock River to the highway bridge three- fourths mile above the mouth of the creek, with widths of 100 feet in the river and 60 feet within the creek and a turning basin of the same depth 200 feet wide and 250 feet long near the head of the channel. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is 1.6 feet, with variations of 1 to 2 feet caused by winds. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1937 is $15,700, exclusive of $500 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Dec. No. 8, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The approved project provides that local in- terests shall contribute $500 toward the initial cost of the improve- ment, provide and maintain adequate public terminals open to all on equal terms, and furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. It, is expected that these requirements will be met when funds become available. Terminal facilities.-A bulkhead landing and a small wharf serve present navigation adequately. Two bulkhead landings open to tho public, in addition to new privately owned terminals, would be required to serve prospective navigation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys were made and specifications were prepared for dredging. There were no costs or expenditures for the year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work except preparation of plans and specifications for dredging has been done under the project. The controlling depth in June 1938 was 1.8 feet for a width of 100 feet at the entrance to the creek. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $16,200, including $500 to be contributed by local interests, will be expended for new work by dredging about 90,000 cubic yards by con- tract, July 1938. This will complete the project. No additional funds can be expended during the fiscal year 1940, as it is believed that maintenance will not be necessary. 436 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_---------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures ___ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------ $15, 700 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 15, 700 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .--------- Cost of new work----------- -------------- --------------------------- Cost of maintenance ....------------------------------------- ------------------------- ------------- Total expended-..-.........................-------------- Allotted..------------ .......-------------------------------------------------------- $15, 700 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938--------------___ --------------------------- $15, 700 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------------- 15, 700 10. MULBERRY CREEK, VA. Location.--The creek is a tidal estuary about 21/2 miles in length in Lancaster County, Va., entering the left bank of the Rappahannock River, 26 miles upstream of its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide at mean low water and 900 feet long through the bar at the mouth of the creek. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.7 feet; extreme, 2.6 feet; and irregular, 4.5 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1924, was $2,500. There is no approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. No. 482, 68th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are two private oyster-shucking wharves, one cannery, and one oystershell grinding plant, all near the mouth of the creek, and four shore landings farther upstream, all open to the public. The existing facilities are considered adequate. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1928. The channel is in fair condition, the controlling depth in March 1938 being 5.6 feet for a width of 80 feet. The cost under the existing project was $2,500, of which $2,392.60 was for new work and $107.40 was for maintenance. The expenditure was $2,500. Proposed operations.-None. No funds are available. The sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging on channel across the bar at the mouth by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- $2, 392. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 07. 40 1--------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------2, 500. 00 Net total expenditures---------2, 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- -------------- 2, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance_--_--- _ 5, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 437 11. URBANNA CREEK, VA. Location.-Urbanna Creek rises in Virginia, flows in an easterly direction about 5 miles to the Rappahannock River, which it enters about 15 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 535.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 150 feet wide and 10 feet deep, at mean low water, nine-tenths of a mile through the outer and inner bars, with a turning basin of the same depth at the head of steamboat navigation, and for jetties to protect the channel through the outer bar. The jettties are 2,612 feet long- one of riprap, 1,895 feet long, and one of timber, 717 feet long. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 1.5 feet; extreme, 2.5 feet; irregular, 4.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1897, was $70,000. The latest (1917) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Act Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1879 Channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide through bar at Annual Report, 1875, pt. 1, entrance. p. 139. Extended to include removal of bar -within harbor.......---------- Annual Report, 1884, pt. 1, p. 158. Two brush and oyster-shell dikes at entrances------------...............Annual Report, 1889, pt. 2, p. 1009. A jetty at upstream side of entrance....................--------------------. Annual Report, 1897, pt. 2, p. 1335. The latest published map is in Annual Report for 1890, page 1070. Terminal facilities.-This waterway has 11 improved wharves of open-pile construction, and a marine railway. There are several shore landings intermittently used by craft for embarking lumber, and there are several small wharves used for private purposes and of no com- mercial importance. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hydraulic dredge Talcott was engaged September 1 and 2, 1937, in removing shoals in the entrance channel; A total of 24,289 cubic yards was dredged and placed in adjacent deposit areas. The costs and expendi- tures for the year were $2,633.58, all applied to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1914 at a saving of $31,188 under the estimated cost. The jetties were completed in 1913 and the dredging in 1914. The stone jetty is in .good condition; the timber dike has been partially destroyed. The controlling depth in April 1938 was 10 3 feet at mean low water. The costs and expenditures were $84,375.74, of which $38,811.77 was for new work and $45,563.97 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940, as it is believed that main- tenance will not be necessary. 438 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1.938--- ---------------------- $38, 811.77 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 45, 563.97 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 84, 375. 74 Net total expenditures-- ----------------------------- 84, 375. 74 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------84, 375. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--..-------.--------------- ----------------------------- Cost of aintenance---------------............................... .........------------------------------------------- $2, 633. 58 Total expended ---------------------------.................... .......--------------------- -------------- 2, 633. 58 Allotted...........--------------- --------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- 2, 633. 58 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936------------ ---------------------------- $6, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-- --------------- 3, 366. 42 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------------2, 633. 58 Gross amount expended ----- ------------------------------- 2, 633. 58 12. MATTAPONI RIVER, VA. Location.-Rises in Virginia and flows in a southeasterly direction for about 120 miles to its junction with the Pamunkey River at West Point, Va., forming the York River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Chart No. 504.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, and modified by River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892. The total cost and expenditures were $111,689.71, of which $51,249.48 was for new work and $60,440.23 for maintenance. For further details see page 531 of Annual Report for 1918. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the mouth to Locust Grove, a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Locust Grove to Rosespout, with a basin im- mediately above Rosespout 7 feet deep, 180 feet wide, and 400 feet long, and snagging between the mouth and Dunkirk, Va. The dis- tances from the mouth to Locust Grove, Rosespout, and Dunkirk are 28, 34, and 41 miles, respectively. The plane of reference is mean low water. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 3.9 at Walkerton, 2.9 at West Point; extreme. 4 5 at Walkertop. 3 9 feet at West Point; ir- regular, 7 feet at Walkerton, 6 feet at West Point. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $19,250, exclusive of am'ount expended on previous projects. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,500. Th) ev-iting project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Act Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,19'9 Improved channels to Pointers (Rosespout) H. Doe. No. 861, 64th Cong., 1st sess. and snaOging to Dunkirk. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project authorized_---------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. No. 47, 73d Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 439 Local cooperation.-The approved project provides that local in- terests shall furnish suitable deposit areas for dredged material with- out cost to the United States. These requirements will be met when funds become available. Terminal facilities.-Pointerswharf, a shore landing, is the prin- cipal terminal in the portion of the waterway covered by the dredg- ing project. In the portion of the waterway between Walkerton and Pointers there are two shore landings. In the deeper portions of the waterway below Walkerton there are about 13 wharves of open-pile construction and about 13 shore landings. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the modification authorized in 1935, and no expenditure for new work was required under the project prior to modification as channels of project dimensions had been secured by the operating requirements of hydraulic dredges under the previous project. The controlling depth in March 1938 was 8.0 feet to Locust Grove and 5.2 feet to Rosespout (Pointers). The costs and expenditures under the existing project were $50,057.22, all for maintenance. Proposed operations.-None. No funds are available. The sum of $27,250 can be expended profitably during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Dredging channels between mouth and Rosespout, by con- tract (July and August 1939) _ __------------------------------------_ $19, 250 Maintenance: Dredging Robinsons Bar by contract (July 1939) __ 5, 000 Removal of snags and overhanging trees from Walkerton to Aylett by hired labor (July 1939) ------------------------------------ 3, 000 Total maintenance---------- --------------------------- 8, 000 Total for all work------------------------------------ 27, 250 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------$51, 249. 48 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 110, 497. 45 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 746. 93 1-------------61, Net total expenditures -- -------------- 161, 746. 93 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 61, 746. 93 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ------------ - .. C ost of new w ork .. . . . . . . . .---. . ..- ...---- ---- .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . .. ------... Cost of maintenance......------------- $4,266. 56 $200 ------------- $4, 000 ------------- T'otal expended----------------- 4, 266. 56 200 _ -4, 000 --- - ---- Allotted..----------------------4, 406. 17 -------------- $4, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------------------------------- $19, 250. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work----------------------- 19, 250. 00 For maintenance ------------------ _-- -- 8,000. 00 Total __-------------- 27, 250. 00 440 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 13. PAMUNKEY RIVER, VA. Location.-Rises in Virginia and flows in a southeasterly direction for 130 miles to its junction with the Mattaponi River at West Point, Va., forming the York River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 504.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide between Bassett Ferry and the mouth of the river, a distance of 50 miles. The tidal ranges are: Mean, 2.9 feet at West Point, 4 feet at Newcastle Ferry; extreme, 3.5 feet at West Point, 5 feet at Newcastle Ferry; irregular, 6 feet at West Point, 7.5 feet at Newcastle Ferry. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1875 was $17,508. The estimated cost was revised in 1908 to $55,000 to cover increased depth and width of channel below Bassett Ferry. The latest (1926) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Act Work authorized Documents and reports June 14,1880 Dredging and snagging for channel 5 to 6 feet deep and 40 to 60 Annual Report, 1875, pt. 2, feet wide to Hanovertown, Va. p. 162. For channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide on lower bars with Annual Report, 1885, pt. 2, dikes on 2 bars. p. 982. Limits dredging and snagging for channel 7 feet deep and 100 Annual Report, 1908, pt. 1, feet wide to Bassett Ferry. p. 249. The latest published map is in Annual Report for 1890, page 1074. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves existing in the improved section. Six shore landings are located along the banks where deep water is available. They appear to be adequate for the requirements of present and prospective commerce. In the deep portion of the waterway below the section under improvement there exist 20 wharves or landings. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal, year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1913, at a saving of about $15.000 under the estimated cost. Channels aggregating 1.6 miles were dredged. Longitudinal sheet- pile dikes, aggregating 1,478 linear feet, and permeable spur dikes, aggregating 2,332 linear feet, have been built. The dikes are in good condition. The controlling depth in March 1938 was 6.2 feet at mean low water, except at the extreme upper end of the project. The costs and expenditures were $31,376 44 for new work and $104,248.53 for maintenance, a total of $135,624.97. Proposed operations.-None. No funds are available. The sum of $9,000 can be expended profitably during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Dredging 5 shoals in upper section by contract (August 1939) .--- $6, 000 Removal of snags and overhanging trees from channels by hired labor (July 1939) ------------------------------------- 3,000 Total---------------------------- ----- 9, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 441 Cost and flnancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $31,376.44 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 04, 248. 53 1---------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------135, 624. 97 Net total expenditures----------------------------------------135, 624. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- _ __ 135, 624. 97 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- _......--- - -------------- ------------------------------------ Cost of mrraintenance.... ..-------------.$5, 379. 73 $1, 017. 91 $2, 756. 03 $7, 243.97 Total expended---.....--......------------...... 5, 379. 73 1, 017. 91 18. 46 9, 981. 54 Allotted 6, 362. 07 .----------------------- 10, 000. 00 .................- I Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ----------- ------------------------ $9, 000. 00 14. CHANNEL CONNECTING YORK RIVER, VA., WITH BACK CREEK TO SLAIGHT'S WHARF Location.-The channel known as the, Thorofare lies in York County, Va., 39 miles northerly from Norfolk, Va., and connects Back Creek, a tidal estuary on the west shore of Chesapeake Bay, with the York River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 494.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep and 80 feet wide across the York River flats, and 60 feet wide through the Thorofare. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean tidal range is 2.4 feet with winds causing variations of 2 to 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1934, including $2,500 contributed by local interests, was $22,500. The latest (1935) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 6, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are no landings or other facilities on the Thorofare. A public wharf and a number of small wharves and landings in Back Creek serve the individual owners. These facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging under contract and by hired labor was continued from July 1 to August 21, 1937. A total of 50,182 cubic yards was removed and placed in adjacent de- posit areas at a cost of $11,060.60 for contract work and $312.09 for hired labor. The costs for the year for new work were $8,872.69 United States funds and $2,500 contributed funds. The expenditures were $14,854.71 United States funds and $2,500 contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1937 at a saving of $5,145 under the estimated cost. The control- ling depth in August 1937 was 7.0 feet. The costs and expenditures for new work were $14,854.71 United States funds and $2,500 contrib- uted funds, a total of $17,354.71. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940, as it is believed that main- tenance will not be necessary. 442 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------ ----------- $14, 854. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 14, 854. 71 Net total expenditures------------------------------------------ 114, 854. 71 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 14, 854. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ------ _ -------- --------------- $5, 982. 02 $8,872. 69 Cost of maintenance ---------- --------------------------- ---------------------------- Total expended .... .....------------------ -. _-_ --- 14, 854. 71 Allotted ....----------- ---------------------.................. 7, 000. 00 1-------------- 2, 145. 29 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------------$17, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 2, 145. 29 Net amount to be accounted for 4, 854. 71 1----------------------------- Gross amount expended_------------------------------ $17, 354. 71 Less reimbursements collected------------------------- 2, 500. 00 14, 854. 71 1 In addition, $2,500 was expended from contributed funds. 15. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the year amounted to $64,145.47, and the expenditures were $68,548.92. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $39,450.46, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to ex)enses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $45,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------$469, 362. 21 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 469, 362. 21 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 4, 595. 93 Net total expenditures 464, 766. 28 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------_ -------- 39, 450. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 504, 216. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--- '----------- Cost of maintenance_------------ $28, 971. 07 $59, 851. 40 $54, 278. 08 $58, 635. 55 $64, 145.47 Total expended ...---------------- 30, 249. 12 59, 853. 39 52, 364. 48 53, 145. 19 68, 548. 92 Allotted___ ---------------------- 62, 950. 00 65, 800. 00 33, 446. 74 38, 200. 00 99, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $8, 999. 38 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15. 1936 958.50 $-------------------------4, Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937_ -___---- -__54,041. 50 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 443 Amount allotted from War Department Civil. Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938------------------- $40, 000. 00 $99, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for--_ 1-------------------------- 07, 99. 38 Gross amount expended--------------------------------- ------ 68, 548. 92 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-_--------- --- 39, 450. 46 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 4, 595. 9,3 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 34, 854. 53 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------ 45,000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 16. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full report June 30, 1938 Estimated Name of project see Annu- amount al Report required to for- New work Maintenance complete 1 1. Potomac River at Alexandria, Va. .-------- 1936 $95, 214. 52 $163, 556. 22 Completed. 2. Occoquan Creek, Va. -------------------------- 1936 66, 252. 95 81, 033. 90 $22,700. 3. Aquia Creek, Va.' ---------------------------- 1 1928 52, 464. 84 11, 750. 00 Completed. 4. Upper Machodoc Creek, Va. ------- 1916 20, 281. 28 6, 118. 72 Do. 5. Nomini Bay and Creek, Va. - 1935 78, 446. 21 30, 841. 62 $9,500. 6. Breton Bay, Md. -------------------------- 1936 47, 923. 55 11, 879.00 $7,500. 7. Smith Creek, Md._. ---------- -------------- 1936 5, 252. 22 ---- ---- Completed. 8. Coan River, Va.1 2.............................. 1937 ... - - .--- - --- ----- $54,000. 9. Patuxent River, M d. 3- .. _.......... ........ _ 1905 14, 000. 00 . ---------.$6,000. 10. Cockrells C reek, Va.2 ...----------------------- 1932 ..... ....- ....---- _-------- - $59,000. 11. Dymers Creek, Va.--------------------- 1912 5, 581. 99 3, 418. 01 Completed. 12. Totuskey Creek, Va.' --------------------- 1937 4 37, 648.46 - - Do. 13. Carters Creek, Va.1 2..-.-..................... 1937 28, 397. 555 2, 190. 93 $8,000.6 14. Locklies Creek, Va.'------.... ----------------- 1928 11, 581. 22 518. 78 Completed. 15. Mill Creek, Va.' ------------------------------- 1937 7 5, 444. 95 ----- Do. 16. Jackson Creek, Va. 1------- ---------- 1937 s 8, 500.00 --------- Do. 17. Milford Haven, Va. ---------------------------- 1937 24, 568. 25 9 13, 389. 73 Do. 18. H orn Harbor, Va.1' -.......- ..--------------- 1937 10 11, 486. 79 ------ Do. 19. York River, Va. ..--------------------- -1937 180. 904. 20 172, 949. 09 $128,000. 1 Channels adequate for commerce. 2 Awaiting local cooperation. 3 Abandonment recommended in 1903 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 32, 61st Cong., 2d sess.) 4 Exclusive of $1,C00 contributed. Balance of $2,351.54 revoked during fiscal year. 5 Exclusive of $700 contributed. 6 Exclusive of $4,000 to be contributed. 7 Balance of $2,055.05 revoked during fiscal year. 8 Due to previous fiscal year dredging and adjustment of liquidated damages, the following changes occurred during present fiscal year: Expenditures, $487.71; cost, -$300; revocation, $300. o Balance of $284.21 revoked during fiscal year. 10In connection with dredging unaer contract during previous fiscal .rear,the following changes in financial status occurred during present fiscal ye r: Expenditures, $3,630.63; cost, $12.92; revocation, $2,513.21. 17. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR WASHINGTON, D. C., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938---------------------------- $497, 388. 83 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 41, 237. 01 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 538, 625. 84 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 30, 321. 41 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 508, 304. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 8, 745. 10 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----- _------ - -517, 049. 53 444 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended .....-----------------...........----.- $467, 119. 11 $53, 671. 54 -$75, 533. 21 $63. 046. 99 Allotted..-----------.. ----..--- ------------... 539, 839. 72 -31, 800. 00 -38, 490. 19 47, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_- $24, 292. 09 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936--------------------------- $28, 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------- 19, 500 47, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for ---------------------------- 71, 792. 09 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $535,078. 44 Less: Reimbursements collected-------- $471, 206. 03 Receipts from sales---------------- 825. 42 472, 031. 45 63,046.99 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 8, 745. 10 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 45, 306. 20 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------- -36, 561.10 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938- ---------------------------- 41, 237. 01 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------------- 4, 675. 91 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Authorization Date trans-Recommenda Locality Authorization mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Lo altyAct Congress tion Anacostia River, D. C. Rivers and Harbors ... .............. ...... .... and Md. Committee resolu- tion, Nov. 17, 1937. Broad Creek, Middlesex River and Harbor Act; .....-... .. ............ ...... .-. County, Va. June 20, 1938. Garden Creek, Mathews River and Harbor Act, ...................................... County, Va. Aug. 26, 1937. Greenvale (Fairweath- _ .... do .------------ - - - - - - - - - el) Creek, Lancaster County, Va. Herring Creek, St. River and Harbor Act, ........................................ Marys County, Md. June 20, 1938. Hulls Creek, Northum- Rivers and Harbors berland County, Va. Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 27, 1937. Hulls Creek and Rogers River and Harbor Act, ,Creek, Northumber- Aug. 26, 1937. land County, Va. Island Creek, St ....-- do-.....--....................... Georges Island, St. Marys County, Md. Meachims Creek, Mid- _....do . dlesex County, Va. Queens Creek, Math- .... do ..--------- -; - - - - - -- - ... ews County, Va., channel to Hills Bay. St. Catherines Sound, - -.. do .--------- -- - -- - -- - - -- - -- - - St. Marys County, Md. St. Patricks Creek, St. --...-do .............------------- Mar. 26,1938 -------------------- Unfavorable. Marys County, Md. Urbanna Creek, Va --- Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Feb. 8. 1938. Whitings Creek, Mid- River and Harbor dlesex County, Va. Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Woods Creek, Middle- -. do--._ --- May 4, 1938 ...................... Do. sex County, Va. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 445 18. WASHINGTON, D. C. Location.-Washington, D. C., is located at the junction of the Anacostia River with the Potomac River, within the District of Columbia, 110 miles upstream from the mouth of the Potomac River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart, 560.) Existing project.-This provides for levees and grade raising to protect the downtown portion of Washington. the Arlington Exper- imental Farm, Bolling Field, and Anacostia Naval Air Station. The estimate of cost of new construction is $522,500 and the esti- mated cost of land and damages is $16,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 101, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Local cooperation is fully com- plied with except for the Arlington County levees where easements have not been provided due to unsettled questions of ownership. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work on levees on the Anacostia River for the protection of Bolling Field and the Naval Air Station consisted of the placing of 22,930 cubic yards of material at a cost of $36,292.17, of which $15,025.11 was from regular funds and $21,267.06 from emergency relief funds; the construction of 1,072 linear feet of reinforced concrete flood wall at a cost of $66,247.62, of which $32,432.14 was from regular funds and $33,815.48 from emergency relief funds; the construction of 200 linear feet of concrete foundation for a movable dam, including a sheet pile cut-off wall at a cost of $12,343.77, of which $6,184.63 was from regular funds and $6,159.14 from emergency relief funds; the construction of flood gates, drainage openings, and appurtenant features at a cost of $6,361.49, of which $1,016.56 was from regular funds and $5,344.93 from emergency relief funds; the installation of pumping facilities at a cost of $6,232.78, of which $4,628.10 was from regular funds and $1,604.68 from emergency relief funds; and the preparation of borrow pits and site and final clean-up at a cost of $956.12, of which $316.07 was' from regular funds and $640.05 from emergency relief funds. The costs for the year for flood protection works at Bolling Field and the Naval Air Station were $128,433.95, of which $59,602.61 was from regular funds and $68,831.34 from emergency relief funds, and the expenditures were $148,643.42 of which $82,713.30 was from regular funds and $65,930.12 from emergency relief funds. Work on the Potomac Park levees extending from the Washington Monument Grounds to the vicinity of the Lincoln Memorial, for the protection of downtown Washington, consisted of the placing of 77,536 cubic yards of earth embankment at a cost of $70,734.57, of which $36,299.15 was from regular funds and $34,435.42 from emer- gency relief funds; the construction of 1,710 linear feet of concrete retaining wall at a cost of $47,402.13, of which $27,347.89 was from regular funds and $20,054.24 from emergency relief funds; and mis- cellaneous features, including the construction of flood gates, paving, moving fence and restoration, at a cost of $6,085.33, of which $4,992.57 was from regular funds and $1,092.76 from emergency relief funds. Surveys were made and plans prepared, at a cost of $3,771.85, of which $3,499 was from regular funds and $272.85 from emergency 446 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 relief funds. The costs for the year for the Potomac Park levees were $127,993.88, of which $72,138.61 was from regular funds and $55,855.27 was from emergency relief funds. The expenditures were $120,672.42 of which $64,172.42 was from regular funds and $56,500 from emergency relief funds. The costs for the year for flood protection works in the vicinity of Washington, D. C., were $256,427.83, of which $131,741.22 was from regular funds and $124,686.61 from emergency relief funds, all applied to new work, and the expenditures were $269,315.84, of which $146,885.72 was from regular funds and $122,430.12 from emergency relief funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project for flood protection at Washington, D. C., was 77 percent completed in 1938. The levees for the protection of Bolling Field and the Anacostia Naval Air Sta- tion were 89 percent completed. The Potomac Park levees were prac- tically completed. Part of an emergency levee built by the National Capital Parks during the flood of March 1936, back of the Navy- Munitions Building at Washington was incorporated in the Potomac Park levee. The total cost, excluding the cost of the emergency levee, was $391,760.70 of which $131,741.22 was from regular funds and $260,019.48 from emergency relief funds, all applied to new work at Washington, D. C., and the total expenditure was $415,381.11, of which $146,885.72 was from regular funds and $268,495.39 from emergency relief funds. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended July 1, 1938, $22,- 114.28, and accounts receivable, $506.52, together with an allotment of $20,000 made in July 1938, a total of $42,620.80 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable----------------------------------------------$9, 995. 81 New work: Potomac Park levees: Watering seeded and sodded area July 1938 ------------------------------------------------------- 200. 00 Bo ling Field levees: Placing earth on levees, by contract and purchase of pumps, etc., July 1938 to Apr. 1939------------- 32, 424. 99 Total------. ------------------------------------------- 42, 620. 80 No additional funds will be required during the fiscal year 1940, as the work will have been completed and maintenance assumed by the National Capital Park Service and other Federal agencies, for the Bolling Field and Potomac Park levees, and estimates are not submitted for the Arlington County levees as it is not believed that the required local cooperation will be furnished. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------------------------$131, 741. 22 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 .... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------131, 741.22 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_ 24, 633. 79 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 156, 375. 01 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938- 1 52 --506. Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------_--_ 156, 881. 53 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 447 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- $9, 995. 81 Net total expenditures----- ------------------- 146, 885. 72 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------- ------------------ 22,114. 28 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------- 169, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-..........-----......-------------------- ------------------------. $131, 741. 22 Cost of maintenance--. ----------.--------------------------------. Total expended-------...........---------------- ----- -------- -------------- $146,885.72 Allotted............------------------ --- ---------- ---------------------------. 169,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------------ $169, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------$147,195. 46 Less reimbursements collected-------------------- --- 309. 74 146, 885. 72 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------- 22, 114. 28 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 18, 180. 44 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 3, 933.84 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------- 506. 52 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------------4, 440. 36 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - of existing project - - - - - - - 85, 000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ $260, 019. 48 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 260, 019.48 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------- 8, 475. 91 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 268, 495. 39 Net total expenditures ----- ---- ----------------------- 268, 495. 39 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----- -------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 268, 495. 39 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ----------------------------------------- $135, 332. 87 $124, 686. 61 Cost of maintenance-..... .------- ----------- .... .. .. ... .... ...--- --------------- -------------- Total expended-----------------.......................------------ -------------- 146, 065. 27 122, 430. 12 Allotted --------------------------------------------...................-----........... 162, 000.00 106, 495. 39 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------ -------------------- $15, 934. 73 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 ---------------------------------- 106, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------- 122, 434. 73 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- _- 4.61 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------- 122, 430. 12 Gross amount expended-------------- ---- $125, 862.21 Less reimbursements collected--- ---------------- 3, 432. 09 122, 430. 12 101110--38--pt. 1, vol. 1-----29 448 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR WASHINGTON, D. C. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ $391, 760. 70 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_----------- 391, 760. 70 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------- -------- 33, 109. 70 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------424, 870. 40 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------- ------------ 506. 52 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------ ---------------- 425, 376. 92 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 9, 995. 81 Net total expenditures---- -------------------------- 415, 381. 11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ --------------------- 22, 114. 28 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 437, 495. 39 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-----...............------------ ---------------------------........... $135, 332. 87 $256, 427. 83 Cost of maintenance ............... .......-------.......----....... ....... Total expended--------....------............-------..------------------------------------146, 065. 27 269, 315. 84 Allotted---.............--------------.........---------------------------------------------............ 162, 000. 00 275, 495. 39 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------$15, 934. 73 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937---------------------------------------- 275, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------- 291, 434. 73 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------------- 4. 61 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------291, 430. 12 Gross amount expended------------------------- $273, 057. 67 Less reimbursements collected_------------------------ 3, 741. 83 2691, 315. 84 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_------------------22, 114. 28 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 18, 180. 44 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------- 3, 933. 84 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 506. 52 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 4, 440. 36 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project 85, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 19. CUMBERLAND, MD., AND RIDGELEY, W. VA. Location.-Cumberland,Md., and Ridgeley, W. Va., are located on the north branch of the Potomac River, 21 miles upstream from its junction with the south branch of the Potomac River and 197 miles upstream from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. Geological Survey quadrangles, Frostburg and Flint Stone, Md., West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.) Existing project.-This provides for levees, retaining walls, a mov- able dam and channel clearing along both banks of the north branch of the Potomac River and of Wills Creek at Cumberland, West Cum- berland, and South Cumberland. Md., and Ridgeley, W. Va. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 449 The estimated cost of new construction made in 1932 is $743,400 and the estimated cost of lands and damages is $143,700. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 101, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year-regular funds.-Field surveys, borings, and investigations were carried on at a cost of $2,645.57. Studies were made and plans, estimates, and specifications prepared at a cost of $22,824.45. The costs for the year from regular funds were $25,470.02 and expenditures were $21,674.87. Emergency relief funds.-Field surveys, borings, and investigations were carried on at a cost of $8,948.71. The expenditures were $9,527.68. The total costs for the year were $34,418.73, all applied to new work,. and the total expenditures were $31,202.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The only work done under the project consists of that described in the preceding paragraph and previous similar work. The total costs were $74,698.90, all applied to new work, of which $25,470.02 was from regular funds and $49,228.88 from emergency relief funds, the last figure including a cost of $40,280.17 for field surveys, borings and investigations in the vicinity of Cumberland during the fiscal year 1937, the cost of which was not reported in the annual report for that year. The total ex- penditures were $70,313.63, of which $21,674.87 was from regular funds and $48,638.76 from emergency relief funds. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended July 1, 1938, $13,- 395.13, from regular funds and $1,359.09 from emergency relief funds, a total of $14,684.22 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable------ -------------- --------------------- $4, 385. 27 New work: Preparation of plans and report, July-August 1938------------ 9, 529. 98 Payment of outstanding obligations for making foundation ex- plorations at Cumberland, Md., July 1938-------------------- 768. 97 Total------------------------------------------------- 14, 684.22 No work is contemplated during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $25, 470. 02 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- 2;5, 470. 02 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 3,795. 15 Net total expenditures------------------------------ 21, 674. 87 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 13, 325. 13 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 35, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work....--------------- $25, 470. 02 Cost of maintenance Total expended --.----------- -------------- - - - --------- - -- ---....... . -- 21, 674. 87 Allotted . 35, 000. 00 450 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------ ------------ $35, 000. 00 Gross amount expended-------- ----- --------------------- 21, 674. 87 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------- -------------- 13, 325. 13 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------- --------------- 3, 795. 15 Balance available June 30, 1938.------ ---------- 9, 529.98 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of 1---- - - - -- - - -- - --- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project 708, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1- - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - -- - -- - -- 1940, for new work 950, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $49, 228. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 49, 228. 88 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 590. 12 Net total expenditures----------------------- ----- 48, 639. 76 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------- ---- ------- 1, 359. 09 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 49, 997. 85 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work - -------.---- .....-------------------- -- ...------------ $40, 280. 17 $8, 948. 71 Cost of maintenance---------- - ----------- -- -------------- ---------------------- - -- --- - Total expended------------------------------------------------ 39. 111. 08 9, 527. 68 Allotted --------------------------- ---------------- ------------- 50,000. 00 -15 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------- ----------- $10, 888. 92 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act June 29, 1937--------- 4, 767. 89 Amount to be accounted for ___ 15, 656. 81 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------------ 4, 770 04 Net amount to be accounted for 886. 77 1-------------------------0, Gross amount expended_-------------------------- $10,903.66 Less reimbursements collected ----------------------- 1, 375. 98 9, 527. 68 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 1, 359.09 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-- 359. 09 1,------------------------- CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY CUMBERLAND, MD., AND RIDGELEY, W. VA. Cost of new work to June 30. 1938---------------------_ $74, 698. 90 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------74, 698. 90 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-- ------------------------ 4, 385.27 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 70, 313. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------ -------------------- 4, 684. 22 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 84, 997. 85 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WASHINGTON, D., C. DISTRICT 451 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ........................... Cost of new work----------..........--..----------------------------.............. $40, 280. 17 $34, 418. 73 C ost of m aintenance . -....... ......................................................................... Total expended---------------.............. ----------------------------------- 39, 111. 08 31, 202. 55 ------ -------------- Allotted......................... --------- --------------- 50, 000. 00 34, 997. 85 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------- $10, 888.92 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-------------- $35, 000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act June 29, 1937 - --------------------------------------- 4, 767. 89 39, 767. 89 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 50, 656. 81 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment --------------- 4, 770. 04 Net amount to be accounted for----- --------- 45, 886. 77 Gross amount expended ----- --------------------- $32, 578.53 Less reimbursements collected-----------------------1, 375. 98 31, 202. 55 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 14, 684. 22 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 5, 154. 24 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------- 9, 529. 98 Amount (estimated) required -to- - -be- - -appropriated for completion - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - of existing project 1---- - - - -- 708, 400. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 20. MOOREFIELD, W. VA. Location.-Moorefield, W. Va., is located at the junction of the South Fork (Moorefield River) of the South Branch of the Po- tomac River and the South Branch of the Potomac River, 57 miles upstream from the mouth of the South Branch of the Potomac River, and 233 miles upstream from Washington, D. C. (See U. S. G. S. Quadrangle, Moorefield, W. Va.). Existing project.-This provides for levees on the right bank and levees and a concrete retaining wall on the left bank at Moorefield. The estimated cost of new construction made in 1938 was $164,900, and the estimated cost of lands and damages was $4,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 101, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Local cooperation.- (See p. 8.) Operations and results during cflcal year.--Studies, designs, and estimates were prepared at a cost of $3,425.21. Field surveys, bor- ings, and investigations were made at a cost of $4,002.91. The costs for the year were $7,428.12, applied to new work, and the expendi- tures were $6,446.04, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary studies and designs have been completed. No construction work has been done. The total costs and expenditures have been as shown in the previous paragraph. 452 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended July 1, 1938, $91,- 553.96, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable __------------------------------------------------ $982. 08 To be revoked------------------------------------------------ 90, 000. 00 New Work: Miscellaneous cost in connection with revised report on the Moorefield project------- ------------------------------- 571. 88 Total --------------------------------------------------- 91, 553. 96 No work is contemplated in the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------- $7, 428. 12 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ....... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------------- 7, 428. 12 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 982. 08 Net total expenditures-------------------------------------6, 446. 04 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------91, 553.96 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-- 000.00 9---------------8, Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--- _.. -------------- _ -------------- ---------------------------- $7, 428. 12 Cost of maintenance - - Total expended------...............--------------..........--------------.........---------------------------- 6, 446. 04 Allotted ........-.... ----- ----------- _- 98,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937___-----------------------------------------$8, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938----------------------------------- __ 90, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------98, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------------- 6, 446.04 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------- 91, 553. 96 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 193.8------------------------------- 982. 08 Balance available June 30, 1938_-------- 90, 571. 88 21. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS-FLOOD CONTROL There was no work during the year, and there were no costs or expenditures. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $100,000, will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses in- curred under this heading. The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. ((ost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------------- Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------------- $100, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------------- 100, 000 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ---------------.------------------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ C ost of m aintenance.- - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - Total expended.. Allotted ........ . . .... .-... ___ __ .___...___ ... ._..._ .... ._.__,._-____. _ . ! |~ $100,000____, oo RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 453 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938--------------- ---------------- ---- $100,000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- 100,000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-------------------------------------- --- 50, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work ------------------------------------- 50,000 1Exclusive of available funds. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date tranls- Recommenda- Locality Authorization Act mitted to Document No. tion Congress Patuxent River and Flood Control Act, Mar. 31, 1938 -------------------- Unfavorable. tributaries, Md. June 22, 1936. Potomac River and ....-do-----.....-------- -------------------------- tributaries. Do. 1---------- Flood Control Act, ...------------------------------ May 5 1936. Potomac River, North Flood Control Act------................------------------------ Branch of, and tribu- Aug. 28, 1937. taries in vicinity of Keyser, W. Va. 1Preliminary examination. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT This district includes the watersheds tributary to Chesapeake Bay, from and including Poquoson River, Va., on the west shore, south- erly and easterly to the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Henry, Va., the watersheds tributary to the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Henry, Va., to and including Oregon Inlet, N. C.; and also that portion of the intracoastal waterway between Norfolk, Va., and Beaufort Inlet, N. C., north of Pungo River, N. C. District engineer: Lt. Col. John H. Carruth, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Earl I. Brown, Corps of Engineers, to May 9, 1938; Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Norfolk Harbor, Va.--------- 454 14. Meherrin River, N. C..----- 483 2. Thimble Shoal Channel, Va_-- 458 15. Edenton Harbor, N. C 484 3. Channel to Newport News, Va_ 459 16. Cashie River, N. C 486 4. James River, Va_------------ 461 17. Roanoke River, N. C _--- 488 5. Willoughby Channel, Va---- 464 18. Scuppernong River, N. C - 490 6. Hampton Creek, Va--------- 465 19. Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, 7. Lafayette River, Va--------- 468 N. C ----- - --- 491 8. Appomattox River, Va------- 469 20. Mackay Creek, N. C---_ 492 9. Deep Creek, Va____-------- 471 21. Examinations, surveys, and 10. Waterway from Norfolk, Va., contingencies (general)_-.- 493 to the Sounds of North 22. Other projects for which no Carolina ---------------- 473 estimates are submitted --- 494 11. Inland Waterway from Nor- 23. Plant allotment_------------ 495 folk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. C-------------------476 Flood control projects 12. Blackwater River, Va-------- 480 13. Knobbs Creek, N. C--------- 482 24. Preliminary examinations and surveys, flood control------ 496 454 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The following improvement is divided into three subheads: (1) Norfolk Harbor, (2) Thimble Shoal Channel in the southern end of Chesapeake Bay, and (3) the channel leading to Newport News from Hampton Roads. 1. NORFOLK HARBOR, VA. Location.-Norfolk, Va., is 187 miles south of Baltimore, Md., and 30 miles from the entrance to Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles and Cape Henry. The harbor extends between the 40-foot contour in Hampton Roads and 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Rail- way bridge over the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, a dis- tance of 16.03 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 452.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 14, 1876; July 5, 1884; modified June 30, 1885; and by River and Harbor Acts of September 19, 1890; June 3, 1896; July 7, 1898; June 13, 1902; March 3, 1905; and March 2, 1907. The total cost and expenditure was $2,633,743.54, of which $2,561,704.27 was for new work and $72,039.27 was for maintenance. For further details see page 1795 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a main channel 40 feet deep at mean low water, 750 feet wide from Hampton Roads to the mouth of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, and 450 feet wide up this branch to the Belt Line Railroad bridge, a total distance of 11.88 miles, and dredged areas in front of the navy yard on either side of the 40-foot channel, immediately downstream from the Belt Line Railroad bridge, 35 feet deep for a width varying from 600 feet to 800 feet; thence 30 feet deep, 375 feet wide, and 1.05 miles long to the Virginian Railway bridge; and thence 25 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide, and 3.10 miles long to a point 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, making a total dis- tance of 16.03 miles; a channel in the Eastern Branch, 25 feet deep at mean low water, 500 feet wide, and 1.09 miles long, from the 40- foot channel at the mouth to the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, including within its limits, for a distance of about 1,000 feet above the mouth, a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide to a point oppo- site the terminal of the Imperial Tobacco Co. in Berkley; thence 25 feet deep, 200 feet wide, and 1.75 miles long to the Virginian Rail- way bridge; a channel in the Western Branch, between the 40-foot channel at the mouth and a point about 3,000 feet above the West Norfolk Highway Bridge, a distance of about 1.72 miles, 24 feet deep at mean low water, 300 feet wide, 0.78 mile, and 200 feet wide, 0.37 mile to the bridge; thence 18 feet deep, 150 feet wide, 0.57 mile; a channel in Scotts Creek between the 40-foot channel at the mouth and a point 100 feet above the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge (about 0.73 mile upstream), 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide; and an anchorage area on the west side of the 40-foot channel opposite Lambert Point and south of Craney Island of about 66 acres, 30 feet deep at mean low water, and another of 45 acres, 12 feet deep, near Pinner Point. The mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the extreme 3 feet. The ex- tremes of irregular fluctuations, due to combined effect of tides and wind, referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and +9.62 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 455 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $6,557,700. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $81,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports HAMPTON ROADS AND ELIZABETH RIVER Mar. 2,1907 A channel 30 feet deep to the navy yard--------H. Doec. No. 381, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 25,1910 Depth of 35 feet to the navy yard.-------------- . Doc. No. 551, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 Depth of 40 feet and width of 750 feet to the mouth H. Doc. No. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. of the Southern Branch. SOUTHERN BRANCH June 25, 1910 For a channel with depths of 22 and 25 feet- ...... H. Doc. No. 551, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 Depth of 40 feet and width of 450 feet from the H. Doc. No. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess. mouth to the Belt Line R. R. bridge. Mar. 3,1925 Channel 30 feet deep and 375 feet wide to the Vir- H. Doc. No. 226, 68th Cong., 1st sess.I ginian Ry. bridge, thence 25 feet deep and gener- ally 200 feet wide to the Norfolk & Western Ry. bridge. Aug. 30,19352 Depth of 25 feet and width of 200 feet from the H. Doc. No. 182, 73d Cong., 2d sess.t Norfolk & Western Ry. bridge to a point 2,500 feet above, with a turning basin 500 feet square. EASTERN BRANCH July 5,1884 Improvement of the Eastern Branch-.......... Annual Report, 1885, p. 1015. Mar. 2,1907 Width of 500 feet and depths of 25 feet and 22 feet. H. Doc. No. 373, 59th Cong., 1st sess. Do....... Removal of shoals at the mouth_ _ Specified in act. Mar. 3,1925 Depth of 25 feet and width of 200 feet from the H. Doc. No. 226, 68th Cong., 1st sess.t Norfolk & Western Ry. bridge to the Virginian Ry. bridge. July 3,1930 The 30-foot channel to a point opposite the ter- H. Doc. No. 37, 71st Cong., 1st sess. minal of the Imperial Tobacco Co. in Berkley. WESTERN BRANCH Mar. 4,1913 Channel with depth of 24 feet and widths of 300 H. Doc. No. 566, 62d Cong., 2d sess. and 200 feet to the West Norfolk highway bridge. July 3, 1930 For the 18-foot channel to a point about 3,000 feet H. Doc. No. 265, 70th Cong., 1st sess.' above the West Norfolk highway bridge. SCOTTSCREEK Do ....... For the present project dimensions ----------- _. H. Doc. No. 189, 70th Cong., 1st sess. ANCHORAGES June 25,1910 A 30-foot anchorage at Lambert Point-........... H. Doc. No. 551, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 Present project dimensions of the anchorage at H. Doc. No. 605, 63d Cong., 2d sess.' Pinner Point. July 3,1930 Present project dimensions of anchorage opposite H. Doc. No. 143, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Lambert Point and elimination of the 35-foot anchorage authorized by the act of Aug. 8, 1917. 1Contains latest published maps. I Included in the Emergency Relief program May 28, 1935. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, in adopting the project for a channel in the Eastern Branch, 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide, extending from the 40-foot channel to a point opposite the terminal of the Imperial Tobacco Co., imposed the con- dition that local interests give assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers that they will provide and main- tain, without cost to the United States. a branch channel of equal depth to the tobacco terminal. This condition has not been complied with. All prior requirements and the condition imposed by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, have been complied with. Ter ninal facilities.-The terminal facilities within the limits of 456 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 this improvement include about 227 wharves, piers, etc., with an aggregate length available for wharfage purposes of about 32 miles. It is considered that the facilities are adequate for the present com- merce of the port. For further details see page 465, Annual Report for 1932. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance work by contract for the construction of a concrete wharf on the Fort Norfolk Reservation was continued to September 8, 1937, when the work was completed. The cost of the work was $8,278.83. Maintenance dredging with U. S. hopper dredge Chinook in the Norfolk Harbor 40-foot channel was performed between March 30 and June 30, 1938. There were removed 1,396,627 cubic yards of ma- terial, bin measurement. Agitation dredging was done over 5,400 feet of channel, results not yet determined. The cost of the work was $130,654.87. Maintenance dredging and snagging in the 25-foot channel of the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River immediately above the Norfolk and Western Railway bridge with the U. S. derrick barge Roanoke was performed between April 1 and May 12, 1938. There were re- moved 8,919 cubic yards of material and 46 logs. The cost of the work was $4,183.03. Miscellaneous maintenance and surveys made during the year cost $7,860.76. The total cost was $150,977.49, all for maintenance. The total expenditure was $115,110.16. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 97 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal year were as fol- lows: From Hampton Roads to the mouth of the Eastern Branch, 38 feet; thence to a point 800 feet below the Belt Line Railroad bridge, 40 feet; thence to the bridge, 32 feet; in the Southern Branch between the Belt Line Railroad bridge and the Virginian Railway bridge and between the Virginian Railway bridge and a point 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, 30 and 25 feet, respectively; in the Eastern Branch between the 40-foot channel and the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge, 24 feet; and between the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge and the Virginian Railway bridge, 16.3 feet; in Scotts Creek, 10 feet; and in the Western Branch between the 40-foot channel and a point 3,000 feet above the West Norfolk Highway bridge, 16 feet. This information is based upon surveys made between 1934 and 1938. The work remaining to be done consists of dredging a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the Eastern Branch between the 40-foot channel at the mouth and a point opposite the terminal of the Imperial Tobacco Co., a distance of about 1,000 feet, and dredging a turning basin 500 feet square to a depth of 25 feet at a point 2,500 feet above the Norfolk & Western Railway bridge across the Southern Branch. The total cost has been $8,008,979.86, of which $6,318,639.32 was regular funds and $49,978.50 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $6,368,617.82 all for new work, and $1,640,362.04 regular funds, for maintenance. The expenditures were $7,919,527.80 regular funds and $49,978.50 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $7,969,506.30. In addition, $23,935.71 was expended from contributed funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 457 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $287,976.42, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------------- $39, 473. 56 Maintenance: Maintenance of the 40-foot channel, between the junction of the Southern and Eastern Branches and Hampton Roads with the U. S. hopper dredge Atlantic, November-December 1938, and the U. S. hopper dredge Chinook, February-March 1939-- 121, 502. 86 Widening the channel at the junction of the Southern and Eastern Branches with the U. S. hopper dredge Chinook, 425,000 cubic yards, January-February 1939 ------ 68, 00. 00 Maintenance of the 25-foot channel in the Eastern Branch with the U. S. hopper dredge Atlantic, September-October 1938, and by contract, January 1939, 237,000 cubic yards--------------59, 000. 00 Total for all work------------------------------------287,976. 42 The additional sum of $300,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as follows: Maintenance of the 40-foot channel, between the Belt Line Railroad bridge across the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads, with the U. S. hopper dredge Atlantic, July-December 1939--- $150, 000 Maintenance of the Craney Island 30-foot anchorage, by contract, November 1939-March 1940 ------------------------------------ 75, 000 Maintenance of the 25- and 30-foot channels in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, by contract, July-November 1939 ----------- 75, 000 Total for all work ----------------------------------------- 300, 00) Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 1 $8, 930, 322. 09 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 1, 712, 401. 31 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938________ 10, 642, 723. 40 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 39, 473. 56 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 10. 603, 249. 84 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938___----------------------------- 287, 976. 42 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------110, 891, 226. 26 SIn addition $23,935.71 was expended from contributed funds. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -------- -------------- ..--------------.. $49, 978. 50 C ost of maintenance ............. $55, 974. 11 $69, 804. 55 153, 292. 04 $156, 789. 91 $150, 977. 49 Total cost----------------_ 55, 974. 11 69, 804. 55 203, 270. 54 156, 789. 9j1 150, 977. 49 Total expended ... -254, 368. 64 .-------------- -240, 681 88 210,154. 21 153, 509. 36 115,110. 16 Allotted----------------------94, 299. 70 -180, 823. 48 69, 978. 50 -26, 000. 00 352, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $51,086. 58 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved May 15, 1936------------------ $147. 02 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937 98 8--------------4,852. Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------- 277, 000. 00 362, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ --- _ ________ _ 413, 086. 58 458 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- $10, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 403, 086. 58 Gross amount expended 113. 61 $----------------------115, Less reimbursements collected------------------ 3. 45 115, 110. 16 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------ --------- 287, 976. 42 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------- $39, 473. 56 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts --------- 390. 00 39, 863. 56 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 248, 112. 86 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1---------- ------- 41,200. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1----------------------- 300, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 2. THIMBLE SHOAL CHANNEL, VA. Location.-Thimble Shoal lies in the channel between Hampton Roads and the ocean, and is 20 miles northeast of the center of Nor- folk Harbor, extending southeasterly 9 miles from a point 11/4 miles east of Thimble Shoal Lighthouse toward the entrance to Chesapeake Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1222.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. The cost and expenditures on the original project prior to the commencement of operations under the existing project were $333,- 608.88 for new work. For further details see page 470, Annual Re- port for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 9 miles long, 750 feet wide, and 40 feet deep at mean low water. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.6 feet and the extremes 2 and 3 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuation, due to com- bined wind and tides, referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, was $2,325,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $50,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917 (H. Doc. No. 140, 65th Cong., 1st sess.).- The latest published map is in House Document No. 551, Sixty-first Con- gress, second session. Terninal facilities.-Fora description of the terminal facilities for these points see this heading under "Norfolk Harbor" and "Channel to Newport News, Va." Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made during the year at a cost of $3,313.98, all for maintenance. The total expenditure was $3,290.79. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1929 at a saving of $41,227 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth in May, 1938, was 38.7 feet at mean low water. The total costs were $2,664,056.36, of which $2,283,772.56 was for new work and $380,283.80 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $2,664,033.17. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 459 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $101,709.21, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------_-------- $23.19 Maintenance: Maintenance of the channel with the U. S. hopper dredge Chinook, 1,000,000 cubic yards, April-June, 1939 ---------- 101, 686.02 Total for all work-------------------------------------101, 709. 21 It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as it is expected that the work contemplated will provide for the needs of navigation until a later date. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 617, 381.44 $------------------------ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 380, 283. 80 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 2, 997, 665. 24 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 23. 19 Net total expenditures --------------------------------- 2, 997, 642. 05 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-----------------------------101, 709. 21 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------3, 099, 351. 26 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new work- .... - . -. .. - - --. - --. -.-- - -- -;- - -.- - -- - - .-- . Cost of maintenance .....-----------------------... $89, 428. 80 $2, 411.75 $3, 313. 98 Total expended.....---------------------------63, 708. 97 28, 131. 58 ....-------------- 3, 290. 79 --------------------- Allotted ..... $70, 500. 00 -------------- -8, 148. 74 -------------- 105, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 193.7___ ------------------------------------ $100, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 200, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------- 95, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- 05, 000. 00 1----------------------- Gross amount expended-----------_---------------------------- 3, 290. 79 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------- __ 101, 709. 21 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__-------------------------- 23. 19 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------ -- 101, 686. 02 3. CHANNEL TO NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Location.-This channel, which is 10 miles west of Norfolk Har- bor, connects deep water in James River with Hampton Roads. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 400.) Previous projects.-Adopted June 13, 1902. The cost and expendi- tures were $237,500, of which $225,000 was for new work and $12,500 for maintenance. For further details see page 1797 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 40 feet deep at mean low water, 600 feet wide, increased to 1,000 feet at the ends, and 314 miles long through the shoal north of Middle Ground 460 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Light. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the extremes 2.1 and 3 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctua- tions due to combined wind and tides, referred to mean low water, are -2 feet and + 9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $1,521,515, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1927) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and har- bor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Channel 35 feet deep and 400 feet wide----------......... H. Doc. No. 550, 61st Cong., 2d sess.1 Aug. 8,1917 Channel 35 feet deep and 600 feet wide..----------. H. Doc. No. 605, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21,1927 Present project dimensions....................------------------ H. Doc. No. 486, 67th Cong., 4th sess. 1 Contains latest published map. Terminal facilities.-There are four piers at Newport News, which are 'the property of the city, and which are open to general public use on equal terms. All of the other piers and wharves served by this improvement are owned by private corporations or companies. The principal terminal and transfer facilities are those of the. Chesa- peake & Ohio Railway Co. and the Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. There are also at Newport News a wharf used by steamers of the Eastern Steamship Co. and a small boat harbor. The facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. For further details, see page 472, Annual Report for 1932. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. The controlling depth at the last examination, Sep- tember 1934, was 40 feet at mean low water. The total costs and expenditures have been $1,364,015.26, of which $1,252,261.99 was for new work and $111,753.27 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredg- ing with United States hopper dredge, February-March 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------- $1, 477, 261. 99 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 124, 253. 27 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- 1, 601, 515. 26 Net total expenditures , 601, 515. 26 1---------------------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 1, 601, 515. 26 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------------------------------- ------------------------- Cost of maintenance__ $11, 996. 01 - -------------- -------- Total expended----------- Allotted __ -............ .........------------- -- 7, 984. 74 RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 461 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance.-------------------------------- $50, 000. 00 4. JAMES RIVER, VA. Location.-This river is formed by the junction of the Cowpas- ture and Jackson Rivers, in Botetourt County, Va., flows easterly 340 miles and empties into Hampton Roads at Newport News, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 529, 530, and 531.) Previous projects.-Adopted by Rivers and Harbor Act of July 11, 1870. The cost and expenditures were $763,000, including $23,000 appropriated in 1836 and 1852. There is no record showing how much of the amount was expended for new work and maintenance. For further details see page 1797 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 25 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the mouth to Hopewell, 69.2 miles; thence 25 feet deep and 200 feet wide, following the cut-off route between Hopewell and the Richmond deep-water terminal, 17.8 miles; thence a channel 18 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the deep-water terminal to the Richmond lock gates, 3.8 miles; and the removal of the obstruction in Richmond Harbor known as Trigg Cofferdam. Depths of channels are referred to mean low water. The total length of channel included in the project is 90.8 miles. The mean tidal ranges under ordinary conditions for different parts of the river are as follows: Mouth, 2.7 feet; Jamestown, 1.85 feet; City Point, 2.8 feet; Dutch Gap, 3.5 feet; Richmond, 3.9 feet. Following are the extreme ranges under ordinary conditions at the same localities: Mouth, 2.1 to 3 feet; Jamestown, 1.6 to 2.3 feet; City Point, 2.3 to 3.2 feet; Dutch Gap, 2.9 to 3.9 feet; Richmond, 3.2 to 4.2 feet. The ordinary fluctuations of stage at Richmond, due to floods, are 6 to 12 feet above mean low water. The extreme fluctua- tions are 16 to 32 feet. The flood heights, below Richmond diminish rapidly, the extreme, according to available information, being about 11 feet lower at Dutch Gap, 14 miles below, and 17 to 18 feet lower 20 miles below. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, exclusive of the amount expended on previous projects, is $7,630,000. The latest (1930) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $100,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 5, 1884 Channel 22 feet deep from mouth to Richmond S. Ex. Doc. No. 147, 47th Cong., 1st and construction of spur and training dikes. sess. June 13,1902 Extension of improvement to Richmond lock gate_ Mar. 3,1905 turning basin by widening channel at Forming a turninga H. Doc. No. 234, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Richmond. July 3,1930 Present project dimensions .------------------ H. Doc. No. 314, 71st Cong., 2d sess.1 Aug. 26, 1937 Removal of the Trigg Cofferdam -------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee, Doc. No. 68, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, in adopting the modified project, imposed the condition that local interests shall furnish all necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War and 462 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 the Chief of Engineers that they will provide adequate terminal facilities and will hold and save the United States free of any and all claims for damages resulting from the cut-offs across Turkey Island, Jones Neck, Dutch Gap, and Aiken Swamp, and will provide such connections as might be necessary for transportation between the sections of land divided by these cut-offs, and that they will pro- vide, when necessary, turning basins in the vicinity of the Richmond terminal and in the vicinity of Hopewell. Under date of January 17, 1931, the city council of Hopewell, by resolution, furnished the necessary assurance that when the necessity therefor had been deter- mined by the War Department necessary terminal facilities and turn- ing basin would be provided in the vicinity of Hopewell at such lo- cations and in accordance with such plans as had the approval of the Secretary of War. By ordinance approved March 17, 1932, the council of the city of Richmond bound itself to perform the different items of cooperation imposed by Congress in the act of July 3, 1930, for the improvement of the waterway between Hopewell and Rich- mond and authorized the expenditure of such funds as may be neces- sary to defray the cost of such cooperation. The conditions imposed by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, in authorizing the removal of the Trigg Cofferdam, has been complied with. Terminal facilities.-The river's commerce at Richmond is handled at the city-owned terminals, city wharf, and Richmond dock, and at 14 privately owned wharves located within or in the immediate vi- cinity of Richmond Harbor. Below Richmond the improvement is served by 42 wharves. The Richmond terminals and wharves, to- gether with the wharves between Richmond and the river's mouth, are adequate for the river's commerce. For further details see page 477, Annual Report for 1932. Operations and results during fIscal year.-New work dredging by contract for the construction of Jones Neck cut-off channel was continued to October 1, 1937, when the work was completed. There were removed 555,124 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $136,566.01. Maintenance dredging by contract for the restoration of project dimensions in Richmond Harbor was performed between July 9 and September 10, 1937. There were removed 84,440 cubic yards of ma- terial. The cost of the work was $25,558.28. Maintenance dredging by contract for widening the approach to Dancing Point-Swann Point Channel was performed between De- cember 8, 1937, and March 16, 1938. There were removed 2,471,483 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $115,891.30. Maintenance dredging by contract for the restoration of project dimensions in Richmond Harbor was performed between April 8 and May 27, 1938. There were removed 86,124 cubic yards of ma- terial. The cost of the work was $17,504.52. Miscellaneous surveys, inspections, and river-flow studies were made during the year at a cost of $12,972.17, all for maintenance. The total cost was $308,492.28, of which $136,566.01, was for new work and $171,926.27, was for maintenance. The total expenditure was $403,771.95. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 85 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. The controlling RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 463 depth between the mouth and Hopewell was 25 feet; between Hope- well and Richmond 18 feet; and in Richmond Harbor, to the New York Line dock, 18 feet; thence to Richmond lock, 12 feet. The work remaining to be done is the removal of about 2,573,000 cubic yards of material including about 3,000 cubic yards of rock, from about 18 miles of channel between Hopewell and Richmond for the completion of the project. The total cost, all funds, was $4,882,779.94 from regular funds and $583,836.53 Public Works funds, a total of $5,466,616.47 for new work, and $1,159,305.06 for maintenance, including $982.73 for Deep Creek, Warwick County, a total cost of $6,625,921.53. The total expenditure was $6,624,342.25 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year ($726,781.20, including an allotment of $600,000 made dur- ing July, 1938), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ $1, 579. 28 New work: Dredging the river, exclusive of cut-offs, to project depth of 25 feet between Hopewell and the Richmond deep-water terminal, by contract, 2,350,000 cubic yards of material and 3,000 cubic yards of rock, September 1938-April 1939-...--------------- 569, 000. 00 Dredging hard material from Jones Neck cut-off channel, by con- tract, 6,450 cubic yards, August-September 1938- -- 31, 000. 00 Maintenance: Restoring project dimensions in the channels below Hopewell with a United States pipe-line dredge, 790,000 cubic yards, Sep- tember-December 1938 ------------------------------- 100, 201. 92 Emergency dredging in Richmond Harbor for the restoration of project dimensions, by contract, October-November 1938 ---- 25, 000. 00 Total for all work------------------------------- 726, 781. 20 The additional sum of $351,000, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as follows: New work: Dredging the river to project depth of 18 feet between the Richmond deep-water terminal and Richmond, by contract, January- March 1940----------- --------------------------------- $61, 000 Maintenance: Widening the channel at Dutch Gap, by contract, 675,000 cubic yards, July-December 1939 ------------------------------ 190,000 Restoring shoal areas to project depth between Hopewell and Rich- mond, by contract, November 1939 to March 1940-------------- 75, 000 Surveys of shoals below Hopewell and continuance of river-flow studies, July 1939 to June 1940----------------------------25, 000 Total for all work ------ --- ---------------------- 351,000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 --------- $6, 229, 616, 47 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------- 1 159, 305. 06 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 7, 388, 921. 53 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 579. 28 Net total expenditures__ ------------------------------ 7, 387, 342. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 126, 781. 20 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_-------------7, 514, 123. 45 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-----30 464 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------.......... $628, 002. 82 $65, 502. 22 ------------- $426, 973. 42 $136, 566. 01 Cost of maintenance .....------------ 132, 315. 90 153, 816. 40 $116,510.95 35, 474. 65 171, 926. 27 Total cost.--------------- 760, 318. 72 219, 318. 62 116, 510. 95 07 462,448. 492.28 308, Total expended----------------.................. 543, 452. 17 478.90 326, 98, 424. 58 383, 841. 27 403, 771.95 Allotted.........--------------------- 761, 159. 84 42, 712. 68 174, 999. 25 459,982. 73 251,800.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ ___--------------------------- $278, 753. 15 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 -------------------------- $106, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937------------------ 35, 800 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938-- 000 1------------------25, 266, 800.00 Amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 545, 553.15 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-----------------15, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------530, 553. 15 Gross amount expended----------------------------- $403, 773. 70 Less reimbursements collected_ --------------- 1. 75 403, 771. 95 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------126, 781.20 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 3, 789. 00 Balance available June 30, 1938 992. 20 1------------------------22, Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 ---------------------------------- 600, 000.00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 ------------------- 722, 992. 20 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 61, 0. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - -- - - - - --- ------ --- 61, 000. 00 For maintenance ------------------------------------ 290, 000. 00 Total 1 - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- -- - -- - -- - ---- ----- . 351, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 5. WILLOUGHBY CHANNEL, VA. Location.-This channel is located in Hampton Roads and extends from deep water in Hampton Roads to the entrance to Willoughby Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 1222.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water, over a bottom width of 300 feet, from deep water in Hampton Roads to a point opposite the extreme tip of Willoughby Spit. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.7 feet and the extremes -2 and +9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1929 was $8,500. The latest (1929) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 465 The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 507, 70th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub lished map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-A ferry wharf owned by the Chesapeake Ferry Co. and used by its ferries operating between Willoughby Spit and Old Point Comfort, is the only commercial wharf located on Willoughby Spit. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging was performed with the U. S. hopper dredge Absecon between Sep- tember 16 and 25, 1937. There were removed 26,093 cubic yards of material, bin measurement. The total cost and expenditure was $7,369.58, for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1931. The controlling depth in September 1937 was 10 feet at mean low water. The total cost and expenditures were $15,869.58, of which $8,500 was for new work and $7,369.58 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of navigation until a later date. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------- $8, 500. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 7, 369. 58 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- - - 15, 869. 58 Net total expenditures----- ------------------------------ 1-5, 869.58 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------------15, 869. 58 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .--................................................................... Cost of maintenance----........... -------------- ---------------------------------------.............. $7, 369. 58 Total expended--------....... ------------- ----------------------------------------- 7, 369. 58 . ..... . ------------- , : : : - Allotted--.-----..........--------------- $5, 000. 00 -$5, 000. 00 '- ------------------. 7, 369. 58 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937 ----------------------------------- $7, 369. 58 Gross amount expended-------- ---------------- ----------- 7, 369. 58 6. HAMPTON CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek is a tidal estuary of Hampton Roads, located entirely within Elizabeth City County, Va. It is about 3 miles in length, flows in a southerly direction, and empties into Hampton Roads about 1.5 miles west of Fort Monroe. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 400 and 1222.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878. The cost and expenditures were $12,000 for new work. For further details see Annual Reports for 1878 and 1879, pages 72 and 85, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 12 feet deep from the vicinity of Old Point Comfort across Hampton Flats 466 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 and up the creek to Hampton Highway Bridge at Queen Street, with a width of 200 feet in the outer portion of the channel and a width of 150 feet in the creek, suitably widened at the bends. Under ordi- nary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.6 feet and the extremes -2 feet and + 9.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1935 is $88,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19, 1890 Channel 9 feet deep, varying from 200 to 300 feet Annual Report, 1889, p. 974. wide on bar at mouth; and same depth and 200 feet wide from mouth to Hampton Highway Bridge. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions .------------------................... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. No. 34, 72d Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.---Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are about 30 wharves located on Hamp- ton Creek, with a total frontage of about 3,000 feet. None of the wharves has direct rail connection but are connected to the streets of Hampton with the highways of the locality. Most of the wharves are privately owned and are utilized in connection with local enter- prises. One public wharf owned by the county of Elizabeth City, open to the public without charge, and a wharf owned by the Hamp- ton Yacht Club are utilized without charge by visiting yachts. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. The cost during the year was for miscellaneous expenses pertaining to the new work to be done during the fiscal year 1939. The total cost was $571.59, and the expenditure was $12.27, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 12 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was about 8 feet across the bar at the mouth and 9 feet in the creek. The work remaining to be done consists of dredging to complete the project, which was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1935. The total cost was $10,571.59, and the expenditure was $10,012.27, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $156,987.73, including $40,000 contributed by local interests, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938__ -- _-- _-- _------ $559. 32 New work: Dredging under an existing contract, for the construc- tion of a channel in Hampton Roads and Hampton Creek, 347,000 cubic yards, July to December 1938 ------------------------ 156, 428. 41 Total for all work 987. 73 1------------------------------- It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as it is expected that the work con- templated will provide for the needs of navigation until a later date. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 467 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $22, 571. 59 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------22, 571.59 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 559. 32 Net total expenditures__-_ ------------------------ 22, 012. 27 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 116, 987. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 139,000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work --------------- -------------- ------------------------------------------- $571. 59 Cost of maintenance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Total expended.................------------------..------------------------------------------------------- 12. 27 Allotted-----------------------.........................-----------------------------------------------------117, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937 ----------------------------------- $117, 000.00 Gross amount expended--------------------------------------- 12. 27 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 116, 987. 73 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------------------- 116, 677. 32 Balance available June 30, 1938--- ---------------------- 310. 41 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------- -- Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------- $40, 000. 00 Total amount contributed to June 30, 1938_----- --- ------ 40, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of n ew w ork .............................................. ............................................. Cost of maintenance ..---------- ................. ..---------------------------------------------------. . Total expended--__________.-------------- Contributed......---------. -------------------------------------------------------- $40, 000 Amount contributed -------------------------------------- $40, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------------- 40, 000, 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------------------- 40, 000.00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR HAMPTON CREEK, VA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------- $22, 571. 59 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------22, 571. 59 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 559. 32 Net total expenditures--_---------------- 22, 012. 27 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 156, 987. 73 Total amount appropriated and contributed to June 30, 1938__ 179, 000. 00 468 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------------............---------.........--.....--------------...---------...........................$-----------571.59 Cost of m aintenance ..... ... .... --------- . ...-- -------- --- ----------- -------------- -------------- Total expended ..--------- ----------------------------..... ..----------------------------... 12. 27 Allotted and contributed .. .. .... ..----------------------------------------------------- 157, 000.00, Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937__---------- $117, 000.00 Amount contributed------------------------------------------- 40, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 157, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----------------------------------------- 12. 27 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 156, 987. 73 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------- 677. 32 1---------------56, Balance available June 30, 1938--------------- ----- 310. 41 7. LAFAYETTE RIVER, VA. Location.--This river is a tidal estuary of Hampton Roads, formed by two branches lying wholly in Norfolk County, Va., and, except for a small portion of its headwaters, in the corporate limits of the city of Norfolk. The two branches, each about 2 miles long, flow from the northeast and southeast and join at a point about 3.5 miles above the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 78, 400, 452, 1222, and 1227.) Exi8ting project.-This provides for dredging a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from deep water in Hampton Roads to the Hamp- ton Boulevard Bridge, a distance of about 15/ miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.7 feet, and the extremes of irregular fluctuation referred to mean low water due to combined effect of wind and tides are -2 feet and + 9.62 feet. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1937 is $12,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 5, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, in adopting the project imposed the condition that (1) no work shall be undertaken by the United States before local interests have dredged initially, at their own expense, or have contributed the neces- sary funds for dredging initially, a suitable channel of project dimensions above the shoal at the mouth of the river; (2) local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial improvement and subsequent main- tenance as required; (3) local interests shall release the United States and its contractors from all claims for damages that may result from the dredging operations. It is expected that the conditions of local cooperation will be met when funds become available. Terminal facilities.--The only wharf of importance on Lafayette River is an open-pile structure about 300 feet long, owned and operated by the Norfolk Country and Yacht Club. It is used by RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 469 pleasure boats operated by members of the local yacht club and by visiting members of other yacht associations for landing, obtaining provisions, and fuel supplies. A number of small landings of light construction and three small marine railways are located elsewhere on the river and its tributaries. The wharf and landings are pri- vately owned and are not open to public use. The existing facilities are not adequate for present pleasure-boat traffic, and considerable development to accommodate potential traffic would be required. Ample room for development is available. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was about 6 feet for a width of 100 feet. Proposedoperations.-An allotment made during July 1938, $12,000, will be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, for the construction of a channel between Hampton Roads and the mouth of the river, 49,700 cubic yards, November-December 1938. It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 as it is expected that the work con- templated will provide for the needs of navigation until a later date. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 .... Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures -------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--- ------- Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938---- ----------------------------------- $12,000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 ----------- 12, 000 8. APPOMATTOX RIVER, VA. Location.-This river rises in Appomattox County, Va., flows north- easterly 137 miles, and empties into the James River at Hopewell, Va. The portion under improvement extends from its mouth to Petersburg, Va., a distance of 11 miles, which is the length of the tidal reach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 531.) Previous projects.-None. Prior to the adoption of a project, the sum of $22,500, appropriated in 1852, was expended in making a survey of the river. Existing project.-This provides for a navigable channel 80 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water between the mouth of the river and Petersburg, the head of navigation, a distance of 11 miles, and a turning basin at Petersburg; for a dam at Petersburg and the excavation for a width of from 200 to 300 feet of a diversion channel connecting the river above the dam at Petersburg with the river at a point 21, miles below; for about 1.7 miles of levees on the low grounds between the navigable and diversion channels; for a high- way bridge and a railway bridge across the diversion channel; and for other work incidental to the diversion channel. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2.9 feet and the extremes 2.4 and 3.3 feet. There are no records available of the heights of stage due to ordinary floods. These are estimated at 6 to 8 feet above mean low water at Petersburg, where the extremes are from 15.6 to 17.1 feet. 470 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The estimated cost of the navigable channel, revised in 1927, was $578,136 for new work, and the estimated cost (1909) of the diver- sion channel and work incident to its construction was $260,000. The estimated cost of maintenance (1927) of the navigable channel is $6,500 annually. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Document and reports Mar. 3,1871 Channel 12 feet deep at mean high water and Annual Report 1874, pt. II, p. 54. 60 feet wide. June 13,1902 (Diversionchannel and work incidental there- H. Doc. No. 139, 56th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1901, p. 1467. Mar. 3,1909 J to. 1 June 25, 1910 Increasing channel to width of 80 feet and H. Doc. No. 952, 60th Cong., 1st sess. maintenance of diversion works. Jan. 21,1927 Present project dimensions------ __ .--------- H. Doc. No. 215, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.---All wharves and terminals served by the Ap- pomattox are situated on the river front at Petersburg. The wharves constitute a continuous timber bulkhead on piling and having an aggregate length of about 2,313 feet. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for the present river commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging, by contract, at Lieutenant Run and Hares Dyke was performed be- tween August 2 and 24, 1937. There were removed 20,901 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $8,454.37. Maintenance dredging with the U. S. dredge Mantua between Lieu- tenant Run and Poor Run was performed between October 21 and November 19, 1937. There were removed 27,065 cubic yards of mate- rial. The cost of the work was $10,441.73. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $492.57. The total cost was $19,388.67 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $21,119.09. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The existing project was completed in 1931. The navigable channel between the mouth and Point of Rocks, a distance of about 3.5 miles, has natural depths ranging from 10 to 30 feet at mean low water over widths in excess of the required 80 feet. The controlling depth in November 1937 was 10 feet. The total cost has been $1,151,420.68, of which $830,151 was for new work and $321,269.68 for maintenance. The total expenditure was $1,151,420.68, of which $856,420.68 was applied to the navigable chan- nel and $295,000 to the diversion channel. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $10,411.69, will be applied to maintenance of the channel between the mouth and Petersburg with the U. S. dredge Mantua, September 1938. The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to mainte- nance of the channel between the mouth and Petersburg with U. S. dredge Mantua, September 1939 and May-June 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 471 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 852, 651. 00O $----------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 321, 269. 68 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-- ____ 1, 173, 920. 68 Net total expenditures--------------------------------------, 173, 920. 68 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 10, 411.69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------- 1, 184, 332. 37 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-........-. Cost of maintenance-------------............. $9. 684. 54 $8,484. 50 $42, 129. 91 $3, 855. 60 $19, 388. 67 Total expended....----------------- 9, 170. 71 8, 603. 50 42, 017. 76 2, 522. 62 21, 119. 09 Allotted----------------------- 8. 954. 99 38, 000. 00 36, 000. 00 -------------- 5, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------$26, 530. 78 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------------------10, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-- ----------------------------- 36, 530. 78 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment , 000. 00 5----------------- Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 31, 530. 78 Gross amount expended------------------------------------- 21,119. 09 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 10, 411. 69 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------ 20, 000. 00 SExclusive of available funds. 9. DEEP CREEK, VA. Location.-This creek is a tidal estuary of James River, lying wholly in Warwick County, Va. It is about 3 miles in length, flows in a southeasterly direction, and empties into James River on its northerly side about 10.5 miles upstream from the city of Newport News, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 529.) Ewisting project.-This provides for dredging a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water from that depth in James River to Hicks Landing, a distance of 6,000 feet, with widths of 80 feet in James River and 50 feet in the creek; a turning basin 6 feet deep, 100 feet wide, and 150 feet long at the upper end; an anchorage basin 6 feet deep and 6.4 acres in area opposite Menchville; and the con- struction of a timber jetty 800 feet long for the protection of the north side of the anchorage basin, if and when found necessary. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 3 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuation referred to mean low water due to combined effect of wind and tides, are -2 feet and +9.6 feet. The estimate of cost of new work made in 1937 is $33,600. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,000. The existing prject was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 76, 74th 472 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project docu- ment. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, in adopting the project imposed the condition that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-dis- posal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance, and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that adequate wharf- age facilities open to all on equal terms will be furnished at the head of the channel and at Menchville. It is expected that the con- ditions of local cooperation will be met when funds become available. Terminal facilities.-Six wharves are located on Deep Creek, of which two are in fair condition and four are dilapidated. All are privately owned but are open to the public without charge. None of the wharves has rail connections but all are served by State high- ways. The existing facilities are adequate for present business on the creek, but improvement of the stream would necessitate more and better facilities, where ample room for such development is available. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was about 4 feet to Menchville and 1 foot to Hicks Landing. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $28,000, will be applied to new work dredging, by con- tract, for the construction of a channel between James River and Hicks Landing; a turning basin at Hicks Landing, and an anchorage basin opposite Menchville, by contract, 159,000 cubic yards, October 1938-January 1939. It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as it is expected that the work con- templated will provide for the needs of navigation until a later date. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $28, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------------28,000 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost of maintenance - --------- ------ -- --- - ----- Total expended- ..-------------- .-------------- ----------- - ----- ------------ ---- -------- Allotted .........................------------------------------------------------................-------.........-------------- $28, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act, ap- proved June 11, 1938------------------------------------------- $28, 000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ---------------------------------- 28, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ 5, 600 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 473 10. WATERWAY FROM NORFOLK, VA., TO THE SOUNDS OF NORTH CAROLINA Location.-This water route extends south from Norfolk, Va., to Pamlico Sound, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1227, 1228, 1229, and 1231.) For description see page 492, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for dredging channels to depths of 10 feet at mean low water, over a least bottom width of 80 feet, in Deep Creek, Va.; Turners Cut Pasquotank River, and Croatan Sound, N. C.; and maintaining the Dismal Swamp Canal (which connects Deep Creek and Turners Cut) to a depth of about 9 feet over a bottom width of 50 feet. The limiting width of 80 feet ap- plies to Turners Cut; the channels in Deep Creek and Pasquotank River have been dredged to depths of 10 feet over bottom widths of 100 feet, while the Croatan Sound Channel has been dredged to a depth of 12 feet over a bottom width of 200 feet. The project further provides for the protection of banks in Turners Cut with sheet piling, and cutting certain sharp points in Pasquotank River, in order to shorten its course. The component parts of the waterway and their lengths are about as follows: Deep Creek, Va., 3 miles; Dismal Swamp Canal, 22 miles; Turners Cut,. 4.5 miles; Pasquotank River, 30 miles; Albemarle Sound, 20 miles; and Croatan Sound, 12.5 miles; a total of 92 miles. The total length of the Dismal Swamp Canal is about 25 miles, of which a 22-mile portion, a lock canal extending between Deep Creek, Va., and South Mills, N. C., alone is navigable. Data relative to the completed locks included in the project Dimensions Depth on miter sills Miles Year Estimated - Location Greatest Character of opened or actual Nor- Location WidthGreatest foundation to navi- cost of folk, of length Lift Up- Low- gation each lock Va. cham- available Lift pre chabem- for full per er width Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet 10. 7 Dismal-Swamp Ca- 37 225 12 9 9 Piles in sand 1900 $45, 000 ngl (Deep Creek, and shells. Va.). 33. 1 Dismal-Swamp Ca- 36 225 12 9 9 _- do----..----_ 1899 45,000 nal (South Mills, N. C.). The waterway is nontidal except in Deep Creek, where the mean tidal range under ordinary conditions is 3 feet and the extremes 2.3 and 3.2 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuation in this stream, due to combined effect of tides and wind, referred to mean low water, are about -2 feet and +9.62 feet. The remaining sections of the waterway are nontidal and not subject to flood. There are at times, however, variations of 1 to 2 feet in level, due to wind. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1899, was $274,310, exclusive of the purchase price of the Dismal Swamp Canal. The latest (1928) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $50,000, including $45,000 for operation and care of the waterway. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 474 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1899 Present project dimensions and original H. Doc. No. 317, 54th Cong., 1st sess., and route. Annual Report, 1896, p. 1086; H. Doc. No. 131, 55th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report, 1899, p. 1485. Mar. 3,1925 Purchase of the Lake Drummond Canal Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. (Dismal Swamp Canal). 5, 67th Cong., 2d sess. June 26, 1934 1 Operating and care of the works of improve- ment provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Latest published map is found in H. Doc. No. 391, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Terminal facilities.-The-northern end of this waterway is in Nor- folk Harbor, Va., the terminal facilities of which are described under this heading in the report on that improvement. There are three small wharves on the Dismal Swamp Canal. There are three landings along the Pasquotank River between the south end of the canal and Elizabeth City. At Elizabeth City, N. C., there are 18 wharves. Be- low Elizabeth City there are two wharves on the east bank of the Pasquotank River. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during. fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging, by contract, for the restoration of project dimensions in Deep Creek and Dismal Swamp Canal, at the mouth of the feeder ditch, was con- tinued to July 13, 1937. There were removed 5,738 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $1,623. Maintenance dredging and snagging in Pasquotank River, N. C., with U. S. derrick barge Roanoke was performed between December 13, 1937, and March 31, 1938. There were removed 34,889 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $9,608.47. Maintenance work in connection with the design of locks at Deep Creek and South Mills was performed during the fiscal year at a cost of $2,166.27. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections of the waterway were made during the fiscal year at a cost of $680.97, all for main- tenance. Maintenance cost for work done in connection with the operation and care of the Dismal Swamp Canal was as follows: Operation, $37,- 975.65; maintenance and repairs, $6,904.20; improvement and recon- struction, $379.03. The total cost was $59,337.59, of which $14,078.71, was for mainte- nance and $45,258.88, for the operation and care of the Dismal Swamp Canal. The total expenditure was $63,160.63. Condition at end of fical year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1903 at a saving of $23,114 under the estimated cost. The Dismal Swamp Canal was acquired by the United States March 30, 1929, from the Lake Drummond Canal & Water Co., for $500,000. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 9 feet, this depth occurring in Deep Creek and Dismal Swamp Canal. The total cost has been $1,614,934.12, of which $751,196.46 (includ- ing $500,000 for the purchase of the Dismal Swamp Canal) was for new work; $127,426.58 for operating and care, and $736,311.08 was for maintenance. The total expenditure was $1,612,854.49. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 475 In addition, the sum of $338,837.89 was expended between March 30, 1929, and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $69,715.51, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------------- $2, 079. 63 Maintenance: Operation of Dismal Swamp Canal: Operation of locks, dams, and other works --------------- 38, 835. 88 Maintenance and repairs--------- ------------------ 21, 800. 00 Improvement and reconstruction----------------------- 7, 000. 00 Total for all work----------- ------ -------------- 69, 715. 51 The additional sum of $847,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Maintenance dredging in Deep Creek and Dismal Swamp Canal, by contract, August-October 1939 000 $--------------------------2 Construction of locks at Deep Creek, Va., and South Mills, N. C., by contract July 1939 to June 1940-------------------------750, 000 Dredging, snagging, and bank trimming in Dismal Swamp Canal, Turners Cut, and Pasquotank River, with United States derrick barge, December 1939 to February 1940------------------- 10, 000 Operation of Dismal Swamp Canal: Operation of locks, dams, and other works-----------------38, 200 Maintenance and repairs-------------------------------- 15, 800 Improvement and reconstruction-------------------------- 2, 000 Channel work---------------------------------------- 1, 000 Emergencies ---------------------------------------- 5, 000 Total for all work------ ---------------------------- 847, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 $751, 196. 46 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------- 11, 202, 575. 55 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ , 953, 772. 01 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 2, 079. 63 Net total expenditures----------------------------- 1, 951, 692. 38 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 69, 715. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 2, 021, 407. 89 1Includes $338,837.89 for operation and care from the permanent indefinite appro- priation. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .. ------------------ Cost of maintenance------------- $193. 55 I $103, 665. 33 $66, 521. 39 $65, 321.42 $59, 337. 59 Total expended...----------------- 134. 82 102, 734. 54 66, 669. 01 61, 113. 35 63, 160. 63 Allotted------.....................----------------. 46, 999. 56 137, 600. 00 44, 093. 48 8, 500. 00 125, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------- --- 7, 676. 14 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936--------------------- $7, 500.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------- 60,000.00 476 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------$57, 700. 00 $125, 200. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------- ------- 132, 876. 14 Gross amount expended----------------------- $63,799.00 Less reimbursements collected---------------------- 638. 37 63,160. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 193869,---------------------- 715. 51 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 2, 263. 89 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------- 67, 451.62 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------- 847, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 11. INLAND WATERWAY FROM NORFOLK, VA., TO BEAUFORT INLET, N. C. Location.-The improvement described consists of a sea-level inland water route approximately paralleling the Atlantic coast between Norfolk, Va., and Beaufort Inlet, N. C., a distance of 197.91 statute miles. For description of the waterway see pages 495-497, Annual Report for 1932. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1227, 1228, 1231, and 1233.) Previous projects.-Partial projects'were adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, June 18, 1878, March 3, 1879, June 14, 1880, March 3, 1881, and September 19, 1890. The cost and expendi- tures were $292,095.65 for new work and $52,804.35 for maintenance, a total of $344,900. For further details see page 497, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for an inland waterway with a depth of 12 feet at mean low water between Norfolk, Va., and Beau- fort Inlet, N. C., a distance of 197.91 miles, with bottom widths vary- ing from 90 feet in land cuts to 300 feet in open waters, for the con- struction of a tidal guard lock in the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal at or near Great Bridge, Va., and for the construction, opera- tion, and maintenance of a suitable bridge across the waterway near Fairfield, N. C. Data relative to the completed lock included in the project is as follows: Dimensions Depth on miter sills Miles Year from Estimated Greatest Character of opened or actual Nor- Location Width length foundation to navi- folk, cost of of avail- Lift UpLow- gation each lock Va. cham- able per er ber for full width Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet 12. 04 Albemarle and Ches- 75 600 2. 7 (1) (1) Piles in sand 1932 $499, 913. 09 apeake Canal and shells. (Great Bridge,Va.) 1 16 feet at mean low water. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 477 The waterway is nontidal except in the Southern Branch of Eliza- beth River and in Beaufort Inlet, N. C. In the Southern Branch the mean tidal range under ordinary conditions is 2.7 feet and the extremes are 2.3 and 3.2 feet. The extremes of irregular fluctuation, due to the combined effect of the tide and wind, referred to mean low water, are -2 and +9.62 feet. In Beaufort Inlet, N. C., under ordinary condi- tions, the mean tidal range is 2.6 feet and the extremes are 2.3 and 3.2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1933, was $7,870,600, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, but including the purchase price of the canal. The latest (1933) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $196,600, including $106,000 for opera- tion and care of the waterway. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Original route of the Norfolk-Beaufort Inlet sec- H. Doc. No. 391, 62d Cong., 2d sess. tion. Aug. 8,1917 Change in route; following changes approved by H. Does. Nos. 1478, 63d Cong., 3d2 sess., Secretary of War Apr. 14, 1919: and 1136, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Albemarle Sound-Pamlico Sound section: Changed from "Alligator River-Rose Bay route" to "Alligator River-Pungo River route." Pamlico Sound-Neuse River section: Changed from "Pamlico Sound-Brant Shoal-Neuse River route" to "Goose Creek-Bay River route." July 18,1918 Alligator River-Pungo River route: (proposed Approved by Secretary of War May 15, land cut connecting the rivers), changed from a 1919. straight line to a bent line approaching nearer the town of Fairfield, N. C. Mar. 4,19331 Construction of a suitable bridge near Fairfield, Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. N. C. No. 5, 72 Cong., 1st sess. 2 July 3, 1930 Construction of a tidal lock at Great Bridge at a S. Doc. No. 23,71st Cong., 1st sess. limit of cost of not to exceed $500,000. June 26, 19343 Operating and care of the works of improvement provided forwith funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1 Public No. 433, 72d Cong. 2 Contain latest published maps. 3Permanent appropriations repeal act. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The north end of this waterway is in Norfolk Harbor, the terminal facilities of which are described in the report on that improvement. Between Norfolk and Albemarle Sound there are 13 wharves or landings. Along the route between Albe- marle Sound and Pamlico River are 10 wharves. Located upon waters tributary to the Pamlico River-Neuse River section are 15 wharves, aggregating a frontage of about 600 feet. There are eight wharves on the section of the waterway from Neuse River to Beau- fort Inlet, with a combined frontage of about 400 feet. At More- head City, N. C., there are 27 wharves, their total frontage being about 500 feet. Contiguous to the harbor at Beaufort, N. C., the southern terminus of the waterway, there are 46 wharves, their total frontage being about 1,200 feet. The facilities are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. For further details, see page 499, Annual Report for 1932. 478 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging, by contract, for the restoration of project dimensions in Virginia Cut, Currituck Sound, and North River, was continued to September 17, 1937. There were removed 1,095,642 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $81,567.23. Maintenance dredging, by contract, for the restoration of project dimensions in Alligator River was performed between July 26 and September 11, 1937. There were removed 1,038,190 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $82,916.68. Maintenance dredging under an existing contract for the restora- tion of project dimensions in the Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, North Landing River, and North River, was commenced on May 17, 1938, and continued to the end of the fiscal year. There were removed 57,565 cubic yards of material. The cost of the work was $7,163.58. Maintenance work under an existing contract for clearing and the excavation of three drainage ditches adjacent to the Alligator River- Pungo River land cut, Hyde County, N. C., was commenced on June 23, 1938 and continued to the end of the fiscal year. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made and liquidated damages refunded during the year at a cost of $11,079.42, all for maintenance. Maintenance costs for work done in connection with the operation and care of the waterway were as follows: Operation, $68,668.14; maintenance and repairs, $27,828.39; and improvement and recon- struction, $53,821.33. The total cost of the work was $333,044.77, of which $182,726.91 was for maintenance and $150,317.86 for operation and care. All work was for maintenance, of which $317,085.44 pertains to the Nor- folk district and $15,959.33 to the Wilmington, N. C., district. The total expenditure was $390,839.17, of which $375,287.52 was disbursed by the Norfolk district and $15,551.65 was disbursed by the Wilmington, N. C., district. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1935. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Between Norfolk, Va., and Pungo River, N. C., 120 miles, 12 feet; and between Pungo River, N. C., and Beaufort, N. C., 78 miles, 11 feet, this depth occurring in Pungo River and in the Adams Creek-Core Creek sections. The Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal was acquired by the United States from the Chesapeake & Albemarle Canal Co. on April 30, 1913, for $500,000. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: New work Maintenance Operating Total and care Norfolk district: Regular funds............-----------------------$8, 123, 213.36 $1, 242, 748.14 $306, 342. 64 $9, 672, 304. 14 Public Works funds..--------------------- 80, 282. 36 --- ------------------------ 80, 282. 36 Wilmington district--------------------------------- 295, 012. 23 50, 440. 40 345, 452. 63 ---------------------------- Total... 8, 203, 495. 72 1, 537, 760. 37 356, 783. 04 10, 098, 039. 13 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 479 The expenditures were $10,006,516.71 from regular funds and $80,- 282.36 from public-works funds, a total of $10,086,799.07, of which $9,741,779.60 was disbursed by the Norfolk district and $345,019.47 was disbursed by the Wilmington, N. C., district. In addition the sum of $975,744.25 was expended between May 1, 1913, and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $127,733.12, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $11, 240.06 Maintenance: Dredging shoals in Southern Branch of Elizabeth River, North Landing River, and North River, under an existing contract, 119,794 cubic yards, July-August, 1938---------------------- 11, 093. 06 Clearing and excavating three drainage ditches, adjacent to the Alligator River-Pungo River land cut, Hyde County, N. C., under an existing contract, 10,300 cubic yards, July-August, 1938 ---------------- ----------------- 3, 400. 00 Operation of the waterway: Operation of locks and dams and other works------------- 62, 000. 00 Maintenance and repairs----------------------------30, 000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction ---------------------- 10, 000. 00 Total for all work_-- 127, 733. 12 The additional sum of $425,000 oan be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Construction of new highway bridge at Coinjock, N. C., by con- tract, July-December 1939_______---------------------------------- $125, 000 Removal of spot and side shoaling to maintain project depth and widths, between Norfolk and Pungo River with United States pipe-line dredge, December 1939 to May 1940------------------ 50, 000 Snagging and bank trimming in upper reaches of river and in land cuts with United States derrick barges, February-May 1940_ 15, 000 Construction of a cut-off channel at Buck Island, North River, N. C., by contract, January to June 1940---------------------- 100, 000 Maintenance dredging between the westerly end of the Alligator River-Pungo River land cut, in Pungo River and Beaufort Inlet, by contract, September to October 1939---------------------- 30, 000 Operation of the waterway: Operation of locks and dams and other works--------- ------ 64, 000 Maintenance and repairs------------------------------- 35, 000 Improvement and reconstruction -------------------------- 1,000 Emergencies --------------- -------------------------- 5, 000 Total for all work--------------------------------- 425, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $8, 495, 591. 37 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 2, 923, 092. 01 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- 11, 418, 683. 38 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 11, 240.06 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 11, 407, 443 32 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 127, 733 12 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_ -11, 535, 176 44 I Includes $975,744.25 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 101110--38-pt. 1, vol. 1-31 480 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-----------................ -------------- $41, 369. 73 $38, 912. 63 ..............-........... Cost of maintenance----------.......... $460, 635. 60 156, 217. 94 298, 660. 58 $254, 222. 97 $333, 044. 77 Total cost---------------- . 460, 635. 60 197, 587. 67 337, 573. 21 254, 222.97 333, 044. 77 Total expended..----------------370, 384. 37 288, 340.09 366, 207. 60 188, 650. 30 390, 839. 17 Allotted.--------------------- 539, 218.74 444,100.00 68, 89 277. 000.00 218, 42 329,630. Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------- $188, 941. 87 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved Apr. 26, 1934 -------------- $80, 800. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved Apr. 9, 1935----------------- 9, 200. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937----------- 220, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 000.00 7-------------2, 382, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------570, 941. 87 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 52, 369. 58 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 518, 572.29 Gross amount expended ----------------------- $395, 233. 12 Less reimbursements collected ----------------- 4, 393. 95 390, 839. 17 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-----------------------127, 733. 12 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------------------- 26, 758.44 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 100, 974.68 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance -------------------------- 425, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 12. BLACKWATER RIVER, VA. Location.-This river rises in Prince George County, near Peters- burg, Va., and flows in a general southeasterly direction for 80 miles, where it unites with the Nottoway River to form the Chowan River, which empties into Albemarle Sound. The portion under improve- ment extends from its mouth to Franklin, Va., a distance of 13 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey, Holland quadrangle, Virginia.) Previous project.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878. The total cost and expenditure thereunder was $14,000 for new work. For further details see page 1802 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for clearing the 13 miles of river below Franklin, Va., of obstructions, so as to afford a condition of easy navigation for boats of 7-foot draft. The stream is nontidal. The portion of the river under improvement is subject to freshets of short duration, causing rises of 3 to 4 feet, but the general stage of the river remains for the greater part of the time at the elevation of Albemarle Sound, with which it connects. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 481 The estimate of cost for new work made in 1907, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, was $8,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907 (H. Doc. No. 177, 59th Cong., 1st sess.). There is no published map of this improvement. Terminal facilities.-There is a wharf and warehouse at Franklin, Va., and three small wharves with warehouses between this point and the mouth of the river. All of these are privately owned but are open to the general public on equal terms. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of flscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1908, at a saving of $5,856, under the estimated cost. The controlling depth in May 1932 was 7 feet. The head of navigation is at Burdette, Va., 25 miles above the mouth. The total costs and expenditures have been $26,200, of which $2,144.33 was for new work and $24,055.67 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $10,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging, snag- ging, and bank trimming, with United States derrick barges, Janu- ary to February 1939. The additional sum of $6,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredging, snagging, and bank trimming, with United States derrick barges, October to November 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $16, 144.33 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- 24, 055. 67 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938.-------------- 40, 200. 00 Net total expenditures--- --------------------------------- 40, 200. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------10, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 50, 200. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost of m aintenance .....------ -- . --- .. . . . . ... . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . .. --------------... Total expended-............................_, Allotted---------------......................... ...........-------------- ---------- ...-------------- ............. -------------- $10, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938----------------------------------- $10, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------- ---... - 10; 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------- - --------- ------------ 6, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 482 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 13. KNOBBS CREEK, N. C. Location.-This creek is a nontidal fresh-water stream emptying into Pasquotank River from the west, about 18 miles above its mouth in Albemarle Sound. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water, from that depth in Pasquotank River to the Norfolk- Southern Railroad bridge, 100 feet wide in Pasquotank River and generally 60 feet wide in the creek, with a turning basin in the sharp bend opposite the plant of the Chesson Manufacturing Co. Being a branch of Pasquotank River, Knobbs Creek is affected by the wind tides which influence that stream and Albemarle Sound. In extreme cases the water rises 4 to 5 feet above mean low water, but the average fluctuation of the water surface is about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1927, was $79,000. The latest (1927) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doec. No. 102, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wharves with an aggregate available frontage of 1,200 or 1,400 linear feet located on Knobbs Creek. The existing wharves are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. The controlling depth in February 1933 was 10 feet. The head of navigation is the upper Norfolk-Southern Railroad bridge, about 1.4 miles above the mouth. The total cost and expenditures have been $80,500, all for new work. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $6,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ,ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredging, snagging, and bank trimming, with United States derrick barges, November to December 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- $80, 500 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------- 80, 500 'Net total expenditures_-- ---------------------------------- - 80, 500 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 80, 500 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------- - -------------- -------------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Total expended .. . . . .l 5 0 -. . Allotted..........---------------------------- ----$5,000 -$5,000---- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ----------------------------- $6,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 483 14. MEHERRIN RIVER, N. C. Location.-Rises in Lunenburg County, Va., flows in a southeast- erly direction a distance of about 126 miles, and empties into the Chowan River, N. C., at a point about 39 miles above Albemarle Sound, N. C. (See U. S. Geological Survey, Winton quadrangle N. C.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882. The total cost and expenditures were $4,584.53 for new work. For further details, see page 1802 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep from the mouth to the State highway bridge at Murfreesboro, with a cut-off channel through Devils Elbow, a distance of about 10.5 miles; 80 feet wide through the cut-off, and 100 feet wide elsewhere; and a turning basin of the same depth, 300 feet wide and 500 feet long at Murfrees- boro. The entire stream is nontidal and, except during freshets, its water surface rises and falls according as the winds raise or lower the water level of Albemarle Sound. Freshets cause variations of water level of from 3 to 4 feet in the navigable portion of the river. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, is $46,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $3,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1907 Removal of shoals and obstructions to make river H. Doc. No. 137, 59th Cong., 1st sess. safely navigable for vessels of less than 7-foot draft. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions__------------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doce No. 43, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are seven private wharves on Meherrin River, four of which are located at Murfreesboro. All are of timber construction with pile foundation and plank decking. The total berth- ing space at Murfreesboro is approximately 130 feet. Smith-Douglas Co., fertilizer manufacturers, operate two of the wharves, with large mixing plant, warehouse, office, and storage facilities. This installa- tion was recently constructed at a cost of $40,000. The Standard Oil Co. has a wharf about 200 yards downstream from the Smith-Douglas terminal. Storage tanks, with total capacity of 48,000 gallons, are sup- plied by pipe lines running from the wharf. The wharfage facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work dredging, by contract, for the construction of a cut-off channel at Devils Elbow and a turning basin at Murfreesboro was performed between January 24 and May 19, 1938. There were removed 69,470 cubic yards of ma- terial from the cut-off channel and 39,279 cubic yards from the turn- ing basin. The cost was $41,216.93, and the total expenditure was $41,214.02, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in May 1938. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 484 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 10 feet. The head of navigation is at Skinners Landing, 21 miles above the mouth. The total costs on the existing project were $87,971.42, of which $43,- 149.81 was for new work and $44,821.61 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $87,968.51 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $2,785.98, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_------------------------------------- $2. 91 Maintenance: Snagging and bank trimming with U. S. derrick barge Contentnea, between the mouth and Murfreesboro, March 1939 --- _- 2, 783. 07 Total for all work-------- --------------------------------- 2, 785. 98 The additional sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredging between the mouth and Murfreesboro, with U. S. dredge Mantua, July-August 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------------$47, 734. 34 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-----------------------------44, 821.61 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------- 92, 555. 95 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 2. 91 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 92, 553. 04 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -------------------------------- 2, 785.98 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 95, 339. 02 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--- ------------------------------------------------------ $41, 216. 93 Cost of maintenance--------- _ _ $12, 373. 05 ....-------------- $3,926. 95 ------------------------- , Total expended---...............--------... --------------- 12, 373. 05 3,926. 95 -------------- 41, 214. 02 Allotted.------- ---------------- $4, 000 12, 300.00 ------------ -------------- 44, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----------------------------------------$44, 000.00 ---------------------------------------- Gross amount expended___ 41,214. 02 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------------2, 785. 98 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ------------------------- 2. 91 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------- 2, 783. 07 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 ----- ----------------------- 15, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 15. EDENTON HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This harbor is located on the northerly side of Albe- marle Sound near its westerly end, and in front of the city of Eden- ton. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water over a bottom width of 150 feet between the 12-foot con- tour in Edenton Bay and the foot of Broad Street, Edenton, a dis- RIVERS AND HA]RBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 485 tance of about 4,000 feet, and channels of the same cross section, leading from the main channel, along the water front to the east and west for distances of about 900 and 1,600 feet, respectively. Under ordinary conditions the fluctuation of the water surface is about 1 foot, respectively, above or below mean low water, but under ex- treme conditions the water may rise as much as 4 or 5 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, was $80,000. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 18,1878 Original channel improvement and turning basin Annual Report, 1879, p. 696. at Edenton. July 5, 1884 Extension of original project and modification of Annual Report, 1884, pp. 1071-1074. the turning basin. July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions.------------------ H. Doc. No. 772, 69th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-The municipal or public wharves are located on the improved portion of the harbor and are connected with all the highways entering the town by the city streets, which are of hard-surface construction. The Norfolk Southern Railroad has ex- cellent wharf and freight terminals on the harbor to which its tracks extend, and where there are adequate facilities for the transfer of freight from boats to cars. The Eastern Cotton Oil Co. and several other concerns have wharves on the water front. All the wharves of the port are of open-pile or solid-fill bulkhead construction. The public wharves are open to public use free of charge and all the other above-mentioned wharves are open to public use at a nominal charge. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under the provisions of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, snagging was done with the U. S. derrick barge Contentnea in Pembroke Creek, N. C., a tributary of Edenton Harbor, between December 27, 1937, and January 14, 1938. There were removed 353 obstructions. The total cost and expenditure was $970.84, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931 at a saving of $6,250 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth in October 1937 was 9 feet at mean low water. Navigation is practicable throughout the year. The total cost and expenditure was $74,720.84, of which $73,750 was for new work and $970.84 was for maintenance of Pembroke Creek. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredg- ing with U. S. dredge Mantua, November to December 1939. Cost and ftnancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------------- $73, 750. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------ ---------------- 970. 84 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------74, 720. 84 Net total expenditures ------------------- 74, 720. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------- ---------- 74, 720. 84 486 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.-----....--------------- ---------------...-- --------- ..........-----------............----------. Cost of maintenance........------------ ------------..............---------.............. $970. 84 Total expended .....---------.......... ---------------------------------...----------------------. ... 970. 84 Allotted-------------------------....... ....-- ------------------------------------------ 970.84 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------------ $16, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 15, 029. 16 Net amount to be accounted for------- -------------------- 970. 84 Gross amount expended ----------------------- 970. 84 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-------------------------- ---------- 15, 000. 00 16. CASHIE RIVER, N. C. Location.-This river, a nontidal stream, rises in Bertie County, near Kelford, N. C., flows in a general southeasterly direction for about 57 miles to a point where it intersects the thoroughfare (con- necting Cashie and Roanoke Rivers), thence in a northeasterly direc- tion for approximately 7 miles, and empties into the extreme westerly end of Albemarle Sound. Existing project.-This provides for the removal of logs, snags, and other obstructions between the mouth of the thoroughfare in Roanoke River and Windsor; the construction of three cut-off channels 80 feet wide through sharp bends at points 1, 4, and 5 miles below Windsor, and a turning basin about 1.1 acres in area at Windsor, all to a depth of 10 feet. The river is not subject to floods or freshets, but its water surface rises and falls according as the winds raise or lower the water level in Albemarle Sound. The maximum fluctuation of the water surface is about 4 or 5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $32,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,200. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Removal of obstructions between mouth of H. Doc. No. 779, 69th Cong., 2d sess. thoroughfare in Roanoke River and Windsor. Aug. 26, 1937 Construction of 3 cut-off channels and a turning Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. basin at Windsor. No. 31, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, in adopting the modified project imposed the condition that local interests shall furnish without cost to the United States the necessary rights-of-way, areas for the disposal of dredged material, and agree to protect the United States and its contractors against claims for damages resulting from the dredging and disposal of material. It RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 487 is expected that these conditions will be met when funds become avail- able. Prior conditions have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There is 1 public wharf and 4 privately owned wharves at Windsor, N. C., and 12 between this point and the thoroughfare. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance snagging with U. S. derrick barges Roanoke and Contentneabetween the mouth of the thoroughfare in Roanoke River and Windsor was commenced on May 26, 1938, and continued to the end of the fiscal year. The total cost was $4,058.58, all for maintenance. The total expendi- ture was $796.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 22 percent completed. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was about 10 feet. The work remaining to be done is the construction of a turning basin at Windsor and three cut-off channels below Windsor. The total cost was $11,156.24, of which $7,097.66 was for new work and $4,058.58 was for maintenance. The total expenditure was $7,894.32. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $33,703.34, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ $3,261. 92 New work: Construction of a turning basin at Windsor and 3 cut-off channels below Windsor, by contract, 94,800 cubic yards, October 1938 to January 1939-------------------------------- 27, 000. 00 Maintenance: Dredging, snagging, and bank trimming between the mouth of the thoroughfare in Roanoke River and Windsor, with U. S. derrick barges Roanoke and Contentnea, July 1938 ---------- 3, 441. 42 Total for all work-----__------------------------------------- 33, 703.34 It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as it is expected that the work con- templated will provide for the needs of navigation until a later date. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $7, 097. 66 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 4, 058. 58 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 11, 156------------- 11156.24 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 3, 261. 92 Net total expenditures_---_ --------------------------- 7, 894. 32 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 33, 703.34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 41, 597. 66 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------------................----............-------.. $3,883. 71 $3, 213. 95 -.............--.......---- Cost of maintenance- ........................-------------------------......---......------------- -------------- $4, 058. 58 Total expended ---------------------------- 1,228. 83 5, 868.83 -------------- 796. 66 Allotted.......-------------------- -------------- 7, 500. 00 -402. 34 -------------- 34, 500. 00 488 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--- ------------------------------- $7, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 ---------------------------- 27, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for..--------- ---------------- --- 34, 500. 00 Gross amount expended---- ---------------------------------- 796. 66 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --- ----------- 33, 703. 34 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 3, 282. 92 Balance available June 30, 1938-------- ---------------- 30, 420. 42 17. ROANOKE RIVER, N. C. Location.-This stream rises in the Blue Ridge Mountains, west of Roanoke, Va., and flows southeasterly for about 200 miles to Clarks- ville, Va., where it is joined by Dan River, its principal tributary; and thence in the same general direction for about 198 miles and. empties into the westerly end of Albemarle Sound, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228 and Post Route Map of North Carolina.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 12 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the 12-foot contour in Albemarle Sound into Roanoke River and thence upstream to a point about I mile above the town of Plymouth, N. C., a distance of 10 miles; thence a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Hamilton, a distance of 53 miles; thence a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide to Palmyra Landing, a distance of 18 miles, with a cut-off channel of like dimensions about 2 miles above Hamilton; and thence a channel 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide to Weldon, N. C., a distance of 50 miles; by dredging, snagging, and regulation. Depths of channels are referred to mean low water. The rise and fall of the river, resulting from freshets, is from 18 to 33 feet for about 70 miles below Weldon, but this fluctuation diminishes toward the mouth, the variations in water levels being from 1 to 2 feet* in the lower 15 or 20 miles. The total length of channels included in the project is 131 miles. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $638,500. The latest (1938) -approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3, 1871 Improvement of the river between the mouth S. Doc. No. 23, 42d Cong., 2d sess., and and Weldon. Annual Report, 1872, p. 726. July 3, 1930 Entrance channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet H. Doc. No. 211, 70th Cong., 1st sess. wide. 1 June 20,1938 Present project dimensions---------------................... H. Doc. No. 694, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, in adopting the modified project, imposed the condition that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial work RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 489 and for subsequent maintenance as may be required, and hold and save the United States free from damages that may result from the execution and maintenance of the improvement. It is expected that the conditions of local cooperation will have been complied with by July 1, 1939. Terminal facilities.-There are eight wharves at Plymouth. One mile farther upstream there is a large wharf and bulkhead, a transit shed, and crane runway for handling wood pulp and pulp materials. Between this point and Hamilton there are 10 wharves. Between Hamilton and Halifax there are 13 log landings. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging and snagging with U. S. dredge Mantua and derrick barge Con- tentnea was performed between November 5 and December 21, 1937. There were removed 45,278 cubic yards of material and 285 obstruc- tions from 4,450 feet of channel. The total cost and expenditures were $17,519.58, all for mainte- nance. Codition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 42 percent completed. Navigation between Ablemarle Sound and Palmyra is practicable throughout the year. The controlling depth between Albemarle Sound and Hamilton is 10 feet; between Hamilton and a point 4 miles above, 7 feet; thence to Palmyra, 4 feet; and between Palmyra and Weldon, 3 feet. All depths are referred to mean low water. The work remaining to be done is that authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, between Albemarle Sound and Palmyra, a distance of 81 miles; and the completion by dredging, snagging, and regulation of a channel between Palmyra and Weldon, a distance of 50 miles, to a depth of 5 feet over a least bottom width of 50 feet. The total costs and expenditures have been $408,200.46, of which $267,137.41 was for new work and $141,063.05 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $20,980.42, will be applied to maintenance dredging, snag- ging, and bank trimming between the mouth and Palmyra with U. S. derrick barges Roanoke and Contenttnea, July-November 1938. The additional sum of $338,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied as follows: New work: Dredging channels between Albemarle Sound and Ply- mouth and between Hamilton and Palmyra Landing; and the con- struction of a cut-off channel 2 miles above Hamilton, by contract, November 1939 to April 1940__ -------------- $323, 000 Maintenance: Dredging, snagging, and bank trimming with United States derrick barge, July-September 1939------------------------ 15, 000 Total for all work------------------------------------------- 338, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $267, 137. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- 141, 063. 05 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 408, 200. 46 Net total expenditures--------------------------------------- 408, 200.46 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 20, 980. 42 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----- 429. 180. 88 490 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work....----------- ---------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance.---------- - $3, 629. 90 $2, 760. 81 $8, 030. 18 $55, 208. 65 $17, 519. 58 I'otal .......... expended--------------- --.... 3, 312. 65 3, 094. 65 5, 248. 04 57, 990. 79 17, 519. 58 Allotted ------------------------ 14, 794. 54 -3,165. 00 58, 000. 00 - - - 38, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936___ ------------------------ $20, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------- 7, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priattion Act approved June 11, 1938---------- 11, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------------$38, 500. 00 Gross amount expended _--______----- -------- 17, 519. 58 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-- -- ------------ 20, 980. 42 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project'---- ------------------------- 371, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work ---------------------- 323,; 000. 00 For maintenance ------------------------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Total _ -------------------------------------- 338, 000. 00 Exclusive of available funds. 18. SCUPPERNONG RIVER, N. C. Location.-This river rises in the center of a peninsula between Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. It flows in a general northerly direc- tion, making a long bend eastward to the town of Columbia, then turning westward again until it flows into Albemarle Sound. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1228.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1879, and June 13, 1902. The cost and expenditures were $21,248.68 for new work and $13,061.56 for maintenance, a total of $34,310.24. For further details see page 1802 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide on bottom across the bar; thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide on bottom up to and in front of the town of Columbia; thence 8 feet deep and 40 feet wide on bottom to Spruills Bridge, near Cres- well, including six cut-offs; thence 7 feet deep and 30 feet wide on bottom to the highway bridge near Cherry; and a turning basin 7 feet deep, of a triangular form 150 feet wide on a side, near Cherry Bridge, at the mouth of Mauls Creek. The plane of reference is mean low water. This is a nontidal stream, the oscillations of the surface being controlled by the winds, w.hich cause ordinary variations of 1 foot. The extreme range of wind tides is 5.1 feet, as determined by 1 year's tide-gage readings. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1925, was $59,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. No. 1196, 62d Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 491: Terminal facilities.-There are 11 wharves, piers, etc., on Scupper- nong River, of which 9 are located at Columbia. The total berthing space at Columbia is about 300 feet. All wharves are privately owned and operated. T he present facilities appear to be adequate for exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1925. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal year were the project depths for the various sections of the river. The' head of navigation is at a highway bridge near Cherry, 20 miles above: the mouth. The total costs and expenditures have been $101,219.20, of which $59,914.95 was for new work and $41,304.25 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the; fiscal year, $5,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging, snagging, and bank trimming between the mouth and Cherry with United States derrick barges Roanoke and Contentnea, December 1938. It is believed that no funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as it is expected that the work con- templated will provide for the needs of navigation until a later date. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-__-_ $81, 163. 63 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------54, 365. 81 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 135, 529. 44 Net total expenditures--------------------------------------- 135, 529. 44 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------140, 529.44 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ------ ......--------- Cost of new work..-.............-- ----------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance-.------------.. $4, 906. 20 --------------.... $16, 508. 51 ...........----- ' .........- Total expended---.------------ -- 4, 906. 20 __------------- 16, 508.51-- Allotted....-- --------------------- .. 4, 914. 71 $11, 500 5, 000.00-------------- $5, 000' Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act, ap- proved June 11, 1938-----------------------------------------$5, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------__ _ 5,000. 00; 19. MANTEO (SHALLOWBAG) BAY, N. C. Location.--Manteo Bay or Shallowbag Bay, formed by a natural indentation of the shore line, is situated on the northeastern side of Roanoke Island, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1229.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep at mean low water from that depth in Roanoke Sound to the town of Manteo, a distance of about 22/3 miles. The variations- of the water surface are due, to winds, such variations seldom exceed- ing 1 or 2 feet higher or lower than the mean stage. The extreme' range of wind tides is 5.1 feet, as determined by 1 year's tide-gageu 492 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 readings at Manteo. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1908, was $13,750. The latest (1908) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,000. This project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 906, 60th Cong., 1st sess.). This document contains the latest published map. Terminal facilities.-There are 17 wharves on the portion of this harbor under improvement. They have a total frontage of 1,060 feet. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fscal year.--None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1911. The controlling depth in April 1937 was 5.6 feet. The head of navigation is Manteo. The total cost and expenditures have been $54,837.65, of which $10,503.18 was for new work and $44,334.47 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredging with U. S. dredge Mantua October 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $10, 503.18 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_---- -------------------- 44, 334. 47 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 54, 837. 65 Net total expenditures------------------------ 54, 837. 65 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------------_ 54, 837. 65 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work . ......-------- ..... ----..-- -----------....................... ........ .............. Cost of maintenance-------------. $827. 72 $5, 159. 93------.. ---------------------------- Total expended---...---------------.............. 674.30 5, 313.35 ...................................... ------ Allotted------ ----------- 5,987. 65 . . Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------- __ $10,000.00 20. MACKAY CREEK, N. C. Location.--Mackay (Mackeys) Creek has its source in a swamp about 10 miles southeast of Plymouth, N. C., from which it flows in a generally northerly direction and empties into Albemarle Sound at a point about 5 miles east of the mouth of Roanoke River. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a channel 9 feet deep at low water over a bottom width of 100 feet across the bar at the mouth of the creek, a distance of about 2,200 feet; and for the removal of obstructions between the sound and Mackeys, a distance of about five-eighths mile. The tides in the creek, as in Albemarle Sound, are due almost entirely to winds alone, and cause variations in water surface at the mouth amounting to 1 foot, or 1.5 feet above or below the low-water plane. The influence of such tides is noticeable as far upstream as the third bridge, a distance of about 12.5 miles from the mouth. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 493 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $13,375. There is no approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19, 1890 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide across the Annual Report, 1889, p. 1137. bar at the mouth. July 3, 1930 Removal of obstructions......-------------------- H. Doc. No. 775, 69th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-The principal wharf on the creek is located at the town of Mackeys and is under control of the Edenton- Mackeys Ferry Co. There are five or six privately owned fishing and logging wharves located upstream from Mackeys. All wharves are connected to the highways of the locality and are open to the public on payment of a nominal sum for wharfage. The existing wharves are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1932. The controlling depth in March 1938, was 8 feet. The head of navigation is Roper, N. C., 6.5 miles above the mouth. The total cost and expenditures have been $18,147.63, of which $13,374.60 was for new work and $4,773.03 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $6,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredg- ing, snagging, and bank trimming between the mouth and Mackeys with United States derrick barge, May-June 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------ $13, 374. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------4 773. 03 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- 147. 63 1----------8, Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 18, 147. 63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------18, 147. 63 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new work --............----------- Cost of maintenance------------- $1,174. 07 .................................. Total expended.-----------------1, 174. 07.. Allotted....---------------------1, 499. 59 -$325. 52 ---------------------------------.............. .............. Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance------------------- -------------------- $6,000. 00 21. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $55,115.99, and the expenditure was $53,759.01. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $42,241.89, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939, to 494 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The addi- tional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $423, 959. 79 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- __ 423, 959. 79 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 1, 497. 88 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- '422, 461. 91 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --- ------ 42, 241. 89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------464, 703. 80 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .... . --- ....... ----- ..... ... ----------- ------------- ..........------------ ------------- Cost of maintenance....____...--- $38, 203. 89 $45, 393.32 $47, 620. 89 $66, 486. 73 $55, 115. 99 Total expended ......----------------40, 000. 45 45, 704. 87 46, 752. 12 69, 588. 96 53, 759. 01 Allotted---................-------------------....... 79, 032. 78 45, 000. 00 40, 000. 00 32, 000. 00 95, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 --- $1, 000. 90 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 19836-- _- - $7, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------- 42, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 - ------ 45, 000. 00 95, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_________ 96, 000. 90 Gross amount expended---------------------------$58, 190. 73 Less reimbursements collected------------------------ 4, 431. 72 53, 759. 01 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 42, 241. 89 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-----------------------___ 2, 110. 09 Balance available June 30, 1938_--------------------------- 40, 131. 80 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2 - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 50, 000. 00 i Exclusive of $912.50 contributed funds expended on beach-erosion study. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 22. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30, 1938 Estimated, Name of project port see amount re- Nannual quired to report New work Maintenance complete for- 1. Channel from Phoebus, Va., to Hampton Roads . 1937 2$11. 500. 00 ------------- Completed. 2. Pagan River, Va.,l..--------------------------- 1937 51, 425. 49 $96, 012. 61 Do. 3. Nansemond River, Va. --------------------- 1935 167, 477. 11 48, 625. 61 Do. 4. Perquimans River, N. C.1 -- __ 1910 ___-------------- 13, 750.00 -------------- Do. 1Channels adequate for commerce. 2In addition, $1,199.57 was expended from contributed funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 495 23. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-------------------------- $214, 143. 91 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 49, 180. 36 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 3, 324. 27 2------------------ Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------- 29,671.30 Net total expenditures---- --------------- ------------ 233, 652. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------- ------------- ---- 28, 521.40 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------- 262, 174.37 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended----......-----.....- --- ---------- $135, 082.81 $4, 464. 88 $39,096.49 $61, 133.79 Allotted .. 158, 282. 75 -19, .-------------------------------- 000. 00 53, 629. 57 75, 262. 05 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------$14, 393. 14 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936--------------------- $66, 654. 87 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------36, 000. 00 102, 654. 87 Amount to be accounted for---------- ---------------- 117, 048. 01 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 27,392. 82 Net amount to be accounted for-_-----------------------89, 655. 19 Gross amount expended-----------------------_ -- $454, 194.89 Less: Reimbursements collected---------- $364, 290. 33 Receipts from sales---------------- 28, 770. 77 393, 061. 10 61, 133. 79 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 28, 521. 40 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------- $34, 593.65 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts__ .---------- 6, 170. 00 40, 763. 65 Balance available June 30, 1938 --- ------------------- 12,242.25 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 49, 180. 36 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 36, 938. 11 101110--38-pt. 1, vol. 1---32 496 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. dation Congress dation Appomattox River, Va.. Rivers and Harbors ............... ------------------------ Committee resolu- tion, Mar. 24, 1937. Blackwater Creek, Va - Rivers and Harbors ............... ------------------------ Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 14, 1936. Burwells Bay, Va-....... River and Harbor ............... ------------------------ Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Chesapeake Bay, west- do-................. ....---- ............... ------------------------ ern shores of, from Plum (Tree) Point, Va., to Hampton Roads, protection of navigable waters of, from shoaling. Chowan River, N. C.... Rivers and Harbors ............... ------------------------ Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 14, 1936. Chuckatuck River, Va.-- Rivers and Harbors ............... Committee resolu- tion, Feb. 8, 1938. ------------------------ ------------------------ Edenton Bay, N. C., to River and Harbor U. S. Fish Hatchery Act, Aug. 26, 1937. via Pembroke Creek. Elizabeth River, south- ern branch of, Norfolk .....---do.......----- ------------------------ Harbor, Va. Elizabeth River, east- Rivers and Harbors ern branch of, Norfolk Committee resolu- ------------------------ Harbor, Va. tion, Feb. 8, 1938. Lynnhaven Bay, and River, Va. Inlet, Rivers and Harbors Mar. 16,1938 Committee resolu- ------------------------ Unfavorable. tion, Feb. 27, 1936. Manteo to Oregon Inlet, River and Harbor ---....-------- N. C., channel from, Act, June 20, 1938. ------------------------ via Broad Creek. Norfolk, Harbor, Va..... Rivers and Harbors Mar. 26, 1938 Committee resolu- ------------------------ Do. tion, Feb. 26, 1937. Norfolk, Va., to Beau- River and Harbor --. -.... ----- fort Inlet, N. C., In- Act, Aug. 26, 1937. ------------------------ land Waterway, pro- tection of lands in the vicinity of Great Bridge against flood- ing by storim tides. Pasquotank River, N. Rivers and Harbors C., waterway from Committee resolu- Norfolk to the sounds tion, Jan. 27, 1937. of North Carolina. Roanoke River, mouth Rivers and Harbors May 25, 1938 House, 694, 75th Cong., Favorable. to Weldon, N. C. Committee resolu- 3d sess. tion, Jan. 24, 1936. Scotts Creek, Va-........ River and Harbor Act, June 20, 1938. Willoughby Spit, Va., River and Harbor Jan. 10, 1938 House, 482, 75th Cong., beach erosion. Act, July 3, 1930. 3d sess. Do__ Act of Congress, June ..... ....----do ............. do-........ 26, 1936. 24. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS, FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $26,683.03, and the expenditures were $24,843.05. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $150,156.95, will be applied to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $59,300 can be profitably ex- pended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NORFOLK, VA., DISTRICT 497 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $26, 683. 03 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ...------------------------- ------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 -------------- 26, 683. 03 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 1, 839. 98 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 24, 843. 05 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 150, 156. 95 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------175, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--.....----------------------- -------------------------------- $26, 683.03 Cost of maintenance - -------------- ------------- --------------.............---- -------------- Total expended------------- ----- ------------------------------------------ 24, 843. 05 Allotted---.... - ------------------------------------------------------------- 175, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937------------------$40,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938__------------------ 135, 000. 00 175, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----------- -------------- 25, 618. 50 Less reimbursements collected------------------------ 775. 45 24, 843. 05 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------150, 156.95 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------- -------------- 4, 890. 98 Balance available June 30, 1938-----------------------145, 265.97 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -------------------------------- ---- 59, 300. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion James River, Va-........ Flood Control Act, _ June 22, 1936. Roanoke River Reser- Sec. 7 of Flood Control voirs N. C. (sup- Act, June 22, 1936. plemental 230 report.) Smith River and tribu- Flood Control Act, ........................ taries, Virginia and June 28, 1938. North Carolina. 498 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT This district includes river and harbor improvement in central and eastern North Carolina from Pamlico River to Shallotte River, N. C., near the State line, embracing the watersheds of all rivers in North Carolina within the limits stated and that portion of the intra- coastal waterway between Norfolk, Va., and Beaufort Inlet, N. C., south of and including the crossing of the New Holland, Higgins- port & Mount Vernon Railroad in Hyde County, N. C., as well as the portion of the intracoastal waterway from Cape Fear River, N. C., to Winyah Bay, S. C., north of Little River, S. C. District engineer: Maj. Ralph Millis, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Earl I. Brown, Corps of Engineers, to May 9, 1938; Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Inland waterway from Nor- 19. Inland waterway, Beaufort folk, Va., to Beaufort In- to Cape Fear River, N. C., let, N. C _-_ 476 including waterway to 2. Waterway connecting Swan Jacksonville, N. C _..... 523 Quarter Bay with Deep 20. Intracoastal waterway, Cape Bay, N. C- 498 Fear River, N. C., to Win- 3. Belhaven Harbor, N. C ... 499 yah Bay, S. C ------ 526 4. Far Creek, N. C_ 501 21. Morehead City Harbor, 5. Pamlico and Tar Rivers, N. C -- __ 530 N.C------ 502 22. Cape Fear River, N. C., at 6. Rollinson Channel, N. C -- 505 and below Wilmington___ 533 7. Bay River, N. C___ 506 23. Cape Fear River, N. C., 8. Silver Lake Harbor, N. C___ 508 above Wilmington ...... 535 9. Neuse River, N. C ------- 509 24. Northeast (Cape Fear) River, 10. Smiths Creek (Pamlico N. C--- -- 539 County), N. C_ 511 25. Smiths Creek (Wilmington), 11. Swift Creek, N. C __.... 512 N. C ----- 541 12. Contentnea Creek, N. C-__ 513 26. Black River, N. C.- -- 542 13. Trent River, N. C ........ 514 27. Examinations, surveys, and 14. Channel connecting Thor- contingencies (general)_ _- 543 oughfare Bay with Cedar 28. Other projects for which no Bay, N. C-- - - 516 estimates are submitted _ 544 15. Drum Inlet, N. C........ 517 29. Plant allotment_ 544 16. Beaufort Harbor, N. C -.- - 518 17. Waterway connecting Pam- Flood control projects lico Sound and Beaufort Harbor, N. C- 520 30. Tar River, N. C_--------- 545 18. Channel from Back Sound to Lookout Bight, N. C _ 522 1. INLAND WATERWAY FROM NORFOLK, VA., TO BEAUFORT INLET, N. C. (SECTION EXTENDING FROM AND INCLUDING THE CROSS- ING OF THE NEW HOLLAND, HIGGINSPORT & MOUNT VERNON R. R. TO BEAUFORT INLET) For report on this improvement see page 476. 2. WATERWAY CONNECTING SWAN QUARTER BAY WITH DEEP BAY, N. C. Location.--This waterway is a cut 5,500 feet long through the narrow neck of marshland just west of Swan Quarter Bay, on the north side of Pamlico Sound, near the mouth of Pamlico River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1231.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 499 Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 5,500 feet long, 50 feet wide at the bottom, and 6 feet deep at mean low water. Variations in the water surface due to winds seldom exceed 1 or 2 feet above or below mean stage. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1907, was $14,575. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $600. This project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 445, 60th Cong., 1st sess.). For latest published map see page 1734 of the Annual Report for 1912. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves along this waterway, and none are needed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1911, at a saving of $6,024 under the estimated cost. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting mean low water depth was 4.5 feet at the western entrance to the dredged cut. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $8,550.98 for new work and $10,433.40 for maintenance, a total of $18,984.38. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $3,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, in maintenance dredging, under contract, during July 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ $8, 550. 98 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-----------------------------10,433.40 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------------18, 984. 38 Net total expenditures------------------------------------------ 18, 984. 38 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ,, 18, 984. 38 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance------------------------------------- 3, 000. 00 3. BELHAVEN HARBOR, N. C. Location.-The town of Belhaven is located at the junction of Pantego Creek and Pungo River, about 11 miles above the mouth of the latter. The harbor consists of the lower reaches of Pantego Creek and is about 6,000 feet long. Pungo River forms part of the inland waterway from Norfolk to Beaufort, Norfolk being 130 miles north of Belhaven and Beaufort 66 miles south. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1231.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide, extending from deep water in Pungo River to a point about 800 feet east of the highway bridge, with a turning basin 800 feet long and 300 feet wide at the upper end; and for the construction of timber breakwaters at the mouth of Pantego Creek. Pungo River is a nontidal stream with little slope. Varia- tions in the water surface, due to winds, seldom exceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $106,500. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $7,500. 500 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S, ARMY, 1938 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3,1930 Present project dimensions of the channel and H. Doc. No. 778, 69th Cong., 2d sess.' turning basin. 1 June 20, 1938 Timber breakwaters at the mouth of Pantego H. Doc. No. 693. 75th Cong., 3d sess. Creek. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provides that rights-of-way required for breakwater construction be furnished free of cost to the United States. It is believed that this condition will be met when funds for construction are made available. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 12 wharves along the town water front, all of timber construction. One is owned by the town and is open to use by all without charge; four have rail connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 49 percent completed. The channel dredging was completed in August 1931, at a saving of $1,500 under the estimated cost. No work has been done on the breakwaters authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting mean low water depth to Belhaven was 11.7 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $53,500, all for new work. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $68,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied as follows: New work: Construction of breakwaters, under contract, during October and November 19391-- -------------------------------- $53, 000 Maintenance: Dredging of channel, under contract, during September and October 1939 ------ ---------------------------- 15, 000 Total for all work------ ------------------------------ 68, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938- ----------------------------- $53, 500 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ -------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ----------------- 53, 500 Net total expenditures----------- ------------------------ 53, 500, Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 53, 500, Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of exist- ing project------------- --------------------------------- 53, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 501 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 : For new work------------.... ---- ------------------------ $53, 000 For maintenance..----------------------------------------- 15, 000 Total----- ----------------------------------------- 68, 000 4. FAR CREEK, N. C. Location.-Far Creek is located in Hyde County, N. C., and flows in an easterly direction into Pamlico Sound at a point about 95 miles south of Norfolk, Va. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide from Pamlico Sound to a point about 200 feet below the highway bridge at Engelhard, with a turning basin at the head. There is some lunar tide in Pamlico Sound, but the principal variations in the level of the water surface are due to winds. Ordinary winds cause a variation of about 1 foot, while severe storms will double or triple this variation. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1929, was $30,000. The latest (1929) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 112, 71st Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is contained in this document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are five wharves at Engelhard with a total frontage of about 510 feet, all privately owned. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous costs dur- ing the year were $13 for maintenance. The expenditures, $11,732 were for outstanding liabilities at the end of the previous fiscal year, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting mean low water depth to Engelhard was 7.0 feet. The total costs and ex- penditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $34,500 for new work and $32,333.93 for maintenance, a total of $66,833.93. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $2,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during April 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $34, 500. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 32, 333. 93 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-----------66, 833. 93 Net total expenditures----- -------------------------------- 66, 833. 93 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------- 66, 833. 93 502 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ....---- -- -- -- ---- - ---- - --- -------- ------ - Cost of maintenance-............----------. $19, 486. 10 --------------------------- $12, 834. 83 $13.00 Total expended-.--------------- 15, 860. 30 $3, 625. 80 -------------- 1, 115. 83 11, 732. 00 Allotted------------------------- 19, 486.10 ........------------............-------------- 13, 500. 00 -652.17 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 --------------------------- $12,384.17 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------------- 652. 17 Net amount to be accounted for ------------------------ 11, 732. 00 Gross amount expended-- -------------------------- 11, 732. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ended June 30, 1940, for maintenance--------------------------------- 2, 000. 00 5. PAMLICO AND TAR RIVERS, N. C. Location.-The two names are applied to the same river, it being known as the Pamlico below Washington, N. C., and as the Tar above that point. This stream rises in Person County, flows in a general southeasterly direction for 217 miles, and empties into Pamlico Sound. The Pamlico River is 38 miles long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 537.) Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of July 4, 1836, and August 30, 1852. The total cost and expenditure was $15,000. Emisting project.--This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from the 12-foot contour in the river below Washington to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge at Washington; 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Washington to a turning basin of the same depth, 200 feet wide and 300 feet long in Htardee Creek, 1,500 feet above its mouth; 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide to Greenville; 20 inches deep and 60 feet wide to Tarboro; thence to clear the natural channel above Tarboro to Little Falls. The length of section under improvement is 93 miles, extending from a point 10 miles below Washington to Little Falls. The stream is nontidal; variations in the water surface at Washington, due to pre- vailing winds, seldom exceed 2 feet. The extreme range of the flood or freshet stage for the upper section is 34 feet at Tarboro. For the lower section, the extreme range due to winds is 8.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $754,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $66,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 503 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 14, 1876 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the mouth to Washington. Mar. 3, 1879 Clearing the channel to Tarboro ------------- H. Doc. No. 68, 45th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report, 1879, p. 700. Aug. 11, 1888 Clearing the channel between Tarboro and Little Annual Report, 1889, p. 1130. Falls (Rocky Mount). Mar. 2, 1907 Channel 4 feet deep and 60 feet wide between H. Doc. No. 342, 59th Cong.,. 2d sess. Washington and Greenville. July 25, 1912 A 10-foot depth and 200-foot width from the H. Doc. No. 270, 62d Cong., 2d sess.l mouth to Washington, thence 6-foot depth and 75-foot width to Greenville. July 3, 1930 Present 12-foot project to the Atlantic Coast Line Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. R. R. bridge at Washington. No. 11, 71st Cong.,, 1st sess.l Aug. 26, 1937 Present 12-foot project from Washington to a Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. turning basin in Hardee Creek. No. 22, 75th Cong., 1st sess.1 I Contains latest published maps. Recommended modifications of project.-The abandonment of this improvement above Tarboro, N. C., is recommended in House Docu- ment No. 467, Sixty-ninth Congress, first session. Local cooperation.-The project authorized in the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable soil- disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as re- quired, and agree to construct an adequate public wharf on Hardee Creek with a suitable hard-surfaced highway connection. These requirements have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 54 wharves on the portion of this river under improvement, of which 34 are along the water front at Washington, 19 between Washington and the mouth, and only 1 in usable condition above Washington. They have a total frontage of 3,570 feet. The existing facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging with Government plant and hired labor (bid rejected job) and making miscellaneous surveys. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon, from March 31 to May 21, 1938, removed 547,055 cubic yards of material from the river channel be- tween the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge at Washington and station 13 + 00 in Reach B, 63/4 miles below. As a result of the work the project dimensions were restored at and below Washington. The cost of the work was $49,826.83, all for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $49,617.64. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, with the ex- ception of the 12-foot channel from Washington to a turning. basin in Hardee Creek, was completed in 1931. At the close of the fiscal year project depth was available to Washington. Above Washington the limiting low-water depth is 6 feet to a.point 11 miles above Washing- ton, 4.5 feet to a point 2 miles below Greenville, 2.8 feet to Greenville, thence 1 foot to the mouth of Fishing Creek. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $426,100.39 for new work and $310,954.16 for maintenance, a total of $737,054.55. The total expenditures were $736,845.36. 504 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $325,559.57, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable------------------------------------------ $209. 19 New work: Dredging 2,231,000 cubic yards of material from 12-foot channel between Washington and turning basin in Hardee Creek, under contract, between Oct. 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939 -------- 325, 350. 38 Total for all work ------------------------------ 325, 559. 57 The additional sum of $66,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to maintenance, as follows: Dredging the channel between Washington and Hardee Creek, under contract, between Mar. 1 and May 31, 1940---------------------- $49, 000 Dredging the channel at and below Washington, under contract, during June 1940------------------- -------------------- ------- 17, 000 Total for all work---------- ------------------------- 66, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----- --------------------- $441, 100. 39 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------310, 954. 16 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------752, 054. 55 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 209. 19 Net total expenditures-------------------------------- 751, 845. 36 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 325, 559. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------1, 077, 404. 93 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ,Cost of new work............------------ -- ,Cost of maintenance------------ $17, 698.42 $3, 489. 67 $5,740.77 $2,855.58 $49,826.83 'Total expended................ 17, 437.25 2,342. 36 7, 149. 25 2,855. 58 49, 617. 64 Allotted--.......-----..-------------- 30, 909. 91 31,449. 97 17, 000. 00 -49, 708. 36 374, 350.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $827. 21 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ----------------------- $29, 590.17 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937---------- 17, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 ---------- 328,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Mar. 4, 1933----------------------- 901. 26 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Apr. 26, 1934 , 257. 62 3---------------------- Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Apr. 9, 1935-------6---------,----- 250. 95 385 000n00 Amount to be accounted for------------- ------------- 385, 827. 21 Deductions on account of revocatiop of allotment--------------- 10, 650. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-----..------------------375, 177. 21 Gross amount expended------ ----------------- $49, 633. 05 Less reimbursements collected----------------------- 15. 41 49, 617. 64 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 325, 559. 57 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 505 'Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 --------------------------- $810. 34 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------- 324, 749. 23 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending - - --- - - - - - - - - - --- - - -- - -- -- - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 66 000. 00 6, 1 Exclusive of available funds. 6. ROLLINSON CHANNEL, N. C. Location.-This channel extends from deep water in Pamlico Sound to a natural inner basin lying north of the village of Hatteras, near Hatteras Inlet, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey 'Chart No. 1232.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel about 4,300 feet long, 100 feet wide at the bottom, and 6 feet deep at mean low water. Variation in the water surface due to winds seldom ex- ceeds 1 or 2 feet above or below mean stage. Severe windstorms will double or triple this variation. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1932, is $27,000. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,270. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act ,of August 30, 1935 (H. Doec. No. 218, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is contained in this document. Terminal facilities.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1936, at a saving of $6,875 under the estimated cost. At the close of the year the controlling depth at mean low water was 5.8 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $20,125.43, all for new work. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $4,200 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during June 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------- --------------- $20, 125. 43 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------- ---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 20, 125. 43 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 20, 125. 43 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------- 20, 125. 43 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new Cost of work--------- ------------------------------------ maintenance................................................... $20,125. 43...........,, ............... Cost of maintenance..---...-...-- -..---------- -------------- ------------- ------------- . ------------ expended...... 'Total ------------- ---- --- --- ------------- -------------- 20, 125. 43 ....---------- Allotted ......------------------------------------------- $27, 000. 00 -6, 874. 57........... Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ---------------------------- $4,200. 00 506 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 7. BAY RIVER, N. C. Location.-Bay River is a small stream lying wholly in Pamlico County. It is about 20 miles long and enters Pamlico Sound between the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers. Bayboro, 17 miles above the mouth, is the practical head of navigation. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 1231.) Ewisting project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 150 feet wide to a point 3,500 feet below Stonewall,-and thence 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep to Bayboro; for a channel of the same depth and 50 feet wide in the northwest prong from its mouth to the Mill Dam in Bayboro, ending in a turning basin 100 feet wide and 150 feet long; and for a channel of the same depth and 100 feet wide from deep water in Bay River to and along the wharves at Van- demere, ending in an anchorage of the same depth and 150 feet wide on the north side of the town. The lengths of the sections under im- provement are about 6 miles in Bay River, 1,000 feet in the northwest prong, and 3,000 feet in the channel to Vandemere. The stream is nontidal, with very little slope. Variations in the water surface due to winds seldom exceed 1 or 2 feet. The extreme variation is about 8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $47,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Channel 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide to a point H. Doc. No. 583, 61st Cong. 2d sess.1 3,500 feet below Stonewall, thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Bayboro. Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 10 feet deep and 50 feet wide in north- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doce west prong from its mouth to a turning basin No. 72, 74th Cong. 2d sess.1 at the mill dam in Bayboro. 1 Do....... Channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide from deep H. Doc. No. 185, 75th Cong. 1st sess. water in Bay River to an anchorage basin at Vandemere. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Work on the channel in the northwest prong is subject to the provision that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, spoil-disposal areas as required for new work or for future maintenance and all other lands needed for the improve- ment, and release the United States from all claims for damages to wharves or other structures resulting from the work. Work on the channel to Vandemere is subject to the provision that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent mainte- nance as required; and to the further provision that a suitable public agency acquire and reserve for public use a strip of land not less than 50 feet wide and 200 feet long on the south side of the proposed anchorage, with a public highway connection thereto, or make other provision, satisfactory to the Secretary of War, for the provision of a public terminal open to all on equal and reasonable terms. These con- ditions have not been complied with, but it is believed that they will be. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 507 Terminal facilities.-There are 5 wharves at Bayboro and 8 at Vandemere, all of light timber construction, with a total available frontage of 520 feet. One wharf at Bayboro is a city wharf, with a frontage of 50 feet; the remaining wharves are privately owned but are generally open to use by all water carriers when not required by their owners. None has railway connections. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results dutring fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The 10-foot channel in Bay River to Bayboro was completed in 1914. No work has been done on the channel to Vandemere or on the channel in the northwest prong at Bayboro. The limiting depth to Bayboro is 8.3 feet at mean low water, 4.0 feet in northwest prong at Bayboro, and 7.7 feet to the wharves at Vandemere. The total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $22,729.76 for new work and $4,170.24 for maintenance, a total of $26,900. Proposed operatios.-An allotment of $26,000 made in July 1938 will be applied to new work as follows: Dredging approximately 30,000 cubic yards of material from 10-foot channel in Northwest Prong of Bay River at Bayboro, under con- tract, during October 1938_ --------------------------------------- $9, 000 Dredging approximately 85,500 cubic yards of material from 10-foot channel to Vandemere and in Vandemere Harbor, under contract, during November and December 1938---------------------------- 17, 000 Total for all work__----------------------------------------- 26,00 The additional sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredging in the 10-foot channel in Bay River to Bayboro, under contract, during October 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___ $22, 729. 76 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_--------------------- __ 4,170. 24 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 26, 900. 00 Net total expenditures----------------------------------------- 26,900. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 126,000.00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 152, 900. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------...------ -------------- --------------- ---------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance --------.. ------------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------- Total expended........-------------------------------------------- -------------- Allotted............---------------- - --------- ---------------------------------------- $26,000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- $26, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------------- 26, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 2 10, 000. 00 1Includes $26,000 allotted in July 1938. SExclusive of available funds. 508 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 8. SILVER LAKE HARBOR, N. C. Location.-Silver Lake Harbor is located at the westerly end of Ocracoke Island, which is a portion of the barrier separating Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. Beaufort Harbor lies about 50 miles southwest; Belhaven is about 60 miles northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1232.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 50 feet wide, extending from that depth in the sound to the 3-foot contour in Silver Lake Harbor, together with a training wall 300 feet long to protect the outer end of the entrance channel from northeast storms. The ordinary range of tide within the lake is about 1 foot, with about 21/2 feet at the outer end of the connecting channel. Severe storm tides have been known to raise the water sur- face of the lake as much as 5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1927, was $11,000. The latest (1927) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $900. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 3, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is contained in this document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three small wharves extending from the shore to the deeper waters in the lake, and one at the outer en- trance of the channel. While poorly constructed and few in number, they are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging, under contract, between July 2 and July 9, 1937. During this period 8,083 cubic yards of material were removed from the channel. As a result of the work project dimensions were restored. The cost and expenditures were $1,826.89, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1931. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting low-water depth in the entrance channel was 6.5 feet, and the training wall was in good con- dition. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $11,000 for new work and $2,526.89 for mainte- nance, a total of $13,526.89. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939. The sum of $2,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during May 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------ --------------- $11, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 2, 526. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 13, 52. 89 Net total expenditures-------------------------------------13, 526. 89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- -------------------- 13, 526. 89 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 509 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----....--------------....... ... .....------------------ .--. Cost of maintenance-------------...........................--------------........................................ $1,826.89-------------------- Total expended------------- ------- ------------------------------------------ 1, 826. 89 Allotted.........----------------------- -------------- $1,800.00 -$1, 800. 00 $2,000. 00 -173. 11 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------- ------- $2,000.00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- --- 173. 11 Net amount to be accounted for -------------------------- 1, 826. 89 Gross amount expended------------------------------------- 1, 826. 89 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance--------- ------------------------ 2, 000. 00 9. NEUSE RIVER, N. C. Location.-Rises in the northerly part of North Carolina and flows in a southeasterly direction until it reaches Kinston; thence northeast to mouth of Contentnea Creek; thence southeast to a point 20 miles below New Bern; thence northeast until it flows into Pamlico Sound. Its total length is about 300 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 538.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 300 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water up to and in front of New Bern; 4 feet deep at dead low water to Kinston, and during 9 months of the year 3 feet deep at dead low water to Smithfield, to be obtained by dredg- ing and snagging. Length of the section included in the project, about 184 miles. The stream is nontidal; variations in the water surface at and below New Bern, due to prevailing winds, seldom exceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. The extreme range of flood or freshet stage for the upper section of the river is 21 feet at Selma. Tide-gage readings at New Bern, covering 4 years, show the extreme range of wind tides to be 8.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $417,200. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $12,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 18, 1878 An unobstructed channel 5 feet deep at low stage Annual Report, 1879, p. 708. to Goldsboro and 3 feet deep at dead low water to Smithfield. June 13, 1902 Channel 8 feet deep at dead low water and 300 feet H. Doc. No. 317, 54th Cong. 2d sess., wide to New Bern, thence 200 feet wide at New Annual Report, 1897, p. 1427. Bern. Jan. 21,1927 Channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 300 H. Doc. No. 299, 67th Cong., 2d sess. feet wide to and in front of New Bern. Latest published map is in Annual Report, 1889, p. 1058. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 30 wharves on this stream, of which 2 are below New Bern, 16 at or near New Bern, 3 at Bridgeton, and 9 510 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 above New Bern. They have a total frontage of about 2,900 feet. Existing facilities are considered adequate for present needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging, under contract, between August 18 and October 14, 1937. During this period 14,430 cubic yards of mate- rial were removed from Fort Point Channel and 47,187 cubic yards from the channel in front of New Bern, a total of 61,617 cubic yards. As a result of the work project dimensions were restored in Fort Point Channel and depths ranging from 8 feet to 13 feet were obtained in front of New Bern. The total cost and expenditures were $19,292.49, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Except for the width of the chan- nel in front of New Bern, which is only 200 feet, the project is com- pleted to the practicable limit. Due to the fact that it is impracticable to obtain and maintain the project depth above New Bern by dredging and snagging, the percentage of completion is uncertain. At the close of the year a channel 300 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water existed from the mouth to New Bern. From New Bern to a point 23 miles above, the controlling depth was 4 feet; thence 2 feet to the mouth of Contentnea Creek, 32 miles above New Bern; thence 1 foot to Seven Springs, 75 miles above New Bern. The channel above New Bern is 50 feet wide. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $403,066.04 for new work and $205,331.17 for maintenance, a total of $608,397.21. Proposedoperations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $5,000, will be applied to maintenance snagging from New Bern to a point 7 miles above, with the U. S. derrick boat Northeast, during July and August 1938. The additional sum of $12,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintaining the channel at and below New Bern, under contract, during April and May 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $403, 066. 04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 205, 331. 17 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------___ 608, 397. 21 Net total expenditures-------------------------------------- 608, 397. 21 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------- 5, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 613, 397. 21 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ....... ----------------- Cost of maintenance------------- $2, 794.99 -------------- $213.56 $815.81 $19, 292. 49 Total expended-.--.........--------------.... 2, 794. 99 ---------- 213. 56 815. 81 19, 292. 49 Allotted -----.....--------..--------...... 15,446. 75 -$1,949.97 - 1, 500. 00 -9, 920. 63 24, 242. 49 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 511 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------- ----- $50. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936--------------------- $1, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937------------------18, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 --------------- 5, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------25, 050. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 757.51 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 24, 292. 49 Gross amount expended----------------------------------- 19,292.49 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-----------------------5, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - 12, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 10. SMITHS CREEK (PAMLICO COUNTY), N. C. Location.-Smiths (Smith) Creek rises in Pamlico County, flows in a general southerly direction, and empties into Neuse River at the town of Oriental, 25 miles southeasterly from New Bern, N. C. It is about 5 miles long but navigable only 2 or 3 miles above its mouth. (See UIT.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 538.) Existing project.-This provides for the excavation of a basin in the small bay located in the center of the town of Oriental, and just inside the mouth of the creek, to a depth of 10 feet at mean low water, and removing several lumps and projecting points in the entrance channel. Variations in the water level, due to winds, seldom exceed 2 feet above or below mean stage. Observations of 4 years' duration show that the extreme range of wind tides is 8.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1910, was $16,250. The latest (1910) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 774, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 16 wharves in this harbor, all of timber construction with pile foundations. They have a frontage varying from 6 to 40 feet, the total frontage being about 400 feet. None has rail connections. One wharf was built by the town and is to be maintained in perpetuity as a public wharf. The remaining wharves are all privately owned but are generally open to use by the public when not required by the owners. The facilities are consid- ered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fscal year.-The project was completed in 1936 at a saving of $1,778 under the estimated cost. At the close of the year the limiting mean low water depths were 10.5 feet in the entrance channel and 8.3 feet in the basin. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $14,471.80 for new work and $6,957.80 for maintenance, a total of $21,429.60. 3 01110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1--33 512 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1988 Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939. The sum of $2,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during August 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------$14, 471.80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 6, 957. 80 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ___------------- 21, 429. 60 Net total expenditures------------------------------------21,429. 60 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------- 21, 429. 60 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------------- -- --------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance --.-- ------ -------------- 1-------- ------ $3. 85 $6, 699.71 -. Total expended-----------...............---... --- -_----- ------ 6,703.56 Allotted -------------------------------------------- 15,000.00 -8,296.44 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance---------- ------------- -------- $2,000. 00 11. SWIFT CREEK, N. C. Location.-Swift Creek has its source in the swamps of Pitt County, about 5 miles south of Greenville, N. C. It flows southeasterly 43 miles and empties into Neuse River 71/2 miles above New Bern, N. C. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets New Bern, Vanceboro, Ayden, and Winterville.) Existing project.-This provides for clearing the channel from the mouth to Vanceboro, 12 miles, of snags and overhanging and leaning trees. The rise of water level, due to prevailing winds and floods, reaches its maximum height of about 12 feet at Vanceboro. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1909, was $1,600. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $350. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 360, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). No map of this creek has ever been published. Terminal facilities.-There are two wharves on this stream having a total frontage of about 100 feet. The existing facilities are con- sidered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1910. At the close of the year a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water, with a minimum width of 50 feet, was available to Vanceboro. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $1,600 for new work and $5,422 for maintenance, a total of $7,022. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand, and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939. The sum of $700 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintenance snagging between the mouth RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 513 and Vanceboro with the Government derrick boat Northeast, one-half month, during October 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $1, 600 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------- ------------- 5422 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------------- 7, 022 Net total expenditures__ --------------------------------------------- 7, 7,022 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------------- 7, 022 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- ............--..........................------------- -------------- ------------.............-- -----------..............--- ----------......... Cost of maintenance----....-...- --------------.-------------- ----------------------------------------- Total expended ---- -- -------------------------------------------------- Allotted..........--------- ----- ---------.............. $350 ----------- -$350 --- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 80, 1940, for maintenance---------------------------------------------$700 12. CONTENTNEA CREEK, N. C. Location.-Rises in Wilson County, N. C., flows in a general south- easterly direction, and empties into Neuse River about 32 miles above New Bern, N. C. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets Ayden, Falk- land, Kinston, and Wilson.) Existing project.-This provides for clearing the stream of ob- structions so as to obtain from its mouth to Statonsburg a depth of not less than 3 feet during the higher stages about 9 months of the year. The section under improvement is from the mouth to Statonsburg, 63 miles. The stream is subject to freshets, rising 11 feet above low water at Snow Hill and Statonsburg, 32 and 63 miles above the mouth, respectively. Boating stages are generally avail- able from January to June and intermittently during the remainder of the year. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1887, was $77,500. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. This project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881 (H. Doc. No. 85, 46th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report for 1881, p. 1010). The latest published map is on page 1014 of the Annual Report for 1887. Recommended modifications of project.-The abandonment of this improvement above Snow Hill, N. C., is recommended in House Docu- ment No. 467, Sixty-ninth Congress, first session. Terninalfacilities.-There is one wharf on this stream. The facili- ties are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1896 at a saving of $13,105 under the estimated cost. At present the stream is in poor condition. The controlling depth ascer- tained in 1937 is 1 foot. The total costs and expenditures under the 514 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 existing project to June 30, 1938, were $64,394.56 for new work and $31,847.15 for maintenance, a total of $96,241.71. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand, and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939. The sum of $1,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to maintenance snagging between the mouth and Snow Hill, with the Government derrick boat Northeast, during November 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 --------------------------- $64, 394. 56 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------31, 847 15 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 96, 241. 71 Net total expenditures----------------------------------96, 241. 71 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------96, 241. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ....---------- - ...................... Cost of maintenance----....----- -------------------------------------- - Total expended----.....-- ---------------- . ..---------- ------------- --------------.. ----- Allotted...---....----.........-------------......... $1,000 -$2, 416. 29 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance_________ $1, 000. 00 13. TRENT, RIVER, N. C. Location.-This stream is formed by the junction of Beaver Dam and Tuckahoe Creeks, in Jones County, N. C. It flows for 80 miles (about 40 miles in an air line) in an easterly direction through Jones and Craven Counties, and at New Bern empties into the Neuse River, being its principal tributary. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets, New Bern and Trent River.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act ap- proved March 3, 1879, and modified in 1885, 1887, 1889, and 1896. The cost and expenditures were $70,905.40 for new work and $27,- 104.99 for maintenance, a total of $98,010.39. For further details see page 1803 of the Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet wide in front of New Bern, a channel of 6 feet depth at dead low) water over Foys Flats, and a channel 50 feet wide and 4 feet deep at low water to Trenton. The length of section in- cluded in the project is 38 miles. Near the mouth the water level varies about 2 feet under normal conditions, according to prevailing winds. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $41,600, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1927) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,100. The existing project was authorized by the following river and liar- bor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS--WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 515 Acts Work authorized Documents June 13,1902 9 feet at dead low water at New Bern ....... H. Doc. No. 121, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Channel 6 feet deep at dead low water over Joint Resolution No. 22, approved Mar. Foys Flats, 4 miles above New Bern. 4, 1907. June 25, 1910 - A 4-foot navigable depth to Trenton..-------- . Doc. No. 1471, 60th Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21,1927 Channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and H. Doc. No. 299, 67th Cong., 2d sess. 300 feet wide in front of New Bern. For the latest printed map see Annual Report, 1895, page 1318. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 27 wharves on the portion of this stream under improvement, of which 21 are at or opposite New Bern, 5 are at or near Polloksville, and 1 at Trenton. They have a total frontage of about 3,000 feet. The existing facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1929. At the close of the fiscal year, project depth was available to Polloksville, 18 miles above the mouth. From Polloksville to Tren- ton the controlling depth is 31/2 feet. The total costs and expendi- tures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $44,294.05 for new work and $32,681.78 for maintenance, a total of $76,975.83. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended July 1, 1938, $1,000, will be applied to maintenance snagging between the mouth and Trenton, with the Government derrick boat Northeast, two-thirds month, during Septembef 1938. The additional sum of $2,100 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintenance as follows: Dredging the channel at New Bern, under contract, during May 1940-_ $1, 400 Operating the Government derrick boat Northeast between the mouth and Trenton one-half month during October 1939 ------------------ 700 Total-- ----------------------------------------------------- 2, 100 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $115,199. 45 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 59, 786. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 174, 986. 22 Net total expenditures----------------------------------------174, 986. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 000, 00 1,---------------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 175, 986. 22 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- .....------ -------- ---------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Cost of maintenance------ ..-------$1,977. 32-------------- $1, 500-- Total expended.....-----------------1, 977. 32 -------------- 1,500 -------------- Allotted...---------------------- 3, 009. 16 -$1, 501. 99 400 ------------- $1,000 516 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------------------- ------ $1,500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 , 000. 00 1--------------,--------------- Amount to be accounted for---------------- 2, 500. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 1, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-- ---------------------- 1, 1000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 000. 00 1,--------------------------- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance -------------------------------- 2,100. 00 'Exclusive of available funds. 14. CHANNEL CONNECTING THOROUGHFARE BAY WITH CEDAR BAY, N. C. Location.-Thoroughfare Bay is on the north side of Core Sound, about 6 miles west of the end of the peninsula at the junction of Core and Pamlico Sounds. It lies about 30 miles by the boat route through Core Sound easterly from Beaufort, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1233.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep and 50 feet wide on bottom to connect Thoroughfare Bay and Cedar Bay. The length of this channel is about 11/2 miles. There is no lunar tide in the channel or waterway, variations in the level of the water sur- face being due entirely to the action of the wind. Ordinary storms will cause a variation of 1 foot above or below the mean stage, while severe storms may cause a variation of as much as 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1919, was $9,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. No. 1125, 63d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on the waterway and, as it is only a part of a through waterway, none are deemed necessary. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging under contract, between July 11 and August 11, 1937. During this period 35,562 cubic yards of material were removed from the channel. As a result of the work project dimensions were restored. The cost was $7,049.96, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $7,067.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1921. At the close of the fiscal year the governing mean low-water depth was 5.0 feet. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $9,000 for new work and $15,549.01 for mainte- nance, a total of $24,549.01. The total expenditures were $24,549.01. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1939. The sum of $2,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during September 1939. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 517 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $9, 000.00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 15, 549. 01 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 24, 549. 01 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------- 24, 549. 01 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 24, 549. 01 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------- -------------- ------------------------------------ Cost of maintenance.----- ------------------------------------------ $499.05 $7, 049. 96 Total expended---------------------------------------................------------- 481 05 7, 067. 96 Allotted------------------------......................... $5, 000 -$5, 000 $5, 000 4, 000 -1, 450. 99 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------- ------------------- $8, 518. 95 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------------- 1, 450. 99 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------- 7, 067. 96 Gross amount expended---- -------------------------------- 7, 067. 96 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------ 2, 000. 00 15. DRUM INLET, N. C. Location.-Drum Inlet is an opening through the barrier beach which separates Core Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 1,100 feet wide and is situated about 35 miles northeast of Beaufort and opposite the village of Atlantic. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from the gorge in the inlet to the federally improved channel in Core Sound. The mean range of tide is 3.8 feet in the ocean and 0.3 foot in Core Sound at Atlantic. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1937, is $50,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 414, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in this document. Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. This will not be neces- sary, as all spoil can be deposited in tidal waters. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves along this waterway, and, as it is only a part of a through waterway, none are deemed necessary. Operation and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on this project. At the close of the fiscal year the limiting mean low-water depth was about 2 feet. No expenditures were made. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to new work, dredging to complete the project, under contract, between September 1 and December 31, 1939. 518 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------------ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------------------------------- Net total expenditures--_ ...... Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------------------------------------ $50, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -------------------------------------- 50, 000 16. BEAUFORT HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This harbor is located just inside Beaufort Inlet adjacent to Morehead City Harbor. New Bern, N. C., the nearest harbor of importance, is about 43 miles by inland waterway to the northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 420.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of July 4,, 1836. The total cost and expenditure was $5,000 for new work. For further details see page 1803 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for the stopping of erosion at the inlet by jetties and sand fences at Fort Macon and Shackleford Points and other shore protection; for a channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water in Bulkhead Channel and Gallants Channel and the same depth, with width varying from 200 to 400 feet, in front of the town of Beaufort; and the construction of a stone bulkhead extending from Town Marsh across Bird Shoal to the westerly end of Carrot Island. The distance from the inlet to the upper end of Gallants Channel is about 5 miles. The average rise of tide is 2% feet at Beaufort and 3% feet at the inlet. The extreme range of tides is 5.0 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, was $262,800. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $17,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and' harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1881_ 9-foot channel 200 feet wide through Bulkhead Annual Report, 1881, p. 1013. Channel to Beaufort; a 6-foot channel 100 feet wide to North River and Core Sound: and the construction of jetties on Shackleford Point. Reduced channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep Annual Report, 1890, p. 1134. through Bulkhead Channel to Beaufort. Mar. 2,1907- Repairs to Fort Macon jetties and additional Specified in act. jetties and shore protection. June 25, 1910- 10-foot channel 60 feet wide from Beaufort through H. Doc. No. 511, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Gallants Channel to the inland waterway. Mar. 2, 1919- Turning and anchorage basin 10 feet deep in front H. Doc. No. 1108, 63d Cong., 2d sess. of Beaufort. Mar. 3, 1925- Bulkhead across Bird Shoal_------------------_ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 8,68th Cong., 2d sess.1 July 3, 1930. Increase in depth to 12 feet in Bulkhead Channel, H. Doc. No. 776, 69th Cong., 2d sess.1 Gallants Channel, and in front of Beaufort. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 40 wharves contiguous to this har- bor. They have a total frontage of about 1,400 feet. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 519 Operations and results during fscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging, under contract, between September 14 and November 30, 1937. During this period 38,886 cubic yards of material were removed from Bulkhead Channel, and 68,891 cubic yards from Gallants Channel, a total of 107,757 cubic yards. As a result of the work project dimensions were restored. The cost and expendi- tures of this work were $20,250.21, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1931. At the close of the year the governing mean low-water depths were as follows: Bulkhead Channel, 11.0 feet; Gallants Channel, 12.0 feet; channel in front of Beaufort, 12.0 feet. The stone jetties and training walls were in good condition with the exception of four spur jetties at Shackleford Point which need extending shoreward and raising in height. The total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $269,667.38 for new work and $206,209.95 for main- tenance, a total of $475,877.33. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended July 1, 1938, $5,000, will be applied to maintenance by repairing existing jetties and train- ing walls with 700 tons of stone, under contract, during October 1938. The additional sum of $17,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintenance as follows: Dredging the harbor approach channels, under contract, during October and November 1939 --------------------------------------------- $12, 000 Repairing existing jetties and training walls, under contract, during May 1940------------------------------------------------------ 5,500 Total----------------------------------------------------- 17, 500 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938$------------------------------274, 667.38 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------206, 209.95 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------480, 877. 33 Net total expenditures------ ------------ 480, 877. 33 Unexpended balance June 30, 198------------------------------- 5, 000.00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 485, 877. 33 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost ofnew work-...---------------- ------------- Cost of maintenance........ 75 $6,000. $1, 216. 45 $20, 584. 10 $1,327. 53 $20, 250. 21 Total expended----- _---------- -23, 703. 28 394.09 21, 460. 01 1, 327. 53 20, 250. 21 Allotted. --------------------- -10, 605.84 17,500.00-------------- 9,000.00 5, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 197------------------------------- $20, 250. 21 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 19,38-_-------------_ 5, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------- 25, 250. 21 Gross amount expended---------------------------------------- 20,250. 21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance --------------------------- 17, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 520 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 17. WATERWAY CONNECTING PAMLICO SOUND AND BEAUFORT HARBOR, N. C. Location.-This waterway begins at the southeast corner of Pam- lico Sound, passing southwesterly through Wainwright Slue, Core Sound, The Straits, and Taylors Creek to Beaufort Harbor, a total length of 36.5 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1233.) Previous projects.-No previous project exists for this waterway as a whole. The River and Harbor Act of March 4, 1913, authorized a channel 23/4 miles long connecting Core Sound and Beaufort Harbor. The cost and expenditures prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1922 were $20,000 for new work and $12,853.81 for maintenance, a total of $32,853.81. In addition, $10,000 contributed by local interests was expended on new work. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 7 feet deep at mean low water, with bottom width of 75 feet, extending from Pamlico Sound by way of Wainwright Channel and Core Sound to Beaufort Harbor, a distance of 36.5 miles, and for a channel 7 feet deep and 75 feet wide from the main channel in Core Sound to the town of Atlantic. There are no lunar tides in the northern portion of Core Sound. Ordinary storms cause a variation of 1 foot above or below mean stages, increasing to as much as 3 feet during severe storms. The mean tidal range at Beaufort is 21/2 feet, gradually diminishing toward the upper end of Core Sound. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, was $84,400, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $11,750. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents I Sept. 22, 1922 A 7-foot channel 75 feet wide from Core Sound H. Doc. No. 88, 67th Cong., 1st sess. to Beaufort Harbor. Aug. 30, 1935 2 A 7-foot channel 75 feet wide from Pamlico H. Doec. No. 485, 72d Cong., 2d sess. Sound to Beaufort Harbor via Wainwright Channel. Aug. 26, 1937 A 7-foot side channel 75 feet wide to Atlantic._ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 92, 74th Cong., 2d sess. I These documents contain the latest published maps. 2Included in the Public Works Administration program Jan. 3, 1934. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are five wharves on the portion of the waterway connecting Core Sound with Beaufort Harbor. They have a total frontage of about 200 feet. Between the eastern end of this portion of the waterway and Pamlico Sound there are 12 small wharves, all privately owned, but generally open to use by the public when not required by the owners. A public wharf has been provided at Atlantic. The existing facilities on the portion of the waterway connecting Core Sound and Beaufort Harbor are considered adequate, but additional wharves are needed at several of the communities along Core Sound. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 521 Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging, under contract, between August 13 and September 13, 1937, and miscellaneous surveys. During this period 3,371 cubic yards of material were removed from the channel at the western entrance to The Straits, and 43,964 cubic yards from the waterway between Core Sound and Beaufort, a total of 47,335 cubic yards. As a result of the work, project dimensions were restored in the waterway. The costs and expenditures of this work were $9,398.31, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The portion of the project provid- ing for a waterway from Pamlico Sound through Core Sound to Beaufort was completed with regular and Public Works funds in 1934 at a saving of $3,745 under the estimated cost. At the close of the year the limiting mean low water depth was 6.0 feet. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938 (Works Progress Administration project not included) were $27,655.04 for new work and $45,457.11 for maintenance from regular funds, and $40,000 for new work from Public Works funds, a total of $113,112.15. The expenditures were $73,112.15 from regular funds and $40,000 from Public Works funds, a total of $113,112.15. The portion of the project providing for a side channel to the town of Atlantic was completed under the Works Progress Administration in February 1937. Works Progress Administration funds expended amounted to $13,171.72, and local interests contributed $5,412.81, making the total cost $18,584.53. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $11,750 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during September and October 1939. Cost and ftnancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------------------------12 $87, 655. 04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 58, 310. 92 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--1------------45, 965. 96 Net total expenditures------------------- --------- 12145, 965. 96 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 12145, 965. 96 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...........---------------- $14. 75 $39, 985. 25 .. Cost of maintenance ------------- 5, 494. 72 .....---------------------------- $70. 93 $9, 398. 31 Total cost-----------------................. 5, 509. 47 39, 985. 25 --------------............ 70. 93 9, 398. 31 Total expended-----------------.................. 5, 459.47 40, 035. 25 .............. 70. 93 9, 398. 31 Allotted----------------------......................... 46, 894. 72 -1,400.00 .............. 12,000. 00 -2, 530. 76 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------$11, 929. 07 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 2, 530. 76 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------9, 398. 31 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------- 9, 398. 31 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance_-_--- _------------. -11, 750. 00 1Includes $40,000 from Public Works funds. s In addition, $10,000 expended from contributed funds on new work. 522 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 18. CHANNEL FROM BACK SOUND TO LOOKOUT BIGHT, N. C. Location.-This channel extends from a point near the eastern end of Harkers Island, about 8 miles east of Beaufort, through the shal- low waters of Back Sound and Lighthouse Bay, to and through Shackleford Banks, and into the Atlantic Ocean at Lookout Bight, and is about 4 miles long. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 421.) Existing project.-The project provides for a channel 50 feet wide and 5 feet deep at mean low water from deep water in Back Sound, through Shackleford Banks to deep water in Lookout Bight. The mean range of tide is 3.8 feet in Lookout Bight and 1.3 feet in Back Sound, and the extreme range is 8.2 feet in Lookout Bight and 3.8 feet in Back Sound. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1937, is $50,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $11,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 251, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests fur- nish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent main- tenance, as required, and release the United States from all claims for damages attributable to the work of improvement. These provi- sions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are three small timber wharves con- tiguous to the channel, two of which are owned by the Coast Guard Service. They are generally open to use by all without charge when not required by their owners. The existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous costs of $6.25 were incurred for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the existing project. A depth of about 11/2 feet at mean low water is available at the entrance in Lookout Bight, increasing to 5 feet in the narrow portion of the Drain. The outlet from the north end of the Drain to Lighthouse Bay is obstructetd by a shoal projecting about 1 foot above mean low water. From Lighthouse Bay to deep water near Harkers Island the limiting depth is about 2 feet at local low water, and the average depth is about 3 feet. No expenditures were made. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938- $50,000-will be applied to new work, as follows: Accounts payable-------------------------------- $6. 25 Dredging, under contract, between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31, 1938 .----- 49, 993. 75 Total for all work--------------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 The additional sum of $11,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to the maintenance of the channel, under contract, during April and May 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 523 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------- $6. 25 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- --------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 6. 25 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 6. 25 Net total expenditures------------------- ---------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------50, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------..........-------------------------------------------------------- $6.25 Cost of maintenance ..-----------..-------------- ----------.---------------------------- Total expended.....------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Allotted--------.................-----.............................------------------------------------------------------ 50,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------------------ $50,000.00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- ---------- 50, 000. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 .------------------------------ 6. 25 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 49, 993. 75 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 19. INLAND WATERWAY, BEAUFORT TO CAPE FEAR RIVER, N. C., INCLUDING WATERWAY TO JACKSONVILLE, N. C. Location.-This waterway begins at Beaufort Harbor and follows the general line of the coast, passing through Bogue Sound and the sounds and marine marshes to the south, to a point in Myrtle Sound just north of Carolina Beach, crossing the mainland at this point into Cape Fear River, which it enters about .16 miles below Wilhning- ton. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1234 and 1235.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, March 3, 1837, July 7, 1838, August 2, 1882, March 3, 1905, June 25, 1910, September 19, 1890, August 5, 1886, and August 8, 1917. The cost and expenditures were $198,706.92 for new work and $107,633.94 for maintenance, a total of $306,340.86. For further details see, page 1803 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 585 (for New River), page 587 (for waterway between New River and Swans- boro), and page 589 (for waterway between Beaufort Harbor and New River; that is, portion between Beaufort and Swansboro), Annual Report for 1917; and Annual Report for 1926, page 533. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water with a bottom width of 90 feet, extending along the coast from Beaufort, N. C., to the Cape Fear River, a distance of 93.5 miles, with such modifications in routing as the Chief of Engi- neers may find desirable and economical, and including the provision of a tidal lock near the Cape Fear end and a highway bridge in its 524 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 vicinity. The project also provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 90 feet wide in New River to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge at Jacksonville, N. C., a distance of 21 miles; for a side channel 12 feet deep and 90 feet wide to a turning basin of the same depth, 200 feet wide and 350 feet long, opposite the prin- cipal wharves at Swansboro; and for an entrance channel 6 feet deep and 90 feet wide at New River Inlet with connecting channel of the same dimensions to the Inland Waterway near the mouth of New River. The tidal range varies from 31/ feet at the inlets to 1 foot at points between. The tidal range for New River varies from 31/2 feet at New River Inlet to 1 foot at the head of the marshes, and nothing at Tar Landing, 31 miles above. At the Beaufort end of this waterway the extreme range of tide is 5.0 feet. At the various inlets between Beaufort Inlet and New River Inlet the extreme range of tides is probably from 4.5 to 5 feet. At the Cape Fear River end the mean range is 3.5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $2,402,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $161,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 8,1917 A 3-foot channel 100 feet wide from Beaufort to HI. Doc. No. 1775, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Swansboro, thence 40 feet wide to Jacksonville. Jan. 21, 1927 A 12-foot channel 90 feet wide from Beaufort to H. Doc. No. 450, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Cape Fear River. N. C. Aug. 30,1935 A 10-foot channel 90 feet wide in New River from H. Doc. No. 67, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 1 the Inland Waterway to Jacksonville. Aug. 26,1937 A 12-foot side channel 90 feet wide to Swansboro,- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 16, 75th Cong., 1st sess.' June 20,1938 A 6-foot channel 90 feet wide from New River In- H. Doc. No. 691, 75th Cong., 3d sess.l let to the Inland Waterway. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Local cooperation required in connection with the 12-foot channel from Beaufort to Cape Fear River has been fully complied with. The project for a channel 10 feet deep and 90 feet wide in New River to Jacksonville (act of Aug. 30, 1935), provides that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States the neces- sary right-of-way and all disposal areas, shall extinguish all claims for damages to oyster beds, and construct adequate terminal facilities at Jacksonville satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers and the Secre- tary of War; the project for a 12-foot side channel into Swansboro (act of Aug. 26, 1937) provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, and agree to construct adequate terminal facilities at Swansboro; the project for the channel from New River Inlet to the inland waterway (act of June 20, 1938) provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for main- tenance as may be necessary, and give assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of War to hold and save the United States free from dam- ages to oyster beds; and provided further, that no work shall be undertaken until the provisions of local cooperation prescribed in the RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 525 project for the waterway to Jacksonville have been complied with. None of these requirements has been complied with. Action is being taken by the local authorities at Swansboro and it is believed that the requirements in connection with the 12-foot side channel to Swansboro will be complied with by September 1, 1938. Terminal facilities.-The north end of this waterway is in Beau- fort Harbor and harbor at Moiehead City, the terminal facilities of which are described in the reports for those improvements in this report. There are 16 wharves between Morehead City and Swans- boro, 10 at or near Swansboro, 9 on New River, of which 5 are at or near Jacksonville, and 16 between New River and Cape Fear River. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce, except at Jacksonville and at Swansboro. Operation and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging with Government plant and hired labor. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon, working between December 2 and 29, 1937, and March 10 and 30, 1938, removed 11,421 cubic yards of material from section I, 38,795 cubic yards from sec- tion II, 120,932 cubic yards from section III, 244,101 cubic yards from section IV, and 2,639 cubic yards from section V, making a total of 417,888 cubic yards. As a result of this work, the project dimensions along the waterway proper were practically available throughout the year. The cost and expenditures of this work were $43,923.76. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 96 percent completed. The portion of the project providing for a 12- foot channel between Beaufort and Cape Fear River was completed in 1932. No work has been done on the 10-foot channel in New River to Jacksonville, on the 12-foot side channel to Swansboro, or on the channel from New River Inlet to the waterway. At the close of the year the available mean low-water depths were 11.2 feet between Beaufort and Cape Fear River, 5 feet in New River to Jacksonville, 10 feet to Swansboro, and about 2 feet to New River Inlet. The total costs and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1937, were $2,243,507.82 for new work and $416,038.19 for maintenance, a total of $2,659,546.01. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $80,- 076.24, together with an allotment of $6,000 made in July 1938, a total of $86,076.24, will be applied as follows: New work: Dredging 20,000 cubic yards of material from 12-foot side channel into Swansboro, under contract, during December 1938 -.. $6,000.00 Maintenance: Dredging 500,000 cubic yards of material from the waterway be- tween Beaufort and Cape Fear River with the Government dredge Henry Bacon, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939_- 75, 076. 24 Surveys and contingencies------------------------------- 5, 000. 00 Total for all work -------------------------- --------- 86, 076. 24 The additional sum of $302,700 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied as follows: New work: Dredging 782,000 cubic yards of material from proposed 10-foot channel in New River between the inland waterway and Jack- sonville, under contract, between Jan. 1, and June 30, 1940 $117, 300 Dredging 230,000 cubic yards of material from proposed 6-foot channel between the inland waterway and New River Inlet, un- der contract, between July 1 and Nov. 30, 1939--- _--__--.-. 35, 000 526 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance: Dredging between Beaufort and Cape Fear River, and in the side channel to Swansboro, with Government plant and hired labor, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940-------------------- $150, 400 Total for all work__-------------------------------- -------- 302,700 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $2, 442, 214. 74 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 523, 672. 13 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 2, 965, 886.,87 Net total expenditures ------------- ------------ 2, 965, 886. 87 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 86, 076. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- '3, 051, 963. 11 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------- -------------------------- Cost of maintenance.... ...------------...$60,022. 28 $61, 449. 17 $66,397.39 $34,602. 76 76 $43, 923. Total expended..................---------------- 6, 022. 28 61, 449. 17 66, 397. 39 34, 602. 76 43,923. 76 Allotted--------...................--------...... 97, 668. 21 55, 000.00 ......... 7, 147. 91 130,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------------------- -------- $75, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- 86, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 161, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------- 31, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 130, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_-------------------------$44, 011.36 Less reimbursements collected- .-------------------- 87. 60 43, 923. 76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 86, 076. 24 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project -- _---- - -------- 152, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- --- --- - For new work 2 __ 152, 300. 00 For maintenance 2- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - ---- - - -- - - -- 150, 400. 00 -- - - - -- - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total -- 302,700. 00 i Includes $6,000 allotted in July 1938. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 20. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM CAPE FEAR RIVER, N. C., TO WINYAH BAY, S. C. Location.-This waterway begins at Southport, N. C., and follows in general a route from the Cape Fear River up Elizabeth River 6.7 miles to a point near its headwaters; thence through high ground 2.6 miles to the headwaters of Davis Creek; thence down Davis Creek to the sounds and salt marshes and through the latter to Little River, S. C., a distance of 24.2 miles; thence up Little River 5.7 miles to its headwaters; thence through high ground 21.8 miles to RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 527 the head of Socastee Creek; thence down Socastee Creek 6.5 miles to the Waccamaw River, and down the latter 27 miles to Winyah Bay; a total distance of 94.5 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1236 and 1237.) Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water with a bottom width of not less than 90 feet, between Cape Fear River, N. C., and Winyah Bay, S. C., a distance of ap- proximately 94.5 miles; for the construction of three bridges cross- ing the waterway in Horry County, S. C.; and for a yacht basin 230 feet wide, 450 feet long, and 12 feet deep near the town of South- port, connected with the Intracoastal Waterway by a suitable channel of the same depth. The mean range of tide on Cape Fear bar is 4.5 feet; at inlets 4 feet, varying to 2 feet at points midway between inlets and in Winyah Bay, at Georgetown, 3.3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $6,431,500. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $62,100. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3,1930 A waterway 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from Cape H. Doc. No. 41, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Fear River to Winyah Bay. Aug. 30, 19351 Construction of bridges across the waterway in Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. Horry County, S. C. No. 14, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Increasing dimensions of waterway to 12 feet deep Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 Doc. and 90 feet wide. No. 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess. June 20,1938 To provide a yacht basin near Southport, 12 feet H. Doc. No. 549, 75th Cong., 3d sess.' deep, 230 feet wide, and 450 feet long, with connecting channel. 1Included in P. W. A. program Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-All requirements in connection with the con- struction of the 8-foot waterway, and of bridges in Horry County, have been fully complied with. The project for the 12-foot water- way provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and spoil disposal. areas for new work and subsequent maintenance and bear the cost of all necessary modifications to bridges. It is believed that in this section of the waterway the right-of-way and spoil disposal areas originally pro- vided are sufficient for the enlargement, and that no alterations to bridges will be necessary. The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, authorized the project for the yacht basin near Southport, sub- ject to the provisions that local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil dis- posal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, release the United States and its agents from all claims for damages attributable to the dredging operations, and agree to provide suitable bulkheads, boat slips, walkways, and facilities for servicing boats open to the general public on equal and reasonable terms to all. These requirements have not been complied with, but it is believed that they will be met when funds for dredging are made available. Termninal facilities.-There are numerous wharves and landings along the present waterways which are used mostly for shipping 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1---34 528 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 agricultural and timber products. These wharves are of the open- pile and timber type. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year, all with regular funds, consisted of maintenance dredging and snag- ging with Government plant and hired labor, and adjustment of contractor's claims in connection with new work done during the previous fiscal year. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell removed 143,979 cubic yards of material from the most objectionable shoals between Little. River, S. C., and a point 3 miles north of Socastee, S. C., at a cost of $21,884.62. The U. S. derrick boat No. 6 removed a total of 1,271 snags, stumps, and sunken logs and 26 cords of floating debris from the channel and cleared 1,700 linear feet of drainage ditches between Little River and Enterprise, S. C., at a cost of $2,200.24. The cost of surveys and supervision was $11,978.27 including $3,745.04 for studies of spillway requirements. Costs during the year for new work amounted to $7,481.51 for the settlement of contractor's claims and for deposit in the Treasury of amounts previously deducted from contractor's estimates; of this amount, $4,664.60 was charged to the construction of a bridge at the crossing of State Highway No. 38, $305.92 to the construction of a highway bridge at State Highway No. 49, $2,487.90 to the con- struction of a combination railway and highway bridge at the cross- ing of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, and $23.09 to the dredging to provide the original 8-foot channel. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon removed 104,560 cubic yards of material from shoals between Southport and Little River at a cost of $20,888.86. The cost of supervision and surveys was $3,378.43. As a result of this work a depth of 8 feet was practically available throughout the year. The total costs for the year were $64,433:50, of which $56,951.99 was for maintenance and $7,481.51 was for new work. The expenditures were $61,337.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 73 percent completed. The 8-foot waterway, including construction of the three bridges, was completed in 1936 at a saving of approximately $909,000 under the estimated cost. No work has been done on the portion of the project providing for a 12-foot waterway, nor on the yacht basin at Southport. At the close of the fiscal year the governing mean low water depths were 8 feet from the Cape Fear River to Bucksport on Waccamaw River, thence 12 feet to Winyah Bay. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $4,958,415.87, of which $2,649,758.95 was for new work and $243,219.98 for maintenance, from regular funds, and $2,065,436.94 for new work from Public Works funds. The total expenditures were $4,945,406.11, of which the sum of $2,879,969.17 was from regular funds and $2,065,436.94 from Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $92,001.84, together with an allotment of $1,763,300, made in July 1938, a total of $1,855,301.84, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $13, 009. 76 New work: Dredging to enlarge the project to a width of 90 feet and a depth of 12 feet at mean low water between Cape Fear River, N. C., and Winyah Bay, S. C., under contract, between Oct. 15, 1938, and June 30, 1939 ------------ 1, 799, 780. 94 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 529 Maintenance: Dredging as may be found necessary before new work under the enlarged project can be done, to maintain a mean low water depth of 8 feet for a bottom width of 75 feet between Cape Fear River, N. C., and Little River, S. C., with the U. S. pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon and hired labor, 1 month_ ___ $25, 111. 14 Completion of dredging to restore a depth of 8 feet for a bottom width of 75 feet in restricted reaches in the 13-mile section of the waterway immediately south of Little River, S. C., with the U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell and hired labor, July 1-18, 1938----------------------------- 8, 400. 00 Clearing the channel of stumps, logs, and debris caused by slumping banks and high waters from Waccamaw River, with U. S. derrick boat No. 6 and hired labor, Sept. 1-30, 1938, and Mar. 1-31, 1939 ---------------------- ---- 3, 000. 00 Maintenance surveys, studies, and supervision of the project, July 1, 1938-June 30, 1939 ------------------------------- 6, 000. 00 Total for all work----------------------------------- 1, 855, 301. 84 T'he additional sum of $118,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, and will be applied as follows: New work: Completing the project by dredging a yacht basin at Southport, N. C., under contract, during September 1939-------- $23,500 Maintenance: Dredging as may be found necessary to restore project dimensions between Cape Fear River, N. C., and Little River, S. C., with Government plant and hired labor, July 1, 1939-June 30, 1940-_ 28, 000 Dredging as may be found necessary to restore project dimensions between Little River, S. C., and Bucksport, S. C., with Govern- ment plant and hired labor, July 1, 1939, to June 30, 1940 ------ 67, 000 Total for all work-------------------------------------- -- 118, 500 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------$4, 715, 195. 89 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 243, 219. 98 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- 4, 958, 415. 87 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------13, 009. 76 Net total expenditures--------------------------------4, 945, 406. 11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 855, 301. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -- , 800, 707. 95 6----------- 1 Includes $1,763,300 allotted in July 1938. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .. CoSt of new work --...----------- $834, 609. 55 $1,413, 627. 19 $1, 055, 478.08 -------------- $7, 481. 51 _ Cost of maintenance_-------------_ ----- _------ 71, 124. 36 33, 173. 67 $68, 644.83 56, 951. 99 Total cost .............--------------- 834, 609. 55 1,484, 751. 55 1,088, 651. 75 68, 644. 83 64, 433. 50 'Total expended----.......------------ 882, 774. 59 1,308, 452.25 1, 298, 223.97 51,366. 80 61, 337. 52 Allotted-------................-----------.... -- 1, 562, 411.03 855, 073. 64 877, 200.00 -7, 147. 91 1,851,800.00 530 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------- $64, 839. 36 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------_ $44, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 ------------- 1, 813, 300. 00 11, 857, 300. 00 Amount to be accounted for -- 1, 922, 139. 36 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-.... 5, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------__ 1, 916, 639. 36 Gross amount expended---------------------------------------- 1, 337. 52 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------- 1, 855, 301. 84 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 _ 13, 009. 76 Balance available June 30, 1938 1, 842, 292. 08 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2_ _ -------------- _ 23, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 : For new work 2-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23, 500. 00 For maintenance 2... .. ..- _ . .. . . . .. .. . 95, 000. 00 -- --- -- ---- ------ ----- ----- ------- ------- - Total 2intnac 118, 500. 00 118,000.00 1 Includes $1,763,300 allotted in July 1938. Exclusive of available funds. 21. MOREHEAD CITY HARBOR, N. C. Location.--This harbor is situated on the northern shore of Bogue Sound, adjacent to Beaufort Harbor and Inlet. New Bern, N. C., the nearest city of importance, is about 43 miles by inland waterway to the northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 420.) Previous project.-The channel across the ocean bar was formerly improved under the title of Beaufort Inlet, N. C. The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905 (H. Doc. No. 563, 58th Cong., 2d sess.). The cost and expenditures on this project prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1935 were $44,484.24 for new work and $284,557.44 for maintenance, a total of $329,041.68. For further details, see page 470 of Annual Report for 1935. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide across the ocean bar at Beaufort Inlet, thence same depth and 300 feet wide to the marine terminals at Morehead City, enlarged to 600 feet to form a turning basin at that point, and for construction of jetties at the inlet; for a channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the 30-foot channel to Sixth Street, Morehead City, thence saine depth and 200 to 400 feet wide to Tenth Street, thence 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide to deep water in Bogue Sound. The average rise of the tide is about 21/2 feet at Morehead City and 31/2 feet at the inlet. Observations made in 1907 showed an extreme range of tide of 4.8 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1936, is $1,610,000. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $89,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 531 Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the H. Doc. No. 649, 61st Cong., 2d sess. wharves at Morehead City, thence 200 feet wide in front of the wharves. July 3, 1930 Channel 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the H. Doc. No. 105, 70th Cong., 1st sess.l outer harbor to 6th St. in Morehead City, thence 200 to 400 feet wide to 10th St., and a channel 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide connecting with Bogue Sound. Aug. 26, 1937 2 Channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide across the Senate committee print document, bar at Beaufort Inlet, thence 30 feet deep and 74th Cong., Ist sess. 300 feet wide to the marine terminals at More- head City. 1 Contains the latest published map. 2 Included in Public Works Administration program, July 5, 1934, under the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933. Local cooperation.-The project provides that local interests fur- nish, free of cost to the United States, spoil-disposal areas as required for new work and for future maintenance and all other lands needed for the improvement, and to the further condition that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that an adequate terminal open to the public on uniform terms will be available by the time the channel is completed. Terminals have been completed and spoil-disposal areas for new work furnished. Lands needed in con- nection with the construction of jetties have not been furnished. Terniinal facilities.-There are 37 wharves along the main water front of the town, with a total frontage of about 1,182 feet. The marine terminals provide 1,350 feet of berthing space with a depth alongside of 27 feet at mean low water, and facilities for transfer of cargoes between rail and water carriers. The existing facilities are considered adequate for existing and prospective commerce. Operation and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year, all maintenance, consisted of dredging the ocean bar channel and the outer end of the inner channel with Government plant and hired labor and dredging the channel in front of Morehead City by contract. The U. S. hopper dredge Comstock, between December 1 and 31, 1937, removed 171,216 cubic yards of material from the ocean-bar channel and 34,440 cubic yards from the outer end of the inner channel, a total of 205,656 cubic yards. The contractor, between December 1 and 31, 1937, removed 55,747 cubic yards of material from the channels lead- ing to and in front of Morehead City. As a result of this work project depths were available practically throughout the year. The cost and expenditures of this work were $32,652.79, of which $2,838.96 was for new work performed during the fiscal year 1937 but not included in the cost for that year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The portion of the existing project providing for a 12-foot channel to Morehead City, thence a 6-foot channel to the westward to Bogue Sound, was completed in 1931; the portion providing for the 30-foot channel to the terminals was com- pleted in 1936. No work has been done on the jetties proposed for Beaufort Inlet. The existing project is 40 percent completed. At the close of the fiscal year 27.8 feet at mean low water was available in Beaufort Inlet Channel.; 26.0 feet in the 30-foot channel (inside) to the terminals at Morehead City; 12.0 feet from deep water in the outer harbor to the foot of Tenth Street, Morehead City; and thence 7.0 feet to Bogue Sound to the westward. The total costs and expendi- 532 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 tures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $661,724.01, of which the sum of $108,248.15 was from regular funds and $553,475.86 from Public Works funds. Of the cost, $613,106.40, including $553,- 475.86 Public Works funds, was for new work and $48,617.61 for maintenance. Proposedoperations.-Thebalance unexpended July 1, 1938, $50,000,, will be applied to maintenance, as follows: Dredging 400,000 cubic yards of material from the channel through the inlet and channel just inside the inlet with the Government dredge Comstock during September and October 1938_----------------__-- $36, 000 Dredging 100,000 cubic yards of material from the channel from a point just inside the inlet to the Morehead City terminals and from the turning basin in front of the terminals, under contract, during Sep- tember and October 1938_---------------------------_ 14, 000 Total for all work -------------------------------- 50, 000 The additional sum of $89,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to maintenance, as follows: Dredging the harbor in front of Morehead City and approach channels, under contract, May and June 1940--------------------------- ---- $4, 000 Dredging the channel through the inlet and channel just inside the inlet with the Government dredge Comstock, July and August 1939 and during May and June 1940-------------------------------------- 60, 000 Dredging the channel from a point just inside the inlet to the Morehead City terminals and from the turning basin in front of the terminals, under contract, during March and April 1940 --------- 25, 000 Total for all work--------------_ --- 89, 000 The dredged channel has not shoaled sufficiently to justify the con- struction of jetties for its maintenance, therefore no funds for new work are requested for expenditure during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $67. 590. 64 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------333, 175. 015 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_ - 990, 765. 69 Net total expenditures 990, 765. 69 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------ 50, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -------------- 1, 040, 765. 69 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ------- ---------------------------- $505, 432. 12 $48,043.74 $2, 838. 96 Cost of maintenance------------------------............ $55,000 -------------- 66. 79 29, 813. 8 Total cost----------...............--------------- 55, 000 505,432.32 48. 110. 53 32. 652. 79 Total expended----------..............------------------- 55,000 449, 576. 44 103, 966. 21 32, 652. 79 Allotted-----------.............--...----.....--....-------------- 63,000 555, 000.00 3, 475. 86 69, 719. 58 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $12, 963. 21 Amoult allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Apr. 26, 1934------------------------ $173. 11 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Apr. 9, 1935_------------------------- 2, 828. 96 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------50, 707. 51 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 ----------- 50, 000.00 103, 719. 58 Amount to be accounted for__------- - - - 116, 652. 79 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 533 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------$34, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for 2, 652. 79 8------------------------- Gross amount expended_ ------------------------------------ 32, 652. 79 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 50, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ---- ---------------------------- 1, 000, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance -------------------------------- 89, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 22. CAPE FEAR RIVER, N. C., AT AND BELOW WILMINGTON Location.-This river is formed by the confluence at Moncure, N. C., in Chatham County, of the Deep and Haw Rivers. It flows in a southeasterly direction and empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear, near the southern extremity of the State. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 424 and 425.), Previows projects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1829; July 22, 1854; July 11, 1870; March 3, 1873; June 23, 1874; September 19, 1890; June 13, 1902; and March 2, 1907. The cost and expenditures were $4,625,614.67 for new work and $602,- 614.25 for maintenance, a total of $5,228,228.92. (For further details see p. 1804 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel across the bar 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide from Baldhead Point in a southwesterly direction; thence 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide in the river up to Wilmington, with increased width at bends; and for an anchorage basin of the same depth at Wilmington 2,000 feet long, 900 feet wide at the upper end, and 1,100 feet at the lower end, with approaches 1,500 feet long at both ends, and for a turning basin 30 feet deep at Wilmington, 1,000 feet long, and 600 feet wide, with approaches 500 feet long at both ends, located opposite the principal terminals. The plane of reference is mean low water. The length of the section under improvement is about 30 miles, the upper limit being at Hilton Bridge (Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Railroads) on Northeast Cape Fear River, 11/4 miles above its mouth. The average rise of the tide is 4.5 feet at the ocean bar, 3.5 feet at Keg Island, and 2.5 feet at Wilmington. The extreme range of tides is about 6.7 feet at the ocean bar, 5.7 feet at Orton Cove, and 4.1 feet at Wilmington. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1930, was $1,745,700, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $225,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Channel %6 feet deep and 400 feet across the bar, thence same depth and 300feet wide, increased H. Doc. No. 287, 62d Cong., 2d sess. at bends, to Wilmington. Mar. 2,1919 Channel 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide, across the H. Doc. No. 746, 65th Cong., 2d sess. ocean bar. (No work was done on this project.) Sept. 22, 1922 A new channel across the ocean bar 30feet deep H. Doc. No. 94, 67th Cong., 1st sess. and 400 feet wide from Baldhead Point. July 3, 1930 Present 30-foot project to Hilton Bridge at Wil- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. mington, and a turning basin. No. 39,71st Cong., 2d sess. Latest published map in Annual Report, 1914, p. 2018, and H. Doc. No. 615, 70th Cong., 2d sess. 534 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Terminal facilities.-There are 53 wharves of all classes at Wil- mington, with a combined berthing space of 18,229 linear feet, and depths of water alongside from 10 to 30 feet at mean low water. It is believed that the terminals at Wilmington are adequate at the present time for the commerce through this port. Below Wilmington there are 27 wharves, which are considered ade- quate for present needs. For further details see Port Series No. 9, revised 1934, Corps of Engineers. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of maintenance dredging with Government plant and hired labor, surveying, and the construction of dredging ranges under con- tract. The United States hopper dredge Comstock, from September 26 to November 30, 1937, and from June 27 to June 30, 1938, removed 553,973 cubic yards of material from the ocean bar channel and 60,448 cubic yards from the river channel in the vicinity of Smith Island and in front of Southport, a total of 614,421 cubic yards. The United States pipe-line dredge Henry Bacon, from July 1 to November 25, 1937, and from May 22 to June 30, 1938, removed 1,690,636 cubic yards of material from the river channel and the anchorage basin at Wil- mington. The total material removed during the year was 2,304,421 cubic yards. The hydrographic survey of the river between Wilming- ton and Southport was completed September 25, 1937. The dredging ranges between Wilmington and Southport were renewed, where needed, under contract, between October 25 and November 9, 1937. As a result of the work, the project dimensions were practically avail- able throughout the year. The cost of the work was $215,064.83, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $214,966.17. Condition at end of fscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1932. At the close of the fiscal year the mean low water depths were 30 feet in the ocean bar channel, 29 feet in the river channel up to Wilmington, 30 feet in the anchorage basin, and 30 feet in the turn- ing basin at Wilmington. New inlet and swash defense dams are in good condition, with the exception of the concrete coping being worn off in various places. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $2,033,982.47 for new work and $3,715,476.52 for maintenance, a total of $5,749,458.99. The total expenditures were $5,749,360.33. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $179,- 033.83, will be applied to maintenance, as follows: Accounts payable------------------------------------------------$98. 66 Dredging 400,000 cubic yards of material from the ocean bar channel with the Government dredge Comstock between July 1 and Aug. 31, 1938 ------------ ,--- _- 54, 000. 00 Dredging 1,450,000 cubic yards of material from the river channels up to Wilmington and the anchorage and turning basins at Wilming- ton with the Government dredge Henry Bacon between July 1 and Aug. 31, 1938, and during April and May 1939-------------------- 114, 935. 17 Repairing new inlet and swash defense dams by placing 600 tons of rock and 400 cubic yards of concrete, by hired labor, during April and May 19391 ----------------------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Total for all work-------------------------------------- 179, 033. 83 The additional sum of $225,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to maintenance, as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 535 Dredging the ocean bar channel with the Government dredge Comstock between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, 1939, and during May 1940------------ $54, 000 Dredging the river channels up to Wilmington and the anchorage and turning basins at Wilmington with the Government dredge Henry Bacon between July 1 and Sept. 30, 1939, and Mar. 15 and June 30, 1940---------------------------------------------------------__ 161, 000 Repairing new inlet and swash defense dams by hired labor during Apr. and May 1940 ------------------------------------------- 10, 000 Total for all work------------------------------------- 225, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $6, 659, 597. 14 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938- ------------------ _-- 4, 318, 090. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1.938------------10, 977, 687. 91 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 9------------------------- 98. 66 Net total expenditures-------------------------------- 10, 977, 589. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 179, 033. 83 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------- 11, 156, 623. 08 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C o st of new work . . . ........................................................................................ Cost of maintenance _----------- $102, 277. 99 $151, 113. 53 $192, 570. 74 $113, 384. 05 $215, 064. 83 Total expended ........----------- 169, 535. 86 -474, 632. 21 196, 868. 79 113, 421. 25 214, 966. 17 Allotted --------------------- 388, 971.55 -667, 422. 48 200,000.00 -28, 500. 00 359,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 $35, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936------------------------- $10, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------- 169, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938---------------------180, 000. 00 359, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------- 394, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------------------- 214, 966. 17 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 1------------------------ 79, 033. 83 ....------------------- Outstanding liabilities June 30, 193811 198. 66 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 178, 935. 17 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance '----------------------- 225, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 23. CAPE FEAR RIVER, N. C., ABOVE WILMINGTON Locatio.-Forlocation of river see preceding report on Cape Fear River, N. C., at and below Wilmington. Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of March 3, 1881, and June 13, 1902. The cost and expenditures were $149,119.19 for new work and $8,177.67 for maintenance, a total of $157,296.86. For further details see page 1805 of Annual Report for 1915. 536 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Existing project.-This provides for a navigable depth of 8 feet at low water from Navassa to the head of navigation at Fayetteville, 115 miles above Wilmington, by the construction of three locks and dams and by dredging of river shoals between Navassa and Fayette- ville, and for a dredged channel from Wilmington to Navassa (4 miles), 25 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide, with a cut-off across Horseshoe Bend and a turning basin approximately 550 feet long and 400 feet in average width at its head. Data regarding locks and dams are as follows: Distance Distance Maximum Lock and dam Location from Wilming- above mouth available dimen Lift ton sions Miles Miles Feet Feet No. 1...-------------------...................... Kings Bluff-----------------................. 39 69 200 by 40 11 No. 2......-------------------- Browns Landing------------............ 71 101 200 by 40 9 No. 3......-------------------- Tolars Landing---.....----------........ 95 125 300 by 40 9 Available Charac- depth on ter of Kind of Year of Actual Lock and dam miter sills founda. dam Type of construction comple- cost at low tion tion water Feet No. 1-------------------................... 9 Sand.... Fixed.._ Concrete lock timber crib 1916 1$565, 856 dam rock filled. No. 2................... ------------------- 12 _..do-........do-.... Concrete lock, dam rock 1917 2909, 633 filled. No. 3 ----------------- 9 do........-do..... Concrete lock, concrete 1935 660, 930 dam. I Includes $96,184 for increasing lift. 2 Includes $356.443 for reconstruction and repairs. The tide ranges from 21/ feet at Wilmington to 1 foot at lock No. 1, Kings Bluff, N. C., 39 miles above. The extreme range of lunar tides is 4.1 feet at Wilmington and 1.5 feet at Kings Bluff. The maximum variation due to floods ranges from 70 feet at Fayetteville to 5 feet at Wilmington. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $2,700,700, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $43,600, includ- ing $14,000 for operation and care of locks and dams. The existing project was authorized by the following river and har- bor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 The 8-foot channel and construction of 2 locks and H. Doc. No. 890, 60th Cong. 1st sess. dams. July 3, 1930 Channel 22 feet deep to Navassa. (No work was Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. done on this project.) No. 39, 71st Cong., 2d sess. June 26, 1934 1 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropria- tions for rivers and harbors. 3 Aug. 30,1935 2 Construction of lock and dam No. 3, and repairs H. Doe. No. 786, 71st Cong., 3d sess. and alterations to locks and dams Nos. 1 and 2. Aug. 26, 1937 Present project dimensions from Wilmington to Rivers and Harbors Committee 5 Doc. Navassa with cut-off across Horseshoe Bend, No. 17, 75th Cong., 1st sess. and a turning basin. 1Permanent appropriations repeal act. 2Included in P. W. A. program Sept. 27, 1933. 3 Contain latest published maps. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 537 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved August 26, 1937, authorized a channel 25 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Navassa, subject to the provision that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, a right-of-way 600 feet wide for the proposed cut-off across Horseshoe Bend and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. These conditions have not been complied with. All prior require- ments have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are six wharves between Wilmington and Fayetteville, including the public terminal at that point. They have a total frontage of about 700 feet. The terminals appear to be adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The operations for the year, all with regular funds, consisted of maintenance snagging and dredging with Government and leased plant; operation and main- tenance of three locks and dams; construction of fender and mooring systems, under contract, at the three locks; and making miscellaneous surveys. The U. S. derrick boat Contentnea, from July 1 to 17, 1937, cleared the channel of obstructions between points 16 miles and 30 miles above Wilmington by snagging. The rented dredge Reliance, from July 1 to August 7, 1937, removed 54,449 cubic yards of material from shoals between 34 and 69 miles above Wilmington. As a result of the above work, the 8-foot low-water channel was available practically throughout the year. Operating and care.-The three locks and dams were operated and maintained throughout the year at a total cost of $16,337, of which $11,543.44 was for operation and $4,793.56 for maintenance and repairs. The total cost of the work was $52,841.59. The expenditures were $57,174.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, with the ex- ception of the 25-foot project to Navassa, on which no work has been done, was completed in 1935. The controlling low-water depths are 19.0 feet to a point 9 miles above Wilmington, thence 7.0 feet to lock No. 1, thence 8.4 feet to lock No. 2, thence 8.4 feet to lock No. 3, thence 9.5 feet to Fayetteville. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $2,647,495.40, of which $2,288,517.72, including $1,104,390.72 Public Works funds, was for new work and $305,395.02 for maintenance and $53,582.66 for operating and care. The total expenditures were $2,647,017.15, of which the sum of $1,542,626 43 was from regular funds and $1,104,390.72 from Public Works funds. In addition, the sum of $175,825.56 was expended between November 1 1916, and June 30, 1935, on the operating and care of the works oi improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $118,- 690.70, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------------- $478. 25 New work: Dredging 816,000 cubic yards of material from the pro- posed 25-foot channel from Wilmington to Navassa, under con- tract, between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31, 1938----------------------- 81, 600. 00 538 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance: Dredging 115,000 cubic yards of material from the river channel between Navassa and Fayetteville, with leased plant, during September and October 1938 and June 1939 _----------------- $21, 612. 45 Snagging between Wilmington and Fayetteville, 115 miles above Wilmington, with Government derrick boat Northeast, 2 months, October and November 1938__ ___--__-------------- 3,000. 00 Operating and care of locks and dams: Operating locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939-_---------------------- $8, 500. 00 Maintenance and repairs, locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939 __-- _--- 3, 500. 00 12, 000. 00 Total for all work------------------------------------ 118, 690. 70 The additional sum of $43,600 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to maintenance as follows: Dredging the river channel between Wilmington and Navassa, with leased plant, during September 1939------------------------------------ $3, 800 Dredging the river channel between Navassa and Fayetteville, with leased plant, during July and August 1939 and June 1940------------ 23, 000 Snagging between Wilmington and Fayetteville, 115 miles above Wil- mington, with Government derrick boat Northeast, during August and September 1939 and June 1940------------------------------------ 4, 800 Operating and care of locks and dams: Operating locks and-dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3, July 1, 1939 to June 30, 1940------------------------------------ $8, 500 Maintenance and repairs, locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3 ... 3, 500 12, 000 Total for all work- --__ --- 43, 600 Cost and financial summary _ Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ _--- -- $2, 437, 636. 91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_. 1542, 980. 91 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--- 2, 980, 617. 82 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ___-- 478.25 Net total expenditures_ __-_ 12 2, 980, 139 .57 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----- 118. 690. 70 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 --- 12 3, 098, 830. 27 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_ --- $173, 654. 54 $890,858. 93 $123, 823. 96 $1, 098. 58 - C ost of maintenance ...... ..... 9, 312. 67 17, 232. 42 36, 369. 30 50, 194. 79 $52, 841. 59 Total cost--------------_ 182, 967. 21 908,091.35 160, 193. 26 51,293.37 52. 841. 59 Total expended _.............. 124. 710. 79 854, 843. 93 259, 027. 36 49, 839. 75 57, 174. 63 Allotted .....................-------------------- 1, 119, 028. 18 129, 715. 48 11, 390. 72 59, 000. 00 125, 600. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------- $50, 265. 33 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------ $17, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938__ _ 108, 600. 00 2 125,600. 00 Amount to be accounted for----- ------ ------------_ 175, 865. 33 1 Includes $175.825.56 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 2 Includes $81,600 allotted in July 1938. RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 539 Gross amount expended------------------------ $57, 274. 63 Less receipts from sales-------------------- ------ 100. 00 $57, 174. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 118, 690. 70 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938- 059. 97 1--_--_-------,-------- Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 117, 630. 73 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending " June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------- ---- 43, 600. 00 3 Exclusive of available funds. 24. NORTHEAST (CAPE FEAR) RIVER, N. C. Location.-Rises in the northern part of Duplin County and flows 130 miles in a general direction, emptying into the Cape Fear River at Wilmington, 30 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1235.) Existing project.--This provides for a channel 22 feet deep and 150 feet wide, increased at entrances and on curves, from Hilton railway bridge to a point 23/, miles above the mouth of the river, and for clearing the natural channel for small steamers, thence to Halls- ville and for pole boats to Kornegays Bridge. Total length of sec- tion, 103 miles. The tide ranges from about 21/2 feet at the mouth of this stream but decreases to nothing a short distance above Ban- nermans Bridge. The upper portion is subject to freshets of from 8 to 12 feet. The extreme range of lunar tides is 4.1 feet at mouth, 2.5 feet at Castle Hayne, and 2 feet at Smiths Bridge. The maximum variation due to floods is 5 feet at mouth, 8 feet at Kornegays Bridge, and 13 feet at Bannermans Bridge. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, is $61,400, of which local interests are to contribute $25,375. The latest (1919) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19, 1890 Clearing the natural channel from Wilmington to H. Ex. Doc. No. 35, 51st Cong., 1st sess,, Hallsville, 88 miles, for small steamers and to and Annual Report, 1890, p. 1181.1 Kornegays Bridge, 15 miles farther, for pole boats. Mar. 2,1919 Channel 22 feet deep and 150 feet wide, increased H. Doc. No. 1356, 62d Cong., 3d sess.t at bends, from Hilton Bridge to a point 24 miles above same. (No work has been done on this project.) 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919, requires that local or other interests contribute one-half the cost of the 22-foot channel authorized by the act of March 2, 1919, viz, $25,375. Local interests have not contributed these funds. Terminal facilities.-The wharves on the portion of the river under improvement by the United States number eight, all of which are just above Hilton Bridge. They have a total frontage of about 1,140 feet. The water terminals are considered adequate for existing com- merce. 540 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of snagging with Government plant and hired labor. The U.,S. derrick boat Contentnea, from July 19 to 31, 1937, cleared the stream of obstructions between points 36 and 42 miles above the mouth. As a result of this work a clear channel is available in this portion of the stream. The cost and expenditures for the year were $690.70, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The clearing of the natural channel was completed in 1896. No work has been done on the 22-foot channel. The entire project is about 22 percent completed. The river is in fair condition to a point 40 miles above the mouth. The governing low water depths are 15 feet to a point 23/4 miles above the mouth; thence 6 feet to a point 48 miles above the mouth; and thence 3 feet to Crooms Bridge, 56 miles above the mouth. Above Crooms Bridge the river is navigable only during freshets which are liable to occur any month in the year. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to dredge the channel 22 feet deep and 150 feet wide, increased at entrances and on curves, from Hilton Bridge to a point 23/4 miles above the mouth of the river. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $10,687.96 for new work and $57,201.87 for maintenance, a total of $67,889.83. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $1,000, will be applied to maintenance snagging between the mouth and Smiths Bridge, 52 miles above, with the Government derrick boat Northeast, during December 1938. The additional sum of $3,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintenance snagging between the mouth and Crooms Bridge, 56 miles above, with the Government derrick boat Northeast, during July 1939 and May 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_---------- ----- $10, 687 96 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- 57, 201. 87 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 67, 889. 83 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------- 67, 889. 83 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 1,000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 68, 889. 83 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ..---------- Cost of maintenance------------............ $2,737.02 - _- ------------ $1,460 $690. 70 Total expended..-----------------................ 2, 687.02 $50.00 - - - - 1,460 690. 70 Allotted...---------------------- 6, 273.72 -1,825. 17 - $2, 000.00 2, 800 350. 70 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $1,340. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- 1,000.00 Amount to be accounted for ------------------------ _ 2,340. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--- -649. 30 Net amount to be accounted for_ ------- 1, 690. 70 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 541 Gross amount expended . 70 $$690----------------------- Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 1, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project 1 25, 375. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in- - -fiscal year ending June ---- - - - - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 3, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 2 In addition, $25,375 to be contributed by local interests. 25. SMITHS CREEK (WILMINGTON), N. C. Location.-Smiths Creek rises in New Hanover County and is a tributary of Northeast (Cape Fear) River, which it enters from the east just above Wilmington. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 425.) Existing project.-This provides for a dredged channel at Wil- mington, N. C., 12 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide through the bar at the mouth. The average rise of the tide is 21/ feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1931, was $11,000. The latest (1931) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. This project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (S. Doc. No. 23, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is contained in this document. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities and none are needed for the handling of the present commerce. Operation and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1937 at a saving of $2,475 under the estimated cost. At the close of the year the limiting mean low water depth was 11.0 feet. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938. were $8,507.45 for new work and $17.61 for maintenance, a total of $8,525.06. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $1,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, and will be applied to maintenance dredging with Government plant and hired labor during October 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $8, 507. 45 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 17. 61 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 8, 525. 06 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 8, 525. 06 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 8, 525. 06 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.. -------------- __------- - -------------- -------------- $8, 507. 45 .............. Cost of maintenance ... .... --- ... -.... ..-.........------------- 17. 61 ............. Total cost -...... - ..--... ... ---.... ...............-- 8, 525. 06 Total expended - - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . 5. 525. 06 8, .. . . . . . -------- Allotted_.------.- .---- - ---------- __ -- -- 10,000. 00 -$1, 474.94 542 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $1,474. 94 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment , 474. 94 1------------____ Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance--------------------------------------_ 1, 500. 00 26. BLACK RIVER, N. C. Location.-This river rises in Sampson County, flows 175 miles in a general southeasterly direction, and empties into Cape Fear River 14 miles above Wilmington and 44 miles above the mouth. Eisting project.-This provides for clearing the natural channel and banks to Clear Run, 66 miles, and cutting off sharp bends. Thq tidal range is about 1/ feet at the mouth and decreases to nothing 30 miles above. The low-water stages prevail usually from May until August, inclusive; during the rest of the year the stage is about 5 to 8 feet higher; but the periods of high and low water are by no means the same every year. The extreme range of lunar tide is 2.3 feet at the mouth and 1.2 feet at Point Caswell. The maximum variationA due to floods or freshets is 5 feet at the mouth, 15 feet at Point Cas- well, and 19 feet at Clear Run. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1893, was $13,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 5, 1886 (Annual Report for 1885, pp. 1145-1154, as amended by Annual Report for 1893, p. 1407). No map of this stream has been published. Terminal facilities.-No wharves exist on this river. Boats use natural landings or prepare landings by smoothing out the roughness and irregularities of the banks. No terminals are deemed necessary. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1895 at a saving of $642 under the estimated cost. The con- trolling low water depths are 5.0 feet to Point Caswell, 24 miles above the mouth; 2 feet to Hawes Narrows, 32 miles above the mouth; and 1% feet to Clear Run, the head of navigation, and 66 miles above the mouth. The total costs and expenditures under the existing proj- ect to June 30, 1938, were $12,358.40 for new work and $36,071.85 for maintenance, a total of $48,430.25. Proposed operations.-No funds are on hand and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $3,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 and will be applied to maintenance snagging between the mouth and Hawes Narrows, 32 miles above, with the Government derrick boat Northeast, during March and April 1940. Cost and financial summnary Cost of new work to June 30, 193:8------------------------------- $12,358. 40 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 36, 071. 85 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------- 48, 430. 25 Net total expenditures---------------------------------- 48, 430. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 48, 430. 25 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 543 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.---------.--------------.-------------- ----------------------- Cost of maintenance_------------- $1, 057. 06 - -- - -.. Total expended__----------------- 1,012. 10 $44. 96..- -. .. . Allotted--............--------....------------...... -4, 547. 37 -1, 490. 31 -$2, 000.00------------------- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-------------------------- ------------- $3, 00. 00 27. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $36,687.42; the expenditures were $36,769.93. The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, $25,061.89, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939, to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $36,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ._ ...........--- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $167, 578. 03 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 167, 578. 03 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------6------------- 647. 71 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 166, 930. 32 Unexpended balance June 30, 19385-------------------------------- 2, 061.89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 191, 902.21 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .. .-... _- -. - ..-----...----- - -- - -. Cost of maintenance------------. $10,911.39 $21, 396. 19 $21, 620. 98 $43, 52 594. $36, 687. 42 Total expended.....------...------- ...... 10, 904. 62 20,620. 06 22, 016. 94 43, 251. 24 36, 769. 93 Allotted------------------------- 24, 506. 40 25, 018. 28 25,000. 00 23, 000. 00 61, 100. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $731. 82 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936___------------------------ $10, 600. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937 ------- 30, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 -------------------- 20, 000. 00 61, 100. 00 Amount to be accounted for -------------------------------- 61, 831. 82 Gross amount expended------------- -------- ------------------ 36, 769. 93 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------- 25, 061.89 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 647.71 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------------24, 414. 18 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1940, for maintenance 36, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-35 544 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 28. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures full re- to June 30, 1938 Estimated Name of project port see amount re- Annual quired to Report New work Maintenance complete for- 1. South River, N. C......--------------------------- 1936 $12, 452. 02 $21, 469.88 Completed. 2. Shallotte River, N. C.1------------------------ 1933 18, 181. 37 6, 467. 81 Do. 3. Harbor of Refuge at Cape Lookout, N. C.1 _ 1934 1, 368, 798. 72 32, 853. 75 $1, 160, 000. I Channels adequate for commerce. 29. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1968----------------------------$734, 626. 56 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---.------- ------- __ 7, 428. 63 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 -_----- -------__-_ 742, 055. 19 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 16,610. 17 Net total expenditures_----- -------------------------- 725, 445. 02 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -- _ __ 7, 603. 68 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_----------- _ 733, 048. 70 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended------------------------------__ $797, 285. 07 -$107, 478.02 -$86, 087. 09 $121, 725.06 Allotted ....................................... 977, 640. 98 -156, 606. 41 -166, 472. 10 78, 486. 23 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------- ------------------ $50, 842. 51 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-- ------------------------------- 90, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted fo- ---- -------------------- 140, 842. 51 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------- 11, 513. 77 Net amount to be accounted for_--------------- - 129, 328. 74 Gross amount expended-- ------------------- $649, 295. 38 Less: Reimbursements collected----- ----- $511, 003. 11 Receipts from sales 6, 567. 21 1---------------- 527, 570. 32 121, 725. 06 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 7, 603.68 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 29, 129. 75 Balance available June 30, 1938-----------------------------21, 526.07 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 7, 428.:63 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- -14, 097. 44 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 545 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans-Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. tion Congress Belhaven Harbor, N. C_ Rivers and Harbors May 25, 1938 House, 693, 75th Favorable. Committee resolu- I Cong., 3d sess. tion, June 24, 1937. Do.--------------- River and Harbor Act, ..... do.....-.....-do ... Do. Aug. 26, 1937. Cape Fear River above Rivers and Harbors Wilmington, N. C. Committee resolu- tion, Oct. 8, 1937. Cape Fear River at and Rivers and Harbors below Wilmington, Committee resolu- N. C. tion, Jan. 27, 1937. do .......----------- Cape Fear River, N. C., .....--- Mar. 12,1938 House, 549, 75th Do. to St. Johns River, Cong., 3d sess. Fla., Intracoastal Waterway (yacht ba- sin at Southport, N. C.). Cape Fear River-St. Rivers and Harbors May 2, 1938 -------------------- Unfavorable. Johns River, bulk- Committee resolu- heads at Southport, tion, Apr. 4, 1938. N. C. Contentnea Creek, N. River and Harbor Act, -.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C., from Wilson to its Aug. 26, 1937. confluence with Neuse River, improvement for navigation and flood control. Dolls Creek, N. C-...... .__- -do............... Drum Inlet, N. C., near River and Harbor Act, Sept. 23, 1937 House, 414, 75th Favorable. town of Atlantic. Aug. 30, 1935. Cong., 2d sess. Morehead City Harbor Senate committee res- ........................- and Beaufort Inlet, olution, Oct. 15, N. C. 1937. Neuse River, N. C., be- River and Harbor tween Johnson Coun- Act, Aug. 26, 1937. ty line and New Bern, improvement for navi- gation and flood con- trol. New River Inlet, N. C. Rivers and Harbors May 25, 1938 House, 691,' 75th Do. Committee resolu- ICong., 3d sess. tion, June 18, 1937. Pamlico Sound to Avon, River and Harbor N: C., channel. Act, June 20, 1938. Pamlicc Sound to Beau- Rivers and Harbors fort Harbor, N. C., Committee resolu- waterway. tion, May 5, 1937. Pamlico Sound to Ro- River and Harbor danthe, N. C., via Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Pugh's Channel. Pamlico Sound, N. C., Rivers and Harbors to Stumpy Point, Committee resolu- channel. tion, Jan. 27, 1937. Rollinson Channel, N. River and Harbor C., channel from to Act, Aug. 26, 1937. wharves at Hatteras, N. C. Swan Quarter Bay and Rivers and Harbors Deep Bay, N. C., wa- Committee resolu- terway, including tion, Jan. 11, 1938. Swan Quarter Canal. Tar River, N. C .. -__._ Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, June 13, 1938. 30. TAR RIVER, N. C., FLOOD CONTROL Location.-The work covered by this project is on that portion of Tar River which lies between Tarboro and Rocky Mount, 49 and 89 miles above Washington, N. C., respectively. Existing project.--This provides for clearing the natural channel between Tarboro and Rocky Mount of obstructions for the purpose of reducing flood heights, at an estimated cost of $90,000, and was authorized in the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. 546 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operation and results during fiscal year.-The work for the year consisted of clearing the natural channel of obstructions between Rocky Mount and a point 36 miles below with Government plant and hired labor. Between November 15, 1937, and June 30, 1938, 6,845 snags, 2,366 stumps, 3,132 logs, and 4,246 trees were removed from the river bed; 16 snags, 35 stumps, 83 logs, and 30,565 trees from the river banks, making a total of 47,288 obstructions. Com- mon and semiskilled labor was obtained from relief agencies. As a result of this work a clear channel is available between Rocky Mount and a point 36 miles below. The cost of the work was $77,348.54, of which $35,281.09 was from regular funds, and $42,067.45 was from Emergency Relief funds. The expenditures were $72,237.52, of which $33,405.67 was from regular funds and $38,831.85 was from Emer- gency Relief funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 98 percent completed. The natural channel is clear of obstructions from Rocky Mount to a point 36 miles below (4 miles above Tarboro). The work remaining to be done to complete the project is to finish clearing the natural channel of obstructions between Tarboro and a point 4 miles above. The total cost of the work, all for new work, was $77,348.54, of which $35,281.09 was from regular funds, and $42,- 067.45 from Emergency Relief funds. The expenditures were $72,- 237.52, of which $33,405.67 was from regular funds, and $38,831.85 was from Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, July 1, 1938, $17,762.48, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 - --- _____ $3, 194. 45 Removal of obstructions from the river between Tarboro and a point 4 miles above, with hired labor, during July 1938 __ 5,568. 03 Estimated amount to be revoked ---- --- 9, 000. 00 Total for all work- _ __ _____ 17, 762. 48 No work is proposed during the fiscal year 1940 as the project will be completed during July 1938. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 193 ---------------------------- $35,281.09 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---- - -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 -------------- 35, 281. 09 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938.--- _ 1,875. 42 Net total expenditures-- ----------- 33, 405. 67 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938- --- --- 9, 094. 33 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_ --- _ __ 42,500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work - _ --.... . .....- .------ --- _ _--------- --- -- _- - -- ---. $35, 281. 09 Cost of maintenance ------ -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- -- -- -... Total expended. _ . _ -- __ 33, 405. 67 Allotted " _ -I - _ 42, 500. 00 Allotted ...-...... - 42, 500. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-WILMINGTON, N. C., DISTRICT 547 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------- $42, 500. 00, Gross amount expended---- ----------- $35, 954. 11 Less reimbursements collected_--------------------- 2,548. 44 33, 405. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------ 9,094. 33 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ------------- , 997. 17 1------------- Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- ------ 7, 097. 16 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new w'ork to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $42, 067. 45 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 42, 067. 45 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_------------------------------ -1, 916. 57 Net total cost to June 30, 1938:------------------------ ---- 40, 150. 88 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------- 1, 319. 03 ----------------------------------- Net total expenditures__ 38, 831. 85 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938._-1... 11---------------- 8,668. 15 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------47, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -- -_-------------- __- ------------ -------------- -------------- $42, 067. 45 C ost of m aintenance ------------- .-------------- .--------------... ..... -----....---- .............. --- Total expended---- -------------- -------------- 38, 831. 85 Allotted ...----------- -------------- ------------------------------------------ 47, 500. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 ---------------- $47, 500. 00 Gross amount expended 38, 831. 85 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------- 8,668. 15 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------- 3,236. 80 Balance available June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 5, 431. 35 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR TAR RIVER, N. C. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $77, 348. 54 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_---------__ _ 77, 348. 54 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-------------------------- --1,916. 57 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 75, 431. 917 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-----------------------------3, 194. 45 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 72, 237. 52 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 17, 762. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------90, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work --------------- -------------- --------- -------------- -------------- $77, 348. 54 Cost of maintenance .... ..----------- . ... .---.......... ....... _ _ .......-------------- -... ...... Total expended-----......................---------------------------............--------------..........--------------. 72, 237. 52 Allotted ....----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- 90, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937_--_ $42, 500. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-_ __----_--- - --- -_ 47, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ ---------------- 90, 000. 00 548 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Gross amount expended--------------------------_ $74, 785.96 Less reimbursements collected----------------------2, 548. 44 $72, 237. 52 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-- 762. 48 1--------------------7, Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------- 5, 233. 97 Balance available June 30, 1938_------------------------- 12, 528. 51 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion Contentnea Creek, N. C_ Flood Control Act, ......................... June 22, 1936. Contentnea Creek, N. River and Harbor Act, ............................. C., from Wilson to its Aug. 26, 1937. confluence with Neuse River, improvement for navigation and flood control. Drum Inlet, N. C .-.... Flood Control Act, Mar. 12, 1938 ........................ Unfavorable. June 22, 1936. Neuse River, N. C., be- River and Harbor Act, -----------------....................... tween Johnson County Aug. 26,1937. line and New Bern, improvement for navi- gation and flood con- trol. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT This district includes the watersheds of all rivers flowing into the ocean on the coast of South Carolina northeast of Port Royal Sound. It embraces the central portion of North Carolina and all of South Carolina except Beaufort, Broad, and Savannah River Basins, in- cluding the portion of the intracoastal waterway from Cape Fear River, N. C., to Winyah Bay, S. C., south of Little River, S. C., and from Winyah Bay to Charleston and from Charleston to Beaufort, S. C. District engineer: Capt. Fred T. Bass, Corps of Engineers, to August 6, 1937; Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, from that date to April 30, 1938; and Lt. Col. R. F. Fowler, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer: Col. Earl I. Brown, Corps of Engineers, to May 9, 1938; Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Intracoastal waterway, Cape 10. Shipyard River, S. C ...... 568 Fear River, N. C., to Win- 11. Waterway from Charleston yah Bay, S. C__----- 526 to Beaufort, S. C ....... 570 2. Winyah Bay, S. C_ 549 12. Edisto River, S. C- 573 3. Waccamaw River, N. C. and 13. Examinations, surveys and S. C___ __- 551 contingencies (general) ___ 574 4. Great Peedee River, S. C - 553 14. Other projects for which no 5. Waterway from Winyah Bay estimates are submitted _ 575 to Charleston, S. C --- 555 15. Plant allotment__ _ _- 575 6. Santee River, S. C __------ 558 16. Preliminary examinations 7. Congaree River, S. C ...-- 559 and surveys-flood con- 8. Charleston Harbor, S. C ____ 562 trol- -- 576 9. Ashley River, S. C------- 566 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 549 1. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM CAPE .FEAR RIVER, N. C., TO WINYAH BAY, S. C.-SECTION SOUTH OF LITTLE RIVER, S. C. (For report on this improvement see p. 526.) 2. WINYAH BAY, S. C. Location.-This bay lies on the coast of South Carolina, 50 miles northeast of Charleston Harbor and 90 miles southwest of the en- trance to Cape Fear River, N. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 428.) Previous projects.--Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, and August 5, 1886. Total cost and expenditures were $2,560,408.22, of which $2,445,851.85 was for new work and $114,- 556.37 was for maintenance. For further details see page 1806 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 400 feet wide and 18 feet deep at mean low water from the entrance of Winyah Bay, following the western shore as far as may be necessary, to a point on the Sampit River 1 mile above the limits of the city of Georgetown, to be secured and maintained (a) by the construction of two jetties springing, respectively, from North and South Islands and converg- ing to give an opening 4,800 feet wide at the 18-foot curve on the seaward side of the bar, the jetties to be of stone on brush mattresses, the north jetty having a length of 11,139 feet and the south jetty 21,051 feet; (b) by dredging across the bar to the 18-foot curve indi- cated; (c) by construction of an earthen dike 14,300 feet long to pro- tect the shore line of South Island at the southerly side of the bay; (d) by dredging in the bay proper, following the southwestern shore for a distance of about 6 miles opposite Mud Bay; (e) by dredging a channel between Eastern and Western Channels and between Frazier's Point and Mosquito Point; and (f) by dredging in Sampit River opposite the city of Georgetown and across the bar at the mouth of the river. The mean range of tide at Georgetown is 3.3 feet, while the spring tides have a mean rise and fall of 3.9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $817,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $46,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 5,1886 Jetties and earthen dike to protect south jetty_ H. Ex. Doc. No. 258, 48th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1885, pp. 1154-1170, and H. Ex. Doc. No. 117, 50th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1889, pp. 1110- 1115. .June 25,1910 Present project channel dimensions and train- H. Doc. No. 398, 58th Cong., 2d sess., and ing wall. Annual Report 1904, pp. 1591-1609. For the latest published map see Annual Report for 1915, p. 2394. Terminal facilities.-'The terminal facilities at the port of George- town served by this improvement consist of seven wharves of ordinary timber construction, three of creosoted timber construction, suitable for ocean-going vessels, and a number of smaller wharves and landing 550 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 places. To meet the demands of increasing commerce, other wharves: and terminal facilities are in the process of development. These are considered adequate for the present commerce of the port. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line. dredge Col. G. P. Howell, assisted by the snag boat Vateree and derrick boat No. 6, removed 203,579 cubic yards of material, at a cost of $26,289.58, in restoring project dimensions at and near the mouth of Sampit River: and, assisted by the snag boat Wateree, removed 105,711 cubic yards of material, at a cost of $14,360.88, in restoring project depth for a width of 150 to 400 feet in Sampit River between the mouth and the Southern Kraft Corporation wharf. The U. S. snag boat Wateree also removed a total of 154 snags, sunken logs, and old piling from along the banks of Sampit River between the mouth and the Southern Kraft Corporation wharf, at a cost of $706.68. The U. S. hopper dredge Comstock removed 294,072 cubic yards of material, bin measurement, at a cost of $26,433.57, in restoring project dimensions in the entrance channel to Winyah Bay; removed 341,733, cubic yards, bin measurement, and 333,840 cubic yards (estimated) by agitation, at a cost of $67,360.97, in restoring project dimensions and providing extra width in Eastern Channel; and 18,768 cubic yards (estimated) by agitation, at a cost of $2,039.63, in restoring project dimensions in the mouth of Sampit River. The cost of surveys and supervision was $551.94. The total costs during the year were $137,743.25, all chargeable to, maintenance. The expenditures were $120,608.38. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1937 with the completion of the new direct channel from Frazier Point to Mosquito Point. The jetties were completed in 1903-4. The crest elevations vary from 3 to 5 feet below their original heights.. Dikes of various forms have been built to protect the South Island beach and the shore end of the south jetty. The Sampit River en- trance is protected on the eastern side by a timber and brush training wall 2,000 feet long. A survey made in June 1938 showed that project dimensions obtain except in the Sampit River entrance channel where the controlling depth is 15.8 feet for a width of 300 feet, and in Sampit River, where there is a controlling width of 150 feet at project depth. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $858,217.30 for new work and $1,132,225.71 for maintenance, a total of $1,990,443.01. The expenditures have been $1,973,339.13. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, July 1, 1938 ($78,- 067.26), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938___----------------------------------- $17, 220. 30 Maintenance : Dredging to restore project dimensions at the mouth of Sampit River with U. S. pipeline dredge Col. G. P. Howell, July 215 to Aug. 10, 1938--------------------------------------------- 7, 000. 00 Dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in Sampit River channel from a point one-half mile above the mouth to a point 1,000 feet below the drawbridge crossing of United States Highway No. 17, 1/4 miles above the mouth, Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 1938 354. 4-------------------, Maintenance surveys, studies, and supervision of the project.. 7, 492. 96 Total for all work_ --------------------- 78, 067. 28- RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 551 The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in dredging to restore project dimensions as may be found necessary in the Entrance Channel, East- ern Channel, and Sampit River, with hopper dredge and the U. S. pipeline dredge Col. G. P. Howell and hired labor. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $3, 304, 069. 15 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-1------------------------- , 246, 782. 08 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------ 4, 550, 851. 23 Undistributed costs, June 30, 19,38 116. 42 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------------4, 550, 967. 65 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 17, 220. 30 Net total expenditures----------------------------------4, 533, 747. 35 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 78. 067.26 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------4, 611, 814. 61 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..----- ----------------------------------------- $367, 016. 57 -. Cost of maintenance------------.. . $38, 861. 70 $16, 433. 42 $5, 871. 01 , 13, 726. 04 $137, 743. 25 Total cost ---------------- . 38, 861.70 16, 433.42 5, 871.01 380, 742. 61 137, 743. 25 Total expended .---------------- 22, 573. 38 17, 859. 66 14, 264. 68 379, 403. 99 120, 608. 38 Allotted....... ...-----------------------4, 758. 36 20, 000. 00 325, 000.00 50, 000. 00 193, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------- --------- $5, 675. 64 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937------ $145, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------- 53, 000. 00 198, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 203, 675. 64 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------- 5, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 198, 675. 64 Gross amount expended-------------------------------------- 120, 608.38 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_------------------_ _ 78, 067. 26 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------_ 19, 158. 39 Balance available June 30, 1938__---------------------- 58, 908. 87 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance --------------------- ------------- 60, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. WACCAMAW RIVER, N. C. AND S. C. Location.-This rive rises at Lake Waccamaw, N. C., and flows southwest 142 miles into Winyah Bay, near Georgetown, S. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 152.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at low water, with 80 feet bottom width, from the mouth of the river to Conway, nearly 44 miles; thence a channel 4 feet deep at low water 552 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 and 50 feet wide to Red Bluff, 26 miles above Conway; thence a cleared channel to Lake Waccamaw. The usual seasonal variation in water surface is about 7.5 feet at Conway and about 12 feet at Star Bluff, 80 miles above the mouth. The tidal variation in Winyah Bay is 3.3 feet and at Conway at low river stage it is 1.6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, was $262,800. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,500. The existing' project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 14,1880 Channel 12 feet deep to Conway and cleared S. Ex. Doc. No. 117, 46th Cong., 2d sess., channel, Conway to Lake Waccamaw. and Annual Report, 1880, p. 848. July 3, 1930 Channel4 feet deep from Conway to Red BluffL H. Doc. No. 82, 70th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Recommended modification of project.-Recommendation was made to Congress in 1926 that the project be curtailed by eliminating all work between Star Bluff and Lake Waccamaw (H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-At Toddville and Conway there are wharves and warehouses which are free and open to all carriers. At interme- diate landings there are privately owned free wharves and a number of recently constructed landings for the handling of pulpwood. These terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. snagboat Wateree and U. S. derrick barge No. 6 removed 479 snags, stumps, logs, and overhanging trees, and removed 5,340 cubic yards of ma- terial from sand bars, in clearing the channel between Enterprise at the junction of Waccamaw River with the Intracoastal Waterway and Red Bluff, mile 69, at a cost of $4,430.61, chargeable to mainte- nance. The expenditures were $4,457. 94. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The 12-foot project channel to Conw'ay was completed in 1924, and obtains for most of the distance. Shoals, however, have formed at several places, and the controlling depth at these points is 11.3 feet for a controlling width of about 40 feet. In the 4-foot channel from Conway to Red Bluff the channel has project dimensions to Sessions Landing, mile 56.5; from Sessions Landing to Red Bluff sand bars have formed, limiting the control- ling depth to 2.8 feet at low water for a width of 30 feet. Above Red Bluff (mile 69), no work having been done for several years, the channel is obstructed by logs and snags, and cannot be navigated safely. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $262,813.58 for new work and $143,554.06 for maintenance, a total of $406,367.64. The expenditures have been $406,210.77. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpeded July 1, 1938 ($4,- 316.10), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938 -------------------------------- $156. 87 Maintenance: Snagging between Enterprise, mile 29, and Red Bluff, mile 69, with U. S. snag boat Wateree and hired labor, Sept. 1-30, 1938 - ----------------------- .. ------- - 4, 159.23 Total for all work.... ---- .-------------------------- 4, 316. 10 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 553 The additional sum of $4,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in maintenance snagging as may be found necessary between Enterprise, mile 29, and Red Bluff, mile 69, with the U. S. snag boat Wateree and hired labor. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- $262, 813. 58 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------143, 554. 06 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------406, 367. 64 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------- 156. 87 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 406, 210. 77 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------- --------------------- 4, 316. 10 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 410, 526. 87 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new w ork- .- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - Cost of maintenance-------------........... $6, 183. 94 $4, 796. 39 $10, 442. 58 $11, 758. 48 $4, 430. 61 Total expended....----------------- 6, 363. 01 4, 348. 88 10, 309. 15 11,962. 21 4, 457. 94 Allotted ___---------------------- 13, 484. 13 4, 500. 00 4, 500. 00 5,000. 00 7, 800. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $974. 04 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------- $4, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------- 4, 000.00 8, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------9, 474. 04 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------------------ 700. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 8, 774. 04 Gross amount expended----------------------------------------_ 4, 457. 94 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 4, 316. 10 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------------- 156. 87 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------- 4, 159. 23 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ----------- 4, 500.00 1Exclusive of available funds. 4. GREAT PEEDEE RIVER, S. C. Location.-Great Peedee (Pee Dee) River rises in the mountains of North Carolina and flows generally southeast for 435 miles into Winyah Bay, near Georgetown, S. C. Above the Uharie River, 233 miles from the mouth, it is called the Yadkin. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1913.) Existing project.-This provides for a cleared 9-foot channel be- tween Waccamaw River and Smiths Mills and thence a 3/2-foot channel to Cheraw at all stages of water. The tidal variation at low-water stage is 3.3 feet at the mouth and 3 inches 34 miles above. The ordinary flood stage is 18 feet above the low-water stage at Smiths Mills, 17 feet at Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge, and 554 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 27 feet at Cheraw Bridge, respectively 52, 103, and 167 miles from the mouth. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1900, was $235,345. The latest (1900) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 14, 1880 Removal of obstructions to secure a navigable S. Ex. Doc. No. 117, 46th Cong., 2d depth of 9 feet to Smiths Mills and 32 feet to sess., and Annual Report, 1880, p. 844. Cheraw. June 13, 1902 To secure a 312 -foot channel between Cheraw and H. Doc. No. 124, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. bridge by dredging, snagging, and constructing timber and pile dams. For map see Annual Report for 1889, p. 1180. Recommended modifications of project.-Recommendation was made to Congress in 1926 that the project be curtailed by elimination of all work between Jeffreys Creek and Cheraw (H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.--Located at various places along the stream are landings for the handling of pulpwood. There are practically no other terminal facilities, except small sheds constructed at a few land- ings as a protection to freight. They are privately owned. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The United States snag- boat Wateree removed 1,716 snags, stumps, logs, and overhanging trees in clearing the channel between mile 29 and mile 89, at a cost of $7,012.05, chargeable to maintenance. The expenditures were $9,094. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1909 at a saving of $51,633 under the estimated cost. There exists from the Waccamaw River via Bull Creek to mile 52 a cleared channel 9 feet deep at lowest recorded stage. It is navigable to boats drawing 31/2 feet at all stages of water to Jeffreys Creek (mile 89). Above Jeffreys Creek the river cannot be safely navigated because of many snags and sunken logs. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $183,712.41 for new work and $201,638.21 for maintenance, a total of $385,350.62. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938 ($5,034.85), will be applied to maintenance snagging from the mouth of Bull Creek, mile 29.5, to Jeffreys Creek, mile 89, with U. S. snag- boat Wateree and hired labor, October 1-November 7, 1938. The additional sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in maintenance snagging as may be found necessary from the mouth of Bull Creek, mile 29.5, to Jeffreys Creek, mile 89, with U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 555 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------- _--- ------ $183, 712. 41 Cost c)f maintenance to June 30, 1938_-------- ------------------ 201, 638. 21 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- 350. 62 3-------------85, Net to)tal expenditures----------------------------------------- 385, 350. 62 Unexl pended balance June 30, 1938_ -------------------------------- 5, 034. 85 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 390, 385. 47 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work. . . . ------- -- . --.-------------- ..-- . --- -------------- -------------- -------------- Cost of maintenance_------------- $37. 50 $3, 900.32 $4, 741. 36 $2, 528. 97 $7, 012. 05 Total expended...........------------------ 327. 45 3, 912. 74 4, 546. 46 611.95 9,094.00 ----------------------- Allotted..... 5,000. 00 4, 000.00 5,000.00 -------------- 9, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------------$4, 928. 85 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------- $5, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------- 5, 000. 00 10,000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------- 14, 928. 85 Deduction on account of revocation of allotment --------------------- 800. 00 Net amount to be accounted for ------------------------ __ 14, 128. 85 Gross amount expended-----------------------------------------9,'094. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------------- 5, 034. 85 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1-------------------- -------- ___ 5,000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 5. WATERWAY FROM WINYAH BAY TO CHARLESTON, S. C. Location.--The route of the waterway follows creeks, sounds, rivers, bays, and extensive marshland cuts beginning at a point 8 miles below Georgetown in Winyah Bay to Charleston Harbor. The route is tidal throughout and is sheltered from the sea. The distances from Charleston to McClellanville, Winyah Bay, and Georgetown are 37 miles, 57 miles, and 65 miles, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water and 90 feet wide at bottom between Charleston Harbor and Winyah Bay, with a branch channel of the same dimensions to McClellanville. The mean tidal range is 3.5 to 5.1 feet, according to locality. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $2,326 000, and the latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $57,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 556 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19,1890 Channel from Minim Creek to Winyah Bay..-.. Annual Report, 1889, p. 1184. June 13,1902 Channel from Charleston to a point opposite Mc- H. Doc. No. 84, 56th Cong., 1st sess., Clellanville. and Annual Report, 1900, p. 1908. Mar. 2,1907 Branch channel to McClellanville.------------- Annual Report, 1903, p. 1133. Mar. 2,1919 Extending the channel to Minim Creek, thence H. Doc. No. 178, 63d Cong., 1st sess. through the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal to Winvah Bay. Mar. 3, 1925 Cut across the Santee Delta at Four Mile Creek__ H. Doc. No. 237, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30,19351 Enlarging the channel from Winyah Bay to Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. Charleston, including the branch channel to No. 11, 72d Cong., ]st sess. 2 McClellanville, to depth of 10 feet and bottom width of 90 feet. Aug. 26, 1937 For present project dimensions._.---------------. Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 Doe. No. 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Included in Public Works Administration Program Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The act of August 26, 1937, provides that 16cal interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights- of-way and spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent main- tenance and bear the costs of all necessary modifications to bridges. These conditions are being complied with. Prior requirements fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Several small landings are located along the waterway and creeks and bays connecting with it. At McClellanville, on the branch channel, are located five wharves and docks used for the handling of pulpwood, gasoline, and general merchandise and at Porchers Creek, another tributary, are located several small wharves for the handling of fresh vegetables and general merchandise. The facilities are sufficient for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell, in restoring a net depth of 10 feet for a bottom width of 90 feet, removed 400,359 cubic yards of material at a cost of $37,456.68, at 16 intermittent reaches between Winyah Bay and Charleston; and under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, removed 14,915 cubic yards of material from obstructing shoals in the tributary channel in Porchers Creek at a cost of $1,000. The U. S. snag boat Wateree removed 35 snags and overhanging trees in the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal at a cost of $183.52. Prepara- tory costs of two permeable dikes to be constructed in Winyah Bay to assist in the maintenance of the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal. amounted to $2,087.69. The cost of surveys and supervision amounted to $6,037.55. The total costs for the year were $46,765.44, all chargeable to main- tenance. The expenditures were $43,112.84. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project prior to the latest (1937) modification was completed in 1936. No work has been done on the 12-foot project. Surveys made in June 1938 show that a controlling depth of 10 feet obtains along the center line except at Harbor River, 30 miles north of Charleston Harbor, where the con- trolling depth is 7.8 feet, and at 10 other reaches between McClellan- ville and Charleston Harbor having controlling depths of from 8.5 to 9.8 feet at mean low water. Dredging to a net depth of 12 feet for a bottom width of 90 feet between Winyah Bay and Charleston is required to complete the project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 557 The costs to the end of the fiscal year for new work have been $433,008.91 from regular funds and $1,193,857.08 from Public Works funds, a total of $1,626,865.99. The costs to the end of the fiscal year for maintenance have been $906,444.04 from regular funds, $13,308.01 from Public Works funds, and $54.915.78 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $974,667.83. The total costs for all work have been $2,601,533.82. The expenditures have been $1,337,983.66 from regular funds, $1,207,165.09 from Public Works funds, and $54,915.78 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $2,600,064.53. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, July 1, 1938 ($74,- 105.01), will'be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938---------------------------------- $1, 469.29 Maintenance: Completion of construction of 2 permeable dikes in western channel of Winyah Bay opposite the mouth of the Estherville- Minim Creek Canal to assist in maintenance of the canal en- trance, with U. S. snag boat Wateree, July 1 to Aug. 31, 1938_.. 17, 912. 31 Dredging to restore a net depth of 10 feet for a bottom width of 90 feet in the northerly end of the Estherville-Minim Creek Canal and in the branch channel to McClellanville and in other reaches as shoaling occurs between Winyah Bay and McClellan- ville, with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell, Oct. 5 to Dec. 5, 1938-------------------------------- 28, 000. 00 Dredging to restore a net depth of 10 feet for a bottom width of 90 feet in Harbor River, Awendaw Creek, Graham Creek, and in Bullyard Sound, and other reaches between McClellanville and Charleston as shoaling occurs, with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell, Feb. 15 to Apr. 6, 1939----------------- 24, 000. 00 Maintenance surveys and general supervision of the project, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939 ------- __----------------------- 2, 723.41 Total for all work ------------------------------------- 74, 105. 01 The additional sum of $530,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in dredging to provide project dimensions of 12 feet for a bottom width of 90 feet between Winyah Bay and Charleston, S. C., including the branch channel to McClel- lanville, by contract. In view of the new work contemplated during the fiscal year 1940, it is not expected that funds will be required for maintenance work. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $1, 626, 865. 99 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 974, 667. 83 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 2, 601, 533. 82 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------_ 1, 469. 29 Net total expenditures- ------------------------ 2, 600, 064. 53 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---------------- - 74, 105. 01 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 2, 674, 169. 54 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .......--------------- $616,349. 37 $574, 498. 92 $3, 008. 79 .. Cost of maintenance------------- 18, 787. 98 20, 070. 21 289, 191. 96 $78, 261. 77 $46, 765.44 -------------- Total cost................. 635, 137. 35 594, 569. 13 292, 200. 75 78, 261. 77 46. 765. 44 Total expended-.........- . - 483, 152. 10 736, 900. 96 259, 086. 01 121, 008. 99 43, 112. 84 Allotted---------_-_----- 1, 355, 970. 78 66, 243. 66 264, 000.00 -70, 084. 22 101, 000. 00 558 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------------- $16, 217. 85 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------- $67, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------46, 000. 00 113, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for 29, 217. 85 1------------------------------- Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 12, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- 117, 217. 85 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $43, 114. 71 Less reimbursements collected --------------------- 1. 87 43, 112. 84 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938- 74, 105. 01 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-----------------$1, 469. 29 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- ___ 2, 049. 60 3, 509. 89 Balance available June 30, 1938- 70, 595. 12 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ------------------------- 530, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for new work 1 530, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 6. SANTEE RIVER, S. C. Location.-This river is formed by the confluence of the Congaree and Wateree Rivers, about 29 miles southeast of Columbia, S. C. It flows generally southeast for 143 miles and enters the Atlantic Ocean about 45 miles northeast of Charleston Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1238 and U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1913.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. Total cost and expenditure was $99,750 for new work in Mos- quito Creek Canal, leading to Winyah Bay. For further details of previous projects see page 1808 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.--This provides for snagging the entire river. The plane of reference for the lower river is mean low water, the mean tidal range at the mouth being 5 feet. Tidal action extends to Lenuds Ferry, 38 miles above the mouth. For the upper river the plane of reference is ordinary low water, the variation in water level being 25 feet at Ferguson, 101 miles above the mouth. The project is one for maintenance. There is no approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved September 19, 1890 (Annual Report for 1889, p. 1184). Terminal facilities.-Except for the several recently constructed landings for the handling of pulpwood, there are practically no terminal facilities. Small privately owned sheds at a few landings for the protection of freight are being renovated for use. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The river is partially obstructed by snags and sunken logs, accumulated over a number of years when RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 559 no work was done on the river. A survey of the river made during June 1935 showed that the controlling depth was 6 feet at ordinary low water. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $166,073.80, all chargeable to maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938 ($4,- 017.87), will be applied to maintenance snagging as may be found necessary during the last half of the fiscal year with United States snag boat Wateree and hired labor. It is not expected that maintenance funds will be required during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summaryl Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 __------------ $99, 750. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -- 166, 073. 80 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------265, 823. 80 Net total expenditures - --- -265, 823. 80 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ --- -- -- 4, 017. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------_ 269, 841. 67 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------- ---- - -------------------------- Cost of maintenance- - __-- - -------------- $1, 225. 05 $107. 08 ---- -- Total expended ...... .. .. . ..... .. ..---..---- ......--- 1, 191.95 140. 18 . Allotted _.___I------------------------ 13, 000.00 -11, 500.00 $3, 850 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 _- ------- $167. 87 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--------------- ----- ------ 10, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------- 10, 167. 87 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------- 6, 150. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------- 4, 017. 87 7. CONGAREE RIVER, S. C. Location.-This river is formed by the confluence of the Broad and Saluda Rivers at Columbia, S. C., and flows southeasterly 50 miles, there uniting with the Wateree River to form the Santee River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1913.) - Existing project.-This provides for a 4-foot navigable channel over the lower 49 miles of the river, to be secured by dredging and bank protection, and for the construction of a lock and dam to ex- tend deep water to Gervais Street Bridge, Columbia, S. C. The variation in water surface due to freshets is about 24 feet at the mouth of the river and is about 33 feet at Columbia, the plane of reference being ordinary low water. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1925, is $514,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $5,200, including $200 for operation and care of the lock and dam. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1----36 560 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Data concerning the lock and dam are as follows: Location, 2 miles below Gervais Street, Columbia, S. C., 47 miles above mouth of river. Feet Length between miter sills----------------------------------------170 Clear width ---------------------------------------------------- 55 Lift ------------------ 10 Depth of miter sills at low water------------------------------------ 6 Character of foundation, ledge granite. Kind of dam, movable. Chanoine wickets. Original structure completed 1904; alterations 1914. Cost to date: Original structure ----------- $225, 000 Alterations --------------------------------------------------- 56, 00 'Total-----------------------------------------------------281, 000 Completed, 1914. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 5,1886 Improvemett of the lower 49 miles---------......... H. Ex. Doc. No. 254, 48th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1885, p. 1140. Mar. 3,1899 Construction of a lock and dam------------............... Ex. Doc. No. 66, 53d Cong. 2d sess. and Annual Report, 1896, p. 1183. June 25,1910 Rebuilding the dam and raising the crest..... H. Doc. No. 608, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8,1917 Bank protection-.. _..-------. H. Doc. No. 702, 63d Cong., 2d sess. June 26, 1934 1 Operating and care of lock and dam provided for with funds from War Department ap- propriations for rivers and harbors. I Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Terminal facilities.-There are no public terminals on the river. The Gulf Oil Corporation has leased the Government reservation at the lock and dam site, near Columbia, and has constructed an oil terminal thereon for their use, but the movement of petroleum prod- ucts to this terminus has been temporarily discontinued. Operations ind results during fiscal year.-Surveys and studies of channel conditions were made at a cost of $1,198.10, chargeable to maintenance. The expenditures were $1,198.10. Operating and care of lock and dam across Congaree River near Columbia, S. C.-Ordinary repairs were made during the year by hired labor for the maintenance and preservation of property. The costs and expenditures during the year were $584.08. The total costs and expenditures during the year for maintenance and for operation and care of the lock and dam were $1,782.18. Condition at end of fiscal year.-That portion of the existing proj- ect which covers dredging and bank protection is about 71 percent completed, the work remaining to complete consisting of the revetting of about 20,000 feet of banks in the vicinity of Congaree and Gill Creeks, beginning about 5 miles below Columbia. As a result of snag- ging operations during 1936 and 1937 the most objectionable of the snags and sunken logs, accumulated over a period of years when no work was done, were removed and the river reopened to navigation. Surveys made during June and July 1937 showed that the controlling depth, except during the low stage resulting from the week-end closing of upstream power plants, is 4 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 561 The portion of the project covering the lock and dam has been completed as described in paragraph, Existing project. The lock and dam were placed out of commission in August 1920, and the buildings and grounds are being rented. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $364,823.87 for new work, $691.94 for operating and care, and $385,542.20 for mainte- nance, a total of $751,058.01. The expenditures have been $751,058.01. In addition, the sum of $109,833.10 was expended between August 7, 1906, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.- The balance unexpended .July 1, 1938 ($5,442.63), will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Maintenance and protection of property at the lock and dam near Columbia, S. C., July 1, 1938-June 30, 1939-------------- $500.00 Removal of obstructions in the form of snags and overhanging trees, logs, and sand bars, between the mouth and the lock and dam near Columbia, S. C., by the U. S. snagboat Wateree and hired labor, as may be necessary during the latter half of the fiscal year___------------------------------- ---------------- 4, 942. 63 Total for all work--------------------------------------- 5, 442. 63 The additional sum of $99,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as follows: New work.-Construction of training walls and spur dikes for bank protection and channel rectification, by contract, July 1-Dec. 31, 1939_----------------------------------------------------- $99,0,0. 00 Maintenance.-Maintenance and protection of property at the lock and dam, July 1, 1939-June 30, 1940------------------------------ 500. 00 Total for all work--------------------------------------- 99, 50.00 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $364, 823.87 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 496, 067. 24 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 860, 891. 11 Net total expenditures--------------------------------------860, 891.11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------- 5, 442.63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 1866, 333. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new w ork - . . --.- ----- -- --.-- . . . . . . . . ---.. . . . . . . . . Cost of maintenance_ _______ $274. 94 $15. 98 $19, 880. 16 $43, 695. 03 $1, 782. 18 Total expended .... ....---------248. 03 42. 89 14, 533. 51 49, 041. 68 1,782. 18 Allotted. ------------------- -12, 581. 55 300. 00 52. 000. 00 11, 500. 00 7, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $224. 81 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------- _ 61, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for .... _____ __ __ 61 224. 81 S SIncludes $109,833.10 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 562 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- $54, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 7, 224. 81 Gross amount expended__-------------- 1, 782. 18 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 5, 442. 63 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2 ------------- - 1490,00. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: - --- -- --- -- 90 0 00 For new work 2 - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- ---- ----- -- - -- -- -- -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- -- , . 00 For maintenance 2 500. 00 -- -- - - -- -- -- - -- -- -- - - - - Total 2 _-___ - -- ___ . 99, 500. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 8. CHARLESTON HARBOR, S. C. Location.-This: harbor is on the coast of South Carolina, about 15 miles southerly of the middle point of the coast line, 50 miles south- west of Winyah Bay, S. C., and 80 miles northeast of the mouth of the Savannah River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1239 and 470.) c Previous project8.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, June 18, 1878, August 11, 1888, March 3, 1899, June 25, 1910, August 8, 1917, and July 18, 1918. The total cost and expenditures were $6,988,444.61, of which $6,586,455.11 was for new work and $401,989.50 was for maintenance. Of the expenditure for new work, $1,032,254.09 was applied to work on the 40-foot project adopted by the 1918 act. For further details see page 1808 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 579, Annual Report for 1926. Existing project.-This provides for commercial purposes a chan- nel 30 feet deep, 1,000 feet wide, from the sea to the inner end of the jetties, thence 600 feet wide to the navy yard, and thence 400 feet wide to Goose Creek, with a turning basin 700 feet wide at the port terminals, together with a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 500 feet wide through Town Creek, at a total estimated cost of $314,000 for new work, with $95,000 annually for maintenance. The project also provides for a 40-foot channel 1,000 feet wide from the sea to the inner ends of the jetties, these jetties to be of stone on log mattress foundation, the north jetty having a length of 15,443 feet and the south jetty 19,104 feet, thence 600 feet wide to the south pier at the navy yard, and thence 1,000 feet wide to the comman- dant's wharf, at an estimated first cost of $3,603,000 and $250,000 annually for maintenance, both figures being additional to the esti- mates for the commercial project given above, and that it be con- sidered as a national defense rather than a commercial measure and be prosecuted only as found necessary in the interest of national defense. The above estimates were made in 1925, and are exclusive of expendi- tures on previous projects. The mean tidal range is 5.2 feet, though this is increased to 7 or 8 feet under the influence of northeast winds or storms of long duration. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 563 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 18,1878 2 jetties and auxiliary dredging .---- Annual Report, 1878, pp. 553-572. Aug. 8,1917 Increase in depth.to 30 feet with width of 500 feet H. Doc. No. 288, 62d Cong., 2d sess. between the jetties and 1,000 feet seaward there- of. July 18,1918 The 40-foot channel to the navy yard. (Act pro- H. Doc. No. 1946, 64th Cong., 2d sess. vided that the 40-foot channel should not be pt. I, pp. 21-29, 57, 58, and 64-68. undertaken "until the proposed new drydocks at this navy yard, carrying a depth of 40 feet of water over the blocks, has been authorized." This dock was authorized in the Naval Appro- priation Act approved July 1, 1918 (40 Stat. L. 725).) Jan. 21, 1927 Present project dimensions of the channels for H. Doc. No. 249, 69th Cong. 1st sess. commercial purposes, and for the present pro- (Contains latest published maps.) ject widths of the 40-foot channel which was authorized as a national defense measure. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Piers and slips extend for about 1 mile along the eastern water front of the city of Charleston, and an additional mile is covered by marginal wharves. The Port Utilities Commis- sion of the City of Charleston owns the terminals at Columbus Street, a large pier near Market Street, and two piers at Tradd Street. It also owns and operates the belt-line railway serving all wharves and warehouses and connecting with trunk lines entering the city. Its wharves are open to the public on a charge basis. Modern facilities exist also at the coal pier of the Southern Railway and at the wharves of the Standard Oil Co., the Charleston Dry Dock & Machine Co., the Clyde Steamship Co., and the Seaboard Air Line Railway Co. On Cooper River above the navy yard a compress and warehouse company has a marginal wharf 700 feet long; and the Texas Corpo- ration, the Sinclair Refining Co., and the Read Phosphate Co. main- tain piers at their property. About 10 miles above the city, the port terminals, with a marginal wharf 2,030 feet long, having extensive warehouses and rail con- nections built for Army purposes and now owned by the city of Charleston, have been leased to the West Virginia Pulp & Paper Co. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hopper dredge Comstock removed 48,623 cubic yards, place measurement, of material at a cost of $8,500, chargeable to new work, in completing the channel between the jetties to full project width of 1,000 feet at 30 feet depth; and removed 571,447 cubic yards, place measure- ment, of material at a cost of $100,456.79, chargeable to maintenance, in restoring project dimensions in the channel beyond the jetties. Under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, the U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell removed 12,267 cubic yards of material at a cost of $1,000 from the tributary channel in Shem Creek, 8,300 cubic yards of material at a cost of $1,000 from the tributary channel in Butler Creek, and 18,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $1,000 from the tributary channel in Beresford Creek, all chargeable to maintenance. The cost of surveys and supervision amounted to $2,381.27. 564 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Total costs for the year were $114,338.06, of which $8,500 was for new work and $105,838.06 was for maintenance. The expenditures during the year were $115,541.43. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The commercial project has been completed except for the extension of the channel from the ordnance depot wharf to the head of the project at Goose Creek, a distance of about one-fourth mile. The jetties protecting the entrance channel across the bar were completed in 1895. The north jetty is 15,443 feet long and the south jetty 19,104 feet long; the distance between their axes at the outer end is 2,900 feet, and their height, as originally built, was 12 feet above mean low water for the greater part of their length. A survey of the entrance channel made in March 1938 shows that project dimensions obtain in the channel between and beyond the jetties. Surveys made in March 1938 of Cooper River and Town Creek show that from the inner end of the jetties to the navy yard via the Cooper River there is a 30-foot channel 600 feet wide except at the north end of Drum Island where the controlling depth is 22.7 feet for project width and 30 feet for a width of 150 feet. From the navy yard to midway of the ordnance depot wharf project dimen- sions obtain. Above this point there is a controlling depth of 2a feet for a width of 240 feet within project channel lines and a depth of 30 feet for a width of 300 feet nearer midstream. In Town Creek there is a 30-foot channel for a width of 500 feet. The substructure of the masonry sea wall of the engineer wharf is in need of further repairs. As a result of dredging done by the Navy Department under the Naval Appropriation Act of August 29, 1916, a channel 30 feet deep at all stages, 600 feet wide in straight reaches and increased to 1,000 feet at bends extending from deep water in Cooper River to the United States navy yard, passing to the east of Drum Island, was completed. Dredging done in connection with the construction of the Army supply base at North Charleston provided a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water, with a varying width of 400 to 800 feet from the navy yard to above the supply base, a distance of 31/2 miles. Work remaining to be done to complete the commercial project consists of dredging to extend the channel from the ordnance depot wharf to Goose Creek. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $304,447.32 from regular funds and $57,813.37 from Public Works funds, a total of $362,260.69 for new work; and $551,831.56 from regular funds and $56,086.63 from Public Works funds, a total of $607,918.19 for main- tenance; a grand total of $970,178.88. The expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $856,615.37 from regular funds and $113,900 from Public Works funds, a total of $970,515.37. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable July 1, 1938 ($77,097.92), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938------------------------------------_ $1. 20 Maintenance: Dredging to restore project dimensions in Cooper River at the north end of Drum Island, with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Hc well and hired labor, Aug. 11 to Sept. 9, 1938----------- 15, 000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 565 Maintenance--Continued. Dredging to restore project dimensions as may be found neces- sary in the lower half-mile of Town Creek channel and in the 4 miles of Cooper River between the upper end of Drum Island and the navy yard, with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P Howell and hired labor, Apr. 7 to June 22, 1939_--------- $35, 000. 00 Maintenance surveys and studies of the jetties and of the chan- nels from the ocean to the head of the project, and supervision of the project, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939--------------- 27, 096. 72 Total for all work--------------------------------- 77,097. 92 The additional sum of $76,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Dredging to restore project dimensions in Cooper River, with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell and hired labor, May to June 1940__ $23, 000 Dredging the outer bar channel with U. S. hopper dredge Comstock and hired labor, Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 1939----------------------------- 35, 000 Surveys of channel and supervision of the project, July 1, 1939-June 30, 1940------------------------------------------------------ 8, 000 Total for all work--------------------------------------- 76, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $6, 948, 715. 80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 1, 009, 907. 69 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 7, 958, 623. 49 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_-------------------------- 332. 49 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------ 7, 958, 955. 98 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------- 5. 20 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------7, 958, 961. 18 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 1. 20 Net total expenditures-------------------------------- 7, 958, 959. 98 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 77, 092. 72 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 8, 036, 052. 70 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-.............. $38, 886. 41 $37, 227. 62 $8. 500. 00 Cost of maintenance...------------ 101, 640. 27 31, 577. 76 $21, 422. 16 $5, 708.86 105, 838.06 Total cost...............---------------. 140, 526. 68 68, 805. 38 21, 422. 16 5, 708. 86 114, 338 06 Total expended----------------................. 132, 250. 73 45, 705. 01 20, 580. 08 5, 638. 53 115, 541.43 Allotted....................---------------------233,330.34 -7, 742. 15 15, 000.00 -36, 990. 78 168, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937__------------------------------- $24, 634.15 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------- $111, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------- 61, 000. 00 172, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 196, 634. 15 1In addition, $600 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance south slip engineer wharf. 566 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------ ---------- $4, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for 92, 634. 15 1-------------------------- Gross amount expended --------------------------------------- 115, 541. 43 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 77, 092. 72 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 1. 20 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 77, 091. 52 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 5. 20 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 77, 096. 72 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2_--- -- 9, 850. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 76, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 9. ASHLEY RIVER, S. C. Location.-Rises near Ridgeville, S. C. and flows southeasterly 40 miles, uniting with the Cooper River to Yorm the harbor of Charles- ton, S. C. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1239 and 470.) Previous project.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. The total cost and expenditures amounted to $5,500. For further details see page 1809, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 300 feet wide from the mouth to the Standard Wharf, a distance of 7.25 miles, suitably widened at bends and at the head of the improvement; and for maintenance, to a depth of 12 feet and a width of 100 feet, of the approach channel to the Municipal Yacht Basin. The mean tidal variation is about 5.2 feet. The estimatel of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $391,150, ex- clusive of the amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $26,000. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Channel 20 feet deep and 240 feet wide up to Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. Standard wharf. 4, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Enlarging channel to present project dimen- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. sions and for maintenance of entrance chan- 449, 74th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest nel to Municipal Yacht Basin. published map.) Local cooperation.--Being complied with as required by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. Terminal facilities.-The_facilities extend 51/2 miles above the United States lighthouse wharf adjacent to Tradd Street and include the Ashepoo Fertilizer wharf, Planters Fertilizer wharf, the Century Wood Preserving wharf, and the Chicora and the Standard wharves of the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co. The fertilizer-company wharves are equipped with mechanical unloading devices. These terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. There are RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 567 located at the Municipal Yacht Basin three docks of creosoted timber construction for the accommodation of local and transit yachts. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, the U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell removed 31,315 cubic yards in the entrance channel to the Municipal Yacht Basin at a cost and expenditure of $1,700, includ- ing $700 contributed by the city of Charleston. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the 30- foot project. Surveys made during June 1938 showed that the chan- nel has a controlling depth of 20 feet for a width of 240 feet except in the upper quarter mile, where there is a controlling depth of 20 feet for a width of 160 feet. To complete the project will require dredging to enlarge the channel to a depth of 30 feet for a width of 300 feet from the mouth to the Standard wharf, a distance of 7.25 miles, suit- ably widened at bends and at the head of the improvement. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year have been $51,150 for new work and $45,964.25 for maintenance, a total of $97,114.25. In addition, $700 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended will be applied as follows: New work: Dredging by contract to provide project dimensions of 30 feet depth for a bottom width of 300 feet, widened at bends and at the upper end to provide a turning basin, from the mouth of the river to the Standard Fertilizer Co.'s wharf, Oct. 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939_._ $340, 000 Maintenance: Dredging under contract to restore project dimensions of 12 feet depth and 100 feet width in the entrance channel to the Municipal Yacht Basin, Sept. 1-5, 1938__-------------------------- 2, 500 Total for all work----------------------------------------- 342, 500 The additional sum of $26,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in maintenance dredging to re- store project dimensions from the mouth to the Standard wharf and in the entrance channel to the Municipal Yacht Basin, by contract, September 1-30, 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___ $56, 650. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ 145, 964. 25 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------- ------ 102, 614. 25 Net total expenditures-------------------------------------- 102, 614. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ 2,500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1988__---------------- 105, 114. 25 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...........------- Cost of maintenance.------- ... ..---------------------- ..------ $8, 973. 47 $990. 78 1 $1,000 Total expended............----------- --------------------------- 8, 973. 47 990. 78 11, 000 Allotted.....-----------------------_ ---------- $9, 000 -------------- 964. 25 3, 500 1In addition, $700 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance. 568 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------- $1, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------- 2, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for------- ------------------------------ $3, 500. 00 Gross amount expended--------- -------------------------------- 1, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 2,500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938_------------- ------------------------ 340, 000. 00 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 342, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 for maintenance 2 - - - ---- - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - _ - 26, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 10. SHIPYARD RIVER, S. C. Location.-This waterway is a salt-water, tidal tributary of Charleston Harbor, S. C. It has its source about one-half mile be- low the United States navy yard, whence it flows in a southerly direction for about 3 miles and empties into Cooper River about three-eighths of a mile above Drum Island. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 470.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 25, 1912, and March 3, 1925. Total cost and expenditures prior to adopting the existing project in 1930 were $4,150 for new work. For further details of previous projects see page 610, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide, widened to 670 feet at the entrance from deep water in Cooper River, to a point 100 feet above the Gulf Oil Corporation's terminal, with a turning basin 30 feet deep at the latter point, and for an extension of this channel 20 feet deep and 100 feet wide, widened at bends, to a point 50 feet above the Tux- bury Lumber Co.'s wharf. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1937, exclusive of amounts expended on previous project, is $100,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Channel depths of 12 and 20 feet............--------------... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. No. 13, 71st Cong. 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 28-foot channel from Cooper River to the Gulf Oil Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. Corporation's terminal, and the deepening of No. 43, 73d Cong. 2d sess. the channel above that point to 20 feet from the depth of 12 feet previously authorized without local cooperation. Aug. 26,19371 Enlargement of the channel to a depth of 30 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. and a width of 200 feet up to the Gulf Oil Cor- No. 38, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (contains poration's terminal with a turning basin 30 feet latest published map). deep at the latter point. Included in Emergency Relief Administration program May 28, 1935. Local cooperation.-Being complied with, as required by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 569 Terminal facilities.-Wharves are maintained by the Tuxbury Lumber Co. and the North State Lumber Co. 'n the 20-foot channel. The Gulf Oil Corporation and the Etiwan Fertilizer Co. maintain large marginal wharves on the lower one-third mile of the river on the 30-foot channel for the accommodation of large, deep-draft vessels. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell during October and November 1937, and from April 8 to May 28, 1938, removed 319,165 cubic yards of ma- terial in restoring a depth of 28 feet for a width of 120 feet in the channel from Cooper River to the Gulf Oil Corporation terminal, at a cost of $30,864.67; and the U. S. snag boat Wateree removed 174 obstructions in the form of snags and sunken logs from the channel between Cooper River and the head of the project at a cost of $361.74. The total costs for the year were $31,226.41, chargeable to mainte- nance. The expenditures were $34,692.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the 30-foot project. The existing project prior to the latest (1937) modi- fication was completed in 1936. Surveys made during May 1938 show that shoaling in the 20-foot channel above the Gulf Oil Corporation terminal limits the controlling depth in that portion to 12 feet. Sur- veys made in June 1938 in the channel below the Gulf Oil Corpora- tion terminal show that a controlling depth of 28 feet obtains for a width of 120 feet. To complete the project will require dredging to enlarge the channel to a depth of 30 feet at mean low water and a width of 200 feet, widened to 670 feet at the entrance, from deep water in Cooper River to a point 100 feet above the Gulf Oil Cor- poration terminal, with a turning basin 30 feet deep at the latter point. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $22,753.03 from regular funds and $31,563.71 from emergency relief funds, a total of $54,316.74 for new work, and $78,976.87 from regular funds for main- tenance-a total of $133,293.61. The expenditures have been $105,196.02 from regular funds and $31,563.71 from emergency relief funds, a total of $136,759.73. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable July 1, 1938 ($55,263.41), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938------------------------------------ $269. 05 New work: Dredging, under contract, to provide project dimensions of 30-foot depth for a width of 200 feet from Cooper River to the head of the Gulf Oil Corporation's terminal, including a turning basin at the latter point and a flared entrance in Cooper River, Sept. 1 to Dec. 15, 1938------------------------------------------------ 41, 000. 00 Maintenance: Dredging, under contract, to restore project dimensions of 20-foot depth and 100-foot width in the channel from the Gulf Oil Corporation's terminal to the Tuxbury Lumber Co.'s wharf, Jan. 16 to Feb. 12, 1939---------------------------- ----------- 13, 994. 36 Total for all work--------------------------------------55,263. 41 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in dredging to restore project dimensions in the 30-foot channel from Cooper River to the Gulf Oil Corporation's terminal with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell and hired labor, July 1 to August 23, 1939. 570 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $58, 466. 74 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 78, 976. 87 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 137, 443.61 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------_ ____ 3, 735. 17 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--1----------------------- 41, 178. 78 Minus accounts payable to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 269. 05 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 140, 909. 73 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 51, 528. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 192, 437.97 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work _.-----.. ...-------------- --.--... $31, 563. 71----------------------- - Cost of maintenance ..------ $141.72 $5, 532. 32 30, 744. 57 $11, 034. 66 $31, 226. 41 Total cost ............... 141. 72 5, 532. 32 62, 308. 28 11, 034. 66 31, 226. 41 Total expended- .. .. ..... . - - 5, 674. 04 31, 610. 09 41, 741. 85 34, 692. 53 Allotted ...----------------------- 5,000. 00 34, 724. 26 29, 525. 08 10, 038. 63 85,000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 -- - $1, 220. 77 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937------------- ------- $32, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 53, 500. 00 86, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------_ 87, 220. 77 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_-------- 1, 00). 00 Net amount to be accounted for_----------------- __ 86, 220. 77 Gross amount expended----------------------------------------34, 92. 53 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------- -- 51, 528. 24 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------- 269. 05 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 51, 259. 19 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938___------------------------ 3, 735. 17 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_--- -- 54. 994. 36 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1-------,------------------ 25, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 11. WATERWAY FROM CHARLESTON TO BEAUFORT, S. C. Location.-The waterway begins at the Ashley River entrance of Wappoo Cut; passes through Wappoo Cut, Stono, Wadmalaw, North Edisto, and Dawho Rivers, North Creek, Watts Cut, and South Edisto River, Fenwicks Island Cut, Ashepoo River, Ashepoo- Coosaw Cut, Coosaw River, Brickyard Creek, and Beaufort River to Beaufort, S. C. The distances from Charleston to Yonges Island, Martins Point, and Beaufort are 24.5 miles, 26 miles, and 661/2 miles, respectively. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 3256.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, and June 13, 1902. The cost and expenditures were $133,- RIVERS AND HARBORS--CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 571 239.22, of which $109,489.64 was for new work and $23,749.58 for maintenance. For further details see page 613, Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep at mean low water and not less than 90 feet wide from Charleston to Beaufort, S. C., with cut-offs in Wappoo Creek between Church Flats in Stono River and Wadmalaw Sound between Dawho and South Edisto Rivers and between Ashepoo and Coosaw Rivers. The mean tidal range is 5.2 feet at Charleston and 7 feet at Beaufort. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937 is $653,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $17,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1925 Widening and deepening the waterway from S. Doc. No. 178, 68th Cong., 2d sess. Charleston to Beaufort. Aug. 30, 19351 Cut-off between Ashepoo and Coosaw Rivers_ H. Doc. No. 129, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Enlarging the channel from Charleston to Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. Beaufort, including a cut-off between 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest Church Flats of Stone River and Wad- published map.) malaw Sound. 1 Included in Emergency Relief Administration program May 28, 1935. Local cooperation.-Being complied with as required by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. Terminal facilities.-There are wharves and landings at various points along this waterway and tributaries thereto, in addition to the many recently constructed landings for the handling of pulpwood. These are considered sufficient for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. C. P. Hotwell removed 63,680 cubic yards of material in North Creek and 42,187 cubic yards of material in the south end of the Ashepoo-Coosaw Cutoff in restoring the channel to a net depth of 7 feet for 75 feet width. .The granite revetment along Elliotts Cut was repaired with the U. S. derrick boat No. 6, 1,053.8 tons of additional stone being placed. The costs during the year were $3,139.31 for dredging in North Creek, $3,426.79 for dredging in Ashepoo-Coosaw Cutoff, $6,351.86 for repairs to the Elliotts Cut revetment, and $4,397.07 for surveys and supervision, a total of $17,315.03, all chargeable to maintenance. The expenditures were $17,598.71. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the 12-foot project. The existing project, prior to the latest (1937) modi- fication, was completed in 1936. A channel with controlling dimen- sions of 7 feet depth and 75 feet width obtains from Charleston to Beaufort except in the southerly portion of North Creek, where the controlling depth is 6.1 feet. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $95,590.41 from regular funds and $74,642.87 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $170,233.28 for new work, and $187,675.64 from regular funds for maintenance; a total of $357,908.92. The expenditures have been $283.- L72 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 312.08 from regular funds and $74,642.87 from Emergency Relief funds, a total of $357,954.95. Proposedoperations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receiv- able July 1, 1938, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable July 1, 1938 __- - - -$9. 51 New work: Dredging by continuing contract to provide project dimen- sions of 12 feet depth for a botttom width of 90 feet in the southerly portion of Stono River, where hard material is encountered; in a new cut-off to be made between Church Flats of Stono River and Wadmalaw Sound; and in Brickyard Creek near Beaufort, S. C., where objectionable bends will be eliminated; Mar. 1 to June 30 1939__ -------------------------------------- ---------------- 286, 300.00 Maintenance: Dredging to restore a net depth of 7 feet for a width of 75 feet as shoaling occurs at critical sections in North Creek and Ashepoo-Coosaw Cutoff, with U. S. pipe-line dredge Col. G. P. Howell, Sept. 10 to Oct. 4, 1938_ 9, 000. 00 Maintenance surveys and supervision of the project, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939---------------------------------- ---- 2, 137. 08 Total for all work-------------------------------------- 297, 446. 59 The additional sum of $194,700 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, in the completion by continuing contract of dredging to provide project dimensions of 12 feet depth for a bottom width of 90 feet, from Charleston to Beaufort, S. C. Cost and fiancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ - ---------- $279, 722. 92 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------- 211, 425.22 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 491, 148. 14 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 55. 54 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------- 491, 203. 68 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 9. 51 Net total expenditures.----------------------------____ 491, 194. 17 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------. _ _ 11, 091. 05 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 502, 285 22 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.. . -------- . . ..------------- -------------- $74, 642. 87 .............. Cost of maintenance------------- $912.32 $57,040.08 19,921.80 $33,790.13 $17, 315.03 Total cost-----------------................. 912.32 57, 040.08 94, 564. 67 33, 790. 13 17, 315. 03 Total expended-................. 654.66 57, 202.14 94, 659.96 33, 298. 23 17, 598. 71 Allotted---.........-----......----....-----...... 43,196.39 119, 921.43 15, 000.00 11,642. 87 24, 000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 573 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------- $4, 689. 76 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------- $16, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------- 9, 000. 00 25,000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 29, 689. 76 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------ 1, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------28, 689. 76 Gross amount expended------------------------------------17, 598. 71 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------11 01.05 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------ 9. 51 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------- 11, 081. 54 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ ------------------------------- 55. 54 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------____ 11, 137. 08 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 ----------------------------------- 286, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------ ------- 297, 137. 08 Amount (estimated) required to be ippropriated, for completion of existing project 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 194, 700. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work _--------------- 194, 700. 00 ± Exclusive of available funds. 12. EDISTO RIVER, S. C. Location.-Edisto River is formed by the junction of North Fork and South Fork of Edisto River which rise in the Piedmont region in the western portion of South Carolina, flows southeasterly 15 miles apart, the North Fork turning south at Orangeburg to unite with the South Fork near Branchville, S. C.; the main stream then flows south- easterly 69 miles and southerly 99 miles into St. Helene Sound, 50 miles southwest of Charleston, S. C. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of South Carolina, 1913.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags and shoals and for channel rectification by cutting off bends and closing lateral channels to provide a clear channel suitable for light draft steamers from the sea to the junction of the North and South Forks, and suit- able for rafts and flatboats on South Fork from the junction of the forks to Guignards Landing. The river is tidal up to Fishburne Landing, mile 37, with a mean range at the mouth of 6 feet. The estimated cost for new work was $33,385. There is no approved estimate for annual maintenance. The existing project was author- ized by the River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882. (H. Doc. No. 23, 46th Cong., 3d sess., and Annual Report for 1881, p. 1138.) Terminal facilities.-None except for small privately owned wharves used for fishing and pleasure craft. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A total of 125 obstruct- ing logs, trees, and stumps were removed by hired labor from the channel of Edisto River near Canadys Landing, 40 miles above the mouth, at a cost and expenditure of $500, chargeable to maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed 574 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 in 1896. Work was discontinued in 1896, except for clearing work costing $400 performed in 1905 under an emergency appropriation provided by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905, and clearing work costing $500 during the fiscal year 1938. The river is partially obstructed with sunken logs and fallen trees and is navigable only for shallow craft. The costs to the end of the fiscal year have been $33,102.65 for new work and $900 for maintenance, a total of $34,002.65. The expenditures have been $34,002.65. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------- $33, 102. 65 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------ 900. 00O Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 34, 002. 65 Net total expenditures----------------------------------------- 34, 002. 65 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 34, 002. 65 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----....----... ..-------------------------------.... C ost of m ain ten ance .. .. - .. ---........ _- --- . . - - - -- --- - - $500. 00 Total expended ----------------............... ---..- -- - 500. 00 Allotted---.....--------------- ----------------- -.... 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------------------- $500. 00 Gross amount expended----------------------------------------- 500. 00 13. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $54,804.66 from regu- lar funds. The expenditures were $54,669.97. The balance unex- pended July 1, 1938, $22, 203.30, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this head- ing. The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------1 $281, 018. 44 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------281, 018. 44 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938--------- 6, 598. 07 Net total cost to June 30, 1938----------------------- 287, 616. 51 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 6, 639. 96 Net total expenditures---------------------------------- 1280, 976. 55 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------- 22, 203. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 - ____ 303, 179. 85 1 In addition $738 expended from contributed funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT 575 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----..... .---- -------------- ----------------------------------- Cost of maintenance...........-----------.. $12, 293.31 $24, 859. 52 $22, 849. 73 $27, 567. 53 $54, 804.66 Total expended .---------------- 12, 552. 63 21, 823.83 24, 604. 51 28, 636. 67 54, 669. 97 Allotted ..................-----------------....----.. 22, 645. 37 28, 000. 00 35, 000. 00 -------------- 69, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 $7, 873. 27 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $44, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 -------------- 25, 000. 00 691, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for- 76, 873. 27 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $55, 712. 05 Less reimbursements collected------------------- 1, 042. 08 54, 669. 97 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- 22, 203. 30 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------ 6, 683. 42 Balance available June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 15, 519. 88 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2. - - -. - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - __ 30, 00. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 14. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30, 1938 Estimated Name of project port see amount re- Annual quired to Report New work Maintenance complete for- 1. Mingo Creek, S. C.' ------------------------- 1928 $29, 050 $1, 350 (2) 1Channel adequate for existing commerce. 2 Completed. 15. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR CHARLESTON, S. C., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 19,38------------------------------ $186, 670.33 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------------42, 707. 04 Gross total costs to June 30, 198 ------------------------- 229, 377. 37 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 12, 500. 88 Net total expenditures-----------------------------------216, 876. 49 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 12, 3231. 40 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 --------- 204, 553.09 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended...------------......................--------------$127, 303. 59 $47, 541.08 $9, 815. 71 $32, 216.11 Allotted-----------------------........................-----.........---...152, 305.45 41,000.00 -------------- 11,247. 64 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 37 576 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 -------------------------- $8, 645. 07 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936---------------------- $6, 388.74 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--- ----------- 4, 858. 90 11, 247. 64 Amount to be accounted for -------------------- 19, 892. 71 Gross amount expended ----------------------------- $461, 714. 72 Less: Reimbursements collected--------- $429, 099. 60 Receipts from sales ----------------- 399. 01 429, 498.61 32, 216. 11 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------ -- 12, 323.40 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 15, 627. 50 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------- --------- 27, 950. 90 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------ ----------- 42, 707. 04 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 --------------- 14, 756. 14 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Autnonrzation a mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion Abbapoola Creek, Johns Rivers and Harbors ...................................... Island, S. C. Committee resolu- tion, Apr 13, 1937. Beresford Creek, S. C., River and Harbor Act, ..----------------------- from Cooper River to Aug. 26, 1937. Bridge Farm Wharves. Cape Fear River, N. C., Rivers and Harbors to St. Johns River, Committee resolu- Fla., intracoastal wa- tion, Apr. 4, 1938. terway, (yacht basin at Fort Moultrie Mili- tary Reservation). Cape Fear River, N. C., Rivers and Harbors .. ..... .................... to St. Johns River, Committee resolu- Fla., Intracoastal Wa- tion, Apr. 12, 1938. terway (anchorage ba- sin at Myrtle Beach, S. C.). Charleston Harbor and Rivers and Harbors Cooper River, S. C. Committee resolu- tion, June 8, 1937. Pee Dee (Great) River, Rivers and Harbors ........ ..................... S. C. Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 1, 1937. Russell Creek, S. C - Senate committee res- ........... .................... olution, Mar. 20, 1937. Shem Creek, from Hog Rivers and Harbors Mar. 12, 1938 Unfavorable. ............-------------------..... Island Channel, S. C. Act, July 3, 1930. Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 4, 1938. Winyah Bay, S. C - Rivers and Harbors ......... .................... Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 27, 1937. 16. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS-FLOOD CONTROL There was no work during the year and there were no costs nor expenditures. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $52,000, will be applied during the year to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 577 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $52, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------------ 52, 000 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1-937 1938 Cost of new work-.....------ ----- -- - --- - -------------- --------------. -------------- Cost of maintenance---- ..-------- ----------------- --------- Total expended-....--- -- ----- - ---- ------------ -------------- -------------- Allotted------- - --------- -- ----------- -------------.---------- ------------------ $52, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 ___-__-- - -- - $52, 000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-_ 52, 000 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommen- Congress Cozlgaree, Wateree, San- Flood Control Act, May 16, 1938 .................-------------------- Unfavorable. tee, and Cooper Riv- June 22, 1936. ers, S. C. Edisto River and tribu- --... do ....------------ Mar. 12, 1938 ....----------------------- Do. taries, S. C. Pee Dee River (Great -- - do..----------- ----- do----........... ------------------------ Do. and Little), Lynches, and Waccamaw Riv- ers, S. C. Rocky River (Loves Sec. 7 of Flood Con- Ford and Crumps trol Act, June 22, Ford, N. C.) (supple- 1936. mental 308 report). Waccamaw River, N. C. Flood Control Act, and S. C. June 28, 1938. Wilkesboro Dam, Yad- Sec. 7 of Flood Con- . kin River, N. C. (sup- trol Act, June 22, plemental 308 report). 1936. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT This district includes all watersheds and harbors in the State of Georgia tributary to the Atlantic Ocean; Fernandina Harbor, Fla., and St. Marys River, Ga. and Fla., and their tributary streams; the waterway between Beaufort, S. C., and Cumberland Sound, Ga., and that part of South Carolina embracing the Beaufort, Broad, and Savannah River Basins, except the intracoastal waterway north of Beaufort, S. C. District engineer: Lt. Col. R. F. Fowler, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Earl I. Brown, Corps of Engineers, to May 9, 1938; Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, since that date. 578 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Savannah Harbor, Ga ..... 578 8. Fernandina Harbor, Fla 596 2. Savannah River below Au- 9. Examinations, surveys, and gusta, Ga_ 581 contingencies (general)___ 598 3. Waterway between Beaufort, 10. Other projects for which no S. C., and St. Johns River, estimates are submitted - - 599 Fla. (Beaufort, S. C., to 11. Plant allotment____ _ 599 Cumberland Sound section) 585 4. Altamaha, Oconee, and Oc- Flood control projects mulgee Rivers, Ga 588 5. Brunswick Harbor, Ga-.... 591 12. Augusta, Savannah River, 6. Satilla River, Ga_ - 594 Ga__ 600 7. St. Marys River, Ga. and 13. Preliminary examinations Fla ------- 595 and surveys, flood control- 603 1. SAVANNAH HARBOR, GA. Location.-The entrance is 75 statute miles south of Charleston Harbor, S. C., and 70 statute miles north of Brunswick Harbor, Ga. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 440.) Previous projects.-Adopted by specific acts of Congress May 18, 1826, March 3, 1855, August 7, 1856, and by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1873, June 23, 1874, September 19, 1890, June 3, 1896, and June 13, 1902. The cost and expenditures on these projects prior to 1912 were: For new work, $7,260,383.98; for maintenance, $298,894.26; total, $7,559,278.24. For further details see page 1810 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This consists of further improvement under a modified project by eliminating (a) the regulating dam across South Channel, (b) the relocation of the inland waterway in the vicinity, and (c) the further extension of training walls and revetments and jetties and providing for- (a) Channels of the following dimensions: 30 feet deep and gener- ally 500 feet wide from the 30-foot contour in the ocean to the old quarantine station, 10.2 miles; thence 30 feet deep and generally 400 feet wide to the Seaboard Air Line Railway bridge, 16 miles; thence 26 feet deep and 300 feet wide to the foot of Kings Island, 1.3 miles; thence 26 feet deep and 200 feet wide to the vicinity of 'the terminal of the Atlantic Creosoting Co., 2.1 miles; a total length of 29.6 miles. (b) Enlargement of contracted portions of the channel and such enlargements of the channel as may be necessary to smooth out abrupt changes and for otherwise improving the hydraulic conditions with a view to reducing shoaling. (c) A turning basin near the upper end of the harbor to be formed by widening the 26-foot channel to 600 feet for a length of 600 feet and providing proper approaches. (d) The maintenance of the channels, anchorage basins, enlarge- ments at Drakies Cut, Kings Island, West Broad and Barnard Streets, mooring dolphins near Fort Oglethorpe, and the existing training walls and jetties. The plane of reference is mean low water, which varies for different parts of the harbor. The mean range of tide is 7.2 feet at the upper end of the harbor and 7.0 feet at the lower end. Extreme ranges are about 10.2 feet and 10.5 feet, respectively. The mean tidal range has been increased by the improvement about 2.5 feet at the upper end. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 579 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $5,600,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 23, 1874 Regulating works_-- ---_ --- _ Annual Report 1873, p. 747. Mar. 2, 1907 Tentative provision for a 26-foot channel from the H. Doc. No. 181, 59th Cong., 1st quarantine station to the Seaboard Air Line Ry. sess. bridge. June 25, 1910 Definite provision for the 26-foot channel_ Aug. 8, 1917 A 30-foot depth from the sea to the quarantine station_ _ H. Doc. No. 1471, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21, 1927 A 21-foot channel above Kings Island- _ _-__ H. Doc. No. 261, 69th Cong., Ist sess. Do. Channel 30 feet deep, with general width 500 feet, from H. Doc. No. 262, 69th Cong., Ist the ocean to the quarantine station, thence 26 feet sess. deep, general width 400 feet, to the Seaboard Air Line Ry. bridge; thence 21 feet deep and 300 feet wide to Kings Island. Widening at West Broad and Barnard Streets; anchor- age basin; mooring dolphins; regulating dam across South Channel; relocation of the inland waterway; dredging Drakies Cut to 13 feet; widening to 525 feet at Kings Island; extension of training walls, revet- ments and jetties. Consolidation of projects re- lating to Savannah Harbor. July 3, 1930 Channel 26 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the Sea- S. Doc. No. 39, 71st Cong., 1st sess. board Air Line Ry. bridge to the foot of Kings Island. Aug. 30, 1935 Authorizes the present project and the elimination H. Doc. No. 276, 73d Cong., 2d from the project of (a) the regulating dam across sess. (Contains the latest pub- South Channel; (b) the relocation of the inland lished maps.) waterway; and (c) the further extension of training walls, revetments, and jetties. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935, imposes the condition that local interests shall furnish, without cost to the United States, suitable disposal areas for the dredged material if and when needed, both for new work and for maintenance. By resolution adopted March 13, 1929, the city of Savannah made available certain lands necessary for improvement and the future maintenance of the harbor at Kings Island, and binds itself to furnish, when required, such dumping ground as may be needed in the future improvement and maintenance of Savannah Harbor. The City of Savannah has secured for the United States practically all of the dumping privileges required for improvement under the existing project. Terminal facilities.-This improvemnent serves numerous wharves and piers owned by individuals and corporations, a municipal wharf, and the terminals of three trunk-line railways and two ocean steam- ship companies. For further details see Port Series No. 10, Corps of Engineers (revised 1935). Operationsand results during fiscal year-new work.-Government plant and hired labor dredged to project dimensions that section of the 30-foot channel between Fields Cut and the westerly entrance of South Channel and enlarged a portion of the channel between the jetties. These operations resulted in the removal of 1,567,988 cubic yards of material at a cost of $145,904.49, which completed the proj- ect. In connection with work done under contract in fiscal year 1937, there was refunded $1,118 for liquidated damages. Maintenance.-Therewere removed by Government plant and hired labor 6,029,151 cubic yards of material between the upper end of the 580 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 harbor and the sea, at a cost of $396,708.88. Engineering studies and surveys were made, at a cost of $23,419.48. The total cost of all work was $567,150.85, of which $147,022.49 was for new work and $420,128.36 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $673,873.37. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937 at a saving of $422,322 under the estimated cost. The 30-foot channel from the sea to Old Quarantine Station was com- pleted in 1930, and the remaining part of the channel in 1937. That part of the 26-foot channel from the Seaboard Air Line Railway bridge to the foot of Kings Island was completed in 1931, and the remaining part from the foot of Kings Island to the Atlantic Creo- soting Co.'s wharf, including the turning basin near the upper end of the harbor in 1937. The anchorage basin and mooring dolphins near Fort Oglethorpe were completed in 1926. The enlargements at Drakies Cut, Kings Island, and at West Broad and Barnard Streets were completed in 1931, 1929, and 1924, respectively. Whitehall Channel training wall was completed in 1929 and was replaced by three spur dikes in 1937. Long Island training wall fill was com- pleted in 1931, and other training walls and jetties prior to 1929. In June 1938 the 30-foot channel had a controlling depth of 28.4 feet at mean low water, over a width of 400 feet; and in May 1938 the 26-foot channel had a controlling depth of 22.5 feet at mean low water, over a width of 100 feet. The costs under the existing project were $5,177,678.13 for new work and $10,789,339.63 for maintenance, a total of $15,967,017.76. The total expenditures were $15,946,367.02. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($521,388.01), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1. 1938----------------------------------$20, 650. 74 Maintenance: Dredging with United States pipe-line dredge in 26- and 30-foot channels above South Channel, 12 months, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939__ $275,737.27 Dredging with United States hopper dredge in 30- foot channel between South Channel and the outer end of the bar, 71/2 months, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939------------------------ 225, 000. 00 500,737.27 Total for all work----__------------------------------- 521,388.01 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Dredging with United States pipe-line dredge in 26- and 30-foot channels above South Channel, 8 months, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940----- ----------------------------------- $285, 000 Dredging with United States hopper dredge in 30-foot channel be- tween South Channel and the outer end of the bar, 7 months, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940----------------------- 215, 000 Total for all work ------------------------------- 500, 000 This work will be necessary in order to maintain the channels in condition suitable for the needs of navigation. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 581 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ $12, 438, 062. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 11, 068, 233. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------.... 23, 526, 296. 00 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 20,650. 74 Net total expenditures 23, 505, 645. 26 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ..-------------------------- 521, 388. 01 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_ -- 24, 027, 033.27 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----........................--------------.......--------------..------------.............. $849, 542. 04 $147,022. 49 Cost of maintenance.........----------.. $301, 843. 63 $363, 255. 62 $321, 194. 60 406, 928. 57 420, 128.36 Total cost..---------------............. 301, 843. 63 363, 255. 62 321, 194. 60 1, 256, 470. 61 567, 150. 85 Total expended----------------.................. 354, 228.98 -1,072,643.68 341, 841. 01 1, 150, 212. 95 673, 873.37 Allotted......--------------------- 542, 729. 61 -1,009,483.53 1, 246, 000. 00 100, 000.00 1,006, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 _----------- $189, 261.38 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved May 15, 1936------------- $22, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937---------- 739, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------------ 490, 000. 00 1, 251, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 1, 440, 261.38 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----- ----- 245, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 1, 195, 261. 38 Gross amount expended 73, 873. 37 6-------------------------------- Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 521, 388. 01 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 20, 650. 74 Balance available June 30, 1938------ ----------- 500, 737. 27 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- 500, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 2. SAVANNAH RIVER BELOW AUGUSTA, GA. Location.-This river (see U. S. Geological Survey maps of South Carolina and Georgia) is formed by the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers on the northwestern part of the South Carolina- Georgia boundary line. It flows southeast for 314 miles, forming the boundary line, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean 16.6 miles below Savannah, Ga. Previous project.--Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881. The cost and expenditures on the previous project prior to 1890 were $93,480.09. A subdivision between new work and mainte- nance is not possible. (For further details see p. 1813 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide (at ordinary summer flow, which corresponds to a dis- charge of 4,000 second-feet at Augusta, Ga.), from the upper end of Savannah Harbor to the head of navigation at Augusta, 3.0 miles 582 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 above Fifth Street Bridge, a distance of approximately 199 miles. The improvement is to be obtained by the construction of one lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff, the use of contraction works, the closure of cut-offs, bank protection, removal of snags, overhanging trees, and wrecks, and the dredging of troublesome bars. The mean tidal variation at the mouth of the river is 6.9 feet. The freshet varia- tion above the low-water plane of reference at the head of the improve- ment is approximately 18 feet ordinarily, with an extreme of 39 feet. The pertinent data for the lock and dam are given in the following table: Lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff Nearest railroad station, Augusta, Ga., 13 miles. Distance above Bull Street, Savannah, Ga., 188 miles. Lock dimensions, 56 by 360 feet. Lift of lock, 15 feet. Depth on lower miter sill at low water, 10 feet. Depth on upper miter sill at normal pool level, 14 feet. Character of foundations-piles in sand, clay, and gravel. Kind of dam, fixed.' Type of construction, concrete. Completed, 1937. Total cost, $1,473,812.10. 1 Five steel vertical-lift crest-control gates, set between concrete piers and resting on concrete sill. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $3,340,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance and opera- tion is $75,000 for the first 3 years and $50,000 annually thereafter, of which $15,000 is for operating and care of lock and dam. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19,1890 For a 5-foot channel_ __------------------------ H. Doe. No. 255, 51st Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1890, p. 1328. June 25, 1910 Special improvement by bank protection work of H. Doc. No. 962, 60th Cong., 1st sess. 20 or 25 miles of the river immediately below Augusta. July 3,1930 The present 6-foot channel project and the lock H. Doc. No. 101, 70th Cong., 1st sess. and dam. Aug. 30, 19351 Provision made for locating the lock and dam at Senate committee 2 print, 73d Cong., New Savannah Bluff. 2d sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Conditions of local cooperation modified ......--------.. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 39, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 27, 1933. ' Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (as amended by River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937), pro- vides that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, lands required for the lock and dam and appurtenances, and all flowage and other easements required for the construction and operation of same and shall provide adequate terminals for the economical handling of at least 125,000 tons of commerce annually between Augusta and Savannah exclusive of sand and rafted logs. Land required for the construction of the lock and dam and appur- tenances has been donated to and accepted by the United States. Local interests have obtained all of the necessary flowage easements and the titles to these easements are now in the process of being transferred to the United States. There are now available at RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 583 Augusta, terminals adequate for the economical handling of the commerce specified. It is expected that the terms will be fully complied with during the fiscal year 1939. Terminal facilities.-The only water terminals served by this im- provement are at Augusta and at or near Savannah. At Augusta the water terminal is owned by the city of Augusta. The Pure Oil Co. has a terminal with a storage capacity of 27,500 barrels for berthing and discharging oil barges. At Savannah there is one municipal wharf, suitable for berths for river steamers, open to the public on equal terms. In addition, there are extensive facilities at Savannah, privately owned, for ocean-going and smaller vessels. Along the river there are numerous natural landings without wharves or railway connections. The terminal facilities on this improvement are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year-New v ,ork.-Work on open channel improvement, under contract, resulted in the construc- tion of 1,600 linear feet of pile dikes and 2,900 linear feet of bank revetment between mile 181.7 and mile 103.5, at a cost of $130,809.74. Additional costs were $1,254 for land easement, and $2,645.75 for adjustment of contractor's claim in connection with the construction of the lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff, Ga. Maintenance.-Repairs were made to open channel works between mile 185 and mile 187 by Government plant and hired labor, at a cost of $634.09. U. S. snag boat Macon operated between Savannah and Augusta, Ga., removing 2,438 snags and other obstructions, at a cost of $27,854.68. U. S. pipe line dredge Creighton, removed 107,- 337 cubic yards of material between mile 142 and mile 188, at a cost of $22,666.42. Surveys were made at a cost of $7,302.50. Maintenance (operating and care.)-The lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff was operated and minor improvements and recon- struction made at a cost of $17,423.82. The total costs, all from regular funds, were $210,591, of which $134,709.49 was for new work and $75,881.51 for maintenance, includ- ing $17,423.82 for operating and care. The total expenditure was $254,225.77. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 75 percent complete. Construction of the dam at New Savannah Bluff was completed in 1937 (see table under paragraph "Existing project"). The controlling depth at ordinary summer water was 5 feet or greater for about 83 percent of the fiscal year. This depth corresponds to a gage height of 5.5 feet on Butler Creek gage, and a discharge of 4,000 second-feet at Augusta. Work remaining to be done consists of about 50 percent of the open-channel work. The costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Regular Public Refudlar Works Total funds New work ----------------------------------------- ..... ....... . $870, 109. 68 $1, 634, 562.24 $2, 504, 671.92 Maintenance_------. ------ _ 1, 056, 904. 44 1, 056, 904. 44 Operating and care_ -------- _-- ---- - 25, 125. 50 __ ____ 25, 125. 50 Total-----_ -- ----- ----- 1,952, 139. 62 1, 634, 562. 24 3, 586, 701. 86 Expenditures-.. ----------------...-- _-_,----- 1,927, 380. 06 1, 634, 562. 24 3, 561, 942. 30 584 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938 ($352,- 070.01), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable July 1, 1938----__-- ------------------------ $24, 759. 56 New work: Completion of open channel works, by contract, between miles 103.5 and 128.0, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939_ __-------------------- $157, 810. 45 Constructing open channel works, by contract, and dredging with Government plant, between miles 43.0 and 132.0, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939----------------------------- -- 110, 000. 00 Total for new work -------------------------------- 267, 810. 45 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. pipe-line dredge Creighton, 2 months, between July 1, 1938, and Aug. 31, 1938__ $22, 000. 00 Snagging with U. S. snag boat Macon, 5 months, between July 1, 1938, and Nov. 30, 1938, and be- tween Apr. 1, 1939, and June 30,' 1939-----------17, 500. 00 Maintenance .(operation and care, lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff): Operation --------------------------------- 14, 000. 00 Ordinary repairs------------------------------3,000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction ----------------- 2, 000. 00 Emergencies --------------------------------- 1, 000. 00 Total for maintenance-----------------------------59, 500. 00 Total for all work-- ------------------- ------------- 352, 070. 01 The additional sum of $75,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. pipe-line dredge Greighton, 2 months, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940-------------_ $22, 000 Snagging with U. S. snag boat Macon, 7 months, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940-------------- ------- 24, 000 Repairs to open channel works (pile dike and bank revet- ment) between miles 46.7 and 189, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940- 9, 000 _--------------- ---------- Maintenance (operation and care, lock and dam at New Savan- nah Bluff) : Operation _ ----------------------------------------- 14, 000 Ordinary repairs----------------------------------- 3, 000 Improvement and reconstruction-----------------------2, 000 Emergencies -------------------------------------- 1, 1,000 Total-------------------------------------------$75, 000 This work is necessary to maintain the river in a condition suit- able for the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------------------$2, 598, 152. 01 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------- 1, 082, 029. 94 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- --------- 3, 680, 181. 95 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------- --- 24, 759. 56 Net total expenditures----------------------------- 3, 655, 422. 39 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------- 352, 070. 01 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ..----- 4, 007, 492. 40 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 585 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...... ..--------------$78, 799. 93 $324, 110. 05 $959, 779. 68 $367, 696. 88 $134, 709. 49 Cost of maintenance....------------- 44, 304. 81 61, 376. 14 64, 891. 50 53, 104. 87 75, 881. 51 Total cost --------------- 123, 104. 74 385, 486. 19 1, 024, 671.18 420, 801. 75 210, 591. 00 Total expended---------------- 114, 190. 16 297, 640. 83 1, 037, 651. 79 430, 599. 79 254, 225. 77 Allotted -------------------- 1, 849, 108. 00 -86, 000. 00 84, 562. 24 75, 000. 00 524, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------- $81, 795. 78 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 19,36-----------------------$20, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------- 335, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- 59, 500. 00 Amount allotted from First Deficiency Act approved March 5, 1938___ ------------------------------ 110, 00. 00 524, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------606, 295. 78 Gross amount expended--------------------------------- -- 254, 225. 77 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 352, 070. 01 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 $16, 921. 54 --------- Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------------262, 461. 28 279, 382. 82 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 72, 687. 19 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 75, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. WATERWAY BETWEEN BEAUFORT, S. C., AND ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA. (BEAUFORT, S, C., TO CUMBERLAND SOUND SECTION) Location.--This section of the waterway connects Beaufort, S. C., with Fernandina, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 838-842.) For Cumberland Sound to St. Johns River section see page 605. Previous projects--Between Savannah, Ga., and Fernandina,Fla.- Previous improvements in this section were authorized by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, August 11, 1888, July 13, 1892, and March 3, 1905. Prior to 1913 the cost and expenditures were $194,496.96 for new work and $134,797.63 for maintenance, a total of $329,294.59. For scope of previous projects of the inland waterway between Beaufort, S. C., and St. Johns River, Fla., see pages 1814, 1821-1823 of the Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 12 feet deep, at mean low water, and not less than 90 feet wide, between Beaufort, S. C., and Savannah, Ga., via Beaufort River and Port Royal Sound; for a waterway 12 feet deep, at mean low water, with widths of 90 feet in land cuts and narrow streams and 150 feet in open waters, between Savannah, Ga., and Fernandina, Fla., to follow in general the aline- ment of the existing waterway, except for such cut-offs or other changes in the route as may be found desirable and justified by the resultant benefits to navigation; and for a suitable anchorage basin at 586 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Thunderbolt, Ga. The total distance from Beaufort, S. C., to Fernan- dina, Fla., is 184.2 miles. The project also provides for the following: (1) Removing logs and snags from Generals Cut, Ga.; (2) an alternate and more protected route 7 feet deep at mean low water, from Doboy Sound to Brunswick Harbor, via Darien River, Three Mile Cut, Alta- maha River, One Mile Cut, Buttermilk Sound, Mackay River, Back River, Clubb Creek, and Plantation Creek; (3) a protected channel 7 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide around St. Andrew Sound extending from the main route of the waterway in Jekyll Creek through Jekyll Sound, Little Satilla River, Umbrella Cut, Umbrella Creek, and its south branch, through Dover Cut to Dover Creek, thence up Dover Creek and through a narrow neck of land to Satilla River, thence through a land cut south of Todd Creek and through Floyd Creek to the main route of the waterway in Cumberland River; (4) a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 50 feet wide to connect Baileys Cut to Satilla River and Dover Creek, Ga.; (5) a loop 8 feet deep at mean low water to reach the wharves at the southern end of Cumberland Sound. In general, the work is to be accomplished by dredging, supplemented by training walls, as necessary. The mean tidal range between Beaufort, S. C., and Fernandina, Fla., is from 6 to 8 feet, with fluctuations from 11 to 212 feet, due to winds and lunar phases. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $961,600, exclu- sive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $112,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents BEAUFORT, S. C., TO SAVANNAH, GA., SECTION June 3, 1896 Route No. 2 adopted - - H. Doc. No. 295, 53d Cong., 3d sess.1 Mar. 3, 1899 Route No. 1 adopted ..... .............. H. Doc. No. 295, 53d Cong., 3d sess. July 25,1912 Provided for Archer Creek-_ H. Doc. No. 513, 62d Cong., 2d sess. (This route now abandoned) SAVANNAH, GA., TO FERNANDINA, FLA., SECTION July 13,1892 Original 7-foot channel_ -............. __.. .. . H. Doc. No. 41, 52d Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 3,1905 Provided for Skidaway Narrows__ t H. Doc. No. 450, 58th Cong., 2d sess.' July 25,1912 Incorporated alternate rou es previously im- H. Doc. No. 1236, 60th Cong., 2d sess.t proved as separate projects and the auxiliary channels. CUMBERLAND SOUND, GA. AND FLA., TO ST. JDHNS RJVER, FLA., SECTION Mar. 4,1913 For a channel 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide... - H. Doc. No. 898, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 8, 1917 Consolidation of the three sections, shown above, into "Waterway between Beaufort, S. C., and St. Johns River, Fla." 1 Mar. 2, 191.9 Removing logs and snags from Generals Cut _ H. Doc. No. 581, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1919 Improving Back River to provide a channel 7 H. Doc. No. 1391, 62d Cong., 3d sess. feet deep and 150 feet wide. Mar. 3,1925 Channel 75 feet wide between Beaufort, S. C., S. Doc. No. 178, 68th Cong., 2d sess. and Savannah, Ga. July 3,1930 Channel from Baileys Cut to Dover Creek ...... S. Doc. No. 43, 71st Cong., 2 sess. Aug. 26, 1937 A 7-foot protected channel around St. Andrews Senate committee print, 74th Cong., Sound. 1st sess., Aug. 26, 1937 A 12-foot channel between Beaufort, S. C., and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. Savannah, Ga., via Beaufort River and Port No. 6, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Royal Sound. June 20, 1938 A 12-foot channel between Savannah, Ga., and H. Doe. No. 618, 75th Cong., 3d sess. Fernandina, Fla.; various cut-offs; and anchor- age basin at Thunderbolt, Ga. 1Contain latest published maps. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 587 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Acts of August 26, 1937, and June 20, 1938, impose the conditions that local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United States: (1) All lands or easements needed for the 7-foot protected channel around St. Andrews Sound and (2) all necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance of the 12-foot channel between Beaufort, S. C., and Fernandina, Fla. These conditions have not been met, but it is expected that they will be fulfilled before funds are allotted for this work. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Exclusive of terminal facilities at the ports of entry, this improvement serves numerous wharves, some of which are open to the public on equal terms. These facilities are con- sidered ample for existing water-borne commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-U. S. dredge Creightont operated on maintenance dredging between Beaufort, S. C., and Cumberland Sound, Ga. and Fla., removing 1,156,393 cubic yards of material at a cost of $106,910.16. The total expenditures were $117,481.12. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is 24 percent com- pleted. The work remaining to be done consists of dredging to provide a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water for project widths between Beaufort, S. C., and Fernandina, Fla.; and of dredging a, protected channel around St. Andrews Sound to be 7 feet deep at mean low water and 75 feet wide. All other improvements were completed in 1932. The training walls and closure dams were com- pleted in 1912 and are in satisfactory condition. The main route had controlling depths at mean low water as follows: 8.6 feet between Beaufort, S. C., and Savannah, Ga., as determined in June 1938; and 6.4 feet between Savannah, Ga., and Fernandina, Fla., as determined in May 1938. The alternate route between Buttermilk Sound and. Brunswick, Ga., had a controlling depth of 5.4 feet, as determined in May 1938. The costs have been $228,555.12 for new work and $1,366,513.43 for maintenance, a total of $1,595,068.55. The total expenditures have been $1,595,068.55. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, will be applied as follows: New work: Dredging, by contract, between Beaufort, S. C., and Savannah, Ga., between Nov. 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939 -_______________________________________ $80, 000 Dredging, by contract, protected route around St. An- drews Sound, between Nov. 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939__ 103, 000 -- $183, 000 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. pipe-line dredge rceighton, between Beaufort, S. C., and Cumberland Sound, 8 months, between Sept. 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939 ---- __ ___________ ------- ________ 88, 000 Total for all work---------------------------------__________ 271,000 The additional sum of $637,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Dredging, by contract, between Savannah, Ga., and Fer- nandina, Fla., between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940___ $550, 000 588 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. pipe-line dredge Creighton, between Beaufort, S. C., and Fernandina, Fla., 8 months, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940____ ------------------------------------------- $87, 000 T o tal ___-______---__-____-___-______-_ 637,000 This work will be necessary to compleje the project and to maintain the channel in a condition suitable for the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------------------------$423, 052. 08 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------1, 501, 311. 06 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 1, 924, 363. 14 Net total expenditures_ _ , 924, 363. 14 1----------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 88, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 2, 012, 363. 14 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1.936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -....------- Cost of maintenance.... _ _ _. $63, 530. 77 $64, 003. 44 $81, 404. 96 $120, 540. 00 $106, 910. 16 Total expended---------------- 56, 135. 70 64. 003. 44 71, 775. 79 119, 598. 21 117, 481. 12 Allotted_ _---------------------107, 722. 64 76, 000. 00 78, 000. 00 55, 000. 00 193, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 -___ $12, 481. 12 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936------------------------------- $9, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------__ 96, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------88, 000 193, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------ 20-5 481. 12 Gross amount expended--------------------------------------- 117, 481. 12 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 88, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 ---------------------------------------- 183, C00. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939_ 271, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1----------------------------------------- 550, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work ------------------------------------------- 550, 000. 00 For maintenance ------------------------------------------ 87, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------------- 637, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 4. ALTAMAHA, OCONEE, AND OCMULGEE RIVERS, GA. Location.-These rivers are located entirely within the State of Georgia. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) For full description of these rivers see page 636, Annual Report for 1932. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 589 Previous projects.-Prior to the present one, projects had been adopted and expenditures made under them for the Altamaha River by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, and September 19, 1890; for the Oconee River by River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, September 19, 1890, and March 3, 1905, for the Ocmulgee River, August 14, 1876, and September 19, 1890. Cost and expenditures were $760,610.26 for new work and $111,- 950.32 for maintenance, a total of $872,560.58. For further details see page 1815 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This contemplates an appropriation of $40,000 annually for the Altamaha, Oconee, and Ocmulgee Rivers, to be applied, following in general the methods which had been carried on under the previous projects, to maintenance of 3 feet depth during ordinary summer low water and to the gradual increase of channel depth, so far as practicable, without sacrificing the maintenance work. These methods are the removal of rock shoals, snags, overhanging trees, and other obstructions; the closing of incipient cut-offs; the revetting of caving banks; and the use of spur dikes and training walls. The width of channel was not specified, but it should vary from 60 to 100 feet, according to locality. This project includes the entire Altamaha River, with a length of 137 miles, the lower 145 miles of the Oconee River, and'the lower 205 miles of the Ocmulgee River. The Altamaha River has a mean tidal range of 6.4 feet at its mouth, which gradually decreases to mile 33 above, where there is no percep- tible tidal effect. At Doctortown, mile 59, ordinary floods attain a height of about 10 feet above low water, and extreme floods a height of about 16 feet above low water. On the Oconee River at Dublin the ordinary fluctuations attain a height of 22 feet and the extreme fluctuations a height of 32 feet above low water. On the Ocmulgee River at Macon the ordinary fluctua- tions attain a height of 15 feet and the extreme fluctuations a height of 25 feet above low water. There is no approved estimated cost for improvement or for maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H: Doc. No. 443, 62d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published maps of these rivers are in the following documents: Alta- maha River, House Executive Document No. 283, Fifty-first Congress, second session; Oconee River, House Executive Document No. 211, Fifty-first Congress, first session; and Ocmulgee River, House Execu- tive Document No. 215, Fifty-first Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-Transferof freight between the railways and the river is practicable at Doctortown, Dublin, Hawkinsville, and Abbeville. The facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. snag boats No. 1 and No. 2 operated periodically on the Altamaha River from its mouth to mile 124, and on the Ocmulgee River from mile 0 to mile 203, removing 4,322 obstructions with hired labor, at a cost of $25,076.97, which resulted in clearing these rivers of the worst obstruc- tions. The total cost was $25,076.97, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $24,915.83. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is of such a nature that the percentage of completion cannot be stated. Channel depths have been increased by the excavation of rock shoals and sand 590 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 bars, by the construction of contraction and bank-protection works, and by the closing of cut-offs. Navigation has been rendered safer by removal of obstructions. Many of the closing dams and contrac- tion and bank-protection works need repairs. The controlling depths at ordinary summer low water were about 2.0 feet for the Altamaha River, 2.0 feet from the mouth of the Oconee River to Dublin, Ga., mile 78, and 1 foot from Dublin to Milledgeville, Ga., mile 145, and 2.2 feet from the mouth of the Ocmulgee River, to Abbeville, Ga., mile 96, and 1 foot from Abbeville to Macon, Ga., mile 205. These depths are practicable throughout the year, except during October and November, the usual low-water months. The costs have been $60,847.16 for new work and $703,699.59 for maintenance, a total of $764,546.75. The total expenditures were $763,053.72. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938 ($19,509.69), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable July 1, 1938 493. 03 $-------------------- Maintenance: Snagging with U. S. snag boat No. 1 on upper reaches of the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, 7 months, between July 1, 1938, and Nov. 30, 1938, and between Apr. 1, 1939, and June 30, 1939------------------- $10, 500. 00 Snagging with U. S. snag boat No. 2 on Altamaha River and lower reaches of the Oconee and c)cmul- gee Rivers, 2 months, between July 1, 1938, and Nov. 30, 1938------------------------------------. 7, 516. 66 18, 016. 66 Total for all work_------------------------------------- 9, 509. 69 The additional sum of $28,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Snagging with U. S. snag boat No. 1 on upper reaches of the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, 7 months___------------------------------ $10, 500 Snagging with U. S. snag boat No. 2 on the Altamaha and lower reaches of the Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, 5 months----------- 17, 500 Total 000 28,------------------------ Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ $821, 457. 42 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ ----- 815, 649. 91 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 637, 107. 33 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 1, 493. 03 Net total expenditures---------------------------------1, 635, 614. 30 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 19, 509. 69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------1, 655, 123. 99 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .....---------------- Cost of maintenance.------------ $32, 396. 40 $19, 053. 16 12, 953. 33 -$17, 341. 66 $25, 076. 97 Total expended ....... -48, 571.61 ...------------- 22,089. 99 10, 463. 09 20, 284. 44 24,915.83 Allotted..-..- -.- ----.--. - -18, 941. 57 17, 000. 00 -500. 00 ..-.-- . 42, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 591 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937___ $2, 425.52 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936------------------------ $4, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------- 19, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------- 18, 000. 00 42, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------- 44, 425. 52 Gross amount expended ---------------------------------------- 24, 915.83 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 9, 509.69 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------- 1, 493. 03 Balance available June 30, 1938_--------------------__ _ 18, 016. 66 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending 1 June 30, 1940, for maintenance -_____-________----------_ 28, 000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 5. BRUNSWICK HARBOR, GA. Location.-The harbor entrance is 70 statute miles south of entrance to Savannah Harbor, Ga., and 25 statute miles north of entrance to Fernandina Harbor, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 447.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836; August 5, 1886; June 3, 1896; and June 13, 1902. The cost and expenditures prior to 1907 were $643,465.18 for new work and $54,- 414.07 for maintenance, a total of $697,879.25. (For further details see p. 1818 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a stone jetty 4,350 feet long at the entrance to East River and for the following channels: 30 feet deep and 500 feet wide through the bar; 27 feet deep and 400 feet wide at Brunswick Point; 27 feet deep and 350 feet wide in East River; 27 feet deep and 300 feet wide in Turtle River; 24 feet deep and 150 feet wide in Academy Creek; and A cut from Academy Creek to Turtle River, if later decided advisable. A channel in Back River 20 feet deep and 150 feet wide from St. Simons Sound to the mouth of Mill Creek. A channel in Terry Creek 10 feet deep and 80 feet wide from its mouth to a point immediately above the wharf of the Glynn Canning Co. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean tidal range on the bar is 6.5 feet, at the city of Brunswick 7.3 feet, and at the upper end of the harbor 7.6 feet, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1938 (exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects), is $2,242,800, including $10,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $156,700. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1--38 592 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1879 Construction of East River jetty .----------------- Annual Report 1880, p. 959. Mar. 2,1907 For channels in the inner and outer harbors of 30-foot H. Doc. No. 407, 59th Cong., 1st depth at mean high water, with widths varying sess. from 150 feet in Academy Creek to 400 feet across the outer bar, extension of training wall in East River; and construction of two spur dikes. Mar. 2,1919 Channels 27 feet deep at mean low water over the bar H. Doc. No. 393, 64th Cong., 1st and at Brunswick Point; and 24 feet deep at mean sess. low water in the inner harbor; and provides for a cut from Academy Creek to Turtle River, if deemed advisable. July 3, 1930 A channel in Back River 20 feet deep and 150 feet S. Doc. 1 No. 57, 71st Cong., 2d wide. sess. July 3, 1930 Increased channel dimensions of the bar, Brunswick S. Doc. No. 132, 71st Cong., 2d Point, East River, and Turtle River, as given in sess.i the existing project. June 20, 1938 A 10-foot channel in Terry Creek_---------------- H. Doe. 1 No. 690, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1Contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, imposes the conditions that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be re- quired for the improvement of Terry Creek. These conditions have not been met, but it is expected that they will be fulfilled before funds are allotted for this work. All prior requirements fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-This improvement serves a developed water- front of about 2 miles, including 2,630 feet of wharf frontage on Turtle River and Terry Creek. The city of Brunswick owns and maintains one small municipal wharf, 900 linear feet of undeveloped frontage, and the foot of all city streets, though it controls only two of them, the rest having been leased to individuals or corporations. These facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 10, Corps of Engineers, revised 1935.) Operations and results during fscal year.-Maintenance dredging by Government plant and hired labor resulted in the removal o~ 555,711 cubic yards of material from the outer harbor and 491,232 cubic yards of material from the inner harbor, at a cost of $131,- 779.12. The total expenditures were $120,896.30. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 98 percent complete. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of Terry Creek. The controlling depths, at mean low water, are as follows: Locality Project depth trolling Date deter- depth Dated mined Feet Feet Brunswick Bar..................------..............--------......----------.........---------------........ -30. 0 28.4 March 1938. Brunswick River---__------- ----------------- 27. 0 28. 4 April 1938. Brunswick Point................-------......--------------......................---------------------- 27. 0 27. 2 Do. East River....--------------------------------- .......---------------.. 27. 0 28. 3 Do. Academy Creek .....................-- ------ ..................... 24. 0 11.9 Do. Lower Turtle River-------- ----------- ----------------------- 27. 0 28. 8 Do. Upper Turtle River.........-------------- ---------------------------- 27. O0 28. 7 Do. Back River----------......... -------------------------------------- 20.0 10.1 Do. Terry Creek.........------------.....---------------------------.................-----------............... 10. 0 4. 5 Do. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 593 East River training wall and spur dike are in satisfactory condition. Academy Creek was completed in 1926. Upper and lower Turtle River and Back River were completed in 1931. Brunswick Point and East River were completed in 1932. Brunswick Bar was completed in 1936. With regular funds the costs have been $2,100,260.87 for new work and $1,787,209.46 for maintenance, a total of $3,887,470.33. The expenditures were $3,887,470.33. With Public Works funds the costs have been $97,520.95 for new work and $4,995.08 for maintenance, a total of $102,516.03. The expenditures were $102,516.03. The total costs, United States funds, have been $2,197,781.82 for new work and $1,792,204.54 for maintenance, a total of $3,989,986.36. The total expenditures were $3,989,986.36. The total cost and expenditures from contributed funds were $10,000 for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938 ($102,103.70) will be applied to dredging with U. S. hopper dredge Culebra in inner and outer harbors, 31/2 months, between January 1, 1939, and June 30, 1939. The additional sum of $145,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Dredging, by contract, in Terry Creek, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940----------------------------- -- $3.5, 000. 0) Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge Culebra in inner and outer harbors, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940_ 110, 000. 00 Total for all work_------------------------------ -- 145, 000. 0: Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___ - --- $2, 841, 247. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------ -- 1, 816, 618. 61 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938.----- 4, 687, 865. 61 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 4, 687, 865.61 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 1------------------------------ 02, 103. 70 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 4, 789, 969. 31 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work _-------------- $47, 749. 68 $49, 771. 27 $43, 405. 50 $10, 941. 15 .............. Cost of maintenance------------- 94, 769. 20 18, 045. 20 109, 644. 12 43, 133. 55 $131, 779.12 Total cost .. ..--------------- 142, 518. 88 67, 816. 47 153,049. 62 54, 074.70 131, 779. 12 Total expended...........---------------- 123, 686. 66 88, 029. 78 151, 683. 19 66, 323.95 120, 896. 30 Allotted...........-------........----------. 290, 088. 05 85, 012. 34 245,000. 00 -116,992.86 223,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------------------------- $123, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 ----------------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 223, 000. 00 Gross amount expended--------- ------------------------------ 120, 896. 30 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ---..-------- -- 102, 103. 70 £ Exclusive of $10,000 contributed funds. 594 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2------------ ----- $35, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 : 2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For new work ------------- 35, 000. 00 For maintenance 2---------------- 110, 000. 00 2- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total ........ 145, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 6. SATILLA RIVER, GA. Location.-This river has its headwaters in southern and south- eastern Georgia, flows in a generally southeasterly direction, and empties into the Atlantic Ocean through St. Andrew Sound. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags and similar obstructions from the mouth to Burnt Fort, a distance of 52 miles, and the removal of obstructions and the closing of incipient cut-offs from Burnt Fort to Waycross, a distance of 114 miles. The mean tidal range is 6.6 feet at the mouth and 3.2 feet at Burnt Fort,, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. The freshet variation at Waycross is about 12 feet. The original and latest approved estimate of cost, made in 1912,, was $20,000, divided equally between the two portions of the river. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Improvement of river from the mouth to Burnt H. Doec. No. 41, 62d Cong., 1st sess. Fort. 1 Mar. 4,1913 Improvement of river from Burnt Fort to Way- H. Doec. No. 1113, 62d Cong., 3d sess. cross. I Contains the latest published map of the upper section of the river. The latest published map of the lower section of the river is the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 450. Terminal facilities.-This improvement serves five main loading points at which are small wharves. These facilities are considered sufficient for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of Ascal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1914 at a saving of $10,548 under the estimated cost. The controlling depths in June, 1938, as determined from reports of pilots using the river, were as follows: The mouth to Owens Ferry, 9 feet; Owens Ferry to Burnt Fort, 3.5 feet; thence to Waycross, the head of navigation, about 1 foot. These depths are at ordinary summer low water except from the mouth to Owens Ferry, where the depth refers to mean low water. These depths are practicable throughout the year. The costs and expenditures have been $9,451.59 for new work and $30,059.55 for maintenance, a total of $39,511.14. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is con- templated during the fiscal year 1939. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 595 The sum of $3,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in snagging with U. S. snag boat No. 1, 2 months between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ $9, 451. 59 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 30, 059. 55 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------_ 39, 511. 14 Net total expenditures , 511. 14 39---------------------------- 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------------39, 511. 14 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-...----- - --- - Cost of maintenance ____ _ _--------------- ------ - ------------ -- ------------ $4, 000 ---- - Total expended--------------- ----------------------------- 4, 000 - Allotted_ _- $3, 000 1, 000 . Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance--__ ___-_ _ $3, 000. 00 7. ST. MARYS RIVER, GA. AND FLA. Location.-This river has its source in the Okefenokee Swamp and flows, first in a southeasterly direction, and then due north, thence in a southeasterly direction, and empties into Cumberland Sound about 3 miles north of Ferandina, Fla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 17 feet deep at mean low water with a width of 200 feet from the mouth to Crandall, 12.5 miles, and for clearing the channel of snags to Kings Ferry, 37 miles above the mouth, and as much farther as may be practicable for a sum of $5,000. The upper limit reached by this expenditure was 'Traders Hill, 59 miles above the mouth. The mean tidal ranges are as follows: At the mouth, 5.8 feet; at the Atlantic Coast Line Railway bridge, 55 miles above the mouth, 1.4 feet, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. Freshet fluctuations on the upper portions are about 10 feet. The original and latest approved estimate of cost of new work, made in 1912, was $19,450. The latest (1915) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. No. 697, 62d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in the project document. Termminal facilities.-At St. Marys, Ga., there is a 50-foot municipal wharf and several privately owned wharves, together with 340 feet of wharf frontage in North River. Above St. Marys there are a number of privately owned wharves and shore landings. These facilities are considered ample for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1914 at a saving of $3,762 under the estimated cost. The controlling depths at mean low water, as determined in June 1938 from reports of steamboat pilots, were as follows: The mouth to St. Marys (ascer- 596 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 tained in May 1938), 14.7 feet; St. Marys to Kings Ferry, 11 feet; Kings Ferry to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge, mile 55, 6 feet; and Atlantic Coast Line bridge to Traders Hill, mile 59 (the head of navigation), 4 feet. These depths are practicable throughout the year. The costs and expenditures have been $15,688.36 for new work and $49,136.44 for maintenance, a total of $64,824.80. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is con- templated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $3,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in snagging with U. S. snag boat No. 1, 2 months, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $15, 688. 36 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 49, 136. 44 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 824. 80 6---------------4, Net total expenditures ..... -. - 64, 824. 80 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 64, 824. 80 Fiscal year ending. June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.... Cost of maintenance_ $2,000--- Total expended . .-- 2..-.-.--.------- 2,000 2-0 Allotted. ...-... .--. "..$3, 000 -1, 000 - Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance---------------------------------------- $3,00. 00 8. FERNANDINA HARBOR, FLA. Location.-The harbor entrance is 221/2 statute miles north of the entrance to Jacksonville Harbor, Fla., and 95 statute miles south of the entrance to Savannah Harbor, Ga. (See U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 453.) Eaisting project.-This provides for two stone jetties at the harbor entrance, the north jetty 19,150 feet long and the south jetty 11,200 feet long; for a channel 28 feet deep at mean low water from the deep water in the Atlantic Ocean to deep water at the junction of Lanceford Creek with Amelia River, with widths of 400 feet below Calhoun Street in the city of Fernandina, and 300 feet above; and for widening the channel at the first bend below Lanceford Creek to 1,000 feet to form a turning basin. The length of the section included in the project is about 7 miles. The mean tidal range on the bar is 5.9 feet and in the inner harbor 6 feet, with minor fluctuations due to wind and lunar effects. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $3,326,900. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $31,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 597 Act Work authorized Documents and reports June 14,1880 Entrance jetties__------ __ Annual Report, 1879, p. 792. July 13,1892 Raising and extending jetties so as to provide for Annual Report, 1891, pp. 1565-1598; 19-foot depth. Annual Report, 1896, p. 1289. Mar. 2,1907 Improvement of inner harbor to obtain depths of H. Doc. No. 388, 59th Cong., 1st sess. 20 to 24 feet and channel widths of 400 to 600 feet. June 25, 1910 Combining improvement of Fernandina Harbor and Cumberland Sound under the general head- ing of "Fernandina Harbor." Mar. 3,1925 Provided for the 26-foot channel_ - H. Doc. No. 227, 68th Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Provided for the 28-foot channel and turning basin_ H. Doc. No. 548, 75th Cong., 3d sess. (Contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, imposes the condition that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, any lands needed for the improvement and suitable spoil areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance, as required. These conditions have not been met, but it is expected that they will be fully complied with before funds are allotted for this work. Terminal facilities.-There is a total of 5,100 linear feet of wharf frontage located along the 2 miles of water front. The present facili- ties are considered ample for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 8, Corps of Engineers.) Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fscal year.-The existing project is about 96 percent complete. The two stone jetties and dredging on the outer bar was completed in 1905 but the jetties now need repairs. The 26-foot channel was completed in 1927. The controlling depths at mean low water, as determined in April 1938, are as follows: 24.4 feet in the inner harbor and 29.8 feet through the outer harbor. The work required to complete the project consists of dredging the entire harbor to a depth of 28 feet at mean low water for project widths, and of widening the channel at the first bend below Lanceford Creek to 1,000 feet to form a turning basin. The costs and expenditures have been $3,188,892.15 for new work and $748,085.28 for maintenance, a total of $3,936,977.43. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $613,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: New work: Dredging, by contract, from the sea to the mouth of Lanceford Creek, including a turning basin at the first bend below Lance- ford Creek to a depth of 28 feet, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940__--------------------------------------- $138, 000. 00 Maintenance: Repairs to north and south jetties, by contract, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940 _ __ 475, 000. 00- Total for all work-----------------------------------_ 613, 000. 00 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------$3, 188, 892. 15 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 748, 085. 28 Total costof permanent work to June 30, 1938----_ 3, 96,977.43 Net total expenditures--------------- ----- 3, 986, 97 ' Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 --------- - - - 3, 936,977. 43 598 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------- ----------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance ----- ------------------------------------------ $20. 000 Total expended .........-------------------------------------------... --------- 20, 000 -- Allotted-------------------------...................... -------------- -------------- 20,000----------- Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------------------------ $138, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work---- ---- ---- --------- 138, 000. 00 For maintenance---------------------- ---------- ---------- 475, 000. 00 Total -------------------------------------------------- 613, 000. 00 9. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $30,747.93; the expenditures were $28,653.17. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $25,648.47, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year end- ing June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------$241, 694. 10 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------241, 694. 10 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------- 2, 918.92 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 238, 775. 18 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-----------------------_ 25, 648. 47 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 264, 423. 65 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - Cost of maintenance ...------------ 15, 681. 14 $37, 036. 83 $17, 938. 76 $24, 582. 77 $30, 747. 93 Total expended----------------- 15, 912. 24 32, 958. 45 23, 302. 80 24, 460. 58 28, 653. 17 Allotted ...... ..---------------------- 25, 521, 18 37, 000.00 25, 000. 00 -_- - 53. 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------------$1, 301.64 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 --------- $7, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------_ 26, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938----------------20, 000. 00 53, 00. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 54, 301. 64 Gross amount expended-- __-____- --------- - 28, 653. 17 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------_ 25, 648. 47 RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 599 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------_ $2, 918. 92 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------22, 729. 55 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ---------------------- __ 25, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 10. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1938 amount re- Name of project see An- quired to nual Re- quired to port for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Savannah River at Augusta, Ga.------------- 1929 2 $200, 556. 30 $17, 443. 70 (3) 2. Savannah River above Augusta, Ga.l....---------- 1929 69, 599. 99 5, 870. 01 (4) 3. Sapelo Harbor, Ga.' . ..----------------------- 1929 17, 905. 73 17, 094. 27 (3) 4. Darien Harbor, Ga.5----- ------------------ 1929 6199, 722. 65 42, 343. 28 (3) 5. Fancy Bluff Creek, Ga.5 _ -- 1935 8, 000. 00 4, 200. 00 (3) I Project recommended for abandonment in H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 2 In addition $185,000 was expended from contributed funds; $172,150.72 for new work and $12,849.28 for maintenance. 3 Completed. 4 About 84 percent completed. Owing to construction of 2 power dams, which have submerged much of the work under the present and former projects, this improvement cannot belcompleted as originally planned. 5Channel adequate for commerce. ,Includes $54,929.44 expended on Doboy bar. 11. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------$974, 846. 02 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 5, 951. 59 6--------------------------- Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------ 1, 040, 797. 61 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938- -------- _ 23, 285. 38 Net total expenditures 017, 512. 23 1----------------------------------, Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 . - -- ___ 166, 115. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938__--- - 1,183, 627. 53 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended--__. __ 260, 332. 35 -$946, 300.49 _--------------$1, $784,440.13 -$80, 959. 76 Allotted .....------------------------------- 1, 366, 292. 68 -1,039,935.29 764,877.32 92, 392. 82 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ___________ --$7,237. 28 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 --------------------- $27, 392. 82 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------- 75, 000. 00 102, 392. 82 Amount to be accounted for_------------------------------ 95, 155. 54 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment- -------------- 10, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------_ 85, 155. 54 -$1, Gross amount expended _____--- __---------- 008, 173. 27 600 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Less-- Reimbursements collected _-- $1, 087, 422. 71 Receipt§ from sales-----------_ 1, 710. 32 $1, 089, 133.03 -$80, 959.76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 166, 115.30 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------- $31, 933.18 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---- -- 151, 205. 00 183, 138. 18 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------17, 022. 88 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 65, 951. 59 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 48, 928. 71 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion Cape Fear River, N. C., Rivers and Harbors May 2,1938 House, 618, 75th Favorable. to St. Johns River, Committee resolu- Cong., 3d sess. Fla., between Savan- tion, Jan. 27, 1937. nah, Ga., and Jackson- Fla., waterway. ville, Fernandina Harbor and Rivers and Harbors Mar. 12,1938 House, 548, 75th Do. Amelia River, Fla. Committee resolu- Cong., 3d sess. tion, Oct. 8, 1937. St. Marys River, Ga. Sec. 1 of River and------ ------------------------ and Fla., for naviga- Harbor Act, Jan. tion, flood control, 21, 1927. power, and irrigation (308 report). Savannah Harbor, Ga Rivers and Harbors ..------ ------------------------ Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 18, 1938. Savannah River, Ga., Rivers and Harbors ..------- ------------------------- from Kings Island to Committee resolu- Coastal Highway tion, Oct. 28, 1937. Bridge. Terry Creek and Back Rivers and Harbors May 25,1938 House, 690, 75th Do. River, Ga. Committee resolu- Cong., 3d sess. tion, Mar. 8, 1938. 12. AUGUSTA. SAVANNAH RIVER, GA. Location.-This project is located on the right bank of the Savannah River, and extends from a point near the western city limits of Augusta, Ga., downstream a distance of about 11 miles. The city of Augusta is located 218 miles by water above the mouth of Savannah River (see U. S. Geological Survey map of Georgia). Existing project.-This provides for increasing the height and cross section of an existing levee 11.1 miles long, raising and strength- ening appurtenant floodgate structures, constructing retaining walls, and paving riverside slopes where necessary. The revised estimate of cost for new work is $587,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Assurances of local cooperation have been accepted by the Secretary of War and local interests have provided all rights-of-way and borrow-pit areas which have been pre- scribed to the present time. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 601 Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Contract -work on increasing the cross-section of the existing levee between Fifth Street, Augusta, Ga., and New Savannah Bluff was commenced on March 9, 1938. During the year 306,782 cubic yards of material (of the estimated 928,000 cubic yards) were placed, and 1,902 square feet of steel sheet piling were driven, all at a cost of $68,676.67. Sur- veys were made and plans and specifications were prepared at a cost of $17,063.29. The costs were $42,021.55 from emergency relief funds and $43,718.41 from regular funds, a total cost of $85,739.96. The expenditures were $29,628.55 from emergency relief funds and $35,- 843.80 from regular funds, a total expenditure of $65,472.35. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The project is 13 percent com- plete. To complete the'project the following work is required: In- creasing the cross section of that portion of existing levee below Fifth Street which has not been completed, raising and strengthening flood- gate structures, constructing retaining walls, and paving riverside levee slopes where necessary. Under the existing project the total costs, all for new work, have been $85,739.96, of which $42,021.55 were from emergency relief funds and $43,718.41 were from regular funds. The total expenditures were $65,472.35, of which $29,628.55 were from emergency relief funds, and $35,843.80 from regular funds. The city of Augusta completed, in 1916, a levee and appurtenant structures to protect the city against floods in the Savannah River. As a result of the 1929 floods, which damaged the levee and seriously threatened the city, a plan for raising and strengthening the levee in accordance with the present project was adopted by the Augusta Levee Commission. In 1931 and 1932 all of that portion of the levee below Fifth Street at Augusta was raised by the city to the grade, but not the cross sec- tion contemplated by the present project. During 1937 the city, aided by funds provided from Federal emergency appropriations, has com- pleted raising and enlarging the earthwork of the levee above Fifth Street, in accordance with the existing project. Proposedoperations.-The unexpended balance from regular funds, July 1, 1938 ($407,156.20), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938----------------------------------- $7, 874. 61 New work: Surveys, plans, and specifications------------------$6, 936. 71 Increasing cross section of existing levee below Fifth St., by contract, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939----__------------------------------- ------ 45, 291. 88 Increasing cross section of existing levee above Fifth St., by contract, by strengthening Riverside Mill retaining wall and paving riverside slopes between stations 131+79 and 154+0, and between stations 172+0 and 178+0, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939---------------------------------- 84, 094. 00 Increasing and strengthening six floodgate structures in existing levee, by contract, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939----------------------------- 262, 959. 00 3909, 281. 59 Total for work with regular funds- -------------------- 407, 156. 20 602 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The balance unexpended from funds from the Relief Act, July 1, 1938 ($114,371.45), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, July 1, 1938 _ ___ __-__ $12, 393.00 New work: Increasing cross section of existing levee below Fifth St., by contract, between July 1, 19'38, and June 30, 1939-------------------------------------- $77, 978. 45 Increasing cross section of existing levee above Fifth St., by contract, by strengthening Riverside Mill retaining wall and paving riverside slopes between stations 131+79 and 154+0. and between stations 172+0 and 178+0, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939------------------------------ _ _ 24, 000. 00 --. ----- 101, 978. 45 Total for work with relief funds-------------------------- 114, 371. 45 Total for all work__ --------------------------------------- 521, 527. 65 It is not expected that additional funds will be required during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ $43, 718. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 198 .......... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 43, 718. 41 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 7, 874. 61 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 35, 843. 80 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_------------------------------- 407, 156. 20 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 443, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -_ -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - $43, 718. 41 Cost of maintenance__ ______ ____ __ .. -_____ -- - - --_ Total expended _ ---- 843. 80 35, Allotted - - - ..- .............. 443, 000. 0t0 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------------------------- $243, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 ------------------------------- 200, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for 4-------- 443, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_-------------------- 35, 843. 80 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 407, 156. 20 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------- $1, 151. 05 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 142, 147. 29 143, 298. 34 Balance available June 30, 1938---- 263, 857. 86 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---------- $42, 021. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- ----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------ 42, 021. 55 RIVERS AND HARBORS--SAVANNAH, GA., DISTRICT 603 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ $12, 393.00 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 29, 628. 55 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------ 114, 371.45 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------ __ 144, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...........---------------- ........---------------------------------- --------- $42, 021.55 Cost of maintenance--------------------------------------------- -------------- ---- ---------- Total expended..------......----..--------...------------ --......------------ --------------......------------- 29, 628. 55 Allotted------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- 144, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------- $144, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_ 29, 628. 55 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ 114, 371. 45 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR AUGUSTA, SAVANNAH RIVER, GA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------- $ 5, 739. 06 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 85, 739 9 i Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------- -- -- 20, 2i7. 61 Net total expenditures --- 65, 472. 35 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------- 521, 527. 5 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- -- 587, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1935 1937 1938 Cost of new work ..............------------------------------------........---------------------- ---------- $85, 739. 96 Cost of maintenance .............--- ------ -- ---- ------.............. --------- --.............. .............. Total expended ..........------------- ----------------------------....----------------.........------------ 65, 472. 35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allotted...................... 587, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------$387, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-_------ -------------- 200, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------587, 000. 00 Gross amount expended 5, 472.35 6------------------------------- Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- 521, 527. 65 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------ $1, 151.05 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------- 256, 518. 74 257, 669. 79 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 263, 857. 86 13. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS, FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $5,055.12; the expendi- tures were $4,775.34. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $24,- 424.66, will be applied to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $74,300 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1940. 604 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---- ---------------------- _ $5, 055. 12 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 5, 055. 12 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 279. 78 Net total expenditures--------------------------------4, 775. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 24, 424. 66 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------29.200. 0( Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------................---------------------..............-------------------.......................................... $5. 055. 12 Cost of maintenance .----------------.------------------------ -------------- ----------- Total expended-------------------................ _.. ... ---------------------------.... ------------- .............. 4, 775. 34 Allotted...................----------............................--------------------------------------------------------............ 29, 200. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-- ----------------------------------- $7, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938_ --- ------------------------------ 22, 200. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------29, 200. 00 Gross amount expended ---------------------------- 4, 775. 34 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 24, 424. 66 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------------- 279. 78 Balance available June 30, 1938--------- ---------------- 24, 144. 88 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ____--------- ------- 106, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work 1 - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 74, 300. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood-control acts and" committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. menda- Co ngress tion Altamaha River, Ga---------... Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Clark, Hill Reservoir, Ga. Sec. 7 of Flood Control (Supplemental 308 report). trol Act, June 22, 1936. --------- Ogeechee River, Ga___ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. St. Marys River, Ga. and Fla., Sec. 1 of River and for navigation, flood control, Harbor Act, Jan. 21, power, and irrigation (308 re- 1927. port). Savannah River, Ga..--------- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 605 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT This district includes the waterways and harbors of the State of Florida east of and including the Aucilla River, except Fernandina Harbor, St. Marys River, Ga., and Fla., and their tributaries; it also includes the watershed of the Suwannee River in the State of Georgia. District engineer: Col. Earl North, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Earl I. Brown, Corps of Engineers, to May 9, 1938, and Col. Jarvis J. Bain, Corps of Engineers, acting division engineer, since that date. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Waterway between Beau- 18. Channel from Naples, Fla., fort, S. C., and St. Johns to Big Marco Pass, Fla__ 644 River, Fla. (Cumberland 19. Caloosahatchee River and Sound to St. Johns River Lake Okeechobee drainage section) ___ 605 areas, Fla__ 645 2. St. Johns River, Fla., Jack- 20. Charlotte Harbor, Fla .--- 658 sonville to the ocean --- 607 21. Caseys Pass (Venice Inlet), 3. St. Johns River, Fla., Pa- Fla 659 xl : latka to Lake Harney -- 611 22. Sarasota Bay, Fla_ 662 4. Oklawaha River, Fla __- 613 23. Manatee River, Fla ------ 663 5. Atlantic-Gulf Ship Canal, 24. Tampa Harbor, Fla _ - 665 Fla__ ____ 616 25. St. Petersburg Harbor, Fla__ 671 6. Intracoastal Waterway from 26. Channel from Clearwater Jacksonville, Fla., to Mi- Harbor through Boca ami, Fla ________-__ 618 Ciega Bay to Tampa Bay, 7. St. Augustine Harbor, Fla__ 623 Fla --- 672 8. Courtenay Channel, Fla --- 624 27. Anclote River, Fla -- 674 9. Eau Gallie Harbor, Fla ... 625 28. Steinhatchee River, Fla .-- 675 10. Melbourne Harbor, Fla .- 627 29. Removing the water hya- 11. Fort Pierce Harbor Fla ... 628 cinth from navigable wa- 12. Lake Worth Inlet, Fla .---- 630 ters in the State of Florida- 676 13. Palm Beach, Fla., side chan- 30. Examinations, surveys, and nel and basin - 633 contingencies (general) --- 678 14. Hollywood Harbor (Port 31. Other projects for which no Everglades), Fla ........ 634 estimates are submitted- 679 15. Miami Harbor (Biscayne 32. Plant allotment_ 680 Bay), Fla_ 637 16. Intracoastal Waterway from Flood control projects Miami to Florida Bay, Fla_--------------_-___ 641 33. Preliminary examinations 17. Key West Harbor, Fla ..... 642 and surveys, flood control- 684 1. WATERWAY BETWEEN BEAUFORT, S. C., AND ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA. (CUMBERLAND SOUND TO ST. JOHNS RIVER SECTION) Location.-This section of the Intracoastal Waterway connects Cumberland Sound, Ga. and Fla., with the St. Johns River, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 841, 842, and 577.) (For Beaufort, S. C., to Cumberland Sound section, see p. 585.) Previous projects.-The first project for the improvement of this section of the waterway was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of May 23, 1828, and modified by River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1874. The cost and expenditures prior to 1913 were $97,565.55 for new work. For scope of previous project see Annual Report for 1915, page 1823. Existing project.-This provides for dredging and maintaining a channel 12 feet deep, with widths of 90 feet in land-cuts and narrow 606 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 streams and 150 feet in open waters, following in general the aline- ment of the existing waterway from Fernandina Harbor to St. Johns River, a distance of about 25 miles, and with a cut-off in Kingsley Creek just north of the Seaboard Air Line Railway bridge, with such additional cut-offs or other changes in the adopted route as may be found desirable and justified by the resultant benefits to naviga- tion. The mean range of tide is 6 feet at Fernandina and 4 feet in the St. Johns River, with fluctuations from 1.5 to 2.5 feet, due to winds and lunar phases. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $261,000, exclu- sive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4,1.913 For a channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep ----- H. Doc. No. 898, 62d Cong., 2d sess. June 20, 1938 For a channel 12 feet deep with present authorized H. Doc. No. 618, 75th Cong., 3d sess.t widths and including a cut-off in Kingsley Creek, subject to the provision of additional cut-offs or changes in routing upon the approval of the Secretary of War. 1Contains the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, imposed the condition that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil dis- posal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be required. Terninal facilities.-Exclusive of terminal facilities reported for Fernandina Harbor, there are no terminals along this waterway. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 39 percent completed. A channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep at mean low water was completed in 1915. The controlling depth at mean low water in September 1937 was 7 feet, with a limiting width of 80 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the deepening of the channel to a depth of 12 feet, including the provision of a cut-off in Kingsley Creek, and the widening of the portions of the channel which are in open waters to a width of 150 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $100,781.08 for new work and $46,357.77 for maintenance, a total of $147,138.85. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $160,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new work dredging by contract, during the period October 1939-February 1940, to complete the project in- volving the deepening of the cha:,nnel to a depth of 12 feet, including the provision of a cut-off in Kingsley Creek, and widening the por- tions of the channel in open waters to a width of 150 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 607 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $198, 346. 63 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 46, 357. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 244, 704. 40 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 244, 704. 40 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_--- ----------------- 244, 704. 40 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..............----------------------------..............-----------................-----------......-------------......... Cost of maintenance .......-------- -------------- $11, 549. 82 ........... ............................ Total expended--....-----.....------... --------- ------ 11, 548. 74 $1. 08-- ...-------------------- Allotted......----------------------- $22,000 3, 000. 00 -13, 450. 18 --------------------.........--............---- Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------------------------- $160, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work-- ----------------------------------- 160,000 2. ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA., JACKSONVILLE TO THE OCEAN Location.-This river rises in the marshes of Brevard County, Fla., near the east coast, and flows northwestwardly to Jacksonville, thence eastwardly into the Atlantic Ocean, 122 miles south of Savannah River. Its total length is about 285 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 577.) Previous projects.-Six appropriations for surveys and experimen- tal dredging on the bar were made from 1852 to 1878. The first project for permanent improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and June 3, 1896. The cost and expend- itures were $4,063,535.91, of which $3,520,137.39 was for new work and $543,398.52 was for maintenance. For further details see page 1823 of the Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at local mean low water from the ocean to Jacksonville, following generally the line of the 24-foot channel secured under the previous project, the width to be in general 300 feet in the straight reaches, with 400 feet in Drunumond Creek Cut, Trout Creek Cut, and Six Mile Creek Cut, increasing to as much as 600 feet in the bends, except at these three cuts where greater easing of bends is provided for, at Dames Point where the width is to be 1,400 feet, and through the jetties, and for an anchorage basin at Mayport (33/4 miles from the entrance) 800 feet in width beyond the channel limits. The project also pro- vides for removing rock and overlying material to a depth of 24 feet at mean low water between the 24-foot curve and the pierhead line at Jacksonville from the Florida East Coast Railway bridge to Hogans Creek, a distance of 6,080 feet, and for dredging a channel 400 feet wide, 30 feet deep, along the terminals on the west bank of the river between Commodores Point and deep water just above Six Mile Creek Cut. Two converging rubblestone jetties have been built at the entrance. The north jetty is 14,300 feet long and the south jetty is 11,183 feet 101110---38-pt. i, vol. 1--39 608 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 long. The jetties are parallel and 1,600 feet apart for a distance of 4,022 feet from the sea ends. Stone training walls have been built at seven localities, involving about 7 miles of this class of structure. Stone revetments at five localities provide about 3.5 miles of shore protection. The training walls and revetments are located between Dames Point and Wards Bank, near the inner ends of the jetties. The length of section included in the project is 28 miles. The mean tidal range is 5.3 feet on the bar, 4.5 feet at Mayport, 2 feet at Dames Point (14 miles above the entrance), and 0.9 foot at Jack- sonville. The extreme range is about 10.4 feet on the bar, 8.7 feet at Mayport, 3.8 feet at Dames Point, and 1.8 feet at Jacksonville (New- nan Street). Strong northeasterly winds raise the water level about 2 feet at Mayport and 2 feet at Jacksonville. Strong southwesterly winds lower the water about 11/2 feet at Mayport and 1 foot at Jacksonville. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $5,270,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $456,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1907 A depth of 24 feet at mean low water between the H. Doc. No. 663, 59th Cong., 1st sess. 24-foot curve and the pierhead line at Jackson- ville. June 25, 1910 Main channel, 30 feet deep at mean low water, and H. Doc. No. 611, 61st Cong., 2d sess. in general 300 feet wide, and the anchorage basin opposite Mayport. June 5 1920 Present project effected by the consolidation of Specified in act. former projects. July 3, 1930 Widening the bend at Dames Point ..------------ H. Doc. No. 483, 70th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30, 1965 Widening Drummond Creek, Trout Creek, and Senate committee print, 74th Cong., Six Mile Creek cuts to 400 feet, and a channel 1st sess. (Contains latest published 30 feet deep and 400 feet wide along the terminals maps.) at Jacksonville. Terminal facilities.--The Jacksonville municipal terminals at Talleyrand Avenue, constructed and equipped at a cost of over $3,000,000, consist of three piers, one having two galvanized iron warehouses and another one, and all connected with a large storage yard. One of the piers has been leased and a precooling plant for the shipment of citrus fruits constructed thereon. There are 28 other piers and wharves for handling general freight and private commodi- ties, 7 of which are open to the public. All have railway and high- way connections except one of the privately owned piers, which has highway connections only. In addition there are a number of other piers used for various industrial purposes. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for the needs of the present commerce. (See Port Series No. 8, part 1, revised 1936, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year-New workc.-Work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year under a continuing con- tract for dredging to widen Drummond Creek Cut, Trout Creek Cut, and Six Mile Creek Cut to a width of 400 feet, and to construct Terminal Channel 400 feet wide and 30 feet deep along the terminals on the west bank of the river at Jacksonville, was completed July 30, 1937, thus completing all work under the existing project. A RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 609 total of 155,221 cubic yards of material was removed from the south- erly end of Terminal Channel and approaches, in which drilling and blasting operations were required. The cost was $53,783.45. Maintenance.-The United States hopper dredge Absecon, from August 30 to September 11, 1937, removed 42,568 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material from spot shoals in Mayport Cut, Pilot- town Cut, and Mile Point Cut at a cost of $10,953.28. The United States hopper dredge San Pablo, from February 7 to June 30, 1938, removed 452,335 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material in restor- ing project dimensions in Bar Cut, Pilottown Cut, Mayport Cut, White Shells Cut, St. Charles Creek Cut, and Drummonds Creek Cut, at a cost of $90,996.67. This work was virtually completed at the close of the fiscal year. From February 7 to May 4, 1938, the inner portion of the monolithic cap of the north jetty, which had previously been constructed 2 feet wide, was widened to a width of 6 feet by hired labor. This work involved the placing of 619 tons of stone in the footing and 635 cubic yards of concrete in the cap. The cost was $22,367.58. The cost of examinations and surveys to deter- mine the condition of the improvement was $6,772.90. The costs for the year were $53,783.45 for new work and $131,- 090.43' for maintenance, a total of $184,873.88. The expenditures were $294,358.06, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937 at a saving of $10,275 under the estimated cost. The jetties and all training walls and revetments at present considered necessary have been completed. The inner end of the north jetty has been capped with concrete for a distance of about 3,555 linear feet and the easterly end of the Wards Bank training wall has been revetted with granite riprap. Material dredged from the north side of Wards Bank Cut and deposited adjacent to and on the north side of the north jetty, in the vicinity of the Fort George Inlet encroach- ment, has effectively protected this structure. The jetties, revet- ments, and training walls are in good condition, except the south jetty at the inner end and the Browns Creek revetment, which are in poor condition, and the Dames Point training wall, which is in fair condition. Project depth of 30 feet at local mean low water, with reduced width at several localities, ascertained from March to May 1938, exists except in Arlington Cut where the controlling depth is 27.9 feet. Traffic over the waterway by all types of vessels is no longer discontinued during the hours of darkness. The project depth of 24 feet between the 24-foot contour and the pierhead line, from the Florida East Coast Railway bridge to Hogan Creek, exists. Under regular funds the costs of the existing project to the end of the fiscal year have been $4,969,711.08 for new work and $8,288,063.70 for maintenance, a total of $13,257,774.78, and the ex- penditures have been $13,266,762.30. With public-works funds the cost and expenditures have been $290,013.37, all for new work. The total cost of the existing project, all funds, has been $13,547,788.15,, of which $5,259,724.45 was for new work and $8,288,063.70 for main- tenance. The total expenditures have been $13,556,775.67. 610 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable on July 1, 1938 ($189,163.71), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------- ------------- $5, 719. 90 Maintenance: Dredging with a United States pipe-line dredge and attendant plant, 31/ months, December 1938 to March 1939, removing shoals throughout the project as required ----------------------- $115, 000. 00 Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo at entrance, 3 months, April to June 1939---------- 68, 443.81 183, 443. 81 Total for maintenance----------------------------- 189, 163.71 The additional sum of $298,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Dredging with a United States pipe-line dredge and attendant plant, 41/2 months December 1939 to April 1940, removing shoals throughout the project as required- $138, 000 Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo at the entrance, 3 months, January to March 1940- 60, 000 Repair, by contract, during October to December 1939, approxi- mately 5,000 linear feet of south jetty- 60, 000 Construct, by contract, during March and April 1940, approxi- mately 1,200 linear feet of revetment extending upstream from existing revetment at Wards Bank training wall- 40, 000 Total for maintenance----------------- -------------- 298, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $8, 779, 861. 84 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 19.38---------------- 8, 831, 462. 22 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 -------- 17, 611, 324. 06 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-------------------------- - 13, 063. 49 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------- 7, 624, 387. 55 iPlus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 1, 643. 93 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ------------------- 17, 626, 031. 48 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 5, 719. 90 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- 17, 620, 311. 58 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------- -- ------------ 187, 519. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ----------- 17, 807, 831. 36 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_.---..---------- $297, 408. 67 $11, 547. 02 $27, 362. 95 $1, 207, 298. 40 $53, 783.45 ---- Cost of maintenance....-------........ 398, 386. 94 320, 654. 49 306, 637. 08 267, 453. 32 131, 090. 43 Total cost_.--------------- 695, 795. 61 332, 201. 51 334, 000. 03 1, 474, 751. 72 184, 873. 88 Total expended------------------ 633, 334. 34 -299, 512. 95 359, 020. 34 1, 363, 768. 31 294, 358. 06 Allotted.............--------------------- 761, 929. 90 -375,451.44 1, 004, 873.05 650, 000. 00 292, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 611 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $189, 877. 84 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------- $225, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938_ -------------- 175, 000. 00 400, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 590, 377. 84 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------- 108, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 481, 877. 84 Gross amount expended------------------------- $326, 176. 06 Less reimbursements collected--------------------- 31, 818. 00 294, 358. 06 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 187, 519. 78 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------- 5, 719. 90 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 181, 799. 88 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_------------------------ 1, 643. 93 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_--------------- 183, 443. 81 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ----------------------------------- 298, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. ST. JOHNS RIVER, FLA.. PALATKA TO LAKE HARNEY Location.-For location of the St. Johns River see page 607. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 684, 508, and 509.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and July 5, 1884. The cost and expenditures were $55,404.26, of which $29,566.26 was for new work and $25,838 was for maintenance. For further details see page 1824 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at local mean low water and 100 feet wide from Palatka to Sanford (90 miles) and 5 feet deep at local mean low water and 100 feet wide from Sanford to Lake Harney (25 miles). This project is an enlargement and exten- sion of previous projects and embraces two mattress and stone jetties and two lines of guide piles at Volusia Bar, at the head of Lake George, built under previous projects; and dredging and making cut-offs and easing bends in the river. The length of the section included in the project is 115 miles, and its lower end is 83 miles above the entrance to the river. At Palatka the mean tidal range is 1.2 feet and the extreme range about 1.7 feet. At low-water stages tidal effect is perceptible in Lake George, 40 miles above Palatka. Strong northerly and north- easterly winds raise the water level at Palatka about 1 foot, and strong southerly and southwesterly winds lower it about the same amount under ordinary conditions. The flood stages in the river usually occur during the fall months and are normally about 2 feet above ordinary low-water level at Palatka, 3 feet at Lake George, 5 feet at Sanford, and 6.5 feet at Lake Harney. Considerably higher stages are some- times experienced. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, is $215,600, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1920) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. SThe existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 612 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Acts Work authorized Documents 1 June 25, 1910 A channel 100 feet wide, 8 feet deep at mean low H. Doc. No. 1111, 60th Cong., 2d sess. water from Palatka to Sanford, thence 5 feet deep to Lake Harney. July 3,1930 Inclusion of cut-offs at Butcher Bend, Snake H. Doc. No. 691, 69th Cong., 2d sess.t Creek, and Starks, and easing bends at other points. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These consist of seven general freight piers having a total frontage of about 600 feet, including a municipal con- crete recreation pier with boat basin adjoining at Sanford and a municipal wharf at Palatka. All piers have highway connections and one at Palatka has railway connections. At Sanford, privately owned facilities have been constructed for unloading and storing gasoline, kerosene, and fuel oil. In addition, there are a number of small privately owned wharves at various points along the river. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 98 percent completed. The section from Sanford to Lake Harney was completed in 1912. The modified project for the section from Palatka to Sanford was completed during 1935, except for the eas- ing of several bends. Project depth of 8 feet for a width of 100 feet existed, in June 1936, from Palatka to Sanford and the controlling depth from Sanford to Lake Harney, in July 1936, was 4 feet. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $180,493.66 for new work and $220,257.89 for maintenance, a total of $400,751.55. Proposed operations.-No funds are available, and no work is proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in dredging, by contract, during the period March-May 1940, to restore project dimensions throughout the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_-------------- $210, 059. 92 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 - 246, 095. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 456, 155. 81 Net total expenditures ------ -------- 456, 155. 81 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------- 456, 155. 81 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work . . . $27, 867.00 $47. 34 Cost of maintenance - $29, 575. 02 17, 287. 79 10, 902. 52 $6, 345. 90 Total cost __ 29, 575. 02 45, 154. 79 10, 949. 86 6, 345. 90 Total expended --- ___--------- 30, 691. 31 36, 412. 81 11, 146. 45 14, 891.29 Allotted ____ ..------------------ 50, 691.31 7, 000. 00 18, 000.00 -2, 549.45 RIVERS AND HARBORS--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 613 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------------------------- $10, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-------------------------- ------- 20, 000. 00 4. OKLAWAHA RIVER, FLA. Location.-This river has its source in the system of large lakes in the central part of the peninsula of Florida and flows in a general northerly direction, then eastwardly, emptying into the St. Johns River 22 miles above Palatka. The extreme head of the system may be taken as Lake Apopka, 120 miles above the mouth of the river. Previous projects.-The first improvement was authorized by an act of Congress approved February 24, 1835. The amount expended prior to the existing project was $3,911.95 for new work. (For fur- ther details see p. 1825 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for deepening the channel to 6 feet at mean low water from the mouth to the head of Silver Springs Run, a distance of 58 miles; for clearing the channel of obstructions from Silver Springs Run to Lake Griffin, including the Kyle and Young Canal and its extension to Morrisons Landing and the J. D. Young Canal from Morrisons Landing to Starkes Ferry (clear title to the canals and sufficient land adjacent thereto to provide for future widening has been conveyed to the United States) with a view to obtaining a navigable depth of about 4 feet to Leesburg, 87 miles above the mouth. The work embraces dredging, snagging, cut-offs at sharp bends, removal of overhanging trees and obstructive aquatic vegetation, and the construction of a lock and dam at Moss Bluff to retain the water level in Lake Griffin. Lock and dam at Moss Bluff Distance to nearest town: 20 miles by canals. Name of nearest town: Leesburg, Fla. Distance above mouth of river: 66.3 miles by canals. Distance above mouth of Silver Springs Run: 13.7 miles. Width of lock chamber: 30 feet. Greatest available length for full width: 12:5 feet. Lift above low water: 11.5 feet. Depth on upper miter sill at normal pool level: 7 feet. Depth on lower miter sill at low water: 7 feet. Character of foundation: Piles in sand and clay. Character of construction: Concrete, with timber gates. Kind of dam: Movable. Type of dam: Needle. Completed in 1925. Total cost: $161,000. The river is nontidal except for a short distance above the mouth at the St. Johns River, where a mean range at low-water stage of about 0.5 foot is found. The mean fluctuation due to rainfall is about 2 feet at the mouth, about 3 feet at the mouth of Silver Springs Run, and about 21/2 feet at Lake Griffin. The extreme fluctuation is about 3 feet at the mouth, 5 feet at Silver Springs Run, and about 41/2 feet at Lake Griffin. The estimated cost of the work proposed, revised in 1929, is $351,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1929) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $17,000, including $2,000 for operating and care of lock and dam. 614 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19, 1890 Clearing the river of obstructions with a view to Annual Report for 1889, pp. 1360-1364. obtaining a navigable channel about 4 feet deep from the mouth to Leesburg. Mar. 2, 1907 Deepening the channel to 6 feet at mean low water H. Doc. No. 782, 59th Cong., 1st sess. from the mouth of the river to the head of Silver Springs Run. June 25, 1910 IMaintenance of levels in the lakes at the head of Specified in act. July 25,1912 J the river. July 27, 1916 Acceptance of certain artificial waterways and ex- Do. tensions thereof between Heather Island and Lake Griffin as part of the waterway in lieu of portions of the natural bed of the river. (1) Operation and care of the lock and dam provided for with funds from War Department appro- priations for rivers and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act of June 26, 1934. The latest published maps will be found in House Document No. 514, Sixty-third Congress, second session, and Annual Report for 1891, page 1626. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous privately owned landings along this river, more or less out of repair; no charges for wharfage. One wharf at Leesburg has railway connection. The facilities are considered adequate for the small commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year-Maintenance.-During July 1937, a small amount of work was done by hired labor toward strengthening the earth dike back slope at three points between Moss Bluff and Starkes Ferry. The cost was $79.60. Snagging operations with United States plant and hired labor were in progress between November 16 and December 29, 1937, from the Moss Bluff Lock to the mouth of the river and intermittently as necessary over the entire waterway. Obstructions, consisting of snags, overhanging trees, and brush, wero removed at a cost of $1,391.98. The cost of examinations and surveys was $605.58. Operating and care.-The lock at Moss Bluff was operated and buildings, grounds, lock, dam, and equipment were cared for, all with Government plant and hired labor. There were 226 lockages. An addition to the dwelling was constructed during November and December 1937. A portion of the apron of spillway of the dam, which washed out on November 27, 1937, was repaired with riprap stone as base and with concrete surface. The costs were $1,834.02 for operation of the lock, $2,149.43 for ordinary maintenance and repair, and $673.47 for improvement and reconstruction. The costs for the year were $2,077.16 for maintenance and $4,656.92 for operating and care, a total of $6,734.08. The expenditures were $6,841.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 89 percent completed. By dredging, making cut-offs, and snagging, a channel has been obtained with a depth of about 5 feet at ordinary stages from St. Johns River to Silver Springs Run, 52.6 miles above the mouth. The work of dredging a channel 4 feet deep at low water stages, with a 30-foot bottom width between Silver Springs RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 615 Run and the lock at Moss Bluff, was completed in 1929. The lock and dam at Moss Bluff were completed in 1925 and are in good condition. The United States reservation comprises 13.14 acres of land, a dwelling, and a storehouse, which are in good condition. A large portion of the dredging of the canal from Moss Bluff lock to Starkes Ferry has been done by private interests. The widening and deepening of the diversion canal from Moss Bluff lock to Starkes Ferry, to provide for the control of Lake Griffin, was completed in 1930, and the dike on the east side was repaired and improved in 1936. At the close of the fiscal year the river below the Moss Bl'uff lock was in poor condition due to low water and fallen trees, but was passable with 20 to 60 feet of open channel, and above the lock the waterway was in fair condition. Owing to lack of maintenance in recent years, the channel has filled in and bars have formed, reduc- ing the controlling depths and making the channel very tortuous and narrow. The controlling depths at ordinary low stages in June 1938 were as follows: Mouth of the river to Silver Springs Run, 4 feet; Silver Springs Run, 5 feet; Silver Springs Run to Moss Bluff, 4 feet; Moss Bluff to Starkes Ferry, 4.5 feet; and thence to Leesburg, 4 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the easing of several sharp bends and the obtaining of project width and depth in the section between the mouth of the river and the mouth of .Silver Springs Run, which is not considered necessary at this time. The costs of the existing project have been $311,352.45 for new work, $286,186.43 for maintenance, and $13,181.50 for operating and care, a total of $610,720.38. The total expenditures have been $610,- 465.95. In addition, the sum of $11,414.41 was expended between August 1, 1929, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefi- nite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938, ($16,037.02), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------- $254. 43 Maintenance : Occasional snagging throughout the project, by hired labor and U. S. derrick boat D-5--------------- $2, 200.00 Miscellaneous surveys and investigations------------ 582. 59 Operation and care of lock and dam at Moss Bluff, Fla.: Operation --------------------------------- 1, 300. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair-------------11, 450. 00 Emergencies -------------------------------- 250. 00 15, 782. 59 Total for all work -------------------------------- 16, 037. 02 The additional sum of $4,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Operation and care of lock and dam at Moss Bluff, Fla ---------- $2, 000 Snagging, by hired labor and U. S. derrick boat D-5, as required throughout the project-- ------------------------------- 2, 000 Miscellaneous surveys and investigations------------------------ 500 Total for maintenance-- ---------------------------------- 4,500 No funds can be profitably expended for new work during the fiscal year 1940, as the completion of the project is not considered essential at this time. 616 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------$315, 264.40 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------- ------ 1310, 782. 34 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 --------- 626, 046. 74 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 254. 43 Net total expenditures_ -------------------------- 25, 792. 31 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------- 16, 037. 02 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 1641,829. 33 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ---------------- .................. , - . . . .......... --- ---- Cost of maintenance------------- $1, 887.26 $8, 862. 04 $14, 552. 46 $30, 267. 25 $6, 734. 08 Total expended...... ..----------------- 1, 795. 39 8, 526. 44 21, 553.49 23, 331. 67 6, 841. 67 Allotted............. ----------------------- 6, 128. 61 7, 000. 00 46, 500. 0 1 -5, 000. 00 20, 700. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ---------------------------- $2, 178.69 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------- $5, 200 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------- 15, 500 20, 700. 00 Amount to be accounted for_------------------- ____ 22, 878. 69 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $6, 843.17 Less reimbursements collected -- ----- 1. 50 6, 841. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------ 16, 037. 02 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------------- 254.43 Balance available June 30, 1938 5, 782. 59 1--------------------------- Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of _ existing project 2 --------------- _ 39, 600. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2--- --- --- -_ 4, 500. 00 1 Includes $11,414.41 from permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 5. ATLANTIC-GULF SHIP CANAL, FLA. Location.-This canal will extend from the mouth of the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Fla., along the channel of the St. Johns River to Palatka, Fla., and thence in a general southwesterly direc- tion to a point south of Ocala, Fla., and thence westerly to the Withlacoochee River near Dunnellon, Fla., and along the valley of the Withlacoochee River westerly to deep water in the Gulf of Mexico. Its total length will be about 195 miles from deep water in the Atlantic Ocean to deep water in the Gulf of Mexico. Previous projects.-None. The portion of the St. Johns River included in this project is reported upon separately under the proj- ects for St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to ocean (p. 607), and "St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to Palatka" (p. 679). Existing project.-This provides for a sea-level ship canal across Florida by way of St. Johns River from its mouth to Palatka, thence RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 617 by way of the Oklawaha and Withlacoochee Rivers, to enter the Gulf near Port Inglis, connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. This canal will be 30 feet deep below mean sea level, 400 feet wide from Jacksonville to Palatka, 250 feet wide from Palatka to the Gulf, and from 500 to 1,000 feet wide in the Gulf channel. The total length from deep water to deep water is 195 miles. The project includes all work of dredging, excavation, construction of bridges, and regu- latory or control works, and all other works necessary for the completion of the project. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1934, is $143,000,000. The annual cost of maintenance upon completion is estimated (1934) to be $1,000,000 per annum for the first 5 years and $500,000 per annum thereafter. The existing project was authorized on August 30, 1935, under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act of 1935, approved April 8, 1935. Recommended modifications of project.-Under date of April 1, 1937, the Chief of Engineers recommended the construction of a sea- level ship canal following Route No. 13-B, having minimum depths of 33 feet increase to 34 feet for the outer 8.5 miles of the Gulf ap- proach channel; 400 feet in minimum bottom width from the Atlan- tic Ocean to a point in the Gulf 4.5 miles from shore, thence 500 feet wide for 5.4 miles, 730 feet from 7.0 miles, and 1,000 feet for 8.5 miles; and the protection of the Gulf approach channel by two jetties, that on the south side extending 17 miles from shore and that on the north 4.5 miles from shore, at an estimated cost of $197,921,000 for con- struction (exclusive of amounts previously expended) and $1,090,000 annually for maintenance, subject to the conditions that local inter- ests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all rights-of-way and other lands necessary for the construction and maintenance of the canal and accept the obligation of maintaining and operating the bridges started as a part of the relief project and of building, main- taining, and operating any further necessary highway crossings. (H. Doc. No. 194, 75th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-The Ship Canal Authority of the State of Florida, created by the State Legislature, is furnishing the right-of- way free of cost to the United States. Terminal facilities.-For terminal facilities at Jacksonville see Port Series No. 8, Corps of Engineers, and the report on the project for St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to the ocean (p. 607). Operations and results during fiscal year.-There were no opera- tions. Liquidations during the fiscal year reduced the cost of new work, $2,305. 37. The expenditures were minus $1,373.47. Condition at end of fscal year.-The existing project is about 3 percent completed. Approximately 32 percent of the total estimated clearing has been completed; about 22 percent of the dry earth ex- cavation has been completed; foundations for the highway bridge at Santos, Fla., have been completed and borings and surveys for two railroad bridge sites at Santos and one highway bridge site at Dun- nellon, Fla., are practically complete. Construction of the district office on the reservation at Camp Roosevelt at Ocala, Fla., is about 46 percent completed and general surveys are about 40 percent com- pleted. 618 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total cost has been $4,573,563.78 for new work. The total ex- penditures have been $5,099,209.57, all from Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable on July 1, 1938 ($21,363.22), less $181.26 accounts payable, is available for revocation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 _-- _-_ $4,573,563.78 Cosct I.J'KL of maintenano V1. ila L11 ullal--,u M Jun UV, )., ,---, 1RR 8 -,,-LUL, __ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938__--- 4, 573, 563. 78 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938____--- --- 515, 949. 93 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 5, 089, 513. 71 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 9, 877. 12 Gross total costs to June 30 ,1938------------------------ 5, 099, 390. 83 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938. - -- --- 181. 26 Net total expenditures---------------------------------_ 5, 099, 209. 57 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 11, 486. 10 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------5, 110, 695. 67 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------ . . ._ -------------- $4, 326, 707. 39 __-------------- $249, 161. 76 -$2, 305. 37 Cost of maintenance___-------- -------------- -------------------------------- Total expended ---------------------------- 4, 535, 867. 91 564, 715. 13 -1, 373. 47 Allotted..----------------------------- ---------- 5, 400,000.00 1 --233, 000. 00 -56, 304.33 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------- $66, 416. 96 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment 56 ,304. 33 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 10, 112. 63 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $5, 788.52 Less reimbursements collected---------------------- 7, 161. 99 -1, 373.47 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 11, 486. 10 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ---------------- 181. 26 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------ 2, 228. 51 2, 409. 77 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 9, 076. 33 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 9, 877. 12 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------------- 18, 953. 45 6. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM JACKSONVILLE, FLA., TO MIAMI, FLA. Location.-The waterway extends from Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., following the St. Johns River to the mouth of Pablo Creek, 23 miles, and thence following in general the line of a canal con- structed by the Florida Coast Line Canal & Transportation Co. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 842, 843, 844, 845, 846, and 847.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 15, 1844, July 13, 1892, August 18, 1894. and Deficiency Act of Feb- RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 619 ruary 26, 1896. The cost and expenditures on these projects to June 30, 1927, were $307,997.50, of which $94,775.25 was for new work and $213,222.25 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1825 of Annual Repbrt for 1915 and p. 655 of Annual Report for 1926.) Existing project.-This provides for an inland waterway in gen- eral 100 feet wide and 8 feet deep at local mean low water from Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., a distance of 372 miles, following the coastal route; and for a turning basin 8 feet deep, 400 feet wide and 800 feet long in the vicinity of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Depths in excess of those called for under this project already existed in the St. Johns River from Jacksonville to a point 23 miles east and also for a total of about 74 miles between the St. Johns River and. Miami, or about 25 percent of the total length of the project. The, project also includes the operation and maintenance of the bridge. near Palm Valley, the title to which was passed to the United States,, along with all other property of the Florida Coast Line Canal & Transportation Co., under the conditions of local cooperation. The mean range of tide is 3.8 feet at the St. Johns River, 0.7 foot in the Indian River at Fort Pierce, 1.8 feet in Lake Worth at the Port of Palm Beach terminals, 2.3 feet at the Port Everglades terminals, and 2.0 feet in Biscayne Bay. The extreme range is about 7.5 feet at the St. Johns River, 3 feet at Fort Pierce, and 4.5 feet in Biscayne Bay. Tidal effect is imperceptible at points along the waterway distant from inlets. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $7,271,500, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $129,000, including $3,500 for the operation and care of the bridge near Palm Valley. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21,1927 For a channel 8 feet deep and 75 feet wide from H. Doc. No. 586, 69th Cong., 2d sess.t Jacksonvilk: to Miami. July 3, 1930 . S. Dec. No. 71, 71st Cong., 2d sess. For a width of 100 feet ... -------------------- _- (2) Operation and care of the bridge near Palm Valley provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. Aug. 26, 1937 Turning basin in the vicinity of Jacksonville H. Doc. No. 180, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Beach. 1 Contain latest published maps. 2 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act of June 26, 1934. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, is subject to the condition that local interests provide, free of cost to the United States, all lands and rights-of-way necessary for the improvement and for its subsequent maintenance when and as required, and to the further condition that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, suitable highway connec- tions and a bulkhead along the south side of the basin on plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, and agree to maintain said bulkhead and the land approaches thereto as a public terminal open to all on equal terms. All prior conditions of local cooperation have been complied with except to provide suitable spoil areas fbr main- 620 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 tenance dredging. The land required for construction purposes un- der local cooperation applies to a total of approximately 124 miles, about one-third the length of the waterway. Terminal facilities.-Extensive terminals with railway and street ,connections are available in connection with the harbors at Jackson- ville and Miami. Terminals, with railway and highway connections, for coastwise vessels have been constructed at Fort Pierce (Indian River), Riviera (Lake Worth), and Port Everglades (Hollyivood Harbor). Municipal piers or wharves have been constructed at Titusville, Cocoa, Melbourne, and Vero Beach for handling general freight and at St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna, Eau Gallie, West Palm Beach, and Miami for the use of pleasure craft. At Titusville a yacht basin connected with the Intracoastal Water- way by a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide has been opened to the public. At Fort Pierce a channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide has been dredged by the United States from the Intracoastal Water- way to and up Taylor Creek to the United States Lighthouse Service Buoy Depot. Also a yacht basin connected with the Intracoastall Waterway by a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide has been opened to the public at Fort Pierce. There are also a number of privately owned piers, wharves, and landings at various points along the water- way. The facilities are considered adequate in general for the ex- isting commerce. (For further details on facilities at Jacksonville and Miami, see Port Series No. 8, revised, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year; maintenance.-The con- struction of a steel and concrete double-leaf bascule highway bridge to replace the temporary pontoon highway bridge near Palm Valley, in progress under contract at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed July 14, 1937. The cost was $4,009.57. The old pontoon bridge was dismantled and removed, under contract, from August 6 to 14, 1937, at a cost of $685.82. The United States pipe-line dredge Congaree, from December 8, 1937, to May 12, 1938, exclusive of the periods March 3 to 8 and March 21 to 23, 1938, removed 664,122 cubic yards of material in restoring project dimensions at 18 localities between the St. Johns River and Fort Pierce and between St. Lucie Inlet and Bakers Haul- over in Biscayne Bay. The cost was $83,867.38. Under the provi- sions of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930, the dredge Congaree removed 14,512 cubic yards of materials to pro- vide an approach channel leading from the project waterway to the yacht basin at Titusville. The cost was $1,500, including $500 con- tributed by local interests. The United States derrick boat D-1, from September 1 to 4, 1937, and from June 20 to 25, 1938, removed 5,670 cubic yards of material from a shoal 230 feet long, between the south edge of the turning basin and the highway bridge at Fort Pierce, and a shoal about 2 miles north of this bridge. The cost was $4.453.99. The cost of surveys and examinations was $13,375.93. Operating and care.-The pontoon highway bridge near Palm Val- ley, Fla., was operated and maintained to July 14, 1937, after which the new steel and concrete double-leaf bascule highway bridge was operated and maintained. A total of 2,923 floating craft was passed through the bridge. The cost was $3,751.98. The costs for the year were $107,892.69 for maintenance, including $500 contributed funds, and $3,751.98 for operating and care, a total RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 621 of $111,644.67. The expenditures were $125,955.59 from United States funds and $500 from contributed funds, a total of $126,455.59. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 99.7 per- cent completed. All work was completed in 1935 except the provision of the turning basin in the vicinity of Jacksonville Beach. The con- struction of a steel and concrete double-leaf bascule highway bridge near Palm Valley, Fla., to replace the temporary pontoon highway bridge at that locality, was completed in 1937. From St. Johns River to Melbourne project depth of 8 feet at mean low water existed in December 1937-January 1938, except at one locality in Mosquito Lagoon where the limiting depth was 7.5 feet; from Melbourne to New River a depth of 8 feet existed in March 1938 except at the Monet bridge where the limiting depth was 6.6 feet; and thence to Miami project depth of 8 feet existed in November 1937. Project width of 100 feet is reduced at a number of localities by bridges. The provision of a turning basin in the vicinity of Jacksonville Beach remains to be done to complete the project. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, have been as follows: New work Maintenance Operating Total Regular funds -------------------------- $5, 051, 605. 99 $1, 516, 875. 39 $12, 687. 83 $6, 581, 169. 21 Public Works funds ........- 2, 199, 841. 72 2, 199,841. 72 Total ---------------------------- 7, 251, 447. 71 1, 516, 875. 39 12, 687.83 8, 781, 010. 93 The expenditures have been $6,575,775.41 regular funds and $2,199,- 841.72 Public Works funds, a total of $8,775,617.13 United States funds. Under contributed funds the cost and expenditures have been $500 for maintenance. In addition the sum of $3,179.07 was expended between July 1, 1934, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable on July 1, 1938 ($101,286.04) will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $7, 624. 46 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. dredge Congaree, 5 months, November 1938 to March 1939, removing shoals throughout the project as required------------------------------------------------ 89, 161. 58 Maintenance (operation and care throughout the year of highway bridge over waterway at Palm valley) : Operation----------------------------------------- $3, 750 Ordinary repairs ------------------------------------ 475 Emergencies _.---------------- 275 4, 500. 00 Total for all work--------------------------------------101, 286. 04 The additional sum of $109,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Execute, by contract, during the period February-April 1940, the dredging required to complete the project, involving the con- struction of an approach channel anid turning basin in the vicinity of Jacksonville Beach, Fla-_-_-------------------------------- $20, 000 622 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. dredge Congaree 5 months, Novem- ber 1939 to March 1940, removing shoals throughout the project as required------------------------------------ ------------------ $85, 000 Maintenance (operation and care throughout the year of highway bridge over waterway at Palm Valley): Operation _----------------- $3, 900 Ordinary repairs----------------------------------------- 400 Emergencies--------------------------------------------- 200 4, 500 Total for all work----------------------------------------- 109, 500 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938- -- -------- $7, 346, 222. 96 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 11, 745, 964. 54 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 , 092, 187. 50 9---------- Undistributed costs June 30, 1938- 2, 185. 93 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 9, 094, 373. 43 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 44. 73 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938- 9, 094, 418. 16 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 7, 624. 46 Net total expenditures___ 1 9, 086, 793. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938___ 101, 241. 31 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 2 9, 188, 035. 01 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of n ew work $2, 768, 822. 93 ...-------------- $836, 322. 39 - $3, 163. 93 ------------- .............. Cost of maintenance . -- - 119, 482. 13 532, 233. 35 336, 004. 28 $224, 533. 07 $111, 144. 67 Total cost _ -- 2, 888 305. 06 1, 368, 555. 74 332,840.35 224,533.07 111, 144. 67 Total expended _----- .- 2,875 212. 82 1,133, 013. 47 350, 168. 48 218, 604. 46 125, 955. 59 Allotted-_ 2,589, 263.62 . .-----.-.----- 270, 822. 27 487, 073. 75 23, 000. 00 193, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937______ $34, 196. 90 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------- $103, 500 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938----------------- 89, 500 193, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for__ 227, 196. 90 Gross amount expended--------------------- $129, 726. 03 Less reimbursements collected- 3, 770.44 125, 955. 59 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------- 101, 241. 31 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 7, 624. 46 Balance available June 30, 1938 93, 616. 85 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------_ 44. 73 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------------ 93, 661. 58 1 Includes $3,179.07 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 2 In addition, $500 contributed funds expended for maintenance under authority of act of Mar. 4, 1915. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 623 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - --- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- --- of existing project - - - - - - - - - - - - $20, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- - -- - -- --- For new work 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20, 000. 00 For maintenance 3 89, 500. 0( - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - Total _ _ 09, 500. 00 3 Exclusive of available funds. 7. ST. AUGUSTINE HARBOR, FLA. Location.--Located on the east coast of Florida, about 33 miles south of the entrance to St. Johns River and about 180 miles north of Fort Pierce Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 842 and 1243.) Previous projects.-Acts approved March 2, 1829, and June 27, 1834, appropriated a total of $302.84 for a survey of the harbor and the bar at the entrance. The River and Harbor Act approved Au- gust 11, 1888, authorized the improvement of the harbor subject to a subsequent report of a board of engineers. The total costs and ex- penditures under these authorizations were $71,302.84 for new work. (For further details see p. 284 of the Annual Report for 1904.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 200 feet wide and 27 feet deep at mean low water to be dredged from the ocean through North Point to deep water in Tolomato River opposite the mouth of Matanzas River and protected at its outer end by a steel-sheet-pile sand trap extending from the coast north of and par-, allel to the cut. The length of the channel will be approximately 4,500 feet from the 27-foot contour in the ocean to North Point and thence 3,550 feet through the cut across the land point to the 20-foot depth contour in the Tolomato River. The mean range of tide at the existing inlet is about 4.5 feet, with storm tides as much as 7 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1937, is $275,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects but including $137,500 to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $25,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 555, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the condition that local interests furnish the necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas, and contribute 50 percent or not to exceed $137,- 500 toward the cost of construction. Terminal facilities.-There are four timber docks on the Matan- zas water front of St. Augustine, one being the municipal yacht dock south of the highway bridge, one a fish dock, and two private docks. The principal terminals are the numerous shrimp docks located in the San Sebastian River which flows southward through the city into, the Matanzas River below the bridge; these consist of timber wharves, with frame and corrugated-iron warehouses erected on them. The, present terminals have highway connections, and several of the shrimp docks have rail connections. They are adequate for existing commerce and yacht traffic, but there are no terminals suitable for an extensive general commerce. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 40 !624 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done, and no costs or expenditures have been incurred under the existing project. Along the St. Augustine water front the Matanzas River is about one-half mile wide, and natural channels exist in which available depths of 8 to 25 feet are found. From the junction of the Matanzas and Tolomato Rivers seaward through the existing inlet, a natural channel from 800 to 1,200 feet wide between the 12-foot contours, and from 20 to 38 feet deep, extends into the ocean, but shifting sand bars exist across the ocean entrance to the inlet channel on which the limiting depth in October 1937 was approximately 7 feet. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $275,000 (including $137,500 to be contributed by local interests) can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new work as follows: Dredging, by contract, during period October 1939 to February 1940, en- trance channel through North Point, 200 feet wide and 27 feet deep__ $220, 000 Construct, by contract, during the period November 1939 to January 1940, a steel-sheet-pile sand trap extending from the coast line north of and parallel to dredged cut---------------------------------- 55, 000 Total for new work --------------------------------------- 275, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---- - - $71, 302.84 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--- . ---- - - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 71, 302. 84 Net total expenditures_--------- --- 71, 302. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 71, 302. 84 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---------------- 137, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -------------------------------- 137, 500. 00 1 In addition, $137,500 to be contributed by local interests. 8. COURTENAY CHANNEL, FLA. Location.-Courtenay is on the east coast of Florida on the west shore of Merritt Island, 150 miles south of Jacksonville. Merritt Island is on the eastern side of Indian River which forms a part of the Intracoastal Waterway from Jacksonville to Miami. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey charts Nos. 844 and 1245.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a side channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the channel of the Intracoastal Water- way to and including a turning basin of the same depth at Courtenay. The channel is to be about 8,800 feet long, and the turning basin to be formed by widening the channel at its easterly end to a width of 250 feet over a trapezoidal area averaging 550 feet in length. There is little tidal variation in the Indian River at Courtenay, changes in water elevation being due almost entirely to wind action. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1937, is $31,000 with $1,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 504, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 625 Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, and agree to provide suitable terminal facilities which will be open to all on equal and reasonable terms and which will have adequate highway con- nections. Terminal facilities.-A privately owned, dredged slip about 400 feet long, from 50 to 75 feet wide, and 1/ to 31/2 feet deep was for- merly used in transporting citrus fruit from Courtenay to the main- land. A privately owned warehouse about 100 feet long and 25 feet wide is located at the head of the slip. These facilities are not now in use. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred. In April 1937, the con- trolling depths were about 21/2 feet in the channel and about 1/2 foot in the turning basin for somewhat reduced width. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $31,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, during the period August-November 1939, of an approach channel from tho Intracoastal Waterway and a turning basin at Courtenay. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 - -- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- Net total expenditures.--------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 - ......... Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project_--------------- $31, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work--------------------------------------------- 31, 000 9. EAU GALLIE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-The harbor is a landlocked basin in Elbow Creek, a small stream emptying into the Indian River, through which the Intracoastal Waterway passes, at Eau Gallie, Fla., 176 miles south of the St. Johns River and 174 miles north of Miami Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey charts Nos. 844, 845, and 1246.) Existing project.-This authorizes the enlargement of the improve- ment constructed by local interests by providing for a turning basin 300 feet wide, 600 feet long, and 8 feet deep in Elbow Creek, and a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the basin to the 8-foot contour in the Indian River, with a view to providing connection with the Intracoastal Waterway. The length of this dredged channel is to be approximately 2,100 feet and the additional distance to the channel of the Intracoastal Waterway is about 2,600 feet. Lunar tides in this section of the Indian River are negligible, fluctuations of the water surface being caused chiefly by wind. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1937, is $11,100, with $500 annually for maintenance. The existing project was adopted 626 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 497, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the condition that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required. Local interests have dredged an entrance channel 7 feet deep and 50 feet wide from the mouth of Elbow Creek about 1,500 feet upstream to Eau Gallie Harbor, ending in a turning basin in the harbor about 200 feet wide and 500 feet long. The total cost of the improvements by local interests is reported to have been $20,000. Terminal facilities.-A privately owned boat yard in Eau Gallie Harbor provides more than 600 feet of docking space, used chiefly by pleasure boats, free of charge. A marine railway and repair and storage facilities are also available there. The city of Eau Gallie has constructed a timber pier about 350 feet long located on the west shore of the Indian River about one-half mile north of the harbor. The terminals have highway but no rail connections. The facilities are adequate for the present needs of navigation, except at certain times during the winter season, when they are taxed to accommodate resident and visiting pleasure craft. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The United States has done no work toward the enlargement of the improvement as constructed by local interests and no costs or expenditures have been incurred under the project. Natural depths of 7 to 12 feet are available in Indian River from the mouth of Elbow Creek to the Intracoastal Waterway. About March 1937, the controlling depths were about 61/ feet in the dredged basin and 6 feet for a width of about 40 feet in the entrance channel. Under the provisions of section 3 of the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930, the United States expended $998.98 during the fiscal year 1935 for maintenance dredg- ing throughout the improvement constructed by local interests, but the costs and expenditures for this work have been included under those shown for the Intracoastal Waterway from Jacksonville, Fla., to Miami, Fla. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $11,100 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, during the period August-September 1939, of an approach channel and turning basin in Elbow Creek. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------------- Net total expenditures Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_ Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------------------- $11, 100 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work--------------------_ 11, 100 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 627 10. MELBOURNE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-Melbourne Harbor occupies a small landlocked basin in the mouth of Crane Creek, a small stream which empties into the Indian River at Melbourne, Fla., 178.5 miles south of the St. Johns River and 170.5 miles north of the turning basin at Miami Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 845.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 100 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean low water from that depth in the In- dian River to and in Crane Creek, with a turning basin of the same depth 800 feet long and 400 feet wide at the inner end. There is little tidal variation in that part of the Indian River, changes in water elevation being due almost entirely to wind action. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $18,000. The latest (1935) estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 390, 74th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the condition that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, any lands needed for the improvement. These requirements have been fully complied with except that spoil areas for future maintenance have not been furnished. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a municipal timber marginal wharf about 250 feet long, a boat-storage shed and ways, a small pier and warehouse used by a freight-boat line, and several small privately owned boathouses and docks. The facilities are adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred. The controlling depth in the entrance channel and turning basin previously provided by local interests was 4.1 feet at mean low water in September 1937. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($18,000), will be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, dur- ing August-October 1938, to complete the project, involving the con- struction of an entrance channel and turning basin. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of com- merce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-___ Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- $18,000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------------18, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost of maintenance .......-----.....-------------- ......-----------....------------.....--------................ otal expended -------------------- ...-------------. Allotted.....----------..................... -------------- .........------------. -----..........-.... $18, 000 628 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938______---------------------------------------- $18, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ___------------ --------- 18, 000. 00 11. FORT PIERCE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-Located on the east coast of Florida, about 213 miles south of the entrance to St. Johns River and about 124 miles north of the entrance to Miami Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1247, 582, and 845.) Existing project.-This contemplates the maintenance and the am- plification of the project developed by private interests to provide a channel 350 feet wide at the 27-foot contour in the ocean, tapering to 200 feet wide at station 100, thence 200 feet wide to station 30, thence flaring to a turning basin 750 feet in width, the depth to be 25 feet in the basin and in the channel to station 130, and thence 27 feet deep to the 27-foot contour in the ocean. The entrance, as con- structed by local interests, is protected by two parallel rubblestone jetties with revetment extensions at their inner ends 900 feet apart,. the north jetty and revetment being about 3,500 feet long, and the south jetty and revetment about 3,200 feet long. The mean range of tide is about 2.6 feet at the entrance, and 0.7 foot at the terminal, with northeast storm tides as high as 5 feet above mean low water. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, was $322,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $250,000 for initial restoration, $50,000 per year for a period of 4 years and $30,000 a year thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Deficiency Act of Mar. 4, The expenditure of $20,000 for dredging Specified in act. 1931. the channel, provided that local in- terests agree to maintain said channel. War Department Appropri- The expenditure of up to $30,000 for Do. ation Act, Mar. 4, 1933. dredging the channel. Aug. 30, 1935 (maintenance For maintaining the channels, jetties, H. Doec. No. 252, 72d Cong., 1st included in Public Works and revetments, and the enlargement sess. Administration program of the channels and turning basin to Rivers and Harbors Committee. Sept. 6, 1933). the existing project dimensions. Doc. No. 21, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These consist of two earth-filled piers re- tained by steel sheet piling and enclosing a slip 200 feet wide by 330 to 350 feet long. These piers afford a berthing space of about 1,200 feet. A warehouse, 70 by 200 feet, is situated on the south pier and a precooling plant, 105 by 363 feet, occupies the north pier, just land- ward of which is another warehouse, 50 by 100 feet. The north pier is served by railway and both piers by highway connections. Fur- ther north there is tank storage for petroleum products. The facili- ties are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to a depth of 27 feet in widening and deepening the entrance channel on the outer bar to project dimensions, drilling and blasting operations were begun August 19, and dredging was commenced RIVERS AND HARBORS--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 629 December 8, 1937, and completed February 2, 1938. A total of 124,066, cubic yards of material was removed at a cost of $139,649.87 for new work. A decrease adjustment of $21.08 was made in cost of new work dredging completed under contract during the previous fiscal year. The costs of hired labor surveys preliminary to dredging and of surveys and examinations to determine channel conditions were $509.44 for new work and $1,581.43 for maintenance. The costs for the year were $140,138.23 for new work and $1,581.43 for maintenance, a total of $141,719.66. The expenditures were $104,139.69, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1938 by the completion of all required dredging. The rehabilitation of the jetties constructed by local interests was com- pleted in 1934 and both jetties are now in good condition. The con- trolling depth at mean low water in the outer bar section in June 1938 was 23.6 feet and in March 1938 the controlling depths in the remainder of the project were as follows: Channel between the land revetments, 25 feet; across Indian River, 23.1 feet for a width of 175, feet; and in the turning basin, 23.7 feet. Under regular funds the costs of the existing project have been $337,182.67 for new work and $123,982.58 for maintenance, a total of $461,165.25, and the expenditures have been $421,457.85. Under Public Works funds the cost and expenditures have been $250,000 for maintenance. The total cost, all funds, has been $711,165.25, of which $337,182.67 was for new work and $373,982.58 for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $671,457.85. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($76,882.11), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938_ $39, 782. 73, Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo in bar cut and in channel between the jetties, during August and Sep- tember 1938------------------------------- 37, 099. 38 Total for all work 882. 11 7-------------------------------- The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo in bar cut and in channel between the jetties, during August and September 1939-- $27, 000, Dredging, by contract, in channel across Indian River and in turn- ing basin, 2 months, March-April 1940------------------------- 23, 000, Total for maintenance-------------------------------------- 50, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $337, 182. 67 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------_ 373, 982. 58 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 711, 165. 25 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 --------- 75. 33 Net total cost to June 30, 1938----------------------------711, 240. 58 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------39, 782. 73 Net total expenditures-------------- 671, 457. 85 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------- - 76, 882.11 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ---------- 748, 339. 96 '630 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C'ost of new work ................ _._.........._ $1,005. 51 $2, 942. 04 $193, 096. 89 $140, 138. 23 "Cost of maintenance --------- _.. $175, 699. 80 133, 971. 46 25, 647. 81 1, 423. 35 1, 581. 43 Total cost_--------------- 175, 699.80 134, 976. 97 28, 589. 85 194, 520. 24 141, 719. 66 Total expended........---------------- 135, 509. 20 183, 744.65 30, 788. 13 192, 340. 33 104,139. 69 Allotted...................--------------------- 299, 800. 00 44, 000. 00 193, 545. 80 131, 000. 00 30, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------$151, 021.80 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------------------30, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for-----------------------------181, 021.80 Gross amount expended-------------------------- $104, 217. 21 Less reimbursements collected --------------- 77. 52 104, 139. 69 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------76, 882. 11 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------- $39, 782. 73 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----------- 4, 750. 00 44, 532. 73 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 32, 349. 38 Amount that can be profitably1- expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 50, 000.00 1Exclusive of available funds. 12. LAKE WORTH INLET, FLA. Location.-Located on the east coast of Florida about 71 miles north of the entrance to Miami Harbor and is the entrance channel to the Port of Palm Beach. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1248 and 846.) Existing project.-This contemplates the maintenance and ampli- fication of the improvements constructed by local interests to pro- vide a channel 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the turning basin to station 65+00, thence flaring to a width of 300 feet at station 69+00, thence 300 feet wide to deep water in the ocean; for enlarg- ing the present turning basin to the eastward; for the removal of the obstructive point on the south side of the inlet; for the revet- ment of the banks of the inlet; and for restoration of the existing jetties. The jetties constructed at the entrance by local interests consist of two parallel rubblestone structures 800 feet apart, the north jetty and revetment being about 1,800 feet long and the south jetty 1,700 feet long. The mean range of tide is 2.8 feet at the inlet and 1.8 feet at the port of Palm Beach terminals. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1935, was $548,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $30,000. The existing project was authorized as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 631 Acts Work authorized Documents (1) Maintenance of improvement previously con- H. Doc. No. 185, 73d Cong., 2d sess. structed by local interests. (2) Deepening of channels and turning basin, as con- Recommended by Chief of Engineers structed by local interests, to 20 feet. to P. W. A., Oct. 17, 1934. Aug. 30,1935 Authorized the work previously approved by H. Doc. No. 185, 73d Cong., 2d sess., P. W. A., and for widening of the channels to and Rivers and Harbors Committee existing project dimensions, enlargement of Doc. No. 42, 74th Cong., 1st sess. turning basin, removal of obstructive point on (Contains latest published maps.) south side of the inlet, revetment of the banks of the inlet, and restoration of existing jetties. 1P. W. A. program March 13, 1934. 2P. W. A. program Dec. 10, 1934. Local cooperation.-The authorized work is subject to the condi- tion that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands needed for the disposal of dredged material and for the improvement, including title to the jetties and easements over strips of land adjacent to the channel through the inlet, which lie channel- ward of due east and west lines passing approximately 100 feet landward of the shore ends of the jetties. It is also stipulated that they shall provide a suitable site at the terminals for a Government depot for use in the maintenance of the waterways in the locality. Spoil areas have been provided as required. All other requirements have been complied with except that perpetual easements of access to the north and south easement areas have not been furnished. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a slip 720 feet long and 210 feet wide and 20 feet deep, with a steel warehouse 68 feet by 402 feet on the north side. A precooling plant 36 feet by 124 feet has been constructed north of the steel warehouse. Two nearby storage depots for petroleum products are connected with the terminals by pipe lines. Rail and highway connections, water supply, and other facilities have been provided to the warehouse and shipside. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Dredging in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year under a contract providing for widen- ing the channel at the inlet and across Lake Worth, and the enlarge- ment of the turning basin, all to project dimensions. was completed December 2, 1937. Approximately 2,850 linear feet of the channel through the inlet and on the easterly side of Lake Worth were com- pleted by the removal of 51,427 cubic yards of material. In addi- tion, 15,073 cubic yards of material were removed from spot shoals, located chiefly within an area 600 feet seaward of the area under new work dredging. The costs were $44,514.32 for new work and $4,345.69 for maintenance. The repair and restoration of the jetties and revetments, as constructed by local interests, including additional revetment construction, and the removal of the obstructive land point on the south side of the inlet, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year under contract, were completed June 22, 1938. The work accom- plished during the year consisted of: Picking up and replacing 4,912.97 cubic yards of old stone, and placing 6,341.45 tons of granite and 2,209.3 tons of Florida stone in the jetties; placing 3,883.71 tons of Florida stone in the revetments; placing 5,875.49 cubic yards of concrete in capping the south jetty; placing 1,281.3 tons of asphaltic concrete in the voids of the granite embankment at the sea end of the 632 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 north jetty; and the excavation of 11,204 cubic yards of material from the land point at the south side of the inlet. Final survey to determine the total quantities of work accomplished under the con- tract was in progress at the close of the fiscal year. The cost was $212,164.10 for new work. The cost of surveys and examinations was $827.52 for maintenance. The costs for the year were $256,678.42 for new work and $5,173.21 for maintenance, a total of $261,851.63. The expenditures were $325,334.06, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. The enlargement and deepening of the entrance channel and turning basin originally constructed by local interests was completed in 1937, and the rehabilitation of the stone jetties and revetments and the removal of the obstructive land point on the south side of the inlet were completed in 1938. As reconstructed, the north jetty and revetment are, respectively, 950 feet and 1,500 feet long; the jetty has been capped with concrete for a distance of 850 feet extending from the shoreward end and the voids in the granite enrockment forming the sea end of the structure have been filled with asphaltic concrete. The south jetty and revetment are, respectively, 1,890 feet and 420 feet long; the jetty has been capped with cdncrete for a distance of 1,790 feet from the shoreward end. Asphaltic concrete was not placed in the voids of the granite enrock- ment at the sea end of this jetty. The turning basin was constructed 700 feet wide for a distance of 700 feet and thence, in a distance of about 850 feet, converging to a width of 200 feet at its junction with the channel. When last ascertained, the controlling dimensions were as follows: Outer bar, 16.8 feet for a width of 150 feet in June 1938; between the revetments, 20 feet for a width of 275 feet in December 1937; across Lake Worth, 19 feet for a width of 200 feet in Decem- ber 1937; and in the turning basin, 20 feet in October 1937. Under regular funds the costs of the existing project have been $555,474.17 for new work and $90,242.24 for maintenance, a total of $645,716.41, and the expenditures have been $605,989.97. Under Public Works funds the costs and expenditures have been $80,000 for new work and $30,000 for maintenance, a total of $110,000. The total cost, all funds, has been $755,716.41, of which $635,474.17 was for new work and $120,242.24 for maintenance. The total expendi- tures have been $715,989.97. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($92,840.49), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938-------------------------------- $40, 584. 34 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo in bar cut and in the channel across Lake Worth during July and August 1938 and March 1939_------------------ --------------- 52, 256. 15 Total for all work-------------------------------------- 92, 840. 49 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo in the bar cut and in the channel across Lake Worth, 2 months, September-October 1939. RIVERS AND HIARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 633 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work ito June 30, 1938-------------- --------- $635, 474. 17 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- 120, 242. 24 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 755, 716. 41 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 857. 90 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 756, 574. 31 Minus accounts payable Jdne 30, 1938--------------------------40, 584. 34 Net total expenditures-----------------------------------715, 989. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------92, 840. 49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-_. 808, 830. 46 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .----- __ $80, 182. 94 $10, 119. 70 $286, 836.46 $256, 678. 42 Cost of maintenance ............. $31, 086. 77 20, 699. 75 26, 837. 90 38, 101. 26 5, 173. 21 Total cost- 31, 086. 77 100, 882. 69 36, 957. 60 324, 937. 72 261, 851. 63 'Total expended 29, 126. 24 95, 578. 46 43, 147. 63 222, 803, 58 325, 334. 06 Allotted------------------------- 60, 000. 00 98, 000. 00 458, 491. 50 72, 338. 96 120,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------$298, 174. 55 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936_------------------------ $25, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937 5, 000. 00 6--------------___ Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------- 30, 000. 00 190 -LYV v l00 00 . v Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ --- 418, 174. 55 Gross amount expended---------------------------$325, 491. 18 Less reimbursements collected---------- 57. 12 1------------- 325, 334. 06 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 _.----_____ 92, 840. 49 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------ $40, 584. 34 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_ - _____- 47,481. 99 88, 066. 33 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------____ 4, 774. 16 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------ 30, 000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 13. PALM BEACH, FLA., SIDE CHANNEL AND BASIN Location.-On the east coast of Florida about 71 miles north of the entrance to Miami Harbor, and on the easterly side of Lake Worth, south of and connecting with the entrance channel at Lake Worth Inlet, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey charts Nos. 846 and 1248.) Existing project.-This provides for an anchorage basin 16 feet deep in Lake Worth opposite Tangier Avenue, Palm Beach, Fla., and a channel of the same depth 150 feet wide connecting the basin with 634 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 the Lake Worth Inlet channel to the north. The mean range of tide in Lake Worth is 1.8 feet; the storm range is about 6 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1938, is $228;000, of which the total cost to the United States shall not exceed $140,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 705, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the condition that responsible local agencies give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide, without cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas, properly bulkheaded, for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, and pay one-half of the cost of the initial dredging, provided the total cost to the United States shall not exceed $140,000. Terminal facilities.-At West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, there are several wharves of which two are municipally owned, three are club wharves, and the remainder are privately owned. The wharves are used almost exclusively by pleasure craft during the winter season. The facilities are considered inadequate for the present needs of pleasure craft but local interests are considering the provision of additional facilities in the near future. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred. The controlling depths at the site of the proposed improvement ascertained in May 1938 were about 6 feet for a width of 600 feet in the basin and 5.9 feet in the channel. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $228,000 (including $114,000 to be contributed by local interests) can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new work dredging, by contract, during the period October 1939-February 1940, of an approach channel in Lake Worth from the Lake Worth Inlet Channel to and including a turning basin adjacent to the town of Palm Beach. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ -- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $114, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -------------------------------------- 114 000.00 1 In addition, $114,000 to be contributed by local interests. 14. HOLLYWOOD HARBOR (PORT EVERGLADES), FLA. Location.-Located on the east coast of Florida, about 23 miles north of Miami and about 48 miles south of Lake Worth Inlet (West Palm Beach). The site of the harbor is at Lake Mabel. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 546, 847, and 1248.) Existing project.-This contemplates the maintenance and amplifi- cation of the improvement constructed by local interests to provide: RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 635 A channel 35 feet deep, 500 feet wide at its seaward end, converging to 400 feet at the jetty entrance, thence converging to 300 feet at a point.1,000 feet within the jetty entrance, and thence 300 feet wide to the existing turning basin; and for the completion to a depth of 35 feet, and the extension northward, of the turning basin to provide a basin 1,200 feet long, 1,550 feet wide over the westerly 750 feet of its length, and thence reducing to a width of 1,200 feet at the easterly side. The entrance channel is approximately 7,200 feet long and is protected by two converging, angular stone jetties constructed at the entrance, 500 feet apart at the outer ends and 1,200 feet apart and parallel for a distance of 800 feet at the shore ends. The north jetty is about 1,450 feet and the south jetty 1,250 feet in length. Both jetties were built to 6 feet above mean low water with top widths of 6 feet at the shore ends and 12 feet at the sea ends, and with side slopes 1 on 1/2. Two parallel steel-sheet piling bulkheads, 800 feet apart, protect the land points from erosion. The mean range of tide is 2.6 feet at the entrance and 2.3 feet at the terminals; the extreme range under storm conditions is about 6.5 feet at the entrance. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $1,769,000. The latest (1938) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $37,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Maintenance of the harbor as constructed by local H. Doc. No. 357, 71st Cong., 2d sess interests. Aug. 30, 1935 For enlarging the entrance channel to existing Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. project dimensions and completing the turning No. 25, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' basin to 1,200 feet square. June 20, 1938 For enlarging the turning basin to provide existing H. Doc. No. 545, 75th Cong., 3d sess.1 project dimensions by adding a trapezoidal area 350 feet wide on the north side. I Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The improvement authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935, is subject to the condition that local interests provide suitable areas for the disposal of dredged ma- terial during construction and subsequent maintenance. Spoil areas for construction have been furnished. In authorizing the enlarge- ment of the turning basin, the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, imposed the condition that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, the necessary lands for the enlargement of the basin, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work, and for subsequent maintenance as required, and agree to provide the slips, piers, and other terminal facilities necessary for the full utilization of the improvement. Terminal facilities.-These consist of one slip about 1,200 feet long by 300 feet wide, with steel bulkhead at the end and both sides, pro- viding about 2,700 feet of berthing space, with a depth of 35 feet. A steel warehouse and a precooling plant have been built, with railway and highway connections. Equipment for the transfer of railroad freight cars to and from car ferries has been installed. Three nearby tank storage depots for petroleum products are connected with the 636 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 terminals by pipe lines. The facilities are considered adequate for present needs, though extensive additions are contemplated. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to complete the turning basin to 1,200 feet square and 30, feet deep, which was completed during the latter part of the previous fiscal year, an additional 4,474 cubic yards of material was accepted. The cost was $3,111.03 for new work. Under a contract for dredging to enlarge the existing entrance channel to project width and to deepen the entire improvement, in- cluding the 1,200-foot square turning basin, to project depth of 35. feet, work was commenced February 14, 1938, and at the close of the fiscal year was about 24 percent completed. Approximately 274,794 cubic yards of material were removed and 1,975 linear feet of the channel at its outer end completed. The cost was $234,986.62 for new work. The cost of hired-labor surveys preliminary to dredging was $2,499.27 for new work. The cost for the year was $240,596.92 for new work. The expendi- tures were $186,751.72. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 28 percent completed. Local interests have constructed an entrance channel 210 feet wide, 35 feet deep, and about 6,900 feet long leading from the ocean to the turning basin, and have constructed two con- verging angular jetties to protect the entrance channel. The United States has completed the turning basin dredged by local interests to 1,200 feet square and to a minimum depth of 30 feet; the entrance channel has been deepened to 35 feet and enlarged to project widths for a distance of 1,975 linear feet, beginning at the seaward end, under an existing contract. The repair of the north and south jetties was completed in the calendar year 1932, and both jetties are now in fair condition. The controlling depths at mean low water were 31.5 feet for a width of 200 feet in the entrance channel in May 1938, and 30.5 feet for an area 1,200 feet square in the turning basin in May 1937. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the com- pletion of the enlargement of the entrance channel to project dimen- sions and the deepening of the 1,200-foot square turning basin to a depth of 35 feet under an existing contract, and the future enlarge- ment of the turning basin 350 feet to the north. The costs of the existing project have been $487,719.80 for new work and $92,466.63 for maintenance, a total of $580,186. 43. The total expenditures have been $459,830.08. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($828,626.73), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------- $120, 997. 79 New work: Complete, during February 1939, existing contract for provision of a depth of 35 feet-- -- 628. 94 7-------------------707, Total for new work------------------------------------- 828, 626. 73 The additional sum of $529,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Begin, during November 1939, by contract, and complete during April 1940, the dredging required to enlarge the turning basin 350 feet on the north side, completing the project---------- - $459, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 637 Maintenance: Repair of the jetties, by contract during the period December 1939-March 1940------------------------------------------- $50, 000 Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo during December 1939__ ------------------------------------- 20,000 Total for all work ----- 529, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- $487, 719. 80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------- 92, 466. 63 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------- ___ 580, 186. 43 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938__------------------------------ 641. 44 Net total cost to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 580, 827. 87 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 120, 997. 79 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 459, 830. 08 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------828, 626. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 1,288, 456. 81 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ....-------------- -------------- $5, 983. 71 $24. 14 115. 03 $241, $240,596.92 Cost of maintenance ...------------ $13, 962. 07 30,294.80 .-- ----- 17. 67 Total cost ....---------------- 13,962.07 36,278.51 24.14 241,132.70 240, 596.92 Total expended....----------------- 7, 461.12 40,910.44 1, 893.16 174,621.55 186,751.72 Allotted.--. ------------------- 44, 904.80 000. 00 15, -9, 640. 08 260, 000. 00 930, 00 000. Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------_ $85, 378. 45 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------- 940, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------_ 1,025,378. 45 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----7------------ 10,000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for , 015, 378. 45 1------------------------- Gross amount expended-------------------------------- 186, 751. 72 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------828, 626. 73 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------- $120, 997. 79 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ----------- 707, 628. 94 828, 626. 73 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------------------------- -459, ___ 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 459, 000. 00 For maintenance ------------------------------------------ 70, 000. 00 Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- - - - - - - - - - - 529, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 15. MIAMI HARBOR (BISCAYNE BAY), FLA. Location.-Biscayne Bay is a large, shallow, salt-water sound lying between the Florida Keys and the mainland on the east coast of Florida near the southern extremity of the peninsula. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 547, 583, 847, and 1248.) 638 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Ewisting project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 500 feet wide from that depth in the ocean to near the outer end of the north jetty, thence 300 feet wide through the entrance and across Biscayne Bay to the turning basin in front of the municipal terminals at Miami, enlarging the turning basin, the southerly boundary of which is to be in prolongation of the south edge of the 30-foot slip to be dredged by the city of Miami, and for two parallel rubblestone jetties, 1,000 feet apart, the north one to be 3,000 feet long and the south one 2,750 feet long. The present approved dimensions for the turning basin are 1,400 feet from the west end of Biscayne Bay Channel to the terminals, and 1,350 feet in width. The total length of the waterway under improvement is about 6 miles. The mean tidal variation is 2.5 feet at the entrance and 2 feet in the bay. The extreme variation is about 4.5 feet at the entrance. Strong easterly winds raise the water level about 1.5 feet at the entrance and 1 foot in the bay. Strong westerly winds lower the water level about 1 foot at the entrance and about 0.5 foot in the bay. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $7,004,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $80,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 13,1902 An 18-foot channel in a land cut across the penin- H. Doc. No. 662, 56th Cong., 1st sess. sula and construction of the north jetty. (Annual Report, 1900, p. 1987.) Mar. 2, 1907 Construction of the south jetty and for a channel Specified in act. width of 100 feet. July 25,1912 Enlarging the channel to 20-foot depth and 300- H. Ifoc. No. 554, 62d Cong., 2d sess. foot width, and extending the jetties. Mar. 3,1925 Deepening the channels to 25 feet, mean low water, H. Doc. No. 516, 67th Cong., 4th sess. with present project widths at the entrance and a width of 200 feet across Biscayne Bay. July 3,1930 A channel width of 300 feet across the bay and en- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. larging the municipal turning basin, with ex- No. 15, 71st Cong., 2d sess. penditures thereon limited to $200,000. Aug. 30, 19351 A depth of 30 feet from the ocean to and in the Senate Committee 2 Print, 73d Cong., turning basin, with the existing authorized 2d sess. project widths, including the 300-foot width in the channel across the bay. Aug. 26, 1937 Extending the turning basin 200 feet to the south- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. ward. No. 86, 74th Cong., 2d sess.2 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program Jan. 3, 1934. 2 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperatio.-The work included in the Public Works pro- gram and adopted by River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, is subject to the provision that local interests furnish satisfactory assurances that suitable and sufficient slips and berths adequate for the full utilization of the increased depth will be provided at the terminals at Miami. The construction of the required facilities was completed during October 1937. The work performed also included dredging to a depth of 30 feet an extension of approximately 100 by 500 feet to the south side of the turning basin to facilitate the move- ment of vessels to and from municipal pier No. 3. The latter work covers a portion of the area deepening of which was authorized by Congress in the River and Harbor Act approved August 26, 1937. All prior requirements have been complied with. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 639 Terminal facilities.-There are three municipal piers, with ample warehouse space, and depths of 28 to 30 feet of water and one municipal open wharf, with a controlling depth of 14 feet in the slip; these have an aggregate berthing space of about 7,383 feet. The piers have railway and highway connections, while the wharf has highway connections only. Two of the piers have been leased to steamship companies. The others are open to the public. There are 11 other wharves having a total berthing space of about 4,315 feet, 10 with 17 to 30 feet, and 1 with 4 to 13 feet of water. In addition to these, 6,250 feet of berthing space have been completed on Termi- nal Island, 2,250 feet having 25 feet and 4,000 feet having 18 feet of water. A municipal yacht anchorage with a depth of 16 feet and a municipal yacht basin have been constructed for the use of pleasure craft. The facilities are inadequate for present needs from 4 to 5 winter months each year, but are adequate for the remainder of the time. (See Port Series No. 8, Part 2, revised 1936, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to widen the existing 30-foot by 200-foot channel across Biscayne Bay to a width of 300 feet, work was commenced December 9, 1937, and completed April 2, 1938. There were removed 1,043,529 cubic yards of material, at a cost of $553,864.92 for new work. The costs of hired labor surveys preliminary to dredging, surveys and examinations to determine the condition of the channels, and of work involved in the care and preservation of the United States reservation at Miami Beach were $1,930.39 for new work and $7,448.12 for main- tenance. The costs for the year were $555,795.31 for new work and $7,448.12 for maintenance, a total of $563,243.43. The expenditures were $569,020.10, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 95 percent completed. The jetties were completed during the calendar year 1929 and the dredging was completed during the calendar year 1938, except that the turning basin has been constructed only 1,150 feet wide; a small amount of the widening of this basin 200 feet to the southward has been accomplished by the city of Miami. The total length of the completed north jetty and revetment is 4,688 feet, and the completed south jetty and revetment, 3,850 feet. The two rubble- stone jetties and revetments at the entrance are in fair condition. The project depth of 30 feet at mean low water for the full contemplated widths existed on the Outer Bar Cut, the Bar Cut, and in the channel between the jetties in December 1935, and in the channel across Bis- cayne Bay in March 1938; in December 1935 the turning basin was 30 feet deep for a width of 1,140 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the widening of this basin to a width' of 1,350 feet. Under regular funds the costs have been $4,257.594 for new work and $1,242,326.81 for maintenance, a total of $5,499,920.81, and the expenditures have been $5,536,334.73. Under Public Works funds the cost and expenditures have been $2,202,126.04 for new work. The total cost, all funds, has been $7,702,046.85, of which $6,459,720.04 was for new work and $1,242,326.81 for maintenance. The total expen- ditures have been $7,738,460.77. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-41 640 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable on July 1, 1938, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938___---------------------------------- $1, 532. 22 New work: Begin, during September 1938, by contract, and complete during November 1938, the dredging required to complete the project, involving the widening and deepening of the turning basin on the southerly side_ ---------------------------------------- 246, 957. 85 Maintenance: Care and preservation of the reservation-------------- $7, 000 Periodic and miscellaneous surveys-------------------- 7, 000 14, 000. 00 Total for all work----------------------------------___ 262,490. 07 The additional sum of $88,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Repair, by contract, during July-August 1939, the damaged por- tions of the jetties----------------------------------------- $40, 000 Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo throughout the chan- nels of the project as required, October-November 1939----------- 40, 000 Care and preservation of the reservation------------------------- 7,000 Periodic and miscellaneous surveys------------------------------ 1, 000 Total for maintenance ------------------------------ ... -- 88,000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30. 1938 -------------- --- $6, 459, 709 04' Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 1,242, i;.81! Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 7,702 046: 85 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------ 29 390. 80, Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------- 7, T, 437. 65 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------- -- 555. 34, 8,; Gross total costs to June 30, 1938----------------------- 7, 739, 992. 99 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------- 532. 22' 1----- Net total expenditures --------------------------- 7, 738, 460. 77 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 28, 434. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 7766,895. 50, Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.. ..---------- $375, 820. 68 $1, 463, 636. 97 $376, 311. 61 $1, 001. 57 $555, 795. 31 Cost of maintenance ---------- 243, 461.98 919. 27 14, 779. 50 21, 469. 08 7, 448. 12 Total cost-..........-------------- 619, 282. 66 1, 464, 556. 24 391, 091. 11 22, 470. 65 563, 243. 4& Total expende ......-- ---.-.. 548, 753. 65 1, 429, 263. 55 493, 980. 16 19, 757. 71 569, 020. 10 Allotted------------------------ 2, 484, 521. 86 23, 706. 62 -12, 000. 00 -16, 500. 00 597, 300. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_----------------------------- $154. 83; Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $806, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------- 7, 000. 001 813, 0000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------ - -813, 154. 83 Deductions on : corit of revocation of allotment ----------- 215, 700. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA, DISTRICT 641 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- $597, 454. 83 Gross amount expended_----- --------- $643, 617. 17 Less: Reimbursements collected---------- 74, 556.57 Receipts from sales ---------------- 40. 50 74, 597. 07 569, 020. 10 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------- 28, 434. 73 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------- --------- 1, 532. 22 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 26, 902. 51 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_--------------------------- 8, 555. 34 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------------ 35,457. 85 Amoun't allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------------- 225, 500. 0f9 Balance available for fiscal year 1939-------------------- 260, 957. 85 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 88,000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 16. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM MIAMI TO FLORIDA BAY, FLA. Location.-This section of the Intracoastal Waterway extends from Miami to Florida Bay, Fla. The route follows the bays and sounds and connecting waterways. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 3260 and 3261.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 75 feet wide and 7 feet deep at mean low water from Miami, Fla., to a point immedi- ately south of Mangrove Banks, Florida Bay, Fla., a distance of 63 miles. The mean range of tides varies from zero to 1.5 feet depending on the proximity to openings between the keys. Northerly winds lower the water level as much as 2 feet and southerly winds raise the water level a somewhat lesser amount. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1932, is $130,000, with maintenance estimated at the rate of $10,000 annually. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 44, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published maps are in the project document. Terminal facilities.-Exclusive of the terminal facilities reported for Miami Harbor, there are no terminals along this waterway. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for dredging to provide the project dimension waterway-7 feet deep at mean low water by 75 feet wide-work was commenced March 4. 1938, and temporarily suspended on May 9, 1938. The project dimension waterway was completed from Miami to a point about midway in Bakers Cut, a distance of about 53 miles, by the removal of 185.071 cubic yards of material at 10 shoals. The contract is about 74 percent completed. The cost was $124,182.86. The cost of hired labor surveys preliminary to this dredging was $1,546. 95. The total cost for the year was $125,729.81, all for new work. Th3 expenditures were $108.016.41. 642 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 74 percent completed. A channel 75 feet wide and 7 feet deep at maean low water was completed from Miami to a point about midway in Bakers Cut, a distance of about 53 miles, in May 1938. The con- trolling depth in the remaining 10 miles of waterway, ascertained in April 1938, was 5.3 feet; the completion of dredging in this 10-mile reach of the waterway, under an existing contract, remains to be done to complete the project. The costs have been $125,729.81 for new work and the expenditures have been $108,016.41. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($61,983. 59), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938_------------------------------__ $17, 713. 40 New work: Complete the project, during December 1938, involv- ing the completion of existing contract for the construction of the 7-foot by 75-foot channel from Miami to Florida Bay ....._ 44, 27. 19 Total for new work ___------------------------------------- 61, 983. 59 No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of commerce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 25, 729. 81. 1--------------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ - - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 -__-_ 125, 729. 81 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_ --------------------------- 17, 713. 40 Net total expenditures-------------------------- -- 108, 016. 41 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 61, 983. 59 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 170, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ---------- - ---------------- - -- ---------- $125, 729.81 Cost of maintenance----------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Total expended ---- -------------- -------- 108,016.41 Allotted .----------- - - -------- ------------------ ----------------- - 170, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------ $170,000.00 Gross amount expended------------------------------------- 108, 016.41 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 61, 983. 59 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------- $17, 713. 40 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------ 44, 270.19 61, 983. 59 17. KEY WEST HARBOR, FLA. Location.-Key West is located on the island of Key West, near the western end of the Florida Keys. It is about 516 statute miles from Jacksonville, 644 statute miles from New Orleans, and 220 miles south of the entrance to Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart Nos. 584 and 1252.) The harbor proper lies in front of the town. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 643 Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882. The cost and expenditures were $27,500, of which $25,000 was for the improvement work and $2,500 was for the survey. (For further details see p. 1827 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of coral heads and reefs from the main ship channel and anchorage, so as to give a clear depth of 30 feet at mean low water and a width in the channel of 300 feet; and for a northwest-entrance channel with a depth of 17 feet at mean low water and of sufficient width for navigation to be obtained by the construction of a stone jetty on each side of the entrance and by dredging; removing the middle ground to the extent of widening the channel opposite the.wharves to a width of 800 feet and a depth of 26 feet at mean low water. The mean range of tide is 2.5 feet at the northwest entrance and 1.3 feet in the main ship channel and in the harbor. The spring range of tide is 3.1 feet at the northwest entrance, and 1.6 feet in the main ship channel, and in the harbor. The estimate of cost of the east jetty at the northwest entrance was $500,000; for the extension of the east jetty, $200,000; and for the west jetty, $900,000; or $1,600,000 in all, exclusive of amounts ex- pended on previous projects. No approved estimate of cost of dredg- ing work at that entrance has been made. The estimated cost of the work in the main ship channel and the anchorage was $48,000. Estimated cost of the work in removing the middle ground was $321,200, or a total estimated cost of $1,969,200 for new work. The latest (1931) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance, exclusive of the jetties, is $13,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19, 1890 The northwest entrance ___ __--- - H. Doc. No. 145, 50th Cong., 2d sess. and H. Ex. Doc. No. 39, 51st Cong., 1st sess. (Annual Reports 1889, pp. 1328-1337, and 1890, pp. 1581-1596.) May 28, 1908 Application of funds already appropriated for Specified in act. the removal of certain reefs in the main ship channel. July 25,1912 The main ship channel and anchorage .-..... H. Doc. No. 706, 62d Cong., 2d sess.' July 18, 1918 Removing the middle ground___ H. Doc. No. 185, 65th Cong., 1st sess.1 1Contains the latest published maps of the channels involved. The latest map of the entire harbor is published in H. Doc. No. 680, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Terminal facilities.--These consist of four wharves and six piers. All have connections with city streets. Terminals are adequate for present needs and, with the exception of one wharf, are open to the public. In addition to the above there are four Government piers. (For further details see Port Series No. 8, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, as a whole, is about 50 percent completed, the remaining work being the com- pletion of the jetties at the northwest entrance channel, which is not considered necessary at this time. The west jetty is about 20 percent completed, the east jetty is about 67 percent completed, and the jetties as a whole are about 60 percent completed. Project dimen- 644 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 sions existed in the northwest entrance channel in March 1938, and in the main ship channel and in the middle ground when last ascertained. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $1,012,908.75 for new work and $213,000.67 for maintenance, a total of $1,225,909.42. The expenditures for new work include $345,887.16 for the removal of middle ground and $33,658.67 for work in the main ship channel, of which $2,274.44 was for the removal of coral heads under authority given in the special act of May 28, 1908. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $27,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging with the United States hopper dredge San Pablo during November and December 1939, involving the removal of shoals at the northwest entrance. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for new work, involving the completion of the jetties at the northwest entrance, for the reason that the limited commerce making use of the project does not justify the relatively high cost of this work. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $1, 040, 408. 75 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 213, 000. 67 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 1, 253, 409. 42 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 1, 253, 409.42 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------- -- 1, 253, 409. 42 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .- I Cost of new work ------- ----- --------------- - -------------- -- --- -------------- Cost of maintenance . .....----------- .. ------------ $26, 998. 08 Total expended .. -----------.. ... ..--------------- 26, 998. 08------ ---------------------------- Allotted ..................----------------------- $27, 0 0 -1. 92 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project---------------------------------------- $956, 300 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-------------------------------- 27, 000 18. CHANNEL FROM NAPLES, FLA., TO BIG MARCO PASS, FLA. Location.-The town of Naples is located on the west coast of the Florida peninsula, about 50 miles southeast of the entrance to Charlotte Harbor, and at the head of Naples Bay. Big Marco Pass is about 1212 miles south of Naples and connects the inside waterway with the Gulf of Mexico. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1254.) Existing project.-This provides for an interior channel 6 feet deep and 70 feet wide from the southern limit of the town of Naples, Fla., to Big Marco Pass. The total length of the waterway from Naples to Big Marco Pass is 121/ miles, the northerly 33/4 miles of which is to be provided by local interests. The mean range of tide in the gulf is about 2 feet, and the spring range about 2.7 feet. Strong northerly RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 645 winds lower the water level as much as 11/ feet; strong southerly winds raise it by the same amount. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1938, is $50,000 with $1,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the river and harbor act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 596, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The act which adopted the project imposed the condition that local interests provide a channel of the same dimen- sions from the southern town limit to Naples, with a turning basin and dock at Naples, and furnish, free of cost to the United States, neces- sary right-of-way and spoil disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be required. Local interests have dredged cuts from 30 to 50 feet wide and from 3 to 8 feet deep through a number of oyster bars in the waterway. The total expenditure to date by local interests for original dredging and subsequent maintenance is reported to have been $11,650. Terminal facilities.-At Naples there is a timber wharf with berth- ing space of 350 feet and an available depth of 4 feet, which is open to all on equal terms. There are also a number of fish houses at Naples and a small fish wharf near Gordon Pass. The terminals have highway but no rail connections. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred by the United States. In 1937, the controlling depths were 3 feet for a width of 40 feet in the inside waterway, and 6.3 feet on the bar offshore from Big Marco Pass.. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new work dredging, by contract, during October 1939-February 1940 to complete the project involving the construction of a channel 6 feet deep and 70 feet wide from the southern limit of the town of Naples, Fla., to Big Marco Pass, Fla. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------------------------------- Net total expenditures------------------ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 193.8 ..... Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of exist- ing project--------- ---------------------------------- $50, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work--------- -------------------------------- 50, 000 19. CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER AND LAICE OKEECHOBEE DRAINAGE AREAS, FLORIDA Location.-The Caloosahatchee River has its source in Lake Okee- chobee and flows in a general southwesterly direction, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico through San Carlos Bay, about 30 miles south of the entrance to Charlotte Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 473 and 1255.) 646 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Lake Okeechobee is a large, fresh-water lake located in south- central Florida. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 804 and 805.) St. Lucie Canal was constructed by the Everglades Drainage Dis- trict as a control canal for Lake Okeechobee. It begins at about the middle of the east shore of Lake Okeechobee and empties into the south branch of the St. Lucie River. The length of the canal is 23.9 miles. St. Lucie River, south branch, flows north from the entrance of the St. Lucie Canal for about 6 miles to Stuart, where it joins the northwest branch forming the St. Lucie River; thence east, south- east, and east about 7 miles, emptying into the Indian River oppo- site St. Lucie Inlet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1247.) Taylor Creek is formed by the junction of several small creeks that have their headwaters in Allapattah Flats and flows generally in a southeasterly direction, emptying into Lake Okeechobee at its most northerly extremity. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 804). (For description of above waterways see p. 705, Annual Report for 1932.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, and August 11, 1888. The cost and expenditures for these projects were $149,585.76, of which $9,456.59 was for new work below Fort Myers, and $17,993.17 for new work and $122,136 for mainte- nance above Fort Myers. (For further details see p. 707, Annual Report for 1932.) Existing project.-The project for lower Caloosahatchee River provides for a channel 200 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water from the Gulf of Mexico to Punta Rasa, a distance of about 3.5 miles, thence 100 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water to Fort Myers, a distance of about 16 miles, with a turning basin at that point. The project for Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okee- chobee drainage areas provides for improving the Caloosahatcheo River and Canal from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico by straightening and by dredging a channel which will provide a dis- charge outlet capacity of 2,500 cubic feet per second from Lake Okee- chobee and a navigation channel at least 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide, including necessary control works (Lake Okeechobee to Fort Myers, 56 miles); improving Taylor Creek by providing a channel 6 feet deep, when the lake is at elevation 14, and 60 feet wide from Okee- chobee City into Lake Okeechobee, a distance of about 4.0 miles; providing a levee and a navigation channel 6 feet deep when the lake is at elevation 14 and 80 feet wide, following in general the south shore of the lake for a distance of about 58 miles, and a north shore levee about 16 miles long; providing for replacing existing locks Nos. 1 and 2, St. Lucie Canal, with a single new lock with a usable width of 50 feet and a usable length of 250 feet, a depth of not less than 8 feet over the sills, and a new weir structure; providing for the protection of the St. Lucie Canal from erosion and silting, and improving St. Lucie River to provide a channel 6 feet deep at local mean low water and 80 feet wide from St. Lucie Canal to Indian River, a distance of about 13 miles. All levees were subject to RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 647 modification of location and design at the discretion of the Chief of Engineers. The following tables show the principal features of the locks and dams and protection works included in the project based on minimum water elevations as follows: E evation St. Lucie River-Indian River (Intracoastal Waterway) to St. Lucie lock No. 2____ -------------------------------------------------------- 0. 0 St. Lucie Canal-St. Lucie lock No. 2 to St. Lucie lock No. 1------------ 12. 9 Lake Okeechobee ------------------------------------------------ 14.0 Calooshatchee Canal-Lock No. 1, Moore Haven, to lock No. 2, Ortona__ 11. 5 Caloosahatchee River-Lock No. 2, Ortona, to the Gulf of Mexico---------- 0.0 Locks and dams ST. LUCIE CANAL Width of Distance chamber ngetthabeLift with Depth over sills with Lock and dam from Lake Distance a great- the above the above No. Okeechobee e(miles) Nearest town (miles) est length available minimum water ele- minimum water ele- (miles) for full vation vation width (feet) 0Upper 6.6 -11------_ 0.3 Port Mayaca, Fla- ....--- 0. 5 130 by 30 1.1 Lower 7.0 21-- __ 23.9 Stuart, Fla------------------ 8.0 130 by 30 12.9 1pper 4. Roper13.5 5 (No name) ..... 23.9 __do-----------___-_ -_ 8.0 250 by 50 14.0 Lower 11.0 CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER S3 ------------- 0. 0 Moore Haven, Fla ...-.... 0. 75 50 by 250 2. 5 er 11.0 2 ... --- 29.0 La Belle, Fla- - -_ 8.0 50 by 250 11. 5 Upper 12.0 1 Constructed by Everglades Drainage District. These locks are provided with bypasses, each 50 fee wide, 250 feet long, at lock No. 2 and at lock No. 1, length unlimited. 2Proposed new lock and spillway to replace existing locks Nos. 1 and 2. 3 Combined hurricane gate and lock (no spillway). ST. LUCIE CANAL Type of construction Date of Actual cost Lock and dam Character of Kind of dam com- of lock No. foundation Lock Dam pletion and dam 1.------------- Rock-......- Needle - con- Concrete - Concrete, needle con- 1925 98 $127,448. trolled spill- trolled. way. 2- - - -- Pile - - _ . do _ - ._._. do-. - do.. - . 1925 419, 546. 94 S pill wa y , . (No name) ----------.do....... do ..... Concrete, Tainter ..--------41,250,000.00 Tainter gate gate controlled. controlled. CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER ------------- 1_ Pile_ None_ Concrete__ None-_ _-_ 1935 $538, 44 142. 2_._ __-----------_-----doS p i11wa y, .____do .-. - Concrete, Tainter 1937 779, 28 125. Tainter gate gate control. control. 4Cost estimated. 648 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Hurricane gates Hurri- Dis- Width of chamber and greatest Lift at lake Depth over cane Nearest town tance length available for full width elevation sills at lake No. (miles) (feet) 14.0 feet 14.0 feet Feet 2 Clewiston, Fla..........------------- 0 50 feet wide, length unlimited___ None 10. 0 3 Lake Harbor, Fla ..---------- .5 -. do__------------------------ None 10. 0 4 Belle Glade. Fla..------------ 4. 0 ... do ...... None ...------------------------ 10. 0 5 Canal Point, Fla .. ..-----------0 -- do------------------------ None 10. 0 6 Okeechobee, Fla...........------------ 6. 0 ... do ... ..-------------None ..----------- 7. 0 Hurri- Character of Date com- cane foundation Type of construction Type of gate pleted Actual cost gate No. 2 Pile- ...... Concrete ................---------------------- Steel sector---- Feb. 26,1935 $309, 748. 18 3 Rock.----------. do do---- . -do-- ..---------------------------. 316,938.28 4--do---------do --------------------------- do----------do-- 350, 025. 30 5 ---- do---------_do.........--------------------------- do-----------. do--- .- 262,464.60 6 Pile .....-.. Concrete with automatic culvert _- -do .... _ Dec. 11,1936 373, 273. 30 controlled spillway. The mean range of tide at Punta Rasa is 1.7 feet. The spring range is 2.1 feet. Tidal influence is perceptible at the Ortona lock, 67 miles above Punta Rasa, at low-river stage. The mean range of tide at St. Lucie Inlet is 2.6 feet. The spring range is about 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $17,500,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and of which $500,000 was contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $195,000, including $63,000 for operating and care of locks, and dams and protective works. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 For improving the Caloosahatchee River from Fort Rivers and Harbors Committee Myers to the Gulf of Mexico. Doc. No. 8, 61st Cong., 2d sess. 1 July 3, 1930 For the Caloosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee S. Doc. No. 115,71st Cong., 2d sess. drainage areas project, subject to the condition that local interests contribute $2,000,000 toward the cost and agree to maintain all works and channels within the Everglades Drainage District. Aug. 30, 1935 For the United States to maintain all project works Specified in act. when completed and to bear the cost -f all drainage structures heretofore or hereafter constructed in con- nection with the project, and for the total cash con- tribution required of local interests to be $500,000. Aug. 26, 1937 The construction of a new lock and weir structure in Rivers and Harbors Committee St. Lucie Canal. Doc. No. 28, 75th Cong., 1st sess. 1Contains the latest published map of the lake. The latest published maps of the remainder of the project are in H. Doc. No. 215, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, authorized the construction of a new lock and spillway in St. Lucie Canal subject to the provision that local interests furnish all lands and easements necessary for the execution of the work. The Okeecho- bee Flood Control District, a special taxing district, formed under Florida State law, is undertaking to meet this condition. All prior requirements have been complied with except that the furnishing of RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 649 lands required for the improvement has not been consummated. Local interests are actively engaged in perfecting deeds to these lands for submission to the Department. Terminal facilities.-In the vicinity of Fort Myers on the Caloosa- hatchee River these consist of three freight piers, one railroad ter- minal pier, one municipal recreation pier, and four privately owned piers. There are numerous small wooden-pile landings along the upper Caloosahatchee River, along the lake shore, in St. Lucie Canal, and on St. Lucie River, including one railroad terminal pier, a mu- nicipal pier, and a pier for handling petroleum products at Stuart. Limited facilities with highway and railway connections are avail- able on Taylor Creek at the town of Okeechobee. The facilities are adequate for present needs. Operations and results during fiscal year-New work.-Work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year under continuing con- tract for the construction of 83,131 linear feet of levee on the north shore, and the dredging of 9,295 linear feet of floodway channel at the entrance to the Kissimmee River, was completed February 3, 1938. Approximately 2,541,137 cubic yards of material were placed in the levee and 8,492 cubic yards dredged from the floodway channel, completing 58,131 linear feet of levee and 500 linear feet of floodway channel at a cost of $399,256.29. Under a contract for dredging to a depth of 6 feet in Taylor Creek from its mouth to near the Florida East Coast Railway bridge near Okeechobee City, a distance of about 4 miles, work was resumed September 3, 1937, and completed March 28, 1938. Approximately 169,073 cubic yards of material were removed, completing 10,500 linear feet of channel at a cost of $13,391.25. The construction, under contract, of a lock and spillway in the Caloosahatchee Canal near Ortona, was continued and completed Au- gust 6, 1937. The cost was $37,364.48. The construction, under con- tract, of a locktender's house and garage at the Moore Haven lock, and of similar buildings at the Ortona lock, was continued and com- pleted September 2, 1937. An additional locktender's house, two duplex laborers' quarters, and one five-car garage were constructed at the Ortona lock, under contract, between February 21 and June 11, 1938. The cost of these buildings was $28,005.32. The north and south sides of the Ortona lock reservation were fenced With hog and cattle proof, and barbed wire fencing, respectively, by hired labor from October to December 1937. The cost was $2,093.04. A total of 90 wire screens was installed, by hired labor, on the canal face of the sector gates at the Ortona lock at a cost of $1,395.53. Im- provements, by hired labor, at the Ortona lock reservation, consist- ing of the installation of a corrugated metal culvert, sewage disposal system, the placing of 15,530 cubic yards of fill at the site of the new attendants' quarters, and protection of graded slopes by grassing and sodding, cost $11,238.57. The construction, under contract, of 25.5 miles of barbed wire fences on the west shore of Lake Okeechobee north of Moore Haven and of 9.5 miles of similar fences on the north shore of the lake near Okeechobee City, to prevent cattle from gaining access to and damag- ing the levees, was commenced June 21, 1938, and about 15 percent completed at the close of the fiscal year. The cost was $214.65. Two creosoted timber bridges, one at hurricane gate structure No. 6 at the 650 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 north shore of Lake Okeechobee and the other at the Ortona lock, were constructed by United States plant and hired labor from November 1937 to January 1938, at a cost of $2,749.85. The design and preparation of plans and specifications for a new lock to replace existing locks Nos. 1 and 2, St. Lucie Canal, cost $22,122.27. Costs incurred in connection with work completed during the previous fiscal year, and costs of preliminary surveys and of sur- veys and contingencies incidental to the supervision of the project were $4,220.96. Maintenance.-The restoration of the levee north of Moore Haven, which had been damaged by cattle, was commenced under contract on June 15, 1938, and was in progress at the close of the fiscal year. The cost was $184.12. Maintenance, by hired labor, of the completed levees, including filling rain washes, mucking and re- placing sod where necessary, mowing grass, pulling weeds, fertiliz- ing the north shore levee, and the maintenance and repair of the riprap channel slopes cost $59,549.08. The erection of ramp and hurricane gate fences to prevent unauthorized access to the levees was continued and completed at a cost of $11,398.35. The U. S. pipeline dredge Congaree continued operations until July 16, 1937, pumping 15,099 cubic yards of backfill material behind the riprap revetment wall between Bacom Point and St. Lucie Canal at a cost of $12,231.73. In repairing the east shore revetment wall, where damaged by wave action, a hired labor crew, from September 27 to November 30, 1937, placed a total of 4,964 cubic yards of rock and 756 cubic yards of backfill material at a cost of $7,994.14. A riprap revetment blanket along the east shore of the lake in the vicinity of Bacom Point, to protect the levee toe from erosion by wave action, was placed by hired labor from November 10, 1937, to February 2, 1938. A total of 15,930 cubic yards of excavation was performed in preparing the subgrade and 20,329 cubic yards of riprap was placed in protecting 11,612 linear feet of levee at a cost of $72,321.97. Ap- proximately 1,752 cubic yards of marl and shell were used in con- structing about 9,150 linear feet of roadway along the crown of the Kissimmee River section of the levee by hired labor between Decem- ber 21, 1937, and January 18, 1938. The cost was $2,854.85. The U. S. pipeline dredge Congaree removed 88,003 cubic yards of shoal material from the Caloosahatchee River and 62,593 cubic yards from the St. Lucie River between lock No. 2 and the Intra- coastal Waterway during August 1937 and June 1938, at a cost of $25,486.06. The U. S. derrick boat D 1 removed 9,678 cubic yards of shoal material and one boulder from the St. Lucie River and Canal during the periods September 7 to 14, 1937, and October 27 to November 2, 1937, and 6,886 cubic yards of shoal material and a number of boulders from the Caloosahatchee Canal in the vicinity of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway bridge at Ortona, from Novem- ber 29, 1937, to January 9, 1938, at a cost of $11,914.26. Silt and deposits of material resulting from previous dredging operations in the Caloosahatchee River were removed by hand labor from Hadleys Creek, a small tributary of the Caloosahatchee River, dur- ing December 1937 and January 1938, at a cost of $532.18. Drain- age culverts Nos. 8, 9, 10-A, 11, 12-A, 13, 14, 15, and 16 were dewatered, inspected, the automatic gates painted, and accumula- RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 651 tion of silt cleaned out of the barrels, and the lakeside and landside approach channel dredged by hired labor during May and June 1938, at a cost of $9,616.21. This work was in progress at the close of the fiscal year. The U. S. pipeline dredge Congaree, during May and June 1938, pumped 30,716 cubic yards of material to form a pro- tective beach 3,390 feet long, at the lakeside toe of the north shore levee to prevent further erosion by wave action. The cost was $16,945.49. The cost of preliminary surveys, surveys and contingencies inci- dental to the supervision of the project, and of installing and main- taining temporary aids to navigation, was $12,899.22. Operation and care.-Locks 1 and 2 on the St. Lucie Canal, new locks 1 and 2 on the Caloosahatchee Canal, 5 hurricane gates on Lake Okeechobee, 16 drainage culverts on the west, south, and east shores and 4 drainage culverts on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, and 16 drainage spillways on the St. Lucie Canal were operated and maintained. Improvements completed at Moore Haven lock and Ortona lock during the fiscal year consist of the installation of machinery and equipment, minor construction work, repairs, etc. Lockages were made as follows: Lock No. 2, St. Lucie Canal-1,159; lock No. 1, St. Lucie Canal-832; lock No. 1,Moore Haven-2,962; lock No. 2, Ortona-1,064. The cost was $77,256.76. Summary.-The costs for the year, all from regular funds, were $522,052.21 for new work, $243,927.66 for maintenance, and $77,256.76 for operation and care, a total of $843,236 63. The expenditures were $1,046,951.28 from regular funds, $3,723.20 from Emergency Relief funds, and minus $24.80 from Public Works funds, a total of $1,050,649.68. Condition at end of flscal year.-The existing project is about 95 percent completed. The portion of the Caloosahatchee River below Fort Myers was completed in 1913. Essential features of the Ca- loosahatchee River and Lake Okeechobee drainage areas project have been accomplished as follows: The dredging of 56.75 miles of floodway and navigation channel in the Caloosahatchee River and Canal from Moore Haven to Fort Myers, having a minimum bottom width of 90 feet and a depth of at least 7 feet and the riprap pro- tection of all drainage openings and bridges between Moore Haven and Citrus Center; the dredging of 58.3 miles of navigation channel in Lake Okeechobee along the south shore levee from the Fisheating Creek auxiliary floodway channel to the St. Lucie Canal, having a depth of at least 6 feet and a bottom width of at least 80 feet; dredg- ing Taylor Creek to provide a channel at least 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide from Okeechobee City into Lake Okeechobee, a distance of about 4 miles; auxiliary floodway channels extending into Lake Okeechobee have been dredged at the mouth of the Clewiston Indus- trial Canal, in the vicinity of Liberty Point, near the mouth of Fish- eating Creek, at the mouth of the Kissimmee River, and at the mouth of Taylor Creek; dredging in St. Lucie River to provide a channel 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide was completed in 1931; the construction of 69.2 miles of continuous levee on the west, south, and east shores of Lake Okeechobee; the construction of 15.86 miles of levee on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee; removal of three old locks in the Caloosahatchee Canal at Moore Haven, Citrus Center and Fort Thompson; the construction of a new lock and spillway structure in the Caloosahatchee Canal near Ortona; the construction of a com- 652 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 bined lock and hurricane gate structure in the Caloosahatchee Canal at Moore Haven; the construction of four hurricane gates through the levee at the entrance to canals at Clewiston, Lake Harbor, South Bay, and Canal Point and a combined hurricane gate and culvert spillway through the north shore levee at Taylor Creek; the construc- tion of 16 metal pipe drainage culverts with concrete headwalls through the west, south, and east shore levee, and four similar cul- verts through the north shore levee; the construction of 16 drainage spillways at openings in the banks of the St. Lucie Canal; the con- struction of two steel sheet pile groins at hurricane gate at Canal Point and two similar groins at each of 6 drainage culverts on the east shore of Lake Okeechobee; the construction of two additional locktenders' houses and two duplex laborers' quarters at Ortona lock reservation; the construction of one additional locktender's house and a boathouse and landing dock at Moore Haven Lock reservation; the construction and subsequent stormproofing of 19 quarters at Clewiston; the construction of 2.2 miles of riprap protec- tion along the east shore of Lake Okeechobee; the construction of a timber bridge at Ortona lock and at Taylor Creek hurricane gate; and the erection of ramp and hurricane gate fences. For details relative to locks and hurricane gates, see the tables under the para- graph "Existing project." The approximate controlling depths at low water, ascertained in June 1938, were as follows except as noted: Gulf of Mexico to Punta Rasa, 11.5 feet, and Caloosahatchee River from Punta Rasa to Fort Myers, 9.5 feet, both in November 1936; Fort Myers to Atlantic Coast Line Railroad bridge near Beautiful Island, 7 feet; thence to Moore Haven, 5 feet; Lake Okeechobee from Moore Haven to St. Lucie Canal via south shore levee channel, 5.3 feet; and via Liberty Point Floodway Channel, 6.7 feet; St. Lucie Canal from Port Mayaca to lock No. 2, 7.8 feet; and thence St. Lucie River to its junc- tion with the Intracoastal Waterway, 6.5 feet, except at the lower sill of lock No. 2, where the controlling depth is 4.7 feet. The con- trolling depth in Taylor Creek from Okeechobee City to Lake Okee- chobee, is 6 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is as follows: (a) The construction of a storm-proof and fire-proof office build- ing at Clewiston. (b) The construction of fences to protect the levees north of Moore Haven and in vicinity of Okeechobee City. (c) The construction of a new lock and spillway in St. Lucie Canal to replace existing locks Nos. 1 and 2. The total costs on the existing project to June 30, 1938, have been as follows: New work Maintenance Operating Total Regular funds....................-------------------------- $6, 221, 930. 03 78 $141, $899,861. 004.03 $7,262, 795. 84 Public works funds ....................----------------------7,694, 360. 74 --..---....---.........--- __ 7,694, 360. 74 Emergeacy Relief funds ..------------------- 2, 170, 253. 00 _2, 00 ------------- 747. 171,000.00 Total, United States funds-..... 16, 086, 543. 77 900, 608. 78 141, 004. 03 17, 128, 15L. 58 Contributed funds - -----.....- - 500, 000.00 ___-- - - .- -.- . -.- 500,000.00 .... 16, 586, 543. 77 Total all funds .................. 900, 608. 78 141,004.03 17, 628, 156. 58 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 653 The expenditures to June 30, 1938, have been $7,289,129.84 regular funds, $7,694, 360. 74 Public Works funds, and $2,171,000 Emergency Relief funds, a total expenditure of $17,154,490.58 from United States funds. In addition $500,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposedoperations.-The balance unexpended and accounts receiv- able on July 1, 1938, including $24.80 N. I. R. A. funds, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938 .. ._________ $22, 856. 02 N. I. R. A. funds to be revoked-____ - __-- __ 24. 80 New work: Begin, Oct. 1, 1938, by continuing contract, the construction of the new St. Lucie Canal lock _ $400,000. 00 Begin, by contract, about July 15, 1938, and complete about Oct. 1, 1938, construction of of an office and administration building on the reservation at Clewiston, Florida ------------- 23, 000. 00 Complete, about Sept. 15, 1938, existing contract for the construction of approximately 35 miles of fences to protect the levees from cattle dam- age along westerly end in division 3 and along easterly and westerly ends in division 4--- --- 25, 000. 00 448. 000.00 Maintenance: Dredging in Lake Okeechobee, with United States dredge Welatka and attendant plant, during period July 1938 to May 1939, involving the placing of material on the east-shore levee in division 9 between stations 81+00 and 685+00, so as to raise and enlarge existing structure-__ 402,000. 00 Complete, Nov. 15, 1988, existing contract for the repair of levee damaged by cattle in division 3 west of Moore Haven --_ _______----- 25, 000. 00 Dredging, with United States dredge Congaree and hired labor, the navigation and flood- way channel between Fort Myers and Lake Okeechobee between Aug. 31 and Oct. 31, 1938 30,000. 00 Removing snags and overhanging trees from Caloosahatchee River between LaBelle and Beautiful Island. Work to be performed by United States derrick boat D-1 and hired labor, between July 1, 1938, and Jan. 1, 1939_---------- 5, 000. 00 Dredging, with United States dredge Congaree and hired labor, in St. Lucie River between lock No. 2 and the Intracoastal Waterway, during July 1938 and May 1939_-- --------------- _ 30,000.00 Dredging, by contract, in Liberty Point floodway channel, to restore project depth, during Novem- ber and December 1938-------------------- 16,000. 00 Maintenance of levee slopes, by repairing gullies, replacing sod, mowing grass, and mucking in divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9, by miscellaneous Government plant such as draglines, tractors, and mowers, and hired labor, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939--------------------- 70,165. 84 Compilation of meteorological data, maintenance and operation of instruments, by hired labor, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939------- 3,750. 00 Periodic and miscellaneous surveys, during period July 1, 1938 and June 30, 1939 --------------- 18,000. 00 599, 915. 84 654 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance (operation and care of locks, spillways, hurricane gates, and drainage culverts, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939) : Operation ---------------------------------- $51, 750.00 Ordinary repairs_ __________ _____ 80,750. 00 Improvement and reconstruction__ ______ _ 9, 750. 00 Emergencies ______________ ____ 19, 750.00 $162, 000. 00 Total for all work----------------------------------1, 232, 796.66 The additional sum of $1,428,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Completion, during December 1939, of continuing con- tract for construction of new St. Lucie Canal lock ______-___-- ______________ _______ -- $265,000 Begin, July 1, 1939, by contract, the construction of a new spillway in conjunction with the new St. Lucie Canal lock ___________---_____________-___ 300, 000 Begin, Apr. 1, 1940, by contract, the removal of old St. Lucie lock No. 1 at Port Mayaca_-__ -__ 20, 000 $585, 000 Maintenance: Protection, by hired labor and Government plant, of levee berm from erosion by wave action in division 1, Section 1, between stations 0+00 and 193+00, by riprapping the navigation channel slope between July 1, 1939, and Jan. 1, 1940 ... _.___________ 50, 000 Dredging, involving rock removal, by contract, in chan- nel in St. Lucie Canal between Lake Okeechobee and new St. Lucie lock, between Jan. 1, 1940, and Apr. 1, 1940 -____ ____,_ _____ 50, 000 Complete, during June 1940, by contract and by United States Government plant and hired labor, the repair of the east-shore levee in division 9 between station 81+00 and 685+00, involving raising and enlarging the existing structure_ ___ _ - -_______ _ 500, 000 Dredging, by contract, in St. Lucie River between new St. Lucie Canal lock and Intracoastal Waterway, between Jan. 1, 1940, and Apr. 1, 1940--------------- 25, 000 Dredging, by contract, in Caloosahatchee River and Canal between Moore Haven and Fort Myers, between Jan. 1, 1940, and June 30, 1940__ 30,000 Maintenance, by hired labor and Government plant, of levees in divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9, between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940 __ 55, 000 Maintenance, by hired labor and Government plant, of riprap, groins, and shore protection in divisions 1, 2, and 9-------------------------------------------- 15,000 Periodic and miscellaneous surveys_ , 000 18-------------------- 743, 000 Maintenance (operation and care of locks, spillways, hur- ricane gates, and drainage culverts between July 1, 1939, and June 30, 1940): Operation ----------------------------------------- 52, 500 Ordinary repairs_----------------------------------- 24, 000 Improvement and reconstruction -------------- 7, 000 Emergencies _--------------------------------------- 16, 500 100, 000 Total for all work------------------------------------- 1,428, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 655 Cost and financial summary MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $6, 249, 379. 79 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------- 1, 163, 001. 81 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938....... 7, 412, 381. 60 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------------___ 43, 977. 23 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 7, 456, 358. 83 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------- 5, 212. 79 'Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 7, 461, 571. 62 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----- 22, 856. 02 Net total expenditures_---------------------------- 2 7, 438, 715. 60 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------ 825, 559. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938.---------- 2 8, 264, 274. 67 1 Includes $18,820.23 debit adjustment for quarters. 2 In addition, $500,000 contributed funds expended for new work. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work _ - $1, 057, 434. 70 $1,416, 408. 21 $462, 109. 44 $1, 035, 806. 29 $522, 052. 21 Cost of maintenance........... 59, 564. 81 2, 498.33 27, 201. 61 472, 024. 95 321, 184. 42 Total cost--------------_ 1,116,999.51 1,418, 906. 54 489, 311.05 1,507, 831.24 843, 236. 63 Total expended--------------1, 542, 720. 70 1,046, 238. 80 815, 286. 42 1, 293, 984. 30 1,046, 951. 28 Allotted -------------------- 1,473, 070. 81 -97, 768. 00 2, 089, 732. 26 325, 000. 00 1,377, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-----------------------------$495, 510. 35 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------ $636,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------- I---- 741, 000. 00 1, 377, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------- 1, 872, 510. 35 Gross amount expended ___ ------- $1, 132, 351.71 Less: Reimbursements collected---------- $84, 878.50 Receipts from sales ---------------- 521. 93 85, 400. 43 1, 046, 951. 28 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 825, 559. 07 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------- -- $22, 856. 02 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts --------- 46, 560. 39 69, 416. 41 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 756, 142. 66 Accounts'receivable June 30, 193_----------------------------- 5, 212. 79 Unobligated balance avail-able June 30, 19&8------------ 761,355. 45 Amount allotted during July from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------- 402, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------------- 1, 163, 355. 45 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1---42 656 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project .......... ______----_-_-_-----------_ $585, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work 8- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 585, (00. 00 For maintenance -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 843, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------ 1, 428, 000. 00 a Exclusive of available funds. PUBLIC WORKS FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------ '$7, 694, 360. 74 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 7, 694, 360. 74 Net total expenditures_-------------------------------------_ 7, 694, 360. 74 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---------- 24. 80 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ----------- 7, 694, 385. 54 1 Includes overpayment collection adjustment, credit $24.80. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work __.------------_ 1$1,533, 220. 02 $4, 169, 474. 70 $1, 720, 254. 87 $271, 435. 95 1-. Cost of maintenance ...----------- .------ ------------------------- - --------- -- -- - Total expended ..-------------- 1, 338, 118. 42 4,179, 617. 12 1, 855, 939. 78 320, 710. 22 -$24. 80 Allotted-.- .------------------- 4, 200, 000. 00 3, 500, 000. 00 -------------- -5, 614.46 --........-... Gross amount expended Less reimbursements collected----------------------- $24. 80 -$24. 80 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_--------------------24.80 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $2, 170, 253. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------7--747. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------- 2, 171, 000. 00 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 2, 171, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 2, 171, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ---------------------------- Cost of new work .-----.................... $1, 316, 060. 34 $854, 192. 66 ..----....... Cost of maintenance___ ..- - ..----------- .- .-----.-. 747. 00 Total cost .---------------.............. ------- -------------- 1, 316, 807. 34 854, 192. 66 Total expended .--------........ .............-------------------- -------- 1, 168, 786. 09 998, 490. 71 $3, 723. 20 --------------------------- Allotted .----- ......... $2, 671, 000 -500, 000. 00---------.......................-------------- Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------ $3, 723. 20 Gross amount expended_------------------------- $5, 331.26 Less reimbursements collected-1------------------ , 608. 06 3. 723.20 RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 657 C:ONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR, CALOOSAIHATCHEE RIVER AND LAKE OKEECHOBEE DRAINAGE AREAS, FLA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 12 $16, 113, 993. 53 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------- -- --- , 163, 748. 81 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- 17, 277, 742. 34 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------- 43, 977. 23 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------ 17, 321, 719. 57 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------- 5, 212. 79 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------------------- 17, 326, 932. 36 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------ 22, 856. 02 Net total expenditures------------ --------------- 2 17, 304, 076. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 825 583. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------- 2 18, 129, 660. 21 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_------------ $2, 590, 654. 72 $5, 585, 882. 91 $3, 498, 424. 65 $2, 161,434. 90 $522, 052.21 Cost of maintenance.......----------- 56, 564. 81 2, 498. 33 27,948. 61 472,024. 95 321, 184.42 Total cost........--------------. 2, 650, 219. 53 381. 5,588, 24 3, 526, 373. 26 2, 633, 459. 85 63 843, 236. Total expended- -------------- 2, 880, 12 5,225, 839. 92 3, 840, 012. 29 855. 2, 613, 185. 23 649. 1,050, 68 Allotted.---.-------------------- 5,673, 81 6, 073, 070. 00 232. 1, 589, 732. 26 385. 319, 54 1,377, 00 000. Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 __-_______ $499, 233. 55 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937__-- $636, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 --- 741, 000. 00 1, 377, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------- 1, 876, 233. 55 Gross amount expended------------------- -$1, 137, 682. 97 Less: Reimbursements collected ---- $86, 511. 36 Receipts from sales------------ 521. 93 87, 033. 29 1, 050, 649. 68 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------- 825, 583. 87 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------- $22, 856. 02 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ...- 46, 560. 39 69, 416. 41 Balance available June 30, 1938- 756,167. 46 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938- 5, 212. 79 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------- -- -- 761, 380. 25 Amount allotted during July from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938- 402, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939--------------- 1, 163, 380. 25 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project ----------------------------------- 585, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work -------- --- ----- 58, 00. 00 For maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 843, 000. 00 Total ---------------------------------------------- 1, 428, 000. 00 SIncludes $18,820.23 debit adjustment for quarters and overpayment; collection adjust- ment credit $24.80. 2 In addition, $500,000 contributed funds expended for new work. 8 Exclusive of available funds. 658 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 20. CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLA. Location.-This harbor is a large bay on the west coast of Florida. The entrance is 70 miles south of the entrance to Tampa Bay and 150 miles north of Key West. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 474 and 1255.) Previous projects.-Appropriationsfor removing obstructions were made in 1881, 1882, and 1886. Improvement of Charlotte Harbor and Peace Creek was authorized by acts of September 19, 1890, and June 13, 1902. The cost and expenditures were $119,000, all for new work. (For further details see p. 152 of Annual Report for 1890, p. 1828 of Annual Report for 1915, and p. 291 of Annual Report for 1904.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 30 feet deep at mean-low water and 300 feet wide, increased to 700 feet wide at the bend, from the Gulf of Mexico to South Boca Grande, just inside the entrance, thence 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide from deep water at Boca Grande to the end of the municipal terminal at Maud Street, Punta Gorda, with a turning basin 200 feet square at the outer end of the terminal. The mean range of tide is 1 foot at South Boca Grande and 1.4 feet at Punta Gorda. The extreme range is about 2 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 11/2 feet. Strong northerly and easterly winds lower the water level about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects, and exclusive of $15,562 con- tributed by local interests, was $151,600. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $29,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 A 24-foot channel 300 feet wide from the Gulf of H. Doc. No. 699, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Mexico through the Boca Grande entrance. Mar. 3,1925 A depth of 27 feet at the entrance and a width of H. Doc. No. 113, 66th Cong., 1st sess. 500 feet at the bend. July 3, 1930 The 10-foot depth to Punta Gorda and the turning Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. basin at that point. No. 1, 70th Cong., 1st sess.1 Aug. 26, 1937 The 30-foot depth at the entrance and the 700-foot Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Doc. width at the bend. No. 95, 74th Cong., 2d sess. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a phosphate wharf at South Boca Grande and a municipal earth-fill pier about 850 feet long, re- tained by steel-sheet piling, at Punta Gorda. Railway connections are available at South Boca Grande and highway and railway connections are available at Punta Gorda. Both wharves are open to the public. The facilities are considered adequate for the needs of the present com- merce. (For further details see Port Series No. 8, Corps of Engi- neers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fscal year.-The existing project is 61 percent completed. A channel has been dredged 27 feet deep and 300 feet wide, increased to 500 feet wide at the bend, from the Gulf of Mexico RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 659 to South Boca Grande. The project-dimension channel from that point to Punta Gorda, and the turning basin at Punta Gorda, were completed in 1931. The controlling depths at mean low water were 27 feet from the Gulf of Mexico through the bar to South Boca Grande and thence 10 feet to the municipal terminal at Punta Gorda, ascer- tained in August 1936 and March 1938, respectively. The work re- maining to be done to complete the project is the deepening of the entrance channel from the Gulf of Mexico to South Boca Grande to 30 feet and its widening to 700 feet at the bend. The costs and expendi- tures under the existing project have been $92,531.80 for new work and $347,496.66 for maintenance, a total of $440,028.46. In addition, $15,- 562.78 was expended for new work from funds contributed by local interests. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $59,000, made July 1, 1938, will be applied to new-work dredging with United States hopper dredge Atlantic, during the period July-September 1938, as required to complete the project involving the deepening of the entrance channel to a depth of 30 feet. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of commerce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------ ---- $211, 531. 80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ........ 347, 496. 66 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_-- 559, 028.46 Net total expenditures_------------------------------- - 559, 028. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 .- - 1 559, 028. 46 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work --------------------------------- Cost of maintenance -- $398. 75 $16, 499. 48 $56,493.83 'Total expended- - 398. 75 - 72, 993. 31 Allotted - -- $58, 000 -57, 601. 25 73, 000. 00 -6. 69 Amount allotted during July from War Department Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- $59, 000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------------------ 59, 000 'In addition, $15,562.78 expended from contributed funds. 21. CASEYS PASS (VENICE INLET), FLA. Location.-Located on the west coast of Florida at the southerly end of Sarasota Bay, about 180 miles north of Key West and 38 miles south of the entrance to Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1256.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a new outlet chan- nel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide at right angles to the general trend of the shore line and affording the shortest and most direct route connecting deep water in Roberts Bay with deep water in the Gulf of Mexico, and to protect this channel with two converg- ing jetties. The mean range of tide is 1.5 feet, and the spring range 660 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 is about 2 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1 foot. Strong northerly winds lower the water level about 1.5 feet. The estimate of the cost of new work, revised in 1937, is $175,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935. There is no approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance (report of the Chief of Engineers, dated June 5, 1935). Terminal facilities.-None, other than several improvised landings used by fishing boats. These facilities appear to be adequate for present commerce. Operations andl results during fiscal year--New work.-The con- struction of two steel sheet pile jetties and creosoted wooden sheet pile bulkheads connecting the jetties with the shore, in progress under contract at the beginning of the fiscal year, was completed July 31, 1937. The principal items of work accomplished during the period were: The completion of the grouted stone capping, welding the cylinders and beams, and painting the steel in the two jetties, and the completion of 299.67 linear feet each of the north and south bulkheads. The cost was $21,290.41. A contract, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, for dredging to provide an entrance channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to Roberts Bay, a distance of approximately 3,008 linear feet, and to secure material to fill behind the bulkheads for their protection, was completed October 18, 1937. Approximately 68,981 cubic yards of material were removed and placed behind the bulkheads, completing 2,467 linear feet of channel. The cost was $12,843.82. Maintenance.-Work for the protection of the jetties and revet- ments from erosion was in progress with hired labor and leased plant at various times between November 5, 1937, and the close of the fiscal year. Approximately 9,670.37 cubic yards of rock were used for con- structing riprap revetments 930 feet long south of the south jetty, 240 feet and 245 feet long, respectively, at the inner ends of the north and south bulkheads, and for protecting the seaward end of the north jetty. The leased dredges Grizzly and Alsatia placed 9,984 cubic yards and 17,155 cubic yards, respectively, of material, principally on the southerly side of the inlet, to replace eroded material and for backfill. Minor repairs were made to the jetties, involving the connections between the H-beam cap and the steel piling. The total cost was $54,560.83. Periodic examinations were made to determine the condition of the improvement at a cost of $1,040.85. The costs for the year were $34,134.23 for new work and $55,601.68 for maintenance, a total of $89,735.91. The expenditures were $130,430.49. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937. Two parallel jetties 300 feet apart, with tops 6 feet above mean low water, each 659.4 feet long and consisting of steel sheet pile cylinders connected by steel sheet pile curtain walls, have been constructed from the 8-foot depth contour in the Gulf of Mexico to the shore line. The shore ends of the jetties are connected to the land points with creosoted wooden sheet pile bulkheads. The north and south bulkheads are 692.3 feet and 971.3 feet long, respectively. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 661 To protect the structures from erosion, a rock riprap revetment 930 feet long has been constructed along the shore south of the south jetty and revetments 240 feet and 245 feet long, respectively, have been constructed along the.shore at the inner ends of the north and south bulkheads. The controlling depth in the entrance channel in April 1938 was 6.2 feet for a width of 100 feet. The costs have been $153,970.19 for new work and $55,601.68 for maintenance, a total of $209,571.87. The expenditures have been $203,089.68. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($13,910.32), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- $6, 482. 19 Maintenance: Repair and extend, by contract, during December 1938, inner end of revetment on the south side of the chinnel_----------_ 5, 000. 00 Miscellaneous surveys and supervision of the project--------- 2,428. 13 Total for maintenance------------------------------------ 13, 910. 32 No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of com- merce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $153, 970. 19 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 55, 601. 68 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 209, 571. 87 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 6, 482. 19 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 203, 089. 68 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------------13, 910. 32 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------217, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-- ---------------------------------------- $119, 835. 96 $34, 134. 23 Cost of maintenance.----------------------------- 55, 601. 68 Total cost.. .........-------------------- 119, 35,96 89, 735. 91 Total expended- - 72, 659. 19 130,430. 49 Allotted--------------------------------------------...................-------------------157, 000.00 60,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------ $84, 340. 81 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936---------------------- $50,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------- 10,000. 00 60, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------144, 340. 81 Gross amount expended-------------------------- $130, 457.48 Less reimbursements collected_----------------- 26. 9.9 130, 430. 49 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 3, 910.32 1------------------------ Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------- 6,482. 19 Balance available June 30, 1938--- ----- -7, 428. 13 662 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 22. SARASOTA BAY, FLA. Location.--This is a shallow sound on the west coast of the penin- sula of-Florida separated from the Gulf of Mexico by a chain of low sand keys. At its northern end it connects with the southern extrem- ity of Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1256.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of Septem- ber 19, 1890, June 3, 1896, and March 2, 1907. The cost and expendi- tures on these projects were $125,000.50, of which $75,854.45 was for new work and $19,146.05 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 776 of Annual Report for 1918.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 7 feet deep at mean low water from Tampa Bay through Sarasota Bay to Sarasota by way of Bulkhead Cut and a channel located just east of Picket and Jewfish Keys, and thence through Long Key Cut, and thence 75 feet wide and 3 feet deep at mean low water through Little Sarasota Bay to Nokomis (formerly Venice), by dredging through shoals. The length of the section covered by the project is 38 miles. The mean tidal range is 1.5 feet. The spring range is 2 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1 foot. Strong northerly winds lower the water level about 1.5 feet. North- erly winds prevail during the winter months and southerly winds during the summer months. The water level is usually lower in the winter than at other times. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $231,500, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 2,1919 For the 7-foot channel through Sarasota Bay by H. Doc. No. 844, 63d Cong., 2d sess. way of Longboat Inlet and the 3-foot channel through Little Sarasota Bay. Aug. 26,1937 For a more protected channel in Sarasota Bay just H. Doc.No. 80, 75th Cong., 1st sess. east of Picket and Jewfish Keys in lieu of the existing channel near Longboat Inlet. 1 These documents contain the latest published maps. Terminal facilities.-Consist of 1 municipal concrete pier, 1 rail- way pier, 1 freight wharf, and 10 privately owned boat landings. The municipal pier and the freight wharf are open to the public; the railway pier is used mainly for storing private Pullman cars and occasionally for transshipment of lumber and building material to nearby keys. A marginal dock, 500 feet long, has been constructed along the terminal island. The facilities are considered adequate for the present needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fscal year.-The project is about 60 percent completed. The project waterway, as dredged through Sarasota Bay, included a channel near Longboat Inlet. In Little Sarasota Bay channels 4 feet deep and from 50 to 75 feet wide have been dredged. The controlling depths at mean low water were 7 feet for a width RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 663 of 100 feet from Tampa Bay to Sarasota, by way of Longboat Inlet, ascertained in November 1937, and thence 3 feet for a width of 40 feet to Venice, ascertained in June 1937. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the dredging of a channel just east of Picket and Jewfish Keys, in lieu of the existing channel near Longboat Inlet, and the widening of the channel in Little Sarasota Bay, involving rock removal, principally at Mangrove Cut. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $139,- 686.46 for new work and $71,509.03 for maintenance, a total of $211,195.49. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($38,000), will be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, during September-December 1938, of a relocation channel at Longboat Inlet. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of com- merce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_-----------------------------$215, 540. 91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------ ------ 120, 655. 08 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ........ ____ 336, 195. 99 Net total expenditures_------------------ ---------------------- 336, 195. 99 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------- ------------- --- 38, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------374, 195. 99 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ----- ---- - - Cost of maintenance - $5, 439. 38 .$5,932. 11- - - Total expended- -.. -. .--- 358. 41 5, 932. 11 --- Allotted . ... -------.. .... -5, 206. 08 -- 7, 000. 00 -$1,067. 89 $38, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938_ ----------------------- ------- $38, 00. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -- _--------_----------- 38, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project '__ -- _ _________------------ _ _ 54, 000. 00 'Exclusive of available funds. 23. MANATEE RIVER, FLA. Location.-This river rises in the western part of the peninsula of Florida and flows westwardly, emptying into the southern end of Tampa Bay near the entrance. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 586.) Its total length is about 45 miles. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 13 feet deep at mean low water from Tampa Bay by Shaws Point to McNeills Point (4 miles), 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep at mean low water to Rocky Bluff (8 miles), and 75 feet wide and 4 feet deep to Mitchellville Bridge (113/4 miles), with a cut-off 100 feet wide and 6 feet deep from the river 21/2 miles above its mouth into Terra Ceia Bay by dredging. The length of the section included in the 664 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 project is233/4 miles in the river and 0.66 mile in Terra Ceia cut-off. The mean range of tide is 1.6 feet at the mouth of the river, 1.3 feet at Rocky Bluff, and at low-river stage the tide is perceptible at Rye. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1916, is $137,710. The latest (1915) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 2,1882 For the 13-foot channel from Tampa Bay to Annual Report, 1882, p. 1319. McNeills Point. June 3,1896 For the cut-off into Terra Ceia Bay-_ _-_ Specified in act. Mar. 3, 1905 For the 9-foot channel from McNeills Point to H. Doo.No. 117, 58th Cong., 2d sess. Rocky Bluff and the 4-foot channel from Rocky Bluff to Rye. July 27, 1916 For fixing the upper limit of the improvement at Specified in act. the Mitchellville Bridge. The latest published map is in Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 2, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Terminal facilities.-These consist of four freight piers, having a total frontage of 1,225 feet, and without railway connections. The facilities are considered adequate for the present needs and are open to the public. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under a contract for maintenance dredging, the removal of obstructions and the placing of channel markers in the upper river between Eagle Fruit Farms and Mitchellville Bridge, a distance of about 8 miles, work was commenced May 23, 1938, and completed June 16, 1938. Approxi- mately 23,930 cubic yards of material and 744 snags, overhanging trees, and other obstructions were removed and 16 channel markers placed. Project depth of 4 feet was restored for a channel width of about 50 feet. The total cost, including $666.33 for surveys and con- tingencies preliminary to the contract work, was $7,516.35 for main- tenance. The expenditures were $6,717.62. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 90 percent completed, the greater part of the work having been completed dur- ing the calendar year 1915. Channels of project dimensions have been dredged as contemplated except for about 200 feet on the outer bar, where the depth was 1 foot less than project depth. The con- trolling dimensions at mean low water when last ascertained were as follows: Tampa Bay to McNeills Point by way of Shaws Point, 11.5 feet, and thence to Rocky Bluff, 7.5 feet, both for a width of 90 feet, in October 1935; Rocky Bluff to Mitchellville Bridge, 4 feet for a width of 50 feet in June 1938; and in Terra Ceia Bay Cut-off 5.5 feet for a width of 90 feet in May 1933. To complete the project a small amount of rock found at a depth of 12 feet must be removed from the cut at the entrance. The costs have been $123,349.56 for new work and $101,214.01 for maintenance, a total of $224,563.60. The expenditures have been $223,764.87. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($3,282.38), less accounts payable amounting to $798.73, is available for revocation. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 665 No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1911 as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of com- merce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_---------------------- $123,349. 56 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------101, 214. 04 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- -- 224, 563. 60 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 798. 73 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 223, 764. 87 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------- 3, 282. 38 Total amount appropriated to June 30. 1938----------------227. 047. 25 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost of maintenance - ------ - _-- - ...---......- $11, 925. 23 $70. 02 $7,516. 35 Total expended ................... -. _-------------- _ 4, 027. 08 7, 968. 17 6,717. 62 Allotted ...... 13,000. 00 -1, 004. 75 10, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937---------------------------------------- $10, 000.00 Gross amount expended Gros a~nunt .. xpened-------------------- 6,717. 62 7-------------------671.2 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 3, 282. 38 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------$798. 73 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------------- 212. 68 1,011.41 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------- 2, 270. 97 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1--- ---- -_ -- _-___-_-_ _14, 400. 00 1 Exclusive.of available funds. 24. TAMPA HARBOR, FLA. Location.-This harbor is a large natural indentation of the Gulf of Mexico approximately midway of the western coast of the penin- sula of Florida. The entrance is about 220 miles north of Key West, about 330 miles from Pensacola, 360 miles from Mobile, and 512 miles from New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 586, 587, and 1257.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the following River and Harbor Acts-for Tampa Bay: Acts of June 14, 1880 and August 11, 1888. The amount expended on these projects was $130,000 for new work. For Tampa and Hillsboro Bays: Acts of June 14, 1880, March 3, 1899, and March 3, 1905. The amount expended on these projects was $740,157.70,. of which $723,050.46 was for new work and $17,107.24 was for maintenance. In addition, $80,000 was spent for new work in Hillsboro Bay, which was appropriated under the head of Tampa Bay, and is included in the expenditure reported under that head. The total expenditure above reported includes $96,832.91 expended in Hillsboro River under the project of March 3, 1899. For Hillsboro River: Act of June 14, 1880. 666 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total expenditure under previous projects was $870,157.70. For further details see pp. 1829, 1830, and 1831 of the Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a depth of 32 feet at mean low water and a width of 600 feet on Egmont Bar; a depth of 30 feet in all other project channels and basins, except in Hillsboro River, with widths of 400 feet in Mullet Key Cut and in Ybor Chan- nel and 300 feet in all other channels, and includng the widening at the bend between Sparkman Channel and Cut D of Hillsboro Bay Channel by 250 feet; turning basins at the mouth of Hillsboro River (west end of Garrison Channel), at the entrance to Ybor Channel and at the entrance to the Port Tampa terminals, the latter to be 2,000 feet long and 550 feet in maximum width; and for securing and maintaining by dredging a channel 2,400 feet long, 200 feet wide, and 12 feet deep at mean low water in Hillsboro River from a point 100 feet south of the Lafayette Street Bridge to the turning basin at the mouth of the river. It also provides for the construction of a breakwater of dredged material at Peter O. Knight Field, Davis Islands. The approved plans for the turning basin at the mouth of Hillsboro River provide for a basin of irregular area, roughly about 900 feet square and involves a land cut of about 300 feet at the north- west corner of Seddon Island. The basin at the entrance to Ybor Channel is to be obtained by widening the bend between Ybor and Garrison Channels by about 200 feet and by cutting back the point at the junction between Garrison and Sparkman Channels by about 710 feet. The breakwater at the Peter O. Knight Field will be roughly 2,000 feet long and will provide a partially enclosed landing basin for sea planes. The mean range of tide is 1.3 feet at the lower end of the bay, 1.6 feet at Port Tampa, and 1.8 feet at Tampa. The spring range is 1.6 feet at the lower end of the bay and 2.3 feet at Tampa and Port Tampa. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1.5 feet. Strong northerly winds, which usually occur in the winter months, lower the water level about 2 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, -evised in 1938, is $8,442,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) estimate of cost of annual maintenance, exclusive of the breakwater at Peter O. Knight Field, is $127,500. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 667 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports TAMPA BAY Mar. 3, 1899 Improving Tampa Bay from its entrance into the Gulf H. Doc. No. 52, 55th Cong., 3d sess., of Mexico to Port Tampa. and Annual Report, 1899, p. 282. Mar. 3, 1905 For a channel depth of 26 feet with sufficient width .. Specified in act. TAMPA AND HILLSBORO BAYS June 25, 1910 For a depth of 24 feet in Hillsboro Bay .. ....... ... H. Doc. No. 634, 61st Cong., 2d sess.l Aug. 8, 1917 For a 27-foot depth from Gulf of Mexico up to and in H. Doc. No. 1345, 64th Cong., 1st the several channels of Hillsboro Bay, the widths to sess.1 be 500 feet on the bar, 300 feet in Tampa Bay, Ybor and Garrison Channels, and 200 feet in Hillsboro Bay, Sparkman and Seddon Channels, with turn- ing basins at the mouth of Hillsboro River and at Ybor Estuary. HILLSBORO RIVER Mar. 3, 1899 For a 12-foot project under the title "Improving Hills- H. Doc. No. 545, 55th Cong., 2d boro Bay, Fla." sess. Sept. 22, 1922 Consolidation of the above projects to form a single project for Tampa Harbor. July 3, 1930 Increasing the depth of Egmont Channel to 29 feet H. Doc. No. 100, 70th Cong., 1st and the width of Sparkman Channel to 300 feet. sess. Aug. 30, 1935 2 For a depth of 32 feet and a width of 600 feet on Eg- S. Doc. No. 22, 72d Cong., 1st sess. mont Bar; a depth of 30 feet and a width of 400 feet in Mullet Key Cut; and a depth of 30 feet and a width of 300 feet in all other project channels in Tampa Harbor except in Hillsboro River; a turning basin 2,000 feet long and 550 feet in maximum width at the entrance to the Port Tampa terminals. June 20, 1938 For widening the bend between Sparkman Channel S. Doc. No. 164, 75th Cong., 3d. sess. and Cut D of Hillsboro Bay Channel by 250 feet; widening Ybor Channel 50 feet on each side to a total width of 400 feet; and extending the turning basin at the west end of Garrison Channel (mouth of Hillsboro River) for a distance of 300 feet in an easterly direction. June 20, 1938 For construction of a breakwater at Peter O. Knight Senate Committee Print, 76th field, Davis Islands. Cong., 1st. sess.1 1Contain latest published maps. 2 Included in the Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, and included in the Public Works program is subject to the provision that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all spoil-disposal areas necessary for the work, and furnish an acceptable permanent site for a United States reser- vation and dredge depot. The spoil-disposal areas have been fur- nished. A resolution of the board of representatives of the city of Tampa was accepted by the Chief of Engineers July 12, 1935, as sat- isfactory assurance that a site for a dredge depot will be provided. The River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, in authorizing certain channel improvements, imposed the condition. that local in- terests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of- way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subse- quent maintenance as required, and move and reconstruct all bulk- heads, wharves, buildings, roads, railroad tracks, and all other struc- tures as may be necessary. In authorizing the construction of a breakwater at the Peter O. Knight Municipal Airport, the same act imposed the condition that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands necessary for the work and assume the maintenance of the improvement upon completion. All require- 668 REPORT OF CHIEP OFi ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 ments, prior to those of the Act of August 30, 1935, have been com-- plied with except that the municipal belt-line railroad has not been extended to the east side of Ybor Channel and that adequate paved street facilities have not been provided to meet present-day needs. Under date of June 13, 1938, the Acting Secretary of War requested that the City of Tampa immediately undertake the provision of these additional facilities. Terminal facilities.-The,municipal terminals consist of a slip 805 feet long, 250 feet wide, and 27 feet deep. A transit shed 750 feet long and 75 feet wide is situated on one side of the slip and on the other side there is an open storage yard. The slip has rail and highway connections. The city of Tampa also owns and operates one small wharf. In addition t6 the above, there are 32 piers and wharves at Tampa and 7 at Port Tampa with depths of from 5 to 27 feet. All but eight are open to the public on the payment of wharfage charges. On the east shore of Hillsboro Bay there are two large phosphate plants, each providing about 1,000 feet of berthing space with pri- vately dredged channels 23 and 27 feet deep connecting with the Hillsobro Channel of the Tampa Harbor project. The facilities. will be adequate for the existing commerce when the municipal belt- line railroad is extended to the east side of Ybor Channel and addi-.. tional paved street facilities are provided to meet present-day needs. (See Port Series No. 8, pt. 2, revised 1930, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Absecon continued maintenance dredging to a depth of 30 feet in the lower portion of Hillsboro Bay Channel and in Cuts "E" and "F," Tampa Bay Channel, to August 21, 1937, when the work was completed. There were removed 113,190 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material from Hillsboro Bay Channel and 1-1-1,034 cubic yards from Tampa Bay Channel. The cost was $29,188.73 for - maintenance. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Atlantic was employed, from February 18, 1938, to the close of the fiscal year, for new work dredging to provide a depth of 32 feet at mean low water and a width of 600 feet in Egmont Relocation Channel and, during bad weather, for maintenance dredging to a depth of 30 feet in Mullet Key Cut and Cut "A," Tampa Bay Channel. There were removed 676,071 cubic yards, bin measurement,, of sand and shell from Egmont Relocation Channel, 70,244 cubic yards from Mullet Key Cut, and 125,776 cubic yards from Tampa Bay Channel. At the close of the year Egmont Relocation Channel was about 24 percent completed. The costs were $86,221.91 for new work and $23,647.02 for main- tenance. The cost of .surveys and examinations to determine the condition, of the channels was $663.26 for maintenance. The costs for the year were $86,221.91 for new work and $53,499.01 for maintenance, a total of $139,720.92. The expenditures were, $138,547.93, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 94 percent completed. The Hillsboro River project was completed in 1905. The turning basin at Port Tampa has been constructed 2,750 feet long by widening on the westerly side of the Port Tampa Chan- nel at its junction with the turning basin. The controlling dimen- RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACK8.NVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 669 sions, when last ascertained, were as follows: Old Egmont Channel at the entrance to Tampa Bay, 30 feet for a width of 400 feet, and Egmont Relocation Channel, 26 feet for a width of 600 feet, in June 1938; Mullet Key Cut, 30 feet for a width of 400 feet, in March 1938; Tampa Bay Channel, 30 feet for a width of 300 feet, in August 1937; Port Tampa Channel, 30 feet for a width of 300 feet, in April 1937; Hillsboro Bay, Sparkman and Garrison Channels, 30 feet for a width of 300 feet in December 1937; Seddon Channel, 30 feet for a width of 250 feet, in December 1937; Ybor Channel, 28.9 feet for a width of 225 feet, in December 1937, except in the northerly end where the limiting depth is 26.3 feet; and in Hillsboro River, 12 feet for a width of 100 feet, in January 1936. The work remaining to be done to. complete the project is the completion of dredging in the realine- ment of Egmont Channel, which is now in progress with United States plant, and the execution of the dredging in the channels and basins of upper Tampa Harbor and the construction of a breakwater- at Peter O. Knight Field, Davis Islands, both as authorized by the- River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938. Under regular funds, the costs of the existing project have been $5,178,422.68 for new work and $1,435,379.53 for maintenance, a total of $6,613,802.21, and the expenditures have been $6,610,738.42. Under Public Works funds, the cost and expenditures have been $1,329,333.24 for new work. Under Emergency Relief funds, the costs and expenditures have been $1,463,000 for new work. The total cost, all funds, has been $9,406,135.45, of which $7,970,755.92 was for new work and $1,435,379.53 for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $9,403,071.66. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable on July 1, 1938 ($342,063.84), will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------_ $22, 952.85, New work: Complete during March 1939, with the U. S. hopper dredge Chinook, the dredging of Egmont Relocation Channel__ __ 229, 000. 00, Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo, four months, November 1938-February 1939, removing shoals through- out the project as required--------------------------------_ 90, 110. 99- Total for all work-------------------------------------- 342, 063. 84 The additional sum of $321,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Begin, during October 1939, by contract, and complete during January 1940, the dredging required to widen bend at lower end of Sparkman Channel, the widening of Ybor Channel 50 feet on each side, and for extend- ing the turning basin at west end of Garrison Channel for a distance of 300 feet in an easterly direction .$125, 500 Begin, during November 1939, by contract, and com- plete during February 1940, the construction of a breakwater to form a seaplane landing basin -------- 96, 000 $221, 500 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. hopper dredge San Pablo, 5 months, February to June 1940, removing shoals throughout the pro- ject as required -------------------------------- ------- 100, 000 Total for all work------------ --------------------------- 321, 500 670 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_--------------------------- $8, 823, 806. 38 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------1, 452, 486. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 10, 276, 293. 15 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------ 13, 528. 47 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 0, 289, 821.62 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------ 6, 360. 59 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 296, 182.21 1----------------------0, Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 22, 952. 85 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- 10, 273, 229. 36 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 335, 703. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938. - -- 10, 608, 932. 61 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work _ ____----.-- $519, 558. 58 $961, 399. 75 $1, 619, 547. 70 $3, 292. 89 $86, 221. 91 Cost of maintenance_ _.. .--- 43, 974. 73 28, 740. 31 45, 422. 57 169, 295. 52 53, 499. 01 Total cost----------------- 563, 033. 31 990, 140. 06 1, 664, 970. 27 172, 588. 41 139, 720. 92 Total expended....--------------- - 478, 298. 47 920, 224. 03 1, 484, 690. 37 327, 109. 17 138, 547. 93 Allotted -------------- 789, 763. 08 1, 912, 397. 65 560, 472. 65 -214, 000. 00 416, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $58, 251. 18 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------$205, 525.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938 ---------- 255, 475. 00 461, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_---------------------------- 519, 251. 18 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------------ 45, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 474, 251. 18 Gross amount expended-----------_ $233, 723. 52 Less: Reimbursements collected $94, 761. 78 Receipts from sales--------------- 413. 81 95, 175. 59 138, 547. 93 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------ 335, 703. 25 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------- 22, 952. 85 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 312, 750. 40 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 , 360. 59 6----------------------------- Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--_ _--------- 319, 110. 99 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ---------------- 221, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work ----------------------------------------- 221, 500. 00 For maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 100, 000. 00 Total 1 ------------------- 321, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 671 25. ST. PETERSBURG HARBOR, FLA. Location.-St. Petersburg is situated on the west shore of Tampa l3ay, about 17 miles from the entrance to Tampa Bay, 21 miles from Tampa, and 83/4 miles from Port Tampa. The entrance to Tampa Bay, known as Egmont Channel, is on the west coast of Florida, about 220 miles north of Key West. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 587.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 25, 1912, and August 8, 1917. The cost and expenditures were $53,- 22025, of which $32,688.62 was for new work and $20,531.63 was for maintenance. (For further details see p. 769 of Annual Report for 1929.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 250 feet wide, 19 feet deep, leading westward from that depth in Tampa Bay to the basin at the port of St. Petersburg, a distance of about 1 mile, and for a depth of 21 feet, 1,400 to 1,700 feet long and 900 feet wide, in the Port of St. Petersburg and for a straight channel 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide extending southward from the easterly end of the above entrance channel to deep water in Tampa Bay. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide is 1.5 feet. The spring range is 1.9 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1.5 feet. Strong northerly winds, which occur mostly during the winter months, lower the water level about 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $184,300, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, but including $17,000 for the Point Pinellas Channel. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 July 3,1930 For the 19-foot entrance channel and the basin at S. Doc. No. 229, 70th Cong., 2d sess. the port of St. Petersburg. Aug. 26, 1937 For the 20-foot channel leading southward to deep Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. water in Tampa Bay. No. 71, 74th Cong., 2d sess. I These documents contain the latest published maps. The Deficiency Act of March 4, 1929, authorized the expenditure of $17,000 for dredging a channel 16 feet deep and approximately 200 feet wide on the easterly side of Point Pinellas lighted beacon in a direction approximately 328o true, the westerly boundary of the channel to be dredged as close to the said beacon as practicable. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-In Bayboro Harbor are nine privately owned marginal wharves having a total length of 515 feet. A concrete municipal quay 800 feet long faces Bayboro Harbor along its north- east side and a spur of the municipal electric railway has been ex- tended to this quay. A concrete wharf 1,500 feet long, constructed by the city of St. Petersburg, extends along the north side of the dredged basin known as the port of St. Petersburg. The facilities are considered adequate for present needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-43 672 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 33 percent completed. The 19-foot deep entrance channel leading west- ward from Tampa Bay to the basin at the port of St. Petersburg and the turning basin at that port were completed in 1931. In 1929-30, the Point Pinellas Channel was dredged 6,200 feet long and 200 feet wide, with a controlling depth of 14 feet. The controlling depths at mean low water are 19 feet for a width of 225 feet in the east-west channel and 21 feet for an area of 900 by 1,400 feet in the port of St. Petersburg, ascertained in January 1938, and 14.5 feet in the Point Pinellas Channel, ascertained in May 1933. No work has been done in the north-south channel, in which the controlling depth was 11.6 feet for a width of 200 feet in March 1935. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the dredging of a channel 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the easterly end of the present entrance channel southward to Tampa Bay. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $61,246.90 for new work, including $17,000 for the Point Pinellas Channel, and $14,888.72 for maintenance, a total of $76,135.62. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $123,000 made July 1, 1938, will be applied to new-work dredging, by contract or with United States hopper dredge during October 1938-March 1939, to complete the project, involving the construction of a channel 20 feet deep and 200 feet wide extending southward from the easterly end of present entrance channel to deep water in Tampa Bay. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project isexpected to meet the needs of com- merce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary ----------------------------- Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___ $93, 935. 52 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 35, 420. 35 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------___ 129, 355. 87 Net total expenditures--------------------------------------- 129, 355. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_---------------___ 129, 355.87 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- -- --- -- ---- -- - -- -- -- -- - -- -- -- -- - Cost of maintenance ........-------------. $782. 04 $14, 106. 68 Total expended ........------------------ 782. 04 14, 106. 68 -- ..----------------......... Allotted ....----..... -13, 672. 99 13, 561. 71 . ..... . .... ... Amount allotted during July from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938- ---------- $123, 000.00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939_ ______-- _ _- - _ 123, 000. 00 26. CHANNEL FROM CLEARWATER HARBOR THROUGH BOCA CIEGA BAY TO TAMPA BAY, FLA. Location.-ClearwaterHarbor and Boca Ciega Bay are sounds on the west coast of the peninsula of Florida, north of Tampa Bay, separated from the Gulf of Mexico by a chain of low sand- keys. With The Narrows, which connects them, they form a part of the c;astal waterway from Tampa Bay to St. Josephs Sound. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1257.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 673 Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 50 feet wide and 5 feet deep at mean low water from Clearwater Harbor through Boca Ciega Bay to Blind Pass, thence 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide through lower Boca Ciega Bay, and a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide connecting Boca Ciega and Tampa Bays. The length of the waterway covered by the project is 26 miles. The mean range of tide is about 1.8 feet. The spring range is about 2.3 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1 foot. Strong northerly winds, which usually occur in the winter months, lower the water level about 1/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1919, was $101,200. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents i June 25, 1910 A channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 50 H. Doec. No. 1190, 60th Cong., 2d sess. feet wide from Clearwater Harbor through Boca Ciega Bay to Blind Pass; thence 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Tampa Bay. Mar. 2, 1919 A channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide connecting H. Doc. No. 135, 63d Cong., 1st sess. Tampa and Boca Ciega Bays. 1 These documents contain the latest published maps. Terminal facilities.-These consist of six wharves, used for freight and passengers, having a total berthing space of 540 feet. All have highway connections, the wharf at Gulfport having connections with the St. Petersburg Electric Railway also. The facilities are ample for the needs of the locality and are open to the public. Operations and results during fiscal year.--None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1920. The controlling depths at mean low water were 7.5 feet in the entrance channel from Tampa Bay at Point Pinellas, thence 7 feet to Blind Pass, both ascertained in January 1938, and 4.3 feet in upper Boca Ciega Bay and in Clearwater Harbor, ascertained in June 1937. The cost and expenditures have been $105,877.01 for new work and $101,963.72 for maintenance, a total of $207,840.73. Proposedoperation.-No funds are available, and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $12,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging, by contract, during April and May 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $105, 877. 01 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 101, 963. 72 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 207, 840. 73 Net total expenditures----------------------------------------- 207, 840. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------------207, 840. 73 674 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost of maintenance _----------___-------------- $9, 992. 50 Total expended ---------------------------- 9, 992. 50 ------------- Allotted--------.................--------.-----$10, 000. 00 -7. 50................... .............. Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - ---------------------------------- $12, 000. 00 27. ANCLOTE RIVER, FLA. Location.-Rises in the western part of the peninsula of Florida and flows southwesterly, emptying into the Gulf of Mexico about 38 miles north of the entrance to Tampa Bay. (See U. S. Co'lst and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1257.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep at mean low water with width increased at en- trance and at bends from the Gulf of Mexico to the lower end of the present turning basin. The length of the section included in the project is about 81/2 miles. The mean range of tide is about 2 feet at the entrance and at Tarpon Springs. The spring range of tide is about 2.5 feet. Strong southwesterly winds raise the water level about 1 foot. Strong northerly winds, which occur mostly during the winter, lower the water level about 11 to 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $166,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $8,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 A channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Sponge H. Doc. No. 200, 55th Cong., 2d sess. Harbor; thence 4 feet deep to Tarpon Springs. Jan. 21,1927 Extension of the 6-foot channel to Tarpon Springs H. Doc. No. 18, 63d Cong., 1st sess. with a turning basin 200 feet wide and 500 feet long. Aug. 30, 1935 Deepening the channel to 9 feet from the Gulf of Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. Mexico to the lower end of the turning basin at No. 36, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Tarpon Springs. The latest published map is in H. Doc. No. 229, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities. - These consist of one municipal marginal wharf at Tarpon Springs, berthing space 330 feet, with about 5 feet of water, used by sponge and fish boats and small launches. Highway connection only is provided. The facilities are considered inadequate for the needs of the locality. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Work in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year under a contract for dredging to p)rovide project dimensions from Anclote Anchorage to Tarpon Springs was completed October 14, 1937. A total of 253,073 cubic yards of material was removed, completing 12,782 linear feet of chan- nel at a cost of $49,849.40 for new work. The expenditures were $53,688.73. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 675 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 94 percent completed. The required dredging was completed in October 1937, except for the removal of a shoal at the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico to Anclote Anchorage; the removal of this shoal remains to be done to complete the project. The controlling depth is located on the shoal at the entrance and in April 1938, was 6.8 feet for a width of 100 feet. The costs and expenditures under the project have been $169,515.98 for new work and $75,305.37 for main- tenance, a total of $244,821.35. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($10,035.88), will be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, dur- ing July 1938-August 1938, to complete the project, involving the construction of a channel of project dimensions through the bar cut. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of com- merce during the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $169, 515. 98 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 75, 305. 37 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- ------------ 244, 821. 35 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 244, 821. 35 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------10, 035. 88 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 254, 857. 23 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -----...... -------------- - -------------- -------------- $43, 614. 72 $49, 849. 40 Cost of maintenance----------........--------------- $164. 91 Total expended...-...- 164. 91 39, 775. 39 53,688.73 Allotted ...........----------------------- $12, 000 -11, 835. 09 $90, 000 9, 500. 00 4, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------- $59, 724. 61 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938----- ------------- --------------- 10, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for 9, 724. 61 6--------------------------- Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 6, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for ----------- ---------- 63, 724. 61 Gross amount expended------------------- ----- ---- ------- 53, 688. 73 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 10, 035. 88 28. STEINHATCHEE RIVER, FLA. Location.-This river rises in Lafayette County, Fla., and flows southwesterly about 34 miles to empty into Deadmans Bay, an arm of the Gulf of Mexico, about 32 miles north of the mouth of the Suwannee River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 180.) Existing project.--This provides for dredging a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water from the Gulf of Mexico into and up the 676 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 river to the village locally known as Steinhatchee, about 1.5 miles above the mouth, with widths of 150 feet in Deadmans Bay and 100 feet in the river. The length of the section included in the project is about 33/4 miles. The mean range of tide at the entrance is about 2.4 feet, the spring range 3.1 feet. Strong northerly or northeasterly winds may lower the water level as much as 11/2 to 2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1936, is $68,300, with maintenance estimated at $3,000 annually. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 87, 74th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The act adopting the project imposed the con- dition that local interests provide, free of cost to the United States, any lands which may be necessary and furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-These consist of a substantial timber marginal wharf 250 feet long for the use of sponge boats, and three small pri- vately owned timber docks, with one of which a small marine rail- way is connected. The facilities are adequate for the needs of the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done and no costs or expenditures have been incurred. The entrance to the river is over a long, flat sand-and-shell bar, over which a maximum depth of about 21/ feet at mean low water is found. The controlling depth in the river itself is about 4 feet at mean low water, and occurs at each of two rock shoals which cross the river below Steinhatchee. P Gposed operations.-An allotment of $68,300, made on July 1, 1938, will be applied to new-work dredging, by contract, during October 1938-February 1939, to complete the project, involving the construction of a 6-foot channel from Deadmans Bay to the village of Steinhatchee. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as the condition of the project is expected to meet the needs of com- merce for the next 2 years. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------- Net total expenditure -_ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938___ Amount allotted during July from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938__--------------------------------- $68, 300 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 __----- ___ -------- 68, 300 29. REMOVING THE WATER HYACINTH FROM NAVIGABLE WATERS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA Location.-The water hyacinth is found in the fresh-water streams and lakes in various parts of the district. Existing project.-The existing project provides for the destruc- tion or removal of the water hyacinth in the navigable waters of the State so far as they constitute an obstruction to commerce, using any mechanical, chemical, or other means not injurious to cattle. RIVERS AND HARBORS--JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 677 The use of log booms to close sloughs and backwaters as an aux- iliary means was contemplated. No estimate of the final cost of the work has been made. The latest (1936) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $9,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1899 For the construction and operation of a suitable H. Doec. No. 91, 55th Cong., 3d vessel, and for the use of log booms as adjuncts to sess., and Annual Report, 1899, the operation of the vessel, for the removal of water pp. 1613-1623. hyacinths in the navigable waters of the State of Florida. June 13,1902 For the extermination and removal of water hyacinths Specified in act. by any mechanical, chemical, or other means. Mar. 3,1905 Prohibited the use of any chemical process injurious Do. to cattle. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Hyacinth jams obstruct- ing navigation were broken up and drifted by hired labor throughout the year approximately as follows: Withlacoochee River, between the Florida Power Corporation's dam and Croom, 781,298 square yards; upper St. Johns River and tributaries, 4,761,478 square yards; Ar- buckle Creek, 496,634 square yards; and the south shore levee channel in Lake Okeechobee, 297,100 square yards. A total of 1,706,100 square yards of hyacinths was passed through the Moore Haven lock and 3,869,300 square yards through the lock at Ortona. Approxi- mately 120,000 square yards of marine grass were cut in the With- lacoochee River. The totals for the year were 11,911,910 square yards of hyacinth and 120,000 square yards of marine grass. Six hya- cinth booms were constructed in Lake Hicpochee, one at Hurricane gate No. 2, one at Hurricane gate No. 4, and two in Hillsboro Canal near Hurricane gate No. 4. The total cost for the year was $18,249.07 for maintenance and the total expenditures were $18,754.68. Condition at end of fiscal year.-A reasonably clear channel is being maintained in the Withlacoochee River as far upstream as Croom, 85 miles above the mouth. Above Croom the river and tributary creeks and sloughs are blocked by the hyacinth growth. The channel of the upper St. Johns River and its principal tributary streams are being kept reasonably clear of the water hyacinth. The Kissimmee River is open to navigation, and Arbuckle Creek, a tributary of the Kissimmee River between Lake Arbuckle and Lake Istokpoga, was reasonably clear of the growth. The hyacinth situation at the close of the fiscal year in other waterways had not become troublesome. The total cost has been $307,349.09 for maintenance, and the total expenditures have been $306,820.80. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on July 1, 1938 ($18,285.94), will be applied to the payment of $528.29 accounts pay- able on June 30, 1938, and to maintenance involved in the removal, by hired labor, of water hyacinths in the St. Johns, Kissimmee, and Caloosahatchee River systems, and in other navigable waterways in the district where such work may become necessary. The sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for the removal of water hyacinths by hired labor, as neces- sary, from the various navigable waterways in the district. g78 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, iU.S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ $307, 349. 09 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------307, 349. 09 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 528. 29 Net total expenditures-------------------------------306, 820. 80 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---- 8, 285. 94 1--------------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 325, 106. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--- .----------... .....--------------------------------------------------- ------- Cost of maintenance.........-------------.. $8, 940. 00 $7, 951.47 $8, 750. 86 $11, 868. 35 249. $18, 07 Total expended-----------------.................. 9, 348. 60 7, 969. 30 8, 707. 43 10, 887. 98 18, 754.68 Allotted....---..--...-----------------................ 6, 311.00 7, 000. 00 13, 000. 00 3,500. 00 33, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $4, 040. 62: Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ---------------------------- $5, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------3, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938------------- 15, 000. 00 33,000. 00 Amount to be accounted for --------------------------- 37,040. 62 Gross amount expended --------------------------- $20, 227.23 Less reimbursements collected ,472. 55 1--------------------- 18, 754. 68 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------------- 18, 285.94 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------ ---- 528. 29 Balance available June 30, 1938--------- ----------- 17, 757.65 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 20, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 30. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year was $154,732.34; the expenditures were $131,296.97. The balance unexpended and accounts receivable on June 30, 1938 ($109,940.48), will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to expenses incurred under this heading. The addi- tional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expehded during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------------------- $1, 231, 105. 20 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-----------1, 231, 105. 20 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 2,853. 97 Net total cost to June 30, 1938- 233, 959. 17 ,---------------------- Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_----------- 213. 62 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 234, 172. 79 1--------, RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 679 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- $8, 409. 50 Net total expenditures----------------------------- 1, 225, 763. 29 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 109, 726. 86 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------1, 335, 490. 15 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------- Cost of maintenance----------- $206, 337. 21 $113, 918. 46 $184, 590.18 $98,779.24 $154, 732. 34 Total expended.---------------- 209, 529. 11 111, 131. 18 190, 994. 51 114, 475. 32 131, 296. 97 Allotted.. ..--------------------- 189, 867. 97 81, 000. 00 219, 000. 00 74, 000. 00 221, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------------------ $19, 823. 83 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved May 15, 1936---------- $71, 200. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------ 50, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- 00, 000. 00 221, 200. 00 Amount to be accounted for_-------------- 241, 023. 83 Gross amount expended ----------------------- $136, 884. 74 Less reimbursements collected-------------------- 5, 587. 77 131. 296. 97 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------ 109, 726.86 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------- 8, 409.50 Balance available June 30, 1938_------------------- 101, 317. 36 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---- ------------------ 213. 62 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------------- 101, 530. 98 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - -- -- - -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- 30, 1940 for maintenance 100, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 31. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For Cost and expenditures to last June 30, 1938 full Estimated Name of project report amount see required to Annual New Work Maintenance complete Report for- 1. St. Johns River, FRl., Jacksonville to Palatka 1 1933 $205, 698.47 $116, 328. 46 $13, 300 2. Lake Crescent and Dunns Creek, Fla., 12 . 1931 10, 276. 25 5, 723. 75 53, 800 3t.St. Lucie Inlet Fla.1 3_ ----- ----- 1932 26, 688. 51 -------------- 1, 410, 000 4. Miami River, Fla._ . 1935 646, 915.17 3,000. 00 (4) 5. Orange River, Fla.' a. -------- - 1937 2, 000.00 8, 574. 27 (4) 6. Kissimmee River, Fla.----------------------- 1931 23, 479. 18 25, 202. 14 (4) 7. Homossassa River, Fla........................-----------------------. 1937 3, 998. 64 .............------------- (4) 8. Crystal River, Fla.--------------------------............................... 1919 25, 000.00 9,000. 00 (4) 9. Withlacoochee River, Fla.1 __ __---------------------1934 315, 085. 29 49, 570. 23 100, 000 10. Cedar Keys Harbor, Fla. ---------------------- 1932 147, 020. 98 30, 000. 00 3, 500 11. Suwannee River, Fla...........------------------------- 1931 76, 417. 96 32, 394. 06 200, 000 1 Channels adequate for commerce. I Local cooperation required. 3 Abandonment recommended Sept. 18, 1917, in H. Doc. No. 370, 65th Cong., 1st sess., also under date of Jan. 16, 1933. 4 Completed. s Expended during the fiscal year for payment of outstanding obligations, $470.27; revoked, $147.02. 680 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 32. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------------------------- $1, 141, 048. 03 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ ----------------------- 85, 722. 67 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 , 226, 770. 70, 1------------------ Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_------------------------- 47, 493. 72 Net total expenditures-------------------------------- 1, 179, 276. 98 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938__---------------------------- 191. 13' Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------- 1, 179,468. 11 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ............ Total expended--------- ....-------------- $2, 330, 105. 58 -$257, 109. 02 -$1, 023 946. 89 $130, 227. 31 Allotted ...................----------------------------- 2, 547, 832. 78 -420,873. 05 -1, 055,812. 14 108, 320. 52 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------- $22, 097. 92' Amount allotted from War Department Civil AppTopriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------------------114, 709.26 Amount to be accounted for------------------------- ___ _ 136, 807. 18 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment , 388. 74 6---------------- Net amount to be accounted for -------------------------- 130, 418.44 Gross amount expended--------------------------$981, 881. 11 Less: Reimbursements collected --------- $831, 735. 54 Receipts from sales--------------- 19, 918. 26 851, 633. 80 130, 227. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 191. 13 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------$47, 493. 72 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 7, 854. 11 55, 347. 83 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- -55, 156. 70 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 85, 722. 67 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 30, 565. 97 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recom n Congress Alafia River, Fla-...... Senate committee res- olution, Apr. 19, 1934. Allapatchee River (Alli- River and Harbor gator Creek), Fla. Act, June 20, 1938. Anclote River, Fla_ ___ River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Anclote River, Fla., to do .---------------......................................... Safety Harbor on Old Tampa Bay, water- way via Lake Butler. Apalachicola Bay to the River and Harbor July 8, 1937 House, 291, 75th Cong., Favorable. Withlacoochee River, Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 1st sess. Fla., intracoastal waterway from. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 681 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion -I I I I Caloosahatchee River, Rivers and Harbors Fla., from Fort Myers Committee resolu- to Gulf of Mexico. tion, Apr. 30, 1935. Caloosahatchee River to River and Harbor the Withlacoochee, Act, Aug. 30, 1935. River, Fla., intra- coastal waterway from. Mar. 26,-1938 Caloosahatchee River River and Harbor Mar. 26, 1938 Unfavorable. and Lake Okeechobee Act, Aug. 26, 1937. drainage areas, Fla., levees between Kis- simmee River and Fisheating Creek. Canaveral Harbor, Fla._ ._ _do -...-....... . ---------------------- Charlotte Harbor, Fla-__ Rivers and Harbors ---------------------- Committee resolu- tion, May 12, 1938. Charlotte Harbor and River and Harbor ---------------------- Peace River from Act, Aug. 30, 1935. Punta Gorda to Cleve- land, Fla., deepening of channel. Clearwater Harbor, Rivers and Harbors Fla., including Big Committee resolu- Pass and Little Pass. tion, Aug. 11. 1937. Cocoa, Fla., channel from Intracoastal River and Harbor Act, June 20, 1938. --------------- ------------------------ waterway to, and turning basin at. Courtenay, Fla., con- River and Harbor Jan. 22, 1938 House, 504, 75th Cong., Favorable. nection with Intra- Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 3d sess. coastal Waterway. Crescent Lake, Fla., to River and Harbor ............... ------------------------ Flagler Beach, Fla., Act, Aug. 26, 1937. waterway via Haw Creek to Bunnell. Daytona Beach, Fla., River and Harbor Mar. 29, 1938 House, 571, 75th Cong., Do. beach erosion. Act, July 3, 1930. 3d sess. Do - ---- Act of Congress, June .....----- do ..-- __---do------- Do. 26, 1936. Eau Gallie, Fla., con- River and Harbor Jan. 22, 1938 House, 497, 75th Cong., Do. nection with Intra- Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 3d sess. coastal Waterway Eau Gallie, Fla., to At- Rivers and Harbors ............... ........................ lantic Ocean, channel. Committee resolu- tion, Mar. 25, 1938. Fenholloway River, Fla_ River and Harbor --------------- ........................ Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla., Senate committee res- --------------- ........................ reimbursement for olution, Feb. 14, dredging and jetty 1938. work. Hillsboro River, Fla., River and Harbor from upper end of Act, Aug. 26, 1937. existing project to Sul- phur Springs, Fla. Holly Hill, Fla., chan- River and Harbor nel from Intracoastal Act, June 20, 1938. 'Waterway to, and turning basin at. Hollywood Harbor (Port Senate committee res- Everglades), Fla., re- olution, Feb. 14, imbursement for 1938. dredging and jetty work. Hudson Bay, Fla.------ Senate committee res- ------------------------ olution, June 2, 1938. Do------------------ Senate committee res- ------------------------ olution, Aug. 30, 1938. Hudson Creek, Pasco River and Harbor Mar. 24, 1938 ------------------------ Unfavorable. County, Fla. Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Indian River, Indian -..- - do . ------------- .River (Vero Beach), St. Johns River Water- way, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla., to Rivers and Harbors Miami, Fla., Intra- Committee resolu- coastal Waterway. Do_-__----- tion, June 8, 1938. River and Harbor Act, June 20, 1938. --------------- ------------------------ 682 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion Lake Worth Inlet, Fla_. Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 20, 1937. Little Manatee River River and Harbor and Inlets, Fla., and Act, June 20, 1938. channel to navigable waters in Tampa Bay. Little Manatee River, Rivers and Harbors Fla. Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 7, 1938. Miami Beach, Fla., River and Harbor turning basin at east Act, Aug. 30, 1935. end of municipal chan- nel. Miami Harbor, Fla ... River and Harbor Act, --------------- Aug. 30, 1935. Miami Harbor, Fla., Rivers and Harbors --------------- modify existing Committee resolu- project. tion, Mar. 24, 1937. Miami Harbor, Fla., Senate committee --------------- ------------------------ turning basin and con- resolution, Apr. 19, necting channel at 1934. Causeway Terminal. Miami to Key West, Senate committee res- Fla., waterway. olution, Oct. 22, 1936. Miami to Key West, Rivers and Harbors Fla., Intracoastal Committee resolu- Waterway between tion, Apr. 27, 1938. Florida Bay and Key West, Fla. Naples Bay through River and Harbor Apr. 19,1938 House, 596,75th Cong., Favorable. Gordons Pass, Dollar Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 3d sess. Bay, Big Marco Pass, Little Marco Pass into Rookery Bay, channel. New Pass, Fla., con- River and Harbor necting Sarasota Bay Act, June 20, 1938. with Gulf of Mexico. New River, Fla-........ Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 29, 1937. North New River Rivers and Harbors Sept. 23, 1937 Unfavorable. Canal, Fla. Committee resolu- tion, Feb. 13, 1935. Oklawaha River, Fla., Rivers and Harbors Mar. 26, 1938 Do. from headwaters of, Committee resolu- and Lake Griffin to tion, Aug. 12, 1933. Lake Tohopekaliga and other lakes con- necting Oklawaha River system and Kissimmee River sys- tem. Palm Beach, Fla., side River and Harbor June 7,1938 House, 705, 75th Cong., Favorable. chahnel or basin to Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 3d sess. connect with Intra- coastal Waterway. Pirates Cove Channel Senate committee res- -....................... in Sacarma Bay, Pi- olution, May 27, rates Cove and John- 1936. son's Pass, Fla. Pithlachascotee River, River and Harbor Mar. 26, 1938 ....................... Unfavorable. Fla. Act, Aug. 26, 1937. D o _.... .......- River and Harbor ........................ Act, June 20, 1938. Ponce de Leon Inlet, Rivers and Harbors Fla. Committee resolu- tion Mar. 25, 1938. Port Everglades, Fla-.... Rivers and Harbors Mar. 12,1938 House, 545, 75th Cong., Favorable. Committee resolu- 3d sess. tion, Apr. 29, 1937. Punta Rasa, Fla., to River and Harbor ...............- -.--..-................. Stuart, Fla. water- Act, Aug. 26, 1937. way via Caloosahat- chee River and Canal, Lake Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Canal and River. RIVERS AND HARBORS-JACKSONVILLE, FLA., DISTRICT 683 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans-Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. tion Congress Punta Rasa, Fla., to River and Harbor--------------- Fort Pierce, waterway Act, June 20, 1938. from, via Caloosa- hatchee River and Canal, Lake Okee- chobee, and St. Lucie Canal and River. St. Augustine Harbor, Rivers and Harbors Mar. 16, 1938 House, 555, 75th Cong., Favorable. Fla. Committee resolu- 3d sess. tion, Mar. 20, 1936. St. Johns River, Fla., Senate committee res- -----..---.-.-- Jacksonville to Palat- olution, Mar. 20, --.-.- ----.-- --. ka. 1926. St. Johns River, Fla., Rivers and Harbors .........-...-.- Jacksonville to the Committee resolu- ---.---.---------.------ ocean. tion, June 9, 1937. St. Johns River to Kis- River and Harbor ...........-.--- simmee River, Fla., Act Aug. 30, 1935. thence to Okeechobee Cross-Florida Canal Channel, waterway. St. Johns River at San- River and Harbor Act, ford, Fla., to Tampa, Aug. 30, 1935. waterway via Kissim- mee and Alafia Rivers and Tampa Bay. St. Johns River to In- Rivers and Harbors dian River, channel Committee resolu- from Sanford to Titus- tion, Jan. 27, 1937. ville. St. Lucie, West Palm River and Harbor Act, Sept. 23, 1937 J------------------.--.. I Unfavorable. Beach, Hillsboro, Aug. 30, 1935. North New River, and Miami Canals, Fla. Sarasota (Little) Bay, Rivers and Harbors Fla., between Sarasota Committee resolu- and Venice. tion, May 18, 1934. Sebastian Inlet, Fla-.... Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 20, 1937. Sebastian, Fla., to In- River and Harbor Act, tracoastal Waterway, Aug. 26, 1937. channel from. Suwannee River, Fla.. Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Mar. 16, 1937. Suwannee River, Fla. See. 1 of River and and Ga., for naviga- Harbor Act, Jan. 21, tion, flood control, 1927. power, and irrigation (308 report). Tampa and Hillsboro Senate committee res- May 25, 1938 Senate committee Favorable. Bays, Fla. olution, Dec. 23, print, 76th Cong., 1935. 1st sess. Tampa and Hillsboro Senate committee res- Mar 21,1938 Senate, 164, 75th Cong., Do. Bays, Fla., improve- olution, Aug. 23, 3disess. ment of Sparkman, 1935. Ybor, and Garrison Channels. Vero Beach, Fla., to In- River and Harbor Act, tracoastal Waterway, Aug. 26, 1937. channel from. Weekiwachee do.....--------....... River, .....----- Fla. Withlacoochee River, Sec. 1 of River and Fla., for navigation, Harbor Act, Jan. flood control, power 21, 1927. and irrigation (308 re- port). 684 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 :33. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS-FLOOD CONTROL There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. The balance unexpended July 1, 1938 ($5,000), will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $2,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Net total expenditures..... Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------------- 5, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ..--.... 5, 000 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .---------------- C ost of m ain tenan ce ........ ...- - -------------.-------... --------------- ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... Total expended ...... . . . . . Allotted-------------------------------------------------------------. ----------------- $5,000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------------------------------- $5, 000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------------------- 5,000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June -- -- --- -- --- --- --- -- --- --- --- -- --- --- -- 30, 1940, for maintenance 2, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Docu- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to ment menda- Congress No. tion Broward County, Fla., Intracoastal Water- Flood Control Act, .......... way throughout. June 22, 1936. Broward County, Fla., Intracoastal Water- Flood Control Act, .......... way throughout (preliminary examina- June 26, 1936. tion). Estero River, Imperial River, Corkscrew Flood Control Act, .. River (Horse Creek), Gordon River, Rock Aug. 28, 1937. Creek, Hendry Creek, Mulock Creek, and Six Mile Cypress Slough, Fla. Htillsboro River, Fla------------------ Flood Control Act, .. June 22, 1936. Kissimmee River Valley and its tributaries, Flood Control Act, .... Fla. Aug. 28, 1937. Suwannee River, Fla., from Florida-Georgia Flood Control Act, .... State line to Gulf of Mexico (preliminary April 10, 1936. examination). Suwannee River, Fla. and Ga., for naviga- Sec. 1 of River 9nd .. tion, flood control, power and irrigation Harbor Act, Jan. 21, (308 report). 1927. Withlacoochee River, Fla--------------- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Withlacoochee River, Fla., for navigation, Sec. 1 of River and . . flood control, power and irrigation (308 Harbor Act, Jan. 21, report). 1927. -RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 685 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT This district includes the western portion of the State of Georgia, the northwestern portion of the State of Florida, the State of Ala- ibama, except the extreme northern portion, the eastern portion of the State of Mississippi, and a small portion of the States of Louisiana :and Tennessee. It includes, specifically, the harbors on the coast of Mississippi and Alabama, the harbors in the northwestern portion of Florida, and all rivers flowing into the Gulf of Mexico west of the Aucilla River, in Florida, to and including the Pearl River, La., and Miss. District engineer: Col. R. Park, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer; Col, F. B. Wilby, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. St. Marks River, Fla -- 685 19. Blackwater River, Fla- .--- 717 2. Carrabelle Bar and Harbor, 20. Mobile Harbor, Ala _...... 718 Fla- 687 21. Removing the water hya- 3. Apalachicola Bay, Fla ..... 688 cinths (Mobile River, Ala., 4. Apalachicola River, Fla., the tributaries) 722 cut-off, Lee Slough, and 22. Chickasaw Creek, Ala ..... 724 Lower Chipola River .- 690 23. Alabama River, Ala ....... 725 5. Upper Chipola River, Fla., 24. Coosa River, Ga. and Ala _ 728 from Marianna to its 25. Black Warrior, Warrior, and mouth-- 693 Tombigbee Rivers, Ala __ 731 6. Flint River, Ga___ 695 26. Bayou Labatre, Ala . ----- 739 7. Chattahoochee River, Ga. 27. Pascagoula Harbor, Miss - 740 and Ala- 696 28. Pascagoula River, Miss.... 743 8. Chattahoochee River, Ga. 29. Biloxi Harbor, Miss ....... 744 (flood control)- 698 30. Gulfport Harbor and Ship 19. Intracoastal Waterway, Ap- Island Pass, Miss ....... 747 alachicola Bay to St. 31. Wolf and Jordan Rivers, Marks River, Fla ....... 699 Miss _-- 749 10. Channel from Apalachicola 32. Pearl River, Miss. and La - 750 River to St. Andrews Bay, 33. Examinations, surveys, and Fla- 700 contingencies (general) ---__ 753 11. Waterway from Choctawhat- 34. Other projects for which no chee Bay to West Bay, estimates are submitted - 754 Fla- 702 35. Plant allotment----- 754 12. Intracoastal Waterway from Choctawhatchee Bay to Flood control projects Pensacola Bay, Fla _... 703 36. Flomaton, Escambia River, 13. Intracoastal Waterway from Ala_-- 756 Pensacola Bay, Fla. to 37. Brewton, Conecuh River, Mobile Bay, Ala_ _-- -- 705 Ala 757 14. Intracoastal Waterway from 38. Rome, Coosa River, Ga ---- 758 Mobile Bay, Ala. to New 39. Itawamba County, Tombig- Orleans, La__ __ 706 bee River, Miss ......... 760 15. St. Josephs Bay, Fla ...... 708 40. Collinsville, Ala 763 16. St. Andrews Bay, Fla -- 710 41. Preliminary examination and 17. East Pass Channel from the surveys for flood control__ 764 Gulf of Mexico into Choc- 42. Other flood-control projects tawhatchee Bay, Fla ---- 713 for which no estimates are 18. Pensacola Harbor, Fla- ---- 714 submitted-_ 765 1. ST. MARKS RIVER, FLA. Location.-The St. Marks River rises about 14 miles southeast of Tallahassee, Fla., and flows in a southerly direction into the Gulf of Mexico 116 miles east from the new entrance to St. Andrews Bay. The entire length of St. Marks River is 17 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 182.) 686 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Previous projects.-The sum of $36,010.86 represents the cost and expenditures between 1828 and 1844, but apparently under no def- inite project. The division of this amount as between new work and maintenance is not known. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide at mean low water on suitable alinement and with greater width where necessary at bends, from the 10-foot contour in Apalachee Bay to the town of St. Marks, with a turning basin of the same depth and 200 feet square at the latter point, and for the removal of snags and similar obstructions from the present chan- nel between St. Marks and Newport. The average tidal range is between 3 and 4 feet. The estimated cost of new work, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, revised in 1937, is $86,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor .acts: Act Work authorized Documents July 3,1930 Channel 10 feet deep and a bottom width of 100 H. Doc. No. 453, 70th Cong., 2d sess. feet at mean low water between the mouth of the river and St. Marks, a distance of 6 miles, by dredging. Aug. 26,1937 Present project dimensions, straightening and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. widening the channel where necessary and re- No. 77, 74th Cong., 2d sess. (Con- moval of snags and obstructions. tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The act of August 26, 1937, requires that local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United States necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities on this stream con- sist of small wooden wharves and docks at the towns of St. Marks and Newport. These wharves and docks are used for transferring fish from small fishing craft to cold storage, for unloading petroleum products, for refueling fishing and pleasure craft, and as berths for the small boats located there. They are owned by local residents and by petroleum companies. None are publicly owned, but a privately owned dock with 200 feet of frontage at St. Marks is free and open to the public. There are small marine ways at both St. Marks and Newport. The facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fscal year.-The project prior to modification by the act of August 26, 1937, was completed in 1931. No work has been done under the modified project. The controlling depth, as- certained in June 1938, was 10.0 feet. The total cost and expendi- tures under the existing project, all new work, to June 30, 1938, was $11,000. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $75,000, made during July 1938, will be applied to new work, as follows: Dredging and rock excavating, by contract, to project dimensions, the channel from the 10-foot contour in Apalachee Bay to St. Marks and the turning basin at St. Marks, about 21/2 months, September 15 to November 30, 1938 --------------- _______________ $73,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 687 Removing snags and obstructions from the channel between St. Marks and Newport, about 1/3month, in the fall of 1938, with United States plant -------------------------------- $2, 000 Total ----------------------------- 75, 000 No operations will be necessary during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 --- ---- -------------- $47, 010. 86 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 -------------- 47, 010. 86 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 47, 010. 86 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------47, 010. 86 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938-------------------------------------75, 000. 00 Amount available for fiscal year 1939---------- ---------- --- 75, 000. 00 2. CARRABELLE BAR AND HARBOR, FLA. Location.-Carrabelle Bar and Harbor are located. on the coast of northwest Florida about 185 miles east of Pensacola Harbor. (See- U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 182.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the act of June 3, 1896. The total cost and expenditure on this project was $21,704.08 for new work. (For further details see p. 1833 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 200 feet wide and 27 feet deep from the Gulf of Mexico to a point west of Dog Island, thence 150 feet wide and 25 feet deep through St. George Sound and Carrabelle River to a turning basin 500 feet square and 25 feet deep at the town of Carrabelle. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1937, is $346,000, in- cluding $15,500 for aids to navigation. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $24,000, The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 Channel at East Pass and the work at Dog Island.... H. Doc. No. 63, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1907 Channel 100 feet wide with a depth of 18 feet from the outer harbor to a point about 2,500 feet outside the mouth of the river, with a turning basin, thence 10 feet deep to the wharves at Carrabelle, without any prior report having been made thereon. Aug. 26, 1937 Present project dimensions.--------------------- H. Doc. No. 184, 75th Cong., 1st, sess. (Contains latest published: map.) Local cooperation.-The act of August 26, 1937, required that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance, and agree to construct and maintain suitable terminal facilities open to all on equal terms. Terminal facilities.-Boat landings built along the water front consisting of a pile bulkhead and fill. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. 101110--38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 44 688 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The opening in Dog Island has been closed. The part of the project pertaining to the channel across the bars at East Pass was completed in 1909; that pertaining to the river channel was completed in 1909; that pertaining to the inner harbor channel was completed in 1913. The work required to be done to complete the project is that authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. The project is 28 percent completed. On June 30, 1938, the controlling depths were as follows: East Pass Entrance Channel, 20.5 feet; St. George Sound, 14.0 feet; Carrabelle River, 10.0 feet; and turning basin, 3.0 feet. The total cost and expenditures were $233,373.01, of which $96,026.70 was for new work and $137,346.31 for maintenance. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $234,500, will be applied to new work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Dredging, by contract, to provide project dimensions in the sound and river channels and in the turning basin, about 51/2 months, Sept. 1, 1938, to Feb. 15, 1939__-------------------------- 165, 750 Dredging with a U. S. hopper dredge to provide project dimensions in the outer bar channel, about 2% months, July 16 to Oct. 5, 1938__ 68, 750 Total--------------------- ----------------------------- 234, 500 The additional sum of $24,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging in the sound and river channels and anchorage basin to restore project dimensions with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 11'/ months as needed. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $117, 730. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_---------------------------- 137, 346. 31 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------255, 077. 09 Net total expenditures -- _-- ------ ------- 255, 077. 09 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_1 -1-1234, 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 489, 577. 09 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Co st of n ew w or k --- -- -- -- ------ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. ---- ------, --------- - - - - - ---- Cost of maintenance__ ----------------------- $12, 976. 30 . Total expended....---------------- $2, 427. 55 12, 949. 60 ---------- Allotted._----------------------- -796. 93 12, 927. 55 -$50. 40 -------------- $234, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-----------_ -------------------------- $234, 500. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------------234, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably- - expended in - - - - - year - - - - - - - - - - --fiscal - - - - - - -June - - - - -ending -- --- 30, 1940, for maintenance 24, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. APALACHICOLA BAY, FLA. Location.-This bay is situated on the coast of northwest Florida 160 miles east of Pensacola Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 183.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 689 Previous projects.-Adopted in the River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899. The total cost and expenditure since 1833 was $303,379.26, of which $134,613'.50 was for new work and $168,765.76 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1833, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for channels from the Gulf of Mexico 10 feet deep at mean low water, through West Pass in the Gulf of Mexico, and Link and Inner Bar Channels in Apalachicola Bay, with a width of' 150 feet in West Pass and Link Channels, and a width of 100 feet in the Inner Bar Channel. It also provides for a channel through bulkhead shoals 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide which serves as another entrance to Apalachicola Bay through East Pass, the entrance channel to Carrabelle Harbor. The mean range of tide throughout this harbor is 2 feet. The extreme range, except during storms, is about 3 feet. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1927, was $82,144, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1927) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $14,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1907 Channel 18 feet deep through West Pass and Link H. Doc. No. 422, 59th Cong., 1st sess. Channel, 10 feet deep across the bar, and 9 feet through bulkhead shoals. Jan. 21,1927 Present project dimensions ....------------------ H. Doc. No. 106, 69th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-Small marginal wharves for river boats and coastwise traffic built along the water front on piles, bulkheaded, and filled in. The facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Black water, operating in the inner bar channel, from Novem- ber 12 to December 8, 1937, removed 156,873 cubic yards of material. The cost was $14,353.10 for maintenance. The expenditures were $14,353.10. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1925. A timber bulkhead, 9,874 feet long was constructed to protect the already completed 10 foot channel at the mouth of Apalachicola River. The bulkhead was destroyed during 1916 by two severe storms and has never been rebuilt. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were as follows: Inner bar channel 9.0 feet; St. George Channel 10.0 feet; Link Channel 10.0 feet; West Pass 10.0 feet; and Bulkhead Shoals 9.0 feet. The total cost under the exist- ing project was $615,049.18, of which $82,144.59 was for new work and $532,904.59 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $615,049.18. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $15,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging to meet the needs of navigation, with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Blackwater, to provide project dimensions in the Inner Bar Channel, about 1 month, at such time as may be necessary. 690 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance work, as follows: Maintenance dredging to meet the needs of navigation, with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Blackwater, to provide project dimensions in the Inner Bar Channel, for a period of about 11/2 months, at such time as may be necessary----------------------------------$22, 000 Maintenance dredging for a period of about 2/3 month, at such time as may be necessary to meet the needs of navigation, with the United States seagoing hopper dredge Absecon, to provide project dimensions in the West Pass Channel --------------------------------- 8, 000 Total---------------- -------------------------- 30, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $216, 758. 09 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 701, 670. 35 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- 918, 428. 44 Net total expenditures------------ ------------------------ 918, 428. 44 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30. 1938-------- 933. 428.44 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .- ------------------ Cost of maintenance...------------ $18, 214. 25 $27, 235. 29 $14, 202. 73 $12, 700.67 I $14, 353. 10 Total expended- .--------------- 11, 148. 86 34, 575. 65 14, 202. 73 12, 700. 67 14, 353. 10 Allotted------------.............---------- 13, 999. 63 21, 294. 69 12, 000. 00 -102. 40 29, 353. 10 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ----------------------------------------- $17, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------- --- 000. 00 1----------------------5, Amount to be accounted for---------------------------32, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 2, 646.90 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------29, 353. 10 Gross amount expended------------------------- $14, 377. 58 Less reimbursements collected------------------------ 24. 48 14, 353. 10 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------15, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 30, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 4. APALACHICOLA RIVER, FLA., THE CUT-OFF, LEE SLOUGH, AND LOWER CHIPOLA RIVER Location.-The Apalachicola River is formed at the southwest corner of the State of Georgia by the junction of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers and flows south a distance of 112 miles, emptying into Apalachicola Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 183.) Previous projects.-The sum of $13,000 represents the cost and expenditures between 1828 and 1831, but apparently under no definite RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 691 project. In the years 1835 and 1836 appropriations amounting to $9,000 were made for the Chipola River, but there is no record of expenditure of this sum. Work under existing project was begun in 1875. Existing project.-This provides for a channel in the Apalachicola River 6 feet deep at low water and 100 feet wide, to be secured by the removal of snags and overhanging trees and by widening and straightening Moccasin Slough, and for a channel 5 feet deep and 60 feet wide through the cut-off, Lee Slough, and lower Chipola River. Snagging and dredging to a depth of 6 feet, of the lower 2,500 feet of the Styx River, a tributary of the Apalachicola River, is included in the existing project. The existing project also includes the improvement of the Florida River by dredging a new outlet from Florida River, 6 feet deep and 80 feet wide, about 600 feet downstream of its present mouth. Both the Styx and Florida Rivers are tributaries of the Apalachicola River. The mean range of the tide at the mouth of Apalachicola River is 2 feet, and the variation between low and high water is about 30 feet at the point where the river is formed. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $127,800, exclusive of amount expended on previous project, but including $1,250 to be contributed by local interests to apply on the improve- ment at the mouth of Florida River. The latest (1938) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $16.000. Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 23, 1874 The channel in the Apalachicola River----------.... H. Doc. No. 241, 42d Cong., 2d sess, and Annual Report 1873, p. 698. June 13, 1902 The work in the cut-off, Lee Slough and lower Annual Report 1889, p. 1416. Chipola River. Jan. 6, 19341 Work of snagging and dredging in the Styx River__ 2 June 20, 1938 Dredging in the Florida River .H----------------- H. Doe. No. 575, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1 Public Works Administration. s Contains the latest published map of Florida River. No map of Apalachicola River has been published in congressional documents. A map of the cut-off, Lee Slough and lower Chipola River will be found in Annual Report 1891, opposite p. 1696. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938 :authorized the improvement of Florida River subject to the pro- visions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be required, and contribute one-fourth the initial cost of the improvement. The rights-of-way and spoil areas have been donated and local interests are ready and willing to complete the local cooperation required upon demand. Terminal facilities.-At Apalachicola, Fla., the facilities consist of six wharves built on piling with wooden framework. The land- ing at Blountstown, Fla., is a natural one, provided with a ware- house, open to all carriers. The landing at River Landing, Fla., is a natural one, used in connection with a warehouse erected on trestle- work, and the freight is handled by double-track hoist. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. snag boat Albany, from August 21-31, and October 23 to December 6, 1937, 692 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 removed 785 obstructions from the channel and 713 overhanging trees, from the banks. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Blackwater operating in the Apalachicola River channel, from October 15 to November 12, 1937, removed 251,125 cubic yards of material. The cost was $28,595.59 for maintenance. The expenditures were $28,599.39. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, prior to modification authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, was completed in 1924. Work on River Styx, a tributary of the Apalachicola River, was completed in 1934. No work has been done on the Florida River. At the end of the fiscal year the con- traction works were in fair condition. The controlling depths, at the end of the fiscal year were as follows: Apalachicola River 5 feet, the Cut-off 4 feet, Lee Slough 5 feet, lower Chipola 5 feet, Styx River 6 feet and the Florida River is not navigable due to obstructions at its mouth. Ordinarily boats drawing 5 feet can operate throughout the year at a stage of zero on the River Junction gage. Greater drafts are available usually from January to July of each year. The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds__ $108, 463. 69 $263, 706. 22 $372, 169. 91 $372, 169. 91 Public Works funds_------------------------ 14, 335. 12 -14, 335. 12 14, 335. 12 Total ------------------------------ 122, 798. 81 263, 706. 22 386, 505. 03 386, 505. 03 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $25,419.90, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Maintenance dredging to meet the needs of navigation in the Apalachicola River, with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Blackwater, about 11/ months, during July and September 1938___ $18, 119.90 Maintenance snagging operations in the Apalachicola River with the U. S. snag boat Albany, about 11/3 months, during July and September 1938-----------------------------------------------7, 300. 00 Total --------------------------------------------------- 25,419.90 The additional sum of $28,750 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, for new work and maintenance, as follows: New work: Dredging the new outlet channel at the mouth of Florida River to project dimensions by the use of a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, about one-fourth month, during the fall of 1939__ $3, 750 Maintenance: Maintenance dredging to meet the needs of navigation in the Apalachicola River with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, about 1 month, as needed ------------------- __ 15, 000 Maintenance snagging operations in the Apalachicola River with the U. S. snag boat Albany, about 12/ months, as needed------------ 10, 000 Total-------------------------------------------------28, 750 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 693 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $135, 798.81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__---------------------------263, 706. 22 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------399, 505. 03 Net total expenditures_---------------------------------------- 399, 505. 03 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 25, 419. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------- 424, 924.93. Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -------------- _$14, 335. 12 ---- Cost of maintenance....------------- 14, 019. 35 $17, 500. 00 $28, 236. 79 $27, 254. 79 $28, 595. 59 Total cost----------------28, 354. 47 17, 500. 00 28, 236. 79 27, 254. 79 28, 595. 59, Total expended....---------------- 28, 317. 83 17, 500. 00 28, 236. 79 27, 250. 99 28, 599. 39 Allotted_ 19, 021. 35 .---------------------- 27, 500. 00 50, 000. 00 -------------- 49, 507. 07 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ _____------- $4, 512. 22 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- ---------------------- tion Act approved July 19, 1937__ $25, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 193811111111111111_ 25, 000. 00 50, 000. 00, Amount to be accounted for---------------------------------- 54, 512. 22 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------------- 492. 93 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------------54, 019. 29 Gross amount expended------------------------------$28, 763. 53 Less reimbursements collected 64. 14 1--------------------------- 28, 599. 39 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------- 25, 419.90' Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of --- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project l 2 . 3, 750. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- --- -- --- --- -- For new work 1 2_ __ 3, 750. 00 For maintenance 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25, 000. 00 --- -- --- --- -- --- -- Total _ ------------ 28, 750. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 2 In addition, $1,250 to be contributed. 5. UPPER CHIPOLA RIVER, FLA., FROM MARIANNA TO ITS MOUTH Location.-This river rises in the southeast portion of the State of Alabama and flows in a general southerly direction through Alabama and northwest Florida for a distance of about 125 miles, emptying into Apalachicola River through Lee Slough and lower Chipola River. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for west Florida.) Previous projects.-In 1835 and 1836 appropriations totaling $9,000' were made for the Chipola River, but there is no record of the expenditure of this sum. Work under existing project was begun in 1900. Existing project.-This provides for securing a channel 3 feet deep at low water and 60 feet wide from the foot of the Dead Lakes to t694 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Marianna, a distance of 55 miles, by rock excavation and snagging. The variation between low and high water is approximately 14 feet. The original estimate of cost for new work, made in 1888, was $41,000 exclusive of the cost of necessary plant. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act ,of March 3, 1899 (Annual Report for 1899, page 1416). No map of the upper Chipola River has been published in any congressional document or annual report. Recommended modifications of project.-The project has been rec- ommended for abandonment (H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-None, other than natural landings for river- boat traffic. These landings answer the purpose, and no better facili- ties are required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 75 percent completed. The project has been completed from Look and Tremble Shoals to the mouth. Practically no work has been done at Look and Tremble Shoals, or from that point to Marianna, a distance of approximately 20 miles. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year, up to Look and Tremble Shoals, the present head of naviga- tion, is 3 feet, which depth is available throughout the year. Greater depths are usually available from January to June. There is a gage on this stream above Look and Tremble Shoals near Altha, Fla. The work remaining to complete the project is the improvement from and including Look and Tremble Shoals to Marianna. The cost and cexpenditures were $36,781.12 for new work and $63,193.43 for main- tenance, a total of $99,974.55. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available and no operations are -contemplated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance snagging with the U. S. snagboat Albany, about 1 month when necessary to meet the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary -Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------- $36, 781.12 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 6--------------------------3, 193. 43 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------99, 974. 55 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 99, 974. 55 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------------- 99, 974. 55 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ................. -- ----........... ...... ...... ....... ...... ........................... Cost of maintenance-----------..............-------------- $8, 000................................. Total expended------------------.................. ---------............. 8, 000 Allotted----------------------.......-------------- 8, 000 ......................................... Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------------------- $4, 200. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-- ------------- ------ 5, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 695 6. FLINT RIVER, GA. Location.-The river rises in the west central part of the State of Georgia, flows in a generally southeasterly direction to Albany, and thence southwest to the southwest corner of the State, where it joins with the Chattahoochee River in forming the Apalachicola River. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for southwest Georgia.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 3 feet deep at extreme low water from the mouth of the river to Albany, a distance of 101 miles, to be obtained by dredging, rock ex- cavations, building contraction works, and removal of snags; and a channel for light-draft steamers at moderate stages from Albany to Montezuma, a distance of 79 miles, to be obtained by the removal of loose rocks, snags, and overhanging trees. The extreme fluctuation of stage due to floods was 33 feet, while the average variation be- tween low and high water is approximately 21.5 feet. The estimated cost of new work between the mouth and Albany, revised in 1928, is $715,000, and between Albany and Montezuma, made in 1879, $15,100. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documentsand reports June ?3, 1874 A channel 100 feet wide and 3 feet deep at extreme low water from Annual Report, 1873,. the mouth of the river to Albany. p. 707. June 14, 1880 Extended the project to Montezuma-------.......------------------Annual Report, 1879,. p. 818. The latest published map of Flint River, Ga., may be found in H. Doc. No. 986, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Recommended modification of project.--Under date of July 25, 1917, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the project by eliminating improvement of that portion of the river above Albany (H. Doc. No. 302, 65th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-The facilities at Bainbridge consist of a nat- ural landing, with a warehouse, and double-track steam hoist. At Albany the facilities consist of a natural landing with no improve- ments. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None.. There were no costs or expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work of improvement has been carried on from the mouth to Albany Shoals, a distance of 103 miles, and in this stretch the channel is in good condition for a width of 70 feet. The existing project was 98 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year for the portion of the river below Albany was 3 feet. Vessels requiring 4 feet of water can operate throughout the year as far as Bainbridge, Ga. Vessels requiring a depth in excess of the above can ordinarily operate on the river as far as Albany between the months of November and June. The work remaining to be done to complete the project to Albany, Ga., consists of widening various dredged cuts from 70 to 100 feet. The costs and expenditures were '696 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 $823,397.54, of which $640,819.77 was for new work and $182,577.77 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $5,500 made in August 1938 will be applied to maintenance snagging with the U. S. snag boat Albany for about one-half month during 1938. The sum of $6,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for snagging operations, which will require the operation of the UJ.S. snag boat Albany for a period of about 1 month when necessary to meet the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $640, 819. 77 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------__ 182, 577. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------__ 823, 397. 54 Net total expenditures ----------------------- 823, 397. 54 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 823, 397. 54 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938--_-------------------------------___ 5,500. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 ---- - - 5,500. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------- 89, 200. 00 -Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------- 6, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 7. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER, GA. AND ALA. Location.-This river rises in the north central part of the State of iGeorgia and flows in a southwesterly direction to West Point and thence in a southerly direction to join with the Flint at the southwest corner of the State of Georgia, forming the Apalachicola River. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for northwest Georgia.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, made an appropriation of $5,000 for the section of river between West Point and Franklin, Ga., and appropriations therefor were continued until 1899, when they were discontinued. The total cost and expend- iture on this project was $19,719.22 for new work. (For further details see p. 1834 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for securing a channel 4 feet deep at low water and 100 feet wide from the mouth to Columbus, Ga., a distance of 164 miles, by the removal of timber obstructions, dredg- ing, contraction works, and shore protection. The variation between average low and high water is approximately 20 feet. The extreme fluctuation is 54.7 feet at Columbus. The estimated cost of new work, from the mouth to Columbus, Ga., revised in 1924, is $1,156,000, exclusive of amounts expended on pre- vious projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $60,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 23, 1874 (H. Doc. No. 241, 42d Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Re- port for 1873, p. 699). No map of the Chattahoochee River below Columbus has been printed in any congressional document. Terminal facilities.-The terminals at Alaga, Columbia, and Eufaula, Ala., consist of natural landings provided with warehouses and hoists, open to all carriers on equal terms. These facilities are considered adequate for the present commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 697 Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. snagboat Albany, operating in the Chattahoochee River, from September 16 to October 22, 1937, removed 287 obstructions from the channel, and 103 overhanging trees from the banks. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Black- water, operating in the channel from September 11 to October 14, 1937, removed 160,152 cubic yards of material. The cost was $24,- 660.89, for maintenance. The expenditures were $24,939.05. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 94 percent complete. At the end of the fiscal year, dredging, open-channel work, and snagging operations had been carried on from the mouth of the river to a point 164 miles above the mouth. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year at low water was 2 feet. Vessels drawing not more than this may operate on the river throughout the year and 4 feet can be carried ordinarily, from January to August, inclusive. The total cost was $2,115,021.17, of which $1,081,084.85 was for new work and $1,033,936.32 for maintenance. The expenditures were $2,115,021.17. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $28,652.32, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Maintenance dredging to meet the needs of navigation with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Blackwater, 1/3 months, at such time as may be necessary __- __-----_____ $21, 052.32 Maintenance snagging operations with the U. S. snagboat Albany, about 11/ months, at such times as may be necessary to meet the needs of navigation-------------------------------------------7, 600. 00 Total ------------------------------------------------ 28, 652. 32 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance dredging to meet the needs of navigation with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 1 month at such time as may be necessary ---------------------------------- $15, 000 Maintenance snagging operations with the U. S. snagboat Albany, about 12/ months, at such times as may be necessary--------------------- 10, 000 Total----------------------------------------------------- 25, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 $1, 100, 804. 07 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 033, 936. 32 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- 2, 134, 740. 39 Net total expenditures_ ____ -------- 2, 134, 740. 39 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 28, 652. 32 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938.... - 2, 163, 392. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.... - - - - - ....------.---------------------- Cost of maintenance------ . _ 234. 32 _----------------------------$26, $39, 452. 47 $24, 660. 89 Total expended------------.................--------------------------- 25, 988. 78 39, 419. 85 24, 939. 05 --------------------- Allotted -----------------------.........................-- 69, 000. 00 50, 000. 00 698 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------- $3, 591. 3T Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------$25, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- 25, 000. 00 50, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 53, 591. 37 Gross amount expended---------------------------$24, 954. 25 Less reimbursements collected---------------------- 15. 20 24, 939. 05 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 28, 652. 32 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------------------- 75, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 8. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER, GA., FLOOD CONTROL Location.-The project is located on the Chattahoochee River, Ga. and Ala., and covers the section of the river from the city of West Point, Ga., to Langdale Dam, a distance of approximately 7 miles. Existing project.-There is no approved project covering this work. The work to be done consists of increasing the cross section of the Chattahoochee River at critical points between West Point, Ga., and Langdale Dam, clearing of the floodway on both banks, constructing an earth levee 1,500 feet long, and the construction of an additional span in the highway bridge at West Point, Ga. The work was authorized by the President August 12, 1935, under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of April 8, 1935. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. The expendi- tures were $4.60, for accounts payable June 30, 1937. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1937. The total cost and expenditure, all from Emergency Relief funds, was $591,068.24, charged to new work. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $591, 068. 24 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ----------- 591, 068. 24 Net total expenditures----------------------------------------- 591, 068. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 591, 068. 24 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .............. Cost of new work----....................---- -------------------------...... $475, 474. 68 $115, 593. 56 . Cost of maintenance--------------- ----------- ------ -- -- ------- Total expended-----------...................------------- -------------- 459, 980.84 131,082. 80 $4. 60 .................... Allotted------ . .................. 596, 500. 00 -5, 400. 00 -31.76 RIVERS AND HARBORS--MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 699 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------- $36.36 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------- 31. 76 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 4. 60 Gross amount expended 60 4----------------------- 9. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM APALACHICOLA BAY TO ST. MARKS RIVER, FLA. Location.-The waterway, 84 miles long, connects Apalachicola Bay and St. Marks River, Fla. The waterway follows Apalachicola Bay, Fla., St. George Sound, Carrabelle, Crooked, and Ochlockonee Rivers, and Ochlockonee and Apalachee Bays, and St. Marks River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 182-183.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide at mean low water from Apalachicola Bay, Fla., via St. George Sound, Carrabelle, Crooked, and Ochlockonee Rivers, and Ochlockonee and Apalachee Bays to St. Marks River, Fla. The mean range of tide is 13/4 feet, and the extreme range, except during :storms, 3 feet. The estimated cost made in 1937 is $480,000 for new work and $15,400 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 291, 75th Cong., 1st sess.), which document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-The act adopting the existing project provides that local interests undertake all necessary modifications to bridges over the waterway, furnish free of cost to the United States neces- sary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, and release the United States from all claims for damages incidental to the work of improvement. Terminal facilities.-At Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Harbeson City, and St. Marks there are terminals, consisting for the most part of timber wharves, many of them provided with frame warehouses cov- ered with galvanized iron. Numerous small privately owned wharves are found along some sections of the waterway. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A survey to determine the location of the necessary rights-of-way for land cuts in the Crooked River section of the waterway from Carrabelle, Fla., to Ochlockonee Bay was made during the fiscal year, and probings were made to determine the extent of rock shown on original survey in the vicinity of Harbeson City, Fla. The cost of this work was paid from "Examinations, surveys, and contingencies, general," which will be reimbursed from allotment made to the project during the fiscal year 1939. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is about 3 percent complete; however, no actual work of construction has been com- menced on this waterway. The controlling depths ascertained in 1938 were as follows: Apalachicola Bay, 9 feet; St. George Sound, 10 feet; Carrabelle River, 4.5 feet; Crooked River, 2 feet; Ochlockonee River, 7 feet; Ochlockonee Bay, 7 feet; Apalachee Bay, 12 feet; St. Marks River, 10 feet. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $480,000, made during July 1938 will be applied to new work of dredging the canal to project 700 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 dimensions, by contract, during the period October 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939. The additional sum of $30,000, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging to remove shoals, caused principally by lowering of side slopes, with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 2 months as needed. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------- Net total expenditures--------------------------------------------- Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------------------- $480, 000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939-..... 480, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1_ _---_- ------- 30, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 10. CHANNEL FROM APALACHICOLA RIVER TO ST. ANDREWS BAY, FLA. Location.-This waterway extends from a point 6 miles above the mouth of the Apalachicola River in a northwesterly direction through Lake Wimico, thence to East Bay, an arm of St. Andrews Bay, Fla. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 184.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide with three cut-offs from Apalachicola River to St. Andrews Bay, Fla., by way of the natural waterways indicated above. The mean range of tide is 2 feet and the extreme range, except during storms, 3 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1935, was $845,900, with $4,000 for annual maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910.....---------------- A channel 5 feet deep at mean low H. Doc. No. 670, 61st Cong., 2d water and 65 feet wide at the sess. bottom. Emergency Relief Administra- Present project dimensions- ..... Rivers and Harbors Committee tion Act, dated May 28, 1935, Doc. No. 52, 72d Cong., 2d sess. and River and Harbor Act, (Contains latest published map.) Aug. 30, 1935. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. snag boat Albany, operating in the waterway from Apalachicola River to St. Andrews Bay, from August 16-20, 1937, removed 88 obstructions from the channel and 17 overhanging trees from the banks. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Blackcwater, operating in the channel, from August 22 to September 3, 1937 and February 21 to March 10, 1938, removed 38,736 cubic yards of material. The total cost was $10,290.50 for maintenance. The expenditures were $10,299.76. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 8 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 701- The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds........--------------------------- $508, 822. 15 $112, 493. 56 $621, 315. 71 $621, 300. 12 Emergency relief funds ...--------------------- 340, 000. 00 ---- 340, 000. 00 340, 000. 00 Total 848, 822. 15 ........... .......--------------------...----------... 112,493. 56 961, 315.71 12 951, 300. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the, fiscal year, $12,321.57, will be applied to maintenance work in the channel during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 __________________________________ $15. 59 Maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions, with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Blackwater, about 20 days, at such time as may be necessary- ___________ 11, 305. 98 Maintenance snagging and removal of overhanging trees with the U. S. snag boat Albany, about 1 week, during July 1938 , 000. 00 1--------- Total --------------------------------------------------- 12, 321. 57 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions with a U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge, about 2 months, as needed. Cost atd financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1.938 _-------------------- $848, 822.15 _-- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -_ ---- 112, 493. 56 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 961, 315. 71 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------ 15. 59 Net total expenditures----------------- 961, 300. 12 Unexpended balance June 30, 193.8-------_ __ 12, 321. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ---------------- 973, 621. 69 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------......--.......--..........--------------...-------------- $87, 981. 91 $254, 910. 23 - Cost of maintenance.....------------- $6, 534. 04 $2, 417.50 $2, 008. 39 1, 511. 38 $10, 290. 50 . Total cost-----------------.......... 6, 534. 04 2, 417. 50 89, 990. 30 256, 421. 61 10, 290. 50 Total expended.----------------- 7, 118. 55 2, 417. 50 66, 028. 28 280, 358.78 10, 299. 76 Allotted .......----------------------- 8, 500. 00 350, 000. 00 -8, 001. 49 7, 000. 00 20, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $2, 621.33 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937------------------- $4, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------10, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved April 9, 1935..................... 5, 500. 00 20, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for 22, 621. 33 702 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U, S. ARMY, 1938 Gross amount expended------------------$1-----------------$10, 299.76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-----------------------12, 321. 57 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 15. 59 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 12, 305. 98 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - 30,000. 00 SExclusive of available funds. 11. WATERWAY FROM CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY TO WEST BAY, FLA. Location.-This waterway extends westward from West Bay, an arm of St. Andrews Bay, Fla., through West Bay Creek, thence westward by a land cut entering Choctawhatchee Bay in the vicinity of Point Washington, Fla., approximately 2 miles south of the mouth of the Choctawhatchee River, a total distance of 26 miles. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep at mean low water from Choctawhatchee Bay to West Bay, Fla. The mean range of tide in the two bays is about 1.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1935, was $1,770,000 with $10,000 for annual maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. No. 259, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-None. No terminal facilities are necessary along the canal. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The contractor, operat- ing in section B of the waterway, removed with pipe-line dredge Tennessee, from July 1 to November 23, 1937, 1,304,925 cubic yards of material; the pipe-line dredge No. 4, from July 1 to November 24, 1937, removed 866,175 cubic yards of material; the pipe-line dredge No. 5, from November 24, 1937, to April 28, 1938, removed 2,852,697 cubic yards of material; and with drag-line from July 1 to December 27, 1937, 595,500 cubic yards of material. The contractor, operating in section A of the waterway, from July 1, 1937, to January 18, 1938, removed with the pipe-line dredge Duplex 4,592,723 cubic yards of material. The contractor operating in section A of the waterway, from May 4-15, 1938, under informal contract, removed with pipe-line dredge Tennessee 28,582 cubic yards of material. The U. S. crawler crane No. 101 operating in section A of the waterway from June 5-16, 1938, removed 3,041 cubic yards of material. This waterway was open to navigation on April 27, 1938. The cost was $745,634.28, all for new work. The expenditures were $902,827.87. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed during 1938 at a saving of $303,394 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 9 feet. The total cost was $1,466,605.95, charged to new work. The expenditures were $1,465,548.58. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $105,034.57, including accounts receivable, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 --- $1, 640. 52 Maintenance dredging, removing shoals caused principally by caving banks, by the operation of the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 23 /a months, as may be necessary---------- - 43, 394. 05 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 703 Construction of spillways at the mouths of intersecting creeks and drainage gulleys to serve as protection works to prevent excessive shoaling after heavy rains, during the spring of 1939------------ $60, 000. 00 Total--------------------------------------------------- 105, 034. 57 The additional sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging to restore project di- mensions with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 22/3 months, when necessary to meet the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $1, 466, 605. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ ----- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938,----------- 1, 466, 605. 95 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 583. 15 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-----------------------1, 467, 189. 10 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 640. 52 Net total expenditures-- , 465, 548. 58 1------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------- ------------------ 104, 451.42 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-- ------------ 1, 570, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .....------------ ......--------------...--------------$682. 32 $720, 289. 35 $745, 634. 28 Cost of maintenance_------- ---------------- ------- -------------- Total expended..---....---------...........----------------------- 118. 95 562, 601. 76 902, 827.87 Allotted----------------- --------- I------------ , 000, 000. 00 ------------ 570, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $437, 279. 29 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------$530,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------- 40, 000. 00 570,000. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 1, 007,279. 29 Gross amount expended--------------------------$902, 923.37 Less reimbursements collected---------------------- 95. 50 902, 827. 87 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 104, 451.42 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 1, 640. 52 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 102, 810. 90 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ 583. 15 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 103, 394. 05 Amount that can be profitably - expended in fiscal year ending June -- --- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- --- -- -- 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 40, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 12. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY TO PENSACOLA BAY, FLA. Location.-This waterway extends through Santa Rosa Sound, a narrow body of water about 34 miles in length, with a width 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-45 704 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 ranging from 11/2 miles at its junction with Pensacola Bay on the west to a width of about 150 yards at the east end, where it joins Choctawhatchee Bay. (See U.'S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 186.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep at mean low water from Choctawhatchee Bay to Pensa- cola Bay, Fla., through Santa Rosa Sound. The mean range of tide in the sound is 1.4 feet. The extreme range, except during storms, is about 3 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1935, was $39,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $7,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 A channel 6 feet deep at mean low water, with H. Doc. No. 565, 61st Cong., 2d sess. no reference to width. Aug. 30, 1935 Present project dimensions...........----------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 42, 73d Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Terminal facilities.-None, other than natural landings and about 10 small boat landings used by fishing boats and trading launches. These facilities appear to be adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1937, at a saving of $2,210 under the estimated cost. On June 30, 1938, a channel 9.0 feet deep and 100 feet wide was available throughout this waterway. The total cost and expenditures were $36,789.06 for new work, and $70,876.24 for maintenance, a total of $107,665.30. Proposed operatios.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $20,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging during the fiscal year 1939, to provide project dimensions in the waterway, with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for a period of about 1 month, at such times as may be required. No operations will be necessary during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 _ $36, 789. 06 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 70, 876. 24 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ -- 107, 665. 30 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------------- 107, 665. 30 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------- 20, 000.00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 127, 665.30 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----- ------------------------------------------ $14, 263.20------- Cost of maintenance ----------. -------------- $7, 030.41 -------------- 6, 993.92------- Total cost----------------................... ...------------ 7, 030.41 -------------- 21,257.12 - - Total expended...-.........-.. $1, 618. 76 7, 081.24 ------------- 21, 257. 12 Allotted-.................-_. .. 2, 841. 09 _____ - _ -- $15, 000. 00 6, 257. 12 $20, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 705 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 -------------------------------------------------- $10, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------------------------- ----------------- 20, 000 Amount to be accounted for_---------------------------- 30, 000 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment , 000 1----------0-------- Net amount to be accounted for___--------------------------- 20, 000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ _----------------------- 0, 000 13. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM PENSACOLA BAY, FLA., TO MOBILE BAY, ALA. Location.-This waterway, 40.7 miles long, connecting Pensacola Bay, Fla., and Mobile Bay, Ala., follows Pensacola Bay, Big La- goon, Old River, Perdido Bay, Bay La Lanche, Wolf Bay, Portage Creek, Oyster Bay, Bon Secours River and Bay, and Mobile Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1265 and 1266.) Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide at the bottom from Pensacola Bay to Mobile Bay through the natural waterways indicated above and dredging the connecting links between these waterways. The mean range of tide is about 1.2 feet, and the extreme range, except during storm, 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1929, was $600,000, with an annual maintenance cost of $29,000 for the first 3 years and $10,000 thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 42, 71st Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are facilities at Pensacola and Mobile and a small warehouse and wharf at Southport, Ala., where State Highway No. 3 crosses the canal. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The United States pipe- line dredge Pascagoulaoperating in the waterway, from August 1 to September 23, 1937, removed 570,533 cubic yards of material. The cost was $29,971.99 for maintenance. The expenditures were $29,- 971.99. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1934, at a saving of $156,694 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth, based on soundings taken in June 1938, was 9 feet. The total cost was $633,237.05, of which $443,455.89 was for new work and $189,781.16 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $633,237.05. Included in the total cost for maintenance is an item of $1,000 for dredging in Wolf Creek, and $1,000 for dredging in Soldier Creek, Ala., under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $46,371.53, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Maintenance dredging, removing shoals, by the operations of a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for a period of about 11/2 months, at such times as may be necessary-------------$30,371. 53 Maintenance repairs to existing jetty at east entrance to canal at Ft. McRee, Fla., during September 1938----6, ----------------- __ 16000. 00 Total --------------------------- 46, 371. 53 706 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging, removing shoals, by a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for about 11/ months at such times as may be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------$443, 455. 89 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 89, 781. 16 1------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 633, 237. 05 Net total expenditures ---------------------------------------- 33,237. 05 Unexpended balance June 30, 19381.......... 11111111111 1 46, 371. 53 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 679, 608. 58 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..-------------$163, 757. 55 Cost of maintenance-------------............. 19, 797. 53 $59, 595. 18 $27, 250. 87 $50, 019. 93 $29, 971. 99 Total cost --------------- 183, 555. 08 59, 595. 18 27, 250. .87 50, 019. 93 29, 971. 99 Total expended ....---------------- 234, 593. 68 60, 565. 01 26, 789. 38 50, 019. 93 29, 971. 99 Allotted. .---------------------- 39, 871. 30 67, 000. 00 20, 000. 00 29, 942. 28 76, 343. 52 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936_------------------------------------------------ $4, 371. 53 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 --------- 20, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------------- 42, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Apr. 9, 1935-------------------------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------- 76, 371. 53 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------------ 28.01 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 76, 343. 52 Gross amount expended------------------------------ $30, 413.39 ------------------------ Less reimbursements collected_ 441.40 29, 971.99 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 46, 371. 53 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 14. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, MOBILE BAY, ALA., TO NEW ORLEANS, LA. Location.-This waterway, 119 miles in length, extends from the 10-foot contour in Mobile Bay via Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne, and Lake Pontchartrain to the State-owned Inner Harbor Navigation Canal at New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1266 to 1269.) Previous projects.--Lake Pontchartrain Channel was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, June 25, 1910, and August 8, 1917. The total cost under these projects was $61,669.42, of which $56,372.22 was for new work and $5,297.20 was for mainte- nance. The total expenditures were $58,138.77. Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound Channel was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of May 23, 1828, and July 25, 1912. The total RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 707 costs for all previous projects were $172,411.42, of which $101,976.81 was for new work and $70,434.61 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $168,831.30. (For further details, see pp. 906 and 962 of the Annual Report for 1930.) Existing project.-This provides for a straight channel 300 feet wide and 10 feet deep from the 10-foot contour in Mobile Bay to the 10-foot contour in Mississippi Sound, and a channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from the 9-foot contour in Grand Island Pass connecting Lake Borgne with Mississippi Sound through the Rigo- lets and Middle Ground Channel in Lake Pontchartrain to the 9-foot contour in Lake Pontchartrain near the end of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. Under ordinary conditions, the mean tidal range is about 13/4 feet, and the extreme tidal range is about 3.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1930, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, was $75,000, of which $55,000 applies to the 10-foot channel and $20,000 to the 9-foot channel. The latest (1929) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $21,000, of which $7,000 applies to the 10-foot channel and $14,000 to the 9-foot channel. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 A channel 300 feet wide and 10 feet deep from the Rivers and Harbors Committee 10-foot contour in Mobile Bay to the 10-foot contour Doe. No. 4, 71st Cong., 1st sess.' in Mississippi Sound. Do-...... A channel 100 feet wide and 9 feet deep from Lake H. Doc. No. 341, 71st Cong., 2d Pontchartrain to Mississippi Sound. sess. I Contains the latest published map of the 10-foot channel. Terminal facilities.-There is a wharf and landing at Mandeville. The Industrial Canal and New Basin Canal, both controlled by the State of Louisiana, are the terminals for most of the traffic on Lake Pontchartrain. The existing terminal facilities are considered adequate. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1933. The controlling depths, ascertained in June 1938, were as follows: Mobile Bay to 10-foot contour in Mississippi Sound section, 10 feet; mouth of Rigolets section, 9 feet; New Orleans mouth of Rigolets section, 9 feet. The total cost was $136,354.48, ol which $77,907.70 was for new work and $58,446.78 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $139,934.60. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging, removing shoals, with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 2 months at such times as may be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $179, 884. 51 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 128, 881. 39 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_--- - 308, 765.90 Net total expenditures----- ---------- ------- - ---- 308, 765. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------_---__- 308, 765. 90 708 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new w ork .............. , -------------- , -------------- - - - - - - -- - -- - - - Cost of maintenance----- ......---................------------------ $24, 179 84 $11, 222. 34 Total expended.------------------$46. 57 24, 179.94--------------11, 222. 34 Allotted.....----..--..--------------- -15, 845. 06 10, 500.00 $10, 000.00 902. 28 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance --------------------------------------- $40, 000. 00 15. ST. JOSEPHS BAY, FLA. Location.-St. Josephs Bay is located on the northwest coast of Florida 115 miles east of Pensacola Harbor. It is 13 miles long from north to south by from 4 to 5 miles wide and is separated on the west and south from the Gulf of Mexico by a sand spit, from 3/4 to 1 mile in width, connecting with the mainland. It connects with the Gulf of Mexico on the northwest. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 184.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 300 feet wide and 29 feet deep at mean low water across the bar at the entrance to the bay, and a channel 200 feet wide and 27 feet deep from deep water in St. Josephs Bay to Port St. Joe, with a turning basin approxi- mately 6 acres in area and 27 feet deep at the proposed municipal pier at Port St. Joe. The average tidal variation is 1.4 feet. The extreme range, except during storms, is about 4 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1937, is $124,000, exclu- sive of $20,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) ap- proved estimate of cost for maintenance is $15,000 annually for the first 3 years and $5,000 annually thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Project document recommended a width of 350 H. Doc. No. 660, 62d Cong., 2d sess. feet and the act limited the width to 300 feet, with a depth of 24 feet across the bar at the en- trance to the bay. Aug. 26, 1937 The present project dimensions- -------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 10, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The act of August 26, 1937, requires that local interests shall furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War, that they will provide terminal facilities adequate for the utili- zation of the improvement, and furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required; and provided further that work shall not be undertaken until evidence satisfactory to the Secretary of War has been presented that industrial developments giving rise to a com- merce warranting the improvement will be carried out. Terminal facilities.-The 2.922-foot wharf having a depth of 30 feet at mean low water alongside, now under construction, is ex- pected to be completed July 1, 1938; 1,000 feet of this wharf is con- RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 709 trolled by the city of Port St. Joe, and open to all on equal terms, and the remaining 1,922 feet is privately owned, and will be used in connection with the paper mill recently constructed at this loca- tion. A pier owned by the Southern Menhaden Co. and several small privately owned wharves at Port St. Joe comprise the other terminal facilities on the shores of St. Josephs Bay. The pier owned by the Southern Menhaden Co., of pile and timber construction, extending 1,000 feet into St. Josephs Bay to a depth of about 8 feet, is used solely by its owners for unloading menhaden fish and transferring them to the fertilizer plant on the shore. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hopper dredge Benyaurd, operating in the entrance channel, from October 17 to December 4, 1937, and February 7-16, 1938, removed 675,813 cubic yards of material, all new work. The U. S. pipe-line dredge Pasca- goula, operating in the bay channel and turning basin, from October 20, 1937, to January 21, 1938, removed 454,662 cubic yards of mate- rial, all new work. The cost was $104,000, charged to new work. The expenditures were $104,000. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project prior to modification authorized by River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, was com- pleted in 1914. The modified project which was financed by funds advanced by the city of Port St. Joe, was completed in 1938. The controlling depths ascertained in 1938 were 29.0 feet in the entrance channel; 27.0 feet in the Bay channel, and 27.0 feet in the turning basin. The total cost and expenditures were $124,105 99 for new work, and $1,402.88 for maintenance, a total of $125,508.87, exclusive of $20,000 expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $119,000, will be applied to new work and maintenance, during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: New work: To reimburse local interests for funds advanced for work performed during the fiscal year 1938__--------------------------- $104, 000 Maintenance: Maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the channel in St. Josephs Bay with a United States hydraulic pipe- line dredge for a period of about 1 month, at such time as may be necessary--------------- --------------------------------------- 15, 000 Total--_--------------------------------------------------- 119, 000 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging to restore project di- mensions in the entrance channel with a United States seagoing hop- per dredge, about 1 month at such time as may be necessary to meet the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_--------------------------- $124, 105.99 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 1, 402.88 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 125, 508. 87 Net total expenditures--------------------------1 " 125, 508. 87 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 119,000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 __ 1244, 508.87 1 Exclusive of $20,000 expended from contributed funds. S$104,000 of this amount was advanced by local interests. 710 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--- ............--------------...--------------.....--------------............-------------- $104, 000 Cost of maintenance--------------------- ---------------- -------------------------- Total expended -- _, -------------- _---------------------------_---- -------------- 104, 000 Allotted...----------------... I------------------------------------- ------------ 223, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938--------------------------------------- $119, 000. 00 Funds advanced in accordance with sec. 2 of the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1925 000. 00 1--------------------------------- Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 223, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------------------104, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------119, 000. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 104, 000.00 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------------15, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably. expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ... .25, 000. 00 2 $104.000 of this amount was advanced by local interests. 3 Reimbursement of advanced funds (trust funds). 4 Exclusive of available funds. 16. ST. ANDREWS BAY, FLA. Location.-This bay is located on the northwest coast of the State of Florida, 102 miles east of the entrance to Pensacola Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 184.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. The total cost and expenditure was $717,164.67, of which $203,560 was for new work and $513,604.67 for maintenance. (For further details of previous project see p. 541 of Annual Report for 1934.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel extending from deep water in the bay across Lands End to the Gulf of Mexico, 300 feet wide and 27 feet deep in the bay and across Lands End and 450 feet wide and 29 feet deep in the approach channel in the Gulf, and protected by two jetties, each about 700 feet long. The mean tidal range is 1.4 feet, and the extreme range, except during storms, is about 4 feet. The estimated cost for new work made in 1933 was $435,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000 annually during the first 3 years following construction and $10,000 annually thereafter. The existing project, including abandonment of the project adopted by the act of June 25, 1910, was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (II. Doc. No. 33, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map of this locality will be found in the project document. The existing project was also authorized by the Public Works Administration September 6, 1933. Local cooperation.-The act adopting the existing project provides that local interests shall furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secre- tary of War that they will construct an adequate deep-water terminal and shall furnish free of cost to the United States all rights-of-way required for the improvement and suitable areas for disposal of RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 711 dredged material during initial construction and future maintenance as and when needed. The conditions relative to the furnishing of all rights-of-way have been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous small wharves located on St. Andrews Bay, an oil terminal for deep-draft vessels, and one con- crete-steel pier at Bay Harbor, owned by the municipality of Panama City, Fla. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hopper dredge Benyaurd, operating in the few entrance channel, from January 21 to March 1, 1938, removed 457,501 cubic yards of material. The following work in connection with repairs to jetties was performed during the fiscal year: Placed 41,217 square feet of asphaltic mats :around west jetty; 24,149 square feet around west jetty wing; 29,131 square feet around west jetty wing extension; 41,650 square feet around east jetty; 15,190 square feet around east jetty wing, and 15,631 square feet around east jetty wing extension. Placed 1,408.76 tons of prisms in west jetty; 257.06 tons in west jetty wing; 164.52 tons in west jetty wing extension; 974.26 tons in east jetty; 180.68 tons in east jetty wing, and 164.20 tons in east jetty extension. A total of 22,719.5 tons of hot mix were placed in various sections of the jetties and 4,340 square feet of steel-sheet piling were driven as a protective wall around the shore end of the east jetty wing extension; 5,957 square feet of steel-sheet piling were driven on the Gulf side of the west jetty wing and west jetty wing extension. 180 tons of stone were :salvaged from old bulkheads and placed along bulkhead of west jetty wing extension. Cracks in east jetty and west jetty wings and wing extensions were repaired. The above work was all maintenance. The cost was $469,656.04. The expenditures were $486,902.54. In addi- tion the U. S. pipe-line dredge Blackwater removed from February 14-16, 1938, 3,063 cubic yards of material from Watson Bayou, a tributary of St. Andrews Bay, Fla., all maintenance, at a cost of $997.91 The total cost for the year was $470,653.95, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $487,900.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1934. On June 30, 1938, the controlling depths were 27 feet in the channel from bay across Lands End and 29 feet in the ap- proach channel in the Gulf. Included in the total cost for main- tenance is an item of $997.91 for dredging in Watson Bayou, Fla., under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. The total costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds .....-------------------------------------- $840, 613. 28 $840, 613. 28 $839, 710. 81 Public Works funds ....----------------------. . -------------- $581 958.86__ 581, 958.86 581, 958. 86 Total------------ ----------------- 81, 958. 86 840, 613. 28 1, 422, 572. 14 1,421, 669. 67 712 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $54,197.64, including accounts receivable, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1938 ------------- $1,029. 55. Maintenance dredging in the restoration of project dimensions in the new entrance channel with the U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Ben- yaurd for a period of about 1 month, October-November 1938 ..-- 25, 000. 00 Maintenance of jetties at the new entrance channel-------------- 28, 168. 09 Total --------------------------------------- 54, 197. 64 The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the new entrance channel with a United States seagoing hopper dredge, about 1 month as needed---------------------------------------------------- $25, 000 Maintenance of jetties at new entrance channel--------------------- 25, 000 Total ------------------------------------------------------ 50, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $785, 518. 86. Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 1,354, 217. 95 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 --------- 2, 139, 736. 81 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 127.08 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------ 2, 139, 863. 89 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------- ,029. 55 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 2, 138, 834. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------ i----------- 54, 070. 56. Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 2, 192, 904. 90 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work... $471, 538. 13 ...------------- 420. 73 $110, Cost of maintenance__------------- 14, 965, 29 136, 022. 32 $74,608.82 $159, 328.19 95 $470. 653. Total cost_---------------.486, 504. 42 246,443.05 74,608. 82 159, 328. 19 470, 653. 95 Total expended. ---------------- 456, 330. 59 225,783.91 122, 678. 10 144. 388. 17 487, 900.45 --------------------- Allotted..... 606,963.86 116,803.86 116, 000. 00 159, 709. 08 459,997. 91 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937__----------------------------- - $81, 973.10 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937-----------$318, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------- 40, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved April 9, 1935---------------101, 500. 00 460, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------541, 973. 10 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 2. 09 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------------541, 971.01 Gross amount expended---------------------------$531, 525. 75 Less reimbursements collected-------------------43, 625. 30 487, 900. 45 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 54, 070. 56 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 713 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- $1, 493.91 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------- ------- 52, 576. 65 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-_----------------------------- 127.08 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ----------------- 52, 703.73 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------ 50, 000. 00 LExclusive of available funds. 17. EAST PASS CHANNEL FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO INTO CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY, FLA. Location.-This is the entrance from the Gulf of Mexico into Choc- tawhatchee Bay at the eastern end of Santa Rosa Island. It is 41 miles east from the west pass entrance into Pensacola Bay and 49 miles west from the new entrance to St. Andrews Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 185.) Existing project.-This provides for the maintenance of a channel not less than 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Choctawhatchee Bay into the Gulf of Mexico, at an estimated annual cost of $600. The mean range of tide is 2 feet. The extreme range, except during storms, is 4 feet. The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (H. Doe. No. 209, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). There is no published map of the locality. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Blackwater, operating in East Pass, from August 4 to 9, 1937, removed 39,109 cubic yards of material. The contractor, operating in East Pass, from December 5 to 14, 1937, removed with pipe-line dredge Tennessee, 22,296 cubic yards of material. A study to determine whether or not the construction of jetties at East Pass (New Pass) Channel would serve to reduce annual maintenance costs and to pre-- vent shifting of channel, was begun on March 8, 1938, and continued throughout the year. The cost was $12,528.83, charged to mainte- nance. The expenditures were $12,451.70. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The new (natural) East Pass Channel to Gulf is 100 feet wide, with controlling depths at end of fiscal year of 6 feet. The total cost under the existing project was $21,421.13, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $21,344. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $2,369.07, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------- ---------------- $77.13 Study to determine advisability of constructing jetties at this location- 2, 291. 94 Total ----------------------------------------------------- 2, 369.07 The sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging, removing shoals by a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for a period of about one-third month at such time as may be needed. 714 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ --------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $21, 421. 13 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------21, 421. 13 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 --------- 77.13 Net total expenditures_ 21, 344. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-111-1111111111111111111111 2, 369. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 23, 713. 07 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ..----------------------------------------------------------- Cost of new work--- ------- ------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance----......._ $235.07 $12, 528. 83 Total expended-----------------..................-------.........--------------.....-------------- 235. 07 12, 451. 70 Allotted.... -------------------------------------------------------- 3, 000. 00 12, 055. 84 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ___----------------- $2, 764. 93 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936__------------------------_ ----- $10, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------- 2, 200. 00 12, 200. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------------------------------14, 964. 93 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------------- 144. 16 Net amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 14, 820. 77 Gross amount expended ------------------------------- $12, 571. 21 Less reimbursements collected-------------------------- 119. 51 12, 451. 70 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------- 2, 369. 07 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------------__ 77. 13 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------------- 2, 291. 94 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1940, for maintenance 1 5, 00. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 18. PENSACOLA HARBOR, FLA. Location.-This harbor is a landlocked bay on the coast of north- west Florida, about 40 miles east of Mobile Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 186.) Previous projects.-Authorized by the River and Harbor Act ap- proved June 18, 1878, amended and modified by acts of August 18, 1894, and March 3, 1899. Under this project and its modifications the total cost and expenditure was $721,338.21, of which $594,688.55 was for new work and $126,649.66 for maintenance. Work under existing project was begun in 1903. (For further details see p. 1835, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel 32 feet deep at mean low water and 500 feet wide from the Gulf of Mexico to deep water in Pensacola Bay, and an inner harbor channel parallel to the pierhead line and not less than 50 feet therefrom, 500 feet wide RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 715 and 30 feet deep, with approach channels 250 feet wide and 30 feet deep at each end of the inner harbor channel and an approach chan- nel 250 feet wide and 30 feet deep to the pierhead line south of the Muscogee wharf; for a channel 100 feet wide and 15 feet deep from that depth in Pensacola Bay to the mouth of Bayou Chico, thence 75 feet wide, 14 feet deep, and 5,800 feet long in the bayou terminat- ing in a basin 14 feet deep and 500 feet square; and also provides that $150,000 may be used in constructing or purchasing a seagoing suction dredge. The mean range of tide throughout the harbor is approximately 1.4 feet near the entrance and about 2 feet at the head of the bay. The extreme tidal range, except during storms, is about 3 feet. The estimated cost of new work revised in 1937, is $511,900. The latest (1"937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $48,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 A channel 30 feet deep at mean low water and 500 feet Specified in act. wide from the Gulf of Mexico to the dock line at the east end of the city of Pensacola, and also provided that $150,000 may be used in constructing or pur- chasing a seagoing suction dredge. Sept. 6, 19331 Modified the existing project to provide for the present H. Doc.2 No. 253, 72d Cong., 1st inner channels and the deepening of the entrance sess. c'hadnel to 32 feet. Aug. 26, 1937 Improvement of Bayou Chico------------------....................... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 96, 74th Cong., 2d sess. 2 I Public Works Administration, Aug. 30, 1935. 2 Contain the latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with for the harbor improve- ment. For Bayou Chico the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance and release the United States and its agents from all damages to property from the dredging and spoil disposal. Terminal facilities.-Modernrail-connected terminal facilities exist of adequate capacity for present commerce. (See Port Series No. 3, pt. 2, revised 1929, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. hopper dredge Benyaurd, operating in the entrance channel, from August 14 to September 17, 1937, removed 512,780 cubic yards of material. The cost was $26,510.83, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $26,509.68. In addition, the U. S. pipe-line dredge Pascagoula removed, from January 22-23, 1938, 8,070 cubic yards of material from the entrance channel to Bayou Chico, a tributary of Pensacola Harbor, Fla., all maintenance, at a cost of $997.65. The total cost for the year was $27,508.48, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $27,507.33. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, prior to the modification authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, was completed in 1934. No work has been done on the modified project. On June 30, 1938, the controlling depth in the entrance 716 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 channel was 82.0 feet, in the inner harbor channels 30.0 feet, and in Bayou Chico 9.0 feet for a width of 70 feet. Included in the total cost for maintenance is an item of $997.65 used for dredging in Bayou Chico, under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. Costs Expendi- tures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds --------------------------- $352, 249. 74 $802, 129. 12 $1, 154, 378. 86 $1, 154, 377. 71 Public Works funds .....----------------------- 119, 672. 91 .- _ 119, 672. 91 119, 672. 91 Total------------....................----..------------............ 471, 922. 65 802, 129. 12 1, 274, 051. 77 1, 274. 050. 62 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $79,034.14, will be applied to new work and maintenance during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_--------------------------------- $1. 15 New work: Dredging, by contract, the Bayou Chico Chan- nel and turning basin to project dimensions, about 2 months, October to December 1938------------------------ 40, 000. 00 _Maintenance: Dredging with a United States seagoing hopper dredge to restore project dimensions in the en- trance and inner harbor channels for a period of about three-fourths of month when necessary .- _ $20, 750. 00 Repairs to existing north jetty structure at entrance to Pensacola Harbor, by contract, about 11/ months, during November and December 1938.... 18, 282.99 39, 032. 99 Total for all work------------------------------ 79, 034. 14 The additional sum of $53,750 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance dredging, removing shoals, to restore project dimensions in Bayou Chico with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about one-half month, at such time as may be needed___ $10, 000 Maintenance dredging, removing shoals, to restore project dimensions in the entrance and inner harbor channels, with a United States seagoing hopper dredge for a period of about 13/4 months, at such times as may be necessary to meet the needs of navigation .... - 43, 750 Total-- -------------------------------- --------- 53, 750 Cost and financial summary ,Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_------------------- $1,,066,611. 20 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 928, 778. 78 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- 1, 995, 389. 98 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 1. 15 Net total expenditures-- ------------------------- 1, 995, 388. 83 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------- 79, 034. 14 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 2, 074, 422. 97 RIVERS AND IARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 717 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------.............. $119, 626. 67 $46. 24 .. Cost of maintenance...........-------------. 35, 149. 75 24, 015. 18 $436. 87 $27, 392. 30 $27, 508. 48 Total cost-........--------------....... 154, 776. 42 24, 061. 42 436. 87 27, 392. 30 27, 508. 48 Total expended.........---------------- 155,180. 99 24, 187. 63 502. 95 27, 604. 81 27, 507. 33 Allotted -------------------.--. 134, 747. 35 31, 207. 06 10, 000. 00 -10,000. 00 102, 997. 65 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $3, 543. 82 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $30, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------73, 000. 00 103, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_----------------------------- 106, 543. 82 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment --------------- 2. 35 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 106, 541. 47 Gross amount expended_-------------------------- $28, 384. 58 Less reimbursements collected___---------------------- 877. 25 27, 507. 33 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 79, 034. 14 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 1. 15 Balance available June 30, 1938_---------------- 79, 032. 99 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ----------------------------- 53, 750. 00 'Exclusive of available funds. 19. BLACKWATER RIVER, FLA. Location.-This river rises in the south-central part of the State of Alabama and flows in a southwesterly direction for a distance of 75 miles through the States of Alabama and Florida, emptying into Blackwater Bay, an arm of Pensacola Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 186.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899. The total cost and expenditure was $5,000. Work under existing project was begun in 1906. (For further details see p. 1834, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from the mouth to Milton, a distance of 10 miles, to be secured by dredging at necessary points. The river is tidal throughout the portion under improvement. The mean range of tide is 2 feet,, and the extreme range, except during storms, is 3 feet. The estimated cost of new work made in 1902, exclusive of amount expended on previous project, was $15,000. The latest (1928) ap- proved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The exist- ing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1905 (H. Doc. No. 193, 58th Cong., 2d sess.). There is no map of the Blackwater River published in any congressional document or annual report. 718 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Terminal facilities.-There is a timber wharf at Milton and one at Bagdad, both pile structures, extending to 16 feet of water. These facilities are adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1916. On June 30, 1938, the controlling depth throughout the chan- nel was 9 feet. The total cost was $122,763.59, of which $36,649.90 was for new work, and $86,113.69 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $122,763.59. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is con- templated during fiscal year 1939. The sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging in the restoration of project dimensions, by the operation of a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge for a period of about 1 month, at such time as may be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $41, 649. 90 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------86, 113. 69 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------_ 127, 763. 59 Net total expenditures------------------------- 127, 763. 59 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 127, 763. 59 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -------------- -- ------------------ ------- ---------------- -------------- .......... -------------- -------------- Cost of maintenance------ $12,00000 Total expended..------------------ $375. 80 ___ 11, 955. 70 $44. 30 Allotted_ _-------------------- -- -289. 33 $11, 975.80 .. Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30 1940, for maintenance--------------------------------------- $20, 000. 00 20. MOBILE HARBOR, ALA. Location.-This harbor, located along the lower 5 miles of Mobile River, is in the southwestern part of the State of Alabama, 91 miles by water from Pensacola Harbor, Fla., on the east and 90 miles from Gulfport Harbor, Miss., and 144 miles from the mouth of the Missis- sippi River on the west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1266 and 1267.) Previous projects.-The original project for the bar channel was adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. The original project for the bay and river channels was adopted by River and Harbor Act of May 20, 1826, and subsequent projects adopted by River and Harbor Acts of July 11, 1870, March 3, 1879, August 11, 1888, March 3, 1899, June 25, 1910, and August 8, 1917. The total cost was $10,779,785.79, of which $6,683,104.68 was for new work and $4,096,681.11 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $11,739,246.59. (For further details see p. 1840 of Annual Report for 1915, pp. 802 and 807 of Annual Report for 1916, and p. 833 of Annual Report for 1929.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 719 Existing project.-This provides for a channel across Mobile Bar 36 feet deep and 450 feet wide, and about 1.5 miles long, connecting the 36-foot contours south and north of the bar; for a channel 32 feet deep and 300 feet wide from deep water in Mobile Bay to a point at the north edge of the proposed quarantine anchorage basin; for a channel 32 feet deep and 350 feet wide from the north edge of the quarantine anchorage basin to the mouth of Mobile River; for an anchorage basin 32 feet deep extending 1,000 feet south from the north edge of the present pier of the Mobile quarantine station and 200 feet west of the west edge of the dredged channel in Mobile Bay; and for a channel 32 feet deep, with a width of 500 feet, from the mouth of Mobile River to the highway bridge across Mobile River about 1,000 feet below the mouth of Chickasaw Creek, for easing the bends at the mouth and about 3,000 feet above the mouth, for the removal of sunken obstructions and for snagging in Three Mile Creek from Mobile River to the Industrial Canal, a distance of 0.8 mile. The plane of reference is mean low water. Under ordinary condi- tions the mean tidal range at the lower end of the improvement is 1.1 feet and at the upper end 1.4 feet, and the extreme tidal range is 3.4 feet at the lower end and 3.6 feet at the upper end. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1937, is $591,500, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $379,000 for the first year and $377,000 annually thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 Present project dimensions-........--..... ------------------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 26, 71st Cong., 2d sess.' Aug. 26, 1937 Modified the existing project to provide for improve- Rivers and Harbors Committee1 ment of Three Mile Creek by snagging from Mobile Doc. No. 69, 74th Cong., 1st sess. River to the Industrial Canal. Do----...... To provide a 500-foot channel 32 feet deep from a point Rivers and Harbors Committee about 5,000 feet south of the mouth of Three Mile Doc. No. 44, 75th Cong., Ist sess.l Creek to the highway bridge across Mobile River, subject to the provision that no dredging be per- formed within 50 feet of any pierhead line. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, authorized the increased channel width in Mobile River subject to the provision that local interests furnish suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance and release the United States from any claim for damages. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The facilities of this port are considered ade- quate for the existing commerce and will suffice for a considerable increase thereof. (See Port Series No. 3, pt. 1, revised 1929, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Wahalak, operating in the Mobile Bay Channel, from Febru- ary 8 to April 23, and from June 1 to June 30, 1938, removed 2,839,248 cubic yards of material. The U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt, operat- ing in the Mobile River Channel from July 1-3, August 30-31, 101110---38--pt. 1, vol. 1---46 720 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 October 9-12, November 24, 1937, January 1-31, February 15 to March 28, April 1-15, May 1-17, and June 1-30, 1938, removed 1,463 snags. The U. S. hopper dredge Ben yaurd, operating in the Mobile Outer Bar Channel, from August 5-13, September 18-29, and October 1-14, 1937, removed 451,085 cubic yards of material, and in the Mobile Bay Channel, September 30, and October 15-16, 1937, removed 43,705 cubic yards of material. The cost was $128,261.49, all for mainte- nance. The expenditures were $112,049.88. In addition, the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Wahalak, operating in the channel ex- tending from the east of Arlington pier to the main ship channel in Mobile Bay, Ala., from December 22-23, 1937, removed 24,630 cubic yards of material over a distance of 1,400 feet, all maintenance, at a cost of $997.20. The total cost was $129,258.69, all for maintenance. The expendi- tures were $113,047.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project prior to modification authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, was completed in 1934. No work has been done on the modified project. The controlling depths at mean low water on June 30, 1938, were as follows: Outer Bar Channel, 36 feet; Mobile Bay Channel, 31 feet; Mobile River Channel, 32 feet. Included in the total cost for maintenance is an item of $997.20 used in dredging in the channel ex- tending from the east of Arlington pier to the main ship channel in Mobile Bay, under section 3, of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. The total costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds ------------------------ $501,513. 83 $1, 636, 89 849. 138, $2, 363. 72 $1, 155, 689. 73 Public Works funds------------- ------- 14, 000. 00 --- 14, 000. 00 14, 000. 00 Total_ - --------------. ..-- 515, 513. 83 1, 636, 849. 89 363. 2,152, 72 1, 169, 689. 73 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year will be applied to new work and maintenance dredging dur- ing the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938__---------------------------- $23, 213. 19 New work: Dredging by contract, an additional width of 200 feet to a depth of 32 feet in Mobile River from a point about 5,000 feet south of the mouth of Three Mile Creek to the highway bridge across the river, about 3 months, Oct 1 to Dec. 31, 1938----------- 76, 000. 00 Maintenance: Maintenance dredging, by contract, coincidentally with above new work to restore project dimen- sions in that portion of Mobile River covered by the scope of the new work, 11/2 months additional to the time required for the new work dredging-__ $38 000. 00 Maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the Mobile Bay Channel between beacons 4 and 24, west side, with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Wahalak, July-August 1938-------------- 37, 356. 99 Dredging, by contract, in Mobile Bay Channel be- tween beacons 24 and 38, west side, with the U. S. hydraulic pipe-line dredge Wahalak, about 5/ months, Oct. 15, 1938, to Apr. 1, 1939 _ ... 161, 914. 09 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 721 Mairintenance-Continued. :Snagging in Mobile River with U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt, about 4 months, January-April, 1939_ $16, 348. 89 :Snagging in Three Mile Creek with U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt, about 1 month, September and October 1938-__--------------------------------- 4,000. 00 $257, 619. 97 Total for all work----------------------------------- 356, 833. 16 The additional sum of $377,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in Mobile Outer Bar Channel with a United States seagoing hopper dredge for a period of about 11/2 months, as needed-------------------------- $37, 500 Maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the Mobile Bay Channel from the mouth of Mobile River to deep water in the lower end of Mobile Bay, about 10 months, as needed------- 200, 000 Maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the Mobile River Channel, about 4 months, as may be necessary to meet the needs of navigation ----------------------------------------- 100, 000 Maintenance snagging in Mobile River with U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt, about 9 months, as needed-------------------------------- 36, 000 Maintenance snagging in Three Mile Creek with U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt, about 1 month, as needed-----------------------------------4, 000 Total----------------------------------------------------- 377, 500 Cost and financial summary "Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $7, 198, 618. 51 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 5, 733, 531. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------- 12, 932, 149. 51 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 23, 213. 19 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 12, 908, 936. 32 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 280, 833. 16 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------13, 189, 769.48 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work....--------.------ $36,072. 51 $14,000.00 . Cost of maintenance .... _.----- - 223,473. 96 253, 867. 21 $185, 706. 59 $128, 962. 91 $129, 258. 69 Total cost--------------- 259,546. 47 267,867.21 185,706. 59 128, 962.91 129,258.69 Total expended -_ ...-- ---. 158, 919. 08 -486, 447. 66 181, 624. 18 142, 413. 25 113,047. 08 Allotted-....---- ------------ ---- 198,036. 82 -510,891. 13 71 167,440. -- 123,280.59 20 381,997. Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $11, 883. 04 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------$240, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------- 202, 000. 00 442, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ ------------------------------ 453, 883. 04 Deductions on account of revocations of allotment------------------ 60, 002. 80 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------------393, 880. 24 Gross amount expended -- --- -113, ---- 450. 17 722 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Less reimbursements collected ------------------------ $403.09 $113, 047. 09 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 280, 833. 18 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-----------------------------23, 213. 19 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 257, 619. 97 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------------------------------- 76, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939-----------------------333, 619. 97 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 377, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 21. REMOVING THE WATER HYACINTH, MOBILE RIVER, ALA., TRIBUTARIES Location.--The water hyacinth is a floating aquatic plant which infests numerous fresh-water streams tributary to the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It propagates from the seeds and suckers, spreads quickly in most localities, and may cause entire suspension of naviga- tion if not removed. Existing project.-This provides for the extermination or removal of plants from the navigable waters of the States of Florida, Ala- *bama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, so far as they are or may become an obstruction to navigation, by any mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever; for the construction and operation of boats equipped with suitable machinery for such removal; and for the con- struction and operation of log booms to prevent the drifting of plants from one stream to another. The estimated cost made in 1899 was $25,000 each for two boats, $10,000 for operation in each district, and $1,000 for the establishment of booms. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $4,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Appropriations made for the States of Florida and Loui- H. Doc. No. 91, 55th Cong., siana and provided for the extermination or removal of 3d sess. plants, the building of boats, and the establishment of booms. June 13, 1902 Use of any mechanical, chemical, or other means whatso- ever. Mar. 3, 1905 Appropriation made available for the State of Texas ..... Mar. 3, 1905 \Appropriations made for Florida, provided that no Mar. 2, 1907 1 chemical process injurious to cattle shall be used. July 25, 1912 Appropriation made available for the State of Mississippi, and also made available for use in that State the oper- ating plant pertaining to the work in Louisiana. July 27,1916 Appropriation made available for the State of Alabama - Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operationswith United States plant and hired labor were carried on in Three Mile Creek, Mobile River, and Dog River, 411,100 square yards of hyacinths being sprayed and removed, from August 24, 1937, to June 30, 1938. The total cost was $22,280.57, all for maintenance. The total expendi- tures were $21,725.91. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 723 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is for main- tenance. The total cost was $129,828.71, and the total expenditures were $127,516.73. Proposed operation.-The balance unexpended at the end of the the fiscal year, $29,391.13, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------- --------------- $, 311. 98 Spraying and removal of water hyacinths and other aquatic growths by mechanical methods, in the tributaries of Mobile, River, Ala., by the operation of two United States spraying plants, for a period of 12 months-------- ------------------------------- 27, 079. 15 Total --------------------------------------------------- 29, 391. 13 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, il the maintenance operations of two United States spraying plants on the spraying and removal of hyacinths and other aquatic growths by mechanical methods, in the tributaries of Mobile River, Ala. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $129, 828. 71 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------- ---- 129, 828. 71 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 2, 311. 98 Net total expenditures----------------------------------- 127, 516. 73 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------29, 391. 13 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 156, 907. 86 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C o st o f n ew work . . . . . . . .-- ----. .... .. . . .. .. . . --------------.---... . . . . . . . . . . .... . . .... . . . . .... . . . .. . . . . . Cost of maintenance.. ..-------------$9, 451. 59 $13, 973. 20 $26,091. 96 $23, 668.15 $22, 280. 57 'Total expended ....----------------- 9, 638. 20 12, 367. 54 26, 780. 43 23, 520. 52 21, 725. 91 Allotted ..... ...... .......----------------------- 1 9, 268. 26 31,000.00 25, 000.00 -560. 40 48, 300.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937$--------------------------------2, 817. 04 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937.. _ $25, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938------------- --- 23, 300. 00 48, 300. 00 Amount to be accounted for ------------------------------- 51, 117. 04 Gross amount expended---------------------------------------21, 725. 91 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 29, 391.13 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 2, 311.98 Balance available June 30, 1938------------- 27, 079. 15 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 SExclusive of available funds. 724 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 22. CHICKASAW CREEK, ALA. Location.-Chickasaw Creek is a small waterway, about 40 miles; in length, entering Mobile River about 5 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-This provides for improvement by snagging and by dredging a channel 18 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the mouth to Chickasaw slips, about 21/s miles above the mouth. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1933, was $42,000, with $3,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the, following river and' harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents May 28,19351 Existing project authorized_ 2 Aug. 30, 1935 Project adopted by Congress.............--------------... . Doc. No. 47, 73d Cong., 1st sess. 1 Emergency Relief Act of 1935. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co.. owns a terminal about 2 miles above the mouth. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt, from September 1 to October 8, 1937, removed 1,950 cubic yards of material and 1,345 snags from the channel. The cost was $4,975.73, for maintenance. The expenditures were $4,975.73. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1935, at a saving of $758 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 18 feet. The total costs and expenditures on the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds . .. ..... .....---------------------------------------- $6,475. 73 $6, 475. 73 $6, 475. 73. Emergency relief funds ..........--------------------- $41, 241. 64 - -- 41, 241. 64 41, 241. 64' Total_ ------------------------------ 241. 64 41, 6, 475.73 47, 717. 37 47, 717. 37 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $10,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging and snagging during the fiscal year 1939, to provide project dimensions in the channel, by the operation of the United States derrick boat J. M. Pratt, for a period of about 21/ months, during July, August, and September, 1938. The additional sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance snagging by the U. S. derrick boat J. 1. Pratt, about 11 months, when necessary. RIVERS AND HARBORS---MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 725 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---- - $41, 241. 64 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 6, 475. 73 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------- 47, 717. 37 Net total expeditures _ _______-------- 47, 717. 37 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------- 10, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------57, 717. 37 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new work __- --- --- --- --- -- --- --- --- --- --- - $41, 241. 64 ..------------ ... .------ Cost of maintenance ------------ .--------- .....................----------- $1, 500 $4, 975. 73 Total expended __------------.-------------- 41, 241. 64 1, 500 4, 975. 73 Allotted...---------------------------------- $42, 000 -758. 36 1, 500 14, 975. 73 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------- $5, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938---------------- 10, 000. 00 $15,000.00 Amount to be accounted for-----------------------------15, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 24.27 Net amount to be accounted for 14, 975. 73 Gross amount expended------------------------------ $5, 115. 16 Less reimbursements collected_------------------------- 139.43 4, 975. 73 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -------------------- 10, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 23. ALABAMA RIVER, ALA. Location.-This river is formed 18 miles above Montgomery, Ala., by the junction of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers. From this junction it flows in a southwesterly direction through the State of Alabama for a distance of 320 miles, and unites about 45 miles north of the city of Mobile, in the southwestern part of the State, with the Tombigbee River to form the Mobile River. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for central and southwest Alabama.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, and July 13, 1892. The total cost and expenditure was $419,445.69, of which $400,420.57 was for new work and $19,025.12 for maintenance. Work under existing project was begun in 1905. (For further details see p. 1837, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for securing a channel by open- channel work not less than 4 feet deep at low water from the mouth to Wetumpka, Ala., a distance of 331 miles. Under this project dredging and construction works were required at various obstruct- ing shoals, usually consisting of gravel bars distributed over the entire length of the river. The variation between average high and low water is 40.4 feet. The extreme variation is 58 feet at Mont- gomery. 726 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, is $11155,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $75,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1905 A channel from the mouth to Montgomery -_ H. Doc. No. 378, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 25, 1910 A channel from Montgomery to Wetumpka - H. Doc. No. 1089, 60th Cong., 2d sess. The latest published map of Alabama River will be found in Annual Report, 1913, p. 2124. Terminal facilities.-On the east bank at Montgomery there is a natural landing connecting with the city streets and accessible to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. The Wofford Oil Co. has a small wharf about 10 miles below Montgomery equipped for handling petroleum products. A wharf is needed at Montgomery and at Selma, Ala. The various natural landings along the river appear to serve present purposes. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. snagboat R. C. McCalla, from October 28, 1937, to January 6, 1938, and May 19 to June 30, 1938, recovered 150 tons of rock and placed 405 tons on Tyus Jetty, 274 tons on Middle Sister Jetty, 525 tons on Haines Island Jetty, 1,150 tons on Silver Creek Shoal Jetties, and 150 tons at California Bar, and removed 2,947 obstructions from the channel between Mile 292 and the mouth. Rebuilt 1,000 linear feet of pile jetty at California Bar, from August 10 to October 10, 1937. The cost was $46,548.30 for maintenance. The expenditures were $42,734.57. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 62 percent complete. The channel depth has been improved at the shallowest bars and shoals between the mouth of the river and Montgomery, Ala., by dredging and contraction works; between Montgomery, Ala., and Wetumpka, Ala., the work has consisted of removing snags. The controlling depths at end of fiscal year were as follows: Mouth to Selma 4.0 feet, Selma to Montgomery 3.5 feet, Montgomery to Wetumpka 3.0 feet. Boats drawing 3 feet or less can usually operate throughout the year. Gages are established at Montgomery, Selma, Coy, and Claiborne, the reading on the two first-named gages for extreme low water being 3 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project from Montgomery, Ala., to mouth is the con- struction of approximately 800 linear feet of spur dikes. The com- pletion of that portion of the project from Montgomery to Wetumpka, Ala., is not contemplated at the present time due to the absence of all commerce on that section of the river. At the end of the fiscal year the channel was in fair condition only; numerous dikes were badly in need of repair. The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 727 Costs Expendi- tures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds _.._--------------------------- $576, 605. 474, 263. 23 27 $1, 897, 657. 96 $2, $2,468, 195. 26 Public Works funds..............----------------------- 139, 989. 87 -------------- 139, 989. 87 139, 989. 87 Total ------------------------------ 716, 595. 14 1, 897, 657. 96 2, 614, 253. 10 13 2,608, 185. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year $62,019.67, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 _---------------------------- $6, 067. 97 Maintenance (with United States plant and hired labor) : Repairs and renewal of contraction works between mile 302 and the mouth------------------------ $38, 944. 21 Snagging between mile 302 and the mouth 2,007. 49 1---------- Dredging between mile 302 and the mouth---------- 4, 500. 00 Routine examinations to determine available depths_ 500. 00 55, 951. 70 Total for all work --------------------------------------- 62, 019. 67 An additional sum of $75,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance (with United States plant and hired labor): Repairs and renewal of contraction works between mile 302 and the mouth___$56------------------------------------------------- , 000 Snagging between mile 302 and the mouth ----------------- 13, 500 Dredging between mile 302 and the mouth ----------------------- 4, 500 Routine examinations to determine available depths--------------- ,000 Total_------------------------------------------------------ 75, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $1, 117, 015. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1,916, 683. OS Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-----------3, 033, 698, 79 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 6, 067. 97 Net total expenditures --------------------------------- 3, 027, 630. 82 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 62, 019. 67 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 3, 089, 650. 49 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work............-------------.. $125, 950. 46 $14, 989. 00 _-----------.......................... Cost of maintenance-------------............. 29, 387. 74 40,178. 05 $50, 176. 04 899. $36, 74 $46, 548.30 Total cost---------------................. 155, 338. 20 55, 167. 05 50, 176. 04 36, 899. 74 46, 548. 30 Total expended---------------.................. -17, 510. 93 -319, 922. 59 51, 914. 96 39, 405. 90 42, 734. 57 Allotted --10, 386. 66 -336, 178. 25 --------------------........................ 14, 992. 85 4, 982. 09 102, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $2, 254. 24 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937- $48, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938---------- 52, 500. 00 728 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved Apr. 9, 1935--------------- $2,000.00 $102, 500.00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------------- 104, 754. 24 Gross amount expended--------------------------- 42, 894. 71 Less reimbursements collected ---------------------- 160. 14 42, 734. 57 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 62, 019. 67 ,Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 6, 067.97 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------- 55, 951. 70 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------------------------- --- 438, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 75, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 24. COOSA RIVER, GA. AND ALA. Location.-The Coosa River is formed at Rome, Ga., in the north- wvest part of the State of Georgia, by the junction of the Oostanaula and Etowah Rivers, which have their sources in northern Georgia. From Rome the Coosa River flows in a southwesterly direction through Georgia and Alabama for a distance of 286 miles and unites with the Tallapoosa River to form the Alabama River near Mont- gomery, Ala., at about the center of the State. (See U. S. Geological Survey charts for northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of August 14, 1876, adopted the original project, which was modified by the River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890; the total cost and expenditures were $966,806.38 for new work. Work under the existing project was begun in 1877. (For further details of previous projects see p. 1837 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for securing from dam No. 5, Ala- bama, to Rome, Ga., a channel 4 feet deep at extreme low water and 100 feet wide, to be obtained by open-channel work and the construction of locks and dams, 1 dam without a lock and 4 locks and dams located between a point 7 miles below Riverside, Ala., and Greensport, Ala., and 1 lock and dam located at Mayos Bar, 7.5 miles below Rome, Ga. The length of the section included in the project is 165.5 miles, the lower end being 117 miles above the mouth of the river. The project also provides for operating and care of all locks and dams. Certain data relative to the Coosa River dams are given in the following table: Available depth Dimensions of locks over miter sills Miles at low water Locks and Location with reference from dams to nearest town mouth of river Greatest available width Lift Upper Lower length Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet Lock 31 (15).. Wetumpka, Ala _........ 11 280 52 14. 70 8. 00 8. 00 Dam 5-...... Gadsden, Ala., 58 miles.. 117 .........-------------------......... 10. 00 ... No. 4 .... - _ Gadsden, Ala., 48 miles._ 127 280 52 8. 00 7. 00 7. 00 No. 3 ...... Gadsden, Ala., 27 miles_ __ 148 176 40 12. 00 5. 15 4. 00 No. 2 ........ Gadsden, Ala., 2514 miles 149'4 176 40 5. 57 5. 40 5. 20 No. 1 -........ Gadsden, Ala., 221/'4miles 152,4 176 40 5. 33 3. 41 3. 25 Mayos bar._ Rome, Ga., 74 miles_ ..- _ 275 176 40 12. 00 6.00 5. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 729 Year Year Year of Lodams Chfoundationf Kdamof Type of construction tonav- comple- Cost igation tion Lock 31 (15)__ Gneiss ...........--...-- ..... ------------------------.. --------- (1) 2 $228,511. 00 ................. -Dam 5 ..-...Disintegrated chert and Fixed_.- Concrete and cribs---........-------.. 1917 397, 834.00 limestone. 'No. 4-----------...... ..do .. do-.. Dry rubble masonry-. ..--------------- 1914 (3) 2 456, 620. 00 No. 3- -.. Disintegrated chert --.... do.........do..........--------------.. 1890 1890 110, 744. 47 No. 2-...... Sandstone and slate- ....... do......do 1890 ........--------------. 1890 159, 166.00 .No. 1 ......--------Sandstone...-------------......do..... Rock-filled cribs....... 1890 1890 106, 173.96 Mayos bar-... Compact shale---------..........__do.... Dry rubble masonry._ 1913 1915 279, 929. 29 150 percent complete. 2 Estimated cost; no exact record. 3 Lock is 99 percent complete, and the dam completed. The fluctuations of stage are as follows: Rome, Ga., ordinary, 30 -feet; extreme, 40 feet. Gadsden, Ala., ordinary, 22 feet; extreme, 38 feet. Lock No. 4, about 4 miles above Riverside, Ala., ordinary, 17 feet; extreme, 24 feet. Wetumpka, Ala., ordinary, 45 feet; extreme, 62 feet. .. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1928, is $1,835,000, ,exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $10,000 for the part of the river between Rome, Ga., and Gadsden, Ala. The -estimate of annual cost of operation and care of locks and dams, made in 1937, is $3,600. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 14, 1876 Open-channel work and locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3 for Annual Report, 1872, p. 536, that section of the river between the Selma, Rome and and Annual Report, 1875, Dalton Railroad bridge near Wilsonville, Ala., and pt. 2, p. 661. Rome, Ga., at an estimated cost of $470,668 for work between said bridge and Greensport, Ala. and $180,000 for work between Gadsden and Rome a distance of 107.5 miles. :Sept. 19, 1890 Present channel dimensions, viz, 4 feet deep and 100 feet H. Doc. No. 94,51st Cong., July 13,1892 wide, the increase of lock dimensions to 52 feet width 1stsess. ard 280 feet clear length, and for the improvement of the entire river from Wetumpka, Ala., a distance of 11miles above the mouth to Rome, Ga. Only the walls of lock No. 31 and dam No. 4 were con- H. Doc. No. 219, 58th Cong., structed under this enlarged project, which has been con- 3d sess. sidered as definitely abandoned following report of Jan. 9, 1905. .June 25,1910 Dam No. 5and the lock in dam No. 4 ---------------- H. Doc. No. 1421, 60th Cong., 2d sess. Do-......Lock and dam at Mayos Bar...................----------------------- . Doc. No. 1115, 60th Cong., 2d sess. .June 26, 1934 1 Operation and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. SPermanent Appropriations Repeal Act. The latest published maps of the Coosa River will be found in Annual Report, 1890, page 1644, for that portion of the river from lock No. 4 to Greensport; Annual Report, 1891, page 1752, for that portion between Wetumpka and lock No. 4; and Annual Report, 1913, page 2125, for the upper Coosa. Recommended modifications of project.-The abandonment for the present of the existing project, except for the inexpensive care and maintenance of locks and dams, was recommended under date of December 29, 1920 (HI. Doc. No. 1018, 66th Cong., 3d sess.). 730 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Terminal facilities.-At Rome, Ga., there is one small private wharf on the left bank of Oostanaula River, very little used, and a. private wharf on the left bank of Etowah River used exclusively by the owners. At Gadsden, Ala., there are no terminal facilities. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All locks were kept in operation during the year. The total cost was $2,884.41 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $2,865.74 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 83.5 percent completed. Locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3, the lock and dam at Mayos Bar, and dam No. 5 have been completed. Lock No. 4 was completed, except about 1 percent of work required on the lock, which consists of the completion of the backfill and completion of upper guard wall. (See tabulated statement under Existing pro- ject.) Open-channel work by dredging, rock removal, and construc- tion of contraction works had been carried on at various shoals. between lock No. 4, Alabama, and Rome, Ga. A 4-foot depth at mean low water obtains at such bars as had been worked over, but no extensive and consecutive length of stream had been completed. At the end of the fiscal year the controlling depth was 21/2 feet on several of the bafs; from Gadsden, Ala., to Woods Ferry, a distance of 37 miles, the controlling depth was 3 feet, certain shoals and the lower sill at lock No. 1 being the controlling points; from Woods Ferry to lock No. 4, a distance of 9 miles, the controlling depth was 4 feet. These depths are obtainable throughout the year. Increased drafts are ordinarily obtained between the months of January and June, inclusive. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of a lock at dam No. 5 and lowering sills at lock No. 1 and completing open-channel work from Mayos Bar to lock No. 4, a distance of 148 miles. All locks and dams are in fair condition so far as completed, except locks Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and dam No. 5. At lock No. 1 the miter sills are badly worn and are in need of replace- ment to permit successful operations of the lock. The wooden gates at locks Nos. 2 and 3 are decayed and leak badly. At dam No. 5 there are two breaks aggregating a total length of approximately 225 feet. Repairs are not contemplated at any of these. Open-channel work which has been done has, in general, been maintained by the action of the river. The total cost under the existing project was $2,336,399.58, of which $1,608,105.59 was for new work and $728,293.99 fGr maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,777,004.15. In addition the sum of $559,145.99 was expended between June 30, 1890, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care on the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $5,865.03 less $2,265.03 revoked during July 1938, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ ------- $249. 44 Maintenance: Operation of locks and dams----------------------------2, 750. 56 Ordinary repairs 600. 00 Total-------------- 600. 00 3----------------3, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 731 An additional sum of $3,600 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Operation of locks and dams__-----------------------------------$3, 000 Ordinary repairs ------------------------------------------------ 600 Total ------------------------------------------------------ 3, 600 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $2, 574, 911. 97 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 728, 293. 99 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 3, 303, 205. 96 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 249. 44 Net total expenditures --------------------------------- 3, 302, 956. 52 UJnexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 5, 865. 03 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------3, 308, 821. 55 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work _ ...-------------.-.--------.------- .--.- .......--------------. Cost of maintenance------------- $9, 881.10 $6, 617.71 $3, 390. 52 $3,194. 66 $2,884.41 Total expended.---------------- 9, 986. 38 6, 095.22 1, 396. 19 2, 499. 64 2, 865. 74 Allotted .......---------------------- 10, 925. 71 9, 520. 38 -1, 232. 03 -1, 300. 00 8, 385. 18 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $345. 59 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved Apr. 9, 1935------------------------ $500.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------3, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------- 4, 900. 00 8, 400. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 8, 745. 59 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment --------------- 14. 82 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 8, 730. 77 Gross amount expended --------------------------- $2, 938. 49 Less reimbursements collected---------------- --- 72. 75 2, 865. 74 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_----------- ------- 5, 865. 03 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_--------------------------- 249. 44 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------- 5, 615. 59 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2____---------------- 227, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended 2 - --- in fiscal year ending ---------- ------ June 30, 1940, for maintenance "__ _ ___ 3, 600. 00 1Includes $559,145.99 from permanent indefinite appropriation for operation and care. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 25. BLACK WARRIOR, WARRIOR, AND TOMBIGBEE RIVERS, ALA. Location.-The above names apply to what is virtually a single stream having its source in northern Alabama, flowing in a general southwesterly direction, and uniting with the Alabama River to form 732 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 the Mobile River, 45 miles above Mobile Bay. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Alabama.) Previous projects.-The original project for the improvement of Warrior River, now combined with the Black Warrior and Tom- bigbee Rivers, was adopted by act of March 3, 1875. The total cost and expenditure of previous projects prior to adoption in 1884 of the existing project was $656,930.78, of which $606,930.78 was for new work and $50,000 for maintenance. (For further details, see p. 1841 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of 15 dams and 16 locks, the extra lock being at dam No. 17, where the lift of 61 feet is equally divided between 2 locks in tandem, and for such dredging and clearing of channels by snagging as may be necessary to secure an all-year channel 9 feet in depth and 200 feet wide, where practicable, from the mouth of the Tombigbee River 45 miles above Mobile, to mile 447.6 on the Sipsey Fork, mile 444.6 on the Mul- berry Fork, and mile 420.6 on the Locust Fork, a total distance of 426.6 miles. The project also provides for dredging a cut-off channel 9 feet deep and 150 feet wide approximately 1.4 miles long in the vicinity of Sunflower Bend, and installing temporary flashboards on dams 1-9, raising existing dams 13-16 'each 1 foot, the construction of crest gates 12 feet high on dam 17, and the maintenance by snag- ging operations of Mobile River from the mouth of Chickasaw Creek to the junction of the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, a distance of 42 miles. Existing locks and dams Nos. 10, 11, and 12 are to be replaced by a new lock and dam to be constructed in the vicinity of Tuscaloosa. The maintenance of the section of the Tombigbee River below lock No. 1 to its mouth, a distance of 66 miles, formerly reported under the title "Tombigbee River, Ala., from mouth to Demopolis (main- tenance of channel)", authorized by the River and Harbor Acts approved September 19, 1890, and June 13, 1902, is included in this project. The last separate report under the above-quoted title is shown on page 781, Annual Report for 1926. The project also provides for operating and care of all locks and dams. The following statement shows condition of locks and dams, all of which (excepting the Tuscaloosa) have been open for through traffic since May 1915: RIVERS AND HARBORS -MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 733 Location and other data for locks and dams in this system Dis- Depth tance Dis- Width of chamber and over Lock No. above Nearest town tance greatest length available Lift sills at mouth for the full width (feet) low water 1 - 1----- Miles Miles Feet Feet 1 .....------- 56. 6 St. Stephens, Ala ....---- 3 281.9 by 52.. -------.. 9.00 18.0 2-- ------- 127. 6 Pennington, Ala- .. __. 6 286 by 52 _ _ ....--- -- 12.00 8.5 149 6 Oakchia, Ala ...-------....-- 5 --- do . _- - - 10.00 8.5 4----------- 176.6 Demopolis, Ala .....-- 1 285.6 by 52_ __ 10.00 8.5 5 ------------ 191. 6 Cedarville, Ala ........ 5 --..do .. -- - -- 10.00 8.5 6---- --------- 212. 1 Sawyerville, Ala ........ 5 --- --d o-- .--- - -- - - 10.00 8.5 7--....---------- 227. 6 Wedgeworth, Ala - - 5 284.7 by 52 _ -.-......... 10.00 8. 5 8----.-----. . 243.6 Akron, Ala........---------- 3 284.7 by 51.65- .....------ 10.00 8. 5 9---------- 260. 6 Powers, Ala_ ....-------- 4 284.7 by 52......--...... 10. 00 8. 5 Tuscaloosa ... 306. 35 Tuscaloosa, Ala- --- _-_- 95 by 460 ___ .. __- (4) 10. 1 10 2 --------- 307. 6 ..... do ..._ --....... ._ 286.6 by 52-............. 9.86 8.5 308. 1 .....--do-.................... 286by 52--...... -- .-- .- 8.50 8.5 12 2 _.......... 308.6 .....--- do.............. 286.2 by 52-.......--- --- -- 10. 50 8.5 13 ...--------- 315. 6 Tidewater, Ala-..-- 285.5 by 52_ - ----- - 13. 14 8.5 14.....---------... 319. 1 Searles, Ala-.............. 8 282.1 by 52 .. _..._.. 14. 00 9. 5 15 ------------- 325. 6 Kellerman, Ala . .----- 6 _____.do .. - 14.00 9. 5 16 ------------ 332. 1 ----...do .............. 14 285.5 by 52_------------ - 20. 00 9. 5 17 3.......--- 333. 6 do ...............- 14 -. do -- -- ---------.-- .----- 73.00 8.5 Total lift .. ... .. .. 00 254. I I _III 1 Type of construction Dptc- Actual cost Lock Character of Kind of Date opened of lock and No. foundation dam m-to navigation pletion pletion dam Lock Dam 1- Soft rock-------......--Fixed. Concrete_ Concrete ----- 1909 Sept. 6, 1908 $560, 290. 02 2 ........ Hard clay.......---------....do __do ------ Timber crib, 1915 Nov. 1, 1914 560,114. 09 stone filled. 3-------- do-.__ .... ___do__ -.... ___do _---- ..--do _-- _-_ 1915 Sept. 21, 1914 609, 622. 80 4-------- ....do.......--------- ___do_ ___do.-- -.. do....... 1908 Dec. 1, 1908 479,000.00 5 ....-------- - .- do- ......... _ do . S__do....---- 1908 Sept. 1, 1908 501, 000. 00 -. do . . . . Piles......... ..-- ___do___do___ -__do -__-- ....do _ . . 1908 Oct. 1,1908 443,000.00 7- ...do..-------.......-- -_do--- ___do ....-- _...do ... 1903 Nov. 7,1903 225, 600. 00 87..-... .... do-.......... .-- do _- ___do ...-- 1903 Jan. 1,1903 212, 400. 00 ---. do-... . . . _ do______do-...-- ___do ...-- 1902 .__ do --..- __ 202, 440. 00 Tusca- Hard blue shale_ - -do.. Concrete ----- (6)------------ 7 4,191, 531.88 loosa. 10 2______ Hard sandstone...-...do._ Stone Timber crib, 189& July 1, 1896 244, 500. 00 stone filled. 11 2 do _...--------- -__do-- - - .----do-- ---- 1895 ..... do ....... 170, 000. 0 12 ...... ..do....... .-do._ ___do ..-- ------do.. . .----1895 160, 500.00 13....------ . do ------- __ - ___do______do.. .-- Stone -.. ---- 1905 July 4, 1905 203, 700. 00 14....... do ------------- Concrete_ Concrete ------ 1910 Mar. 29, 1910 414, 714.89 ---------- ___do___ -__do..... 15 ..- -- ---- i-o --- -- --....do------ 1910 May 2, 1910 430, 233. 87 16 ....-- . do -. -- -_--- __do___ ___do --.- ..do . -. 1915 Jan. 1, 1915 520,853.68 17 3 ....do -- _ _- -- do _- _--do- ..-. _ do . . . . 51915 May 13, 1915 8 3, 421, 596. 22 1 River is tidal below this lock and daily gage readings show that on an average of only 2 days per year is the depth over the sill less than 8 feet, the minimum being 6.9 feet. 2 Locks Nos. 10, 11, and 12 will be replaced by Tuscaloosa lock and dam. 3 Double lock. 4 31 feet. 5 Now 99 percent completed; the remaining 1 percent covers cost of submerged land. 6 Lock and dam 69 percent completed June 30, 1938. 7Estimated. * Does not include $1,280,131.22, estimated cost of land submerged, damage to structures or cost of clearing. The tidal influence extends from Mobile 101.6 miles to lock No. 1, where the tidal effect is apparent only at low stages of river. At Mobile the mean and extreme tidal ranges are 1.4 and 3.6 feet, re- spectively. These are at times slightly increased by the effect of winds. The greatest fluctuation of river stages is at Demopolis, Ala., the maximum at this point being 59.7 feet. The maximum fluctuations at other points are 40 feet at lock No. 1, 101.6 miles from Mobile; 57.8 feet at Tuscaloosa, Ala., 352.6 miles from Mobile; 13 feet at Birming- port, 409.6 miles from Mobile; and 27 feet at Cordova, 429.6 miles 734 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 from Mobile. The ordinary fluctuations at these points are at lock No. 1, 20 feet; at Demopolis, 35 feet; at Tuscaloosa, 40 feet; at Birming- port, 4 feet; and at Cordova, 7 feet. The works of improvement have reduced the amount of fluctuations at different points from 3 to 10 feet. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $15,984,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $574,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports July 5, 1884 Original appropriation for improving Black Warrior River. Original project for slack-water improvement author- Annual Report, 1887, pt. 2, p. 1302. .zed by Secretary of War Apr. 19, 1887. Mar. 3,1899 Construction of the first locks between Tuscaloosa and Demopolis. Sept. 19, 1890 Maintenance of the section of Tombigbee River below e.1890 1 to its mouth (66 miles) included in the lock No.project. June 13,1902 Iexisting June 13,1902 Construction of locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3. H. Doc. No. 178, 56th Cong., 2d Merging of the individual projects for the Black sess., and Annual Report, 1901, Warrior and Warrior Rivers and the Tombigbee pt. 3, p. 1858. River below Demopolis. H. Doc. No. 165, 57th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report, 1902, 16, and 17 p. 1293. Mar. 2,1907 Construction of locks and dams Nos. 14, 15, 1 Aug. 22,1911 Lift of lock No. 17, changed to 63 feet, and construc- H. Doc. No. 72, 62d Cong., 1st sess. tion of locks and dams Nos. 18 and 19 eliminated from the project. Extension of slackwater improve- ment to Sanders Ferry on Mulberry Fork and Nichols Shoal on Locust Fork. Mar. 2,1.919 Raising of various dams 2 feet and raising the lock Annual Report, 1918, p. 876. walls 2 feet at lock No. 1 to provide a minimum depth of 8 feet at low water; widening the channel to 150 feet where practicable. Aug. 30, 1935 For snagging Mobile River from the mouth of Chicka- H. Doc. No. 728, 71st Cong., 3d saw Creek to the junction of the Alabama and Tom- sess. bigbee Rivers. Aug. 30, 1935 Extension of the project to its present limits and chan- H. Doc. No. 56, 73d Cong., 1st sess.t nel dimensions. Aug. 30, 1935 Construction of a lock and dam below Tuscaloosa to Rivers and Harbors Committee replace existing locks and dams Nos. 10, 11, and 12. Doc. No. 26, 74th Cong., 1st sess. June 26, 1934 2 Operating and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1 Contains latest published map of the Tombigbee River and tributaries. 2 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. For maps of the Warrior and Black Warrior Rivers, see Annual Reports for 1911, p. 1702, and 1913, p. 2144, respectively. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Facilities, comprising loading and transfer stations, wharves, etc., have been provided along this waterway. All are privately owned and operated except the terminals at Tuscaloosa which are leased to a private company, but serve the general public, and terminals at miles 357.6 and 409.6 which are owned and operated by the Inland Waterways Corporation and serve the general public. These terminals are considered adequate for the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year-Regular funds-Operat- ing and care.-All 17 locks and dams, telephone line of 141 miles, and other equipment and plants were operated and maintained by United States plant and hired labor. The cost of this work was $199,850.84, charged to maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 735 The following maintenance dredging was done: Cubic Plant Locality Date yards removed U. S. pipe-line dredge Pascagoula_. Tombigbee River_ July 1-28, 1937, and May 2-June 30, 2,143, 990 1938. U. S. pipe-line dredge Petlus_ -_- Warrior and Tom- July 1-Oct. 21, 1937, and Apr. 25- 985, 275 bigbee Rivers. June 30, 1938. U. S. snag boat Denison .......-------------.. do------ .......--..--July 1, 1937-June 30, 1938.........-----------. 14, 383 U. S. snag boat Mongomery do --... --.... do ....... 2 16, 172 ..------------------------- U. S. derrick boat Tallawampa. Warrior River-.... ___ July 1, 1937 - -555 U. S. derrick boat Pearl-------------do...---------- July 22, 1937, Apr. 15-30,and May 2, 397 2-12, 1938. 1Also 8,935 obstructions and 2,000 cords of drift. 2 Also 4,807obstructions and 1,130 cords of drift. From July 1 to December 31, 1937, 200.03 acres of land to be sub- merged by backwater from crest gates on dam No. 17, were cleared by Government plant and hired labor; from July 1 to December 6, 1937, the contractor cleared 2,381.21 acres of land to be submerged by backwater from crest gates on dam No. 17; the contractor, from July 1, 1937, to June 30, 1938, continued construction of cofferdam, excavation, fill, and other work in connection with the Tuscaloosa Lock and Dam; negotiations were continued for settlement of damage claims caused by backwater from crest gates on dam No. 17; from November 9, 1937, to March 29, 1938, the contractor's dredge Manatee removed 1,713,702 cubic yards of material from Sunflower Bend Cut- off on the Tombigbee River, all new work. The cost was $3,323,745.17 of which $3,062,521.87 was for new work and $261,223.30 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $3,004,904.02. The total cost for the fiscal year, regular funds, was $3,523,596.01, of which $3,062,521.87 was for new work and $461,074.14 for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $3,004,904.02. Emergency relief funds.-The contractor, constructing crest gates on dam No. 17, completed testing of gates, service bridge, and appur- tenances, adjusting gate seals, guide, and reaction wheels, July 1-31, 1937. The contract on June 30, 1938, was 100 percent completed. The cost was $23,595.21, all for new work, and the expenditures were $81,036.86. The total cost for the fiscal year, all funds, was $3,547,191.22, of which $3,086,117.08 was for new work and $461,074.14 for mainte- nance. The total expenditures were $3,085,940.88. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 91.5 percent completed. Seventeen locks and dams have been built (see table under "Existing project"), the channel has been dredged, origi- nal snagging completed, and principal lock houses built at all locks. A dredged channel through Sunflower Bend Cut-off on the Tom- bigbee River was completed during the fiscal year. A depth of 8 feet over a minimum width of 100 feet obtains throughout the entire length of the improvement, and all-year navigation for boats is pos- sible to the extent of the channel dimensions. Construction of crest gates on dam No. 17, Black Warrior River was completed during the year. Construction of Tuscaloosa Lock and Dam was continued throughout the year. 1011--38-pt. 1,vol. 1-47 736 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds------......- ------------- $13, 501,586. 30 $10, 267, 645. 58 $23, 769, 231.88 $14,144,937. 16 Public Works funds..----------------... 79, 219. 93 ---------------- 79, 219. 93 79, 219. 93. Emergency Relief funds..--------------- 607, 406. 18 ---------------- 607, 406. 18 607, 406. 18 ------------ - Total.. ---------- 14, 188, 212. 41 10, 267, 645. 58 24, 455, 857.99 14, 831, 563. 27 In addition the sum of $8,932,686.64 was expended between July 1, 1896, and June 30, 19355 in the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the- fiscal year will be applied during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---- ----------------------- $691, 978. 73 New work: Payment for damages caused by backwater from crest gates on dam No. 17-------------------- $330, 651. 28 Payment for lands submerged by backwater above original dam No. 17, Black Warrior River ---------------------------------- 36, 983. 73 Installation of folding "A" frame on dam No. 1_ 37, 251. 69 Payment for lands for right-of-way, spoil area and cut-off lands at Sunflower Bend---------- 18, 804. 32 Complete installation of flashboards on dam No. 9 ---------------------------- -- 44, 410. 97 Installation of flashboards on dam Nos. 2 to 8, inclusive------ ------------------------ 35, 000. 00 Complete widening channel below lock No. 1 by dredging ------------------------------- 28, 181. 94 Complete core borings to determine elevation of suitable foundation for dam at Tuscaloosa Lock and Dam--------------------------- 12, 286.09 Continuing contract for constructing Tuscaloosa Lock and Dam-------------------------- 989, 267. 88 1, 492, 837. 90 Maintenance (with United States plant and hired labor) : Operation of 17 locks and dams---------------$96, 000.00 Ordinary repairs------- -------------------- 25,000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction-------------- 65, 000. 00 Channel work: Dredging in river channel between mile 45 and head of navigation ----------------- 90, 464. 39 Snagging in river channel between Chicka- saw Creek and head of navigation-------- 76, 624. 31 Miscellaneous investigations and routine ex- aminations to determine available depths__ 27, 833. 94 380, 922. 64 Total for all work--------------------------- 2, 565, 739. 27 An additional sum of $852,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: New work: Complete continuing contract for constructing Tuscaloosa Lock and Dam _ _-------------_--_--$302, 900 Maintenance (with United States plant and hired labor) : Operation of 17 locks and dams-------------------- $96, 000 Ordinary repairs .......-- _ --- __-________ _ _36, 000 Improvement and reconstruction--_- _-------120,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 737 Channel work: Dredging in river channel between mile 45 and head of navigation----------------------------------- $200,000 Snagging in river channel between Chickasaw Creek and head of navigation----------------------------- 75, 000 Routine examinations to determine available depths- --- 15, 000 Stream gaging ----------------------------------- 7, 600 $549, 000 Total for all work------- ----------------------------- 852, 500) Cost and financial summary MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------- ------ ----- $14, 187, 737. 01 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 110,317, 645. 58 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ..-------- 24, 505, 382. 59 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------- 370.65 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------- 24, 505, 753. 24 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-6---------------------- 091, 978. 73 Net total expenditures --------------------------- 23, 813, 774. 51 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 2, 496,368. 62 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 126, 310, 143. 13 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 -------------- Cost of new work .... $79, 219. 93 $1,011. 86 $8, 322. 11 $550, 135. 93 $3, 062, 521. 87 Cost of maintenance---......------- ...... 383, 134. 64 491, 402. 95 511, 206. 44 473,732.94 461, 074. 141 Total cost..--------------- 462,354.57 492, 414. 81 519, 528. 55 1, 023,868.87 3,523,596.01 Total expended....---------------- 532, 483. 55 448,495.83 -110, 308. 46 902, 281.66 904.02 3,004, Allotted ........--------------------- 476, 379. 79 434,699.55 208, 456.06 1,242,100. 00 4,334,677.0 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------- ------------- $1, 166,595. 55 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------- $2, 518,500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938 -------- 1, 887, 425. 00 4, 405, 925. 00: Amount to be accounted for------------------------ 5, 572, 520. 55 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment --------------- 71, 247.91 Net amount to be accounted for----------------------- 5,501, 272. 64 Gross amount expended----------- -- ------- $3, 008,162. 55 Less reimbursements collected ------------------ 3, 258. 53 3, 004, 904. 02 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- 2,496, 368. 62" Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------- $1,038, 404. 91 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---- 1,292, 195. 68 2, 330, 600.59 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 165, 768. 03: Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 370. 65 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------------- 166, 138. 68 1 Includes $8,932,686.64 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 738 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------------------------- $69, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------ 235, 138. 68 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion --- - - - - -- - - - --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - ,of existing project 302, 900. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - For new work 2 -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 302, 000.00 For maintenance -------- 549, 600. 00 --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- -- - - - - - -- - -- - -- -- - Total __ 852, 500.00 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ ------------------ $607, 406. 18 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------- 607, 406. 18 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 607, 406. 18 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------ 607, 406. 18 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ........................-------------------------.............. Cost of new work----------- $81, 264. 26 $502, 546. 71 $23, 595.21 Cost of maintenance...---------- -------------- -------------- --------------- ---- -- ------------ Total expended------------... ------------------------- 73, 396. 86 452, 972. 46 81, 036. 86 Allotted---------.. I--------------I ------------- ....--------------- 609, 910. 00 ------------- -2, 503.82 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------- $83, 540. 68 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- '2, 503. 82 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 81, 036. 86 Gross amount expended -------------------- $84, 007.47 Less reimbursements collected------------------- 2, 970. 61 81, 036. 86 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR WARRIOR RIVER SYSTEM Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------- $14, 795, 143.19 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 10, 317, 645. 58 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 5, 112, 788. 77 2---------- Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------ 370. 65 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ------------------ 25, 113, 159. 42 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 91, 978. 73 6----------------------- Net total expenditures __ ------------------------- 24, 421, 180. 69 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------- 2, 496, 368. 62 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 26, 917, 549. 31 __------------ Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...-------------- $79, 219. 93 $1, 011. 86 $89, 586. 37 $1, 052, 682. 64 $3, 086, 117. 08 Cost of maintenance.......------------ 383, 134. 64 491, 402. 95 511, 206. 44 473, 732. 94 461, 074. 14 Total cost-.------------- 462, 354. 57 492, 414. 81 600, 792. 81 1, 526, 415. 58 3, 547, 191. 22 Total expended..........---------------- 532, 483. 55 448, 495. 83 -36, 911. 60 1, 355, 254. 12 3, 085, 940. 88 Allotted __---------------- 476, 379. 79 434, 699. 55 818, 366. 06 1, 242, 100. 00 4, 332, 173. 27 1Includes $8,932,626.64 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 2 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 739 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-_------------------------ $1, 250, 136. 23 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937------ $2, 518, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938------ 1, 887, 425. 00 4. 405. 925. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------- 5, 656, 061. 23 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments------- -- 73, 751. 73 Net amount to be accounted for------------------- 5, 582, 309. 50 Gross amount expended_ _------------------ $3,092, 170.02 Less reimbursements collected 229. 14 6-----------------, 3, 085, 940. 88 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------------- 2, 496, 368. 62 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ---------- $1, 038, 404. 91 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------ 1, 292, 195. 68 2, 330, 600. 59 Balance available June 30, 1938------------ 165, 168. 03 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 370.65 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938------ 166, 138. 68 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 _--------------------------. 69, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 235, 138. 68 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated _ for completion of existing project 2 302, 900. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work 2_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 302, 900. 00 For maintenance 2 549, 600. 00 Total'2 852, 500. 00 sExclusive of available funds. 26. BAYOU LA BATRE, ALA. Location.-This is a tidal stream about 10 miles long, located in the southwestern part of the State of Alabama, and empties into Mississippi Sound. It is 45 miles by water from Mobile Harbor, Ala., on the east, and 18 miles from Pascagoula Harbor, Miss., on the west. The entrance to the bayou, from Mississippi Sound is through the channel across the bar at its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide across the bar and 6 feet deep and 75 feet wide between the mouth and the county highway bridge, except where the existing depth is 6 feet or more for a width of at least 50 feet. The length of the channel across the bar is 3,500 feet, and the section of the bayou included in the project is 21/2 miles in length. The mean and extreme tidal ranges are 13/4 and 33/4 feet,. respectively. The estimated cost for new work, made in 1923, was $20,000, with $5,000 for annual maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1925 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 4, 68th Cong., 1st. sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.--Fully complied with. 740 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Terminal facilities.--There are numerous small wooden wharves, which are used exclusively in connection with canning factories located on the bayou. These wharves are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.--The U. S. pipe-line dredge Pascagoula operating in the Bayou La Batre Channel, from January 23 to February 9, 1938, removed 98,070 cubic yards of ma- terial. The cost was $9,482.98, charged to maintenance. The ex- penditures were $9,482.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1926, at a saving of $1,369 under the estimated cost. The project depths and widths have been obtained in the channel in Mississippi Sound, across the bar at the mouth of the bayou, and in the bayou up to the county highway bridge. The controlling depths ascertained during June 1938, were as follows: Mississippi Sound Channel, 6 feet; Bayou La Batre Channel, 6 feet. The total cost was $60,863.99, of which $18,631.29 was for new work and $42,232.70 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $60,863.99. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations 'are contemplated during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for a period of -about three-fourths of a month when required by the needs of navigation. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $18, 631.29 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ 42, 232. 70 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 60, 863. 99 Net total expenditures---------- -------------------------- 60, 863.909 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------- - 60, 863.99 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work__-----------------..........------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance-------------............. $6, 330. 73 $19, 985. 87 -..-..-... __.-........... $9, 482. 98 Total expended-----.........------------......... 6, 330. 73 9, 965.00 $10, 020. 87 -------------- _9, 482. 98 Allotted --.........................------------.............. 17, 979.27 -14. 13 .............. 9, 482. 98 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------------------ $9, 500. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------ ----- 17. 02 Net amount to be accounted for-------------------- --- 9, 482. 98 Gross amount expended------------------------------------ 9, 482. 98 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance--------------------------- ------ 15, 000. 00 27. PASCAGOULA HARBOR, MISS. Location.-This harbor, located along the lower 6.8 miles of Pas- cagoula River and the lower 4 miles of Dog River, is in the south- eastern part of the State of Mississippi, about 61 miles by water from Mobile Harbor, Ala., on the east, and about 44 miles from Gulf- RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 741 port Harbor, Miss., on the west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Previous projects.-Appropriations were made for. Pascagoula River by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1827, May 23, 1828, and August 30, 1852. The first definite project was adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. Other projects were adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of August 5, 1886, August 18, 1894, June 3, 1896, March 3, 1899, June 13, 1902, and June 25, 1910. The total cost and expenditure on previous projects was $1,317,065.76, of which $904,441.61 was for new work and $412,624.15 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1843 of Annual Report .for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a through channel of the maximum dimensions that can be secured by the expenditure of $283,000, but not exceeding a depth of 25 feet and width of 300 feet across the outer bar at Horn Island Pass, and thence a depth of 22 feet and width of 225 feet to the railroad bridge at Pascagoula, and thence a depth of 22 feet and width of 150 feet, increased at sharp bends, to a point on Dog River 4 miles above its mouth. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range here is 1% feet and the extreme tidal range is 33/4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1914, is $283,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000 for the outer bar channel at Horn Island Pass and $100,000 for the channels in the river and through Mississippi Sound. The existing project was authorized by the following river and har- bor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4,1913 Limiting the channel dimensions subject to local H. Doc. No. 682, 62d Cong., 2d sess. cooperation. Mar. 4,1915 Modified the required local cooperation and pro- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doe. vided present project channel dimensions. No. 12, 63d Cong., 2d sess. The latet published map may be found in H. Doc. No. 211, 54th Cong., 2d sess. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The municipal wharf on the east side of Pas- cagoula River has an available dockage of 1,094 feet. The Louis- ville & Nashville Railroad Co.'s trestle in the Pascagoula River at Pascagoula, Miss., just north of their bridge, and the Mississippi Export Railroad wharf on the Dog River at Moss Point, Miss., have an available dockage of 60 and 380 feet, respectively. The Farns- worth Coal Co. has a wharf on the Pascagoula River, located just north of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.'s trestle. All pri- vate terminals, together with the municipal wharf, are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series, No. 19, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipeline dredge Pascagoulaoperating in the Pascagoula Sound Channel, from February 9 to March 15, 1938, removed 778,320 cubic yards of ma- terial. All of the above work was maintenance. The cost was $20,000 for maintenance. The expenditures were $20,000. 742 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The 21-foot Horn Island Pass Channel was completed in 1908. The existing project, at the end of the fiscal year, was 42 percent completed. The controlling depths, ascertained in June, 1938, were as follows: Horn Island Pass, 19, feet; Mississippi Sound Channel, 17 feet; and Pascagoula River Channel, 16 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of obtaining such additional depths and widths of channel, not exceeding the maximum dimensions, as may be secured by the total authorized expenditure of $283,000. The total cost was $837,363.01, of which $103,037.87 was for new work and $734,325.14 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $837,363.01. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $30,000 will be applied to maintenance dredging neces- sary during the fiscal year 1939, to provide channel dimensions ade- quate to meet the needs of navigation in the Mississippi Sound and River Channel, with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for a period of about 11/2 months. The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging to provide channel dimensions adequate to meet the needs of navigation in the Mis- sissippi Sound and River Channels with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, for a period of about 3 months, at such times as may be necessary. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------- $1, 007, 479.48 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------ ---------- 1, 146, 949.291 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- 2, 154, 428. 77 Net total expenditures --------------------------------- 2, 154, 428. 77 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938- ------------------ - 30, 000. 00' Total amount appropriated to June 30. 1938------------ 2. 184. 428. 77 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .................. ....................................................................... Cost of maintenance............. $27, 573. 72 $32, 595. 62 $29. 647. 28 $21, 423. 56 $20, 000 Total expended_-.-..--..----. --. 27, 781. 46 32, 146. 86 30, 096. 04 21, 423. 56 20, 000 Allotted__--.--------.-.-.... - 26, 641. 68 32, 000. 00 30, 000. 00 -8, 552. 08 50, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------------- $20, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 30, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 - -______ -- - -- -- - - -- -- - -- - - - - - --- 180, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ending - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 ___ 60, 000. 00' 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 743 28. PASCAGOULA RIVER, MISS. Location.-This river is formed by the confluence of the Leaf and 'Chickasahay Rivers near Merrill, in the southeastern part of Missis- sippi, and empties into Mississippi Sound at Pascagoula. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Mississippi.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. The cost and expenditure was $15,000 for new work. (For further details see p. 1845 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides only for the maintenance of the ,channel above the mouth of the Dog or Escatawpa River, a distance of 82.1 miles, by the removal of obstructions from time to time. The mean and extreme tidal variations at the mouth are about 11/2 and 4 feet, respectively. The ordinary and extreme fluctuations at Merrill, ,due to floods, are 19.4 and 26.2 feet, respectively. The latest (1928) :approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Reports Aug. 5,1886 The existing project was adopted and included dredging at the Annual Report, 1879, mouth of the river. p. 835. Mar. 3,1899 Limited the improvement to the section above the mouth of Dog River and appropriations since have been made accordingly. For latest published map see H. Doe. No. 1723, 64th Cong., 2d sess. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. derrick boat J. M. Pratt operating in the Pascagoula River, from October 15 to November 21, 1937, removed 560 snags. The cost was $4,211.10, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $4,211.10. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The controlling depth at mean low water is 7.0 feet from mouth of Dog River to Dead Lakes, 32 miles, and 3.0 feet in the remaining 50 miles of the project above Dead Lake. The total cost and expenditures were $118,321.51, all maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Cost and financial summary ,Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_---_----------__-- -___ $15, 000.00 ,Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------------------- 118, 321. 51 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 133, 321.51 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 133, 321. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_ ---------- 133, 321.51 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- .. ............. Cost of maintenance------------------------ $9, 256. 99 .........-............... $4, 211. 10 Total expended........---------------------------- 9, 256. 99 ------------------- _-_ _ 4, 211. 10 Allotted---- ---...................-- .--- 10, 000.00 -$743. 01-.-.----.-. - 4, 211. 10 744 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------------$2, 250. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved April 9, 1935----------------------------------------- 2, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------- ----------- 4, 250. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 38. 90 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------------4, 211.10 Cross amount expended----------------------------- $4, 351.49 Less reimbursements collected------------------------140. 39 4, 211. 10 29. BILOXI HARBOR, MISS. Location.--Located on the Mississippi Sound in the southeastern part of the State of Mississippi. It is 32 miles by water from Pasca- goula Harbor, Miss., on the east, and 14 miles from Gulfport Harbor, Miss., on the west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, and July 5, 1884. The cost of the previous project was $130,- 691.80, of which $44,382.27 was for the new work and $86,309.53 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $129,859.05. (For further details see p. 1846 of Annual Report for 1915 and p. 863 of Annual Report for 1929.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel west of Deer Island 10 feet deep and 150 feet wide from the 10-foot contour in Mississippi Sound to the south water front of the city of Biloxi, and thence north of Deer Island to deep water in Back Bay of Biloxi and for a relocated channel 10 feet deep, 150 feet wide and 4,600 feet long in front of East Beach, for discontinuing maintenance of the aban- doned portion of the channel, and for maintenance of the Coast Guard channel to a depth of 6 feet and a width of 300 feet. Under ordinary conditions, the main tidal range is about 13/4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $58,350, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects but including $5,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $18,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 July 3,1930 Present project dimensions------------------ H. Doc. No. 754, 69th Cong., 2d sess. June 20, 1938 Relocation of channel ---------------------- H. Doc. No. 639, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The act adopting the existing project provides that local interests shall construct a public terminal adequate for coastwise traffic, under plans to be approved by the Chief of Engineers, and contribute $30,000 toward the first cost of the improvement. The above provisions were modified as follows by the War Depart- ment Appropriation Act of February 23, 1931: "That the conditions imposed upon the improvement of Biloxi Harbor, Miss., authorized to be carried out in accordance with the RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 745 .report submitted in House Document No. 754, Sixty-ninth Congress, second session, may, in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers of the Army and the Secretary of War, be modified so as to provide that the local interests shall give assurances that they will construct a public terminal adequate for coastwise traffic, under plans to be approved by the Chief of Engineers of the Army, whenever in his opinion such construction is necessary, and that such local interests, in the event of modification of such conditions, shall contribute therefor at least $5,000 toward the first cost of the improvement, and at least $5,100 annually thereafter for 5 successive years." The initial payment and two subsequent payments, totaling in all to $15,200, have been made. The Secretary of War on February 17, 1936, under authority granted him by joint resolution approved March 3, 1933, waived further contributions by local interests. The River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, authorized the relo- cation of the channel along the south waterfront subject to the pro- visions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, rights-of-way for relocation of the channel and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance of the project as may be required, protect the United States from claims for damages that may result from dredging of the proposed channel, and con- struct a retaining wall, without cost to the United States, along the south waterfront to retain satisfactorily the dredged material. Terminal facilities.-Consist of a number of light timber wharves owned by private parties but available to the public without charge. These are considered adequate for the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipeline dredge TWahalak operating in the Biloxi Channel, from December 24, 1937, to January 18, 1938, removed 317,605 cubic yards of mate- rial over a distance of 12,574 feet. The cost was $16,628.47 for maintenance. The expenditures were $16,628.47. In addition the U. S. derrick boat J. M. Prattremoved 11,012 cubic yards of material from Ott Bayou, from February 1-8, 1938, all maintenance, at a cost and expenditure of $997.24. The total cost for the year was $17,625.71, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $17,625.71. Condition at end of fiscal yea.-The existing project prior to the modification authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, was completed in 1932, at a saving of $43,088 under the esti- mated cost. No work has been done on the modified project. The controlling depth ascertained in June 1938 was 9 feet. Included in the total cost for maintenance is an item of $997.24 used for dredging in Ott Bayou, Miss., under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930. The total costs and expenditures for the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds--_-_...... ..----------------- $33,353. 35 $47, 765. 75 $81, 119. 10 $81,951.85 Contributed funds -------------------- ----........... 5,000. 00 10, 200.00 15, 200. 00 15,200. 00 Total ... ..---------------------- 38, 353. 35 57,965.75 96, 319.10 97, 151. 85 746 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $10,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging, to re- move shoaling during the fiscal year 1939, with a United States hy- draulic pipe-line dredge, about one-half month, at such time as may be required by the needs of navigation. The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1940, for maintenance and new work, as follows: New work: Dredging with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge, relocating the channel along the south water front, about 1 month, in the fall of 1939_____ _______ _____ $20, 000 Maintenance: Maintenance dredging to remove shoaling during the fiscal year 1940, with a United States hydraulic pipe-line dredge about 11/2 months, at such times as may be required by the needs of navigation- --------------------------------------------- 30, 000 Total - ----------------------------------------------- 50, 000 Cost and financial summary 'Costof new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $77, 735. 62 ,Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-----------------------134, 075.28 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938______--______ 211, 810. 90 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 1211, 810. 90 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_---------------------------10,000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938____----... 221, 810. 90 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1.938 Cost of new work----... - _ ..... ..-------.--------------.-------------- ------------------------ __ - Cost of maintenance ........ . $9, 602. 27 $231. 29 $7, 420. 16 $9, 340. 35 $17, 625. 71 Total expended...............-----------------. 9, 602. 27 7, 438. 94 9, 552. 86 17, 625. 71 Allotted..............-.....-... -- 13, 087. 72 12, 648. 84 9, 000. 00 -5, 008. 20 27, 625. 71 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ----------------------------------------- $22, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------- --------------- 10, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for .--------------------------- 32, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 4, 374. 29 Net amount to be accounted for--__ -- -- -------- 27, 625. 71 Gross amount expended ---- ___-__ -- __ ___ $17, 638. 49 Less reimbursements collected --- -----------. -- - 12. 78 17, 625. 71 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938__------------ -- 10, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project 20, 000. 00 Amdunt that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work 2 - - - - - - - -- -- - -- - -- - -- --- 20, 000. 00 For maintenance ' ------------------------------------ 30, 000. 00 _ Total '2------------ ----- --- 50, 000. 00 1Exclusive of $5,000 for new work and $10,200 for maintenance expended from con- tributed funds. SExclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 747 30. GULFPORT HARBOR AND SHIP ISLAND PASS, MISS. Location.-Gulfport Harbor is located on Mississippi Sound in the southeastern part of the State of Mississippi, about 44 and 90 miles by water from Pascagoula Harbor, Miss., and Mobile Harbor, Ala., respectively, on the east, and 78 miles from New Orleans (via the inside route through Lake Borgne, the Rigolets, Lake Pontchar- train, and industrial canal) on the west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1267.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1899 (H. Doc. No. 120, 55th Cong., 3d sess.), March 2, 1907, February 27, 1911, and January 21, 1927. (For further details see p. 1846 of Annual Report for 1915 and p. 857, Annual Report for 1929.) The cost of the previous projects was $2,581,310.46, of which $269,- 017.92 was for new work and $2,312,292.54 was for maintenance. The- total expenditures were $2,561,968.76. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 27 feet deep and 300 '1 feet wide across Ship Island Bar, a channel 26 feet deep and 220 feet wide. through Mississippi Sound, and a depth of 26 feet in the an- chorage basin at Gulfport. Under ordinary conditions the mean: tidal range here is about 13/4 feet, and the extreme tidal range is: about 31/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1927 was $200,000, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1927) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $185,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved July 3, 1930 (H. Doc. No. 692, 69th Cong., 2d sess.). TheA latest published map of this locality is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-A municipal wharf provides a dockage length of 200 feet for vessels of 10-foot draft. A municipal pier provides a: dockage of 1,800 feet for deep-draft vessels. The Illinois Central Railroad pier provides an available dockage of 3,800 feet. Existing: terminals are considered adequate for present commerce. (See Port Series No. 19, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge. Wahalak operating in the Gulfport Channel, from July 26 to, October 22, 1937, and April 23 to May 31, 1938, removed 3,461,720' cubic yards of material over a distance of 54,550 feet, and in the anchorage basin, from October 23 to November 3, and November 17 to December 3, 1937, removed 128,384 cubic yards of material over a distance of 4,645 feet. The above work was all maintenance. The total cost was $101,532.91 and the expenditures were $101,105.79. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1934. The controlling depths at mean low water, ascertained during June 1938, are as follows: Ship Island Bar Channel, 27 feet;. Mississippi Sound Channel, 26 feet; anchorage basin, 26 feet. 748 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were as follows: Costs Expenditures New work Maintenance Total Regular funds__......_.......................... $70, 427. 77 $592, 624. 57 $663, 052. 34 $681, 595. 86 :Public Works funds__-------------.......... .. 47, 883. 19 .... _ ._... 47, 883. 19 47, 883. 19 Total.... ------------------------------ 118, 310. 96 592, 624. 57 710, 935. 53 729, 479. 05 Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $113,858.85, will be applied to maintenance work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938________ $798. 18 Maintenance dredging, by contract, to restore project dimensions in the Gulfport Anchorage Basin and Mississippi Sound Channel, about 5 months, Nov. 15, 1938, to Apr. 15, 1939--------------- 113, 060.67 Total------------- ----- ------------------------ 113, 858. 85 The additional sum of $180,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance works as follows: Maintenance dredging, by contract, to remove shoaling in the Gulf- port Ship Channel and Anchorage Basin, about 81/2 months, when necessary to meet the needs of navigation__ _______-------------- $167, 500 M1aintenance dredging to restore project dimensions in the outer bar channel at Ship Island Pass with a United States seagoing hopper dredge for a period of about one-half month, when heeded------ 12, 500 Total----------------------------------------------- 180, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to Junie 30, 1938___-------------------------- $387, 328. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__-----------------------2, 904, 917.11 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------- 3, 292, 245. 99 ---- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 798. 18 Net total expenditures --------------------------- 3, 291, 447. 81 :Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 113, 858, 85 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------__3,405, 306. 66 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- ------------- $42, 610.85 $5, 775. 50 -$450.00 -$50.00 .............. 1Cost of maintenance------------- 94, 151. 25 62, 450. 91 150, 930. 77 37, 282. 22 $101, 532. 91 Total cost..--------------- 136, 762. 10 68, 226. 42 150, 480. 77 37, 232. 22 101, 532. 91 Total expended..............------------ 126, 512. 87 90, 163. 44 136, 653. 87 50, 847. 71 101, 105. 79 .. Allotted------......---------------- 163, 943. 30 84, 088. 50 85, 000.00 -25, 895. 97 191, 950. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------- $23, 014. 64 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------$92, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 .------------ 100, 000.00 192. 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for__._____------------------------- 215, 014. 64 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 749 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--National Indus- trial Recovery Act funds----------------------------------- $50. 00 Net amount to be accounted for__--- ------ - 214, 964. 64 Gross amount expended__------------- 101, 105. 79 -Outstanding Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-...--.----------- liabilities June 30, 1938_ .....------- -- ,-- - 113, 858.85 798. 18 Balance available June 30, 1938 13, 060. 67 1----------------------- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - 180, 000. 00 xExclusive of available funds, 31. WOLF AND JORDAN RIVERS, MISS. Location.-This improvement, located in the southeastern part of the State of Mississippi, consists of dredged channels 1.6 and 2 miles long, respectively, at the mouths of Wolf and Jordan Rivers, tribu- taries of St. Louis Bay. It is 24 miles by water from Gulfport, Miss., on the east, and 54 miles from New Orleans, La. (via the in- side route through Lake Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Indus- trial Canal), on the west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1268.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging at the mouths of these streams channels 7 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide, extending from the 6-foot contour in St. Louis Bay to the 7-foot contour in each stream. The length of the dredged channel at the mouth of Wolf River is about 1.6 miles and at the mouth of Jordan River about 2 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range here is about 13/4 feet, and the extreme tidal range is about 31/2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1906, was $30,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907 (H. Doc. No. 917, 59th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminal facilities and none are required, as this project is for dredging channels through bars at the mouths of Wolf and Jordan Rivers, Miss. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. pipe-line dredge Blackwater operating in the Wolf and Jordan River Channels, from July 17 to 30, 1937, removed 97,624 cubic yards of material from the Wolf River, and 60,900 cubic yards from the Jordan River. The cost was $9,586.41, charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $9,586.41. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1908 at a saving of $805 under the estimated cost. All work on this improvement consisted of dredging, and expenditures since its completion have been applied to maintenance. The controlling depths at mean low water in these channels ascertained during June 1938 are as follows: Wolf River, 7 feet; Jordan River, 7 feet. The total costs and expenditures were $70,783.08, of which $29,195.19 was for new work and $41,587.89 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. 750 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------------------- $29, 195. 19 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- 41, 587. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 70, 783. 08 Net total expenditures------------------------------------- 70, 783. 08 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------------- 70, 783. 08 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .. Cost of maintenance .----- ----- -------------- --------------- ---------- --.............. $9, 586.41 ------------- -------------- -------------- Total expended------------------------................. 9, 586.41 Allotted --------------------------------------------------------- $10,000 -413. 59 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ---------------------------- $10, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------------- 413. 59 Net amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 9, 586 41 Gross amount expended-------_ 9, 586. 41 32. PEARL RIVER, MISS. AND LA. Location.-PearlRiver rises in the east central part of Mississippi and flows southwest about 172 miles to Jackson, Miss., thence south- west about 269 miles to the head of its delta, where it divides into West Pearl and East Pearl Rivers. The former flows about 34 miles to the Rigolets, a tidal pass connecting Lake Pontchartrain with Lake Borgne, an arm of the Gulf of Mexico. Previous projects.-Adopted by the acts of June 14, 1880, and April 21, 1900. The total cost and expenditures under this project were $312,614.95, of which $144,443.31 was for new work and $168,171.64 for maintenance. For further details see page 950 of Annual Report for 1922. Existing project.-This provides for a channel suitable for 6-foot navigation from the mouth of West Pearl River to Bogalusa, La., by dredging, snagging, and cut-offs at sharp bends from the mouth of West Pearl River to a point immediately above Holmes Bayou to secure a depth of 7 feet at low water; the construction of a lat- eral canal 7 feet deep and 80 feet wide extending 20.1 miles from the mouth of Holmes Bayou to Pools Bluff with three locks of ade- quate dimensions; and for the improvement of Pearl River from Pools Bluff to the mouth of Bogalusa Creek by dredging, snagging, and easing of bends, with suitable dams or sills in the river channel just below Pools Bluff and across Bogue Chitto to maintain the levels in the canal and river. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1937, is $3,509,000, with $57,000 for annual maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, subject to the approval of the Board of Engineers. This approval is contained in House Document No. 408, Seventy-fifth Congress, second session, which document contains the latest pub- lished map. Local cooperation.-The conditions of local cooperation imposed are that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 751 the lands required for the dams, locks, and the canal and all appur- tenances, and all flowage and dumping easements needed for initial construction and subsequent maintenance of the improvement, and shall assume full responsibility for all property damage incident to, construction and maintenance of the canal; and shall furnish assur- ance satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide free of cost to the United States the ferries and bridges required for land traffic across the lateral and terminal canals, and construct a terminal canal from Pearl River to and including a turning basin at Bogalusa with suitable terminal facilities open to all on equal terms. As an initial step to insure compliance with the conditions of local cooperation, local interests have organized the Pearl River Navi- gation Committee. While this navigation committee has assured this office that definite steps are being taken by that body to comply with the requirements of local cooperation, no definite legal assur- ances to that effect have been received to date. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys and studies necessary for development of construction plans for the project were undertaken in November 1937 and the following work has been accomplished: Hydrographic maps and hydraulic studies have been made and plans for the necessary dredging have been prepared on; the section of open river from mile 7.7 to mile 30.4. The topographic mapping has been extended to embrace areas to be flooded, and de- tailed maps of the sites of all structures have been prepared; 5,909.7 feet of core boring for the lock sites, 3,584.5 linear feet of auger borings for the canal, 287.3 feet of auger borings for the proposed cut-offs along the lower river, and 271.4 linear feet of auger borings at the Bogue Chitto sill site have been made. The surveys for rights- of-way are 85 percent complete, and preparation of rights-of-way maps and writing of property descriptions have been commenced. The design for the locks is 65 percent complete. The cost was $77,826.57, charged to new work. The expenditures were $66',210.51. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The existing project is 5 percent complete; however, no actual work of construction has been com- menced. The controlling depth is 2 feet. The total cost was $77,- 826.57, all of which was for new work. The expenditures were $66,210.51. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, will be applied to new work during the fiscal year 1939, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------- $11, 746.62 Hired labor completion of preliminary work including surveys, design, plans, and specifications------------------------------- 32, 173. 43 Hired labor snagging with a United States snag boat from the mouth of West Pearl River to the lower end of the lateral canal__ 34, 000. 00 Clearing and grubbing rights-of-way for cut-offs on lower river by contract-------------------------------------------------15, 000. 00, Dredging cut-offs and shoals in lower river and portion of lateral canal below lock No. 1, by contract--------------------------- 158, 000. 00- Clearing and grubbing rights-of-way for a portion of the section between locks Nos. 1 and 2, by contract--------- ------ 60, 000. 00 Canal excavation and levee fill for a portion of the section between locks Nos. 1 and 2 by contract-------------------------------- 305, 000.00 Total ---------------------------------------- 615, 920. 05 10111038--pt. 1, vol.1-48 752 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The amount of $1,800,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 on new work as follows: Clearing and grubbing rights-of-way for lateral canal------------ $100, 000 Canal excavation and levee fill by contract------------------_-- 500, 000 Construction of locks and spillways, by contract ---- __--__ 1,148, 000 Construction of Pools Bluff sill--------------------------------- 52, 000 Total -------- ---------------------------------- 1, 800, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------- __-_-_______ $222, 269. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------__------- 168, 171. 64 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 .--------- 390, 441. 52 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 --------- _------ 130. 56 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------------------- 390, 572. 08 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------- 11, 746. 62 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- 378, 825. 46 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------415, 789. 49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------- 794, 614. 95 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .....---------........ ---------------------------- ...................-------- ...............-------------...... $77, 826. 57 Cost of maintenance .............-------------- -------------------------- ------------- ----.............................................. Total expended--------..............................-----------..---------------------------------------- 66, 210. 51 Allotted-----........--------- --------- ----------------------------------------- 482, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----------------------------------- $110, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938--.--------------------------------- 372, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for__---------------------------482, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $67,199.22 Less reimbursements collected----------------------- 988. 71 66, 210. 51 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------- 415, 789. 49 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 11, 746. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 404, 042. 87 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_----- --------- ------- 130. 56 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 __________...._ 404, 173.43 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 __ __ __-------------_----- 200, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939---------------- 604, 173. 43 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 2, 827, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work 1- ------ _-________-- -___ 1, 800, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 753 33. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the year was $614,798.88, all charged to maintenance. The expenditures were $633,087.25. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $162,642.32, including ac- counts receivable, plus an anticipated allotment of $69,500, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939, to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $175,000, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------------------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__--------------- $1,416, 275. 36 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------1-, 416, 275.36 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938__---------------------- 24, 760. 60 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938__ ___----------- 1, 441, 035. 96 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------- 39, 423. 99 Net total expenditures .......- _________--------- 1, 401, 611. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938- _----- __----------- 137, 881. 72 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 1, 539, 493. 69 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -.......... . .. . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . .. . Cost of maintenance------------............ $98, 057. 40 $135, 230. 42 $167, 104. 62 $248, 667. 98 $614, 798. 88 Total expended .....---------------- 89, 364. 52 133, 218. 71 170,126. 28 223, 984.31 633, 087. 25 Allotted...---------------------- 76, 503. 33 191, 092. 49 192, 362. 16 177, 715. 25 709, 828. 25 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ __ $61, 140. 72 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved May 15, 1936 .________ $185, 731. 74 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937 206, 120.84 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------------ 90, 000. 00 Amount allotted from Second Deficiency Appro- priation Act approved August 12, 1935----------- 2, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved April 9, 1935 _-_ ______- 225, 975. 67 709, 828.25 709, 828.25 Amount to be accounted for_-_--...--....----______---_-_ 770, 968. 97 Gross amount expended_ _-..... -- __ - ___-.. $678, 887.07 Less: Reimbursements collected--------- $45, 793.32 Receipts from sales ------------- 6. 50 45, 799. 82 633, 087. 25 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_-.-...... __ ___- 137, 881. 72 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--___-------------------- 39, 423.99 Balance available June 30, 1938_------____---------- 98, 457. 73 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938__---- __.__.- ___-- - 24, 760. 60 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 218. 33 1--------------23, Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance '_ _____ ____ _ 175, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 754 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 34. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditure to Esti- full June 30, 1938 mated report see amount Name of project Annual required Report New work Mainte- to com- for- nance plete Choctawhatchee River, Fla. and Ala.l---------------............... 1933 $171, 884. 50 $258, 907. 27 (2) La Grange Bayou, Fla--------------------------_ 3 - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1937 64, 150. 62 2, 160. 80 (2) Holmes River, Fla. _ __ __ 1931 46, 401. 25 38, 813. 21 (2) Escambia and Conecuh Rivers, Fla. and Ala.....--------- 1934 118, 336.26 104, 575. 24 (2) Tombigbee River, from Demopolis, Ala., to Walkers 1937 197, 650. 71 234, 330. 73 (2) Bridge, Miss. East Pearl River, Miss.'. ..-------------------------- 1933 37, 127. 93 34, 144. 18 (2) 1 Channels adequate for existing commerce. s Completed. 3 Commercial boats have withdrawn, and at present no traffic exists. 4 Exclusive of $2,160.80, which amount was expended for work on La Grange Bayou. 35. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------- $1, 611, 884. 46 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------- -- __-- -- 176, 241. 75 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938____ - 1, 788, 126. 21 1_____________- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_____________________ _ 162, 173. 79 Net total expenditures__-_--------_-------- 1, 625, 952. 42 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 68, 988. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------- 1, 694, 941.39 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.... -------------- ---- -------------- -- ------------ -------------- Cost of maintenance_.... .-....... -------------- ------------ .............-----------...................-- Total expended_..-.--.-.---- __ _ $1, 153, 834. 18 -____-__ $614, 657. 57 -$12, 484. 66 -$130, 054. 67 Allotted_ -------------... ------_ _ ._-_ 1, 216, 273. 91 622, 667. 48 -8, 000. 00 -136, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 -------------- --- $74, 934. 30 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------___-- 136, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for---____________ _____ -- 61, 065. 70 Gross amount expended-- --------- __ __--$1, 789, 630. 66 Less: Reimbursements collected- $1, 910, 289.02 Receipts from sales _____- --- 9, 396. 31 1, 919, 685. 33 -130, 054. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------- --- - 68, 988. 97 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ---------------- ___ - 181, 568. 22 Balance available June 30, 1938__.--__-__-___----- -- 112, 579.25 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ---------- --- ___ 176, 241. 75 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-----.- ____ - 63, 662. 50 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 755 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans-Recommen- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. dation Congress Apalachicola Bay, Fla__ Rivers and Harbors --------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 29, 1937. Apalachicola- Chatta- Rivers and Harbors --------------- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - hoochee and Flint Committee resolu- Rivers, Ga. and Fla. tion, Apr. 28, 1936. Apalachicola River, Fla., Inland Water- River and Harbor Act. Mar. 3, 1925. --------------- --- --- --- --- --- --- way to New Orleans, La., and Apalachicola and Chattahoochee Rivers to Columbus, Ga. Apalachicola River to River and Harbor St. Andrews Bay Act, Aug. 26, 1937. waterway, channel from, to 30-foot depth in St. Josephs Bay, Fla. Apalachicola River and Sec. 1 of River and .... tributaries, Ga., Ala., Harbor Act, Jan. 21, and Fla., for naviga- 1927. tion, food control, power and irrigation (308 report). Biloxi, Back Bay of, and Rivers and Harbors Bayou Bernard to Committee resolu- Handsboro, Miss. tion, Dec. 8, 1937. Biloxi, Back Bay of, River and Harbor Miss. Act, Aug. 26. 1937. Biloxi Harbor, Miss-.... Rivers and Harbors May 13, 1938 House, 639, 75th Cong., Favorable. Committee resolu- 3d sess. tion, Mar. 31, 1938. Cadet Bayou, in vicin- River and Harbor ity of Waveland, Han- Act, June 20, 1938. cock County, Miss. Carrabelle, Crooked, River and Harbor July 8, 1937 House, 291, 75th Cong., Do. Ochlockonee Rivers, Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 1st sess. and Ochlockonee Bay, Fla. Chattahoochee River, River and Harbor Ga., and connecting Act, July 3, 1930. ........................ waterways. -- - - - - --.- Choctawhatchee River, Rivers and Harbors, Ala. and Fla. Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 11, 1938. -- - -- - -- - ........................ Chunky Creek, Chicka- River and Harbor Act, -- - -- - -- - sawhay River and June 20, 1938. Pascagoula River, Miss., improvement for navigation, flood control, and power. Dauphin Island Bay, Rivers and Harbors Ala., and channel to Committee resolu- main ship channel tion, Nov. 23, 1937. across Mobile Bar. East Pass Channel from River and Harbor Act, Gulf of Mexico into Aug. 26, 1937. Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla. Florida River, Liberty ..... do -............ ... I Apr. 6,1938 SI I House 575, 3d sess. 75th Cong., Do. County, Fla., and the Apalachicola River at and near mouth of Florida River. Galere Bayou, Miss., at do ................- ..... .....------------------ mouth of Jordan River. Grande Bayou, Fla. River and Harbor Act, (arm of Pensacola June 20, 1938. Bay). Gulfport Harbor, Miss__ River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Labatre Bayou, Ala-... Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Feb. 10, 1938. Mobile Harbor, Ala--..... Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, July 1, 1938. Do----------............... Rivers and Harbors July 8,1937 Rivers and Harbors Do. Committee resolu- Committee 44, 75th tion. Mar. 9, 1937. Cong., 1st sess. 756 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Reomen- Congress Pascagoula Harbor and River and Harbor Act, ----.--.-.---. .--.-.-..... --. -----. Horn Island Pass, Aug. 30, 1935. Miss. Pearl River, Miss., be- River and Harbor Act Sept. 23, 1937 House, 408, 75th Cong., Partly favor- low Jackson. July 3, 1930. 2d sess. able. Tombigbee and Tennes- Rivers and Harbors see Rivers, waterway Committee resolu- connecting. tion Feb. 27, 1934. Tombigbee River, Ala., River and Harbor Act from vicinity of Jack- June 20, 1938. son Landing south, and between lock and dam No. 1 and Sun- flower Bend. Valley Creek, Ala., to a River and Harbor Act. point at or near Bir- Aug. 26, 1937. mingham. Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers and Harbors Rivers, Ala. and Committee resolu- Miss., construction tion Mar. 10, 1937. impounding dam No. 1 on Sipsey fork of Black Warrior River (improvement for nav- igation, flood control, and power.) Warrior and Tombigbee Rivers and Harbors Rivers, Ala. and Committee resolu- Miss., construction of tion Jan. 27, 1937. lock and dam at mile 227. Watson Bayou, Panama River and Harbor Act City, Fla., from St. June 20, 1938. Andrews Bay to head of navigation. Watts Bayou, Hancock ..... do.... County, Miss. 36. FLOMATON, ESCAMBIA RIVER, ALA. Location.-The project is located on the west bank of the Escambia River, Ala., near Flomaton, Ala. Existing project.-The existing project provides for the construc- tion of ring levees around the town of Flomaton, Ala., to protect people and town property from the overflow waters of the Escambia River. The estimated construction cost is $149,000, and the estimated cost of lands and damages is $5,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 350, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. Ring levees for flood control being considered unsatisfactory by the local authorities, cooperation required by the Flood Control Act was refused. Operations and results during fiscal year.-No construction opera- tions were performed. Plans and designs for construction of levees were completed during the fiscal year. The total cost and expendi- tures were $485.25 for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and designs have been com- pleted. No construction work has been done on the existing project, due to the fact that ring levees for flood control being considered un- RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 757 satisfactory by the local authorities, cooperation required by the authorizing legislation was refused. The total cost and expenditures were $485.25 for new work. Proposed operations.-Nofunds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_--------------------------------- $485. 25 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ ------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------------------- 485. 25 Net total expenditures-------------------------------------------- 485. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- 85. 25 4---------------------- Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-----....-------------------------------------------------------- $485. 25 Cost of maintenance .-------- .-------- .-------------- -------------- -------------- Total expended------- ----------------------------- -------------- -------------- 485. 25 Allotted ......------------ ----------------------------... -----------------------------... 485. 25 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------------$485. 25 Gross amount expended------------------- 485. 25 37. BREWTON, CONECUH RIVER, ALA. Location.-The project is located on the west bank of the Conecuh River, Ala., at the junction of Burnt Corn and Murder Creeks, near Brewton, Ala. Existing project.-The existing project provides for the construc- tion of ring levees around the town of Brewton, Ala., to protect the people and property from the overflow waters of Escambia (Cone- cuh) River, at an estimated construction cost of $235,000, and $7,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 350, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. Ring levees for flood control being considered unsatisfactory by the local authorities, cooperation required by the Flood Control Act was refused. Operations and results during fiscal year.-No construction opera- tions were performed. Plans and designs were completed. The total cost and expenditures were $487.10 for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No funds have been allotted and no construction work has been done on the existing project, due to the fact that ring levees for flood control being considered unsatis- factory by the local authorities, cooperation required by the authoriz- ing legislation was refused. The total cost and expenditures were $487.10, for new work. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. '758 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary ,Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_------------ ______ $487. 10 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ _____ _____ ________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938___________ _________ 487. 10 Net total expenditures ___ __-_----__ -_______-____ 487. 10 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 193S ____- - ___ _______ 487. 10 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------..............-------------------------------.........--------------............... $487. 10 ,Cost of maintenance ... ... -.-- Total expended--...........-- ---------------------------- --------------.......-------------- 487. 10 Allotted___-------------------------------------------------------------- 487.10 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--------------------------------------$487. 10 Gross amount expended---------- ---------------------------- 487. 10 38. ROME, COOSA RIVER, GA. Location.-The project is located on the Coosa River, Ga., near Rome, Ga. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of ring levees around the city of Rome, Ga., with the necessary provisions for high- ways, railroads, and city drainage, to protect the people and city property from the overflow waters of the Coosa River, at an esti- mated cost of $343,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The contractor, from May 1 to June 30, 1938, placed material in the levee embankment and placed sewer pipe in the vicinity of pumping station No. 2. Top- soil was excavated and steel sheet piling driven in the North Second Avenue bulkhead wall; temporary bridge spans were placed and bearing piling driven. The cost from regular funds was $53,908.38. The expenditures were $37,748.28. The cost from emergency relief funds was $7,441.73. The expenditures were $1,103.39. The total -cost, all funds, was $61,350.11, all for new work. The expenditures were $38,851.67. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 17 percent completed. The total cost under the existing project was $61,350.11, all new work. The total expenditures were $38,851.67. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, $313,921.07, less $3,019.27 E. R. A. funds to be revoked, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable ------------------------------------- $29, 191. 18 INew work: Complete payment on contract for constructing levee, walls, and appurtenant works ----------------------------- 279, 536. 79 Complete payment on contract for alteration of railway trestle _ 2, 173. 83 Total --------------------------------------------- 310, 901. 80 No additional funds will be required for the fiscal year 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 759 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $53, 908. 38 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- --------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 53, 908. 38 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 6, 692. 74 Gross total cost to June 30, 1938 - 60, 601. 12 6---------------- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------- --------- 22, 852. 84 Net total expenditures---------- ------------------------- 37, 748. 28 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938____--_----------- ------------ 212, 251. 72 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ---------- 250. 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----...---------------- ------------------.......................--------------- $53, 908. 38 Cost of maintenance------------ ----------- .---------------------------- -------------- Total expended---_ .....................- ---------------- --------- 37, 748.28 Allotted . ------------ .. _ _ _ _ -------.---- ------------------------. .------------..--- 250,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriations Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------- $250, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_--_------__ ------------- --- $39, 687. 40 Less reimbursements collected--------------- 1, 939.12 37, 748. 28 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---- ------------------ 212, 251. 72: Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__--___----------- $22, 852. 84 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------ 185, 846. 35 208, 699.19 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------- 3, 552. 53 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938----- -6, _____---------- 692. 74 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ----------- 10, 245. 27 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $7, 441. 73 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----_--------_ 7, 441. 73 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-_ ----------------- 6, 338. 34 Net total expenditures__________ __ ___ ____ - ___- -1, 103. 39 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938___--- ____________-__---- 94, 976. 61 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 __----- --- 96, 080. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- -------------------------------------------------------- $7, 441.73 Cost of maintenance .... ------ . .. . . . --. . -------------- . Total expended------------------.................._.. -------------- ---------------------------- 1, 103. 39 Allotted---------- --------.-.- - . .... .... .. 96, 080. 00 760 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937---------------------------------- $141, 080. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 45, 00. 00 Net amount to be accounted for__- __------___------ 96,080. 00 Gross amount expended__---_---__ __--------------- 1, 103.39 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-__ ---- ----------- 94, 976. 61 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938____------------ $6,338.34 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----_------- 85, 619. 00 91, 957. 34 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 3, 019.27 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR ROME, COOSA RIVER, GA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__---------------------- - $61, 350. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__ --- - ----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------__---- 61, 350. 11 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------- 6,692.74 Gross total costs t oJune 30, 1938 68, 042. 85 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 29, 191. 18 Net total expenditures _____------ ._ ------------ 38, 851. 67 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 307, 228. 33 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ----------- 346, 080. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--- ..... ...-------------- .. -------------------------.. ......-------------- $61, 350. 11 C ost of m aintenan ce ........ -.----------... . .. ------------... -.----------.............................. Total expended--------------------------.............. 38,851. 67 .....---------------------------------- Allotted----------............. ...-------------- -------------------------------------- 346, 080. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937. ----------------------- --- $391, 080. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------- 45,000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for___ ------ __ -346,080.00 Gross amount expended____--------- ------- $40, 790. 79 Less reimbursements collected- _------------------- 1,939. 12 38, 851. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------------307,228.33 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938___------ $29, 191. 18 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 271, 465.35 300, 656. 53 Balance available June 30, 1938 __----------- _-. ------ 6, 571. 80 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 6, 692. 74 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938- _----------- 13, 264. 54 39. ITAWAMBA COUNTY, TOMBIGBEE RIVER, MISS. Location.-The project is located on the Tombigbee River, Miss., near Fulton, Itawamba County, Miss. Existing project.-The existing project provides for the allevia- tion of floods in Itawamba County, Miss., for a distance of 53 miles RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 761 along the East Fork of the Tombigbee River, from Walkers Bridge ,at the junction of Browns and Mackeys Creeks to the Monroe County line, by clearing the banks of trees and underbrush to flood stage, the removal of drift jams and the excavation of 13 cut-off channels, to protect people and valuable agricultural property from overflow waters of the Tombigbee River, at an estimated cost of $135,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Supervision of flood control work, accomplished with Emergency Relief Act funds, was commenced March 21 and continued through June 30, 1938. The contractor, for furnishing the dragline, delivered the machine, and excavation was commenced May 11, 1938. From May 11 to June 30, 1938, cut-offs Nos. 1 and 3 were completed. From March 25 to June 30, 1938, 70 acres were cleared 100 percent, and 52 acres 60 percent, along the bank of the river. From June 1 to 30, 1938, 3.5 miles of drift jams from mile 484.2 to mile 487.7 were removed. The cost from regular funds was $4,814.78. The expenditures were $3,129.05. The cost from Emergency Relief funds was $27,973.28. The expendi- tures were $21,186.36. The total cost was $32,788.06, all new work. The expenditures were $24,315.41. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 20 percent completed. The total cost for the existing project was $32,- 788.06, all new.work. The total expenditures were $24,315.41. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $40,707.91, plus an allotment of $70,000 made during July 1938, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable----------------------------------------- $8, 472. 65 New work : Clearing along banks and across bends at cut-offs ..------- 39, 050. 75 Clearing drift jams from 49.5 miles of river___________ ___- 6, 974. 47 Excavation of 11 cut-off channels-------- _--__--------- 55, 231. 71 Stream gaging to determine results obtained---------- - 978. 33 Total--- ----------------------------------------- 110, 707. 91 The project will be completed during the fiscal year 1939 and no additional funds will be required for the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $4, 814. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_---------- 4, 814. 78 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 1, 685. 73 Net total expenditures__-------.------------------ 3, 129. 05 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 22, 894. 27 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938__ ---------- 26, 023. 32 762 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new wor...--- ----------------------------------------------------- $4, 814.78, Cost of maintenance ............. _ Total expended....------------------.............-----...........--------------------------------------- 3,129.05 Allotted------------------------............................------------------------------------------26, 023. 32 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937______________________ ______ $26, 027. 65 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--_--------- 4. 33 Net amount to be accounted for_......_______- - ____--- 26, 023. 32 Gross amount expended - _________________- -_____ $4, 122. 96 Less reimbursements collected- -------. ______-----_ 993. 91 3, 129. 05 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--- --------- __- 22, 894. 27 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_--------------------------- 1, 707. 13 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------21, 187. 14 Amount allotted in July 1938__------------------------------- 70, 000. 00 Balance available for the fiscal year 1939_________--____ 91, 187. 14 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_____________-- $27, 973. 28 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ______________ ----- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------- 27, 973. 28 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938___ -- ______--______ 6, 786. 92 Net total expenditures____________________________ 21, 186. 36 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-_______---------------- 17, 813. 64 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938____ __ -__ 39, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--..---............ --------------.....------------- ---- $27, 973. 28 ..--------...........--------------... Cost of maintenance..----- --............ ------------- ----------------------- ------------ --------- Total expended ---------------- -------------- -------------- --------------------------- 21, 186. 36 -------------------------.......................------ Allotted.... ................................... 39. 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937__ ________ ______--_ $109, 000.00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_--__------- 70, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for ------ _______---- 39, 000. 00 Gross amount expended____------- ------ $21,325. 41 Less reimbursements collected------------ ------ 139. 05 21,186. 36 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------- ------ 17, 813.64 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__--------- 7, 813.64 1--------------- RIVERS AND HARBORS-MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 763 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANOIAL SUMMARY FOR ITAWAMBA CO., TOMBIGBE F RIVER, MISS. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $32, 788. 06 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938__--------- 32, 788. 06 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_-- Net total cost to June 30, 1938 --------------- __-_ 32, 788. 06 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 __________-----__-__- 32, 788. 06 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------- ------- 8, 472. 65 Net total expenditures -- ______----- __ -- 24, 315.41 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_------------------- 40, 707.91 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_- ------ __ - 65, 023. 32 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------- ------------------------------------------ $32, 788.06 Cost of maintenane._-- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------- Total expended------------------........................------------------------------........-----.------24, 315. 41 Allotted---.......-------------------------------------------------....... --------------..... 65, 023.32 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937__-__--___ ___ $135, 027. 65 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment___ __-- -___ 70, 004. 33 __ Net amount to be accounted for- ------------- --- ------ 65, 023.32 Gross amount expended _______________________ $25, 448. 37 Less reimbursements collected __--_______________ --- 1, 132. 96 24, 315. 41 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 __-__-___--___-_ 40, 707. 91 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__-----------___-____- 19, 520. 77 Balance available June 30, 1938_---------------------- 21, 187. 14 Amount allotted in July 1938 --------- __--__-- -______ 70, 000. 00 Balance available for the fiscal year 1939- --- _______ _--- 91, 187. 14 40. COLLINSVILLE, ALA. Location.--The project is located in the northeastern part of Ala- bama in De Kalb County, at the town of Collinsville. Existing project.-This provides for such works as may be neces- sary for the protection of the town of Collinsville, Ala., against floods. The town is located between the two forks of Wills Creek, which overflows periodically as a result of heavy rainfall. The pro- posed plan of relief is to widen the two creek branches and to enclose the town within partial ring levee protection. The estimated cost of this work is $66,000. The existing project was authorized by the War Department Civil Appropriation Act, approved July 19, 1937. Local cooperation.-ee page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Survey and prepara- tion of construction plans and specifications were completed. 764 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.--No construction work has been commenced on this project. Proposed operations.-The anticipated allotment of $66,000 will be- applied to new work during the fiscal year 1939, in the construction of levees, and the widening and deepening of two branches of Wills Creek, by contract. No operations are contemplated during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------- ------------------ $66, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 41. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS-FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year was $1,713.08, all charged to maintenance. There were no expenditures. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $131,600, will be applied to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $25,000, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- $1, 713. 08 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_-___....... 1,713. 08 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938____---------------------- 1, 713. 08 Net total expenditures--------------------------- ----------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 131, 600. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -----------. 131, 600. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ..--------------------------------------------------- Cost ofnew work-----................--- ------------------------------------------ Cost ofmaintenance.........--------------------- $1,713.08 Total expended-----...........--------......---------------------------------------------------- Allotted-----------............- --------------------------------------------------- 131,600.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938-------------------------------------- $131, 600.00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------------ 131, 600. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------------- 1,713.08 Balance available June 30, 1938 .-------------------- 129, 886. 92 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1----------------------------- 25, 000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS--MOBILE, ALA., DISTRICT 765; 42. OTHER FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES' ARE SUBMITTED Cost and expenditure to For last full June 30, 1938 Estimated Name of project report see amount re- annual re- quired to port for- New work Maintenance complete Pearl River, Miss. and La., at Jackson, Miss_.. 1937 (1) (1) $10, 000 1 No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on this project. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress Alabama-Coosa branch Rivers and Harbors . of Mobile River sys- Committee resolu- tem, Ga. and Ala. tion Apr. 28, 1936. Apalachicola River and Sec. 1 of River and_ tributaries, Ga., Ala. Harbor Act Jan. 21, and Fla., for naviga- 1927. tion, flood control, power, and irrigation (308 report). Chickasawha River and Flood Control Act Sept. 23,1937 House, 410, 75th Cong., Favorable. tributaries, Miss. (pre- May 6, 1936. 2d sess. liminary examina- tion). Chunky Creek, Chicka- River and Harbor Act ........................ sawha River, and June 20, 1938. Pascagoula River, Miss., improvement for navigation, flood control, and power. Coosa River, Ga. and Rivers and Harbors Ala. Committee resolu- tion Apr. 1, 1936. Coosa River and tribu- Flood Control Act ............... taries, Ga. and Ala. June 22, 1936. Pearl River, Miss-------.......--..do................ Warrior and Tombig- Rivers and Harbors .. bee Ri ers, Ala. and Committee resolu- Miss., construction tion Mar. 10, 1937. impounding dam No. 1 on Sipsey fork of Black Warrior River (improvement for navigation, flood con- trol, and power). 766 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT This district embraces the southern part of Louisiana, from Pearl River on the east to Sabine River on the west, and south of Red River, including the passes of the Mississippi River, that portion of the river between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., insofar as the removal of shoals obstructive to navigation is concerned, and that portion of the Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile Bay, Ala., to New Orleans, La., extending from the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal in Lake Pontchartrain to Long Point Light in Lake Borgne. District engineer: Lt. Col. R. W. Crawford, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Francis B. Wilby, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page ( Southwest Pass and South 19. Bayou Grossetete, La ..... 797 Pass, Mississippi River, 20. Bayou Teche, La_ 798 La________-------- 766 21. The Louisiana and Texas Mississippi River between Intercoastal Waterway Baton Rouge and New from the Mississippi River Orleans, La----------- 774 at or near New Orleans, 3. Bayou LaLoutre, St. Malo La., to Corpus Christi, and Yscloskey, La ...... 778 Tex. (New Orleans-Sabine 4. Bayou Dupre, La_-------- 779 River section)___- 802 5. Intracoastal waterway, Mo- 22. The inland waterway from bile Bay, Ala., to New Franklin to the Mermen- Orleans, La. (Inner Harbor tau River, La ____ 808 Navigation Canal in Lake 23. Petit Anse, Tigre, and Car- Pontchartrain to Long lin Bayous, La 811 Point Light in Lake 24. Bayou Vermilion, La ._____ 814 Borgne section)_------- 706 25. Waterway from White Lake 6.7. Bayou Bonfouca, La ...... Bayou Lacombe, La ...-- 780 to Pecan Island, La _- 781 26. Mermentau River, Bayou -_ 816 8. Chefuncte River and Bogue Nezpique, and Bayou des Falia, La------------- 783 Cannes, La_ 816 9. Tangipahoa River, La .... 784 27. Bayou Plaquemine Brule, 10. Pass Manchac, La-------.- 785 La- 818 11. Tickfaw, Natalbany, Pon- 28. Calcasieu River and Pass, chatoula, and Blood Riv- La_ 819 ers, La--------------- 786 29. Lake Charles Deep Water 12. Amite River and Bayou Channel, La__ 822 Manchac, La____ 787 30. Removing the water hya- 13. Grand Bayou Pass, La .... 789 cinths, Louisiana ........ 823 14. Barataria Bay, La ....... 789 31. Examinations, surveys, and 15. Bayou Lafourche, La ...... 791 contingencies (general) -- 826 16. Bayou Terrebonne, La .. 793 32. Other projects for which no 17. Little Caillou Bayou, La --- 794 estimates are submitted -- 827 18. Waterway from the 'intra- 33. Plant allotment- 827 coastal waterway to 34. Design of Bayou Sorrel lock- 828 Bayou Dulac, La. (Bayous Grand Caillou and Le- Carpe, La)------------ 795 1. SOUTHWEST PASS AND SOUTH PASS, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, LA. Location.-Southwest Pass is the westernmost of the mouths of the Mississippi River. It flows in a generally southwesterly direction. The entrance from the Gulf of Mexico is 114 miles from New Orleans, La.; 160 miles from Mobile, Ala.. on the east; and 330 miles from Gal- veston, Tex., on the west. South Pass is the central one of the three main mouths. It flows in a generally southeasterly direction. The RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 767 entrance from the Gulf of Mexico is 1071/ miles from New Orleans, La.; 141 miles from Mobile, Ala., on the east; and 349 miles from Galveston, Tex., on the west. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1272.) Previous projects-(a) Southwest Pass.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, March 3, 1837, August 30, 1852, July 8, 1856, March 2, 1867, and March 3, 1873. The cost and expenditures were $1,729,988.53. (For scope of improvements contemplated by above acts see p. 1847, Annual Report for 1915.) (b) South Pass.-None. Existing project--(a) Southwest Pass.-This provides for a chan- nel through Southwest Pass 1,000 feet wide and 35 feet deep. The general plan of improvement approved in April 1923 provides for contracting the lower 8.3 miles of the pass to a width of 1,750 feet by means of jetties, spur dikes, and inner bulkhead; for dredging the channel between the bulkheads and depositing the dredged material between the bulkheads and jetties; for dredging a channel through the outer bar inclining to the left of the jetty axis; for the construction of small revetted openings through the narrow portions of the banks of the pass for purpose of strengthening these banks; for closure of minor outlets not required for maintenance of the banks; for the con- struction of sills to prevent the enlargement of The Jump and Cubits Gap; for dredging in the river at Head of Passes as far up as Cubits Gap, a distance of 3.5 miles; for the construction of a sill across the head of South Pass to limit the flow through that pass; for repairs to sill across Pass a l'Outre and bank revetment at Head of Passes; for construction of dikes with a view to reducing the width of the river above Head of Passes; for the construction of a submerged de- flecting dike above the Head of Passes; and for other minor work. The plane of reference is mean low water. The east jetty is approxi- mately 4.8 miles in length and the west jetty 3.8 miles. The jetties are composed of a substructure of brush mattresses, originally built . i48~Jitat to about the elevation of mean low water, surmounted with a super- _. structure of concrete and large riprap. Spur dikes are composed of cribwork of round piling filled with willows and stone, or with a curtain of round piles along the upstream face. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, is $14,500,000, O exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $415,000 for a channel width of 500 feet and $680,000 for a width of 1,000 feet. 101110--38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 49 768 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The existing project for Southwest Pass was authorized by the fol- lowing river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 13, 1902------------ For a navigable channel of 35-foot depth, the H. Doc. No. 329, 56th details of the work subject to modification at Cong., 1st sess., and the discretion of the Secretary of War. Annual Report, 1900, p. 2287. May 28, 1908-. Dredging shoals between Head of Passes and ...---------- Specified in act. Cubits Gap. Mar. 3, 1909___------------- Provision made for increasing the plant by the Do. addition of a large dredge. Authority of Secretary of Further contraction of the lower mile of the jetty War, Oct. 31, 1934. channel to a width of 1,420 feet by means of dikes, and removal of the sill across the head of South Pass. Authority of Secretary of Spur dikes at the head of Southwest Pass and War, Sept. 20,1935. the construction of new dikes and extension of e i ting di es on the east bank of the Mississippi River at Pilottown, La. Authority of Secretary of Additional spur dikes at the head of Southwest War, July 22, 1936. Pass and construction of new dikes and ex- tension of exi-ting dikes in the lower jetty channel, Southwest Pass. For latest published map see Annual Report for 1920, p. 2372. (b) South Pass.-The existing project authorized James B. Eads and associates to construct such permanent and sufficient jetties and auxiliary works as are necessary to secure and maintain for a period of 20 years through the pass a channel 26 feet in depth and not less than 200 feet wide at the bottom and having through it a central depth of 30 feet, without regard to width; at the termination of the maintenance period the channel to be maintained by the United States; construction and maintenance of sill and submerged deflecting dikes across head of South Pass and Maintenance of sill across Pass a l'Outre, removal of west dike, and construction, of submerged and spur dikes at Head of Passes; for dredging a channel 35 feet deep, no width specified, through the shoals in the river between Cubits Gap and Head of Passes, 3 / miles; and for a seaward exteision of the west jetty at mouth of pass. The east jetty foundation is 12,070 feet long. Inner east jetty is 11,170 feet long. The west jetty is 7,820 feet long. Inner west jetty is 790 feet long. The jetties are composed of a substructure of brush mattresses surmounted by a superstructure of concrete. Auxiliary works are spur dikes and in- nler jetties, which are composed of a cribwork of round piling filled with willows and stone. The plane of reference is mean low water. Variation of water surface is 16 inches at the mouths and 10 inches at the heads of the passes, due to tides. The extreme range of tide at the mouths of the passes is 28 inches. The amount paid James B. Eads and associates was $8,000,000, being the total cost of new work. The latest (1928) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $150,000. The existing project for South Pass was authorized by the follow- ing river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 769 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1875 Authorized James B. Eads and associates to create Specified in acts. June 19,1878 channel. and maintain a wide and deep Mar. 3,1879 June 6,19001 For maintenance by the United States and the appro- Do. priation of not exceeding $100,000 annually for that purpose. May 28, 1908 For dredging in the river_________------------.......... Do. Removal of west dike and construction of spur dikes Report by Board of Engineer and bank revetment at Head of Passes. officers (Annual Report 1916, pp. 2420-2426). (2) Removal of the sill across the head of South Pass----....-- June 26,19343 For continuing maintenance operations with funds from regular annual War Department appropria- tions. aEmergency Act. 2 Authority of Secretary of War, Oct. 31, 1934. 8 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. For latest published map see Annual Report for 1919, p. 2656. Prior to the fiscal year 1936, the projects Southwest Pass, Missis- sippi River, La., and South Pass Channel, Mississippi River, La. (maintenance), were reported upon as separate projects. Terminal facilities.-The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans owns and operates the majority of the terminal facil- ities of the port of New Orleans. The dock board has 3 fruit landings, equipped with 14 banana unloaders, and other economical devices are included in the com- modity-handling equipment of the port. All public port facilities are served by paved roadways and also by the Public Belt Railroad, municipally owned and operated, which connects with all 12 trunk lines entering New Orleans. The board has constructed a public cotton-handling terminal, with a storage capacity of 461,856 high-density bales. There is one ship-side grain elevator with a total storage capacity of 2,622,000 bushels. The board has constructed an Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. The canal connects the Mississippi River with Lake Pontchartrain and has a depth of 30 feet, referred to mean low Gulf level, and bottom widths of from 125 to 300 feet. The dock board has constructed, on the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, a quay wharf of reinforced concrete. The wharf is 265 feet wide by 2,400 feet long and is served on the front and rear by the Public Belt Railroad and suitable city streets. Among other important port facilities at New Orleans may be mentioned six floating drydocks, the largest having a capacity of 16,000 tons, the public coal and bulk commodity handling plant, and the Army supply base, comprising three 6-story reinforced concrete buildings, two of which are under lease by the dock board, the third being utilized as a quartermaster storehouse. There are four railroad terminals on the Mississippi River, with 13,850 linear feet of wharves, of which 11,920 linear feet are covered with sheds, affording 1,858,065 square feet of area. Most of the port's wharves are covered with transit sheds, afford- ing an area of over 7,500,000 square feet. The facilities of the port of New Orleans are considered adequate for its commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 5, Corps of Engineers.) 770 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-(a) Southwest Pass.- Work by hired labor and United States plant was confined to main- tenance and consisted of the removal of 1,496,189 cubic yards from the bar and lower jetty channels, 72,407 cubic yards from the entrance channel at the head of the pass, and 143,767 cubic yards from the shoal area, mile 12.5 to mile 16, by the U. S. hopper dredge Benyaurd; removal of 171,273 cubic yards from the entrance channel at the head of the passes by U. S. pipe-line dredge Wtahalak; maintenance of jetties, spur dikes, inner, bulkheads, outlets and spillways, banks of the pass, and channel surveys, examinations, and investigations, which cost as follows: Hired labor work: Dredging operations------- -------------------------- $184, 897. 85 Maintenance and repair of dikes-------------------------- 35, 714. 35 Bulkheads-------- ---------------------------------- 10, 602. 95 Outlets and spillways ---------------------------------- 13, 119. 85 Hydraulic surveys and studies--------------------------- 28, 017. 04 Examinations and surv.eys----------------------------- 43, 832.17 Total------------------------------- -------- 316, 184.21 Contract work: Repair east jetty--- -------------------------------- 130, 522. 09 Brush dike at Mile 10---------------------------------- 54, 243.48 Dredged fill at Mile 10------------------------------- 92, 056. 82 Total _--- ------------ ------------------------ 276, 822. 39 Total for Southwest Pass---------------------------- 59, 006. 60 (b) South Pass.-Operations during the year were confined to maintenance. Work by hired labor and United States plant consisted of maintenance of east jetty longitu.dinal dike, bank revetment and, dikes at the head of the passes, which cost as follows: East jetty longitudinal dike ..-----...-----.......--------------------- $9, 385.11 East headland dike------------- --------------------------------- 265, 45 Total for South Pass----------------------------- 9, 650. 56 The total cost for the combined project (Southwest Pass and South Pass) was $602,657.16, the total expenditures being $904,252.85, all for maintenance. (c) Extensive hydraulic surveys of both Southwest Pass and South Pass were undertaken during the fiscal year. Data obtained included the following: Slope of the water surface throughout Southwest Pass; continuous water-level records at lower end of each pass, in the Gulf of Mexico at the end of each pass, at Head of Passes, in Mississippi River above Head of Passes, and at controlling points throughout the passes; simultaneous discharge observations of the three main passes; float observations at Head of Passes and in South- west Pass bar channel; location of line of separation between salt water and fresh water at varying river stages; determination of silt content of river water in main river and each of the passes; analysis of bed material in main river and each of the passes. Average discharge of each of the three main passes in percentages of the total discharge of the river at Head of Passes during the flood cycles are as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 771 1931 1 1932 1933 19341 1935 1936 1937 1938 2 Southwest Pass-------..-...-..-..--- 37. 95 40. 64 40. 25 40. 73 39. 96 37. 91 39. 52 38. 57 South Pass __------------....... 16. 90 17. 00 17. 27 17. 16 17. 31 18. 07 17. 63 17. 99 Pass a l'Outre-----....--....-....-.- 45. 15 42. 36 42. 48 42. 11 42. 73 44. 02 42. 85 43. 44 Total-......--..-.....--.. . 100. 100. 0 100. 0 100. 0 100. 100. 0 100.0 100. 0 1 Due to low river stages that existed during the 1931 and 1934 flood cycles, these observations were prob- ably influenced by wind and tide to a greater extent than during other years. 2 Discharge determined simultaneously for all 3 passes. Condition at end of fiscal year.--(a) Southwest Pass.-The existing project is 93 percent completed. The jetties were completed to present length in 1921. East jetty foundation is 25,400 feet long, and the portion above high water is about 21,080 feet. The west jetty is 19,960 feet long and has 19,000 feet above high water. Inner bulkheads were completed to present length in 1923. These lengths are: East bulkhead, 22,822 feet; west bulkhead, 15,080 feet. During the period 1908 to 1923 mattresses were added to the sill at the head of Pass a l'Outre, mattress sills were placed across Cubits Gap and the Jump, 11 outlet bayous in the pass were closed, the mattress sill across Southwest Pass was removed, 53 spur dikes were constructed in the lower 9 miles of the pass, and 5 spur dikes and a submerged deflecting dike were built at the head of the: passes. In the fiscal year 1935, six additional spur dikes were built in the lower mile of the jetty channel to contract that channel to a width of 1,420 feet. In the fiscal year 1936, three new dikes were constructed at the head of the passes (Pilottown) and three of the existing dikes in that area were extended; four short spur dikes were constructed on the east side of the pass adjacent to the West Head- land dike separating Southwest and South Passes. In the fiscal year 1937, four short new dikes were constructed on the east side of the pass adjacent to the West Headland dike and downstream from the four constructed in the fiscal year 1936; two extensions and three new spur dikes were constructed on the east side of the lower jetty chan- nel in an upstream direction from the fiscal year 1935 dike construc- tion. All structures are in good condition with the exception of the dikes between the bulkheads and jetties, which are no longer needed; certain of the spur dikes which have become buried in the accretions they were designed to produce and have served the purpose intended; the jetties which require some reinforcement with stone; and the dikes and bulkheads which require some repair by renewal of piling: which have become unserviceable. Channel conditions on June 30,. 1938, were as follows: 35-foot channel Length of Central channel Minimum Average depths width width Miles Feet Feet Feet Entrance channel into head of the pass----------------................. 1.0 500 900 35-50, Through pass from head to sea end of jetties------------............ 19. 4 600 1, 000 37-50 Through bar channel at mouth of pass................----------------- .8 650 1, 000 38-50, 772 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Throughout the length of the pass a 35-foot channel with an aver- age width of 1,000 feet and a least width generally of not less than 600 feet was maintained during the year. The minimum width of the 35-foot channel in the entrance at the head of the passes varied from 400 to 600 feet. The minimum width of the 35-foot channel through the bar channel at the mouth of the pass varied from 500 to 980 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredging for channel rectification and addition of control works and contracting dikes at the head of the passes and in the channel below mile 10 below Head of Passes. (b) South Pass.-Improvement begun by James B. Eads in 1875 comprised east and west jetties at the mouth, with lengths of 12,070 and 7,820 feet, respectively; 36 spur dikes between the jetties; 2 mat- tress sills and various dikes at the head of the passes; and dredging the channel. These works were completed on July 8, 1879, when the 20-year period of maintenance by contract was begun. Two side out- lets were closed and spur dikes were built at two locations in South Pass. Inner east and west jetties, with lengths of 11,170 and 4,710 feet, respectively, were completed in 1886. The Eads contract ended January 28, 1901. Since the latter date, the pass has been maintained by the United States. The work done includes a shoreward extension of 872 linear feet to inner east jetty; maintenance placing of a mattress sill across the head of South Pass, which was removed in 1935; an upstream extension, 1,300 feet long, of the headland dike between South and Southwest Passes; sinking of 232,742 square yards of mattress for bank protection purposes at the head of the passes; construction of spur dikes along the left bank above the head of the passes; and placing of submerged deflecting dike across the head of Pass a l'Outre. Throughout the year a channel of project dimensions was maintained without addition or extensive repair to existing works. On June 30, 1938, controlling channel conditions obtained at the lower end of the jetty channel, where there was a channel 31 feet deep with ,aminimum width of 650 feet. The total cost under the existing combined project (Southwest Pass and South Pass) was $38,569,567.48, of which $8,765,000 for South Pass and $13,533,513.33 for Southwest Pass, a total of $22,298,- 513.33 was for new work and $16,271,054.15 for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $38,704,705.57. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $637,044.46, plus a subsequent allotment of $360,000, a total of $997,044.46, will be applied as follows: --- ---------------------------- $121, Accounts payable June 30, 1938_ 117. 74 By hired labor and Government plant: New work: Dredging between Cubits Gap and Head of Passes, Aug. 1, 1938-Mar. 1, 1939---------------------------- 360, 000. 00 Maintenance dredging (5 months) by U. S. hopper dredge Benyaurd: Jetty and bar channel, Southwest Pass, 3 months, when re- quired, at $30,000 -------------------------------- 90, 000. 00 Shoal area, mile 13-14, Southwest Pass, 1 month, when re- quired, at $30,000- ------------------------------- 90, 000. 00 Head of Passes, one-half month, when required-----------15, 000. 00 South Pass bar channel, one-half month, when required 15, 000. 00 Maintenance and emergency repairs to outlets, spur dikes, and other structures in Southwest Pass _-_----------- 53, 000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 773 Examinations and surveys: Hydraulic studies, flood cycle, 4 months, at $5,000 ----------- $20, 000. 00 Hydraulic studies, low-water period, 8 months, at $2,500 ___. 20, 000. 00 Routine channel surveys, etc__--------- -------------------- 35, 000. 00 lIMaintenance by contract: Repair of east headland dike---------------------------- 50, 000. 00 Repair to spur dikes, jetty channel----------------------- 67, 800. 00 Repair to east jetty, Southwest Pass---------------------- 40, 000. 00 To complete repairs to east jetty, Southwest Pass------------ 80, 126. 72 Total_____-------------------------- 997, 044. 46 The additional sum of $2,869,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work : By hired labor and Government plant: Dredging at head of South Pass_______-------------------- $42, 000 Bank-protection mats at head of South Pass -------------- 152, 000 Dredging for channel correction in Southwest Pass below mile 10 ------------------------------------------ 800, 000 By contract: Spur dikes and bulkheads for channel control and rectification in Southwest Pass below mile 10 00, 000 7--------------- Total, new work__--_--___------------------------- 1, 694,000 Maintenance : By hired labor and Government plant: Maintenance dredging by U. S. hopper dredge Benyaurd in bar and lower jetty channel at Southwest Pass, bar chan- nel at South Pass, and in the entrance channel at Head of Passes, about 5 months, as required, during the fiscal year__ 150, 000 Maintenance of jetties, dikes, spillways, and other structures during the fiscal year as required_--------------------- 150, 000 Examinations and surveys-____ ___---------------- 100, 000 Additions and betterments, Burrwood Reservation --------- 25,000 By contract: Construction of dikes in vicinity of Head of Passes ....... 250, 000 Repairs to west jetty, Southwest Pass, and other structures___ 250, 000 Repair and rebuild east jetty, South Pass------------------ 250, 000 Total maintenance---------------------------- 1, 175,000 'Total new work and maintenance .----------- _-- 2, 869, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -_____-___-______-- $24, 028, 501. 86 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__-------- ---------- 16, 271, 054. 15 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----- -- 40, 299, 556. 01 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------- ------ 256, 224. 91 Net total cost to June 30, 1938___----------- - 40, 555, 780. 92 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 --- _--------------- - 30. 92 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------ --- -- 40, 555, 811. 84 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 __----------------- 121, 117. 74 Net total expenditures----...--------_---.... .... . 140, 434, 694. 10 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_6----- 111111 -- -111111 1637, 044. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 --------- 1 41, 071, 738. 56 1 Includes $3,379,675.65 from permanent indefinite appropriation. 2 Cost of maintenance (completed prior to fiscal year 1938) increased by $94,371.27, account revaluation of Burwood and Port Eads Reservation; $3,629.87 absorbed in fiscal year 1938 feature costs. 774 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------------------------- ----------------------------- Cost of maintenance--_..------ $412, 063. 69 $713, 593. 06 $605, 599. 55 $579, 745. 10 $602,657. 16 Total expended.---------------- 439, 089. 69 -163, 646. 19 , 628, 596.99 523, 850. 07 904, 252.85 Allotted_ ..............-........ 606, 151. 77 -67, 005. 34 518, 871. 52 180,900.00 1,399, 193.84 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937____ $142, 103.47 Amount allotted from War Department Civil 'Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 $1, 012, 347. 31 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938___ 438, 950. 00 1, 451, 297. 31 Amount to be accounted for_ - - -1__ - - -__- - 1, 593, 400. 78 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------- 52, 103. 47 Net amount to be accounted for _____----1, 541, 297. 31 1_______ Gross amount expended__-----_----------- $929, 440. 08 Less reimbursements collected------------- 25, 187. 23 904. 252. 85 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938__ ____ __--- 637, 044. 4E Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ $71, 285. 83 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----- 150, 621. 79 221, 907. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 415, 136. 84 Accou nts receivable June 30, 1938 --------------------- _ __30. 92 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ---------- - 415, 167. 76 Amournt allotted since June 30, 1938 ---------- ------ 360, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939----------------- 775, 167. 76 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for comple- -- - -- - -- tion of existing project 3- -__________________ - 1, 694, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: 8- -- ------ ------ - - - - - ---- - - - - - - -- - -- - For new work , 694, 000. 00 For maintenance 3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1, 175, 000. 00 - - - -- - Total - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2, 869, 000. 00 3 Exclusive of available funds. 2. MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN BATON ROUGE AND NEW ORLEANS, LA. Location.-The Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans flows in a general southeasterly direction through the south- eastern portion of the State of Louisiana. Other data are as follows Maximum Minimum Average Width. ........ _ 4, 700 _--------------------------------------------feet_ 1, 500 2, 900, Discharge ........----------------------------------- second-feet 1,557, 000 135,000 .-..---- Fall of water surface (approximate)............----------------------feet 27.0 0. 5 Mean velocity (approximate). _..------------------feet per second.. 9.0 .5 I I I RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 775 (See Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Alluvial Valley maps, Baton Rouge and White Castle quadrangles, and United States Geo- logical Survey maps, Donaldsonville, Thibodeaux, Mount Airy, Bon- net Carre, Hahnville, and New Orleans quadrangles.) Previous projects.-The improvement of this section of the river, under the supervision of the Mississippi River Commission, was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 3, 1896. Existing project.-This provides, within the limits of the port of New Orleans where that authority has jurisdiction over both banks of the river, a channel depth of 35 feet and maximum width of 1,500 feet, measured from a line generally 100 feet from the face of the left-bank wharves, but not closer than 100 feet to wharves on the right bank; and from the port of New Orleans to a line one-half mile below the Louisiana Highway Commission Bridge at Baton Rouge, a channel depth of 35 feet and width of 500 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1938, is $200,000. The latest (1938) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $89,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. No. 105, 69th Cong., 1st sess.), which provided for the maintenance of a channel 35 feet deep and 300 feet wide between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La., and modified by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 597, 75th Cong., 3d sess.), to provide for the present project dimensions. The latest published map is contained in the latter document. Terminal facilities.-Modern terminal facilities were installed by the city of Baton Rouge in 1926. A reinforced concrete dock for deep-sea vessels 308 feet in length has a covered-shed area of approxi- mately 20,000 square feet and is equipped with a 12-ton locomotive crane. Attached to the downstream end of the main wharf is a float- ing wharf boat 231 feet by 401/2 feet, of 2,000-ton capacity. The facilities are served by a transfer boat and municipal terminal, hav- ing a capacity of 40 cars per day. The Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana owns and maintains a dock approximately 2 miles above Baton Rouge, which is the highest point on the Mississippi River, at which ocean-going vessels make regular stops. Facilities are provided for handling oil and petroleum prod- ucts to and from vessels. Other private terminals for handling oil and other products are located at points on both sides of the river between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The port facilities are considered adequate for the commerce. 776 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-No dredging was re- quired during the fiscal year. Operations consisted of examinations and surveys to determine the channel conditions and extent of dredg- ing necessary to maintain channels of project dimensions during low-water periods at Red Eye and Granada Crossings. The total cost for the year was $1,088.65, and the total expenditures were $1,228.31, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, prior to modification by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, was for maintenance only. No work has been done on the modified project. A channel of project dimensions was uniformly available throughout the year without dredging, due to unusually long period of high water. Dredging will be necessary in the next fiscal year to secure project dimensions at Red Eye and Granada Crossings at low-water stages. The normal width of channel between 35-foot contours within the limits of the port of New Orleans varies from approximately 1,600 feet to approximately 2,400 feet. Maximum depths are approxi- mately 110 feet. The depth of this portion of channel varies con- siderably, due to deposits and scouring during high stages of the river, and shoals develop frequently at various points during falling and intermediate stages. Dredging is required to maintain deep water to the wharves along the banks of the river. Due to high stages of the river, a natural channel of project dimensions was avail- able from Baton Rouge to New Orleans at the end of the fiscal year. A channel of 35-foot minimum depth and 300-foot minimum width at low water will be available throughout the project length during the next fiscal year. New-work dredging will be required to secure a channel of full project dimensions. The total cost under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year was $169,,055.10, and the amount expended was $168,993.72, all for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $27,626.10, will be applied to payment of outstanding liabilities; to maintenance dredging by the U. S. dredge Benyaurd and U. S. pump barge No. 3, as required, between July 1, 1938, and June 30, 1939; and to operation of the Mississippi River traffic lights in the vicinity of Algiers Point in the New Orleans Harbor when the river stage exceeds 12 feet on the Carrollton Gage. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 777 The additional sum of $235,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied as follows: New work (by hired labor and Government plant) : Dredging by U. S. pipe-line dredge in harbor of port of New Orleans during low water to secure a channel 35 feet deep, with maximum width of 1,500 feet__________________-----------______ $175,000 Dredging by U. S. pipe-line dredge to secure a channel 35 feet deep and 500 feet wide on shoals at Red Eye and Granada Crossings, 1 month, during low-water period__--____--_---------------- 25, 000 Total for new work----___---------------------------------- 200, 000 Maintenance (by hired labor and Government plant) : Operation of Mississippi River traffic-signal lights in vicinity of Algiers Point in harbor of port of New Orleans, approximately 4 months, as required, during flood stage__-_------- _____-- 5, 000 Dredging by U. S. hopper dredge as may be necessary at Red Eye and Granada Crossings to maintain a channel 35 feet deep and 500 feet wide, 1 month, near end of flood period-----_------ 30, 000 Total for maintenance------- ---------------- 35, 000 Total for all work_-------------------------------------- 235, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------- __- _$169, 055. 10 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_------------ 169, 055.10 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 6------------------------ -61. 38 Net total expenditures _--___--- --- ____------- 168, 993. 72 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------- -__ - 27, 626. 10 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ----------- __- 196, 619. 82 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1.935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.................... .... . ............. ........ ... ....... .... Cost of maintenance-----------............ $16,086. 61 ...... . $45, 295. 14 $30, 953. 63 $1, 088. 65 Total expended----------------- 16, 086. 61 ...........-------------- 29, 933. 72 46, 114. 01 1,228. 31 Allotted.......---------------------- 10, 722. 83 $3, 000 29, 902. 14 30, 000. 60 25, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 $3, 854. 41 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 __-- ------------------------- 25, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ 28, 854. 41 ___--_______-______--_ Gross amount expended_-------_____-- ___--____ $1, 480.07 Less reimbursements collected --------------------- 251. 76 1, 228. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------27, 626. 10 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 92. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938------- -____ -___----_ 27, 533.48 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------------ ----------- 200, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 778 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: --------- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- For new work 1 - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- ----- ---- -- $200, 000. 00 For maintenance 1 35, 000. 00 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total 1- 235, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. BAYOUS LA LOUTRE, ST. MALO, AND YSCLOSKEY, LA. Location.-From their common head at the small settlement of Yscloskey, Bayou La Loutre flows southeasterly for 29.4 miles to Eloi Bay, and Bayou Yscloskey northeasterly for 2.2 miles to Lake Borgne. Bayou St. Malo leaves Bayou La Loutre at mile 19.4, flow- ing northwesterly 6.5 miles to Lake Borgne. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1270 and 1271, and U. S. Geological Survey maps Yscloskey, Bayou Biloxi, Bayou Bernard, Lake Eugenie, Lake Eloi, and Morgan Harbor, quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from deep water in Lake Borgne to the shore line at the mouth of Bayou Yscloskey; a channel 6 feet deep and 40 feet wide from deep water in Lake Borgne through Bayous St. Malo, La Loutre, and Eloi to deep water in Lake Eloi; and the removal of snags and other obstructions from Bayou La Loutre between Hope- dale and Bayou St. Malo, the total length of the improvements being :30.0 miles. The normal tidal, variation is about 1 foot. Hurricane tides, 6 feet above normal, have been reported. The estimated cost of new work made in 1937 is $48,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,400. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 275, 75th Cong. 1st. sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required and improve Bayous Yscloskey and La Loutre from the Lake Borgne shore line to Hopedale, and the Hopedale Canal, to provide a channel approxi- mately 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide. It is expected that work neces- sary to comply with these provisions will be begun immediately and completed by August 31, 1938. Terminal facilities.--None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project; on June 30, 1938, controlling depths at mean low Gulf level were 5 feet at the mouth of Bayou Eloi; 1.8 feet in Bayou La Loutre; 1.6 feet over the bar at the mouth of Bayou Yscloskey; and 6 feet through Bayou St. Malo. Proposed operations.-The allotment of $48,000 will be applied to new work dredging under contract during the first half of the fiscal year as follows: Dredging 5- by 40-foot channel at mouth of Bayou Yscloskey------ --- $6, 000 Dredging 6- by 40-foot channel through Bayou St. Malo and through bar at entrance to bayou------------ ------------------------ 16,000 RIVERS AND HARBORS--FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 779 Dredging 6- by 40-foot channel in Bayou La Loutre from Bayou St. Malo to deep water in Bayou Eloi -------------------------------- $25, 000~ Removal of snags and obstructions from Bayou La Loutre from Hope- dale to Bayou St. Malo------------------------------------- 1, 000 Total------------------------------------------------------ 48, 000 No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and ftnancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ ------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------- Net total expenditures------ ---------------------- -------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---- ----------------- ------ Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- $48, 000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939-------- __------------------- 48, 000 4. BAYOU DUPRE, LA. Location.-Bayou Dupre has its head in the marshes 3 miles east of the Mississippi River levee and extends east and north to its mouth; in Lake Borgne. The Lake Borgne Canal leaves the east bank of the. Mississippi River through a lock at Violet, La., and joins Bayou Dupre 3.6 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1270 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Chalmette and Martello Castle quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep from the highway bridge at Violet, La., to deep water in Lake Borgne with widths of 80 feet in the canal and bayou and 100 feet in the lake, and a turning basin 100 feet wide and 200 feet long at Violet,. La.; the length of the improvement being 7.3 miles. The mean range of tide in Lake Borgne is 1.5 feet, with occasional variations, due to winds, of 2 feet; hurricane tides of 6 feet have been reported. The privately owned lock at Violet has a usable length of 261 feet, a width of 40 feet, and a depth of 6 feet over the sills. The cost of this lock and the Lake Borgne Canal is not known. The estimated cost of new work made in 1937 is $52,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for cost of maintenance is $5,000 annually for the first 3 years and $3,500 annually thereafter. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 321, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The Rier and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United' States a right-of-way along the waterway 110 feet wide for a dis- tance of 350 feet east of the highway ,bridge, thence 150 feet wide for a further distance of 4,250 feet and 200 feet wide, thence to Lake Borgne; provide an adequate public terminal, not less than 100 feet wide and 300 feet long, on the canal at Violet, La., open to all on equal terms; and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide and maintain a least depth of 6 feet in the Violet lock and its approaches, pass all Government-owned craft through the lock without charge, and pass all other craft at published rates not in excess of those deemed reasonable by the Secretary of War. It is expected that the work necessary to comply with these 780 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 provisions will be begun immediately and completed by August 31, 1938. Terminal facilities.-There is a private wharf at Violet, La., used by the shrimp and oyster cannery, and a switch track to the Loui- siana Southern Railway. An additional area for a public terminal is set aside under the provisions of local cooperation. These facili- ties are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. On June 30, 1938, the controlling depths at mean low Gulf level were 2.5 feet through the lock, 6 feet through the canal and bayou, and 3.2 feet over the bar at the mouth of the bayou. Proposed operations.-The allotment of $52,000 will be applied to new-work dredging during the first half of the fiscal year to provide a 6- by 80-foot channel from the highway bridge at Violet, La., to Lake Borgne, and a 6- by 100-foot channel through the bar at the mouth of Bayou Dupre. This work is expected to complete the project. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__________________ Net total expenditures-------------------------------------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ....... Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 ----------------------------------------- $52, 000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939------------------------------- 52, 000 5. INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, MOBILE BAY, ALA., TO NEW ORLEANS, LA. (INNER HARBOR NAVIGATION CANAL IN LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN TO LONG POINT LIGHT IN LAKE BORGNE SECTION) For report on this improvement, see page 706. 6. BAYOU BONFOUCA, LA. Location.-This stream rises about 5 miles north of Slidell, La., and empties into Lake Pontchartrain 5 miles west-southwest of that town. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1268 and U. S. Geological Survey topographic maps, Slidell and Chef Menteur.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 10 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide on the bottom from Slidell to deep water in Lake Pontchartrain, a distance of about 73/4 miles. The average range of water level, due to tide, is 0.8 foot. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1924, was $22,000, of which $5,500 was contributed by local interests. The latest (1924) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,200. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. No. 474, 68th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-All terminal facilities are at Slidell and con- sist of three loading slips and three wharves, with tram-track connec- RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 781 tions and skids for loading timber. There are also marine ways and a graving dock. All terminal facilities are privately owned. They are adequate for present commerce and may be enlarged and modern- ized at moderate cost when required. Operations and results during fi.cal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1931. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were 10 feet through the bayou to the upper end of the improvement and 8 feet mean low Gulf over the bar at the mouth of the bayou. The channel is ,in good condition. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project were $36,186.78, of which $30,997.27 was for new work and $5,189.51 for maintenance. In addition, $5,500 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging in the bar channel in Lake Pontchartrain at the mouth of the bayou with a United States pipe- line dredge during the period April 1 to 15, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 _ ------------------------ _--- $30, 997. 27 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-___--------------------------- 5, 189. 51 Net total expenditures--------------------------- --------- 36, 186. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---- ----------- 36,186. 78 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .....-- ----------- --------......... Cost of maintenance------------- ---------------------------- $5,189. 51 Total expended----....----------------------------------- 5, 189. 51 ........... Allotted........--------------------- -------------- $6, 000 -810. 49----------------------- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance_____---_------------ ---- $10, 000. 00 1 In addition, $5,500 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 7. BAYOU LACOMBE, LA. Location.-Bayou Lacombe rises in the southeastern portion of St. Tammany Parish and flows in a southerly direction into Lake Pont- chartrain about 12 miles east of the Rigolets. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and U. S. Geological Survey map, Slidell quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 8 feet deep through the entrance bar in Lake Pontchartrain and the removal of snags and overhanging trees from the portion of the bayou between the mouth and the fish hatchery, located about 8.2 miles above the mouth. Under ordinary conditions the- mean range of tide is 0.8 of a foot. The variation due to winds is from 3 to 6 feet. 782 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $5,600, with $900 annually for maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, which provides for dredging and snagging (Rivers. and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 53, 72d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-The wharves which were previously used at the sawmills have deteriorated badly. There are no other terminal facilities along the bayou; however, the condition of the banks, is such that handling facilities could be constructed at reasonable cost as required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Dredging under con- tract at the entrance bar in Lake Pontchartrain was completed to provide a channel 60 feet wide and 8 feet deep at mean low Gulf level, from deep water within Bayou Lacombe to the 8-foot depth curve in Lake Pontchartrain. The total costs for the year were $4,715.91 and the expenditures, $4,715.97, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1938. From mile 0 at its mouth to mile 8.2 the bayou ranges from 70 to 200 feet in width, and 8 to 33 feet in depth. A channel through the bar, 8 feet deep over a bottom width of 60 feet, is available througout the year. The total costs under the existing project have been $4,715.91, all for new work. The total expenditures were $4,765.97. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $834.03, will be applied to surveys and inspections. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938____________--------------- $4,715.91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938- -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 __-_____ -4,715. 91 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ---------------------- __ - 50. 06 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ------------------- 4, 765. 97 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ 4, 765. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 834. 03 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 5, 600. 00° Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- -------------- -------------- -------------- .-------------- 4, 715. 91 Cost of maintenance--------- ----------- ------------- -------------------------- -------------- Total expended----.... .---- ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- 4, 765.97 Allotted----------------------- ---------------------------- -------------- -------------- 5, 600. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ---------------- --------------------- $5, 600. 00 Gross amount expended -------------------------------- 4, 765. 97 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 834. 03 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 783; 8. CHEFUNCTE RIVER AND BOGUE FALIA, LA. Location.-The Chefuncte River rises in the upper portions of Tangipahoa and Washington Parishes, La., and flows southerly into Lake Pontchartrain, opposite New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and U. S. Geological Survey Map,, Covington quadrangle.) Previous projects.-Authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872. The cost and expenditures were $5,221 for new work.. (For further details of previous projects see p. 731, Annual Report for 1913.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean Gulf level from that depth in Lake Pontchartrain via Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia to Washington Street, Covington, La. The total length of improvement is 14 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide at the mouth is about 10 inches, and near Covington about 3 inches, and the extreme range about 14 inches and 5 inches, respectively. The variation of water surface in the upper Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia, due to floods, is about 8 feet; that in the lower Chefuncte River at Lake Pontchartrain, due to winds, is about 3 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1927, was $8,460,, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1881 Dredging of bar at mouth of Chefuncte River in Lake H. Ex. Doc. No. 54, 46th Cong., Pontchartrain ahd dredging and removal of obstruc- 2d sess., and Annual Report tions in Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia to Coving- 1880, p. 1181. ton, La. Width and depth not specified. July 3,1930 For a definitely stated projtect with the present project Rivers and Harbors Committee dimensions. Doc. No. 2, 70th Cong., 1st sess. For latest published map see Annual Report for 1916, p. 2437. Terminal facilities.-Terminalsare located at Madisonville. There is no terminal at Covington. The banks in the upper courses are generally firm and high and landings are made directly on the banks in some of these places. Except at Covington, the terminals are adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Due to maintenance work under the previous project, the work required by the project adopted in 1930 was completed in 1929. The obstructions in the Chefuncte River and Bogue Falia were originally removed in 1886 and the channel through the bar was originally dredged in 1903. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were 9 feet mean low Gulf over the bar at the mouth of the Chefuncte River, 15 feet in the river and in Bogue Falia to mile 13, and 2.5 feet from mile 13 to Washington Street, Covington, La., available throughout the year. The channel is in good condition to mile 13 and poor condition from mile 13 to Washington Street, Covingston, La. 101110-38-pt. 1,vol. 1---50 784 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $58,299.83, of which $19,342.24 was for new work and $38,957.59 for maintenance. Proposed operation.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in dredging the bar channel in Lake Pontchartrain at the mouth of the river by a United States pipe-line dredge during the period April 16-30, 1940. Cost and financial summary ,Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 __- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------- _____________-_______ __-____- $24, 563. 24 ______ 38, 957. 59 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 - - - - 63, 520. 83 Net total expenditures--_------------------------------------ 63, 520. 83 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ----------------- 3, 520. 83 6--- Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work...............------------- -------- -------------------- ---------- Cost of maintenance........------------.... ....-------------- $53. 35 $2, 587. 71 ............. Total expended..----------.--.------------ -- 51. 12 2, 589. 94 Allotted----------------------- $5, 000 -------------- -2, 358. 94 . ...... Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance__ _---__-----_ ------------ $10, 000. 00 9. TANGIPAHOA RIVER, LA. Location.-This river has its origin in the State of Mississippi and flows in a generally southerly direction about 110 miles to Lake Pontchartrain, La. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and U. S. Geological Survey map, Ponchatoula quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for improvement, without dredg- ing, by removing overhanging trees, snags, and obstructions for a distance of 531/2 miles above the mouth. The variation of the water surface, due to freshets, is from 3 to 20 feet in the upper reaches, from 2 to 5 feet in the lower reaches, and from 2 to 4 feet in the lower reaches due to tides and winds. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1878, was $10,700. There is no approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts. Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 10,1872 Improvement without dredging by removing overhang- H. Ex. Doec. No. 54, 46th Cong., ing trees, snags, and obstructions to navigation from 2d sess., and Annual Report, Wells to the mouth. 1871, p. 553. June 14,1880 Present project--------------------------------- Annual Report, 1879, p. 946. For latest published map see H. Doc. No. 257, 66th Cong., 1st sess. Recommended'modifcations of project.-The project has been rec- ommended for abandonment (H. Dec. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.), Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fscal year.-None. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 785 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project was completed in 1884. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were as follows: ,Over the bar at mouth, 2 feet; mile 0 to mile 8, 12 feet; mile 8 to mile 9, 5 feet; mile 9 to mile 14.8, 3 feet; and unnavigable above this point. The channel is in poor condition except from mile 0 to mile 9. The total costs and expenditures were $18,944.73, of which $11,500 was for new work and $7,444.73 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $12,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, in dredging the bar channel and removing snags in the lower 15.8 miles of the river, by hired labor and Government plant, during the month of December 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_____-___-__ ____ - $11, 500. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 7, 444. 73 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 18, 944. 73 --- Net total expenditures ________--________18, 944. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 --------- -- ----------- 18, 944. 73 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work- ------------------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance---------- -------------- $5,.086. 59 Total expended.......--------- ------------------ 5, 086. 59 Allotted------..........--...------------- $5, 000 86. 59 . .... ... . . .. -- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance __ __________________________ $12, 000. 00 10. PASS MANCHAC, LA. Location.-Pass Manchac is a tidal pass or bayou which rises in Lake Maurepas and flows in a general easterly direction into Lake Pontchartrain at a point 29 miles from New Orleans. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269, and U. S. Geological Survey Map, Ponchatoula quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags, logs, etc., throughout the pass, which is 7 miles long, and from the bars at the entrance into the pass. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches and the extreme range about 14 inches. At times high winds may cause a rise of about 4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1910, was $6,000, and $250 for annual maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 882, 60th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2436 of the Annual Report for 1916. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1912. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were 6.5 feet in the north channel, 7 feet in the middle channel, and 7 feet in the south 786 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 channel over the bar in Lake Pontchartrain; 30 feet through the pass; 8.5 feet over the bar in Lake Maurepas. The channel is in good condition. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $10,886.32, of which $1,374.10 was for new work and $9,512.22 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-There are no funds available and no oper- ations proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging in the bar channels in Lake Pont- chartrain and Lake Maurepas at the ends of the pass by a United States pipe-line dredge during the period May 1-15, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------- $1, 374. 10 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 9, 512. 22 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-- ----------- 10, 886. 32 Net total expenditures---- -------------------------------------- 10, 886. 32 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------10, 886. 32 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------...------------ Cost of maintenance_----------------------------------- $4,980.86 ----- ------ Total expended...-.............. -- ----------- 4, 980 86- Allotted----....----------------.------------ $5,000. 00 -19.14 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance------------------------------------- $10, 000. 00 11. TICKFAW, NATALBANY, PONCHATOULA, AND BLOOD RIVERS, LA. Location.-Natalbany and Blood Rivers are tributaries of Tickfaw River; Ponchatoula River is a tributary of Natalbany River. Tickfaw River rises in the extreme southwestern part of the State of Mississippi and flows in a southerly direction to Lake Maurepas, a distance of about 105 miles. Natalbany River flows in a generally southerly direction and dis- charges into Tickfaw River about 2 miles above its mouth. Ponchatoula River flows in a southerly and southwesterly direction and discharges into Natalbany River about 33/4 miles above its mouth. Blood River is a small stream flowing in a southeasterly direction and discharging into Tickfaw River about 71/2 miles above its mouth. .(See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and U. S. Geological Survey Maps, Springfield and Ponchatoula quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of obstructions in the Tickfaw River from its mouth to a point 26 miles above, on the Blood River from its mouth to the head of navigation, about 4 miles, and on the Natalbany and Ponchatoula Rivers for a distance of 151/2 miles, the total length of improvements being 451/ miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches at the mouth of the Tickfaw River and about 3 inches at the head of navigation on each stream. The extreme variation of water surface RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 787 due to freshets is about 9 feet in the upper reaches of all streams and about 30 inches at the mouth of the Tickfaw River. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1881 was $10,230. There is no approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1881 (H. Ex. Doc. No. 54, 46th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1880, p. 1182). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2439 of the Annual Report for 1916. Terminal facilities.-There are a number of small private wharves on each of these streams, and all the unloading is done by hand. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations aind results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1921. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf, on June 30, 1938, and available throughout the year were: Tickfaw River, 6.5 feet on the bar at entrance; 12 feet to mile 17; 5 feet to mile 17.8; 3 feet to mile 18 and not navigable above mile 18; Natalbany River 9 feet to mile 10; Ponchatoula River, 9 feet to mile 4; Blood River, 9 feet to mile 4. Mile 0 is at the mouth of the stream in each case. Except for the bar at the entrance from Lake Maurepas, the streams are in good condition. Head of navigation for boat traffic on Tickfaw River is at mile 18; on Natalbany, at mile 10; and on Ponchatoula and Blood Rivers, at mile 4. The total costs and expenditures were $31,925.44, of which $8,115.49 was for new work, and $23,809.95 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-There are no funds available and no opera- tions proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $8,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in removing snags in the river channels by hired labor and Government plant during the month of January 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------ -------------------- $8,115.49 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------- ---------------- 23, 809.95 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------31,925. 44 Net total expenditures---- -------------------------------- 31, 925. 44 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ -------- 31,925.44 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 'Cost of new work---------............-----------------..-....... ------------------------------------------ ,Cost of maintenance----- ------------------- $3, 996. 67 - Total expended ..-------------- _-------------- 3, 996. 67 ... .. Allotted---................-.- . $5, 000. 00 -1, 003. 33........... ...... ............. Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30 1940, for maintenance..---- ---------------------------------- $8, 000 12. AMITE RIVER AND BAYOU MANCHAC, LA. Location.-Bayou Manchac is a tributary of Amite River. Amite River has its origin in the State of Mississippi, and flows in a gen- erally southerly direction about 170 miles to Lake Maurepas, La. 788 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Bayou Manchac has its origin in Iberville Parish, La., and flows eastwardly about 183/4 miles, discharging into Amite River about 353/4 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1269 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Springfield and Denham Springs quadrangles.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, August 11, 1888, and July 13, 1892. Prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1927 the cost and expenditures were $84,- 143.84, of which $24,900.82 was for new work and $59,243.02 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 830 of Annual Report for 1926.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 60 feet wide and 7 feet deep at mean low water, from that depth in Lake Maurepas to Port Vincent, and for the removal of obstructions between that point and the bridge of the Louisiana Railway & Navigation Co. across Bayou Manchac. The total length of improvement is 44 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide in Amite River is about 10 inches at the mouth and about 4 inches in Bayou Man- chac, the extreme ranges being about 14 and 6 inches, respectively. A variation of water surface of from 6 to 12 feet sometimes occurs in the upper Amite and Bayou Manchac, due to freshets. A rise of 30 inches in the lower Amite is sometimes caused by high winds. The estimated cost of new work, made in 1924, was $5,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, with average annual main- tenance of $1,200. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of January 21, 1927 (H. Doc. No. 473, 68th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-There is a small warehouse at Clio and one at Port Vincent, and a small wharf at Maurepas. In the upper reaches where the banks are high, landings are made on the bank. The terminals are considered adequate for the existing commerce. There are no wharves open to the public. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1928. The controlling depths, mean low Gulf, on June 30, 1938, were as follows: 5.2 feet on bar at entrance and 10 feet up to mile 35; 8 feet from mile 35 to entrance of Bayou Manchac; Bayou Man- chac, 3 feet on bar at mouth and 6 feet to Ward Creek at mile 8. Mile 0 is at mouth of stream in each case. With the exception of the bar at mouth of Bayou Manchac, which is liable to re-form after each freshet, and numerous snags in the bayou, the channel conditions are good over the project distance. Above the mouth of Bayou Manchac the Amite River is badly obstructed and has fallen into disuse. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $6,063.47, of which $3,332.86 was for new work, and $2,730.61 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-There are no funds available and no opera- tions proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $8,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in removing snags in the river and bayou by hired labor and Government plant during the months of February and March 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 789 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__________________--------------- $28,233. 68 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_____________ ___________---61, 973. 63 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 90, 207. 31 Net total expenditures_____________________ 90, 207. 31 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_________--- __--------- 90, 207. 31 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance___ ----------------------------------------- 8, 000.00 13. GRAND BAYOU PASS, LA. Location.-GrandBayou Pass is on the coast of Louisiana, 16 miles east of Barataria Pass and 30 miles northwest of the entrance to South- west Pass of the Mississippi River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1273 and U. S. Geological Survey quadrangle Bastian.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 60, feet wide through the entrance bar in the Gulf of Mexico by dredging. The mean range of tide is 16 inches with an extreme range of 40 inches; hurricane tides of 6 feet have been reported. The estimate of cost of new work, made in 1938, is $25,000. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (S.Doc. No. 166, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-No work has been done on the exist- ing project. The controlling depth over the bar is 31/2 feet at mean low Gulf level. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended for new work during the fiscal year 1940 in dredging under contract a 6- by 60-foot channel through the entrance bar in the Gulf of Mexico during the period October 1 to November 30, 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_______ _____ ____ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ________ __ __ Net total expenditures_____ _________ ______ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 Amount (estimate) required to be appropriated for completion of exist- ing project---------------------------------------------------$25, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work---------------------------------------------- 25, 000 14. BARATARIA BAY, LA. Location.-This waterway is in Jefferson Parish, La., and extends about 37 miles .ina generally southerly direction from the junction of Bayou Villars and Big Barataria Bayou, through Big Barataria Bayou, Bayou Dupont, a canal (Dupre Cut) through the marsh, Bayou Cutler, Bayou St. Denis, and Barataria Bay to the east end 790 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 of Bayou Rigault, at Grand Isle, and connects with the Gulf of Mexico through Grand Pass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1273 and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Barataria, Creole, and Fort Livingston quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel 5 feet deep at mean low Gulf level and 50 feet wide on the bottom from the junction of Bayou Villars and Big Barataria Bayou to Grand Isle, a distance of about 37 miles. The Secretary of War is authorized, in his discretion, to change the location of the route and increase the dimensions of the channel if the estimated cost of the improve- ment to the United States is not increased thereby. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is 12 inches at the mouth and zero at the head, and the extreme range 24 inches and 12 inches, respec- tively. The variation of water surface near the mouth, due to hurri- canes, has been as high as 6 feet. The estimated cost of new work, for a canal 5 by 40 feet along route No. 6, revised in 1924, was $87,500. The latest (1928) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $5,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act' of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. No. 200, 65th Cong., 1st sess.). The only published map is in that document. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Traffic on the waterway in question is mainly tributary to New Orleans. On Bayou Barataria the only public wharf is at Lafitte, this being open to all commerce without charge. At Grand Isle, a truck-gardening community, a navigation district has been organized for the purpose of constructing a canal and wharves to facilitate the handling of the products, to be open to all on equal terms, with charges only sufficient to pay for the work. The terminals are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1925 at a saving of $14,462 under the estimated cost. The con- trolling depths at mean low Gulf on June 30, 1938, were: In Big Barataria, 11.0 feet; in Bayou Dupont, 7.1 feet; in Dupre Cut, 6.5 feet; in Bayou Cutler, 10.5 feet; in Bayou St. Denis, 5.2 feet; in Barataria Bay, 4.5 feet; available throughout the year. The total costs and expenditures were $106,429.11, of which $73,- 8037.11 was for new work and $33,392 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-There are no funds available and no opera- tions proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging in Bayou Dupont, Dupre Cut and in Barataria Bay at the entrance to Bayou St. Denis by United States pipe-line dredge during the month of August 1939. Cost and financial summary 'Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------- .....------------- __- $73, 037. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----- ---- ------------ 33, 392. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 106, 429. 11 Net total expenditures__ --------- 106, 429. 11 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ ----- 106, 429. 11 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 791 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost ofnew work ..-------- .---- - ---------------.------------------------------ ---- Cost of maintenance ....---------- -------------- $9, 031. 12 Total expended......-------------- 9, 031. 12 -------------- . Allotted _ -- $10, 000 -968. -88 88- -- ---.---- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance--------------------------------------- $30, 000 15. BAYOU LAFOURCHE, LA. Location.-Prior to 1902 Bayou Lafourche was an outlet of the Mississippi River, its head being at Donaldsonville, La., 80 miles above New Orleans. It flows in a general southerly direction to the Gulf of Mexico, a distance of 107 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1274 and U. S. Geological Survey map,. Donaldsonville, Thibodaux, Houma, Lake Felicity, Creole, and Chenier-Caminada quadrangles.) Previous projects. Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, and August 11, 1888. The total expenditures were $268,- 380.86, of which $252,935.48 was for new work and $15,445.38 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 850 of Annual Report for 1915 and p. 833 of Annual Report for 1925.) Existing project.-This provides for the permanent closure of the head of the bayou, without a lock; for a channel 6 feet deep and 60' feet wide from Napoleonville to the Intracoastal Waterway at Lock- port; and a channel of same dimensions from the Intracoastal Water- way at Larose to the Gulf of Mexico via Belle Pass; the closure of Pass Fourchon and for a jettied entrance at the mouth of Belle Pass. The total length of improvement is about 79.25 miles. Under ordi- nary conditions the mean range of tide is about 3 inches at the head and 10 inches at the mouth of the bayou. Tropical hurricanes have been known to cause a variation of 10 feet at the mouth and severe rains and overflow have caused a variation of 3 to 10 feet at the head. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $351,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $13,600. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. No. 45, 73d Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Spoil-disposalareas procured by local interests, were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on April 18, 1938. Terminal facilities.-There are numerous private warehouses and wharves and stiff-leg derricks for handling cane along the bayou. At Thibodaux a large wholesale company has a dock, freight trans- fer, and warehouses on the bayou bank. The Gulf Refining Co. also has a private dock. At Lockport the Barker Barge Line has a large wharf with covered shed, and the Southern Pacific Railroad maintains a large wharf with covered shed. At Golden Meadow each of the sea-food canneries has docking facilities suitable for their needs. The terminal facilities are considered adequate. 792 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-A survey of the bayou between Havoline Canal and the Gulf of Mexico was completed. Contracts were entered into for dredging between Havoline Canal and Gulf of Mexico via Belle Pass and for construction of a steel sheet pile breakwater at mouth of Belle Pass. The total costs were $5,803.94, all for new work. The expenditures were $5,792.38. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. Two contracts have been entered into, one for construction of a breakwater at mouth of Belle Pass and another for dredging the bayou between Havoline Canal and the Gulf. The breakwater contractor started preliminary work on June 25, 1938. The dredging contractor has not been notified to proceed with work under his contract. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were 2.5 feet in the upper section of the bayou, and 4 feet in the lower section. The depth over the bar is about 1.5 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $5,803.94, all for new work; the total expenditures were $5,792.38. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $114,207.62, together with a subsequent allotment of $150,000 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------------- $114. 94 New work: Completion of existing contract during period July 1 to Oct. 4, 1938, for construction of a breakwater at mouth of Belle Pass ------------------------------ ___ 9----------------------1,092.6 Completion of existing contract during period Sept. 1 to Oct. 20, 1938, for dredging a 6- by 60-foot channel from Havoline Canal to Gulf of Mexico via Belle Pass--------------------- 23, 000. 00 Dredging under contract during the period Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1938, a 6- by 60-foot channel from Havoline Canal to Larose, La_----------------------__ ------------------------ _ 50, 000.00 Dredging under contract during the period Jan. 1 to June 30, 1939, a channel 6 feet deep of minimum practicable width (about 50 feet) from Lockport, La., to the vicinity of Thibo- daux, La ----------------------------------------------- 100,000. 00 Total new work- ------------------------- 264, 207. 62 The additional sum of $81,000 can be profitably expended for new work during the fiscal year 1940 in dredging under contract a channel 6 feet deep of minimum practicable width (about 50 feet) from the vicinity of Thibodaux, La., to Lockport, La. This work will com- plete the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ --------- ----- $258, 739. 42 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 15, 445. 38 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------274, 184.80 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 103.38 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------- 274, 288. 18 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ ---- 114.94 Net total expenditures----- ---- --------------- 274, 173. 24 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------- --- 114, 207.62 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--388, 380. 86 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 793 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work......... ------------------- ----------------------------------------- $5,803. 94 Cost of maintenance_ ------------ --------------------------- ------------- Total expended--------------------.................. ----------------------------------------- 5, 792. 38 Allotted___ ------------------------- 120, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--__---__--------------__ $120, 000. 00 Gross amount expended-----------------------------------------5, 792. 38 Balance unexpended June 30, 198--------- ------------ 114, 207. 62 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------- ------ 294. 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----- --- 112, 821. 42 113, 115. 42 Balance available June 30, 1938 1---------------------------- , 092. 20 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 103. 38 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------------- 1,195. 58 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938---------------------------------------- 150, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939----------------------151, 195. 58 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project 1 -- 81, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work - - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - 81, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 16. BAYOU TERREBONNE, LA. Location.-Bayou Terrebonne rises in Lafourche Parish, La., and flows 53 miles in a southerly direction to Terrebonne Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Sur- vey maps, Houma and Dulac quadrangles.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880, made the first appropriation, and in 1909 an allotment was made from the Emergency Appropriation Act of March 3, 1905. Prior to the adoption of the existing project in 1910 the total cost and expendi- ture was $47,063.83, all for new work. (For further details see p. 1851 of the Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel of suitable width and a depth of 6 feet at mean low Gulf from Bush Canal, 12.9 miles from the mouth of the bayou, to the St. Louis Cypress Co.'s bridge at Houma, La., a distance of 24.1 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches at the mouth and 4 inches at Houma, the extreme ranges being about 14 inches and 6 inches, respectively. The variation of water surface in the upper portion is from 3 to 4 feet, due to floods; in the lower portion from 1 to 3 feet, due to wind and tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1912, was $75,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 794 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Dredging channel 6 feet in depth and of a navigable H. Doc. No. 1163, 60th Cong., 2d width from Houma, La., to Bush Canal, a distance of sess. 24 miles. July 25,1912 Amending proviso relative to local cooperation.... Mar. 4,1913 ..... do..........---------- For latest published map see Annual Report for 1916, page 2449. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities,-In general, boats land and discharge freight directly on the bank. There is a small private wharf at Montegut, La., and several small private wharves at Houma, La., one of which is a well-constructed covered wharf, served by five Southern Pacific spur tracks, owned by the Daigle Co. There are no public wharves. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1916 at a saving of $1,975 under the estimated cost. The controlling depth on June 30, 1938, was 5.9 feet from mile 31, 3 miles above the mouth, to the St. Louis Cypress Co. canal at Houma, La. The head of navigation is at Bayou Cane. The total costs and expenditures were $194,716.19, of which $73,- 024.88 was for new work and $121.691.31 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available, and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $45,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging by one United States pipe-line dredge during the period September 1 to October 15, 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_________- . ______-- ___- $120, 088. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------- - _----- 121, 691. 31 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---------8 241, 780. 02 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 241, 780. 02 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_ __---- __. ____ 241, 780. 02 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance---- -- -------------------------.... 45, 000. 00 17. LITTLE CAILLOU BAYOU, LA. Location.-Little Caillou Bayou has its source in Bayou Terre- bonne, 41/2 miles below Houma, La., and flows 32.8 miles in a southerly direction to Terrebonne Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Houma and Dulac quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep at mean low water by 40 feet wide on the bottom from the head of the bayou, at Bayou Terrebonne, to Robinson Canal, about 20 miles. The normal fluctuation of tide is 3 to 6 inches, but winds may raise or lower the water surface about 1 foot. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1922 was $85,000, with $3,000 annually for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 795 The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved January 21, 1927 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 5, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Freightis unloaded directly on or from the banks. This method is considered satisfactory for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-In 1928 and 1929 obstructions were removed and the channel was dredged from the head of the bayou to Robinson Canal, 20.6 miles, obtaining a channel 5 feet deep at mean low Gulf by 40 feet wide on the bottom, and completing the project at a saving of $7,238 under the estimated cost. The con- trolling depth on June 30, 1938, was 6.3 feet, available throughout the year. The bayou is navigable throughout its length. The total costs and expenditures were $103,961.12, of which $77,761.04 was for new work and $26,200.08 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds available and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $10,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging by one United States pipe-line dredge during the period October 15 to 31, 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 --------------------------- $77, 761.04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 26, 200. 08 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 1------------03,961.12 Net total expenditures -------------- 103, 961. 12 .Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------------- 103, 961. 12 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------------------- ----------------------------------- Cost of maintenance----------- -------------- $25, 699. 42.................................---- Total expended----- .---------------------- 25, 699. 42 . -....--............................ Allotted-..................... . $15, 000 10, 699. 42 .................... ............... Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance---- --------------------------- $10, 000 18. WATERWAY FROM THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY TO BAYOU DULAC, LA. (BAYOUS GRAND CAILLOU AND LE CARPE, LA.) Location.--Bayou LeCarpe is a tidal stream which rises about 1.5 miles southeast of Houma in Terrebonne Parish and flows southerly into Bayou Pelton, thence into Bayou Grand Caillou, which flows southwesterly into Caillou Bay, a total distance of about 40 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Houma, Dulac, and DeLarge quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a waterway 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the intracoastal waterway at Houma through Bayou LeCarpe, Bayou Pelton, and Bayou Grand Caillou to Bayou Dulac, about 16.3 miles. The normal fluctuation due to tides is 3 to 10 inches, but winds may raise or lower the water level 1 to 3 feet. 796 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1935, is $56,250. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (H. Doc. No. 206, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). The project document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-There are several private wharves and a num- ber of stiff-leg derricks for handling cane along the banks of the waterway, which are considered adequate for prospective commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Dredging under contract was begun on January 10, 1938, and 11.7 miles of the 5- by 40-foot channel completed. The total costs were $34,676.90, all for new work. The total expenditures were $27,847.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work under the existing project is 62 percent complete; 11.7 miles of the 5- by 40-foot channel have been completed and 4.6 miles remain to be dredged. The controlling depth at mean low Gulf level on June 30, 1938, was 3.5 feet. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $34,676.90, all for new work; the total expenditures were $27,847.61. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $28,402.39, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------- ---------------- $6, 829. 29 New work: Completion of existing dredging contract during the period July 1-Aug. 10, 1938 _- __________----------- --- 21, 573. 10 Total----------------------------- -----------------28,402.39 This work will complete the project. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------$34, 676. 90 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------_ 34, 676. 90 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------6, 829. 299 Net total expenditures------------------------ 27, 847. 61 Unexpended balance June 30, 198----- ---------- 28, 402. 39 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------ --------- 56, 250. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------------................ ------------....................................----------------------------............ $34, 676. 90 Cost of maintenance ... -- ---.-- ----- ---- ----- - - -, Total expended------------------.................. -- ------------- -------------- -------------- 7, 847. 61 Allotted---------------------................ -------------- -------------------------------------- 56, 250.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------------- $56, 250. 00 Gross amount expended-------------------------- $27, 856.61 Less reimbursements collected ---------------------- 9. 00 27, 847. 61 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------- 28, 402. 39 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 797 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__..___- __-- $21,036.91 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------ 1, 154. 90 $22, 191. 81 Balance available June 30, 1938__ ____---------------- _ 6, 210. 58 19. BAYOU GROSSETETE, LA. Location.-This bayou rises in Pointe Coupee Parish, La., and extends in a generally southeastern direction, entering Bayou Plaque- mine 8 miles below Plaquemine Lock. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and Corps of Engineers, "Mississippi River Alluvial Valley" maps Fordoche, Oscar Bayou, and Grossetete quad- rangles.) Existing project.-This provides for improving the stream for a distance of 29 miles from its mouth to a point 5 miles above Marin- gouin, La., by removing snags and trees and by dredging a channel 60 feet wide on bottom and 5 feet deep at mean low water. Mean low water is 2 feet above mean low Gulf level. Under ordinary condi- tions the mean range of tide is about 3 inches at the mouth and noth- ing at the head, and the extreme range about 6 inches at the mouth. The variation of water surface due to flood conditions may be from 2 to 8 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1932, is $130,000. The latest (1912) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912 (H. Doc. No. 348, 62d Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2540 of the Annual Report for 1917. Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on the bayou. The banks are firm and high. The steamboats and launches operating on the stream unload their cargoes at any desired point, carrying the freight by hand into the stores, which are generally on the bank of the bayou. The facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging and snagging were performed by hired labor and Government plant; the operations resulted in providing a clear and unobstructed channel 5 feet deep at mean low water over a bottom width of 30 feet through- out the lower 26 miles of the bayou. The total costs were $19,762.30, all for maintenance; the total expenditures were $19,796.50. Condition at end of fiscal year.-A channel 5 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide on the bottom was completed in 1914 to mile 10.3, and from that point to the head of the project a 5- by 40-foot channel was dredged in 1916 and redredged in 1923. The existing project is 15.8 percent complete, that portion of the stream above mile 10.3 remaining to be dredged 20 feet wider. The con- trolling depth at mean low water on June 30, 1938, was 5.3 feet from the mouth to 26 miles above the mouth; between mile 26 and mile 29, the head of navigation, the bayou is blocked solidly with logs, debris, and marine growth. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $91,198.84, of which $29,392.49 was for new work and $61,806.35 for maintenance. 798 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-There are no funds available and no opera- tions proposed during the fiscal year 1939. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $29, 392. 49 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 61, 806.35 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 91, 198. 84 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------- 91, 198. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- ------ 91, 198.84 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------------- -- --------------------- ----------- ---------- Cost of maintenance-------------............. $8, 388.95 $9, 351.82 $966. 60 $866. 27 $19, 762. 30 Total expended----------------- 8, 388. 95 9, 351. 82 966. 60 832. 07 19, 796. 50 Allotted. ..---------------------- 18, 388. 95 -648. 18 10, 966. 60 -9, 000. 00 19, 628. 57 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------------------------- $167.93 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ___ approved July 19, 19,37_---_ -- ----------- 50, 600. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------- ----- ------------- 5, 767. 93 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 30, 971. 43 Net amount to be accounted for------ ------------------- 19, 796. 50 Gross amount expended -------------------------- $21,908. 72 Less reimbursements collected----------------------- 2,112. 22 19, 796. 50 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------- -------------- -------------- 100, 600. 00 20. BAYOU TECHE, LA. Location.-Bayou Teche has its source in Bayou Courtableau, in St. Landry Parish, and flows in a southeasterly direction, a distance of 125 miles, to where it joins the lower Atchafalaya River, about 101/2 miles above Morgan City, La. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Alluvial Valley maps of Palmetto, Opelousas, Carencro, Arnaudville, St. Martinville, Loreauville, Derouen, Jeanerette, Foster, and Belle Isle quadrangles.) Previous project.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of July 11, 1870, and September 19, 1890. The cost and expenditures were $45,704.43. (For further details, see p. 1851, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project. This provides for a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide on the bottom from the mouth of the stream to New Iberia, La., 54.5 miles, thence 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide on the bottom to Keystone lock, 18 miles, and thence 6 feet deep and 50 feet wide on the bottom to Arnaudville, La., 34 miles, to be secured by dredging, removing snags and overhanging trees, and construction of a lock and dam and regulating works. The plane of reference is mean Gulf level. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 799 Keystone lock Distance from New Iberia---------------------------- 18 miles. Distance from Intracoastal Waterway ------------------ 82. 5 miles. Width of chamber ----------------------------------- 36 feet. Length available for full width------------------------- 160 feet. Lift--- ------------------------------------------- 8 feet. Depth on miter sill at mean Gulf level--------------------- Do. Character of foundation---_------------ ------------- Timber piles. Kind of dam --------------------------------------- Timber, rock-fill. Type of construction-------------------------------- Concrete. Year completed------ ------------------------------- 1913. Cost------- ------------------------------------ $257,720.48. The auxiliary dam across Bayou Vermilion, 135 feet from the junction of Bayous Fusilier and Bourbeau, has decayed and is no longer effective. There are also four controlling gates, each 31/2 feet in the clear, in Spanish Lake Canal between Bayou Teche and Spanish Lake, about 1 mile from Keystone lock, Louisiana. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches at the mouth, 4 inches just below the lock, and zero above the lock, the extreme range of tide being about 12 inches, 6 inches, and zero, respectively. The variation of the water surface above Key- stone lock due to freshets is from 2 to 7 feet, while just below the lock it has been as high as 12 or 15 feet and near the mouth about 4 or 5 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, is $850,000, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects. The ,latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance from mouth to Arnaudville is $12,000, including $6,000 for operating and care of the lock and dam. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Sept. 19, 1890 Improvement of the stream from its mouth to St. Annual Report 1889, p. 1532. Martiaville by removing obstructions and dredg- ing. Mar. 2, 1907 Construction of lock and dam and the extension of the H. Doe. No. 527, 59th Cong., 1st improvement to Arnaudville, La. sess. Mar. 2, 1919 Increase of channel dimensions from mouth to Key- H. Doc. No. 1329 62d Cong., 3d stone lock. sess. June 26,19341 Operation and care of lock and dam provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. For latest published map see H. Doc. No. 288, 66th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Permanent Appropriation Repeal Act. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919, provided "that no expense shall be incurred by the United States for acquiring any lands or easements required for the purpose of this improvement." All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Between the mouth and Breaux Bridge there are a few small private wharves. Steamboats operating on the bayou load or discharge their cargo directly on the banks. Through rates exist from the mouth to Jeanerette, at which point there is a slip about 400 feet long, the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks paralleling 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1---51 800 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 the slip. Barges are towed to this slip and cargo is transferred by means of conveyors. Practically all wharves are privately owned, but public landing is permitted without charge. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance operations consisted of the removal of snags and other obstructions from the bayou above New Iberia, the work being done by hired labor and Government plant. One locktender's residence and a garage were built and a water well drilled on the Keystone lock reservation; the work being performed under contract. The lock, dam, structures, and grounds were main- tained in good condition, and all necessary routine and maintenance work thereon performed. Total costs were $18,947.70, of which $141.69 was for maintenance and $18,806.01 was for operation of the lock. Total expenditures were $18,574.46. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 84 percent complete. Keystone lock and dam were completed in 1913. The dredging and snagging done in 1916 completed that part of the existing project for the 6- by 50-foot channel from Arnaudville to Keystone lock. The contract dredging done in 1918-20 completed that part of the previous project for a 6- by 50-foot channel from Keystone lock to mile 39.7 above the mouth. The 8- by 80-foot channel from New Iberia to the mouth is 98 percent complete. From the mouth to mile 5.8 a channel 8 by 80 feet, or greater, already existed, and a new channel has been excavated 8 by 80 feet from this point to mile 50.06, about 3.65 miles below New Iberia, and 8 by 60 feet from this point to New Iberia. The work required to complete the existing project is the widening of the channel to a bottom width of 80 feet from mile 50.06 to New Iberia, and to a bottom width of 60 feet from New Iberia to Keystone lock. The lock and dam are in poor condi- tion. The channel conditions are good from the mouth to New Iberia, and poor above that point. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, at mean Gulf level were: Mouth to New Iberia, 8.5 feet; New Iberia to Keystone lock, 6.8 feet. Controlling depths at mean low water above Keystone lock were: Keystone lock to Breaux Bridge, 7.5 feet; Breaux Bridge to Arnaud- ville, 6.2 feet. The total costs under the existing project were $1,023,375.37, of which $708,625.40 was for new work, $284,386.45 for maintenance, and $30,363.52 for the operation of the lock and dam. The total expendi- tures were $1,022,284.17. In addition, the sum of $91,389.25 was ex- pended between July 1, 1913, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the perma- nent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $13,344.86, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- $1, 092. 56 Maintenance: Operation and maintenance of Keystone lock: Operation ---------------------------- $8, 600. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair---------------- 1, 100. 00 Improvements and reconstruction ____--------- 2, 552. 30 12, 252. 30 Total maintenance _____------------------- 13, 344. 86 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 801 The additional sum of $34,300 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Operation and maintenance of Keystone locks: Operation -------------- --------------------------------- $8, 600 Ordinary maintenance and repair---------------------------- 2, 200 Improvements and reconstruction -------------------------- 23, 500 Total maintenance------------- ---------------------------- 34, 300 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $754, 329. 83 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1406, 139. 22 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938........... 1,160, 469. 05 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------. ..... 1. 36 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--- --- --- , 160, 470. 41 1--- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1,092. 56 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 11, 159, 377. 85 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 13, 344. 86 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 1, 172, 722. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-......... Cost of maintenance_............. , $24, 417.26- "$48,561.90 $6,72789- . $6,064.89 $18,947. Total expended............--------------44909. 72 -33, 477. 74 6, 268. 75 5,806. 51 18 574. 46 Allotted__..........---------------- 12,055.41 -36,985.60 8, 119.67 --293.84 28, 871.34 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 __ ____ $3, 047. 89 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937_____--_--- _ $150, 271.43 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 -- ___- ____ 10, 500. 00 160, 771. 43 Amount to be accounted for__ __ - - --- ___-163, 819. 32 -__________- Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ________ - - 131, 900. 00 Net amount to be accounted for _ 31, 919. 32 Gross amount expended-------------------- $18, 817. 00 Less: Reimbursements collected __________ _ $42. 54 Receipts from sales _______________ _ 200. 00 242. 54 18, 574. 46 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ 13, 344. 86 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 _____ -______ $1, 092. 56 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ___ - - -____- 721. 10 1. 8136f Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 11, 531. 20 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 1. 36 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 11, 532. 56 Amount (estimated)- required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2- - - --- - 141, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2 --- --- -- 34, 300. 00 22 Exclusive Includes $91,389.25 from of available permanent indefinite appropriations. funds. 802 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 21. THE LOUISIANA AND TEXAS INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT OR NEAR NEW ORLEANS, LA., TO CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX. (NEW ORLEANS-SABINE RIVER SECTION) Location.-This section of the intracoastal waterway extends from the Mississippi River at or near New Orleans to the Sabine River, La. and Tex. The section from the Mississippi River to Atchafalaya River, La., leaves the Mississippi River about 3 miles above Canal Street and follows Harvey Canal No. 1, Bayou Barataria, to Bayou Villars, a land cut south of Lake Salvador to Harvey Canal No. 2, Harvey Canal No. 2 to Larose, La., on Bayou Lafourche, up Bayou Lafourche to Lockport, La., on Company Canal, through Company Canal and a land cut to Houma, La., thence over a land cut south of Bayou Black to Bayou Cocodrie, thence through Bayou Cocodrie and a land cut to Bayou Black; thence through Bayou Black, Bayou Chene, and Bayou Boeuf to the Atchafalaya River about 0.5 mile south of Morgan City, La., a total distance of 102 miles. Harvey Canal connects with the Mississippi River by Harvey lock at Harvey, La., opposite New Orleans, about 3 miles above Canal Street. The other route follows the Mississippi River to Plaquemine, thence by Bayou Plaquemine and Lower Grand River for a distance of 25 miles; thence through a dredged cut in the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee and the levee borrow pit to Berwick Bay; thence through Berwick Bay to Morgan City, La. The section from the Atchafalaya River to Vermilion River, La., begins at the western end of the Mississippi-Atchafalaya section and follows the Atchafalaya River about 2.5 miles, portions of Little Wax Bayou, Possum Bayou, cut-offs, a land cut passing through North Bend Plantation to Bayou Bartholomew; Bayou Bartholomew to Little Bay, a land cut skirting the north edge of Cote Blanche Island and the west edge of Weeks Island to Vermilion River, about 24 miles below Abbeville, La., a total distance of about 63 miles. The section from Vermilion River to Mermentau River, La., begins at the western end of the Atchafalaya-Vermilion section and follows Vermilion River 1.3 miles, a part of the Schooner Bayou cut-off canal, and a land cut running in a general northwesterly direction to Mer- mentau River at a point about 0.5 mile above its entrance into Grand Lake and about 16 miles below the town of Lake Arthur, La., a total distance of about 43 miles. Vermilion lock has been constructed about 1.75 miles west of Vermilion River to prevent the ingress of salt water from Vermilion Bay. Data regarding the lock are given in the paragraph Emisting project. The section from Mermentau River to Calcasieu River, La., begins at the western end of the Vermilion-Mermentau section and follows the Mermentau River upstream for about 1.5 miles, a land cut run- ing in a west-southwesterly direction to Lake Misere, passing north of the lake and Bayou Misere, westerly to Sweet Lake, south and west of Sweet Lake, northwesterly to Bayou Tete Bois, Bayou Tete Bois, Black Bayou, and cut-offs to a point on Calcasieu River about 16.6 miles below the city of Lake Charles, La., a total distance of about 38 miles. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICI 803 The section from the Calcasieu River to Sabine River, La. and Tex., begins at the western end of the Mermentau-Calcasieu section and follows the Calcasieu River upstream about 1.6 miles, a land cut running in a southwesterly direction 2.8 miles, thence west 22 miles to Sabine River at a point about 3 miles below Orange, Tex., a total distance of about 26 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Alluvial Valley Maps, Baton Rouge, Grossetete, Chicot Lake, White Castle, Foster, Napoleonville, Bayou Sale, Jeanerette, Belle Isle, Morgan City, and Derouen quadrangles, and U. S. Geological Survey Maps, New Orleans, Barataria, Cut Off, Houma, Gibson, Abbeville, Schooner Bayou, Grand Lake East, Latania Lake, Lake Misere, Boudreaux Lake, Sweet Lake, Lake Charles, Moss Lake, Black Lake, Cameron Farms, and Phoenix Lake quadrangles.) Previous projects.-The projects for the different sections of this improvement were adopted by the following river and harbor acts: August 11, 1888; March 2, 1907; June 25, 1910; March 2, 1919; March 3, 1909; February 27, 1911; July 25, 1912; August 8, 1917; July 18, 1918; and September 22, 1922. The total cost of work under these projects was $4,440,020.11, of which $3,991,058.63 was for new work and $448,961.48 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $4,483,- 469.03. In addition, $273.266.97 of contributed funds were expended for new work. (For further details see pp. 878-895 of Annual Report for 1924.) Existing project.-This provides for a waterway from the Missis- sippi River at or near New Orleans, via two routes to Morgan City, La., thence via one route to the Sabine River, La. and Tex., having a depth of 9 feet at mean low water and a bottom width of 100 feet with appropriate side slopes, with such passing places, widening at bends, lock or guard locks, and railway bridges over artificial cuts as are necessary, and for the purchase or construction of , pipe-line dredge. The length of this section of the waterway is 346 miles via the northerly or Plaquemine route and 272 miles via the southerly or Harvey Canal route. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches and the extreme about 14 inches. A severe storm may cause a high tide of from 6 to 9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work of the 9- by 100-foot waterway, revised in 1927, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, was $9,752,000, including $500,000 for a dredge. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $304,000, includ- ing $119,000 for operation and care of locks and dams. Harvey lock Miles from New Orleans, La. (Canal Street)__ 3. Miles from Mississippi River---------------- 0.13. Width of chamber-------------------------- 75 feet. Length available for full width-------------- 425 feet. Lift-------------------------------------- 0 to 19.6 feet. Depth on miter sill at low water------------- 12 feet. Character of foundation-------------------- Timber piles. Kind of dam------------------------------ None. Type of construction___-- Reinforced concrete. Opened to navigation 1934 and completed 1935. Cost (including approaches) ------- - $1,775,132.24. 804 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Plaquemine lock Miles from New Orleans, La. (Canal Street) . 112. Miles from Mississippi River- -- __--- __------ 0.10. Width of chamber------------------------. 55 feet. Length available for full width--------------. 260 feet. Lift 0-------------------------------------- to 28 feet. Depth on miter sill at low water------------ . 10 feet. Character of foundation _____-__________- Timber piles. Kind of dam------------------------------ None. Type of construction_---------------------_ Concrete. Completed and opened to navigation---------- 1909. Cost-------------------------------------- $1,302,006.38. Vermilion lock Miles from Abbeville, La------------------- 26. Miles from Vermilion River_-____------- 1.75. Width between abutments_____ ___ ____ 56 feet. Length available for full width-------------. 1,182 feet. Lift----- ------------- __ - _----_ -____ O0to 5 feet, either direction. Depth on gate at mean low Gulf level --------- 2 feet. Character of foundation_________----__-__ _ Timber piles. Kind of dam----------------------------- . Reinforced-concrete sp i 11 w a y dam, vertical cast-steel gates, timber-pile foundations. Type of construction---___________--___ Reinforced concrete. Opened to navigation 1933 and completed 1934_ Cost ------------------------------------- $330,765.27. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1925 Construction of waterway from New Orleans, La., to H. Doc. No. 238, 68th Cong., 1st Galveston Bay, Tex. sess. (Contains latest published map.) Jan. 21,1927 Extension of waterway to Corpus Christi, Tex ...... Do. June 26, 19341 Operating and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for river and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1925, provides that no expense shall be incurred by the United States for acquiring any lands required for the purpose of this improvement, that local interests shall defray the cost of constructing or remodel- ing all highway bridges, together with their subsequent maintenance and operation, and shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all rights-of-way and necessary spoil-disposal areas; and that work on the New Orleans-Sabine River section shall not be commenced until the Secretary of War has received satisfactory assurances that there will be available by the date of its completion adequate vessels, terminals, and auxiliary equipment for the economical handling of at least 500,000 tons of commerce annually. The above-mentioned assurances were accepted by the Secretary of War under date of March 12, 1929. Local interests have secured the necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas, and the titles to the deeds have been accepted by the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers as follows: Mississippi River to Bayou Blue, November 5, 1931; Bayou Blue to Atchafalaya River, June 11, 1931; RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 805 Plaquemine to Morgan City, November 6, 1929; Atchafalaya River to Vermilion River, February 14, 1928, and August 1, 1929; Ver- milion River to Mermentau River, February 14, 1928, and July 15, 1929; Mermentau River to Calcasieu River, April 4, 1929; Calcasieu River to Sabine River, January 15, 1913. Terminal facilities.-On Bayou Terrebonne, at Houma, there are several small privately owned wharves. On the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City there are two large and three small wharves open to all without charge; there are several private wharves. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenancedredging by hired labor and Government plant was performed as follows: Missis- sippi-Atchafalaya section, removing 677,069 cubic yards of material from the canal section and 46,286 cubic yards of material from the approaches to Harvey Lock; Plaquemine-Morgan City section, remov- ing 118,069 cubic yards from Bayou Plaquemine and 18,795 cubic yards of material from the approaches to Plaquemine Lock. Improve- ment at the locks consisted of constructing four 19-pile dolphins in the river approach to Harvey Lock, constructing two locktenders' houses at Vermilion Lock, and the beginning of construction of a timber guide wall in the river approach to Plaquemine Lock, all of which was performed under contract. The locks, structures, and grounds at Harvey, Plaquemine, and Vermilion Locks were maintained in good condition and all necessary and routine maintenance work thereon performed. The total costs were $292,117.63, of which $143,653.46 was for main- tenance and $148,464.17 for operation and care of locks. The total expenditures were $295,337.92. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1936. Harvey Lock was completed in 1935; the reservation com- prises 3.3 acres. Plaquemine Lock was completed in 1909; its reser- vation comprises 19 acres. Vermilion Lock was completed in 1934; the ground on which it is constructed is possessed by the United States under an easement deed to a strip of land 300 feet wide along the Intracoastal Waterway. Dredging of the canal was completed in 1934. The controlling depth at mean low Gulf level on June 30, 1938, was 9 feet from the Mississippi River to the Sabine River via the Harvey and Plaquemine routes. The total costs (regular funds) under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $7,971,158.65, of which $6,873,272.98 was for new work, $712,573.77 for maintenance, and $385,311.90 for operation and care of the locks. The total expenditures were $7,912,248.49. The total costs and expenditures (Public Works funds) under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $353,541.19. The total costs (all funds) have been $8,324,699.84, of which $7,226,814.17 was for new work, $712,573.77 for maintenance, and $385,311.90 for operation and care of locks. The total expenditures have been $8,265,- 789.68. In addition, the sum of $1,070,432.58 was expended between July 1, 1909, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. 806 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $325,390.90, will'be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ $18, 777. 58 Maintenance: Dredging by hired labor and Government plant during the period Dec. 1, 1938, to Mar. 31, 1939, in the following sections: Mississippi-Atchafalaya section-----------$60,000. 00 Plaquemine-Morgan City section---------- 60, 000. 00 Surveys and inspections------------------ 26, 263. 32 146, 263. 32 Operation and maintenance of Plaquemine lock: Operation --------------------------------- 34, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair------------- 14, 000. 00 Improvements and reconstruction------------ 31, 000. 00 79; 000. 00 Operation and maintenance of Harvey lock: Operation ---------------------------------- 34,000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair-------------12, 000. 00 Improvements -and reconstruction ------------- 3, 750. 00 49, 750. 00 Operation and maintenance of Vermilion lock: Operation------------___ -------------------- 23,400.00 Ordinary maintenance and repair------------ 3, 000. 00 Improvements and reconstruction------------ 5, 200. 00 31 600. 00 Total maintenance_------------------------- ---- . 325, 390. 90 The additional sum of $251,400 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Dredging by hired labor and Government plant as may be found necessary during the fiscal year in the following sections : Mississippi-Atchafalaya section------------- $30, 000 Plaquemine-Morgan City section------------ 20,000 Atchafalaya-Vermilion section .. - 20,000 Vermilion-Mermentau section---------------- 20, 000 Mermentau-Calcasieu section --------------- 15, 000 Surveys and inspection----------------------24, 000 $129, 000. 00 Operation and maintenance of Plaquemine lock: Operation ------------------------------------- 34,000 Ordinary maintenance and repair-------- 8, 000 Improvements and reconstruction ---------------- 2, 500 44, 500. 00 Operation and maintenance of Harvey lock: Operation ------------------------------------ 34, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repair--------------- 12, 000 Improvement and reconstruction ---------------- 3, 000 49, 000. 00 Operation and maintenance of Vermilion lock: Operation ------------------------------------- 23, 400 Ordinary maintenance and repair---------------- 3, 000 Improvements and reconstruction---------------- 2, 500 28, 900. 00 Total maintenance-------------------------------------251, 400, 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 807 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_____------ __----------- 1$11, 217, 872. 80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------- 2, 617, 279. 73 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------- 13, 835, 152. 53 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938____________ ___ 411. 35 Net total cost to June 30, 1938______----- ---------- 13, 835, 563. 88 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 2, 904. 99 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_____-_- --__ _____ 13, 838, 468. 87 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 18, 777. 58 Net total expenditures__ __________-______-- - - - 1 213, 819, 691.29 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ __---------------- ---- 325, 390. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -_____-___. 12 14, 145, 082. 19 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_- - Cost of maintenance ...... -________ ___... $1,003, 031. 12 167, 896. 87 $157, 189. 88 248, 623. 74 $57, 414. 19 263, 114. 08 $7, 678. 25 242, 494. 28 -.$292, 117. 63 Total cost.-------------- 1,170, 927.99 405, 813. 62 320, 528. 27 250, 172. 53 Total expended----.....----- 1, 319, 844.49 180, 514. 45 298, 872. 18 261, 113. 23 295, 337. 92 Allotted.......-------------------- 1, 095, 638. 19 109, 493.56 197, 975. 77 13, 979. 65 595, 050. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ ___--___----- $25, 678. 82 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937----_ $358,400. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------- 267, 650. 00 626, 050. 00 Amount to be accounted for_------6__6--- ------ --- 651, 728.82 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------. 31, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for__ ------------ 620, 728. 82 Gross amount expended_____-- ---- -- $301, 795.57 Less: Reimbursements collected------- $6, 316. 19 Receipts from sales _----------141. 46 6,457. 65 295, 337. 92 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 __________-______-____ 325, 390. 90 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------ $22, 385. 68 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 35, 228. 98 57, 614. 66 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 267, 776.24 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ __-__ - -_____ ___--2, 904. 99 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 --- -__--270, 681.23 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------- 251, 400. 00 1 In addition $273,266.97 expended from contributed funds. s Includes $1,070,432.58 from permanent indefinite appropriation. SExclusive of available funds. 808 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 22. THE INLAND WATERWAY FROM FRANKLIN TO THE MERMENTAU RIVER, LA. Location.-This canal extends from Hanson lock on Bayou Teche through Hanson Canal and Bayou Portage to the intracoastal water- way, along the intracoastal waterway to its intersection with the Schooner Bayou cut-off, along this cut-off to Schooner Bayou, thence through Schooner Bayou and a land cut to White Lake, through White, Turtle, Alligator, Collicon Lakes and connecting canals to Grand Lake, and through Grand Lake to the Mermentau River at its northern entrance into the lake. The total length of the water- way is 53.6 miles. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Alluvial Valley maps, Foster, Bayou Sale, Jeanerette, and Derouen quadrangles, and United States Geological Survey maps, Abbeville, Schooner Bayou, Grand Lake East, and Latania Lake quadrangles.) Existing project.-This project provides for a waterway from Bayou Teche at or near Franklin, La., to the Mermentau River, having a depth of 5 feet below mean low Gulf and a bottom width of 40 feet, with appropriate side slopes; also the purchase of the Hanson Canal and the construction of a lock and dam in Schooner Bayou. This project, reported in the Annual Report for 1924 under the headings, Intracoastal Waterway, Franklin to Mermentau, La., and Intracoastal Waterway from Vermilion River to Schooner Bayou, La., has largely been superseded by the project "Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Waterway from the Mississippi River at or near New Orleans, La., to Corpus Christi, Tex." Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tides is about 10 inches and the extreme range about 14 inches. A severe storm may cause a high tide of from 6 to 9 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1920, was $722,000. The latest (1936) revised estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $32,000, including $12,000 for operation and care of the locks. The estimate of cost for the Schooner Bayou cut-off, made in 1913, was $37,500 for new work and $1,800 for annual maintenance. Data regarding the locks are as follows: Hanson lock Miles from Franklin, La--------------- 1.5. Miles from Bayou Teche--------------- 0. Width of chamber-------------------- 26.5 feet. Length of available for full width- . - 937 feet. Lift---------------------------- ------ 0.5 feet. Depth on miter sill at low water-------- 5 feet. Character of foundation--------------- Timber piles. Kind of dam------------------------ None. Type of construction------------------ Concrete buttresses, wooden miter- ing gates, earth-lock chamber. Completed 1907. Operated by the United States since 1923. Cost------------------------------------ $65,000, including 4.1 miles of canal. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 809 Schooner bayou lock Miles from Abbeville, La----------------. 32. Miles from Vermilion River-------------- 9. Width of chamber---------------------- 36 feet. Length available for full width-----------300 feet. Lift----------------------------------- 0.3 feet. Depth on miter sill at low water---------. 8 feet. Character of foundation-----------------Timber piles. Kind of dam-------------------------- Timber. Type of construction--------------------Concrete buttresses, wooden gates turning on horizontal hinges at bottom, earth-lock chamber. Lock completed and opened to navigation 1913; dam completed 1914. Cost ------------------------------------ $40,018.10 for lock and $8,500 for dam. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 2, 1907..--------....... The general project..............--------------..--------.......... H. Doec. No. 640, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 3, 1909, and Authorized the Secretary of War to'make such Feb. 27, 1911. changes in location of channel as might be desirable. ........ July 25, 1912-- Authorized the purchase of the so-called Han- son Canal between Bayou Teche and Cote Blanche Bays, at a cost not to exceed $65,000. Mar. 2, 1919 ...-------- Construction of the Schooner Bayou cut-off..... H. Doe. No. 1336, 62d Cong., 3d sess. June 26, 1934 (Per- Inclusion of operation and care of locks in project manent Appropria- provided for with funds from War Depart- tions Repeal Act). ment appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-This improvement comprises a system of arti- ficial canals and natural waterways passing through an isolated marsh section of the State, and there are no existing facilities for handling freight along the route. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging by hired labor and Government plant was performed in the Ver- milion-Mermentau section; 74,485 cubic yards of material were re- moved and this section of the waterway restored to project dimen- sions. A water well was drilled and two locktenders' residences were constructed at Schooner Bayou lock, the work being performed under contract. The locks, structures, and grounds at Hanson and Schooner Bayou locks were maintained in good condition and all necessary and routine maintenance work thereon performed. The total costs were $37,536.29, of which $10,165.98 was for maintenance and $27,370.31 for operation and care of locks. The total expendi- tures were $38,087.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is completed. The Hanson Canal and lock were acquired on October 16, 1923; the lockmaster's house was completed in 1924; the United States prop- erty on which the lock is situated is a strip of land 300 feet wide between parallel lines running from Bayou Teche to Bayou Portage, and containing 148 acres. Dredging from Vermilion Bay to the Mermentau River was completed in 1912. The lock and dam at 810 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Schooner Bayou lock were completed in 1913 and 1914, respectively, and the lockmaster's house in 1917. The United States reservation at Schooner Bayou lock comprises 2 acres. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, at mean low Gulf level were: In Hanson lock, 4 feet; Vermilion River to Mermentau River, 5 feet. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year under the existing project were $441,842.32, of which $249,051.81 was for new work, $110,- 964.17 for maintenance, and $81,826.34 for operation and care of the locks. The total expenditures have been $441,563.26, exclusive of the sum of $165,298.55 expended between March 1, 1913, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $23,739.16, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 -- $769. 40 Maintenance: Operation and maintenance of Schooner Bayou lock: Operation -- $9, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair . 500. 00 Improvements and reconstruction _ 7, 869. 76 17, 369. 76 Operation and maintenance of Hanson lock: Operation -- - 5, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair 600. 00 5, 600. 00 Total maintenance_ ---------- 23, 739. 16 The additional sum of $39,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance : Dredging by a United States pipe-line dredge during the period" Mar. 1 to Apr. 15, 1940_ _ _- ---- __--___ $22,000 Operation and maintenance of Schooner Bayou lock: Operation __-,_ __ ___---_ $9, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repair ..... 800 Improvements and reconstruction _ - -__ 1,200 11,000 Operation and maintenance of Hanson lock: Operation ------------------------------- -- 5, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repair__ 600 Improvements and reconstruction_ 400 6, 000 Total maintenance___________________ __----- 30, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 __________________$249, 051.81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_________________________ 358, 089. 06 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_---------_ 607, 140. 87 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 490. 34 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_______________________ 607, 631. 21 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938___________________________ 769. 40 Net total expenditures .----------.. -606, 861. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------- - 23, 739.16 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---______ ___ 1 630, 600. 97 1 Includes $165,298.55 from permanent indefinite appropriation. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 811 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----...-....-------- -------------- -------------------------- Cost of maintenance---..------- ..... . $9, 924. 12 $23, 258.84 $45, 322. 16 $37, 155. 67 $37, 536. 29 Total expended ---- --..............--.. 9, 811. 55 23, 877. 53 44, 155. 51 37, 394. 44 38, 087. 66 Allotted------...........---------- --- 9, 373. 70 71, 139. 00 33, 079. 31 3, 059. 01 57, 400.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_____________ $4, 426. 82 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937-__---__----__----- $41, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938----__ 900. 00 -15,1------------ 57, 400. 00 Amount to be accounted for________ 61, 826. 82 Gross amount expended__ -- ------- __ - -___ __-$38,342. 68 Less: Reimbursements collected_________- -_ $239. 02 Receipts from sales______________--__ 16. 00 255. 02 38, 087. 66 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938______ 23, 739. 16 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_____-- _--- _ $769. 40 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--__------ 484.27 1, 253.67 Balance available June 30, 1938 .__-____ ________--___ 22, 485.49 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------- 490. 34 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_________-__ 22, 975. 83 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June- -- --- -- - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 22- - - ___- 39, 000. 00 2Exclusive of available funds. 23. PETIT ANSE, TIGRE, AND CARLIN BAYOUS, LA. Location.-Bayou Tigre is a tributary of Bayou Carlin; Bayou Carlin is a tributary of Bayou Petit Anse. Bayou Petit Anse has its source in Iberia Parish about 5 miles northwest of New Iberia. It flows in a southwesterly direction for about 15 miles to its inter- section with the Intracoastal Waterway, thence for a distance of about 3 miles to Vermilion Bay. Bayou Tigre has its source in Ver- milion Parish about 6 miles northeast of Abbeville, and flows in a southerly direction for about 7 miles to its junction with Bayou Carlin. Bayou Carlin has its source in Lake Peigneur in Iberia Parish and flows in a southerly direction about 7.5 miles to its con- fluence with Bayou Petit Anse at a point about 2.3 miles above the Intracoastal Waterway. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1277 and Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Alluvial Valley map, Derouen quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for dredging a channel in Bayou Petit Anse 9 feet deep and 80 feet wide from the Intracoastal Water- way to the north end of Avery Island; a channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the Intracoastal Waterway via the McIlhenny Canal to deep water in Vermilion Bay; and a channel 5 feet deep over a bottom width of 40 feet in Bayou Carlin from Bayou Petit Anse 812 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 to Lake Peigneur. The total length of the improvements is 16.1 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 10 inches. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1937, is $58,500. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,400. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 30. 19351 A channel in Bayou Petit Anse 60 feet wide and 9 feet IH. Doc. No. 225, 72d Cong., deep from the Intracoastal Waterway to a point 3.2 1st sess. miles upstream, thence 40 feet wide and 5 feet deep to highway bridge at head of Avery Island; and a chan- nel in Bayou Carlin 40 feet wide and 5 feet deep from Bayou Petit Anse to Lake Peigneur. Aug. 26, 1937 Present project dimensions in Bayou Petit Anse and a Rivers and Harbors Committee channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide from the Intra- Doc. No. 40, 75th Cong., 1st coastal Waterway to Vermilion Bay by way of the sess. (Contains latest published McIlhenny Canal. map.) 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933. Local cooperation.--The work included in the Public Works pro- gram and adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, is subject to the condition that local interests furnish all rights-of- way and suitable areas for disposal of dredged material, and shall construct a suitable public terminal at the head of Avery Island and reconstruct all highway and railroad bridges to provide suitable clearance, all without cost to the United States. These requirements, excepting the construction of a public terminal, have been complied with. Under the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States rights-of-way of not less than 200 feet along the McIlhenny Canal and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance as required. Under a permit issued March 24, 1937, the Texas Pipe Line Co. enlarged the 5- by 40-foot channel in Bayou Petit Anse above mile 3.2 to a depth of 9 feet and a width of 80 feet at an estimated cost of $30,000. Terminal facilities.-There is an extensive oil terminal at the head of the improvement on Bayou Petit Anse and several private docks and cane hoists. (Terminal facilities are further described in H. Doc. No. 225, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging under contract was performed in Bayous Petit Anse and Carlin. The operations were as follows: Widening Bayou Petit Anse at its inter- section with the Intracoastal Waterway; improvement of the inter- section of Bayous Petit Anse and Carlin; and the improvement of the channel alinement in Bayou Carlin. The total costs were $13,411.26, all for maintenance; the total expenditures were $13,503.23. Condition,at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 84 percent completed. The work remaining to be done consists in widening Bayou Petit Anse from a width of 60 feet to a width of 80 feet from the Intracoastal Waterway to the north end of Avery Island (mile RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 813 3.2) and the dredging of the McIlhenny Canal to dimensions of 5 by 40 feet from the Intracoastal Waterway to deep water in Vermilion Bay. The controlling depths at mean low Gulf level on June 30, 1938, were as follows: In Bayou Petit Anse from the Intracoastal Water- way to the head of Avery Island, 9 feet; in Bayou Carlin from Bayou Petit Anse to Lake Peigneur, 5.8 feet. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $61,269.39, of which $47,858.13 Public Works funds was for new work and $13,411.26 from regular funds for maintenance. The total expenditures were $61,361.36, including $47,858.13 Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938. $49. 07 New work: Dredging by hired labor and Government plant during the month of August 1938, as follows: A 5- by 40-foot channel in the Mcllhenny Canal from the Intracoastal Waterway to the appropriate contour in Ver- milion Bay --------------------------------------- 2, 000. 00 Widening Bayou Petit Anse to provide a 9- by 80-foot channel from the Intracoastal Waterway to a point 3.2 miles upstream, including the easing of bends- .------ - 7, 797. 77 Total new work---------------------------------9, 796. 77 This work will complete the project, and no additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -----------------------. $47, 858. 13 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 411. 26 1------------------------3, Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------ __-- _ 61, 269. 39 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 141.04 ...... Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--- 61, 410. 43 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 49. 07 Net total expenditures-- -_______---- - -___ __ 61, 361. 36 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ ----- __------------ - 1, 496. 77 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------62, 858. 13 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------$135. 96 $16, 377. 68 $31, 244. 49 $100 _ Cost of maintenance ----------------------------------.-------------.-------------- $13, 411. 26 Total expended ... . -135. 96 14, 270. 01 33, 352. 16 100 13, 503.23 Allotted---------------------- 38, 500. 00 11, 694. 53 -36.40-----------...... . 12,700.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_____________--- - ---- __-- $2, 300. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937- ___ --- ...----------------- 15, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------- 17, 300. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment (Public Works Administration funds) _ _ .2, -------- 300. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- --- 5,000. 00 1----------- 814 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Gross amount expended----------------------------- $13, 754. 96 Less reimbursements collected--------------------- ---- 251. 73 $13, 503. 23 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------------1, 496. 77 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------- $115.67 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts -------------- 203. 00 318. 67 Balance available June 30, 1938 178. 10 1---------------------------- Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---_----------------------------- 141. 04 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------------- 1,319. 14 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938-------------------------------- 8, 300. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 , 619. 14 9------------------------ 24. BAYOU VERMILION, LA. Location.-Bayou Vermilion, also called Vermilion River, is formed by the junction of Bayous Fusilier and Bourbeau, west of Arnaudville, La., and flows in a southwesterly direction to the western end of Ver- milion Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116.) Previousprojects.-Adopted by act of June 14, 1880. The cost and expenditures were $9,900. (For further details see p. 762, Annual Report for 1914.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 51/ feet deep (no width specified) at mean low Gulf level from Vermilion Bay to the Southern Pacific bridge at Lafayette, La., a distanice of 51 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide at the mouth is 10 inches and the extreme range 14 inches. The variation of water sur- face near the mouth, due to hurricanes, and in the upper reaches, due to floods, is from 8 to 10 feet. The estimated cost of new work, adopted in 1892, exclusive of amount expended on previous project, was $25,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2.000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 (H. Ex. Doc. No. 273, 51st Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1891, p. 1855). The latest published map is printed opposite page 2549 of the Annual Report for 1917. Terminal facilities.-Several private wooden wharves have been constructed at Bancker, Rosehill, Abbeville, and Pinhook Bridge. Abbeville is served by one public wharf and a private wharf owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad; the latter is equipped with con- veyors for transferring freight from wharf to top of bank. Along the stream are several derricks for loading cane on barges. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging was performed by hired labor and Government plant in Vermilion Bay at the mouth of Bayou Vermilion; the operations resulted in pro- viding a channel 5 feet deep at mean low Gulf level over a bottom width of 60 feet from deep water at the mouth of Bayou Vermilion to the 4.5-foot contour in Vermilion Bay. The total costs were $7,297.13, all for maintenance; the total expenditures were $7,407.03. Co.indition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1896. The controlling depths on June 30, 1938, were as follows: Over the bar at the mouth 4.5 feet mean low Gulf level; mouth to RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 815 Abbeville, 11 feet; Abbeville to Pinhook Bridge, 5 feet at mean low water; available throughout the year. The head of navigation is Pin- hook Bridge, 49 miles above the mouth of the bayou. The channel is in good condition. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $193,425.51, of which $25,000 was for new work and $168,425.51 for maintenance; the total expenditures were $193,535.41. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $1,592.97, will be applied in making a survey and inspection of the bayou with hired labor. The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in redredging and removal of obstructions from the channel by hired labor and Government plant during the period August 1 to October 15, 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $34, 900. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------------- 168, 425. 51 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 20, 325. 51 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 .........--- 142. 68 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------------------------203, 468. 19 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------- 32. 78 Net total expenditures-----------------------------------203, 435. 41 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----- ----------------- -- 1, 592. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_--- 205, 028. 38 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--..--------- ------------- Cost of maintenance__ ---------- $45, 098. 30 $------------- $14, 896. 54 ........ - $7, 297. 13 Total expended......---------------------- 40, 392. 67 19, 602.17 7, 407.03 Allotted.........------------------------ $50, 000.00 10, 000. 00 -5. 16 -------------- 9, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- ---------------------------------------- $21, 000. 00 proved July 19, 1937__ Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ---------- ____ 12, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-----------------------------9, 000. 00 Gross amount expended-----------------------------------------7, 407. 03 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 1, 592. 97 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------ 32. 78 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------- 1, 560. 19 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 142. 68 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ------------- 1, 702. 87 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 20, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 52 816 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 25. WATERWAY FROM WHITE LAKE TO PECAN ISLAND, LA. Location.-The waterway from White Lake to Pecan Island is an artificial canal extending from the south shore of White Lake almost due south for a distance of approximately 1.55 miles to Pecan' Island. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1278 and U. S. Geological Survey map Pecan Island quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 40 feet wide and 5 feet deep from that depth in White Lake to Pecan Island via the existing canal, with suitable protective works at the entrance. The water elevation in White Lake varies between plus 3.5 and minus 1.5 with an average of plus 0.9. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1937 is $19,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $700. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. No. 78, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, rights-of-way for a width of 75 feet on each side of the canal center line and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance. Work of securing these rights-of-way and spoil-dis- posal areas has been completed. Terminal facilities.-There is a small cattle-loading pen and a ramp near the head of the canal, which are considered adequate for prospec- tive commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done under the existing project. On June 30, 1938, controlling depths at mean low Gulf level were 2.5 feet over the bar at the mouth of the canal and 4 feet through the canal to Pecan Island. Proposed operations.-The allotment of $19,000 will be applied to new-work dredging under contract during September and October, 1938. This work will complete the dredging. The construction of suitable protection works in the lake will be held in abeyance, pending further study of the necessity for their construction. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ __ _____ Net total expenditures Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938---------------------------- $19, 000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939___________________________ 19, 000 26. MERMENTAU RIVER, BAYOU NEZPIQUE, AND BAYOU DES CANNES, LA. Location.-Mermentau River is formed by the junction of Bayous des Cannes and Nezpique, 2.25 miles above Mermentau, La., and flowing in a southwesterly direction empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Bayou Nezpique rises in Evangeline Parish, flows in a southerly direction, and empties into the Mermentau River. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 817 Bayou des Cannes rises in Evangeline Parish, flows in a south- southwesterly direction, and empties into the Mermentau River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Mermentau, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Guey- dan, Thornwell, Latania Lake, Grand Lake East, Catfish Lake, Grand Chenier, and Bayou Labauve quadrangles.) Existing project.--The project provides for the removal of obstruc- tions to navigation to secure the natural channel throughout the entire Mermentau River, a distance of 71.5 miles, and through Bayou Nezpique from its mouth to 25 miles above, and Bayou des Cannes from its mouth to Evangeline Bridge (mile 8.5); for improving the channel in Lower Mud Lake by constructing a brush dam to con- centrate the action of the current and by dredging; and for remov- ing a portion of the wrecked dam 7 miles above the mouth; and for dredging a channel 9 feet deep over a bottom width of 100 feet from the Intracoastal Waterway to the junction of Bayous Nezpique and des Cannes. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide on the Mer- mentau River near the mouth is 10 inches and near the head about 3 inches, the extreme range being 14 inches and about 5 inches, respec- tively. The variation of the water surface near the mouth may be as much as 7 or 8 feet, due to hurricanes on the Gulf, and near the head from 8 to 12 feet due to freshets. On Bayou Nezpique, under ordi- nary conditions, the range of tide is about 3 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head. On Bayou des Cannes, under ordinary condi- tions, the range of tide is about 3 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, was $53,615; and that for the removal of the dam, made in 1916, $1,500. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $2,200. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports July 13, 1892 -- General project____--- ___-------____ ------. Annual Report 1891, p. 1862. July 27,1916 Removal of portion of wrecked dam near mouth of H. Doc. No. 1232, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Mermentau River. Mar. 2,1919 Improvement of Bayou Des Cannes------------- H. Doc. No. 1398, 65th Cong., 3d sess. Aug. 30, 1935 1 Channel in Mermentau River 9 feet deep plus 1 foot Rivers and Harbors Committee, overdepth from Intracoastal Waterway to the Doc. No. 36, 72d Cong., 1st sess. source at confluence of Bayou Nezpique and Des (Contains latest published map.) Cannes. 1 Included in the Public Works Administration program Mar. 28, 1934. Local cooperation.-The work is subject to the condition that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, all rights-of- way and suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material during initial construction and for future maintenance as and when needed Terminal facilities.-There are several private wharves and ware- houses at Grand Chenier. These are small, ordinary wharves. There is a well-constructed public wharf at Lake Arthur, La., open without charge. At Mermentau, La., the Southern Pacific Railroad owns a long wharf, with a spur running to the wharf. There is another small landing and warehouse at this place open without charge. There is a large rice-storage warehouse on Bayou Nezpique. On Bayous des 818 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cannes and Nezpique there are a few private landing places and small wharves along the route, which are sufficient to meet the present de- mand of commerce and are open without charge. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project, except for the 9- by 100-foot channel, was completed in 1917; the 9- by 100-foot channel was completed in 1935. Channel conditions are good in the Mermentau River and in Bayou Nezpique and poor in Bayou Des Cannes. The total costs and expenditures (regular funds) under the existing project were $80,568.37, of which $27,580.35 was for new work and $52,988.02 for maintenance. The total costs and expenditures (Public Works funds) under the existing project were $29,974.42, all for new work. The total costs and expenditures, all funds, have been $110,542.79, of which $57,554.77 was for new work and $52,988.02 was for maintenance. Proposedoperations.-Nofunds are available and no operations pro- posed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to removing snags in Bayou Des Cannes by hired labor and Government plant during the months of November and December 1939. Cost and fiu ancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-_ $57, 554. 77 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_____________________________ 52, 988. 02 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938___________________ 110, 542. 79 Net total expenditures __- -- _-___ 110, 542. 79 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938______________________ 110, 542. 79 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work --....... _... $2, 670. 30 $27, 304. 12 . Cost of maintenance-... .. - _ __________-- 14, 907.35 $33. 06 -------------- -------- Total cost_---- -__---- 2, 670. 30 42, 211.47 33.06 .....- Total expended----- ----- 1, 153. 63 40, 840183 2, 920. 37 Allotted_ -_-_---.----- --- _ 45, 000. 00 -25. 58 -59. 59 .......................... Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance____--------------- ---------------------- $15, 000. 00 27. BAYOU PLAQUEMINE BRULE, LA. Location.-This stream rises in the southwestern part of St. Landry Parish and flows about 75 miles in a southwesterly direction, discharg- ing into Bayou des Cannes about 33/4 miles above Mermentau, La. The section under improvement is from the mouth for a distance of about 19 miles to near Crowley, La. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Estherwood and Mermentau quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low Gulf and bottom width of 60 feet from the mouth to a point RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 819 near Crowley, La., a distance of 19 miles, by dredging and removing obstructions. Under ordinary conditions the mean range of tide is about 2 inches at the mouth and nothing at the head, the extreme range being about 4 inches and nothing, respectively. Due to floods the variations of water surface are at times about 10 feet. The esti- mate of cost of new work, revised in 1913, was $33,000. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 789, 60th Cong., 1st sess.). There is no published map. Terminal facilities.-The town of Crowley has constructed a feeder canal from the end of the improvement to Crowley, and a warehouse at Crowley, both of which are open to all carriers without charge. Along the bayou landings are made on the banks. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was ccm- pleted in 1915. The channel is in good condition. The controlling depth on June 30, 1938, was 6 feet, mean low Gulf, available through- out the year. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $61,624.60, of which $32,759.90 was for new work and $28,864.70 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-There are no funds available and no opera- tions proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to removing snags by hired labor and Govern- ment plant during the months of January and February 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------- --- $32, 759. 90 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 28, 864. 70 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 624. 60 6--------------1, Net total expenditures----------------------------------------- 61, 624. 60 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 --------------------- 61, 624. 60 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance------------------------------------ 15 000. 00 28. CALCASIEU RIVER AND PASS, LA. Location.-Calcasieu River has its source in southwestern Louisi- ana, and flows in a generally southerly direction to the Gulf of Mexico. About 25 miles from the Gulf it debauches into Calcasieu Lake, which lake is about 18 miles long. The connection between the lake and the Gulf, about 7 miles long, is known as Calcasieu Pass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps, Lake Charles, West Lake, Moss Lake, HIackberry, Sweet Lake, Brown Lake, Holly Beach, Grand Bayou, and Cameron quadrangles.) Previous projects.-The original project for this improvement was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872. Appropria- tions were made by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1881, August 2, 1882, July 5, 1884, and August 11, 1888. The project was modified by the River and Harbor Acts of September 19, 1890, July 820 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 13, 1892, and September 22, 1922. The costs and expenditures prior to the adoption of the existing project were $690,764.51, of which $495,913.63 was for new work and $194,850.88 for maintenance. (For further details, see Annual Report for 1936, p. 719.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep and 250 feet wide from the wharves of the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District by way of Calcasieu River to the head of Chou- pique cut-off; thence by a land-and-water cut along the west shore of Calcasieu Lake; thence to and through Calcasieu Pass by a designated route to the Gulf of Mexico, subject to such change in alinement as is approved by the Chief of Engineers; the reconstruction and extension of the existing jetties initially to the seaward end of the east jetty, and further extension to the 15-foot depth contour if found advisable to reduce maintenance dredging costs; dredging a channel 30 feet deep and 250 feet wide between the jetties, and an approach channel 32 feet deep and 400 feet wide from the see end of the jetties to a depth of 32 feet in the Gulf of Mexico; also, for the improvement of the river from Lake Charles to Phillips Bluff by removing logs, snags, overhanging trees, and by dredging. Total length of improve- ment is 95.5 miles. Under ordinary conditions, the mean range of tide is 10 inches at the mouth, diminishing to zero at Phillips Bluff, the extreme range being 14 inches and zero, respectively The estimate of cost for new work. iricluding $3,400,000 for the extension of the jetties to the 15-foot contour, revised in 1937, is $9,260,000. The latest (1937) approved estimate for cost of main- tenance is $250,000 annually for the first 3 years, and $190,000 annually thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Modification of original project of 1872, dated H. Ex. Doc. No. 46, 46th Cong., 3d May 12, 1881, provided for general improve- sess. and A. R. 1881, p. 1301. ment of the river from Phillips Bluff to the mouth by removing logs, snags, and overhang- ing trees, and by dredging. Aug. 26, 1937 Channel 30 feet deep and 250 feet wide from the H. Doc. No. 299, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Lake Charles docks to the Gulf of Mexico. (contains latest published map). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, provides that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way not less than 500 feet in width, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent main- tenance as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages, including those to the rice industry due to the construction works. Local interests have begun work on obtaining the required rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas; this will be completed prior to June 30, 1938. Under date of January 5, 1922, a permit was granted by the Assist- ant Secretary of War to the police jury of Calcasieu Parish to enlarge this river where necessary between Lake Charles and the eastern end of the Calcasieu-Sabmne section of the Intracoastal Waterway to a depth of 30 feet over a bottom width of 125 feet. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities at the Port of Lake Charles are owned by the Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal Dis- RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 821 trict and operated by a board of commissioners. In addition to the municipally owned terminals, there are several privately owned and operated wharf structures located on the existing ship channel. The terminal facilities are reported to be often taxed beyond their capacity. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been performed under the existing project and no expenditures have been made. The controlling depths at mean, low Gulf on June 30, 1938, are as follows: Over the bar at the mouth of the river, 9 feet; through Calcasieu Pass, 12 feet; through Calcasieu Lake, 51/2 feet; from the head of Calcasieu Lake to Lake Charles, 30 feet; and from Lake Charles to Phillips Bluff, 5 feet. The jetties are in fair condition, and the channel is in good condition as far upstream as Lake Charles and poor above Lake Charles. Proposed operations.-The allotment of $1,000,000 will be applied as follows: New work (by contract): Dredging a 30- by 250-foot channel from Lake Charles to a point near the west shore of Calcasieu Lake, about 20 miles below Lake Charles, during the period Sept. 15, 1938, to Sept. 15, 1939 ------------- $975, 000 By hired labor and Government plant: Surveys of Calcasieu Pass and Gulf channel area, during the period Aug. 15, 1938, to June 30, 1939------------------------ 25, 000 Total ------------ ----------------------------- 1, 000, 000 The sum of $1,500,000 can be profitably expended for new work during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to dredging a 30- by 250-foot channel from a point near the west shore of Calcasieu Lake, about 20 miles below Lake Charles, to a point about 32 miles below Lake Charles. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------- $495, 913. 63 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------- 194, 850. 88 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 690, 764. 51 Net total expenditures- 90, 764. 51 6------------------ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 690, 764. 51 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1.936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------- -------------- .------------- ------------------------ Cost of maintenance ........------------- ---- --..--------------- $6, 725. 33 .... . --- Total expended------............------------------..---.--- 6, 725. 33 Allotted-.. ..........-..- -- -.. ........ $25, 000 -18 274. 67 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938_-------------------------------$1, 000, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 199---------------------- 1, 000, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------------------------------- 8, 260, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work '-,--------------------- 500, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 822 REPORT OF CHIEF OF *ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 29. LAKE CHARLES DEEP WATER CHANNEL, LA. Location.-The Lake Charles Deep Water Channel, 24.9 miles in length, extends from the Calcasieu River to the Sabine River, follow- ing the Calcasieu-Sabine section of the Intracoastal Waterway. The channel has access to deep water through the Sabine River, Sabine- Neches Canal, Port Arthur Canal, and Sabine Pass to the Gulf of Mexico. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1116 and U. S. Geological Survey maps Moss Lake, Black Lake, Cameron Farms quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for the maintenance of a channel 30 feet deep, with a bottom width of 125 feet, from Calcasieu River to the Sabine River. Under ordinary conditions, the mean range of tide is 2 to 3 inches; variations of 1 to 2 feet may be experienced due to high water on the Sabine or Calcasieu River. The estimated cost of the work, made in 1931, is $50,000 for the first initial maintenance and $30,000 annually thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug.30, 19351_ Maintenance of channel 30 feet by 125 feet from H. Doc. No. 172, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Lake Charles, La., to Sabine River. Aug. 26,1937_ Section of Calcasieu River from Intracoastal H. Doc. No. 299, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Waterway to Lake Charles dropped from exist- (Modifying project for Calcasieu ing project. River and Pass.) 1 Included in the P. W. A. program Jan. 3, 1934. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-None. (See project for Calcasieu River and Pass.~ Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging under contract was performed during the period from January 17 through March 15, 1938. The work consisted of removing shoals so as to obtain a 30- by 125-foot channel from Lake Charles to the Sabine River; 737,346 cubic yards of material were removed from the shoal areas. The total costs were $66,869.76, and the total ex- penditures were $67,597.76, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging under con- tract was completed; the channel is in fair condition. The control- ling depth on June 30, 1938, was 30 feet. The total costs were $146,447.39, of which $79,577.63 was Public Works funds. The total expenditures were $147,175.39, all for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available, and no operations are proposed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $120,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for maintenance dredging under contract during the period September 1, 1939, to January 31, 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 823 Cost and flnancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___________ ___ ____ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ -____-_____--_____ $146, 447. 39 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ______----- - 146, 44' 39 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ___-. _________--------- 735. 65 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 --___________---- -- ___ 147, 183. 04 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 7. 65 Net total expenditures ---- _____---- ______-____-_ 147, 175. 39 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ .. __- .___-----______-_--- 2, 402.24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_______________ 149, 577. 63 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new work -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..- . . . . . . . --- Cost of maintenance .--- $6, 628. 09 $72, 949. 54 $66, 869. 76 Total expended 5, 143. 21 74, 434. 42 67, 597. 76 Allotted - -- - -- -- - - 80, 000. 00 -422. 37 ------------- - ---.... ..... . 70, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------- $70, 000.00 Gross amount expended_------------ 67, 597. 76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 2, 402. 24 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------------------- 7. 65 Balance available June 30, 1938__________________-- 2, 394. 59 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938- ------------ 735. 65 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------------- 3, 130. 24 Amount that can be profitably expended- -in fiscal year ending June - --- -- --- -- --- - 1 - - - -- - - 30, 1940, for maintenance _______ ________ 120,000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 30. REMOVING THE WATER HYACINTH (LOUISIANA) Location.-Lakes and streams tributary to the Gulf coast. Existing project.-This project provides for the extermination or removal of plants from the navigable waters of the States of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, so far as they are or may become an obstruction to navigation, by any mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever; for the construction and operation of boats equipped with suitable machinery for such removal; and for the con- struction and operation of booms to prevent the drifting of plants from one stream to another. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $92,000. 824 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Made appropriations for the States of Florida and H. Doc. No. 91, 55th Cong.. 3d sess. Louisiana and provided for the extermination or removal of plants, the building of boats, and the establishment of booms. June 13, 1902 Authorized the use of mechanical, chemical, or other means whatsoever. Mar. 3, 1905 Made the appropriation available for the State of Texas. Mar. 3, 1905 In making appropriations for Florida, provided Mar.Mar.2, 1907 2,1907 [ that no chemical process injurious to cattle shall be used. July 25, 1912 Made the appropriation available for the State of Mississippi and also made available for use in that State the operating plant pertaining to the work in Louisiana. July 27, 1916 Made the appropriation available for the State of Alabama. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities of the various streams from which hyacinths were removed are described in the reports for the improvement of these streams. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. spray boat Chene sprayed a total of 9,268,840 square yards of water hyacinths in Bayous Barataria, Bedico, Black, Bonfouca, Cutler, Desir, La- fourche, Liberty, Middle, Teche, Segnette, and Stinking, Dupre Cut, Intracoastal Waterway, and the Natalbany, Ponchatoula, Tickfaw, and Vermilion Rivers. The mechanical hyacinth destruction plant Kenny was put in op- eration in October 1937, and crushed a total of 7,078,088 square yards of hyacinths and alligator grass in Bayous Bedico, Boeuf, Chevreuil, Des Allemands, Grand, Gauche, Middle, Segnette, and Pass Manchac and its feeder streams, and the Amite, Natalbany, and Ponchatoula Rivers. A total of 3,563,674 square yards of hyacinth and alligator grass was removed by hand and small conveyors from Bayous Black, Little Black, Cane, Des Allemands, DeLarge, Grand Caillou, LeCarpe, La- fourche, and Terrebonne, and the Intracoastal Waterway. The spray boat Chene was taken out of operation in October 1937. Experiments were continued with mechanical means of removal and three small conveyors were built under contract and put into opera- tion in June 1938, which brought the total number of small conveyors in use to four. Booms were repaired and new structures placed to block certain feeder streams in an effort to limit the drift from infested areas. Experimental work was carried on to improve equipment and increase efficiency of plant. The total costs were $80,258.16, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $80,218.35. Condition at end of fiscal year.-From 1900 to 1902 a boat with suitable machinery for removing and crushing the hyacinth was op- erated. From that time until 1936 the hyacinth were controlled by spraying with a solution of arsenic and soda, hand removal, and booms. The use of arsenic and soda and hand-removal methods are being discarded. Present methods of control are by means of a RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 825 crushing plant, power-operated conveyors, and booms. Considerable benefit has resulted to navigation. The total costs were $987,899.86, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $981,799.81. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $100,002.39, including accounts receivable, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- $6, 776. 94 By hired labor and Government plant: Maintenance removal by floating plant, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939--------------------------------------------- ---- 42, 000. 00 Removal by hand and small conveyor, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939---------------------------------------------------- 44, 500. 00 Exclusion by structures, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939---------- 2, 572. 00 Experimental work, July 1, 1938 to June 30, 1939 1------------- 1, 200. 00 Surveys, inspections, July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939______-_____ 2, 953. 45 Total-------------------------------------------------- 100, 002. 39 The additional amount of $152,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: By hired labor and Government plant: Maintenance removal by floating plant, July 1, 1939, to June 30, 1940_ $74, 000 Removal by hand and small conveyors, July 1, 1939, to June 30, 1940_ 66, 000 Exclusion by structures, July 1, 1939, to June 30, 1940 ___________ 5, 000 Experimental work, July 1, 1939, to June 30, 1940------------------ 2, 000 Surveys, inspections, July 1, 1939, to June 30, 1940------------- --- 5, 000 Total 52, 000 1------------------- Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_--------------------------- $987, 899. 86 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938---___-- ___- 987, 899. 86 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- - 676. 89 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-_____________ __ - 988, 576. 75 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----- ----------- __--- 6, 776. 94 Net total expenditures_______--_____-- -__ 981, 799. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938________-------____---______ 100, 002. 39 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_____________1, 1, 081,802. 20 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work__- Cost of maintenance....------------.. $44, 556. 95 $66, 528. 99 $63, 784. 76 $63. 722. 46 $80, 258. 16 Total expended---------------................ 44, 869. 51 27, 886. 34 59, 336. 03 63, 499. 01 80, 218. 35 Allotted.......---------------------- 66, 752. 63 43, 789. 63 90, 600. 00 -14, 556. 64 165, 600. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--__---------_-- __--_--- $14, 620. 74 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937------------------- $83, 600.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 11, 1938 $82, 000. 00 165, 600. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------------- 180, 220. 74 Gross amount expended----- ----- - ___ $80, 620. 53 826 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Less reimbursements collected_ -_______---------$402. 18 $80, 218. 35 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_----------- 100, 002. 39 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- , 776. 94 Balance available June 30, 1938-__-- - ----------- ___- 93, 225. 45 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------- ----------- 676. 89 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ----------------- 93, 902. 34 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 1__ -- 152, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 31. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $81,523.45; the expenditures were $85,560.98. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $84,702.22, including accounts receivable, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 in payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $82,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 _________________________ $959,034. 26 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ___ 959, 034. 26 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 __.-------- 3, 278. 54 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 62, 312. 80 9---------------------------- Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938____________________ 855. 09 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_________________________ 963, 167. 89 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------- 4, 449. 08 Net total expenditures__--------------------------------- 958, 718. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-- ________________________ 83, 847. 13 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938________________ 1, 042, 565. 94 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .-------. . .. . . . ..------- Cost of maintenance .....-----------. $36, 029. 91 $48, 989. 41 $55, 741. 65 $75, 463. 91 $81, 523. 45 .... Total expended ---------------- 35, 510. 04 46, 474. 85 55, 722. 16 71, 976. 68 85, 560. 98 Allotted.... .. 55, 899. 99 ......---------------------- 52, 609. 34 50, 511. 60 30, 907. 13 165, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_______________________________ $4, 408. 11 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936----------------------- $20, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937______________ 75, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938_------------ _ 70, 000. 00 165, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-_ ... 169, 408. 11 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 827 gross amount expended____________________________ $94, 499. 03 Less reimbursements collected-_____-___- ___ ----- 8, 938. 05 $85, 560. 98 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 _______________________ 83, 847. 13 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 , 233. 84 6___________________ Balance available June 30, 1938 -- ____-______-______ 77, 613. 29 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-- 855. 09 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--- -- ___________ 78, 488. 38 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1---------------------------------- 82, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 32. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30,1938 Estimated Name of project port see amount re- annual quired to report New work Mainte- complete for- nance 1. Big Pigeon and Little Pigeon Bayous, La.----------- 1936 _....___.. $37,669. 20 (2) 2. Atchafalaya River, Morgan City to Gulf of Mexico, La.1__-----___-- __-_--___----------.. 1930 $501, 963.23 152,765. 14 (2) 3. Bayou Queue de Tortue, 3 La.'--------------------..1924 33, 355.18 4, 276.10 (2) 4. Vinton Waterway, La. .---. - _1 1937 --------------------------............ $14, 000 1Channels adequate for commerce. 2Completed. 3Local cooperation not complied with. 33. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undis tributed costs June 30, 1938---------------------------- $1, 055, 741. 41 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 82, 307. 73 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ------- 1, 1--138, 049. 14 Minuss accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------_, 89, 454. 52 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 1, 048, 594. 62 Unexl pended balance June 30, 1938------ ----------------------- 364, 772. 23 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------1, 413, 366. 85 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Totalexpended __------ ----- . $1, 150, 736.76 $-71, 217. 68 $105, 373. 95 $-136, 298.41 Allotted____ .------------------- 1, 253, 442. 02 -28, 725. 33 126, 894. 00 61, 756. 16 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ -- ___ $166, 717. 66 Amount allotted from War Department Appropri- ation Act approved May 15, 1936__-_______- -$82, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937 _________ 127, 103. 47 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938_ ---------- 200, 000. 00 409, 103. 47 Amount to be accounted for ____--____---_______- 575, 821. 13 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--_------------_ 347, 347. 31 Net amount to be accounted for_.....__. _--------------- 228, 473. 82 828 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Gross amount expended __-- - $1, 201, 963. 12 $-------- Less: Reimbursements collected --- $969, 665. 47 Receipts from sales_----------- 368, 596.06 1, 338, 261. 53 -- $136, 298. 41 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------- 3,64, 772. 23 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_________ - $80, 249. 31 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------- 10, 600. 69 90, 850. 00 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------_ 273, 922.23 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 .------------------ - - 82, 307. 73 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938__-- -__-- 356, 229. 96 34. DESIGN OF BAYOU SORREL LOCK An allotment of $20,000 was made from the appropriation for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries, carried in the War Depart- ment Appropriation Act approved April 9, 1935, to be applied to the making of preliminary surveys, design, and preparation of specifica- tions for a lock to be constructed in the Atchafalaya Basin protection levee. Paragraph 2 of Special Orders, No. 2, dated January 5, 1938, of the Chief of Engineers, appointed a board of officers to recommend the location and type of structure to be placed in the East Atchafalaya Basin protection levee. A survey of a route around Lake Palourde and preliminary estimates of the cost of improvements in the area were made during the fiscal year. The costs during the fiscal year were $4,139.52 and the expenditures were $4,454.84. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $6,774.32 and the total expenditures were $6,782.36. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, $13,217.62, will be applied to the activities of the special board and in further studies and design work in connection with the problem. Funds required for the fiscal year 1940 cannot be estimated at this time. Cost and financial summary --- Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 _______-____ ______________ $6, 774. 32 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 19-38 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 -------- ___ 6, 774. 32 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938______________________.. 74. 49 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ____---. __.____________ 6, 848. 81 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1988_______---- ___--__-____ - 66. 45 Net total expenditures ________________________------ ___ 6, 782. 36 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938______---______--- ---- _ ______ 13, 217.64 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938__-- ________ _ 20, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work______-__- --- -________.... __- - - $2, 140. 63 $494. 17 $4, 139. 52 Cost of maintenance-...---------------- - - - - - - ----------- ------------. Total expended....--------------------_ -- 2, 140. 63 186. 89 4, 454. 84 Allotted----.............................. .... 20, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-FIRST NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 829 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 _--__----------------- $17, 672. 48 Gross amount expended__------------------------ $4, 531. 35 Less reimbursements collected---___-------------------- 76. 51 4, 454. 84 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938- -_---.--.__ _ 13, 217. 64 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 100. 00 Balance available June 30, 1938_________________________ 13, 117.64 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- 74. 49 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938__---- - 13, 192. 13 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress Atchafalaya River, and Rivers and Harbors Atchafalaya Bay Ship Committee resolu- Channel, La. tion, Apr. 4, 1938. Black Bayou, La.._.-__ ... ............ ..do .... _-_do___ Boston Canal, La. .__.. Calcasieu River and Rivers and Harbors July 15, 1937 House, 299, 75th Cong., Favorable. Pass, La. Committee resolu- 1stsess. tion, May 6, 1935. Chefuncte River and River and Harbor ........................ Bogue Falia, La., Act, June 20, 1938. from Lake Pontchar- train to Covington. Chevreuil Bayou, La --- Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 4, 1938. Du Large Bayou, La .- ----. do___ .... _ ... . Dupre Bayou, La_ _- River and Harbor July 22,1937 House, 321, 75th Cong., Do. Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 1stsess. Franklin Canal, La- -_- Rivers and Harbors -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --.- -. Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 4, 1938. Grand Bayou Pass, La__ S e n a t e committee Apr. Senate committee, 6, 1938 Do. resolution, Aug. 6, 166, 75th Cong., 3d 1937. sess. Grand Caillou and Le River and Harbor - - - - - - - - - Carpe Bayous, La. Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 4, 1938. ........................ Houm a-Terrebonne .....--- do............. Ship Canal, La. .. . - - - - - - Indian Bayou, La....... River and Harbor ........................ Act, June 20, 1938. ........................ Isle de Cane Bayou, La. --....-- do ............ ... -- - -- - Kinney Coulee, La __ -- ._---do ........ ........................ Lafourche Bayou, La -. S en at e committee resolution, Mar. 29, 1937. Lake Charles Deep River and Harbor July 15, 1937 House, 299, 75th Cong., Do. Water Channel, La. Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 1stsess. Lake Charles Ship ..--...- -.... do-................ do--............do..-............ Do. Canal, La., from Lake Charles to Gulf of Mexico. L'Ea Bleu Bayou, La___ River and Harbor Act, June 20, 1938. Louisiana and Texas Rivers and Harbors Intracoastal Water- Committee resolu- way, modify project tion, June 8, 1938. for Harvey locks and canals. Louisiana a n d Texas S e n a t e committee Intracoastal W ate r- resolution, July 5, way from Mississippi 1938. River at or near New Orleans, La., to Ccr- pus Christi, Texas. Mermentau River, La._ Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion, June 19, 1936. Mississippi River, vi- Rivers and Harbors Apr. 19,1938 House, 597, 75th Cong.. Do. cinity of New Orleans, Committee resolu- 3d sess. La. tion, July 6, 1937. Do -_ - - - - - - River and Harbor _ - do........ .....do- ............. Do. Act, Aug. 26. 1937. Mississippi River be- Rivers and Harbors ...do ..... -....do -____------ - - -- Do. tween Baton Rouge committee resolu- and New Orleans, La. tion, Mar. 25, 1938. 830 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tions Mississippi River, Senate Committee res- ----- ---- -- ' mouth of. olution, Nov. 18, 1937. Do....---------. Rivers and Harbors committee resolu- ------------------------ ------------------------ tion, Nov. 17, 1937. --------- '--- Mobile, Ala., to New Rivers and Harbors ------------------------ Orleans, La., Intra- committe eresolu- coastal Waterway. tion, May 12, 1938. New Iberia, La.,to Gulf River and Harbor ------------------------ of Mexico, deep-water Act, Aug. 26, 1937. channel from. Pontchartrain Lake, Rivers and Harbors ------------------------ La., harbor of refuge Committee resolu- at port of New Or- tion Feb. 2, 1937. leans, La. Pontchartrain Lake, River and Harbor La., between New Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Basin Canal and In- dustrial Canal, harbor of refuge. Portage Bayou and Del- River and Harbor --------------- ------------------------ cambre Canal, La. Act, June 20, 1938. Queue de Tortue Bayou, Rivers and Harbors --------------- ------------------------ La. Committee resolu- tion, Apr. 4, 1938. Teche Bayou, La., up- River and Harbor --------------- ------------------------ per portion, improve- Act, Aug. 26, 1937. ment for navigation and flood control. Teche-Vermilion Water- River and Harbor way, La., improve- Act, June 20, 1938. ment for navigation, flood control, and other water uses. Terre aux Boeuf and River and Harbor Delacroix Island, La. Committee resolu- tion, May 12, 1938. Tigre Bayou to town of Erath, La. Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- -------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - tion, Apr. 4, 1938. Violet Canal Route, La_. River and Harbor Act, June 20, 1938. Welsh, La., waterway ----.... do .------------ from, to Intracoastal Waterway via Bayou Lacassine, also acqui- sition of Welsh Water- way. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Date trans-Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. tion Congress Mermentau River, La_ Flood Control Act, Sept. 23, 1937 - _ _- - ---------- - Unfavorable. June 22, 1936. Teche Bayou, La., up- Rivers and Harbors . ------------------ per portion, improve- Act, Aug. 26, 1937. ment for navigation and flood control. Teche-Vermilion Water- Rivers and Harbors way, La., improve- Act, June 20, 1938. ment for navigation, flood control and other water uses. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SECOND NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 831 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE SECOND NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT This district embraces the watersheds of Bayou Pierre, Miss.; Homo- chitto River, Miss.; Buffalo River, Miss.; and Bayou Sara, La., in western central Mississippi and in the northwestern portion of Louis- iana east of the Mississippi River, extending from just below Vicks- burg, Miss., to Baton Rouge, La., also in Louisiana west of the Mis- sissippi River from the south bank of the Red River from its junction with the Mississippi River near Angola to Alexandria, thence west to Wilda, including the watersheds of the Atchafalaya River and tribu- tary streams to Morgan City, La. District Engineer: Lt. Col. W. F. Tompkins, Corps of Engineers. Division Engineer: Brig. Gen. H. B. Ferguson, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS (FLOOD CONTROL) Page Page 1. Homochitto River, Miss-...... 831 3. Bayou des Glaises, La.__--___ 834 2. Buffalo River, Miss--------- 834 1. HOMOCHITTO RIVER, MISS. Location.-The project is located along the Homochitto River in Adams and Wilkinson Counties, Miss. (See Mississippi River Com- mission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 250,000.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of channel im- provements and related works for flood control in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers. The estimated cost is $150,000. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, and modified by Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See page 8. The conditions of local coopera- tion have been fulfilled as required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Regular funds-New work-Contract: A total of 18,159 cubic yards of material was ex- cavated during the year, costing $2,235.33. Operations were retarded due to adverse weather and river conditions. Hired labor: Surveys, inspection, and supervision of W. P. A. forces engaged in clearing and snagging operations were performed with regular funds at a cost of $4,522.99. E. R. A. funds-New work-Hired labor: Clearing and snagging operations were performed, a total of 83 acres was cleared, costing $18,341.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is 49 percent O complete. The channel between stations 105+ 00 and 109+ 00 is com- plete; other excavation work is in partial status. All clearing under the present subproject has been completed. Remaining to be done is the excavation of approximately 231,850 cubic yards, over a length of 2.2 miles. Total costs to date have been $25,099.35, of which $6,758.32 were from regular funds, and $18,341.03 from Emergency Relief funds. The expenditures have been $24,295.77, of which $5,994.34 were from regular funds, and $18,301.43 from Emergency Relief funds. 10111 0--38--pt. 1, vol. 1- 53 832 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.--Thebalance of regular funds unexpended on June 30, 1938, amounting to $25,295.66, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938____ ---------------------------- _--_ $763.98 New work: Complete, during the coming year, existing contract for ---------------------------------------- channel excavations_ 16, 795. 92 To perform by hired labor, surveys, and investigations for new work upstreamward of the upper limit of the new channel now under con- tract ----------- --- ---------------------- 3, 500. 00 To perform by hired labor, additional clearing, snagging, and channel improvement at various localities where needed______________--- 4, 235. 76 25, 295. 66 The balance of Emergency Relief funds unexpended June 30, 1938, amounting to $408.57, will be revoked. The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1940 for completion of the project. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------------- $6,758. 32 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938____________ 6,758. 32 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ______________---___ _ 763. 98 Net total expenditures________------------------- 5,994. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938__ ___________________________ 25, 295. 66 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_________________ 31, 290.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .......---------------- Cost of new work .......-- --------------------------------.. $6,758. 32 Cost of maintenance . ----- ----- ------------- --.-------------- -------------- - -- ----------- Total expended........-------------------------------------------------- ---- 5, 994. 34 Allotted--------------.---------------- ------------- ------------- 31, 290. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--------------------------- $31,290. 00 Gross amount expended __________-----___________ 5, 994.34 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_______________________ 25,295.66 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938___________________ $333. 60 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_______________ 18, 050. 88 18, 384. 48 Balance available June 30, 1938_-- ---------- 6, 911. 18 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------ ---- -- -- -- - -- --- 100, 000. 00 - Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work -- ______----____________ __ 100, 000. 00 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------- 18, 341. 03 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 18, 341. 03 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SECOND NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 833 -------- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------ -.. - -__ - $39.60 Net total expenditures--- -__-_____--_____ 18, 301. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -------------------------- -- 408. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 _______- ____ 18, 710.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ......--------------------------..............----------............----------...........----------- $18, 341.03 Cost ofmaintenance-------------------- ------ -- .--------- ---------------------- .------------- Total expended .--.--.-- ---.... ------------------------------------------------------...... 18, 301.43 Allotted .---....--....---------... ------------- -------------- -------------- 18, 710. 00 -----............-------.. Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937 ----------------------------------- $18, 710. 00 Gross amount expended-- ________------- - - - 18, 301. 43 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_----------- __________ 408. 57 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------- ___ -___ 408. 57 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCOIAL SUMMARY FOR HOMOCHITTO RIVER, MISS. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---------- ___ -_____-$25, 099. 35 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ___--___ 25, 099. 35 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938______________________ 803. 58 Net total expenditures--_---------___ 24, 295. 77 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_____________________________ 25, 704. 23 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938______________ 50, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost ofnew work ......-------------------------------------------- -------------- $25, 099. 35 Cost ofmaintenance .------. .------------ ------------------ ------------- -------------- ------------- Total expended ............-----------.....------------- ----------------------........-------------- 24, 295. 77 ----------------------------------------..----..... .............. 50, 000. 00 ---....... Allotted---......----.... Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--------------- -------------------- $50,000.00 Gross amount expended_---_ -------------------------- 24, 295. 77 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___ ------------------ 25, 704. 23 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 __----------------------- 18, 793.05 Balance available June 30, 1.938------------------------- 6, 911. 18 Amount (estimated) 1required to be appropriated for completion - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -- - --- --- ---- - - -- - - of existing projects 100, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June --- --------- --------- -- - - - - - - - - -- 30, 1940, for new work ------ 100, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 834 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 2. BUFFALO RIVER, MISS. Location.-The project is located along the Buffalo River in Wil- kinson County, Miss. (See Mississippi River Commission Alluvial Valley map, scale 1:250,000.) Exi&&ting project.-This provides for channel improvement, removal of log jams, constructing minor cut-offs and earth dams and reduc- tion of flood heights. Estimated construction cost, $35,000. Esti- mated cost of lands and damages, $850. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. The conditions of local coopera- tion cannot be fulfilled. There exists at this time no agency with legal authority to grant the necessary cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work performed. Proposed operations.-No funds are available, and no work is contemplated, since the conditions of local cooperation cannot be ful- filled at this time. 3. BAYOU DES GLAISES, LA. Location.-Red River Basin, diversion ditch from Moreauville, La., to borrow pits of West Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee at Lake Bayou, La. (See Mississippi River Commission Alluvial Val- ley map, scale 1: 250,000.) Existing project.-To provide a controlled relief outlet for Bayou des Glaises when the Bordelonville floodgate is closed. Revised esti- mate of costs, 1938, $161,000 for construction and $46,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Con- trol Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. The conditions of local coopera- tion have been fulfilled. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Regular funds-new work-contract: A total of 912,698 cubic yards of material was ex- cavated during the year at a cost of $46,826.64. Regular funds and Emergency Relief funds-new work-hired labor: Clearing over a length of 322.5 stations was done at a cost of $16,468.37 of regular funds and $20,837.87 of Emergency Relief funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project is 51 percent com- plete. Channel is complete over 98 stations; other excavation work is in partial status. All clearing under the project has been com- pleted. Remaining to be done is the excavation of approximately 987,302 cubic yards. Total costs to date have been $84,132.88, of which $63,295.01 were from regular funds and $20,837.87 from Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures have been $79,988, of which $59,150.13 were from regular funds and $20,837.87 from Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-Thebalance of regular funds unexpended on July 1, 1938, amounted to $81,849.87 and will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 19,38---..----------------------------- $4, 144. 88 New work: Complete during July and August 1938 existing contract for channel excavation_--------__---- - 53, 569. 36 Balance available for revocation ----------- 24, 135. 63 Total_--_--- - - . 849. 87 81-----------1, No operations are contemplated for the fiscal year 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-SECOND NEW ORLEANS, LA., DISTRICT 835 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938______________----------------- $63, 295. 01 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_---______-- -___-- __ -__ ---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 3, 295. 01 6-------------- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938________-- ________------ 4, 144. 88 Net total expenditures______-----_---- _ 59, 150. 13 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938______-------------- ------- 81, 849. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938________________-- 141, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -----------------------------.... ... $63, 295. 01 Cost of maintenance ........ -.------- -.............- - I--- -------- - - - ---- -------- Total expended.--------------------------- ----------- -- 59, 150. 13 Allotted......---------- .. -------------- ------------------------- -------------- 141, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937_____________ __-$191, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment- __ _____--- 50, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_______-__-__-_____----- 141, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ______-- _____----------59, 150. 13 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 _________ - -_______- 81, 849. 87 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--- $529. 54 -- $___-------- Amount covered by uncompleted contracts__------- -64, 487. 05 65, 016. 59 Balance available June 30, 1938_ ----- __ _----16, 833. 28 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938______________________________ $20, 837. 87 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938______ ____ 20, 837. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30', 1938__-- --- __-________ 20, 837. 87 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work . . . .... . ... I_ _ _-------- - - $20, 837. 87 Cost of maintenance .......... .. .... ..-... I-.. -- Total expended- ...... _ _____ -.. 20, 837. 87 Allotted-----_ - ------ --------- --------------- __-- 20, 837. 87 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 _______________________________ $50, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment______-------- . 29, 162. 13 Net amount to be accounted for ________ - _____--______ 20, 837. 87 Gross amount expended-_____- __-__ -__________ - - __ -___ 20, 837. 87 836 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR BAYOU DES GLAISES, LA. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------$84, 132. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------------- 84, 132. 88 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_________________________ 4; 144. 88 Net total expenditures__.. ________---- -- 79, 988. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_____________________________ 81, 849. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_____________ 161, 837. 87 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- .......... . ....------------------------------------------- - --.... $84, 132. 88 C ost of m aintenan ce ...........................- ------------- -- ----. . .. ----... . . ------ ------- Total expended------- -- -------------- 79, 988. 00 Allotted.................------------........-------------- -------------- -------------- ---------- 161, 837. 87 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937______________________ ___ - ____ $241, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_____ -------- 79, 162. 13 Net amount to be accounted for 1______________------161, 837. 87 Gross amount expended____________-_________________ 79, 988. 00 Balance unexpended June 30. 1938__________ _____ 81, 849. 87 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 _____--____________________ 65, 016. 59 Balance available June 30, 1938____-------- 16, 833.28 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions Locality Locality Authorization Date trans- mitted to Document No menda- menda- Congress tion Rapides. Boeuf, Cocodrie Bayous and Flood Control Act, watersheds thereof, from their source June 28, 1938. in Rapides Parish to outlet in St. Landry Parish, La. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT This district includes the rivers and harbors in the State of Texas, exclusive of the watershed of the Red River and its tributaries and the watershed of the Brazos River above Washington, Tex. It also includes Johnsons Bayou, La. District engineer: Lt. Col. E. H. Marks, Corps of Engineers, to July 28, 1937, and Lt. Col. F. S. Besson, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer: Col. F. B. Wilby, Corps of Engineers. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 837 IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Sabine-Neches Waterway, 11. Dickinson Bayou, Tex ..... 871 Tex_ 837 12. Freeport Harbor, Tex ..... 872 2. The Louisiana and Texas In- 13. Channel from Pass Cavallo tracoastal Waterway from to Port Lavaca, Tex .... 875 the Mississippi River at or 14. Port Aransas-Corpus Christi near New Orleans, La., to Waterway, Tex ......... 877 Corpus Christi, Tex. (Sa- 15. Brazos Island Harbor, Tex- 882 bine River-Corpus Christi 16. Houston Ship Channel and section) - 844 Buffalo Bayou, Tex. (flood 3. Galveston Harbor, Tex --- 851 control)._ ___-___--- 886 4. Galveston Channel, Tex -.. 854 17. Examinations, surveys, and 5. Channel from Galveston Har- contingencies (general) _ 888 bor to Texas City, Tex___ 857 18. Other projects for which no 6. Channel to Port Bolivar, estimates are submitted. 889 Tex------------------ 860 19. Plant allotment_---- 889 7. Houston Ship Channel, Tex_ 862 20. Preliminary examinations 8. Anahuac Channel, Tex -... 867 and surveys for flood con- 9. Cedar Bayou, Tex___ - 868 trol_------------------- 891 10. Clear Creek, Tex_________ 870 1. SABINE-NECHES WATERWAY, TEX. Location.-This is a consolidation of the old improvements of "Harbor at Sabine Pass and Port Arthur Canal" and "Sabine-Neches Canal, including Sabine River to Orange and Neches River to Beau- mont, Tex." Sabine Pass is on the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 58 miles east of Galveston and 280 miles west of Southwest Pass, Mississippi River. It connects Sabine Lake with the Gulf of Mexico. The Port Arthur Canal extends from near the upper end of Sabine Pass to the Port Arthur docks at the mouth of Taylors Bayou, a distance of 7 miles. Near its upper end the Sabine-Neches Canal joins and extends to the mouths of the Neches and Sabine Rivers. The waterway next extends up the Neches River to Beaumont and up the Sabine River to Orange. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 517 and 533.) Previous projects.-The original project for improvement of Sabine Pass was adopted by River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1875, and subsequent projects and modifications by River and Harbor Acts of August 2, 1882, June 3, 1896, June 13, 1902, and June 19, 1906. The Port Arthur Canal was conveyed to the United States free of cost in 1906, and the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912, incorporated it in the project. The Sabine and Neches Rivers were first improved under the River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, and March 3, 1899, and the Sabine-Neches Canal was first improved under the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1905, and March 2, 1907. The project was enlarged by the River and Harbor Acts of February 27, 1911, July 25, 1912, March 2, 1919, and September 22, 1922. The cost and expenditures prior to the adoption of the existing project were $7,560,508.29, of which $5,180,831.51 was charged to new ,_.8~-e-P-=-I" work and $2,379,676.78 charged to maintenance. In addition, $577,- 506.78 was expended from contributed funds for new work, of which $111,348.55 was for construction of the guard lock and $466,158.23 for dredging. For further details, see page 1863 of Annual Report for 1915 for the Sabine and Neches Rivers, Sabine Pass, and Port Arthur Canal, and page 985 of the report for 1916 for Sabine-Neches Canal. (See also pp. 1100 and 1105 of Annual Report for 1921 and p. 874 of Annual Report for 1926.) 838 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Existing project.--The existing project dimensions provided for in the various channels and basins comprising the waterway are shown in the following tabulation: Adopted project dimensions Section of Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex. be-n Deept Bottom width in feet low mean low Gulf level Sabine Pass outer bar _ .. _ 800------------------------- ...--------------------------------- 36 Sabine Pass jetty channel ------------------------------- 500 at inner end, increasing (1) to 800 at outer end. Sabine Pass ----------------------------------------- 500 ....- 34 Sabine Pass anchorage basin__... ...........___ ________ ___... . 800 by 3,000 long, exclusive 34 of channel. Port Arthur Canal .... .......------------------------------------ 400-------------------------- 34 Port Arthur: East turning basin --------------------------------- 420 by 1,800long -----..... 34 West turning basin -------------------------------- .. 325 by 1,700 long ......... 34 Channel from Port Arthur west turning basin to Taylors Bayou 250-------------------------- 34 turning basin. Taylors Bayou turning basin......---------------------------- 150 to 1,000 by 2,900 long - 34 Sabine-Neches Canal: Port Arthur Canal to mouth of Neches River-------------350-------------------------- 34 Mouth of Neches River to mouth of Sabine River _.--.. 125 30 Neches River, mouth to lower end of Smiths Bluff cut-off.... 350---- 34 Neches River, lower end of Smiths Bluff cut-off to Beaumont 300 34 turning basin, including cut-offs. Beaumont turning basin------------ _--------- ------------- 500 by 1,500 long ------------ 34 Beaumont turning-basin extension_------------------------_ 350 by 2,000 long .......... 34 Sabine River, mouth to cut-off near Orange _ 125_____ 30 Sabine River, Orange municipal wharf _ -------------------- 200 by 3,000 long ------------ 30 Sabine River, cut-off to Orange turning basin----, 150 _ ---------- 25 Orange turning basin - - ....... _ 500 by 1,500long ..--------------- ---------. 25 134 at inner end, increasing to 36 at outer end. The project also provides for two stone jetties at the Sabine Pass entrance from the Gulf of Mexico, the western jetty to be 21,860 feet long and the eastern jetty to be 25,270 feet long. The project further provides for the removal of the guard lock in the Sabine- Neches Canal and the construction of suitable permanent protective works along the Sabine Lake frontage owned by the city of Port Arthur to prevent dredged material from entering Sabine Lake and to prevent the erosion of the material deposited. The mean tidal variation at the entrance is about 11/ feet, at Port Arthur, about 1 foot, and at Orange and Beaumont, about five-tenths foot. The effect of the wind is often greater than that of the tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $13,250,000, made up as follows: $9,894,500 for dredging work, of which $385,500 has been contributed in cash and useful work performed; $2,755,500 for jetty work; and not to exceed $600,000 for the construction of suitable per- manent protective work in Sabine Lake along Port Arthur. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance dredg- ing is $740,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 839 Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Existing project dimensions of jetties, a 26-foot channel H. Doc. No. 773, 61st Cong., through Sabine Pass, Port Arthur Canal, and Port 2d sess. Arthur turning basin; a new turning basin at Port Arthur 26 feet deep, 600 feet wide, and 1,700 feet long; a 25-foot depth in Sabine-Neches Canal, Neches River to Beau- mont and Sabine River to Orange, including cut-offs and widening of the channels as recommended by the Chief of Engineers and approved by the Secretary of War; and purchase of a new dredge. Sept. 22, 1922 Deepening the channels to 30 feet from the Gulf to Beau- H. Doc. No. 975, 66th Cong., mont, with increased widths and an anchorage basin in 3d sess. Sabine Pass 32 feet deep over an area of about 2,000 by 1,000 feet. Do....... Deepening the Port Arthur turning basins and connecting S. Doc. No. 152, 67th Cong., channels thereto to 30 feet. For taking over and deepen- 2d sess. ing Taylors Bayou turning basin and connecting channel to 30 feet. For a 30-foot depth in the channel from the mouth of Neches River to cut-off in Sabine River near Orange. Mar. 3,1925 Removal of guard lock in Sabine-Neches Canal............ H. Doc. No. 234, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Increased widths of channels as follows: Sabine Pass jetty H. Doc. No. 287, 69th Cong., channel and Sabine Pass to 300 feet; Port Arthur Canal 1st sess. to 200 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal, from Port Arthur Canal to mouth of Neches River, to 150 feet. For dredging 2 passing places in Sabine-Neches Canal, easing of bends, removal and reconstructing Port Arthur field office, ex- tending Beaumont turning basin upstream 200 feet above the new city wharves, and for an anchorage basin in Sabine Pass 4,500 feet long, 800 feet wide, and 30 feet deep. Aug. 30, 19351 A depth of 32 feet in the channels from the Gulf to the Beau- Rivers and Harbors Com- mont turning basin, including all turning basins at Port mittee Doc. No. 27, 72d Arthur. Cong., 1st sess. Do..._... Deepening the channels to 34 feet with increased widths Rivers and Harbors Com- from the Gulf to the Beaumont turning basin, including mittee Doc. No. 12, 74th all turning basins at Port Arthur. Cong., 1st sess. Do....... Construction of suitable permanent protective works along Specified in act. the Sabine Lake frontage owned by the city of Port Arthur. Aug. 26, 1937 Taking over and maintaining channel from Sabine River to Rivers and Harbors Com- Orange municipal wharf. Doc. No. 3, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Do....... Dredging 500 feet from the eastern end of Harbor Island and Rivers and Harbors Com- for abandonment of the channel south and west of Harbor mittee Doc. No. 20, 75th Island. Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Increased widths of channels from the Gulf to the Beau- H. Doc. No. 581, 75th Cong., mont turning basin and channel connecting Port Arthur 3d sess. (Contains the west turning basin and Taylors Bayou turning basin; latest published map.) deepening the Beaumont turning basin and Beaumont turning basin extension to 34 feet; and for dredging a new cut-off from Smiths Bluff cut-off to McFaddin Bend. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. The project is subject to the conditions that no dredging shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of existing pierheads or established pierhead lines. Local cooperation.-The cooperation required by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, provides that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be required, and release the United States from any claims for damages resulting from the proposed dredging or disposal of excavated mate- rial. All requirements under prior acts have been fully complied with. The local cooperation yet to be met consists of furnishing rights-of-way, dumping grounds, and releases from damage along the Port Arthur Canal, Port Arthur turning basins, Neches River Chan- nel, Beaumont turning basin, and Beaumont turning basin extension. Terminal facilities.-At Sabine there is a wharf 200 feet long which is used by the Sabine Pilots Association, a 100-foot wharf used by D. M. Picton & Co., a wharf for small boats, and a small wharf occu- 840 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 pied by shrimp fishermen. At the town of Sabine Pass there is a wharf about 240 feet long for handling bulk oil served by pipe lines and a small dock for unloading oil barges. At Port Arthur in the east and west turning basins there is a total of 11,019 feet of wharves and docks with extensive warehouses and sheds and a modern grain elevator with a capacity of 555,000 bushels. These wharves are equipped with pipelines and conveyors. Taylor's Bayou turning basin, which is about 11/ miles above the west turning basin, has 2,870 feet of concrete wharves with modern warehouses, which are used almost exclusively for oil and oil products. All of these wharves have railroad and highway connections. All wharves above mentioned are privately owned, but all vessels dock on equal terms. In the Sabine-Neches Canal near Port Arthur the city owns 2,100 feet of wharves and docks which are used by private interests. At Orange, on Sabine River, there are two small wharves owned by the city, used by small vessels free of charge; in addition to these, there are several privately owned and operated wharves. On a chan- nel leading from the Sabine River to the Orange municipal wharf the city owns and operates wharfage with a total length of apron of 1,504 linear feet, on which there are warehouses with 72,000 square feet of covered area, the remainder, 15,480 square feet, being open storage space. There are ample railroad facilities at the wharves connecting with all railroads entering the city. The present facilities are adequate for existing commerce. At Beaumont, on the Neches River, the city owns and operates 2,900 feet of wharves. These wharves are open to all on equal terms and, have connection with all railroads. There is a concrete wharf 1,515 feet long a little over a mile below the turning basin. This wharf is owned by the Magnolia Petroleum Co. There is also a wharf 400 feet long on land owned by the city just upstream from the turning basin. The city owns an unloading wharf, above the Kansas City Southern Railway bridge, for intracoastal traffic and a small oil unloading dock 500 feet above the Magnolia Petroleum Co. wharf. The Texas Co. owns a small oil barge dock a short distance upstream from the city oil dock. The Stanolind Crude Oil Purchasing Co. has an oil loading wharf 1,050 feet long on the right bank of the Neches River 6 miles below Beaumont. The Sun Oil Co. has a slip with a wharf 80 feet long on the right bank of the Neches River 9.2 miles above the mouth. The Pure Oil Co. has an oil-loading wharf 470 feet long and a barge dock on the right bank of the Neches River 8.7 miles above the mouth. The Magnolia Petroleum Co. has an oil-loading wharf 500 feet long on the right bank of the Neches River 7.3 miles above the mouth. At Port Neches, on the right bank of the Neches River, about 6 miles above the mouth, the Texas Co. owns and privately operates a barge dock and wharf 468 feet long. The Atlantic Refining Co. has two wharves 200 feet long for loading oil from pipe lines on the right bank of the Neches River 2 miles above the mouth. Near the mouth, on the left bank of Neches River, a wharf owned by the Humble Oil & Refining Co. is equipped with pipe lines for handling oil. The present facilities are adequate for the existing commerce, and there is ample water frontage for future expansion. (For fur- ther details see Port Series No. 14, Corps of Engineers.) RIVERS AND HARBORS--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 841 Operationsand results during fiscal year-New work.-The Sabine Pass Channel, including anchorage basin, and inner end of the jetty channel were dredged by contract from July 1 to 17, '1937, 382,650 cubic yards of material being removed from a channel length of 8,655 feet at a cost of $35,225.75. The U. S. hopper dredge Man- hattan dredged the Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty channels from July 1 to August 31, 1937, removing 1,495,069 cubic yards of material (bin measurement) from a channel length of 26,900 feet at a cost of $50,329.28. The Neches River Channel was dredged by contract from October 7, 1937, to June 30, 1938, 1,952,907 cubic yards of ma- terial being removed from a channel length of 37,150 feet at a cost of $223,042.27. The Port Arthur Canal, Port Arthur turning basins, Taylors Bayou turning basin, and connecting channels thereto were dredged by contract from February 10 to June 30, 1938, 2,819,852 cubic yards of material being removed from a total of 38,150 lineal feet of channels and basins at a cost of $251,092.48. Work was con- tinued from July 1, 1937, to March 4, 1938, under contract for the construction of bulkheads in Sabine Lake in front of Port Arthur, Tex. Under this contract 313,367.52 square feet of concrete sheet piles were driven in place, 3,934.18 cubic yards of sand and clay fill were placed, 3,388.923 cubic yards of concrete were poured in cap, 15 culvert pipes with automatic drainage gates were placed, 48,005.284 square feet of Wakefield sheet piles were driven, 66,703.332 board feet of creosoted timber wales were bolted in place, and 19,285 lineal feet of round creosoted timber piles were driven at a total cost of $446,030.17. Maintenance.-Miscellaneous survey work was done and the Port Arthur field office was maintained. The following dredging work was done: Cubic Plant Locality Date yards Cost removed U. S. pine-line dredge Sabine-Neches Canal (mouth of July 1 to Sept. 1, 417, 222 $40, 499. 27 Sam Houston. Neches River to m o u t h o f 1937. Sabine River). Do------_....-------- Sabine-Neches C a n a 1 ( P o r t Feb. 26 to Mar. 30, 210, 130 21, 287. 81 Arthur Canal to mouth of 1938. Neches River). Do__...._ __--- _ ... . Sabine River Channel ........---------- Apr. 8 to May 9, 141,251 20, 729. 52 1938. Do....-------------- Sabine Pass Channel and anchor- May 10 to June 19, 266, 810 26, 563. 89 age basin. 1938. U. S. hopper dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty Sept. 1 to 11, 1937__ 1 201, 420 9, 149.41 Manhattan. channels. U. S. hopper dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty Jan. 18 to Mar. 15, 11, 624, 818 44, 227. 84 Galveston. channels. 1938. Shell Producers Co. Beaumont turning basin and 500 May 23 to June 30, 460, 221 34, 475. 85 dredge No. 5. feet from the eastern end of 1938. Harbor Island. I Bin measurement. A total of 3,321,872 cubic yards was removed from a total of 64,396.68 lineal feet of channels and basins at a cost of $196,933.59. Repairs to the outer end of Sabine Pass east jetty were completed under contract from July 1-24, 1937. Under this contract 156.42 tons of riprap (15 to 35 pounds) and 625.67 cubic yards of concrete were placed in the jetty at a cost of $18,979.96. 842 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total cost of all work for the year was $1,228,690.85, of which $1,005,719.95 was for new work and $222,970.90 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $1,185,064.26. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The Sabine Pass Jetties are com- pleted to full project dimensions. The existing.project for dredging is about 47 percent completed. The work remaining to be done con- sists of enlarging all channels from near the sea buoy in the Gulf of Mexico to and including the Beaumont turning basin and Beaumont turning basin extension except Sabine Pass anchorage basin, enlarg- ing the channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin and Taylors Bayou turning basin, and dredging a new cut-off from Smiths Bluff cut-off to McFaddin bend in the Neches River. The controlling depths below mean low tide in the various channels and basins were as follows: Sabine Pass outer bar, 38 feet; Sabine Pass Jetty Channel, 36 feet; Sabine Pass Channel, including anchorage basin, 34 feet; Port Arthur Canal, 33 feet; Port Arthur east turning basin, 34 feet; Port Arthur west turning basin, Taylors Bayou turn- ing basin, and connecting channel thereto, 36 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal from head of Port Arthur Canal to mouth of Neches River, 32 feet; Neches River, mouth to Beaumont turning basin, 32 feet; Beaumont turning basin, 31 feet; Beaumont turning basin extension, 34 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal from Neches River to mouth of Sabine River, 30 feet; Sabine River, mouth to cut-off near Orange, Tex., 32 feet; Sabine River to Orange municipal wharf, 29 feet; Sabine River cut-off to Orange turning basin, 23 feet; and Orange turning basin, 9 feet (extreme upper end). The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows : New work Maintenance Total Regular funds._ $6, 136, 808. 46 $5, 578, 197. 91 $11, 715, 006. 37 Public-works funds__ _------ 1, 363, 652. 47 -_________ 1, 363, 652. 47 Total, United States funds. _--------------- 7,500;460. 93 5, 578,197. 91 13, 0781 658.84 Contributed funds (existing project) .--------- 353, 500. 00 ------------------ 353, 500. 00 Total (all funds) .....-------... ------------------ 7, 853, 960. 93 5, 578, 197. 91 13, 432, 158. 84 The total expenditures' were $12,923,934.83, of which $11,560,282.36 was from regular funds, including $1,965.49 for Mississippi River flood-relief work, and $1,363,652.47 from Public Works funds. In addition, $353,500 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,534,448.85 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938--------- ----------------- $160, 700. 18 New work: Complete existing contract for dredging Port Arthur Canal, Port Arthur east and west turning basins, Taylors Bayou turning basin, and approaches to these basins (July and Au- gust 1938) -------------------------------- $152,837. 06 Complete existing contract for dredging Neches River Channel, mouth to Beaumont turning basin, including cut-offs (July 1938 to January 1939) ------------------------ -- 228, 865. 42 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 843 New work-Continued. Dredge Sabine-Neches Canal from the upper end of Port Arthur Canal to the mouth of Neches River, by contract (August 1938 to September 1939)-------------- ---------------------- $700,000. 00 Total for new work$1---,----------------------- 081, 702. 48 Maintenance: Repair Sabine Pass west jetty under existing contract (July 1938 to June 1939)------------ $176, 000.00 Dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty chan- nels with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (July and August 1938) ______ 48, 000. 00 Extend bulkheads at Port Arthur, Tex., field office to protect caving banks by United States plant and hired labor (July to October 1938) ------ 30, 000. 00 Port Arthur, Tex., field office miscellaneous and survey expenses (July 1938 to June 1939) ____ 38, 016. 19 Total for maintenance -------------------------- 292, 046. 19 Total for all work________________------------------- 1, 534, 448. 85 The additional sum of $1,872,000 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Dredge Sabine Pass outer bar channel and outer end of Sabine Pass jetty channel to project dimensions with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (July to November 1939)----------------- $144,000 Dredge inner end of Sabine Pass Jetty Channel and Sabine Pass Channel to project dimensions by con- tract (August 1939 to June 1940) ----------------- 354, 000 Dredge a new cut-off in Neches River from upper end of Smiths Bluff cut-off to McFaddin Bend to project dimensions by contract (July 1939 to June 1940)___ 816, 000 Total for new work__________________ ____ -- -_ $1, 314, 000 Maintenance: Dredge inland channels where necessary with an avail- able United States pipe-line dredge (July 1939 to June 1940) ---------------------------- ---- 270,000 Dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty channels with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (June 1940) ----------------------------- 24, 000 Repair Sabine jetties by extending the concrete caps shoreward, by contract (July 1939 to June 1940)___ 234, 000 Port Arthur, Tex., field office miscellaneous and sur- vey expenses (July 1939 to June 1940)----------- 30, 000 Total for maintenance _____--.... ____ _____--_ 558, 000 Total for all work ------------------------------------- 1, 872, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------- $12, 681, 292. 44 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------ -__----- 7, 957, 874. 69 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938______ 20, 639, 167. 13 Undistributed costs, June 30, 1938____ ___________-__ __ -_ 5, 976. 17 Net total cost to June 30, 1.938- ----------------------- 20, 645, 143. 30 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938- --------------- ___ - 160, 700.18 Net total expenditures ---- ------------------------- 20, 484, 443.12 Unexpended balance, June 30, 1938__------------------------- 1, 534, 448. 85 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938.--------- ' 22, 018, 891. 97 1 In addition, $931,006.78 was expended for new work from contributed funds. 844 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work______________ $803,314.20 $528,383.15 $31, 955.12 $406, 951. 08 $1, 005, 719. 95 Cost of maintenance . -- -- 220, 162. 17 175, 427. 54 205, 008. 52 478, 754. 02 222, 970. 90 Total cost ----------- 1, 023, 476.37 703, 810. 69 236, 963. 64 885, 705. 10 1, 228, 690. 85 Total expended..... 934, 558. 09 ...----------------..... 646, 984. 37 301, 414. 43 782, 024. 47 1, 185, 064. 26 Allotted .._ 1, 490, 474. 78 ...-------------------- 188, 581. 73 376, 652. 47 1, 070, 802. 01 1, 911, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937$------------------------------808, 313. 11 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937---------$1, 128, 200. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------- 788, 000. 00 1, 916,200. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------------- 2, 724, 513. 11 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ---------------- 5, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------2, 719, 513. 11 Gross amount expended ____-- ___------- - $1, 185, 147. 37 Less reimbursements collected------------------- 83. 11 1, 185, 064. 26 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 534, 448. 85 1-----------------------, Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------- ---- $182, 739. 11 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts -------- 524, 901. 00 707, 640. 11 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 826, 808. 74 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2---------------- 4, 320, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1, 314, 000. 00 For maintenance ------------------------------------- - 558, 000. 00 Total 2- - - - - - -- -- -- -- -- -- --- -- --- - - -- --- 1, 872, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 2. THE LOUISIANA AND TEXAS INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT OR NEAR NEW ORLEANS, LA., TO CORPUS CHRISTI, TEX. (SABINE RIVER-CORPUS CHRISTI SECTION) Location.-This section of the Intracoastal Waterway extends from a point on the Sabine River about 3 miles below Orange, Tex., to Corpus Christi, Tex., a distance of about 2931/2 miles; with a flood- discharge channel, about 7 miles in length, in the Colorado River, extending from Matagorda, Tex., to the Gulf of Mexico; a tributary channel in the San Bernard River, extending from the Intracoastal Waterway crossing to the State highway bridge some 30 miles above the crossing; a tributary channel, in the Colorado River, extending from the Intracoastal Waterway upstream a distance of 17 miles; a tributary channel about 9 miles in length extending from the Intra- coastal Waterway to Palacios, Tex.; a tributary channel about 2 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 845 miles in length extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to Rock- port, Tex.; and a tributary channel about 6 miles in length extending from the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Aransas, Tex., to the town of Aransas Pass, Tex. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1116, 1117, 592, 533, 1279, 1280, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, and 1286.) Previous-projects--Sabine River-Galveston Bay section.-None. (1) West Galveston Bay and Brazos River Canal, Tex., River and Harbor Acts of July 13, 1892, July 8, 1896, and June 13, 1902, the latter providing for the purchase of the Galveston and Brazos River Canal, and the act of March 2, 1907. (2) Channel between Brazos River and MatagordaBay, Tex., River and Harbor Acts of June 25, 1910, and March 2, 1919. The act of July 25, 1912, provided for the construction of highway bridges at points where the waterway intersected existing county roads. (3) Channel from Pass Cavallo to Aransas Pass, Tex., River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1907, and July 25, 1912. (For a full description of all previous projects see pp. 941, 944, and 947 of Annual Report for 1926. The costs and expenditures on the previous projects are given in paragraph "Condition at end of fiscal year (previous projects).") Existing project.-The existing project provides for a channel 9 feet deep at mean low water over a bottom width of 100 feet, with such passing places, widening at bends, locks or guard locks, and railway bridges over artificial cuts as are necessary from the Sabine River to Corpus Christi, Tex.; for the purchase or construction of a 20-inch pipe-line dredge; for the maintenance of a suitable flood discharge channel in the Colorado River from Matagorda, Tex., to the Gulf of Mexico; for a tributary channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in the San Bernard River, extending from the main channel to the State highway bridge some 31 miles above the mouth of the stream; for a tributary channel in the Colorado River 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, extending from the main channel upstream a distance of 17 miles, with a turning basin of the same depth, 400 feet wide and 500 feet long at the head of the improvement; for a tributary channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet. wide from Palacios, Tex., through Trespalacios and Mata- gorda Bays to the main channel; for a tributary channel 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the main channel to the harbor at Rockport, Tex., and improvement of that harbor to a depth of 9 feet; for a tribu- tary channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the main channel near Port Aransas, Tex., to the town of Aransas Pass, Tex., ending in a basin of the same depth, 300 feet wide and 700 feet long; and for operating and care of the waterway. From the Sabine River (3 miles below Orange, Tex.) to the Port Arthur Canal, from Port Bolivar to the west end of Galveston Channel, and from Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi, the waterway follows deep water channels improved under other projects. The mean tidal variation is 0.5 foot at Orange, 1 foot at Port Arthur, 1.7 feet in Galveston Bay, 1.8 feet at Freeport, 1 foot in Matagorda Bay, and 1 foot at Corpus Christi. The extreme ranges of tide under ordinary conditions are 1 foot at Orange, 1.5 feet at Port Arthur, 2.3 feet in Galveston Bay, 2.5 feet at Freeport, 1.5 feet in Matagorda Bay, and 1.5 feet at Corpus Christi. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind. Strong north winds have depressed the water as much as 2 feet below mean low tide. 846 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The estimate of cost of new work revised in 1938 is $7,920,000 (in- cluding $600,000 for a dredge), exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $637,500, including $12,000 for operating and care of bridges. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1925 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, from Sabine H. Doc. No. 238, 68th Cong., 1st sess. River to Galveston Bay, and for a 20-inch pipe- line dredge. Jan. 21,1927 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, from Galves- H. Doc. No. 238, 68th Cong., 1st sess. ton Bay to Corpus Christi. Aug. 26, 1937 Maintenance of a flood-discharge channel in the Senate committee print, 75th Cong., Colorado River. 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in San Ber- H. Doc. No. 640, 75th Cong., 3d sess. nard River, Tex. June 20, 1938 Channel in the Colorado River, 9 feet deep and H. Doc. No. 642, 75th Cong., 3d sess. 100 feet wide with a turning basin. June 20, 1938 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palacios H. Doc. No. 564, 75th Cong., 3d sess. through Trespalaeios and Matagorda Bays. June 20, 1938 Channel 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the H. Doc. No. 641, 75th Cong., 3d sess. main channel to the harbor at Rockport, and improvement of that harbor to a depth of 9 feet. June 20, 1938 Channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the H. Doc. No. 643, 75th Cong., 3d sess. main channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., The project documents contain the latest published maps. Operating and care of the waterway was included in the project July 1, 1935, under the provisions of the Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act approved June 26, 1934. Local cooperation.-The main channel from the Sabine River to Corpus Christi Tex., was authorized subject to the provisions that local interests defray the cost of constructing or remodeling all high- way bridges, together with their subsequent maintenance and opera- tion, and furnish, without cost to the United States, all rights-of-way and necessary spoil-disposal areas; that work on the Sabine River- Galveston Bay section not be commenced prior to the receiving by the Secretary of War of satisfactory assurances relative to the avail- ability, by the date of its completion, of adequate vessels, terminals, and auxiliary equipment for the economical handling of at least 400,000 tons annually; that the general carrier service required for the New Orleans-Sabine River section be extended to terminals on Galveston Bay, and at Houston; and that work on the Galveston Bay-Corpus Christi section not be commenced prior to the receiving by the Secretary of War of satisfactory assurances relative to the availability, by the date of its completion, of adequate vessels, termi- nals, and auxiliary equipment for the economical handling of at least 300,000 tons annually. Local interests have complied with all of the above requirements except the furnishing of about 50 percent of the necessary right-of- way between the west boundary of Brazoria County and Corpus Christi, and are actively engaged in securing the remaining right-of- way. Maintenance of the flood-discharge channel in the Colorado River was authorized subject to the provision that maintenance by the United States be discontinued if the above conditions of local coopera- tion are not completely fulfilled by August 26, 1942. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 847 The tributary channel in the San Bernard River was authorized subject to the provisions that work not be undertaken without assur- ance of extension of the Intracoastal Waterway to the river, and that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal .areas for initial: work and for subsequent maintenance, hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the improvement, and agree to provide suitable terminal facilities, including turning basins, wharves, etc., and to maintain an adequate portion thereof open to the general public on equal terms to all. The tributary channel in the Colorado River was authorized sub- ject to the provision that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance, give assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of War relative to the provision of necessary terminal and transfer facilities, including a highway con- nection, and hold and save the United States free from any damage resulting from the execution and maintenance of the improvement. The tributary channel to Palacios, Tex., was authorized subject to the provision that local interests provide and maintain a suitable harbor basin and furnish, free of cost to the United States, all rights- of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance. The tributary channel to Rockport, Tex., was authorized subject to the provision that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the improvement. The tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., was authorized sub- ject to the provision that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance, and hold and save the United States free from any damages resulting from the execution and maintenance of the improvement. None of the requirements of local cooperation for the tributary channels has been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are terminal facilities at Orange, Port Arthur, Galveston, Freeport, Port Aransas, and Corpus Christi, where this waterway follows channels improved under other projects. (See Port Series, Nos. 6 and 14, Corps of Engineers.) There are privately owned piers and wharves at Palacios, Rockport, and Aransas Pass, and a municipal pier at Palacios and Aransas Pass. The facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year--Neo work (existing project).-Work of investigating foundation conditions, designing, and preparing plans for two guard locks or flood gate structures at each of Brazos and Colorado River crossings was done at a cost of $17,537.53. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $3,667.58. Maintenance (existing project).-The United States pipe-line dredge Sam Houston, from September 2, 1937, to February 25, 1938, and from June 20 to 30, 1938, dredged 57,455 linear feet of the water- 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-54 848 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 way between Gilchrist and High Island, Tex., removing 1,264,939 cubic yards of material at a cost of $121,507.80. Under contract from January 15 to June 30, 1938, 1,216,472 cubic yards of material were removed from a length of channel of 70,400 feet between Gilchrist and Port Bolivar, Tex., at a cost of $81,357.04. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $11,459.17. Operating and care (existing project).- The Mud Bayou railway bridge near High Island, Tex., was operated and maintained by hired labor at a cost of $8,231.66. Operating and care (previous project) .- The four highway bridges (Quintana, Bryan, Longs Bayou, and Caney Creek) across the 5- by 40-foot waterway between the Brazos River and Matagorda Bay were operated and maintained by hired labor at a cost of $6,017.33. The total cost of all work during the fiscal year was $249,778.11, of which $243,760.78 was for the existing project and $6,017.33 for the previous project. The cost for the existing project consisted of $21,205.11 for new work, $214,324.01 for maintenance, and $8,231.66 for operating and care. The cost for the previous project was all for operating and care. The total expenditures were $226,798.97, of which $220,626.82 was for the existing project and $6,172.15 for the previous project. Condition at end of fiscal year (existing project).-The existing project is about 12 percent completed. The waterway has been com- pleted to project dimensions from the Sabine River westward through Jefferson, Chambers, and Galveston Counties. A railway bridge has been constructed at Mud Bayou, near High Island, Tex. A steel sheet-pile and sand dike has been constructed at the Galveston Bay entrance near Port Bolivar, Tex. To complete the project, the main channel must be dredged from the west boundary of Galveston County to deep water in Aransas Bay near Rockport, Tex.; guard locks or floodgate structures must be constructed at the Brazos and Colorado River crossings; jetties must be constructed at the Mata- gorda Bay entrance near Port O'Connor, Tex.; and the five tributary channels authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, must be dredged. The controlling depths at mean low water were 8 feet from the Sabine River to Galveston Bay, 4 feet from Galveston Bay westward through Galveston County, 2 feet in the flood-discharge channel in the Colorado River, 41 feet in the tributary channel in the San Ber- nard River, 51/2 feet in the tributary channel in the Colorado River, 4 feet in the tributary channel to Palacios, Tex., 8 feet in the tribu- tary channel to Rockport, Tex., and 4 feet in the tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $2,168,- 349.76, of which $1,255,200.88 was for new work, $415,224.88 for main- tenance, and $25,099.08 for operating and care from regular funds, and $466,476.58 for new work from Public Works funds, and $6,348.34 for operating and care under the provision of the permanent indefi- nite appropriation. The total expenditures were $2,142,049.65, of which $1,669,224.73 was from regular funds and $466,476.58 from Public Works funds, and $6,348.34 between July 1, 1934, and June 30, 1935, for operating and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 849 Condition at end of fiscal year (previous project).-The controlling depths at mean low tide in the Inland Waterway maintained under previous projects were 1/2 feet from Galveston Bay to Freeport Harbor, 0 foot from Freeport Harbor to Pass Cavallo, and 13/4 feet from Pass Cavallo to Aransas Pass. The total cost of all previous projects prior to operation under the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $2,043,320.87, of which $534,- 161.70 was for new work, and $1,464,697.68 for maintenance, and $17,636.85 for operating and care from regular funds, and $26,824.64 for operating and care under the provision of the permanent indefi- nite appropriation. The total expenditures on previous projects to June 30, 1938, were $2,042,890.97, including $26,824.64 for oper- ating and care under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended will be applied as follows : Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ___ -__________---------$37, 293. 03 New work: Continue design of guard locks for Brazos and Colorado River crossings (July 1938 to June 1939) ------------------------------ $45, 000. 00 Construct 2 jetties at Port O'Connor, Tex., by con- tract (July 1938 to June 1939) _______________ 200, 000. 00 Dredge from Matagorda Bay to San Antonio Bay, by contract (July 1938 to November 1939) Dredge from San Antonio Bay to Aransas Bay, by ----. 245, 000. 00 contract (October 1938 to September 1939) .... 338, 000. 00 Dredge from Colorado River westward to Mata- gorda Bay, by contract (October 1938 to March 1940) -------------------------------- - 500, 000.00 Dredge from west boundary of Galveston County to Bastrop Bayou, by contract (October 1938 to August 1939)_ ------------------------------- 240, 000. 00 Dredge from Bastrop Bayou to Freeport Harbor, by contract (December 1938 to December 1939) 290, 000. 00 Total for new work_---------------------------------- 1, 858, 000. 00 Maintenance : Complete existing contract for dredging from Port Bolivar to Gilchrist, Tex. (July 1938)---------- $10, 000. 00 Dredge where necessary between Port Arthur, Tex., and west boundary of Galveston County with an available United States pipe-line dredge (July 1938 to January 1939)----------------------- 140, 000.00 Total for ordinary maintenance______-____________-____ 150, 000. 00 Maintenance (operation and care of bridges) : Operation ------------------------------------ $12, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair___________ 4, 453. 00 Improvement and reconstruction ----------- 23, 000. 00 Total for operation and care of bridges___- ___-____- 39, 453. 00 Total for all work ----------------------------- ---- 2, 084, 746. 03 850 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The additional sum of $2,439,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Construct 2 guard locks' at Brazos River crossing, by contract (July 19C39 to June 1940)---------------$1, 000, 000 Dredge from Freeport Harbor to San Bernard River, by contract (July 1939 to June 1940) ........ __ 200, 000 Dredge tributary channel in San Bernard River from main channel crossing upstream a distance of 30 miles, by contract (July 1939 to June 1940) ------ 170, 000 Dredge tributary channel in Colorado River from main channel upstream a distance of 17 miles, and turning basin, by contract (July 1939 to June 1940) 540, 000 Dredge tributary channel to Palacios, Tex., by con- tract (July 1939 to December 1939) -------------- 74, 000 Dredge tributary channel to Rockport, Tex., and im- provement of harbor basin thereat, by contract (July 1939 to September 1939) ----------------- 13, 500 Dredge tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., and turning basin,-by contract (July 1939 to October 1939) ----------------------------------------- 37, 000 Total for new work-----------------------------------$2, 034, 500 Maintenance : Dredge where necessary between Port Arthur, Tex., and Freeport Harbor with an available United States pipe-line dredge (July 1939 to May 1940)__ $230, 000 Dredge where necessary between Colorado River and Aransas Pass by contract (July 1939 to Decem- ber 1939) ----------------------------------- 130, 000 Dredge and remove snags from flood-discharge chan- nel in Colorado River between Matagorda, Tex., and Gulf of Mexico, by contract (July 1939 to June 1940) -------- --------------------- 18, 000 Total for ordinary maintenance-------------------------- 378, 000 Maintenance (operation and care of bridges): Operation---- ----------------------------------- $12, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repair ------------------ 4, 000 Improvement and reconstruction ------------------- 11, 000 Total for operation and care of bridges------------------ 27, 000 Total for all work--------------------------------------- , 439, 500 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $2, 255, 839. 16 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 1, 955, 831. 47 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---- _ __ 4, 211, 670. 63 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------------- 10, 563. 02 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------- 4, 222, 233. 65 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_---------------------------- 4, 222, 233. 65 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------- --- 37, 293. 03 Net total expenditures------------------------------14, 184, 940. 62 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------- 1, 084, 746.03 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------15, 269, 686. 65 1 Includes $33,172.98 operating and care under permanent indefinite appropriations. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DIST1RICT 851 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .....-------------.... $493,614.07 $76, 841.70 -------------- $3, 300.00 $21, 205.11 Cost of maintenance...........-------------. 95, 096. 43 104, 921. 89 $81, 977. 07 59, 964. 13 228, 573.00 Total cost --------------- . 588, 710. 50 181, 763.59 81,977. 07 63, 264. 13 249, 778.11 Total expended .... _------ 552, 394. 67 240, 165. 63 60, 957. 04 81, 599. 18 226, 798. 97 Allotted_ --------------------- 315, 543. 14 153, 583. 88 17, 751. 62 6, 500. 00 1, 306, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------__ $5, 545. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937-.-.- $1, 215, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938 --------- 171, 000. 00 1, 386, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for.----------------------------1, 391, 545. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--- _______ 80, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_______________------ 1,311, 545. 00 Gross amount expended_---------------- 226, 798. 97 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------------- 1,084, 746. 03 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 -----__------ - $38,808. 07 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ___ 12, 262. 27 51, 070. 34 Balance available June 30, 1938__-________---____----- _ 1, 033. 675. 69 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938----------------------------------- 1, 000, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939-------------------- 2, 033, 675. 69 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2_______________________________________ 4, 340, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: -- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- --- --- -- ---- -- For new work 2 - - -- -- -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2, 034, 500. 00 For maintenance 2 405, 000. 00 Total 2----------------------------- 2, 439, 500. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 3. GALVESTON HARBOR, TEX. Location.-The entrance to this harbor is situated on the Gulf of Mexico, on the northern portion of the coast of Texas, 328 miles west of Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River and 278 miles northeast from the mouth of the Rio Grande. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 520.) Previous projects.--Adopted by River and Harbor Acts approved June 23, 1874, June 14, 1880, and August 5, 1886. Total cost and expenditures under previous projects, including repairs made to jetties damaged by storm of 1900. were $8,508,123.29, of which $8,421,- 996.57 was for new work and $86,126.72 was for maintenance. For further details see page 1854, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for two rubblestone jetties extend- ing from Galveston Island (on the south) and Bolivar Peninsula (on 852 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 the north) into the Gulf of Mexico (the south jetty being 35,900 feet long and the north jetty 25,907 feet long), and for a channel 800 feet wide and 36 feet deep from deep water in the Gulf to a point between the jetties 2 miles west of the seaward end of the north jetty, thence 800 feet wide and 34 feet deep to Bolivar Roads. The project also provides for the maintenance by the United States of existing chan- nels channelward of the harbor lines, 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide, to the highway-ferry landings on Galveston Island and Bolivar Pen- insula, and for the construction of 13 groins to protect the sea wall along the Gulf shore from about Twelfth to Sixty-first Street, Gal- veston, Tex. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 2 feet on the outer bar and 1.64 feet on the inner bar. The extreme ranges are 2.76 and 2.27 feet, respectively. The height of the tides is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong northers in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1938, is $2,872,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $187,500, of which $7,500 is for channels leading to ferry landings. The existing project was authorized by the following River and Harbor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Aug. 5, 1886 Construction of 2 rubblestone jetties .____-.---- H. Doc. No. 85, 49th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1886, p. 1311. Mar. 2,1907 Extension of the jetties to present project length H. Doc. No. 340, 59th Cong., 2d sess., and construction and operation of a dredge. and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 11, 59th Cong., 2d sess. July 18,1918 Deepening channel to 35 feet with 800-foot width H. Doc. No. 758, 65th Cong., 2d sess. for experimental period of 2 years. Jan. 21, 1927 Maintenance of channels 800 feet wide, 35 feet H. Doc. No. 307, 69th Cong., 1st sess. deep on outer bar and 34 feet on inner bar. Aug. 30,19351 Maintenance of channels 12 feet deep, 100 feet Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. wide leading to State highway ferry landings. No. 31, 72d Ccng., 1st sess. Do_..... Construction of 13 groins along Gulf shore from H. Doc. No. 400, 73d Cong., 2d sess. 12th to 61st Sts. in the city of Galveston, at a limit of cost of $234,000 (10 groins were con- structed under this limitation). Apr. 4, 1938 2 Completion of the project for construction of 13 Do. groins. Aug. 30, 1935 Deepening channel to 36 feet from the Gulf to a Rivers and Harbors Commnittee Doc. point 2 miles west of seaward end of north jetty. No. 57, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by P. W. A. 2 Public, No. 463, 75th Cong. Local cooperation.-Localinterests voluntarily furnished all neces- sary rights-of-way for construction of groins in the Gulf of Mexico along the sea wall at Galveston, Tex. Terminal facilities.-There are no terminals on Galveston Harbor, but it is the entrance channel leading to extensive terminal facilities located on Galveston Channel, Texas City Channel, and Houston Ship Channel. (See Port Series No. 6, pt. I, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year--New work.-Work was completed from July 1, 1937, to April 26, 1938, under contract for constructing 10 groins along the Gulf side of the Galveston sea wall. Groins Nos. 5 to 10, inclusive, were constructed at a cost of $129,513.70. Dredging the channel to project dimensions from deep water in the Gulf to a point 2 miles west of the seaward end of North Jetty was continued through July 1937 by U. S. seagoing dredge Galveston, RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 853 removing 594,654 cubic yards, at a cost of $22,207.51, and was com- pleted by the U. S. seagoing dredge Manhattan working part time from October 1 to December 31, 1937, removing 451,490 cubic yards of material at a cost of $21,409.87. The total cost of dredging was $43,617.38. The total cost of all new work was $173,131.08. Maintenance.-U. S. seagoing dredge Manhattan from October 11, 1937, to February 27, 1938, removed 1,264,848 cubic yards from the inner channel at a cost of $97,360.94. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $10,255.31. Total cost of mainte- nance for the year was $107,616.25. The total cost of all work for the year was $280,747.33 of which $173,131.08 was for new work and $107,616.25 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $292,082.72. Condition at end of f scal year.-The jetties were completed in 1910; the 35-foot channel was completed in 1922. The 36-foot depth in the outer channel was completed in 1938. The existing project is about 98 percent completed. The tidal scour, assisted by dredging, had previously formed a channel between the jetties 32.5 feet deep at mean low tide, and 1,450 feet wide between the 30-foot contours. To complete the project groins Nos. 11, 12, and 13 along the Gulf side of the Galveston sea wall are to be constructed. The controlling depths below mean low tide were about 33 feet in the inner bar channel, 34 feet in the outer bar channel, and 91/2 feet in the highway ferry channel. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $5,822,- 494.74, of which $2,786,116.34 was for new work and $3,036,378.40 for maintenance, including $13,121.45 from Public Works funds. The total expenditures were $5,822,225.39, of which $13,121.45 was Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $195,124.03, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------------- $569. 77 New work: Construction of 3 groins along Gulf of Mexico side of Galveston, Tex., sea wall, by contract (October 1938 to March 1939) ------------------------------------------------------- 85,000.00 Maintenance : Dredge the inner and outer bar channels with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (July to Oct. 15, 19,38)_ 91, 000. 00 Dredge the highway-ferry channels leading from Galveston Is- land to Bolivar Peninsula, by contract (October 1938) -------- 8,000. 00 Miscellaneous surveys for examinations of jetties, groins, and shoaled areas; and upkeep of plant, survey marks, and beacons (July 1, 1938, to June 30, 1939) --- 10, 554. 26 Total for maintenance-------------------------------- 109, 554. 26 Total for all work------------------------------------- 196,124. 03 The additional sum of $187,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance : Dredge the inner and outer bar channels with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (July to October 1939, and May 1940) ----------------------- _ $120, 000. 00 Dredge the highway-ferry channel leading from Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula, by contract (March 1940)------ 8,500. 00 Repair the jetties with stone, by contract (July to November 1939) - __-------__--------------------- 41,000.00 854 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance-Continued. Miscellaneous surveys for examinations of jetties, groins, and shoaled areas; and upkeep of plant, survey marks, and beacons (July 1939 to June 1940) ___--------------------------------- $18,000.00 Total------------------------------------------------- 187, 500. 00 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $11, 208, 112. 91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 3, 122, 505. 12 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 14, 330, 618. 03 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------ 300. 42 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-- ---------------------- 14, 330, 918. 45 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 569. 77 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 14, 330, 348. 68 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------- 195, 124. 03 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------14, 525, 472. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_.... $831. 68 $171, 073.15 $173, 131.08 Cost of maintenance-----------............ $117, 267. 69 $75, 479. 78 $358, 778. 94 86, 362. 11 107, 616. 25 Total cost--_------------- 117, 267. 69 75, 479. 78 359, 610. 62 257, 435. 26 280, 747. 33 Total expended..----------------115,001. 03 67, 714. 99 369, 252. 80 252, 903. 59 292, 082.72 Allotted.---------------------- 77, 829. 53 295, 121. 45 508, 500. 00 -28, 454. 47 278, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ ------------- $209, 206. 75 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------- $185, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- 93, 000. 00 278, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------- 487, 206. 75 Gross amount expended-------------------------------------- 292, 082. 72 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 195, 124. 03 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------- 473. 53 1-----------, Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 193, 650. 50 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance ------------------------------------ 187, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 4. GALVESTON CHANNEL, TEX. Location.--This channel extends from a point in Galveston Harbor between Bolivar Peninsula and Fort Point across the former inner bar to and along the wharf front of Galveston, and has a length of about 5 miles and a width of 1,200 feet. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 520.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 34 feet deep at mean low tide and 1,200 feet wide from Bolivar Roads (outer end RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 855 of the old inner bar near Fort Point) to Forty-third Street, thence to Fifty-first Street with a width of 1,200 feet and 32 feet deep, in the city of Galveston, and for its extension, when the interests of navigation and commerce require it, with a width of 1,000 feet and depth of 32 feet at mean low tide, to Fifty-seventh Street in the city of Galveston, and for an extension of the sea wall, which lies along the Gulf front of Galveston, from its angle at Sixth Street and Broadway to the south jetty, with protection at its junction with the south jetty, this extension of the sea wall being for the purpose of protecting the outer end of the channel from the effects of hurricanes. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1.1 feet and the extreme range about 1.6 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong north winds in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimated cost of new work on the channel, revised in 1935, is $3,116,000, and of the sea-wall extension, revised in 1922, $2,986,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of the channel is $260,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 A channel 1,200 feet wide and 30 feet deep from H. Doc. No. 264, 56th Cong., 2d sess. outer end of the inner bar to' 51st St. Mar. 3,1905 Purchase or construction of a hydraulic pipe-line dredge. Mar. 2,1907 Extension of the channel from 51st St. to 56th St., H. Doc. No. 768, 59th Cong., 2d sess. with depth of 30 feet and width of 700 feet. June 25,1910 Conditional extension of the channel with a width H. Doc. No. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess. of 1,000 feet and depth of 30 feet between 51st and 57th Sts. July 27, 1916 Extension of the seawall from angle at 6th St. and H. Doc. No. 1390, 62d Cong., 3d sess. Broadway to a point abreast of the nearest battery at Fort San Jacinto. Sept. 22, 1922 Further extension of the seawall to junction with H. Doc. No. 693, 66th Cong., 2d sess. south jetty and protection of this junction and for repairing the seawall in front of the Fort Crockett Reservation. Jan. 21, 1927 Deepening the channel to 32 feet _________________ H. Doec. No. 307, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30,1935 Deepening the channel to 34 feet from Bolivar Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. Roads to 43d St. No. 61, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities at Galveston are the most extensive on the Texas coast. They are located almost entirely on the south side of the channel and extend from Tenth Street to Forty-fifth Street, a distance of 21/2 miles. The wharf system has sufficient capacity to furnish berthage for about 79 average-size ocean-going freight carriers at one time. The terminal facilities at Galveston are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 6, pt. I, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year-New work.-Work was continued from July 1, 1937, and completed on November 13, 1937, under a contract providing for both new work and maintenance dredging of the channel from Fort Point to Forty-third Street; 847,565 cubic yards of material classed as new work were removed at a cost of $48,340.04. Maintenance.-Underthe contract above mentioned, 3,246,741 cubic yards of material classed as maintenance were removed at a cost of 856 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 $185,365.44. A small force was occasionally employed in maintenance of the sea-wall extension and making repairs to the brick pavement at a cost of $4,154.37. There were additional costs amounting to $2,658.41 for miscellaneous surveys and inspections and $1,604.60 for preparing dumping grounds. The total cost of maintenance for the fiscal year was $193,782.82. The total cost of all work for the year was $242,122.86, of which $48,340.04 was for new work and $193,782.82 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $234,490.37. Condition at end of fiscal year.-At the end of the fiscal year the channel dredging was about 65 percent completed and the entire project was about 86 percent completed. The sea-wall extension, with fill and paving, was completed in 1926. The. channel was com- pleted to a depth of 34 feet from the outer end of the old inner bar at Fort Point Light to Forty-third Street in the fiscal year 1938. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is the dredging of the channel to a depth of 32 feet from Forty-third Street to Fifty- seventh Street with 1.200 feet width from Forty-third Street to Fifty- first Street and 1,000 feet width from Fifty-first Street to Fifty- seventh Street, the work on this last-named section being contingent on the development of the water-front facilities on the Chicago, Rock Island & Gulf Railway and adjacent projerties. The controlling depth in the channel was about 32 feet at mean low tide for a least width of 900 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows : New work Maintenance Total United States funds: Channel........................-------------------------------- $1, 670, 874. 19 $3, 589, 384. 33 $5, 260, 258. 52 __........ Sea wall __________........ ___ ................. 2, 289, 213. 54 102, 049. 07 2, 391, 262. 61 Total United States funds . ----------------- 3, 960, 087. 73 3, 691, 433. 40 7, 651, 521. 13 Contributed funds___--_________ -________ - - 710, 274. 77 ------------------ _ 710, 274. 77 Total- _ _--------------------------------- 4, 670, 362. 50 433. 40 3, 691, 8, 361, 795. 90 The total expenditures were $7,650,927.68. In addition, $710,274.77 was expended from contributed funds for sea-wall construction. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $78,667.83, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------------- $593. 45 Maintenance: Dredge the channel with hired labor and United States plant (May and June 1939)------------------------------------------ 50, 0001. 00 Maintenance of sea-wall extension slope and pavement with hired labor and United States plant (July 1938 to June 1939) .-.. 7, 385. 00 Building levees with hired labor and United States plant (June to October 1938) -------- _ 500.00 22,--------------------------- Surveys for location of shoals in channel, upkeep of beacons, survey marks, and inspections (July 1938 to June 1939)------- 18, 189. 38 Total -------------------------------- 78, 667. 83 The additional sum of $260,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1940, as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 857 Maintenance: Dredge the channel by contract (July 1939 to January 1940) .... - $250, 000 Maintenance of sea-wall extension slope and pavement with hired labor and United States plant (July 1939 to June 1940) -------- 10, 000 Total -------------------------------------- 260, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 1 $3, 960, 087. 73 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------3, 691, 433. 40 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ......... 7, 651, 521. 13 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 593. 45 Net total expenditures-------------------------------- 7, 650, 927. 68 Unexpended balance June 30, 193----------------8_ ---- 78, 667. 83 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------17, 729, 595. 51 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 'Cost of new work_______ --- .....____-----.......---..........--.. -$11, 659. 96 $48, 340. 04 'Cost of maintenance ----------- . $248, 398. 15 $65, 549. 92 $204, 435. 61 33, 222. 22 193, 782. 82 Total cost:---- ------- 248, 398.15 65, 549.92 204, 435.61 44, 882. 18 242, 122.86 'Total expended ..---------------- 248, 667.80 38.031. 11 211, 464. 66 12, 303. 13 234, 490. 37 Allotted_------ .------ --------- 103, 831. 61 113, 860. 20 222, 000. 00 60, 000. 00 97, 682. 30 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------ $215, 475.90 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------$65, 600. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938----------------73, 000. 00 138, 600. 00 Amount to be accounted for-----------------------------354, 075.90 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------ 40, 917. 70 Net amount to be accounted for ------------------ -- 313, 158. 20 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $275,408.07 Less receipts from sales ---------------------------- 40, 917. 70 234, 490. 37 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 78, 667.83 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 19381--1-------------------11 11 858. 67 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------------- 77, 809. 16 Amount required to be appropriated for completion (estimated) - of existing project 2 --- 1,430,000.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 2 30, 1940, for maintenance ___-- --------------------------- 260, 000. 00 1 In addition, $710,274.77 was expended from contributed funds. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 5. CHANNEL FROM GALVESTON HARBOR TO TEXAS CITY, TEX. Location.--Texas City is on the mainland of Texas on the west side of Galveston Bay, about 10 miles northwest of the city of Gal- veston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 520 and 1282.) 858 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act approved March 3, 1899, and enlarged by River and Harbor Act approved June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). The cost and expenditures prior to the beginning of the present project in 1913 were $561,905.69, of which $366,822.48 was for new work and $195,- 083.21 was for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1856, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 34 feet deep at mean low tide and 300 feet wide on bottom from deep water in Gal- veston Harbor to the harbor at Texas City, a distance of about 61/2 miles, with a pile dike on its north side 28,200 feet long covered with clay and other material dredged from the channel, with a harbor 800 feet wide on bottom and 34 feet deep at mean low tide extending approximately 4,250 feet to the southward of the south property line of the Texas Sugar Refining Co., and for the construction of a rubble-mound dike a short distance south of the existing pile dike and extending between stations -1+600 (the shore) and 26+ 000, a distance of 27,600 feet. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1/4 feet and the extreme range is about 1/2 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $2,429,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects but inclusive of $28,740.68 contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance of the channel and dike is $144,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 4,1913 A channel 300 feet wide and 30 feet deep and con- H. Doc. No. 1390, 62d Cong., 3d sess. struction of a pile dike 28,200 feet long north of channel. July 3, 1930 For a harbor 800 feet wide and 30 feet deep at H. Doc. No. 107, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Texas City and the construction of a rubble mound dike. Aug.30, 19351 Extension of rubble mound dike to the shore line Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 4, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Do. Deepening the channel and harbor to 32 feet -.. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 46, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Do. - Deepening the channel and harbor to 34 feet..... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 62, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 An extension to the harbor, 1,000 feet southward, Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 800 feet wide and 34 feet deep, provided that no No. 47, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- dredging be done by the United States within tains latest published map.) 75 feet of any pierhead line or structure. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by P. W. A. Local cooperation.---Underthe provisions of the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required and release the United States from claims for damages attributable to the work of improvement and furnish assurance satis- factory to the Secretary of War that they will construct a common- carrier oil terminal substantially as proposed. Prompt compliance RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 859 with these requirements is anticipated. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Modern terminal facilities are located on the mainland at the inner end of this channel and are considered ade- quate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 6, pt. 3, revised 1935, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year-Maintenance.-Minor repairs were made to the rubble-mound dike by United States and leased plant and hired labor from May 23 to June 30, 1938; 1,537.34 tons of stone were placed along the north edge of the dike at a cost of $9,543.63. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $18,776.31, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $9,771.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is 95 percent completed. The work remaining to be done is the extension of the Texas City, Tex., harbor 1,000 feet southward, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. The channel and the harbor basin, except the authorized extension referred to above, were completed in 1936. The pile dike was completed in 1915; the rubble- mound dike in 1934. The controlling depth in the completed portion of the project channel and basin was 32 feet at mean low tide. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds ..........................---------------------......... $2, 151, 680. 52 $2, 953, 165. 22 $5,104,845.74 Public Works funds_ _..---...- _.-.-------- - 136, 295. 78 ------------------ 136, 295. 78 Total United States funds ------------------ 2, 287, 976. 30 2, 953, 165. 22 5, 241, 141. 52 Contributed funds................................ 28,740.68 --- 28, 740. 68 Total all funds----.........- .--------- -_ 2, 316, 716. 98 2, 953, 165. 22 5, 269, 882. 20 The expenditures were $5,232,136.66, of which $5,095,840.88 was from regular funds and $136,295.78 from Public Works funds. In addition $28,740.68 was expended from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $186,355.39, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938----------------------------- $9, 004. 86 New work: Dredge extension to harbor basin 1,000 feet to the south- 'ward; with depth of 34 feet, by contract (November 1938 to Jan- uary 1939----------- ------------------------------ 112, 000.00 Maintenance: Removal of shoals in the channel with an available United States pipe line dredge (February to April 1939) ----------------- 56, 000. 00 Complete minor repairs to the rubble mound dike with stone by leased and United States plant and hired labor ('July 1938) .... 500. 00 Miscellaneous surveys___----------______------------------------- 8, 850. 53 Total for maintenance----.--.- ------------------- - 65, 350. 53 Total for all work--------- ---------------------- 186, 355. 89 The additional sum of $141,500 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to maintenance dredging of the channel and basin during the spring of 1940. 860 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___________- _-__ ________1 $2, 654, 798. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------__ ----- __--------- 3, 148, 248. 43 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 5, 803, 047. 21 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 9;,004. 86 Net total expenditures---------------------------------15, 794, 042. 35 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 186, 355.39 Total amount appropriated to June 30. 1938 -______.-__ 5, 980,397. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ..........------------- $136, 295. 78 ... ...... ..... $122, 914. 04 -...... . Cost of maintenance.........------------. 3, 455. 16 $123, 011. 66 $8, 416. 16 69, 611. 92 $18, 776. 31 Total cost--------------- 139, 750. 94 123, 011. 66 8, 416. 16 192, 525. 96 18, 776. 31 Total expended....---------------- 140, 092. 98 123, 159.82 7,803. 98 193, 138. 14 9, 771. 45 Allotted-------....--------.. ------ 217, 934. 66 50, 000. 00 76. 000. 00 73,073.91 194, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $1, 926.84 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-_______ -___ $20, 200. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938_---__ ________ 174, 000.00 194, 200. 00 Amount to be accounted for_________________________ 198,, 126. 84 Gross amount expended--------------___________ ____ ___ 9, 771. 45 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ __________1__ ______ 186, 355.39 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------------------- 10, 091.89 Balance available June 30, 1938 -_____-___ 1____--_--- 176, 263.50 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2_ ---- -- --- --- -141, 500 1 In addition, $28,740.68 was expended from contributed funds. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 6. CHANNEL TO PORT BOLIVAR, TEX. Location.-Port Bolivar is at the end of Bolivar Peninsula, which is on the east coast of Texas, between the Gulf of Mexico and Gal- veston Bay. It is on Galveston Harbor and about 4 miles north of the city of Galveston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 520.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907. The cost and expenditures were $94,811.50, of which $48,710.75 was for new work and $46,100.75 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1856, Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep at mean low tide and 200 feet wide on bottom, beginning at deep water in Galveston Harbor and extending to a turning basin 1,600 feet long, with an average width of about 750 feet and 30 feet deep at mean low tide in front of the wharves. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1.7 feet and the extreme range about 2.3 feet. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind, and RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 861 during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1928, is $187,000, exclu- sive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of the channel and turning basin is $20,000, which provides for a depth of 20 feet in the channel and 20 feet in the turning basin, 500 feet square, these dimen- sions being sufficient to accommodate existing commerce which con- sists of the operation of a railway ferry. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 25, 1910 Excavation of a channel 30 feet deep and 200 feet H. Doc. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess. wide, with turning basin 1,000 feet square. Mar. 2, 1.919 Increase length of turning basin to 1,600 feet and H. Doc. No. 1122, 65th Cong., 2d sess. 1 decrease width to about 750 feet. 1Contains the latest published map. Recommended modifications of project.-Under date of June 24, 1926, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the project be cur- tailed by providing for a channel depth of 20 feet, 200 feet wide, with a turning basin of the same depth 500 feet square (H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-The terminals consist of two piers, one 400 feet wide by 1,200 feet long and the other 1,200 feet long by 210 feet wide. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A portion of the turn- ing basin approximately 500 feet square at the entrance to slip No. 3 was dredged under contract between July 2 and 15, 1937, and 115,467 cubic yards of material removed at a cost of $13,928.31. The total cost for the fiscal year was $14,166.66, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $14,128.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 90 percent completed. The channel, 200 feet wide, and turning basin 1,000 feet square, were completed in 1912. To complete the project, the turning basin must be enlarged to project dimensions. Constant shoaling occurs and project dimensions have not been maintained as lesser dimensions are sufficient to accommodate existing commerce. The controlling depths at mean low tide were 22 feet in the channel and 121/2 feet over the area being maintained in the turning basin at the entrance to slip No. 3. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $576,- 468.41, of which $85,213.85 was for new work and $491,254.56 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $576,230.06. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $9,025.42, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_____________________________ $238. 35 Maintenance: Dredge in turning basin, by contract (October 1938) ... 8, 787. 07 Total--- - - - - ___ - - - -- 9,025.42 862 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Full project dimensions will not be maintained for the reason that lesser depth and width are sufficient for commerce at this port. The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to maintenance dredging in the turn- ing basin by contract during August and September 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___------------------------------ $133, 924. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 537, 355. 31 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 671, 279. 91 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 238. 35 Net total expenditures------------------------------ 671, 041. 56 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 9,025. 42 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-----------------680, 066. 98 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work....------------- ---------------------------------------- -------------------------- Cost of maintenance-...----------........ $7, 564. 51 $9, 794. 27 $11, 787. 37 $609.41 $14,166. 66 Total expended....----------------- 7, 649. 19 9, 800. 30 11, 787. 37 409. 09 14, 128, 63 Allotted----------...................-------------- -85.72 9, 500. 00 20, 000. 00 -9, 000. 00 8, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------$15, 154. 05 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937__--------------------------------- _ ---- 25,000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------------- 40, 154. 05 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment 000. 00 1-------------------7, Net amount to be accounted for--------------------- __ 23,154. 05 Gross amount expended------------------------- ---- 14, 1\28. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___---- --- __------- 9, 025. 42 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938______---------------- 309. 33 Balance available June 30, 1938___ _ _____----------- 8, 716. 09 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1---------- --------------------------- 102,000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance --------------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 7. HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TEX. Location.-The channel connects Galveston Harbor, at a point oppo- site Port Bolivar, with the city of Houston, Tex., extending 50 miles in a northwesterly direction across Galveston Bay through the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou to a turning basin at the head of Long Reach with a light-draft channel 7 miles long from the turning basin to Main Street, Houston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1282 and 532.) Previousprojects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872; modified in 1877; and by River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1879; March 3, 1899; February 20, 1900; March 3, 1905; and March 4, RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 863 1913. The cost and expenditures were (including the purchase of the Morgan cut and canal), $5,318,299.27, of which $4,105,156.87 was for new work and $1,213,142.40 was for maintenance, including $9,560 for operation and care under the permanent indefinite appropriation. In addition to these amounts $1,409,178.78 was expended from con- tributed funds, $1,209,178.18 being for new work and $200,000 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1856 of the Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 34 feet deep at mean low tide from deep water in Galveston Bay to and including the Hous- ton turning basin, with a width of 400 feet through Galveston Bay, 300 feet in the cut through Morgan Point, 300 feet thence to a point 5,000 feet above Baytown, thence 250 feet to Norsworthy, and 200 feet thence to the turning basin (about 1,000 feet wide) with suitable widening of the bends at Lynchburg, Norsworthy, Manchester, and Harrisburg. The project also provides for suitable widening of the channel in front of the wharf at Manchester, for certain cut-offs and easing of sharp bends, for the construction of a dike 26,000 feet long to protect the channel in upper Galveston Bay, and for a light-draft extension of the channel, 10 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide, without easing the bends, through Buffalo Bayou from the turn- ing basin to the mouth of White Oak Bayou in Houston, Tex. The mean tidal range under ordinary conditions is about 1.3 feet in the lower part of Galveston Bay, 0.6 foot in the upper bay, and less than 0.5 foot in the San Jacinto River' and Buffalo Bayou. The extreme ranges under ordinary conditions are about 1.6 feet, 1.3 feet, and 1 foot, respectively. Freshets sometimes cause rises of over 12 feet in Buffalo Bayou. The height of the tides, however, is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong northers in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $12,068,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, but inclusive of $1,365,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $800,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1905 Easing or cutting off of sharp bends and construc- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. tion of a pile dike. No. 35, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1919 A channel 30 feet deep, widening bend at Man- H. Doc. No. 1632, 65th Cong., 3d sess. chester, and existing project dimensions of the turning basin. Mar. 3,1925 A light-draft extension of the channel to the H. Doc. No. 93, 67th Cong., 1st sess. mouth of White Oak Bayou. July 3, 1930 Widening the channel through Morgan Point and H. Doc. No. 13, 71st Cong., 1st sess. to a point 4,000 feet above Baytown and widen- ing certain bends. Aug. 30,19351 Deepening to 32 feet in the main channel and Rivers and Harbors Committe Doc. turning basin, and for a 400-foot width through No. 28, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Galveston Bay. Aug. 30, 1935 Existing project dimensions of the main channel_ Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. No. 58, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by P, V. A. 101110-48--pt. 1, vol. 1-55 864 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,'1938 Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Har- bor Act of August 30, 1935, is subject to the provisions that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way for the widening of the channel and suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material during the initial construction and for future maintenance as and when needed, and release the United States from all claims for damages to private or municipal property due to the improvement and its maintenance. Cooperation required by the above act has been partly furnished and it is reported that all conditions will be met promptly. All cooperation required under prior acts has been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The city of Houston and the Harris County Houston Ship Channel navigation district have constructed modern terminals which supplement privately owned wharves. The exist- ing facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 6, pt. 2, Corps of Engineers.) Operations and results during fiscal year-New work.-The chan- nel was dredged from Morgan Point to the mouth of Carpenters Bayou (station 510+00) under two contracts from September 15, 1937, to April 23, 1938, and 5,449,197 cubic yards of material were removed from a channel length of 51,000 feet at a cost of $437,089.96. Maintenance.-Dredgingwas performed by United States plant as follows: Plant Location Dates ubic yards ost U. S. pipe-line dredge Ray- Bayou section...__ July 1 to Sept. 15, 1937--------........ 164, 871 $69,004.27 meond. Do------------------....................... Turning basin... Sept. 17, 1937, to Feb. 13, 1938. 323. 816 136, 862. 92 Do--------.........---------- Bay section..... Feb. 25 to June 30, 1938______... 1, 308,011 102, 140.17 A total of 1,796,698 cubic yards was removed from the turning basin and approach thereto and 26,100 lineal feet of channels at a cost of $308,007.36. There were additional costs of $22,658.13 for miscellaneous surveys, inspections, and $5,670.21 for preparing dumping grounds. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $773,425.66 of which $437,089.96 was for new work and $336,335.70 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $750,025.06. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 81 percent completed. The channel from Bolivar Roads to the mouth of Carpenters Bayou has been dredged to project dimensions, the remainder of the channel has been dredged to a depth of 32 feet and widths varying from 150 to 250 feet, and the turning basin has been dredged to a depth of 32 feet, and to project width, with the exception of a small area in the southwestern part of the basin. To complete the existing project the channel between the mouth of Carpenters Bayou and the turning basin is to be deepened to 34 feet and widened to project width; the turning basin deepened to 34 feet and the incompleted part dredged; the light draft extension of the channel above the turning basin dredged, and a dike 26,000 feet long to protect the channel in upper Galveston Bay completed. A side or tributary channel 10 to 12 feet deep and 3,700 feet long RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 865 has been excavated from the ship channel to the mouth of Goose Creek. The controlling depths at mean low tide along the center line of the channel were as follows: Through Galveston Bay 33 feet, thence to mouth of Vinces Bayou 322 feet, thence to turning basin 32 feet, in turning basin 34 feet, thence to Houston 7 feet. The controlling depth in the channel to the mouth of Goose Creek was about 6 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows : New work Maintenance Total Regular funds .-.. $5, 978, 749. 64 $7, 294, 255. 22 $13, 273, 004. 86 Public Works funds . . - -- - - 2, 612, 931. 98 __________- _ 2, 612, 931. 98 Total _ .------------------------ 8, 591, 681. 62 7, 294, 255. 22 15, 885, 936. 84 The total expenditures were $15,859,508.65, of which $13,246,576.67 was from regular funds and $2,612,931.98 from public-works funds. In addition $1,365,000 was expended from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $835,483.37, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- $29,176. 90 New work: Dredge the channel to 34-foot depth and widen to 250 feet from the mouth of Carpenters Bayou to about the mouth of Greens Bayou by contract (August 1938 to February 1939) ----------------- $306, 000. 00 Dredge the channel to 34-foot depth and 250-foot width from about the mouth of Greens Bayou to about the mouth of Hunting Bayou by contract (November 1938 to April 1939)---------- 290, 742. 00 Total for new work___ _ 596, 742. 00 Maintenance: Remove shoals in the channel and turning basin with an available United States pipe-line dredge (July 1938 to January 1939) -- $170, 000. 00 Build and repair levees around dumping grounds with hired labor and United States plant (July 1938 to June 1939) ----------------------------- 9, 600. 00 Harrisburg, Tex., field office, miscellaneous and survey expenses (July 1938 to June 1939)-... 29, 984. 37 Total for maintenance ____ ____ ________________________ 209, 564. 37 Total for all work_------------------------------------- 835, 483. 27 The additional sum of $1,524,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: New work: Dredge the channel to 34-foot depth from about the mouth of Hunting Bayou to and including the turning basin, widen the channel to 200 feet from about mouth of Hunting Bayou to the turning basin, by contract (July 1939 to June 1940) ---------------- $900, 000 Maintenance : Remove shoaling in the channel and turning basin with an available United States pipe-line dredge (July 1939 to June 1940)-------------------------- $300,000 Remove shoaling in channel by contract (January to April 1940) -___- - - -_ 213, 000 866 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Maintenance-Continued. Remove shoaling from the lower bay section of the channel with an available United States seagoing hop- per dredge (December 1939 and January and Febru- ary 1940)------ --- $72, 000 Build levees and prepare dumping grounds with hired labor and United States plant (July 1939 to June 1940) --------------------------------------------- 10, 000 Harrisburg, Tex., field office, miscellaneous and sur- vey expenses (July 1939 to June 1940) --------------- 29, 000 Total for maintenance----------------------------------- $624, 000 Total for all work__ 1, 524, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------. $12, 696, 838. 49 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------- 8, 507, 397. 62 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 121, 204, 236. 11 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------- 2, 748. 71 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 21, 206, 984. 82 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 29, 176. 90 Net total expenditures-------------------------------- 121, 177, 807. 92 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 835, 483. 37 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 22, 013, 291. 29 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...------ ...- $1, 112, 763. 11 $1,337, 818. 46 $171, 891.38 $353, 721.87 $437, 089. 96 Cost of maintenance -------- _--- 118, 466. 50 464, 869. 52 429, 59. 15 454, 012. 16 336, 335. 70 Total cost_- 1, 231, 2z9. 61 1, 802, 687. 98 601, 420. 53 807, 734. 03 773, 425. 66 Total expended 1, 286, 215. 23 -5, 929. 12 687, 792. 74 829, 382. 37 750, 025. 06 Allotted -- ---------.------. . 1, 724, 287. 08 -480, 168. 95 689, 726. 07 350, 000. 00 1, 561, 069. 52 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ------------ --------------- $24, 438. 91 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937 _----- $1, 800, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938 - ----- 239, 000. 00 2, 039, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------------------- 2, 063, 438. 91 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----- 477, 930. 48 Net amount to be accounted for------------------- ------ 1, 585, 508. 43 Gross amount expended --- ---- -- $758, 048. 21 Less: Reimbursements collected - $92. 67 Receipts from sales --------- 7, 930. 48 8, 023. 15 750, 025. 06 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------ 835, 483. 37 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ - $31, 241. 06 1In addition, $1,409,178.78 ($1,209,178.78 for new work and $200,000 for maintenance) expended from contributed funds on previous projects and $1,365,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work on existing projects. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 867 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_-------- $283, 792. 96 $315, 034.02 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 520, 449. 35 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - of existing project 2_ __-- 1, 514, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: 90 0 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 For new work 2____ 2 For maintenance -- 624, 000. 00 Total 2_____- --------- 1, 524, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 8. ANAHUAC CHANNEL, TEX. Location.-The town of Anahuac is on the northeast side of upper Galveston or Trinity Bay, opposite the mouth of the Trinity River, 38 miles north of Galveston and 25 miles northeast of Seabrook. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1282.) Existing project.-There is no definite project for this channel. The River and Harbor Act approved March 3, 1905, contained an item for "Improving West Galveston Bay Channel, Double Bayou, and mouths of adjacent streams, including Trinity River, Anahuac Channel, and Cedar Bayou," but at the time of the appropriation no recommendation of definite channel dimensions had been made to Congress. A channel 6 feet deep at mean low tide and 80 feet wide was dredged in 1905 from Galveston Bay to the wharves at Anahuac, a distance of 16,000 feet. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.7 foot and the extreme range about 0.9 foot. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 11/2 feet below mean low tide. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $12,500. The latest published map is contained in House Docu- ment No. 440, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities are at Anahuac and consist of several small wharves and slips for local use. They are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year-Maintenance.-The channel was dredged by contract between August 2 and September 14, 1937, and 380,444 cubic yards of material removed, at a cost of $28,816 37. Logs and snags were removed from the channel at a cost of $1,491.20. The total cost of all work during the fiscal year was $30,585.16, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $30,629.77. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1911. The controlling depth was 5 feet at mean low tide. The total cost to June 30, 1938, was $263,336.70, of which $5,975.10 was for new work and $257,361.60 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $263,189.35. 868 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $4,827.41, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938__ ____ . . _______ $147. 35 Maintenance: Remove snags from the channel with hired labor and United States plant (July 1938 to June 1939) -------------------- 4,680.06 Total-------------- ------------------------------------ 4, 827. 41 The additional sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Dredge the channel by contract (July and August 1939)-------- $30, 000 Removal of logs and snags from the channel with Government plant and hired labor (July 1939 to June 1940) ---------------- 10, 000 Total---------------------------------------------------- 40, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------$-----------------5, 975. 10 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-- -------------- 257, 361.60 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_-----_____-- 263, 336. 70 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 147. 35 Net total expenditures ____------------__-- _ 263, 189. 35 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------- 4, 827. 41 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----___---- 268, 016.76 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1.935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work....------------------------- Cost of maintenance_----------- $19, 276. 14 $1, 304. 96 $17, 549. 01 $6, 911.61 $30, 585. 16. Total expended-----------------................. 19, 288. 26 1, 127. 46 17, 774. 25 6, 719. 65 30, 629. 77 Allotted.....---------------------- 12, 245. 70 20, 000. 00 38, 000.00 -34, 000. 00 33, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 _______-----------------------$1, 957. 18 Amount allotted from War Depa rtment Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----- ----------------------------- 41, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for _---------- 43, 457. 18 ------- Deductions on account of revocation of allotment___________ 8, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_____- ____----___--- 35, 457. 18 Gross amount expended30,6-----------62--------------- 629. 77 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------- 4, 827. 41 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------ -------------- 169. 60 Balance available June 30, 1938-----------------------_ 4, 657. 81 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - 30, 1940, for maintenance 1 - 40, 000. 00 Exclusive of available funds. 9. CEDAR BAYOU, TEX. Location.--This bayou is about 30 miles long. It flows to the south and empties into the northwest corner of upper Galveston Bay, about 1 miles below the mouth of San Jacinto River and about 281/2 miles RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 869 north of Galveston, Tex. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1282.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of September 19, 1890, and July 13, 1892. The cost and expenditures were $108,871.28, of which $39,087.15 was for new work and $69,- 784.13 was for maintenance. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 10 feet deep at mean low tide and 100 feet wide from the Houston Ship Channel to a point on the bayou, 11 miles above the mouth. The project also includes the jetties at the mouth of the bayou provided for under the previous project. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.6 foot and the extreme range 1.3 feet. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work made in 1930, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $50,000, of which $25,000 is to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930 (S. Doc. No. 107, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest pub- lished map is in this document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act, approved July 3, 1930, provides that local interests shall contribute 50 percent of the estimated first cost of the improvement, but not to exceed $25,000, and shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all necessary easements, rights-of-way, and dumping grounds. These conditions have not been completely met, but local interests have complied with all the necessary requirements to complete the channel to the first bend in Cedar Bayou above the mouth. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of a few small wharves for local use located at various places along Cedar Bayou, an oil loading wharf owned by the Atlantic Pipe Line Co. located one-half mile above the mouth of the bayou, and an oil loading wharf owned by the Sinclair-Prairie Oil Co. located 11 miles above the mouth of the bayou. The present facilities are considered adequate for exist- ing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 50 percent completed. The channel has been completed to project dimen- sions from the Houston Ship Channel to the first bend in Cedar Bayou above the mouth. Two brush and stone jetties have been constructed at the mouth of Cedar Bayou. To complete the project the bayou must be dredged to project dimensions from the first bend above the mouth to a point 11 miles above the mouth. The controlling depths at mean low tide were 9 feet from the Houston Ship Channel to the first bend in Cedar Bayou above the mouth and 8 feet thence to a point in the bayou 11 miles above the mouth. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $118,- 569.52, of which $25,151.13 was for new work (consisting of $12,575.56 United States funds and $12,575.57 contributed funds) and $93,418.39 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $118,569.52, of which $105,993.95 was United States funds and $12,575.57 contributed funds. 870 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-No funds are available. The sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to main- tenance dredging by contract from July to September 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___________________----_ $51, 662. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ ____-- 1- 202'. 52 163, Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 214, 865. 23 Net total expenditures _--__- 214, 865. 23 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ---------------- 1214, 865. 23 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -- ------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Cost of maintenance_____..... ... $97. 91 37 $30, 619. $36. 72 $36, 206. 93 Total expended------------------ 97. 91 30, 516. 05 103. 32 36, 243. 65 Allotted........---------------------- -451. 64 30, 000. 00 18, 000. 00 -539. 07 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - - --- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- -- --- --- - existing project 2 $12, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year -ending June - -- --- - -- -- - -- -- ------ - ------ 30, 1940, for maintenance 2 40,000.00 1In addition, $12,575.57 was expended from contributed funds. 2 In addition, $12,424 to be contributed by local interests. 10. CLEAR CREEK, TEX. Location.-ClearCreek has its source about 13 miles south of Hous- ton, Tex., and flows southeast for a distance of about 25 miles, empty- ing into the west side of upper Galveston Bay at a point 24 miles northwest of Galveston, Tex. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1282.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low tide and 60 feet wide from deep water in Galveston Bay to the bridges 1 mile above the mouth of Clear Creek. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.6 foot and the extreme range 1.3 feet. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The original estimate of cost for new work, made in 1900, was $10,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annual cost of mainte- nance is $6,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13. 1902 A channel 4 feet deep and 50 feet wide_ _______ H. Doc. No. 449, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Enlargement of the channel to depth of 6 feet and H. Doc. No. 264, 73d Cong.. 2dsess. width of 60 feet. (Contains latest published map.) Teriminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small wharves: for local use located at the town of Seabrook, at the mouth of the creek, and at various points along the length of the waterway. They are considered adequate for existing commerce. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 871 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The existing project was completed in 1936. The controlling depth at mean low tide was 6 feet. The total cost to June 30, 1938, was $83,444.67, of which $14,290.95 was for new work and $69,153.72 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $83,444.67. Proposed operations.--No funds are available. The sum of $12,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to maintenance dredging, by contract, about August 1939. This amount exceeds the average expended during the preceding 5 years because no operations have been undertaken since the fiscal year 1936. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_-------------------------------- $14, 290. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__--- ---- __---------__ 69, 153. 72 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_------- 83, 444. 67 Net total expenditures----------- -- 83, 444. 67 'Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ________--______--83, 444.67 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -- ------ .......... .------ . ..... ------------------ ---------------- ...-------- Cost of maintenance_.. $4, 002. 47 $109. 89 $6. 642. 17 $28. 17 Total expended __ 4, 002. 47 ------------ 832. 44 5, 947. 79 Allotted.... ....... ..------------------- 7, 000. 00 1, 002 47 7, 500. 00 -1, 719. 77 - Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance_____ ____- ___________-- $12, 000 11. DICKINSON BAYOU, TEX. Location.-This bayou enters Galveston Bay on the west side about 20 miles northwest of Galveston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1282.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide at mean low tide along the present route from the natural 6-foot depth in Galveston Bay through Dickinson Bay and Dickinson Bayou to the Galveston, Houston & Henderson Railroad bridge at Dickinson. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.9 foot and the extreme range about 1.6 feet. The height of tides is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong north winds in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 21/2 feet below mean low tide. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $42,000. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $12,500. For an explanation for the authority of the original dimensions (.4 feet by 50 feet) of this channel see page 1093 of Annual Report for 1931. The River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, authorized the present project dimensions (H. Doc. No. 568, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). 'The latest published map is in this document. Local cooperation.-The work authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, is subject to the provisions that local interests shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, 872 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance as required. These conditions have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small wharves for local use. They are considered adequate for the existing com- merce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 15 percent completed. To complete the project the channel must be deepened to 6 feet and widened to 60 feet. The controlling depth was about 5.0 feet at mean low tide in the dredged entrance channel. The total cost to June 30, 1938, was $61,841.11, of which $6,287.28 was for new work and $55,553.83 for maintenance. The total ex- penditures were $61,841.11. Proposed operations.-No funds are available. The sum of $35,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 to be applied to new dredging work by contract during August 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $6,287.28 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------------- ------ 55, 553. 83 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------- 61, 841. 11 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 61, 841. 11 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------------61, 841. 11 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------ --- 35, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work ----------------------------------- 35, 000. 00 12. FREEPORT HARBOR, TEX. Location.-Thisharbor is formed by the improvement of the Brazos River, Tex., from the mouth to Freeport, about 6 miles above. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 525.) The mouth of the Brazos River is about 47 miles southwest of Galveston Harbor entrance and about 137 miles northeast of Aransas Pass (Port Aransas). Previous projects.-Authorized by River and Harbor Act of June 14, 1880. The total cost and expenditure was $147,098.43, for new work. For further details see page 1860 of Annual Report for 1915.. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 32 feet deep from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico to a point about one-half mile below the Stauffer chemical plant with two turning basins, one 700 by 700 feet at Brazosport and one 600 by 600 feet at the upper end of the channel, the channel to have a width of 300 feet seaward of the jettied entrance, 200 feet from jettied entrance to the Brazos- port turning basin, widened at the bend, and averaging 375 feet, thence to the upper turning basin; the widths in the approaches to the turning basins to converge within a distance of 800 feet from the width of the turning basin to the width of the channel; and provides also for the extension of the channel with a depth of 30 feet and a width of 200 feet to and including the turning basin near the Stauf- fer chemical plant at Freeport at a cost of $18,000 when required in RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 873 the interests of commerce and navigation. The work to be accom- plished as may be found desirable, by dredging, by jetties at the mouth of the harbor, and by a diversion dam in the Brazos River, a diversion channel, and necessary auxiliary works in general accord- ance with plan No. 6, as proposed by the district engineer, together with a lock in the diversion dam, approximately 200 feet long, 55 feet wide, and 121/2 feet deep over the miter sills. The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, modified the act of March 3, 1925, so as to pro- vide that when local interests shall have furnished assurances satis- factory to the Secretary of War that they will maintain the diversion channel, the United States shall assume the cost of maintenance of the navigable channel, estimated at $75,000 annually, including care and operation of the lock, if provided (Rivers and Harbors Commit- tee Doc. No. 18, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1.8 feet and the extreme range about 21/2 feet. Freshets in the river, except under extreme conditions, do not cause a greater variation in the water surface than the tidal action. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1935, is $2,504,000, including $1,334,500 to be provided by local interests. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $115,000 for 2 years after completion of the project and $100,000 thereafter. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1899 Dredging and such other work as may be deemed Specified in act. most effe:tive in the judgment of the Secretary of War in improving and developing the harbor. For taking over the jetties and other privately built works at the mouth of the river. Mar. 2, 1907 Examination authorized. The work was subse- H. Doc. No. 1087, 60th Cong., 2d sess. quently confined to maintenance of the jetties. Feb. 27, 1911 Repairs to jetties anh dredging_ Specified in act. Mar. 4, 1913 Construction of a seagoing hopper dredge, one- Do. half the cost to be charged to this improvement and one-half to Aransas Pass. Aug. 8, 1917 Purchase of one 15-inch pipe-line dredge and H. Doc. No. 1469, 63d Cong., 3d sess. equipment, its operation for an experimental period of 3 years, the operation of the seagoing dredge one-half time for 3 years, and repairs to the jetties. Mar. 3, 1925 Diversion dam, diversion channel, and necessary Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. auxiliary works. No. 10, 68th Cong., 2d sess. July 3, 1930 Maintenance of the diversion channel at the ex- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. pense of local interests. No. 18, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 19351 Dredging the channels and turning basins to Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. greater depths. (Project completed to within No. 15, 72d Cong., 1st sess. 4 mile of the upper limit of the channel with P. W. A. funds and contributed funds.) Do--.......Maintenance of the present project dimensions of Rivers and Harbors Committee Does. the channels and turning basins at Federal ex- Nos. 15, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and *29, pense. 73d Cong., 2d sess. I Included in P. W. A. program Sept. 6, 1933. *Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.--All required local cooperation has been fully complied with, except the 50-percent contribution toward the cost of the extension of the channel to Freeport, which has not been requested. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities are located at the town of Freeport at the upper end of this improvement and at a point about a mile above the inner ends of the jetties. The facilities at 874 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Freeport consist of a small wharf, privately owned, and one free public wharf owned by the municipality of Freeport. The facilities just inside the mouth of the river consist of one sulphur-loading dock, about 250 feet long, one oil dock, and one steamship wharf in poor condition, about 450 feet long, with wooden shed. The existing facilities are considered adequate for the commerce that exists. Operations and results during fiscal year-Maintenance.-Minor repairs to the inner end of the southwest jetty, by hired labor and Government plant, were made during August 1937. The work con- sisted of placing 200.95 tons of stone in a small groin, at a cost of $1,397.38. The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Galveston redredged the sea bar and jetty channels from August 1 to September 30, 1937, and May 25 to June 30, 1938, removing 1,636,027 cubic yards at a cost of $76,099.64. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections cost $11,300.02. The total cost during the year was $88,797.04, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $64,841.05. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about. 85 percent completed. The work remaining to be completed consists of dredging the extension of the channel to and including a turning basin near the Stauffer chemical plant at Freeport and constructing a lock in the diversion dam in the Brazos River. The controlling depths at mean low tide in the various channels and turning basins were as follows: From deep water in the Gulf of Mexico to the jettied entrance, 32.0 feet, thence to the Brazosport turning basin, 31.0 feet; in the Brazos- port turning basin, 31.0 feet; in the channel above the Brazosport turning basin to and including the upper turning basin, 29.0 feet; and in the remainder of the channel, including the turning basin at the Stauffer chemical plant, 19.0 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows : New work Maintenance Total Regular funds.... ......------------------------------- $1, 101. 061. 89 $1, 908, 548. 62 $3, 009, 610. 51 Publi~-woxks funds-----------------------------.116, 574.74 - . 116, 574. 74 Total, nited States funds----------------- 1, 217,636.63 1,908,548.62 3, 126, 185. 25 Contributed funds_ _______________________ 533, 302. 79 533, 302. 79 Contributed funds (sec. 4, River and Harbor Act of M ar. 4, 1915) ............. _ __.-.-. .____ .. 225, 000. 00 . . . . . . 225, 000. 00 Total, all funds____..... _ .---- .-__.-__ 1, 975, 939. 42 1, 908, 548. 62 3, 884, 488. 04 The total expenditures were $3,101,267.82, of which $2,984,693.08 was from regular funds and $116,574.74 from Public Works funds. In addition $758,302.79 was expended frora contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $118,050.34, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938___________________________._______ $24, 917.43 Maintenance : Dredge jetty channel with an available Uinted States seagoing hopper dredge (December 1938 and May and June 1939) -- 82, 000. 00 Miscellaneous surveys___ -- ______ 11, 132. 91 Total___ ------------ 118, 050.34 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 875 The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance: Dredge sea bar channel with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (November and December 1939) ----------------- $58, 000 Dredge inside channels and basins, by contract (January and Feb- ruary 1940) --- ---- 42, 000 Total_ - - -- 100, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938.------------------------- $1, 364, 735. 06 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938- 1, 908, 548. 62 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 19381---- 3, 273, 283. 68 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_. --- 24, 917. 43 Net total expenditures__ _ -------- --- 3, 249, 366. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 118, 050. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 13, 366, 416. 59 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ...---------------- 35, 696. 94 $57, 696. 17 $23, 181. 63- Cost of maintenance-.----------- 148, 753. 34 33, 895. 37 58, 506. 01 $78. 701. 65 $88, 797. 04 Total cost----------------- 184, 450. 28 91, 591. 54 81, 687. 64 78, 701. F5 88. 797. 04 Total expended .------------------ 182. 484. 16 85, 607. 98 66, 332. 16 101, 524. 77 64, 841. 05 Allotted ..-------------------------198, 956. 10 30, 500. 00 80, 500. 00 -24, 425. 26 175, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 -- __ ___ ___ $7, 891. 39 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937 - $99, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 _ 76, 000. 00 175, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for__ -- --- 182, 891. 39 Gross amount expended --64, 841. 05 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 _ ------------- 118, 050. 34 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938___-- 24, 920. 55 Balance available June 30, 1938- 129. 79 9-----------------------93, Amount (estimated) required to be appropi riated for completion of existing project 2-- S-- _ 9, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fis cal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2__ -- ------------------- 00,000. 00 1In addition, $758,302.79 was expended from conatributed funds. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 13. CHANNEL FROM PASS CAVALLO TO PORT LAVACA, TEX. Location.--The bar at Pass Cavallo is 125 miles southwest of Galves- ton entrance and 54 miles north of Aransas Pass. Port Lavaca lies 26 miles to the northwest of the pass, across Matagorda and Lavaca Bays. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1117.) 876 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Existing project.-This provides for a depth of 9 feet and a width of 100 feet, following the existing channel from Lynns Bayou at Port Lavaca, Tex., to deep water in Matagorda Bay near Port O'Con- nor, Tex., a distance of about 9 miles. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 1 foot and the extreme range about 2 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, is $138,874. The latest (1937) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25, 1910 Channel to Port Lavaca, Tex., 7 feet deep and 80 H. Doc. No. 1082, 60th Cong., 2d sess. feet bottom width. Aug. 30, 1935 Extension of 7-foot channel to the shore line of Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. Lavaca Bay at the mouth of Lynns Bayou. No. 28, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Deepen and widen channel to present project Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. dimensions. No. 37, 75th Cone., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, in adopting the modified project, provided that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for the proposed work and for future maintenance. None of this coopera- tion has been met. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities located at Port Lavaca consist of two wooden piers 30 feet wide and 500 feet long, with a slip between about 200 feet wide. Local interests have constructed in Lynns Bayou a turning basin, packing plant (refrigerated) with wharf, and two small boat wharves. The terminals are municipally owned, and sufficient for the demands of the port commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.- Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $507.03, all for new work. The expenditures for the year were $15. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 16 percent completed. The channel has been dredged to a depth of 7 feet at mean low tide over a width of 80 feet. To complete the proj- ect, the channel must be dredged to a depth of 9 feet at mean low tide over a width of 100 feet. The controlling depth at mean low tide was 51 feet except in the vicinity of the mouth of Lynns Bayou where the controlling depth was 31/2 feet. The total cost of the project to June 30, 1938, was $31,537.02, of which $21,690.78 was for new work and $9,846.24 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $31,044.99. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $116,860 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ._________ ______________________ $492. 03 New work: Dredge project channel from Pass Cavallo to Port Lavaca, by contract (July to December 1938) -------------------------- 116,367. 97 Total__ ________--------------------_ 116, 860.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 877 The additional sum of $15,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging of channel, by contract (February to June 1940). Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------$21, 690. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------------ 9, 846.24 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------- 31, 537. 02 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------ 492. 03 Net total expenditures--------------------------- 31, 044. 99 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------1----------16, 860. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------147, 904. 99 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-__---....... .--. ___--------_ _ -__ - - $18. 36 $11, 465.91 $507. 03 Cost of maintenance --------------------- ---------------------------- 45. 72 -- Total expended_ ............... _ _ ........... _____-_... .- 18. 36 11, 511. 63 15. 00 Allotted-------------------..........................-----------..........--------------.24, 000. 00 -12, 470. 01 116,875. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938________________________________ $116, 875. 00 Gross amount expended------------------------____ ___ 15. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------116, 860. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ___________- -_____-- - - 510. 21 Balance available June 30, 1938.__________________________ 116, 349. 79 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1______________________________ 15, 000.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 14. PORT ARANSAS-CORPUS CHRISTI WATERWAY, TEX. Location.-This is a consolidation of the old improvements of Port Aransas, Tex., and the channel from Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi, Tex. Aransas Pass is on the southern portion of the coast of Texas, 180 miles southwest of Galveston and 132 miles north of the mouth of the Rio Grande. Aransas Pass connects Corpus Christi Bay and Aransas Bay with the Gulf of Mexico. The waterway ex- tends from deep water in the Gulf through the Aransas Pass jettied entrance, thence westerly 203/4 miles to and including a turning basin at Corpus Christi, thence westerly 13/4 miles through the Industrial Canal to and including the turning basin at Avery Point, thence westerly 41/4 miles to and including a turning basin near Tule Lake. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1285 and 1286.) Previous projects.-The original project for improvement of Aransas Pass (Port Aransas) was authorized by the River and Har- bor Act of March 3, 1879. The improvement was taken over by the Aransas Pass Harbor Co. on June 30, 1890, under authority of the act of May 12, 1890. This company relinquished its rights to the United States on March 27, 1899. The channel from Aransas Pass to Crpus Christi was first improved under the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1907, and June 25, 1910. 878 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The cost and expenditures by the United States were $1,434,986.29, of which $1,372,534.43 was for new work and $62,451.86 was for maintenance. In addition there was expended by the citizens of Rockport and Corpus Christi the sum of $9,938.93 and by the Aransas Pass Harbor Co. the sum of $401,554.18, making a total of expendi- tures by the United States and local interests of $1,846,479.40. (For further details regarding the old improvement of Port Aransas see p. 1861 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-The modified project dimensions provided for in the various channels and basins comprising this waterway are shown in the following tabulation: Adopted project dimensions Section of the Port Aransas-Corpus Christi Depth Waterway, Tex. Depth in Bottom width in feet feet below mean low Gulf level Aransas Pass outer bar -------------------- 700--------------------------------37 Aransas Pass jetty channel-_ ...--- --------- 600 from inner end to opposite station 90, (1) north jetty, thence increasing to 700 at outer end of jetty. Inner basin at Harbor Island------------- 650 by 3,000 long _ - 30 Inner basin at Clines Point to west end Humble 400 at east end decreasing to 300 at west end_ 35 Oil & Refining Co. basin. Channel to town of Port Aransas 100---- 12 Channel from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi 200_----------------------------- - 32 turning basin. Corpus Christi turning basin--------- 1,000 by 5,500 long (includes approach to 32 turning basin). ... Industrial Canal______ . __----------------- 150 _--- - ---- ------- ----- ----- 32 Turning basin at A very Point .........----- - 800 by 1,200 long- - 32 Channel to vicinity of Tule Lake__ - 150 .. . ----- .-------- - . ..--------- 32 Turning basin near Tule Lake. --------------- 900 by 1,000 long-------------------------- 32 1 35 feet from inner end to opposite station 90, north jetty, increasing to 37 feet at outer end of jetty. The project also provides for 2 rubble stone jetties at Aransas Pass entrance, extending into the Gulf from St. Joseph and Mustang Islands, the project lengths of which are 11,190 and 8,650 feet, re- spectively. The project further provides for a stone dike on St. Joseph Island about 19,100 feet long connecting with the north jetty and extending up this island to prevent a channel being cut around the jetty. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range at Aransas Pass is about 1.1 feet and the extreme range about 2 feet, and at Corpus Christi the mean range about 1 foot and the extreme about 11/2 feet. The heights of tides are dependent largely on the strength; and direc- tion of winds, and during strong north winds in the winter season the water surface may be depressed as much as 3 feet below mean low Gulf level. The estimated cost for new work revised in 1938, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects is $6,300,000. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $624,000. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 879 Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 Acquisition of the old curved portion of the north Specified in act. jetty previously constructed by private parties. June 13, 1902 Completion of north jetty in accordance with the Do. Mar. 3, 1905 plans of its builders. Mar. 2, 1907 Connection of old curved jetty to St. Joseph Is- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. land, and construction of south jetty. No. 5, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Feb. 27, 1911 Dredging roadstead in Harbor Island Basin to H. Doc. No. 1094, 61st Cong., 3d sess. depth of 20 feet and construction of 10,000 linear feet of the stone dike on St. Joseph Island. Mar. 4, 1913 Deepening of channel between jetties and the Har- H. Doc. No. 1125, 62d Cong., 3d sess. bor Island Basin to depth of 25 feet, extension of jetties seaward, extension of dike on St. Joseph Island 9,100 feet, and dredging the approach channel 12 feet deep to town of Port Aransas. Sept. 22, 1922 Dredging channel from Aransas Pass to Corpus H. Doc. 321, 67th Cong., 2d sess. Christi, 25 feet deep, 200 feet bottom width. July 3, 1930 Deepening entrance channel from Gulf of Mexico H. Doc. No. 214, 70th Cong., 1st sess.' to Harbor Island and provision of an inner basin at Harbor Island of reduced area but greater depth. July 3, 1930 Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi Channel with Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. depth of 30 feet. No. 9, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 2 Enlarging all channels from the Gulf to the west- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. ern end of basin dredged by Humble Oil & Re- Nos. 35, 72d Cong., 1st sess.' and 40, fining Co. at its docks on Harbor Island, with 73d Cong., 2d sess.' Public Works Administration funds. Do_ .... Maintenance of channel and maneuvering basin H. Doc. No. 130, 72d Cong., 1st sess. between breakwater and western shore line of Do------ Corpus Christi Bay. Do_ .--- Maintenance to 30 feet depth, except on strips Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. lying 50 feet channelward of any established No. 13, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' pier head lines or within 50 feet of the foot of any wharf or structure of the approach channel, turning basin at Corpus Christi, Industrial Canal and turning basin at Avery Point. Maintenance and deepening to 32 feet of the chan- Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 Doc. nel from deep water at Port Aransas to and in- No. 63, 74th Cong., 1st sess. cluding the turning basin at Corpus Christi. 1 June 20, 1938 Extend the main turning basin at Corpus Christi H. Doc. No. 574, 75th Cong., 3d sess. westward 2,500 feet at its present width and depth, deepen the existing Industrial Canal and turning basin to 32 feet and for the extension of this canal at a depth of 32 feet and general width of 150 feet, westward along Nueces Bay shore to a turning basin 32 feet deep, 900 feet wide and 1,000 feet long near Tule Lake. 1 Contain the latest published maps. 2 Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933 and Feb. 16, 1935. Local cooperation.-Under provisions of River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, local interests are required to furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary lands, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subsequent maintenance as may be re- quired, and release the United States from all claims for damages attributable to the work of improvement; and provided further, that deepening of the existing Industrial Canal with its turning basin and construction of the proposed extension thereto and new turning basin near Tule Lake shall not be undertaken until and unless the Nueces County navigation district furnishes assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that bona fide arrangements have been made with various industries so as to guarantee additional tonnage sufficient to warrant the construction and maintenance of the extension of the In- dustrial Canal to any point up to and including the proposed turning basin near Tule Lake. All prior requirements fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities located on Harbor Island at the head of Aransas Pass, Ingleside, Corpus Christi, and Avery Point are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 6, pt. 3, Corps of Engineers.) ---- 101110 38-pt. 1, vol. 1----- 5 880 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year-Maintenance.-The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Galveston redredged the sea bar and jetty channels from October 1 to December 30, 1937, and from March 16 to May 24, 1938, removing 2,288,744 cubic yards at a cost of $125,073.44. Contract for redredging the bay portion of the waterway was com- pleted from December 11, 1937, to January 28, 1938, by the removal of 2,312,365 cubic yards at a cost of $127,830.54. Miscellaneous sur- veys and inspections were made at a cost of $18,457.13. The total cost of all work during the year was $271,361.11, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $273,871.04. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 70 percent completed. The two jetties have been built to partial project lengths, the north jetty being 9,240 feet long and the south jetty 7,385 feet long. A stone dike connecting with the north jetty has been constructed on St. Joseph Island, its total length being 20,991 feet; this part of the project was completed in 1916. The channel between the jetties from the Harbor Island Basin to the Gulf has been dredged to 35 feet at mean low tide inside and 37 feet deep at the Gulf end. Harbor Island Basin has been deepened to 30 feet at mean low tide over an area 650 feet wide and about 1,000 feet long at the lower end adjacent to the dock. The approach channel from Harbor Island Basin to the town of Port Aransas was completed in 1914. The channel to Corpus Christi, including a turning basin approxi- mately 1,000 feet wide and 3,000 feet long, and the approach channel, was completed in 1937. The Industrial Canal and turning basin at Avery Point have been dredged to 30 feet depth. The work required to complete the existing project consists of extension of the jetties, enlargement of Harbor Island Basin, dredg- ing the extension to the turning basin at Corpus Christi, deepening the Industrial Canal and turning basin at Avery Point, and dredging the channel from the Avery Point turning basin to and including a turning basin near Tule Lake. The controlling depths along the center line of various sections of the channels and turning basins were as follows: Depth in feet below mean low Gulf levl Deep water in the Gulf of Mexico to Station 90 on north jetty_ 37. 7 Station 90 on north jetty to Clines Point------------------------------35. 7 Clines Point to westward end of Humble Basin___ 34. 5 Inner basin at Harbor Island---------------------------------------- 28. O0 Channel to Port Aransas---------------- 10. 7 Channel, Port Aransas to Corpus Christi turning basin--- 32.0 Turning basin at Corpus Christi ----------------------------------- 32. 3 Industrial Canal-------------------- ------------------------------- 31. 3 Turning basin at Avery Point--------------------------------------- 31.3 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows : RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 881 New work Maintenance Total Regular funds ------------------------------- $4, 569, 764. 32 $5, 504, 086. 39 $10, 073, 850. 71 Public Works funds---------------------------- 324, 287. 14 ----------- _ _ 324, 287. 14 Total United States funds------------------ 4, 894, 051. 46 5, 504, 086. 39 10, 398, 137. 85 Contributed funds....--------.................--------------------------------... 152, 555. 09 152, 555.09 Total, all funds---...-----------------------................... 4, 894, 051.46 5, 656, 641. 48 10, 550, 692. 94 The total expenditures were $10,396,118.06, of which $10,071,830.92 was from regular funds and $324,287.14 from Public Works funds. In addition, $152,555.09 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended and accounts re- ceivable at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $227,212.94 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- $3, 711. 16 Maintenance : Dredge sea bar and jetty channels with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (February, March, and April 1939) ________-___-------------___----_---_ 88, 000.00 Dredge in sections 1 to 5, inclusive, where necessary with United States pipe-line dredge (January 21 to June 30, 1939) ...--- 128, 000. 00 Miscellaneous surveys--------------------------------------- 7, 501. 78 Total _------ ---------------------------------------- 227, 212. 94 The additional sum of $910,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Extend present main turning basin at Corpus Christi 2,500 feet westward by contract (July to December 1939) ---------------- $310, 000 Maintenance : Dredge inside channels and basins by contract (Novem- ber 1939 to June 1940) ________-____-________ $400, 000 Dredge sea bar and jetty channel with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (March to June 1940) ____________________ 100,000 Repair jetties by contract (August 1939 to June 1940)__ 100, 000 Total for maintenance _________-_____________ 600, 000 Total for all work------------ 910, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 --------------------------- $6, 266, 585. 89 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ __________---- ____ 15, 566, 538. 25 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------- - 11, 833, 124. 14 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 __------------- - - 1, 691. 37 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--- ----------------- 11, 834, 815. 51 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 3, 711. 16 Net total expenditures--________11______________, 831, 104. 35 _------ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---_-------------- - 225, 521. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 12, 056, 625. 92 1 In addition, $152,555.09 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance. 882 REPORT 01' CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ---..--------.. $203, 362. 53 $74, 622. 57 $46, 676. 24 $176, 802. 27 Cost of maintenance ..... _ _-__. 391, 150. 77 274, 831. 68 458, 168. 75 341, 899. 99 $271, 361. 11 Total cost ----------------- 594, 513. 30 349, 454. 25 504, 844. 99 518, 702. 26 271, 361. 11 Total expended....------------------ 583, 343. 01 269, 939. 84 512. 300. 34 536, 538. 49 273, 871. 04 --------- Allotted____________-- _ 786, 199. 29 367, 468. 50 295, 903. 20 133, 523. 69 488, 000. Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------------- $11, 392. 61 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ----------------------- $152, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 197--------------- 177, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938---------------186, 000. 00 515, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 526, 392. 61 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment 7, 000. 00 2---------------- Net amount to be accounted for _____ -___-__ 499, 392. 61 Gross amount expended_________________________ $282, 854. 89 Less reimbursements collected ---------------------- 8, 983. 85 273, 871. 04 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------225, 521. 57 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--- ____--------------- 4, 382.43 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 221, 139. 14 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_------------------------ 1, 691. 37 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938______________ 222, 830. 51 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2----------------- 1, 385, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: For new work 2----------------- 310, 000.00 For maintenance 2 6----------------00, 000. 00 --- --- -- --- -- --- --- -- --- --- --- -- --- -- - -- Total 2 910, 000.00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 15. BRAZOS ISLAND HARBOR, TEX. Location.-This harbor is at the extreme south end of the coast of Texas, about 7 miles north of the mouth of the Rio Grande, and about 125 miles south of Port Aransas. The harbor is at the inner end of Brazos Santiago Pass, which lies between Brazos and Padre Islands, and is the natural outlet from the Laguna Madre to the Gulf of Mexico. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1288.) Previouys project.-Authorized by River and Harbor Acts of June 18, 1878, March 3, 1881, and March 2, 1919. The total costs and expenditures were $675,855.30. In addition, $123,361.67 was ex- pended from contributed funds for new work, a total of $799,216.97. (For further details see p. 1017, Annual Report for 1932.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 31 feet deep and 300 feet wide through Brazos Santiago Pass; for a channel 28 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 883 deep and 100 feet wide from the pass to a point on the westerly side of Long Island; for a channel 28 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the end of the Brazos Santiago Pass-Long Island Channel to and including a turning basin 600 feet wide by 700 feet long at Point Isabel; for a channel 28 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the end of Brazos Santiago Pass-Long Island Channel to and including a turning basin 1,300 feet long and 1,000 feet wide in the vicinity of Brownsville and for the easement of bends and curves. The project also provides for two jetties at the Brazos Santiago Pass entrance. The project further provides that all inside channels and turning basins may be widened with the approval of the Chief of Engineers provided local interests bear the entire cost. Under ordinary condi- tions the mean tidal range is about 1/ feet and the extreme range about 2 feet. The height of the tides is dependent, to some extent, on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface in the southern end of the Laguna Madre may be raised 4 feet or more above the mean low tide in the Gulf. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1938, is $5,185,000, inclusive of $2,425,000 contributed by local interests, but exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) ap- proved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $150,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3,1930 Jetty channel, all inside channels and turning Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. basins, and 2 rubble mound jetties. No. 16, 71st Cong., 2d sess. May 24, 1934 Local cooperation requirements modified to pro- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. (P. W. A.) vide for the contribution of sufficient funds to No. 10, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 cover the entire cost of the original dredging of all inside channels and turning basins. Aug. 26, 1937 Deepening the jetty channel to 31 feet and all Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. inner channels and the Brownsville and Point No. 32, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- Isabel turning basins to 28 feet, provided no tainslatest published map.) dredging will be done at public expense within 50 feet of any established pierhead line, wharf, or other structure. Local cooperation.-All required cooperation for the 25-foot depth project has been furnished. The modified project provides that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas. Terminal facilities.-On the turning basin at Point Isabel there is a steel-sheet pile wharf about 550 feet long provided with two sheet- metal transit sheds, each 100 feet wide and 300 feet long. Local interests have constructed a shipside cold-storage and air-condition- ing plant of approximately 200 cars capacity. An oil refinery and tank farm served by a pipe line is located near the Point Isabel turn- ing basin. This refinery has a daily capacity of 2,500 barrels of gasoline and the tank farm has a storage. capacity of 264,000 barrels. There is an oil dock 300 feet long on the turning basin equipped for receiving and loading oil cargoes. The entire terminal system has railroad and highway connections and is open to all on equal terms. All docks and wharves are equipped with facilities for bunkering ships and servicing with fresh water and electric current. 884 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Local interests at Brownsville have constructed along the north side of the turning basin three concrete wharves each approximately 400 feet long. Two are provided with sheet-metal-covered transit sheds, each approximately 80 feet wide: and 400 feet long. Along the west side of the turning basin is a concrete wharf about 400 feet long provided with a sheet-metal-covered transit shed inclos- ing a precooling plant of 250 cars daily capacity. To the north of the general cargo terminal is a high-density cotton compress with storage sheds for about 25,000 bales of cotton. All docks and wharves are equipped with facilities for servicing ships with fresh water and electric current. There are no bunkering facilities at this terminal. To the eastward of the general cargo terminal is a creosoted-pile oil dock for unloading refined-oil cargoes into nearby storage tanks of approximately 15,000 barrels capacity. This terminal has railroad and highway connections and is open to all on equal terms. The terminals as provided at Point Isabel and Brownsville are sufficient for existing and prospective commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year-Maintenance.-Contract for repairs to the stone aprons around the Gulf ends of both jetties was completed August 2, 1937. The work performed consisted of placing 46 tons of riprap stone, at a cost of $1,320.53. The United States seagoing hopper dredge Manhattan from March 2 to June 30, 1938, redredged the jetty channel, the channel from inside Brazos-Santiago Pass across the Laguna Madre to and including the turning basin at Point Isabel, and the channel to and the turning basin near Brownsville, removing 578,072 cubic yards from the jetty channel, 700,086 cubic yards from the channel to Point Isabel, 140,040 cubic yards from the channel to Brownsville, a total of 1,418,198 cubic yards, at a cost of $104,859.82. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $17,533.80. The total cost of all work during the year was $123,714.15, all for maintenance. The total expenditures were $105,672.28. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The 25-foot project channels and basins were completed in 1936. The jetties were completed in 1935. The work remaining to be done to complete the project is deepening of all channels and basins. The project is about 80 percent com- pleted. Controlling depths at mean low tide on June 30, 1938, in the various channels comprising the waterway are as follows: Channel from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico through the jetty channel to inside Brazos-Santiago Pass, 33.3 feet over a bottom width of 300 feet; channel from inside Brazos-Santiago Pass to a point westward of Long Island, 31.0 feet over a bottom width of 100 feet; channel from westward of Long Island to the turning basin at Point Isabel, 30.0 feet over a bottom width of 100 feet; turning basin at Point Isabel, 28.0 feet over a bottom length of 700 feet and a bottom width of 600 feet; channel from westward of Long Island to turning basin near Brownsville, 25.2 feet over a 100-foot bottom width; and turning basin near Brownsville, 25 feet over a bottom length of 1,300 feet and a bottom width of 1,000 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1938, was as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 885 New work Maintenance Total Regular funds .... .........------------ _.......-- $67, 715. 01 $659, 513.86 $727, 228.87 Public Works funds ___.___----- _--------------- 2, 848, 560. 03 -____-------- 2, 848, 560. 03 Total United States funds------ ----------- 2, 916, 275. 04 659, 513.86 3, 575, 788. 90 1, 683, 257. 70-----. Contributed funds___.............................- -------- _1, _ 683, 257. 70 Total, all funds ___...___..--- ....---------- 4,599, 532. 74 659, 513. 86 5, 259, 046. 60 The total expenditures were $3,547,850.92, of which $699,290.89 was from regular funds and $2,848,560.03 from Public Works funds. In addition, $1,683,257.70 was expended from contributed funds. Proposed operations.--The funds unexpended will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------- $27, 937. 98 New work: Dredge jetty channel with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (March and April, 1939)_ $56, 000. 00 Dredge jetty channel, inside channels, and basins by contract (September 1938 to April 1939) ----.- __ 529, 000.00 Total for new work------------------------------------ 585, 000. 00 Maintenance: Dredge jetty and inside channels with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (October to December 1938) 000. 00 $66-------------------------------$66, Miscellaneous surveys 7, 827. 10 1------- Total for maintenance--__ 83, 827. 10 Total for all work---------- 696, 765. 08 The additional sum of $150,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: Maintenance : Dredge jetty channel with an available United States seagoing hopper dredge (September and October 1939) ---------------- $64, 000. 00 Repair jetties by contract (July to December 1939) ------------ 86, 000. 00 Total------------------------------------------------ 150, 000. 00 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $3,592, 130. 34 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 659, 513. 86 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------- 4, 251, 644. 20 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 27, 937. 98 Net total expenditures-------------------------___ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- ------- 4, 223, 706. 22 111, 765. 08 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------ 4,335, 471. 30 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- .... ... $873, 668. 47 $1, 946, 129. 22 $Q7,152. 65 Cost of maintenance_ _..... _ 5,131. 69 95,931.04 269, 302. 24 $160, 975. 63 $123, 714. 15 Total cost.............--------------- 875, 800. 16 2, 042, 060. 28 356, 454. 89 160, 975. 63 123, 714. 15 Total expended-.......... ... 705, 789. 09 2, 198, 447. 75 344, 183.92 180, 266. 19 105 672. 28 Allotted---- ---------..-.- 2, 804, 081. 30 229, 194. 93 446, 532. 45 -30, 000. 00 186, 000. 00 1In addition $1,806,619.37 expended from contributed funds. 886 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. M.ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ----------- ------- $31, 437. 36 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937_ -- ------ $114, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938_--------------------- 72, 000. 00 186, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_----------------------- 217, 437. 36 Gross amount expended-------------------------------- 105, 672. 28 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--- ------------- 111, 765. 08 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ -------- --------- 28, 074. 85 Balance available June 30, 1938_ _ -- 83, 690. 231 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938_ ______-_------ -------- 585, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939-------------------- 668, 690. 23 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, - - - - - - - - - - - --- --- --- --- -- --- --- -- 1940, for maintenance 2 -- 150, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 16. HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL AND BUFFALO BAYOU, TEX. (FLOOD CONTROL) Location.-This project covers the improvement for flood control of Buffalo Bayou and tributaries upstream from the Houston Ship Chan- nel turning basin at Houston, Tex. The streams and watershed involved are located in and immediately northwest of Houston, Tex. Existing project.-This provides for the improvement of Buffalo Bayou and its tributaries above the turning basin (Houston) of the Houston Ship Channel to provide for the control of floods, the protection of the city of Houston from flood damages, and the preven- tion of the deposit of silt in the turning basin of the Houston Ship Channel by means of detention reservoirs, enlargement and rectifica- tion of channels, the construction of control works, and any diversions which may be found advisable. The estimated Federal cost is $9,000,000, specifically limited to the defraying of costs of construction of channels and structures designed for flood-control and silt-prevention purposes. The project also pro- vides that the Secretary of War shall have final decision as to the type and adequacy of plans for all works which function in whole or in part to serve flood-control purposes, and as to the portion of the cost of such works, designed and constructed so as to serve other than flood- control purposes, which is properly chargeable to the flood-control feature of the project. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. No. 456, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-The project document provides that local inter- ests shall bear the entire cost of all rights-of-way and flowage ease- ments; all costs incidental to the reconstruction, relocation, or modi- fication of existing structures, bridges, buildings, railways, highways, utilities, and public and private facilities and properties of all kinds, except such as are integral parts of flood-control channels or struc- tures; and the cost of that portion of flood-control channels or struc- tures which is designed and constructed for other than flood-control purposes. The project document provides further that a single local RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 887 agency shall be formed and vested with authority to act for, and in the name of, all interested parties, other than the Federal Government, in all matters pertaining to the formation, planning, financing, con- struction, and maintenance of the proposed project; that the local agency aforesaid shall provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of the project; hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction of such works; maintain and operate all of the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War; take such measures as may be necessary to establish and enforce building lines approved by the Secretary of War for the protection of the floodway areas against further encroachments; pre- vent further dumping of waste materials upon existing banks of streams or within said building lines; give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that the existing obstructions to, and encroach- ments upon, the stream channels within the city of Houston will be removed by and at the sole expense of the owner or local agency as the initial step in the development of the adopted flood-control plan. The status of local cooperation on this project is as follows: The Harris County Flood-Control Authority has been created by act of the Texas State Legislature as the single local agency vested with authority to act for, and in the name of, all interested parties, other than the Federal Government. This agency has passed and approved resolutions stating that all the requirements of local cooperation as set forth in the preceding paragraph will be met and has submitted these resolutions to the Secretary of War. Terminal facilities.-Wharves at the Houston turning basin and at the foot of Main Street in Houston, Tex., are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accomplished and no funds expended. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available. The sum of $1.,500,- 000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied as follows: New work : Collecting engineering data in field (July 1939 to April 1940)__ $120, 000 Engineering studies (July 1939 to June 1940)------------- 80, 000 Designing and preparing plans and specifications (July 1939 to June 1940) ,------------------------------------------------ 90, 000 Clearing rights-of-way, constructing levees and culverts and seed- ing levees by contract (January to' June 1940) 265, 000 Constructing earthwork wing dams on reservoir system by con- tract (March 1940 to June 1941) ----------------------------- 655, 000 Constructing emergency spillways by contract (April 1940, to June 1941) 250, 000 Engineering and contingencies-------------------------------- 40, 000 Total--------------------------------- ------------------ 1, 500, 000 Cost and financial summary Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938___ Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project- $9, 000, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work ... ___ 1, 500, 000 888 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 17. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $191,238.48; the expenditures were $165,925.04. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $168,710.18, and an allotment of $200,000 made in July 1938, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $300,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ -- _------------------ $625, 749.92 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 25, 749. 92 6____________ Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938__________--- _______ _ 26, 727. 68 -- Net total expenditures_________________________ 599, 022. 24 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-----_--------- ______-168, 710. 18 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938______- ___ _ 767, 732. 42 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost ofnew work . . . . . . -...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cost of maintenance......------------ $53, 874. 44 $90, 128. 51 $46,741. 78 $112, 746. 48 $191, 238. 48 Total expended---...........-------------- 56,273. 12 86, 073. 13 46, 306. 59 114, 169. 13 165, 925. 04 Allotted.........--------------------- 133, 740. 97 27, 353. 40 104, 000. 00 28, 550. 86 321, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---_____-- - ___------ - - $13, 135.22 __ Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936_....____ _-----------_ $156, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937 _________________-55, 500 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938 10, 000. 00 1------------------ 321, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for_- --- -_____------------ - 334, 635. 22 Gross amount expended-____-------------- $166, 069'. 63 Less reimbursements collected_----___ 1------------ 144. 59 165, 925. 04 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------------- _ 168, 710. 18 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__________ - -__ 37,451. 85 -__________ Balance available June 30, 1938-..-..------------- - 131, 258. 33 Amount allotted during July 1938__--------------------------------200, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939____-___-- __----_ 331, 258.33 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1-- --------- - 300, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 889 18. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30, 1938 Estimated amount Name of project Aportnusee Annualto required com- Report New work Mainte- to com- for- nance plete 1 - - - -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- ----- 1. Double Bayou, Tex. __ - - - - - - - - 11937 933 $6, 2, 953. 20 261. 35 $112, 54 , 173. 47 042. 26 ( 2)$5, 500 2. Johnsons Bayou, La... ...--- .... _--.-- 3. Mouth of Trinity River, Tex.'l _ 1928 79, 540. 44 10, 870. 95 (2) 4. Trinity River, Tex.'--------------------------1932 2, 002, 661. 37 3 605, 340. 82 (2) 5. Chocolate Bayou, Tex..'---__-.------------------ 1922 6, 512. 12 33, 248. 17 8, 500 6. Bastrop Bayou, Tex.'l ....................... _ 1931 9, 920. 22 27, 129. 21 10, 000 7. Brazos River,Tex.,fromVelascoto Old Washington _ 1924 216, 989. 48 223, 010. 52 (2) 8. Guadalupe River to Victoria, Tex.---- ----------- 1922 172, 547.28 106, 100. 36 (2) 1Channel adequate for commerce. 2 Completed. 3 Includes $252,659.92 for operating and care under the permanent indefinite appropriation. 19. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_____--------------------. $1, 772, 221. 35 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------- 144, 778. 55 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938___---- 916, 999. 90 ----- 1,1-------- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 83, 993. 01 Net total expenditures--- , 833, 006. 89 1_____________1_ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- 319, 047.31 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------- 2, 152, 054. 20 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ............. .....--- I..... .... .... ..... Cost of maintenance..---------------------- --------------------- ------------------.-------------- Total expended-.----.------ - ------------- $1, 944, 456. 47 $17, 872. 23 -$386, 614. 07 $257, 292. 26 Allotted.....................-----------------... -------------- 2,043, 737. 46 -22, 500. 00 -269, 031.44 399, 848. 18 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937______-----------------------------$176, 491.39 Amount allotted from War Department Appropria- tion Act approved May 15, 1936 ------------------ $394, 848. 18 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937_______-- __-_ 5,00. 00 399, 848. 18 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------ 576, 339. 57 Gross amount expended--------------------------$1,538, 416. 70 Less : Reimbursements collected- -- __ $1,270, 158.65 Receipts from sales__ --- ____ 10, 965. 79 1, 281, 124. 44 257, 292. 26 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------------319, 047.31 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__------ $129, 976. 64 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 175, 111. 92 305, 088. 56 Balance available June 30, 1938--------- - 13, 958. 75 890 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 _-_________________________ $144, 778. 55, Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938______----_--- 158, 737. 30 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Location Authorization act mitted to Document No. mendation Congress I I I Allens Creek, tributary of River and Harbor Act, Brazos River, Austin Coun- Aug. 26, 1937. ty, Tex., in interest of navi- gation and flood control. Aransas Pass-Corpus Christi Rivers and Harbors Apr. 2, 1938 House, 574, 75th Favorable. Channel, Tex. Committee resolution, Cong., 3d sess. Sept. 16, 1937. Aransas Pass, Tex., to Intra- Rivers and Harbors May 1.3,1938 House, 643, 75th Do. coastal Waterway. Committee resolution, Cong., 3d sess. Feb. 11, 1938. Arroyo Colorado, Tex., from River and Harbor Act, Llano Grande Lake to its Aug. 30, 1935. mouth. Arroyo Colorado, Tex., chan- River and Harbor Act, nel from a point near Aug. 26, 1937. Mercedes, Tex., to its mouth, thence to Port Isabel via Laguna Madre. Brazos River, Tex., compre- -.. do... -- . . --. hensive survey for naviga- tion, flood control, and other water uses. Colorado River, Tex., naviga- Senate Committee reso- tion and flood control. lution, Aug. 4. 1936. Colorado River and tribu- River and Harbor Act, taries, Tex., improvement Aug. 26, 1937. for navigation and flood control. Colorado Rives, Tex., to Bay Rivers and Harbors May 13, 1938 House, 642, 75th Do. City, channel from Intra- Committee resolution, Cong., 3d sess. coastal Waterway. Apr. 8, 1938. Corpus Christi, Tex., con- River and Harbor Act, -------------------- struction of break-waters, Aug. 26, 1937. sea walls, or jetties. Dickinson Bayou, Tex---_ ___ Rivers and Harbors Mar. 29, 1938 House, 568, 75th Do. Committee resolution, Cong., 3d sess. Sept. 16, 1937. Goose Creek, Tex., deep- River and Harbor Act,Apr. 9,1938 Unfavor- water channel and port. Aug. 26, 1937. able. Guadalupe River, Tex., im- Rivers and Harbors - - - - - - - provement for navigation, Committee resolution, flood control, power, and ir- Apr. 8, 1938. rigation. Houston Ship Channel, Tex__ Senate committee reso- Dec. 11, 1937 House, 456, 75th Favorable. lution, Feb. 20, 1936. Cong., 2d sess. Do___----------------..... Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Aug. 25, 1938. Laguna Madre to Gulf of River and Harbor Act, Mexico, channel across Aug. 26, 1937. Padre Island, Tex. Lavaca River, Tex., in interest . _.do ................. of navigation and flood con- trol. Louisiana and Texas Intra- Rivers and Harbors coastal Waterway, from Committee resolution, Corpus Christi to Rio Apr. 1, 1935. Grande. Louisiana and Texas Intra- Senate committee reso- coas al Waterway from lution, July 5, 1938. Mississippi River at or near New Orleans,La.,to Corpus Christi, Tex., Louisiana and Texas Intra- Rivers and Harbors coastal Waterway, modify Committee resolution, project for Harvey Locks June 8, 1938. and Canals. Mill Creek, a tributary of River and Harbor Act, Brazos River in Austin Aug. 26, 1937. County, Tex., navigation and flood control. Navidad River, Tex., naviga- River and Harbor Act, tion and flood control. Aug. 26, 1937. Palacios, Tex., and Camp John River and Harbor Act, Mar. 24, 1938 House, 564, 75th Do. A. Hulen, channel to Intra- Aug. 26, 1937. Cong., 3d sess. coastal Waterway. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 891 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by riven and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Recom- Location Authorization act mitted to Document No. mendation mendation Congress I I i Rockport, Tex., to the Intra- Rivers and Harbors May 13, 1938 House, 641, 75th Favorable coastal Waterway. Committee resolution, Cong., 3d sess. Feb. 23, 1938. Sabine-Neches Waterway, Rivers and Harbors May 25, 1938 Unfav or- Tex. Committee resolution, able. Apr. 14, 1938. Do - .-_ ...... . - -.-....-River and Harbor Act, Apr. 5, 1938 House, 581, 75th Favorable. Aug. 26, 1937. Cong., 3d sess. San Antonio Bay, Tex., to - . do _ ..--- ------- May 4,1938 Unfavor- Gulf of Mexico, channel. able. San Antonio River, Tex., im- River and Harbor Act, ............... provement for navigation, June 20, 1938. flood control, power, and prevention of erosion. San Bernard River, Tex...... Rivers and Harbors May 13, 1938 House, 640, 75th Favorable. Committee resolution, Cong., 3d sess. Jan. 18, 1938. S ea d rift C ha nn e l, T ex . ...... -Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Sept. 25, 1937. Texas City Channel, Tex -__ Rivers and Harbors July 21, 1937 Rivers and Har- Do. Committee resolution, bors Committee May 12, 1937. 47, 75th Cong., 1stsess. Do ..... . .------.-- - .. River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Trinity River, Tex ------ River and Harbor Act, July 3, 1930. Do.-------------- Senate committee reso- lution, Dec. 10, 1929. Trinity (Old) River, Tex .--- Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Nov. 30, 1937. 20. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS (FLOOD ('ONTROL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $100,196.34. The expenditures were $94,986.10. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year and accounts receivable amounting to $291,781.90 will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $300,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $100, 196. 34 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 100, 196. 34 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ - --- _ __ 1, 268. 00 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ------------------- 101, 464. 34 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_-- 6, 478. 24 Net total expenditures----------------- 94, 986. 10 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 290, 513. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------- 385, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-..---------------------- -------------- ------------------------ Cost of maintenance--............----- ----- ....--------... ------------- ------------- ---------- $100,196.34 Total expended...........-------- ------------------ ---------------- -------------- ------------ 94,986.10 Allotted ---........ ...--- -- -------- I--- ---------- ----------------- 385, 500.00 892 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $101, 500.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- 284, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for______-----------------_ $385, 500. 00 Gross amount expended__-------------------------- $101, 524.42 Less reimbursements collected__--------------- 6,538. 32 94, 986. 10 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_________________________ 290, 513. 90 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------ 17, 428. 40 Balance available June 39, 1938______________----_____ 2:73,085. 50 -------- Accounts receivable June 30, 1938'__________------- 1, 268. 00 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------------274, 353. 50 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1___------- ---- 300, 000. 00 _-------_--- 1 Exclusive of available funds. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. mendation Congress Aliens Creek, tributary of River and Harbor Act, ... Brazos River, Austin Aug. 26, 1937. County, Tex., navigation and flood control. Brazos River, Tex., compre- .-_ do ...........--- hensive survey for naviga- tion, flood control, and other water uses. Brazos River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. Tex. 28, 1937. Buffalo Bayou, Tex __-_-__ Flood Control Act, June Dec. 11,1937 House, 456, 75th Favorable 22, 1936. Cong., 2d sess. Colorado River and its tribu- River and Harbor Act, •. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. - - taries, Tex., navigation and Aug. 26, 1937. flood control. Colorado River, Tex., naviga- Senate committee reso- tion and flood control. lution, Aug. 4, 1936. Colorado River, Tex., above Flood Control Act, June county line between Coke 22, 1936. and Runnels Counties. Colorado (Lower) River, Tex- _-- do .................. - Guadalupe River, Tex., navi- Rivers and Harbors gation, flood control, power, Committee resolution, and irrigation. Apr. 8, 1938. Lavaca River, Tex ......- Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Lavaca River, Tex., naviga- River and Harbor Act, tion and flood control. Aug. 26, 1937. Leon River, Tex__________ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Mill Creek, tributary of River and Harbor Act, Brazos River in Austin Aug. 26, 1937. County, Tex., navigation and flood control. Navidad River, Tex., naviga- _---do _- - tion and flood control. Neches River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Tex. 22, 1936. Neches River, Tex. (prelim- Flood Control Act, May inary examination). 15, 1936. Nueces River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Tex. 22, 1936. Nueces River and tributaries Flood Control Act, June (preliminary examination). 4, 1936. Pecos River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, June Tex. and N. Mex. 28,1938. Rio Grande and tributaries - d o-- -- --. -- - __ . .. . Colo. above Colorado-New Mexico line. Sabine River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, May Tex. and La. (preliminary 15 1936. examination). RIVERS AND HARBORS-MINERAL WELLS, TEX., DISTRICT 893 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. mendation Congrees Sabine River, Tex____......___ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. San Antonio River, Tex., River and Harbor Act, improvement for navigation, June 20, 1938. flood control, power, and prevention of erosion. San Jacinto River and tribu- Flood Control Act, Aug. taries in Montgomery, 28, 1937. Walker, San Jacinto, Grimes, Waller, Liberty, and Harris Counties, Tex. Santa Isabel Creek, northwest Flood Control Act, June of Laredo, Webb County, 28, 1938. Tex. Trinity River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Tex. July 27, 1916. Trinity River, Tex. (prelim- Flood Control Act, May inary examination). 31, 1924. Trinity River, Tex . .----... Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE MINERAL WELLS, TEX., DISTRICT This district was established April 1, 1936, and discontinued effec- tive September 1, 1937, on which date the district engineer at Galves- ton, Tex., was charged with all work and duties assigned to the district. The conduct of the work and property in the district were transferred to the Texas Works Progress Administration on August 27, 1937. The district comprised the watershed of the Brazos: River and tributaries entering the same north of Washington, Tex. District engineer: Capt. H. A. Montgomery, Corps of Engineers, to August 31, 1937, and Lt. Col. F. S. Besson, September 1, 1937, to February 17, 1938, when all funds were revoked. Division engineer: Col. F. B. Wilby, Corps of Engineers. POSSUM KINGDOM DAM AND RESERVOIR Location.-The dam site is located in Palo Pinto County, Tex., on the Brazos River about 18 miles northwest of Mineral Wells, Tex. The Brazos River has its source in the Staked Plains about 40 miles west of the New Mexico-Texas boundary line, and flows south and east approximately 1,300 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. The site of the dam is 685 miles above the mouth of the river. (See U. S. Geo- logical survey map, Pickwick topographical quadrangle, Texas scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-The existing project provides for the construc- tion of a dam and reservoir on the Brazos River at Possum Kingdom Bend, and is one of 13 dams planned by the Brazos River conserva- tion and reclamation district for flood control, the impounded waters to be later available for beneficial uses. The estimated cost for new work revised in 1937, is $6,698,461, exclusive of amounts to be contributed by local interests. No work has been authorized by Congress. The dam is to be con- structed under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act of 1935, r.- r, '894 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 by authority contained in Presidential Letter No. 668, dated Septem- ber 26, 1935, to the Secretary of the Treasury and letter of the Secre- tary of War, dated February 5, 1936, to the Administrator of the Works Progress Administration. Local cooperation.-The Brazos River conservation and reclama- tion district is to furnish all necessary land and flowage easements, tools, and sundry equipment in total amount of $591,000 and is to assume responsibility for maintenance and operation of completed structure. Under these requirements the district is making the neces- sary surveys, etc., for full compliance. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Field investigations for foundation conditions, availability of construction materials, hydro- logic conditions, etc., were completed. Designs and specifications for the construction of the dam and of pertinent works were completed. The expenditures were $29,724.15. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done. Total cost and expenditure to June 30, 1937, was $363,297.25 for preliminary work. Proposed operations.-None. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938______________________________ 1$363, 297. 25 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___________________________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------ 363, 297. 25 Net total expenditures____________ ------- _____ 1363, 297. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_____________________ 1363, 297. 25 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ____- $74, 669. 14 $127, 684. 76 $160, 943. 35 Cost of maintenance ------------- -- ---------- ---- -------------- Total expended___ ----------------------- 51, 311. 40 282, 261. 70 29, 724. 15 Allotted .-....------- .- --- --.... 600, 000. 00 - - -236, 702. 75 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937__ __-________________________ $266, 426. 90 Amount allotted emergency relief, Works Progress Administration, non-Federal _---------------------------- 45, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for___..____-_________- __-- 311, 426. 90 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments----------------- 281, 702. 75 Net amount to be accounted for------- 29, 724.15 Gross amount expended----------------------------$33, 808.09 Less reimbursements collected------------------------ 4, 083,. 94 29, 724. 15 1Includes $29,061.56 emergency relief, W. P. A. (non-Federal), and $334,235.69 emer- gency relief, W. P. A. (grants to States). RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 895 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT The streams under improvement in this district are tributaries of the Mississippi River which flow through northwestern Mississippi, southern Arkansas, southern Oklahoma, northern Texas, and the northern half of the State of Louisiana. District engineer: Lt. Col. R. G. Moses, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Brig. Gen. H. B. Ferguson, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Red -River below Fulton, 14. Natchitoches Parish, La_.. 922 Ark. 895 15. Saline Point, La_ 924 2. Cypress Bayou and Water- 16. Black Bayou, La_ 925 way between Jefferson, 17. Bayou Bodcau, La-..-... 925 Tex., and Shreveport, La. 897 18. Wallace Lake, La _ - - 925 3. Ouachita and Black Rivers, 19. Hempstead County Levee Ark. and La _ 900 District No. 1, Ark ..... 926 4. Tensas River and Bayou 20. Colfax, Grant Parish, La __ 926 Macon, La ___ _ 905 21. Grant Parish, below Colfax, 5. Boeuf River, La____ 907 La 926 6. Yazoo River, Miss_ -- 908 22. Columbia, La_ 927 7. Big Sunflower River, Miss_.. 910 23. Jonesville, La.______.. 928 8. Mouth of the Yazoo River, 24. Big Black River, Miss ..... 928 Miss -_-_ - 913 25. Blakely Mountain Reservoir, 9. Examinations, surveys, and Ark 929 contingencies (general) __ 915 26. Snagging and clearing of nav- 10. Other projects for which no igable streams and tribu- estimates are submitted___ 916 taries .... 930 11. Plant allotment 916 27. Preliminary examinations and surveys for flood con- Flood control projects trol--------------- 930 28. Surveys and studies for a 12. Red River Parish, La .... 917 dam on Red River, Tex-_ 931 13. Bayou Pierre, La 919 1. RED RIVER BELOW FULTON, ARK. Location.--Red River rises in the arid regions of eastern' New Mexico, flows in a general easterly and southeasterly direction for 1,300 miles, and enters the Mississippi River at Red River Landing, La. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of May 23, 1828, June 10, 1872, June 18, 1878, March 3, 1879, August 2, 1882, July 5, 1884, August 11, 1888, and September 19, 1890. The cost and expenditures before existing project was adopted, July 13, 1892, were $1,553,877.50, for new work. For further details, see page 1868 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for continuing improvement of Red River from Fulton, Ark., to the Atchafalaya River, La., 455.6 miles by systematic clearing of the banks, snagging,;dredging shoals, building levees (either alone or in cooperation with riparian States), closing outlets, revetting caving banks, and preventing injurious cut-offs. The lower end of the section included in the project is 7.6 miles above the mouth of the river. No proposed channel dimensions were given. 101110---38--pt. i, vol. 1-----57 896 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage between high and low water of from 30 to 45 feet. Unusual floods occasionally increase this range about 10 feet. The work being continuous, no estimate for completion was made. The latest (1933)" approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $75,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 (Annual Reports for 1890, p. 1829, and for 1891, p. 1957). (For latest published map see H. Doc. No. 848, 65th Cong., 2d sess.) Terminal facilities.-The Red River Barge Line owns a warehouse at Moncla Landing, which is open to the general public; however, it is not being used. There are no terminal facilities at Alexandria or Shreveport, La. Operations and results during fiscal year.-During period from July 23 to October 24, 1937, the U. S. dredge Todd removed 177,189 cubic yards of material at Kings Bayou. This work is classed as maintenance and was all done by hired labor at a cost and expenditure of $30,518.76. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work under the existing project being continuous, and no estimate being made, the date or percentage of completion cannot be stated. Maintenance in recent years provides navigation to Shreveport, La., at medium and high stages. The head of navigation is the Arkansas-Oklahoma State line, to which point boats may occasionally run during high water if snags, overhanging trees, or similar obstructions do not interfere. From January to July the prevailing stage is 6 feet and over, and minimum depths are about 4 feet to Fulton, Ark., 5 feet to Shreve- port, La., and 6 feet to Alexandria, La. During the remainder of the year stages near zero may be expected, with minimum depths less than 1 foot from Fulton to Shreveport, 1 to 2 feet from Shreve- port to Alexandria, 4 feet from Alexandria to mouth of Black River, and 6.5 feet from thence to the mouth. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 31 feet to the mouth of Black River and about 4 feet from there to Fulton, Ark. Costs and expenditure under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were, for new work, $409,928.91 and for maintenance $1,566,089.79, a total of $1,976,018.70. The total expenditures were $1,976,018.70. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year will be applied to maintenance: Dredging, mouth of Red River to mouth of Black River with U. S. pipe line dredge Water- way, 2 months (September and October 1938). The additional sum of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, using Government plant and hired labor, as follows: Maintenance: Dredging, mouth of Red River to mouth of Black River with U. S. pipe line dredge Waterway, 2 months (August, September, and October, 1939)------------------------------------$42, 000 Chopping, mouth of Black River to Shreveport, La., with U. S. quarterboat No.' 3001, 2 months (August and September, 1939)___ 8, 000 Total for all work----- ------- ----------- 50, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 897 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----- ------------------ $1, 963, 806. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------- 1, 566, 089. 79 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- , 529,896. 20 Net total expenditures----------------------------------3, 529, 896.20 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_-------------------------- 31, 658. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----__ --- __-_ 3, 561, 554. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_............ .------------ Cost of maintenance------------$26, 030. 74 $13, 715.15 $19, 287.81 $40,390. 48 $30, 518.76 Total expended.....---------------............. -29, 956. 10 -75, 159. 64 19, 546. 22 40, 390. 48 30, 519. 76 Allotted_...------------- - 10, 445. 97 -125, 341.07 -76. 04 --......... . 57, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_____________________ _ $4, 677. 27 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---- ___ $48, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938--------. 2, 500. 00 60, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------6------------------ 5, 177. 27 Deductions on' account of revocation of allotment __________- - - - 3, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for __6.......________ -__ 62, 177. 27 Gross amount expended ___-$30, 602. 29 Less reimbursements collected __-_______-_-____ 83. 53 -- -- 30, 518. 76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -------------------- 31, 658. 51 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940 for maintenance 1 - - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 50, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 2. CYPRESS BAYOU AND WATERWAY BETWEEN JEFFERSON, TEX., AND SHREVEPORT, LA. Location.-This bayou rises in northeast Texas and flows in a southeasterly direction to Caddo Lake, through this lake to Big Willow Pass, and through Big and Little Willow Passes, Soda Lake, Twelve Mile Bayou, the new diversion canal, and Cross Bayou to the Red River at Shreveport La., a distance of about 132 miles. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps.) Strictly speaking, Cypress Bayou proper ends where it enters Caddo Lake, but the name is frequently applied to the whole water- way above described.' Existing project.--This provides for dredging and straightening the channel, removing obstructions, and clearing the banks in the lower 66 miles of Cypress Bayou from the Red River at Shreveport, La., to Jefferson, Tex., and for the construction of a dam without a lock at the foot of Caddo Lake. 898 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 CADDO LAKE DAM Location: At foot of Caddo Lake, La. and Tex.. about 23 miles above mouth of Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway. Below Mooringsport, La.: 2 miles. Length: 3,400 feet. Type: Fixed, on pile foundation. Date of completion: December 21, 1914. Cost : $100,553.47. Below the dam the fluctuations of the water level depend chiefly upon backwater from the Red River, the maximum being about 10 feet. At the dam the fluctuations are from zero to 8 feet above the crest of the spillway, and at Jefferson the maximum is 24.2 feet. The estimate of cost for new work was $20,000 for open-channel work (Annual Report, 1872) and $100,000 for the dam (1907). The latest (1933) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,700. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports June 10, 1872 Open channel work.......----------- ------------- Annual Report 1872, p. 572. June 25,1910 Construction of the dam-...-..................... H. Doc. No. 220, 60th Cong., 1st sess. The latest published map is in House Document No.. 236, Sixty- third Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-There is one publicly owned brick warehouse, 50 by 150 feet, at Jefferson, Tex. The following terminal facilities are located at Mooringsport, La.: One privately owned covered dock, 60 by 60 feet, open to all small boats. One privately owned pipe rack, not decked. One privately owned boat ways. The warehouse at Jefferson has not been used for several years, since no commerce has moved in that vicinity. The wharves, docks, and warehouses at Mooringsport are all owned by oil companies. There are no terminal facilities at Shreveport. The existing ter- minal facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The work consisted of caring for Caddo Lake Dam. The cost was $1,604.97, and the ex- penditure $1,603.41, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The dam at the foot of Caddo Lake was completed in 1914, completing the project. Its construe- lion and maintenance insures a 4-foot navigable depth at low water from that point to Jefferson, the head of navigation, but cuts off all possible navigation to Shreveport except for such light-draft boats as may pass over the dam at high stages. Below the dam navigation is largely dependent on backwater from Red River. A stage from 15 to 24 feet on the Red River gage at Shreveport, depending on the run-off from Cypress Bayou drainage area, is necessary to provide a 4-foot depth up to the dam. Such stages are short in duration and irregular in occurrence. The controlling depth between the dam and Jefferson, Tex., was about 4 feet at the end of the year. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1938, have been as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 899 United Contrib- Total States funds uted funds Cost of new work................................---------------------------------------. $202, 817. 48 ............$202,817. 48 239, 825.27 Cost of maintenance--.......................---------...........-----......-----......------ $50, 000 289, 825. 27 Total cost......... 442, 642. 75 ....---------------------------------------- 50, 000 492, 642.75 Total expended ...................................- -- 442, 507. 13 50, 000 492, 507. 13 SProposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year will be applied to maintenance, using hired labor as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938-------- ------------------- ----- $135. 62 Maintenance: Salary of dam tender------------ ---------- $1,260. 00 Repairs to dam--------------------------------- 559. 77 1, 819. 77 Total for all work -- ------------------------------ 1, 955. 39 The additional sum of $1,700 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance: Salary of dam tender ------------------------------------ $1, 260 Repairs to dam4-------------------------------------------- 40 Total for all work -------------------------------------- 1, 700 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $202, 817. 48 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------------- 1239, 825. 27 Total cost of permanent work to June 30. 1938------- _ _ 442, 642. 75 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---- ----------------------- 135.62 Net total expenditures- ------------------------------1442,507.13 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 1,955. 39 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------___ 1444, 462. 52 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-............... --- Cost of maintenance--........... $1, 159. 75 $1, 657. 48 $1, 406. 87 $1, 620. 52 $1, 604. 97 ,Totalexpended-----------------.................. 1, 142. 35 1,587.69 1,402. 15 1,603. 42 1,603. 41 Allotted...............----------------------- 1,626. 50 3, 200.00-------------- -600.00 3, 230.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 --------------- $328. 80 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July19, 1937------------------------ $1, 530.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------1, 700. 00 3, 230. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------- ---------------- 3, 558. 80 Gross amount expended---------------------------1, 640.16 1 In addition, $50,000 was expended from contributed funds. 900 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Less reimbursements collected------------------- $36. 75 $1, 603. 41 Balance unexpenled June 30, 1938-......----------------------, 955. 39 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------- ------ 135. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------------------- _-1, 819. 77 Amount that can be profitably 2expended in fiscal year ending - - - -- - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1, 700. 00 s Exclusive of available funds. 3. OUACHITA AND BLACK RIVERS, ARK. AND LA. Location.-Ouachita River rises in Polk County, Ark., and flows about 600 miles in a general southeasterly and southerly direction through Arkansas and Louisiana. It is joined by Tensas and Littl6 Rive'rs at Trinity, La. (Jonesville, La.), below which place it is called Black River, and enters Red River 35.5 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps.) Previous projects.-The project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, June 10, 1872, August 14, 1876, and July 5, 1884. The amount expended before existing project was adopted, June 13, 1902, was $605,802.19 for new work. A separate project for work in the Ouachita River between Camden and Arka- delphia was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 11, 1888, and $9,000 was expended on this portion of the river for new work. There was expended on lock and dam No. 7, since eliminated from the project, the sum of $59,265.44, making a grand total of $674,- 067,63, all for new work, which also represents the cost. (For further details, see p. 1869 of the Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This proposes to obtain a navigable depth of 61/2 feet at low water from the mouth of Black River, La., to Cam- den, Ark., a distance of 351 miles, by the construction of six locks and dams, with necessary dredging, and to remove logs, wrecks, and overhanging trees, etc., between mouth of Black River and Arka- delphia, Ark., 417 miles, and to provide a channel 7 feet deep and of suitable width from the improved channel of the Ouachita River above dam No. 6 to the vicinity of the railroad bridge over Lake St. Mary, thence a canal of the same depth and 70 feet in width along the south side of the railroad embankment to high ground near Fel- senthal, a distance of 3,600 feet, with a suitable turning basin near the inner end. The location and description of the locks and dams which are included in the project are contained in the table following. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 901 Distance from Greatest Depth nearest No. Location town or mouth Above W l t bdth available Lift at on miter sill at nearest ofmouth Black River of lock chamber length for full width low water sill t normal pool naviga- River width pool natr- oflock level utary Miles Miles Feet Feet Feet Feet 2 Harrisonburg, La_.. ............ . 1 0. 1 73.3 55 68, 14. 4 6. 9 3 Riv6rton, La_.... ................. 1 2. 0 134. 0 55 268 14.8 6. 5 4 Monroe, La-------------....... - -I.- 24.0 178.1 55 268 8. 9 6.5 5 Sterlington Reach, La-------------- 1.6 208. 3 55 268 6.9 6. 6 6 'Near Felsenthal, Ark_.-...-.-... . -I 3. 3 238. 7 55 268 9. 7 7.6 8 Near Calion, Ark---................. 10.5 297.5 55 268 13.5 6.5 Year Year No. Location Character of indm Type of construction to com- Cost foundation dam navi- ple- gation tion 2 Harrisonburg, La.. Piling in clay.. Movable_ Concrete Poiree needle 1918 1921 $470, 394.69 dam; steel mitering lock gates. 3 Riverton, La-.... _Piling in sand .... do.,.........do-........-------.....--...... 1919 1920 681,072. 84 4 Monroe. La---- -- --- do.- do-- do--------------- 1915 1915 3641, 630. 23 5 SterlingtonReach, Piling in clay..:.do .- Concrete Chanoine 1924 1926 901,096.17 La. wicket dam; steel mi- tering gates. 6 Near Felsenthal, Piling in sand _...do..........do 1913 -----------.................. 1923 !914, 844.67 Ark. 8 Near Calion, Ark.. Piling in clay-.....do-...........do................... 1912 1926 5915. 445. 96 1Nearest town. ! By river-2 miles by highway. 8 Dam failed Aug. 10, 1917. and was rebuilt under permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care of canals. Type of dam now is concrete Poiree needle pass and Chanoine wicket weir. 4 Includes cost of original structure to June 30, 1919 ($559,539.34), and the cost of modifications to permit elimination of lock and d(am 7 ($355,305.33). * Includes actual cost of original structure to June 30, 1919 ($592,922.43), and the cost of modifications to permit elimination of locks and dams 7 and 9 ($322,523.53). Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage from 25 to 45 feet between high and low water. Extreme floods occasionally increase this range about 10 febt. The latest revised estimate of cost of the system of locks and dams, made in October 1920, as modified by the actual cost of Nos. 2, 3, 4, and 6, since completed, was $1,576,838.52. The estimate of cost for construction of the canal to Felsenthal, made in 1936, is $36,000. The latest (1933) approved estimate for annual cost of maintaining the improvement: by removing obstructions to navigation between Camden, Ark., and the mouth of Black River, La., is $100,000. No estimate for maintenance above Camden has been approved. The latest (1936) approved estimate of annual cost of maintaining the canal:to Felsenthal, is $2,000. The estimate of annual cost of opera- tion and care, made in 1936, is $205,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: 902 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1871 Open-channel work from Arkadelphia to the H. Ex. Doc. No. 60, pt. 4, 41st' Cong., mouth. 3d sess., Annual Report, 1876, p. 336. July 5.1884 Extension of open-channel work into Black River_ Annual Report, 1883, p. 1155. June 13,1902 Construction of locks and dams Nos. 4 and 6 Specified in act. (canalization work based on report contained in H. Doc. No. 448, 57th Cong., 1st sess.; Annual Report 1902, p. 1435). Mar. 2,1907 Construction of locks and dams Nos. 2 and 8; Do. elimiation from tb4plan of lock and dam No. 1. June 25, 1900 Obtaining sites'fortlocks anrd ds Nos. 3 and 7_._ Do. July 25, 1812 Construction of locks and dams Nos. 3 and 7_... Do. Aug. 8, 1917 Construction of lock and dam No. 5.......___..__ Do. Mar. 2,1919 Modification of locks and dams Nos. 6 and 8 by Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. raising their pool levels, which with dredging No. 7, 65th Cong., 2d sess. obviates the necessity for constructing locks and dams Nos. 7 and 9. Aug. 26,1937 For the 7-foot channel and construction of a canal Senate committee print, 75th Cong., 3,600 feet long to Felsenthal, Ark. 1st sess.l June 26, 19342 Operating and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appro- priations for rivers and harbors. 1 This document and Annual Report for 1913, p. 2336, contain the latest published maps. 2 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. Local cooperation.-Local interests contributed $5,000 during the fiscal year 1929, which was expended in connection with United States funds in prevention of cut-off near Camden, Ark. The River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937, authorized construction of the canal to Felsenthal, Ark., subject to the condition that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance as required, release the United States from all claims for damages attributable to the work of improvement, and agree to construct a suitable warehouse at the canal terminal and to provide a highway at an elevation above that of the 1932 high water, from the main highway system to the canal terminal. Local cooperation is not yet assured. Terminal facilities.-At Monroe, La., there is one private electric crane and two private warehouses. At West Monroe there are three private warehouses with conveyors. At Calion, Ark., there is one pri- vate warehouse with conveyor. At Camden, Ark., there are three private warehouses. These existing facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-During periods from July 1 to September 5, 1937, and May 4 to June 30, 1938, the 'United States ?lredge Todd removed 910,216 cubic yards of material from the channel at various points from the mouth of Black River, mile 0.0, to Camden Landing, mile 350.8. The United States quarterboat No. 3001 removed 270 snags from the channel between Monroe, La., and Camden, Ark., a distance of 134.9 miles, and cut 562 trees between Moro Bay and Lock and Dam No. 8, a distance of 11.4 miles. The six locks and dams were operated and maintained in a satis- factory condition throughout the year. This work is classed as maintenance and was all done by hired labor. The costs for the year were $120,597.74 for channel mainte- nance and $163,904.06 for operating and care of locks and dams, a total of $284,501.80 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $284,404.79. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 903 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The six locks and dams embraced in the existing project for slack-water improvement of the Ouachita River were completed in 1924 and provide navigation to Camden, Ark. (See table under Existing project.) Construction of the canal to Felsenthal, authorized in 1937, has not been started. The head of navigation is Arkadelphia, Ark., to which point boats may occasionally run during high water if snags, over- hanging trees, or other similar obstructions do not interfere. From January to June the gage at Monroe generally exceeds pool stage (13.3 feet), caused by the river above, and minimum depths exceed- ing 7 feet are usual between the mouth of Black River and Camden, Ark., a distance of 350.8 miles. At intervals during this period the reading of the Camden gage exceeds 15 feet, and minimum depths of 7 feet may be expected between Camden and Arkadelphia. Dur- ing the remainder of the year the pools furnished by dams Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, with moderate dredging in Black and Ouachita Rivers, provide depths of 6.5 feet between the mouth of Black River and Camden, Ark., and depths of only a few inches may be expected between Camden and Arkadelphia, Ark. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 30 feet to lock and dam No. 2 and 8 feet from there to Camden, Ark. Cost of new work under. existing projeet to , June 30, 1938-_-- ---- $4, 574, 551. 31 Cost of maintenance---------------------------------- 2, 384, 175.62 Total* cost------- 958, 726.93 6--------------------------------, Total expended----------------------------------------6, 921,466. 91 In addition, the sum of $2,940,952.07 was expended between Janu- ary 25, 1913, and June 30, 1936, on operating and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended plus accounts re- ceivable at the end of the fiscal year, together with an allotment of $36,000 made during July 1938, will be applied to new work and maintenance, using Government plant and hired labor, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ----------------------------- $41, 186.91 New work: Felsenthal Canal: Dredging a channel 7 feet deep and of suitable width from the improved channel in the Ouachita River above dam No. 6 to the vicinity of the railroad bridge over Lake St. Mary, thence a canal of the same depth and 70 feet in width along the south side of railway embankment to high ground near Felsen- thal,.:a distance of 3,600 feet, with a suitable turning basin near the inner end ------------------------------------------ 36, 000. 00 Maintenance of channel: Dredging with U. S. pipe-line dredge Todd 81/2 Months (July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. 1938, and one-half Apr., May. and June 1.939)-- $133, 000. 00 Snagging with derrick boat and U. S. towboat Capt. Eric Bergland, 2 months (Aug. and Sept. 1938)__ 12, 500. 00 Chopping with U. S. quarterboat No. 10 11/2 months (July and Aug. 1938) ------------------------ 6, 000. 00 Total for channel maintenance---------------------- 151, 500. 00 904 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operating and care of lqcks and dams: Operation ----.. - ----------- $70, $- 000. 00 Ordinary repairs- _.--------------------41, 500. 00 Improvement and reconstruction....--- ---... --.. 51, 500.00 Emergencies--------------... ------------------- 8, 485. 28 Total for operating and care --------------------- $171, 485. 28 Total for all work - --. .-.--.------------------- 400,172. 19 The additional sum of $312,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance of channel: Dredging with U. S. pipe-line dredge Todd, 8/2 months (July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec., 1939 and Y2 Apr., May, and June 1940) ----------- -- ----------------------------- $137, 000 Snagging with derrick boat and U. S. towboat Capt. Eric Bergland, 2 months (Aug. and Oct., 1939)-------------------------- 8, 500 Chopping with U. S. quarterboat No. 10, 1 month (Aug. 1939).. 4, 000 Total for channel maintenance -------------.---------.- $149, 500 Operating and care of locks and dams: Operation--------------- ---------------------- $68, 800 Ordinary repairs------- -------------------------- 36, 000 Improvement and reconstruction___-- -- ---------- 50, 500 Emergencies_---------------------------------- -- 7, 200 Total for operating and care______-__________------ - - - 162, 500 Total for all work _ 312, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__,_---------------- - $5, 248, 618.94 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__---------------------- 5, 325, 127 69 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------10, 573, 746:63 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------------------------------- 92. 64 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-_____--- Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ ....--_ _ -___--__-_ --------- 10, 573, 839. 27 3, 834. 25 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_------- -- __ 10, 577, 673. 52 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 41, 186.91 Net total expenditures ----------------------------10, 536, 486. 61 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---- ----------..--- 360, 337. 94 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938____ - _--110, 896, 824. 55 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ....-------. Cost of maintenance-----------............ . $377, 819. 42 = $360, 543. 32 -.............. $330, 938.44 $277, 265. 60 $234, 501.80 Total expended---------------- 299, 197. 40 75, 365. 84 296, 574. 65 278, 633. 07 234, 404. 79 Allotted-.--------------------- 300, 625.76 35, 529.55 276, 354.23 ------------ 578, 953.00 --- Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 _-------------------- $65, 792.73 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937_------- $300, 000.00 Amount alotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938-.--------- 278, 950. 00. 578, 950. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------- - 644, 742. 73 1Includes $2,940,95i2.07 from permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 905 Gross"amount expended---------------------- $317, 403.36 Less reimbursements collected------------------ 32, 998. 57 $284, 404. 79 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_-------------------- 360, 337. 94 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_---------- ------- ---- 44, 753. 56 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 315, 584. 38 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_-------_-_--------- 3, 834.25 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938.------------319, 418. 63 AAmount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 ------------- - ---- ------------ 36, 000. 00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939 ---- _-------- -355, 418. 63 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending - June 30, 1940, for maintenance a ____ - - - - - - ___ ___ - _ 312, 000. 00 s Exclusive of available funds. 4. TENSAS RIVER AND BAYOU MACON, LA. Location.-Tensas River has its source in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., flows about 166 miles in a general southerly direction and joins Ouachita and Little Rivers at Jonesville, La., in forming Black River. Bayou Macon rises in Desha County, Ark., flows about 250 miles in a general southerly direction and enters Tensas River 42.7 miles above the mouth. (See Mississippi River Commission map, Alluvial Valley of the Mississippi River.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved March 3, 1881. The cost and expenditures prior to adoption of existing project July 5, 1884, were $3,000 for new work. (For further details see p. 1871 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags, sunken logs, and overhanging timber on Tensas River from Tendal (for- merely Dallas), La., to the mouth, 137.8 miles, and on Bayou Macon from Floyd, La., to the mouth, 111.6 miles, and for dredging the bars between Chamberlain Bar and Kirk Ferry, in the Tensas River, 10 miles and 38 miles, respectively, above the mouth to a depth of 4 feet and width of 60 feet. At medium and high stages the channel under improvement in these streams has an average width of about 150 feet, with minimum depth of about 8 feet. Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage of about 45 feet between high and low water. Extreme floods occa- sionally increase the range about 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1922, exclusive of amount expended on previous project is $48,395, of which $4,200 is to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1933) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts. Acts Work authorized Documents and reports July 5, 1884 Removal of snags, etc-... ........--. --- -. H. Ex. Doc. No. 38, 46th Conr., 3d sess. (Annual Report, 1881, p. 1457). Sept. 22,1922 Dredging the channel in Tensas River............ H. Doc. No. 95, 67th Cong., 1st sess. 906 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of September 22, 1922, required that local interests contribute $4,200 to be used for dredging bars between Chamberlain and Kirk Ferry. Local in- terests have made no progress in complying with this requirement and do not appear to be interested. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 75 percent completed. Tendal, La., on Tensas River, and Floyd, La. on Bayou Macon, are the heads of navigation, but due to the non- completion of the project above Westwood Place on Tensas River navigation above this point is limited to small craft and rafted timber. In ordinary seasons a depth of 6 feet or more may usually be expected from January to June on these streams. During the re- mainder of the year the depth is usually reduced to about 1 foot. A gage reading of 3.5 feet or more at Delhi, La., is favorable for light- draft navigation and 6.5 feet or more for heavy-draft navigation on Bayou Macon. A gage reading of 20 feet or more at Clayton, La., is favorable for light-draft navigation and 23 feet or more is favor- able for heavy-draft navigation on Tensas River. The controlling depths at the end of the fiscal year were 9 feet on Tensas River and about 2 feet on Bayou Macon. The work remaining to complete the project consists in removing the remaining obstructions from Tensas River between Westwood Place and Tendal (formerly Dallas), and dredging in that river between Chamberlain and Kirk Ferry, author- ized by the River and Harbor Act approved September 22, 1922. Cost of new work under existing project to June 30, 1938__----- $35, 366.57 Cost of maintenance--------------- --------------------- 85, 352. 16 Total cost __ ______ -- ----- --- ______-- - -_____ 120, 718. 73 Total expended------------- --------------------------- 10,718.73 Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during fiscal year 1939. The sum of $2,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, using Government plant and hired labor, to be applied to bank clearing and blasting obstructions between the mouth of Tensas River and Tendal, La., on Tensas River, and Delhi, La., on Bayou Macon, during October 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__.......-_____ -___--- $38, 366. 57 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_--- --------- _____ _ 85, 352. 16 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 123, 718. 73 Net total expenditures_____--------__--------____ 123, 718. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_....... ____....__ 123, 718. 73 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------- --------------- ------ - ------------------------------- ___ Cost of maintenance_ _ -.. - $2, 194. 21 $1, 989. 25 - __ ----- Total expended-__------ -- 2, 194. 32 1, 978. 40 $16. 90 Allotted-__ -------- ---.........--------- 2, 358. 74 2, 500, 001 -- $3;.,107. 62 -150. 00 .............. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 907 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937______--_-- __-------------------_ $3, 107. 62 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment__ -------------- 3, 107. 62 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance-------------------_------- --- 2, 500. 00 5. BOEUF RIVER. LA. Location.-This river rises in Desha County, Ark., flows about 240 miles in a general southerly direction and enters Ouachita River at Sicily Island Gorge. (See Mississippi River Commission map of alluvial valley of the Mississippi River.) Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags, logs, and overhanging trees between Wallace Landing and the mouth, a distance of 166 miles. The project was afterward modified to in- clude the closure of three outlets near Point Jefferson. At medium and high stages the channel has an average width of about 209 feet with minimum depth of about 8 feet. Floods ordi- narily cause fluctuations of stages of about 30 feet between high and low water. Extreme floods occasionally increase this range about 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work for removing snags, etc., made in 1880, is $20,020. The estimate of cost for new work for closing the outlets, revised in 1928, is $15,000. The latest (1933) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports Mar. 3,1881 Removal of snags, etc- '.......... --.... ........ H. Ex. Doc. No. 38, 46th Cong., 3d sess. (Annual Report, 1881, p. 1423). Aug. 5,1886 tH. Ex. Doc. No. 99, 48th Cong., 2d. Aug. 11, 1883 For closing outlets---------------. . sess. (Annual Report, 1835, p. 1545.) Recommended modifications of project.-It is recommended that this project be modified by the elimination of all work above Girard, - La. (The abandonment of the entire project was erroneously reconm mended in H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.) Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 67 percent completed. The head of navigation is Wallace Landing. The removal of snags was completed in 1896 as far upstream as Point Jefferson, 150.8 miles above the mouth. Navigation above this point is limited to small craft and rafted timber. The outlets were closed in 1887-88, but the dams were washed away in 1890. The outlets deplete the channel and make navigation more difficult. The work remaining to complete the project consists in reclosing the above-mentioned outlets and the removal of obstructions from Point Jefferson to Wallace Landing, a distance of about 15 miles. In ordi- nary seasons a depth of 6 feet or more may usually be expected between January and June from the mouth to Point Jefferson. During the remainder of the year the depth is usually reduced to 1 foot. A gage reading at Girard, La., of 3.5 feet or more is favor- 908 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 able to light-draft navigation, and 6.5 feet or more is favorable to heavy-draft navigation. The controlling depth at the end of the year was 3 feet. Cost of new work under existing project to June 30, 1938 --------- $30, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance ---------------------- 03, 736. 88 Total cost-- ---------------------------------- 133, 736. 88 Total expended-----------.1------------------------------33, 736. 88 Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during fiscal year 1939. The sum of $2,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, using Government plant and hired labor, to be applied to bank clearing and removing of obstructions between the mouth and Girard,. La., during October 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $30,009.00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------- -------------- 103, 736. 88 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- 736. 88 1-----------33, Net total expenditures--------1----------------------------33, 736. 88 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- - 133, 736. 88 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work...........---------------------------------- ---------------------- Cost of maintenance-...----------------------- $2, 500. 00 Total expended.................---------------- $3. 71 2, 500. 00 .. Allotted..................-------------------- 2, 499. 51 148. 51 -$150. 00 ------------ -$2, 350. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------- $2, 350. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 2, 350. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance------ --------------------------- 2, 500. 00 6. YAZOO RIVER, MISS. Location.-This river is formed by the junction of Tallahatchie and Yalobusha Rivers in Leflore County, Miss., flows about 189 miles in a southerly and southwesterly direction, and enters the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Miss. (See Mississippi River Commission map, Alluvial Valley of the Mississippi River.) Previous projects.-The original project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1873. Total cost and expenditures under it prior to adoption of existing project, March 3, 1875, were $39,023.06 for new work. For further details see page 1871 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.--This provides for the removal of snags, wrecks, sunken logs, overhanging trees, and other obstructions throughout the entire length of the river, a distance of 189 miles. The channel under improvement has an average width of about 200 feet and a minimum depth of 4 feet at all stages during the entire year. Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage of about 35 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 909 between high and low water. Extreme floods occassionally increase this range about 5 feet. The latest approved estimate of cost for new work to be finished in 4 years, made in 1874, was $120,000 exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1914) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $16,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1875 (p. 364 of Annual Report for 1874). A map of the stream is published in the Annual Report for 1913, page 2336. Terminal facilities.--None. Operatio s and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sunflower and attendant quarterboat No. 3501 removed 373 snags, 2 stumps, and 38 logs from channel; broke up 3 side jams; and cleared the banks of 567 trees and 89,600 willows between Eagle Lake Ferry and Barworth, a distance of 30.5 miles, and dredged 1,439 cubic yards of material at Eagle Lake Ferry. This work is classed as maintenance and was all done by hired labor at a cost of $16,000. The total expenditure was $15,989.38. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1888. The river is navigable throughout its length. In ordinary seasons the gage at Yazoo City usually reads 12 feet or more between January and June and depths exceeding 10 feet may be expected from the mouth to the head of the river. During the re- mainder of the year this gage frequently reads as low as 4 feet and depths of 4 feet or more are usually found. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 10 feet. Cost of new work under existing project to June 30, 1938 --______$320, 637. 64 Cost of maintenance ----------------------------- -------- 431, 789. 01 Total cost--------------- ----------------------- 752, 426. 05 Total expended------------------------------------------ 752, 416. 03 Propoed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year will be applied to maintenance using Government plant and hired labor, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 -------------------------------- $10. 02 Maintenance: Dredging with U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sun- flower during October 1938_---------------------- $5, 000 Snagging and chopping with U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sunflower during August and September 1938_ 11, 000 1-6, 000. 00 Total for all work_---_1-- --------------------------- 6, 010. 62 The additional sum of $16,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance : Dredging with U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sunflower dur- ing October 1939 --------------------------------------------- $5, 000 Snagging and chopping with U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sunflower during August and September 1939------------- --- 11, 000 Total for all work_-- -----------.--- - - 16, 000 910 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $359, 660. 70 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---------------------------- 431, 789. 01 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 7--------------91, 449. 71 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 1------------------------ 0. 62 Net total expenditures____ ____ 791, 439. 09 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----_______16 010. 62 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 807, 449. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work...---------- Cost of maintenance--.----------. -------------------------------- ------------------ . $11, 007. 33 $14, 908. 45 $21, 506. 97 . -- $17, 500. 00 --------- $16,000. 00 Total expended- .... 10, 991. 86 ....---------------....... 14, 798. 51 21, 685. 03 17, 500.00 15, 989. 38 Allotted......-------....--------------- 10, 344. 44 10, 000.00 19, 150.00 7, 500.00 32, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------------------------------- $16, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 ------------------------------------ 16, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------32, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----------------------------- $17, 138. 78 Less reimbursements collected ----------------------- 1, 149. 40 15, 989. 38 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 16, 010.62 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 10. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------- -------- 16, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably 1-expended in fiscal year ending - -- - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 16, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 7. BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER, MISS. Location.-This river has its source in Mud Lake, Coahoma County, Miss., flows about 240 miles in a southerly direction, .and enters Yazoo River about 44 miles above its mouth. (See Mississippi River Commission map "Alluvial Valley of the Mississippi River.") Previous projects.-The original project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1879. The cost and expendi- tures under this project prior to adoption of existing project, March 2, 1907, were $101,637.44, of which $66,000 was for new work and $35,637.44 for maintenance. (For further details see p. 1871 of Annual Report for 1915.) Existing project.-This provides for the improvement of the river from the mouth to Little Callao Landing, a distance of 62 miles, by the closure of outlets, the construction of contraction works, and the removal of snags, sunken logs, leaning trees, and other obstruc- tions; and from Little Callao Landing to the mouth of the Hush- puckena, 109.4 miles, by the construction of a lock and dam at Little Callao Landing and open-channel work, including dredging and construction work. The principal features of the lock and dam are as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 911 Number: 1. Location: Little Callao Landing, Miss. From nearest town: 17 miles. Above mouth of river: 62 miles. Lock: Width of lock chamber, 36 feet; greatest available length for full width of lock, 160 feet; lift at low water, 16.9 feet; depth on miter sill at low water, 5.1 feet; gates, wooden miter; character of foundation, piling in sand. Kind of dam: Movable, Poiree needle. Type of construction: Concrete. Completed and opened to navigation: 1918. Actual cost : $402,288.40. Operation and maintenance of the lock and dam has been aban- doned. The project proposes to obtain a channel at low water from the mouth of Big Sunflower River to the mouth of the Hushpuckena, a distance of 171.4 miles, with an average width of about 100 feet and a least available depth of 41/2 feet. Floods ordinarily cause fluctuations of stage between high and low water of about 30 feet. Unusual floods occasionally increase this range about 5 feet. Exclusive of amount expended on previous project, the latest ap- proved estimate of cost for new work for closing outlets, made in 1906, was $75,000; for constructing lock and dam, revised in 1914, $5001000; and for open-channel work, revised in 1928, $186,700. The latest (1933) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance by removing snags, etc., is $8,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1907 For closing outlets, constructing contraction H. Doc. No. 667, 59th Cong., 1st sess. works, and removing obstructions from the mouth to Baird. July 25,1912 Construction of lock and dam and for open-chan- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. nel work above Baird. No. 2, 62d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 26, 1937 Abandonment of operation and maintenance of Specified in act. the lock and dam. Recommended modifications of project.-It is recommended that this project be curtailed by the elimination of all work between Pentecost and the mouth of the Hushpuckena River. (The abandon- ment of the entire project was erroneously recommended in H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.) Under date of June 28, 1935, the Chief of Engineers recommended that the existing project be modified to limit channel maintenance operations to the portion between the mouth and Woodburn, mile 82.7. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The U. S. combined dredge and snagboat Sunflower and attendant quarterboat No. 3501 removed 39 snags and 5 logs from the channel and cut 175 leaning trees and 29,350 willows between the mouth and Murphy Ferry, mile 57.9. Cost of snagging and chopping___--------------------- ---- $9, 283. 10 Cost of operating and care of lock and (lam.....____ 4, 186. 48 Total cost of maintenance------------. 13, 469. 58 Total expended-12, 723. 87 10111O0-8--pt. 1, vol. 1--58 912 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The outlets were closed under the existing project in 1909 and the contraction work completed in 1912. The single lock and dam was completed in 1918 (see table under "Ex- isting project") and subsequently abandoned. The open-channel work above the dam is about 20 percent completed. The mouth of Hushpuckena River, mile 171.4, is head of navigation. However, due to the incompletion of the project above Pentecost, mile 124.6, navigation above that point is limited to small craft and rafted logs. When the river stages are high, usually from January to June, a minimum depth of 5 feet may be expected below Pentecost, mile 124.6. In that part of the river below the dam a gage reading of 69.5 feet or more at Holly Bluff, Miss., is favorable to light-draft navi- gation and 72.5 feet or more is favorable to heavy-draft navigation. 'The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was 4 feet. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of dredg- ing the channel to a minimum depth of 4.5 feet from Pentecost to the mouth of Hushpuckena River and depositing the soil along the banks to contract the width of the river, and the completion of open channel work above Baird, Miss. Cost of new work under existing project to June 30, 1938--------$494, 026. 65 ,Cost of maintenance 56, 042. 39 2-------------------------------- Cost of operating and care-- ------------------- 9, 732.47 Total cost -------------- ------------------------- 759, 801. 51 Total expended --------------------- --- 758, 823.74 In addition, the sum of $149,010.83 was expended between May 1, 1918, and June 30, 1936, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year will be applied to maintenance, using Government plant and hired labor, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------------------ $977. 77 Maintenance of channel: Snagging and chopping with U. S. combined dredge and snagboat Sunflower, 1 month, during November 1938---------------3,270.25 Total for all work ------------------------------------ 4, 248. 02 The additional sum of $4,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, using Government plant and hired labor, to be applied to snagging and chopping, with U. S. combined dredge and snagboat Sunflower, 1 month, during November 1939. Cost and financial summary 'Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $560,026. 65 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-_ ------ ------------- 1450, 423. 13 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 010, 449. 78 1-----------, Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 77 9-------------------------- Net total expenditures---------------------------- 11, 009, 472 01 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------- ------------------- 4,248. 02 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------- _ 1, 013, 720.03 1Includes $149,010.83 from permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care. RIVERS AND HARBORS--VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 913 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 new work.......---------- -Cost of ,Cost of maintenance-------------............. ------------------------------------------------------- $7, 634. 46 $2,808. 54 $2, 521.86 $9, 156. 12 $13, 469. 58 Total expended........--------------......--. 5, 981. 37 -17, 791. 79 2, 546. 54 9, 100. 56 12, 723. 87 Allotted........................----------------------- 7, 529. 81 -18, 713. 71 -789. 27 -------------- 15,950.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 ____--_-_---__- $1,021.89 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $12, 250. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------------- 4, 000. 00 16,250. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------ 17, 271. 89 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---_---- ---------- 300. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--------------___--- 16,971. 89 Gross amount expended---------------------- $12,762.42 Less reimbursements collected ------- -------------- 38. 55 12, 723.87 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------.. 4, 248. 02 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 , 067. 22 1------------------------- Balance available June 30, 1938_ _ -.. ---- __-__ - 3, 180. 80 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2 ___ ___ 4, 000.00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 8. MOUTH OF THE YAZOO RIVER, MISS. Location.-See report for Yazoo River, page 908. Existingproject.--This provides for opening a new outlet for the Yazoo River through the wrong end of Old River, across a neck of lowland to Lake Centennial, around the head of De Soto Island, and down the east arm of Lake Centennial to the Mississippi River just below the city of Vicksburg. The total length of the proposed canal is 9.3 miles, with least width of 98.5 feet, and bottom of canal prism 6.5 feet below zero on the Vicksburg gage. The ordinary fluctuation between high and low water is about 44 feet. Extreme floods occasionally increase this range about 15 feet. The latest approved estimate of cost for new work, made in 1893, was $1,200,000. The latest (1933) approved estimate for cost of maintenance is $3,000, biennally, or an average annual cost of $1,500. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892 (H. Ex. Doc. No. 125, 52d Cong., 1st sess.). A map of the project is published in the Annual Report for 1902, page 1422. Terminal facilities.-At Vicksburg, Miss., there is a paved munici- pal wharf 375 feet in length with inclined ramp exts through sea wall. This is considered adequate for existing commerce. Addi- tional data for terminal facilities is also contained in Transportation Series No. 2, 1929, Transportation in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Operations and results during fzscal year.-The U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sunflower and attendant quarter boat No. 3501 914 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY,. 1938 removed 41 snags and cut 58 leaning trees and dredged 3,890 cubic yards of material at Kings Ferry, mile 2.8. This work is classed as maintenance and was all done by hired labor at a cost and expenditure of $2,744.21. Condition, at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1904 at a saving of $20,789 under the estimated cost. The canal is navigable at all times, the minimum depths being generally about 6 feet greater than the simultaneous readings of the Vicksburg- gage. The controlling depth at the end of the fiscal year was about 30 feet. Cost of new work under existing project to June 30, 1938 $1, 179, 210. 87 Cost of maintenance------ 1-08, 28. 12 Total cost-------------------------------------------- 1,287, 448. 99 Total expended---------------------------------------- 1,287, 448. 99 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, $5,072.14, will be applied to dredging as needed during the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $5,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, in dredging with U. S. combined dredge and snag boat Sunflower 1 month during July 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------ ------------ ---------- $1, 179, 210. 87 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 108,2238.12 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 1, 287, 448. 99 Net total expenditures , 287, 448. 99 1,---------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 5, 072. 14 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 - -- 1, 292. 521. 13 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------..--------------.--------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance-- . $6,000 $7, 910. 55 - $3, 483. 65 $2, 744. 21 Total expended_---_-----------_--6,000 7, 910. 55 - 3, 483 65 2, 744. 21 Allotted ------------------------ 10, 000 4,624.95 - 6,300.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937 $1, 516. 35 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 --------------------------$3, 500. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938--------------- 3, 800. 00 7, 300. 00' Amount to be accounted for 8,816. 35 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-----------___ 1,000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 7, 816. 35 Gross amount expended -------------------------------------- 2,744.21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------- 5,072. 14 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance , 000. 00 51-----------_ SExclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 915 9. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $55,152.51. The .expenditures were $54,224.16. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, plus accounts receivable, will be applied as needed during the fiscal .year 1939 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial,summary ,Costof new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ....- _______-__ ___ $153, 671. 57 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_------ _ 153, 671. 57 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 __-----. _____-__- -- 1, 817. 38 --- Net total cost to June 30, 1938__--____ ------ ___ 155, 488. 95 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1.938--------------------------- 232. 08 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---__------__ ---- -__ 155, 721. 03 Minus accounts payable June 30, 193S____8______ ___ __- - 4, 690. 16 Net total expenditures- __________-- _____ ___----151, 030. 87 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938- .--- ------------------ 45, 094. 81 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_- ---- __-- 196, 125. 68 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_.......----- _--------- Cost of maintenance..-----...... ----- $6, 388. 86 $9, 147. 55 $17, 178. 34 $28, 957. 95 $55, 152. 51 'Total expended..---..----......--------..... 6,339. 06 8, 516. 78 17, 079. 30 28, 230. 20 54, 224. 16 Allotted ................----..-----------..---- 10, 569. 93 11, 000. 00 20, 652. 67 15, 000. 00 95, 199. 79 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ __- - - ___--- -_______ $4, 119. 18 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937------------- $83, 885. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938------------- 15, 000. 00 98, 885. 00 Amount to be accounted for__.- -- __-------- -- 103, 004. 18 Deductions on account of revocation of alldtment------------- - 3, 685.,21 Net amount to be accounted for_____---- - - - - - 99, 318.97 Gross amount expended---- ----------------- $56, 761.58 Less reimbursements collected--------------- 2, 537. 42 54, 224. 16 Balance unexpended June 30. 1938------------------------ 45, 094. 81 ,Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ .-. _______-__-___ 9, 325. 61 Balance available June 30, 1938__----------------------- 35, 769. 20 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------------------------------- 232. 08 lTnobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------- 36, 001.28 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - -- - -- - -- -- - 30, 1940, for maintenance 1____ ...... .... 20, 000. 00 2.Exclusive of available funds. 916 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 10. OTHER PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTEDA [Commercial statistics for these projects are given in pt. 2 of report] For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30, 1938 Estimated Name of project port see amount Annual required to Report New work Mainte- complete for- nance 1.. Little River, La._ -------------------- ..... 1890 $2, 500. 00 .............-------------. () 2. Bayou Bartholomew, La. and Arka 4............ 1931 45, 873. 53 $42, 857. 25 (2) 3. Saline River, Ark.1 4'..___. .--. ._.______------. 1931 26, 900. 00 12;, 791.67 (s) 4. Steele and Washington Bayous and Lake Wash- ington, Miss. 4--------------------------- 1931 19, 049. 81 8, 000.00 $40,000- 5. Tallahatchie and Coldwater Rivers, Miss........ 1936 43, 481. 48 173, 086. 02 (1) 6. Bayous D'Arbonne and Corney, La--------............. 1937 19, 000. 00 37,803. 88 (2) 1Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. No. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 2 Completed. ' Abandonment recommended in H. Docs. Nos. 1692, 64th Cong., 2d sess., and 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess 4 Channels adequate for existing commerce. Abandonment recommended in H. Does. Nos. 1694, 64th Cong., 2d sess., and 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. s Revoked during fiscal year 1938, $2,350. 11. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------$416, 310. 41 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938___---- ____---------------- 38, 982. 65 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------- --------- 455, 293. 06. Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 __.__-_________________ 28, 335. 84 Net total expenditures-____- --- --- --- _--- ______ 426, 957. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ ______-______-__________-_ 33,163. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 460, 120. 79 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended-.................. ------ $360, 938. 03 $1, 662. 05 -$3, 472 $67, 829. 14 Allotted_---.-.......-..--... -..- .-......-----.. 388, 529. 88 12, 590. 91 59, 000........... Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----_ ------------- $100, 992. 71 Gross amount expended_---------------------------$436, 058. 69 Less reimbursements collected ---------------------- 368, 229. 55 67, 829. 14 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----------------------- 33, 163. Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-----------------------------30, 284. 32 Balance available June 30, 193---------------------------- 2, 879. 25 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------ - _ _---- ------- --- 38, 982. 65 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------------- 41, 861. 90, RIVERS AND HARBORS--VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 917 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress Felsenthal Canal, Ark. Rivers and Harbors Committee resolu- tion Mar. 10, 1938. Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act' Wa'terWay, Tex. and Aug. 30, 1935. La., enlarging existing project and establish- ing reservoir on Cy- press River above Jef- ferson. Jefferson- Shreveport River and Harbor Act Waterway, Tex. and Aug. 26, 1937. La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, including reser- voirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. Jefferson- Shreveport River and Harbor Act Waterway, La. and June 20, 1938. Tex., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, survey for navi- gation, flood control, power, and irrigation, including water-sup- ply reservoirs in Cy- press and Black Cy- press Rivers. buachita River to Hut- River and Harbor Act tig, Ark., canal. Aug. 26, 1937. Red River, La., Ark., Rivers and Harbors Okla., and Tex., navi- Committee resolu- gation, flood control, tion Feb. 25, 1938. water power, and irri- gation. Sulphur River, Tex. and River and Harbor Act Ark., improvement for June 30, 1938. navigation, flood con- trol, andWater power. 12. RED RIVER PARISH, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the right bank of Red River in Red River Parish, La., 35 to 55 miles southeast of Shreveport, La. Existing project.-This provides for raising, enlarging, and extend- ing the present levee system in Red River Parish to improve flood protection to 176,000 acres of land lying in the Bayou Pierre basin along Red River. The estimate of cost for construction is $150,000, and $30,000 for lands and damages. 'The existing project was authorized by Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. D. No. 378, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). .Local cooperation.-See page 8. The requirements have been ful- filled. Operations and results during fiscal year.--With the use of regular and emergency funds, 184,454 cubic yards of material were placed in 5.5 miles of levee. Cost of new work under the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $26,608.69, regular funds, and $42,434.94, Emergency Relief funds, a total of $69,043.63. The total expenditure was $64,586.78, of which $24,325.76 were regular funds and $40,261.02 were Emergency Relief funds. 918 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year. See paragraph "Operations and results during fiscal year." The existing project as a whole is 26 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1938, are as shown in the preceding paragraph. Proposedoperations.-The balance unexpended, $85,413.22, consist- ing of $2,738.98 Emergency Relief funds and $82,674.24 regular funds, will be applied to completion of the project during the fiscal year 1939. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------$26, 608. 69 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------- --------------- ---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 26, 608. 69 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 2, 282. 93 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 24, 325. 76 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 82, 674. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------- ------ 107,000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work - . . ----------- ..--- -------------- ..----------------. $26, 608.69 Cost of maintenance------ -------------- ----------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total expended---------- ------ ------------------------------------------ 24,325. 76 Allotted......................... -----------......... .............------------------------------------------------------ 107, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act app roved July 19, 1937 ------------------------ $107, 000.00 Gross amount expended-_-------------------- $24,329.16 Less reimbursements collected------------ -- 3. 40 24, 325. 76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938__-------------------- 82, 674.24 Outstsanding liabilities June 30, 1938-----------------------_ 52, 456.23 Balance available June 30, 1938----- ----------------- 30, 218.01 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost 'of nrewwork to, June 30, 1938. ___--------------- - $42, 434. 94 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__---------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ----------- 42, 434. 94 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------- ------------------ 2, 173. 92 Net total expenditures ---------------- 40, 261. 02 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_.- -______ --- ____ -__ 2, 738.98 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-- ___- _---43, 000.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---.... -------------------------------------------------------- $42,434. 94 Cost of maintenance...------------............................................------------- ------------- Total expended---..........-------- -------------- --------........---------------------------- 40, 261.02 Allotted------------------- ---------------------------------- ......-------------- 43,000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 919 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------------- ---$43, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----_--------- __ -------------------------- 40, 261.02 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___________________ _ 2, 738. 98 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------2, 238. 98 Balance available June 30, 1938_ ________--------500. 00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR RED. RIVER PARISH Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__-- __----..----- ------- $69, 043. 63 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938___ .-- _--- 69, 043. 63 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 4, 456. 85 Net total expenditures -------- 64, 586. 78 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------85, 413. 22 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_-----__-__----- 150, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--.............--------------.......----------------------------.....-------------- $69, 043. 63 Cost of maintenance .---------- . . . . ---.----------------- .. ..-- - - ----------- ----------- .-------------- otaleended.............---..........-------....--........................-----------.........------------ ......------------- ......-------------- 64, 586. 78 Allotted --------------------------------------------------------------- 150, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------- $107, 000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1938---------------------------------------- 43, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_._______-_______ _____ 150, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $64, 590. 18 Less reimbursements collected -------- 3. 40 64, 586. 78 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ____-- __---- 85, 413. 22 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_----- ___---------- 54, 695. 21 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------------30, 718. 01 13. BAYOU PIERRE, LA. Location.-The work covered by this project is in Red River Basin below Shreveport, La., along the channel of Bayou Pierre from Bayou Wincey to the mouth at Grand Ecore, La. Existing project.-This provides for channel enlargement at in- tervals from Bayou Wincey to the mouth at Grand Ecore, to reduce flood damage and improve sanitary and living conditions over a large area. The estimate of cost for construction is $300,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. The requirements have been fulfilled. Operationsand results during fiscal year.--With the use of regular and emergency funds, clearing crew operated between miles 21.5 and 30.0, snagging was completed between miles 21.5 and 28.0, and 2,22 .cubic ,yards oftmaterial were removed from channel. 920 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost of new work under the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $41,642.66 regular funds, and $38,529.13 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $80,171.79. The total expenditure was $116,114.01, of which $78,860.31 were regular funds and $37,253.70, Emergency Relief funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-See paragraph "Operations and results during fiscal year." The existing project as a whole is 21 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1938, are as shown in the preceding paragraph. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, $183,885.99, con- sisting of $1,746.30 Emergency Relief funds, and $182,139.69 regulai funds, will be applied to completion of the project during the fiscal year 1939. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__--------_ __-______-- $41, 642. 66 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__ - ____ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- --------- 41, 642. 66 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 .-- ----------------------- 41, 762. 10 Net total cost to June 30, 193S_--------------------- 83,404. 76 :Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------ 3, 496. 17 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ----------------- 86, 901. 23 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------8,040. 9: Net total expenditures ---------------- 78, 860. 31 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938____.___182, 139. 69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------- 261, 000.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---....--........--...------------- --------------------------------------- $41,642.66 Cost of maintenance------....--- - -----------------------------------------------.------------- Total expended....------- ---------------------------------------- -------------- 78, 860.31 Allotted...... . ----------------- -------------- -------------- -------- -- --------- 261,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------ ----- $261, 000. 00 Gross amount expended__------.------------- $99, 106. 50 Less reimbursements collected ------- ---- ___ 20, 246. 19 78, 860. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 182, 139. 60 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--- ---------------------- 99, 189. 41 Balance available June 30, 1938_______--- 82, 9 0 28 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938________--------------------------- 3, 496.47 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--__---- _ 86,446. 75 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------- - $38, 529. 1 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__--_.--------- -------- ----- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------ --...... 8,529.14 RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 921 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- $1, 275. 43 Net total expenditures_ ----------------- - 37, 253. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 1, 746. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------......--- 39, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work......------------- ------- $38, 529.13 ------------------------..............--.......... Cost ofmaintenance.. --------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --- --------- -------------------------- Total expended-------........ -------------- 37, 253.70 Allotted......------ ..----------------------------------............. ............. 39,000.00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937_----- -------------------- -------- $39, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------- ---- -------------- 37, 253.70 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-- --------------------- 1,746. 30 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_-- -------- ----- 1, 346. 30 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------- 400. 00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR BAYOU PIERRE Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__-.... __----- ----- $80, 171. 79 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----------------. ----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 80, 171.,79 ---------------- Undistributed costs June 30, 1938____ 41, 762. 10 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------ 121, 933. 89 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 -------------------- - 3, 496. 47 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------------------- 125, 430. 36 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 -------- ------------ - 9, 316. 35 Net total expenditures --- 116, 114. 01 _-------------_ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 183, 885. 99 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ---------- 300, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---.... ------------------------------------------ -------------- $80, 171.79 Cost ofmaintenance. Total expended-- ----------------------------- - ------------- -------------- 116, 114. 01 Allotted--------------------- --- --------------..-------------- --------------. .. 300,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 -------------------------------- $261,000.00 Amoiufht allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1938------------------------------------39, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ -_____--___----------__ 300, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------- $136,360.20 Less reimbursements collected -- __------------- 20, 246. 19 116, 114. 01 . lance unexpended June 30, 1938- 183, 885. 99 922 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-----__------__-___- $100, 535. 71 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------83, 350. 28 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938___------- -- ___--3, 496. 47 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--..------ - 86, 846. 75 14. NATCHITOCHES PARISH, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the west side of Red -River in Natchitoches Parish. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of levees on west side of Red River, dam and floodgate at mouth of Cane River, and drainage ditches to give protection to 135,000 acres of land in the Cane Island area from Red River overflow. The revised esti- mate of cost for construction is $959,300 and $88,100 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. D. No. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Requirements nave been ful- filled as needed. Operations and results during fiscal year.-With the use of regul- lar and emergency funds, 71,121 cubic yards of material were placed in 4.4 miles of levee. Cost of new work under the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $21,281.07, regular funds, and $72,741.96, emergency relief funds, a total of $94,023.03. The total expenditure was $86,879.81, of which $17,820.95 were regular funds and $69,058.86 emergency relief funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-See paragraph "Operations and results during fiscal year." The existing project as a whole is 5 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1938, are the same as indicated in the preceding paragraph. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, $848,120.19, con- sisting of $844,179.05 regular funds, and $3,941.14 emergency relief funds, plus an anticipated additional allotment of $21,300, will be, applied to completion of the project during the fiscal year 1939. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ _--_______-___________ $21, 281. 07 GCost- of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 21, 281.07 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-- ----------------------- 3, 460. 12' Net total expenditures______________ -- - __________ 17, 820. 95 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 844, 179. 05 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 862, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..........------------------.....--------------...........-------------.........--------------. $21, 281.07 C ost of m aintenance ................................ -. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .--- Total expended-- - ------ .... ....--.-.----------- ------ _ --- 17, 820. 95 Allotted-........................ - -............ - - ......... ..- '-- -.... - .....- . - 862, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 923 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-___-___----_ $242, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938------------------------------------ 620, 020. 00 Amount to be accounted for-___-- ________- - _______ __ 862, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ---------------------------- $17, 976. 76 Less reimbursements collected-- 55. 81 1---------------------- 17, 820. 95 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 844, 179. 05 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--._________--____________ 29, 213. 70 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 814, 965. 35 EMERGINCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ------------ 72, 741. 9 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___________ ____ __ ____ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 72, 741.96 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1928---------------------------- 3, 683. 10 Net total expenditures-------------------------___ 69, 058. 86 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------___ -------- __ -------- - 3, 941. 14 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 73, 000. 00 Fiscal year endingKJune 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------- ----------- -------------- --------------------------- $72, 741.96 Cost of maintenance..----------- --------- ---------- ----------------- ------------- 0.00 Total expended-.........-----....-------------------------------------- ---------------....... 69, 058. 86 Allotted......---------------------...............-----......----------------------------------------- 73, 000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Administration Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937______________-______________ $73, 000. 00 Gross amount expended .___ _-- 69, 058. 86 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 3, 941. 14 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 3, 741. 14 Balan e available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 200.,00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR NATCHITOCHES PARISH Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___ __ -__________________ $94, 023. 03 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 4, 023. 03 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938- _____-----__-- - - 7, 143. 22 Net total expenditures--------------------- 86, 879. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 848, 120. 19 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_-______------ 935, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .... ....-----------........- --------------.. $94, 023. 03 Cost of m aintenance ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . ... Total expended.........------------.....-------------- .86, - -.. 879. 81 Allotted....---------------............---------------------------------------............. ------------ 935, 000. 00 924 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------ ----------------------- $242, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938----------------------------------- 620,000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937---------------------------------------- 73, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------- 935, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $87, 035.62 Less reimbursements collected-- 55. 81 1--------------------- 86,879. 81 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 848,120. 19 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------32,954. 84 Balance available June 30, 1938________--------------- 815, 165. 35 15. SALINE POINT, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are in the vicinity of Saline Point on Red River about 60 miles above the mouth and 8 miles northeast of Marksville, La. Existing project.-This provides for the excavation of cut-off channels in Avoyelles and Catahoula Parishes to reduce flood heights in this vicinity. The estimate of cost for construction is $135,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 378, 74th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. Requirements have been ful- filled. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Contract was awarded on June 4, 1938, for excavation of cut-off channel at Double Eddy Landing in Catahoula Parish. The cost during the fiscal year was $30.08 with an expenditure of $27.45. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work has not yet started. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, $134,972.55, will be applied to completion of the project during the fiscal year 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938________ -___________-_ $30. 08 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------- ----- - 30. 08 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_-------------__--- -___ 2. 63 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 27. 45 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 134, 972. 55 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ______-- -135, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 . 1938 Cost of new work ..-------------- --------- -------- -------------------------------- $30.08 Cost of maintenance .------------- . _. _____. _ _______________ ___------------- - ___--_... _ _ 0_. Total expended-----------------------------..................----------------------- ----- 27.45 Allotted----------........................--------------- --------------------------- -------------- 135, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS--VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 925 Amounit allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---____------------------------ - $60,300. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938___------1----------------------- 104, 700.00 Amount to be accounted for.---------------------- 135, 000.00 Gross amount expended------------_------------------- 27.45 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------- 134, 972. 55 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------$1,002. 63 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts -------- 16, 108. 58 17, 111.21 Balance available June 30, 1938 __-----___--- ____-- _ 117, 861. 34 16. BLACK BAYOU, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on Black Bayou in Caddo Parish, La., about 25 miles northwest of Shreveport, La. Existing project.--This provides for the construction of an earth dam and reservoir for flood storage to protect population and lands belowi The estimated cost for construction is $125,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 378, 75th Cong., 2d Sess.). Local cooperation,--See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed during fiscal years 1939 and 1940. 17. BAYOU BODCAU, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are in Red River Basin on Bayou Bodcau in Bossier Parish, La., northeast of Shreveport, La. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a reser- voir and other control works in lieu of the construction of a floodway for the diversion of Bayou Bodcau and Cypress Bayou, La., to improve flood conditions, as authorized in section 5 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, provided that the total estimated cost shall not be increased. The estimate of cost for construction of original project was $1,825,000 and $68,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work has not been started. Proposed operations.--No funds are available and no operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $1,212,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. 18. WALLACE LAKE, LA. Location.---The works covered by this project are in Red River Basin on Cypress Bayou, Caddo and De Soto Parishes, La., about 17 miles southeast of Shreveport, La. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of an earth dam and reservoir for flood storage to improve protection of popula- 926 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 tion and lands below. The revised estimate of cost for construction is $512,000, and $186,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 378, 74th Cong., (2d sess.), and supple- mental report on record in the Office of the Chief of Engineers. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed for the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. 19. HEMPSTEAD COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 1, ARK. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the east bank of Red River in Hempstead County, Ark. Existing project.-This provides for raising, enlarging, and extend- ing existing levee system to improve flood protection in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, at a construction cost not to exceed $200,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act :approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been. started. Proposed operations.-No funds are availableand no operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. 20. COLFAX, GRANT PARISH, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the east bank of the Red River at Colfax, Grant Parish, La. Existing project.-This provides for remedial measures to stop serious bank caving and to improve flood protection at Colfax, La., in accordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, at a cconstruction cost not to exceed $50,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.--See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-An anticipated allotment of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1939. 21. GRANT PARISH, BELOW COLFAX, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the east bank of Red River in Grant Parish, below Colfax, La. Existing project.-This provides for continuation of levees on east (left) bank of Red River below Colfax, La., to the north bank of Bayou Darrow, to increase flood protection in Grant Parish,in ac- cordance with plans approved by the Chief of Engineers, at a con- struction cost not to exceed $71,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ,approved June 28, 1938. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 927 Local cooperation.-See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1939. The sum of $71,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. * 22. COLUMBIA, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the right bank of Ouachita River at Columbia, La., about 31 miles below Monroe, La. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of levees, bulkheads, and drainage structures to protect people and city prop- erty. The revised estimate of cost is for construction $247000; and for lands and damages, $39,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936, (H. D. No. 196, 73d Cong., 2d sess.), and data in the Office of the Chief of Engineers. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Requirements have been fulfilled. Operations and results during fiscal year.-With the use of regular funds 1,100 feet of levee, totaling 82,666 cubic yards, was constructed by contract. Condition at end of fiscal year.-See paragraph "Operations and results during fiscal year." The existing project as a whole is 14 per- cent complete. Cost of new work under the existing project to June 30, 1938, was $8,839.26, with expenditure of $8,888.24, all regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended, $238,111.76, con- sisting of $29,000 Emergency Relief funds obligated under contract, and $209,111.76 regular funds, will be applied to completion of proj- ect during the fiscal year 1939. Consolidated cost and financial summary for Columbia, La. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__- ---- --..-... $8, 839. 26 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 __ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ----------- 8, 839. 26 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-- ---------------- 1, 834. 85 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-- ----- __--- 10, 674. 11 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------- 1,785. 87 Net total expenditures ------------- 8, 888. 24 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 238, 111.76 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 .-------------- 247, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------------------ ----------------------------------------- $8,839.26 Cost of maintenance------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- Total expended-.........-----------.......----------------...-------- ------------.........-------- -------------- 8, 888. 24 Allotted---------- ------------------------------------------------------ 247,000. 00 SIncludes $29,000 Emergency Relief Administration funds. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-59 928 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------------$218, 000. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1938----------------------------------- 29, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------- 247, 000. 00 Gross amount expended------------ -------------------------- 8, 888. 24 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- 238, 111. 76" Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------------- $1, $1,447. 43 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------- 120, 471.21 121, 918. 64 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------116, 193. 12 23. JONESVILLE, LA. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the right bank of Black River at Jonesville, La., 56.5 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of levees, retaining wall, and drainage structures to protect people and city property. The estimate of cost for construction is $368,200 and $62,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doec. No. 196, 73d Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed for fiscal years 1939 and 1940. 24. BIG BLACK RIVER, MISS. Location.-The works covered by this project are on Big Black River, Miss., which flows into the Mississippi River about 25 miles below Vicksburg, Miss. Existing project.-This provides for improvement of flood channel by means of channel clearing and suitable cut-offs, from a point be- tween Choctaw and Webster Counties, Miss., to the mouth, a distance of 300 miles, to lessen the frequency and duration of floods on 180,000 acres of bottom lands. The estimated cost of construction is $862,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work has not been started. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance June 30, 1938, $414,000, together with an allotment of $358,000 made in August 1938, a total of $772,000 will be applied to improvement of the lower 290 miles of the channel during the fiscal year 1939. An additional sum of $90,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for the completion of the project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 929 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -------------------------------- Net total expenditures Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- $414, 000 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------ 414, 000 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------. ...---------------------------------------. Cost of maintenance. . - -.-. .......... .. .....-- - -- ---- ...-- Total expended ----------............ ----------------------------------------------------- Allotted-----------------------.......................- ..............------------- ------------------------- I $114,030.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937--------- ------------------- ------- $414, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938 - ------------------------------------- 227, 500 Amount to be accounted for . ---------- 641, 500 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------- 227, 500 Net amount to be accounted for --------------------------- 414, 000 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938.. ----------- 414, 000 Amount allotted in August 1938------------------------------ 358, 000 Balance available for fiscal year 1939---------------------- 772, 001) Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------------------- 90, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 90, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 25. BLAKELY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, ARK. Location.-On the Ouachita River in Garland County, about 10 miles northwest of Hot Springs, Ark. Existing project.-Provides for participation by the United States in the cost of construction of a multiple-use reservoir at the Blakely Mountain site for the purposes of controlling floods, and of facilitating navigation on the Ouachita River, according to plans and estimates duly approved by the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers, subject to the provision that the sum of money expended in said par- ticipation shall not exceed a just and reasonable proportion of the total cost of the multiple-use reservoir as allocated according to the proportionate storage capacity reserved or utilized for flood-control purposes, nor exceed the estimated value of the flood control to be achieved, nor in any event to exceed the sum of $2,000,000. The au- thorization further provides that the reservoir shall be operated and maintained at the expense of the private parties constructing the project in accordance with regulations approved by the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers with respect to navigation and flood control. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. 930 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done. Proposed operations.--A repcrt to determine the extent of the par- ticipation warranted will be undertaken during the fiscal year 1939. 26. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937 The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, authorized the expenditure of not to exceed $300,000 per year from flood-control appropriations in removing accnmulated snags and other debris and clearing of channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of flood control; provided the expenditure on any single stream shall not exceed $25,000 in any one year. An allotment was received during the fiscal year 1938 for snagging and clearing on the Quiver River, Miss., between the mouth of Turkey Bayou and the Sunflower River, in the Vicksburg district. During the fiscal year snags were removed and clearing completed on 7,500 feet of the channel, at a cost of $2,656.62. There were no expendi- tures. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, amounting to $24,900, will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses in- curred under this heading. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------ $2, 656. 62 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ___-- __ -__ 2, 656. 62 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_ -____-- ____ ____-____ 2, 656. 62 Net total expenditures__----------------------------------- 0. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_---------------------------- 24, 900. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 24, 900. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---- ..........--.....-- ------------ .....--------------- ....------------------------- $2, 656. 62 Cost of maintenance--------- -------------------------------------------------- Total expended----------------------- --------------------------------------- Allotted..--------------------- ---- ------------------------------------------ 24,900.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------$24, 900. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_____________-----_ 24, 900. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938___--------------------- 2, 656. 62 Balance available June 30, 1938- - 22, 243.38 -____-___--__ 27. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS, FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the fiscal year was $11,000. The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, $120,000, will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS.. DISTRICT 931 The sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-__-----____ $11, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_______-- 11, 000. 00 Net total expenditures ____- - - -____-11, 000. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 120, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------ 131, 000.00 -__-- Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------------------------------------------------------........................... $11, 000 Cost of maintenance---....--......... ---------------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Total expended----------................ -----.. ---------------- ------------------------------- 11.000 Allotted-----------------------------------------------------------------........................... 131,000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 --------------------------------- $11, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938----------- -120, 000. 00 1---------------- Amount to be accounted for ---------------- _-------- 131,000. 00 Gross amount expended ----------------------- $11,425. 76 Less reimbursements collected ------------------- 425. 76 11,000.00 Balance unexpended June'30, 1938 .------------ - 120, 0CO. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 --------------- 200, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1 30, 1940, for new work --------- 200, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 28. SURVEYS AND STUDIES FOR A DAM ON RED RIVER, TEX. Location.-The works covered by this project are on Red River near Denison, Tex. Existing project.-This provides for surveys, studies, and reports for a dam and reservoir to determine useful flood-control operations with economical development of hydroelectric power. The estimated cost is $450,000. The existing project was authorized by section 7 of the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-There were no opera- tions. Cost of new work as covered by outstanding liabilities was $3,040.73, with total expenditures of $8,695.89. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in April 1937 at a saving of $15,091 under the estimated cost. Total cost for new work to June 30, 1938 ---- $433, 596. 49 Total expenditure------4----5---------- - -------- 433,589.49 Proposed operations.-None. 932 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary ---------------- Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__ __---------$433, 596. 49 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-------_---------- -------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- .-------- 433, 596. 49 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------ ---- 7. 00 Net total expenditures---------.. --------------- 433,589.49 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------1 , 410. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938__-------___ 435, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-----..-..... .. . --------------------... $57, 008.06 $373, 547. 70 $3, 040. 73 Cost of maintenance ..... ....-------------------------------------------- .....-------------- Total expended.. --------------- . ...--.----.--.----.---- . 36, 686. 06 388, 207.54 8,695.89 Allotted. ..---------------- --------------------------- 450, 000.00------------ -15.000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_ _____ -------------- $25, 106. 40 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-___--- ---- __15, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-- ..-- - --------- 10,106. 40 Gross amount expended------__________--------------- $10, 019.34 Less reimbursements collected -- __ --------- 1, 323. 45 8, 695.89 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------- 1, 410. 51 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ---------- ---------------- 15.30 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 1, 395. 21 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Reeommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommend- Congress Bartholomew Bayou, Flood Control Act, " Ashley and other coun- June 28, 1938. ties, Ark., tributary of Ouachita River. Boeuf River in Cata- Flood Control Act, houla, Franklin, Cald- Aug. 28, 1937. well, Richland, West Carroll, and More- house Parishes, La. Caddo Lake Dam and Flood Control Act, I- - --... --I--------------- Jefferson-Shreveport June 22, 1936. Waterway, Tex., and La., on Red River. Cossatot River, Ark..... .....do ......... ..... Cossatot River, Sevier Flood Control Act, County, Ark. (prelim- May 6, 1936. inary examination). Denison Reservoir, Tex. Sec. 7 of Flood Control Mar. 12, 1938 House, 541, 75th Cong., Favorable. (supplemental 308 re- Act, June 22, 1936. 3d sess. port). Dugdemonia Bayou, La_ Flood Control Act, ........................ Aug. 28, 1937. Jefferson-Shreveport Flood Control Act, Waterway, Tex. and June 22, 1936. La. Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act, Waterway, Tex. and Aug. 30, 1935. La., enlarging existing project ana enuaullsu img reservoir on Cy- press River above Jefferson. RIVERS AND HARBORS-VICKSBURG, MISS., DISTRICT 933 ,tatus of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. tion Congress Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act, Waterway, Tex. and Aug. 26, 1937. La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, including reser- voirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act, Waterway, Tex. and June 20, 1938.- La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, survey for navi- gation, flood control, power, and irrigation, including water-sup- ply reservoirs in Cy- press and Black Cy- press Rivers. Xiamichi River, Okla-.. Flood June Control Act, 28, 1938. ------- ----- -- I------------------ Little Missouri River, Pike County, Ark. Flood May Control Act, 6, 1936. ----------- r--------------------- (preliminary examina- tion). Little Missouri River, Flood Control Act, -------r-------- Ark. June 22, 1936. ------------------------ Little River, Ark,---- Little River, Ark. (pre- -----do------------ Flood Control Act, --------------- ------------r- --r--------------------- ------------------------ liminary examination). May 6, 1936. Macon Bayou, in Flood Control Act, --------------- --------------r---------- Franklin, Madison, Aug. 28, 1937. Richland, East Car- roll, and West Carroll Parishes, La. Mississippi River and Flood Control Com- tributaries in alluvial mittee resolution, valley (levee protec- Feb. 10, 1938. tion at Greenville, Miss.). Ouachita River and trib- Flood Control Act, utaries, Louisiana. Aug. 28, 1937. Ouachita River and Flood Control Com- tributaries, Arkansas mittee resolution, and Louisiana, flood Apr. 13, 1938. protection at Jones- ville, La. Ouachita River and trib- Flood Control Com- utaries, Arkansas and mittee resolution, Louisiana. Feb. 10, 1938. Ouachita River, Ark. Flood Control Com- A ug. 15, 1938 I----------------.I Favorable. (Blakely Dam), flood mittee resolution, control, power devel- May 11, 1938. opment, and other purposes. Ouachita River near Flood Control Act, ------------------------ Calion, Ark. June 28, 1938. --------------- Pease River and tribu- taries, Texas. Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. --------------- -----------------------^ Quiver River, Miss-.... Flood Control, Act Aug. 28, 1937. --------------- ------------------ Red River, Ark. (pre- liminary examination). Flood Control Act, May 6, 1936. -------------- ---------------------- Red River, Ark......... Red River, at Colfax, Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Flood Control Com- --------------- --------------- ------------------------ ----------------------- La. mittee resolution, Mar. 18, 1938. Red River, La., Ark., Rivers and Harbors Okla., and Tex., for Committee resolu- navigation, flood con- tion, Feb. 25, 1938. trcl, water power and irrigation. Red river, La., east Flood Control Act, bank of, from hill line June 28, 1938. at scuth bank of Loggy Bay u, along Loggy Buyu and Red River to Coushatta Bayou, Red River Parish. Saline River, Ark....... Flcod Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. 934 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for flood control caller for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Recommenda- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. tion Congress Salt Fork of Red River Flood Control Act, and tributaries Okla- June 28, 1938. homa. Smackover Creek, in ..... do-----------.................-------------...............--..... Uiion, Ouachita, and Nevada Counties, Ark. Sulphur River, Ark..... Flood Control Act,...................... ......... Aug. 28, 1937. Do-......------------- Flood Control Act, ...............-----------------------............. June 22, 1936. Sulphur River, Tex........do---.... ---------------------------------- Flood Control Act, Do .......---........--------. June 28, 1938. Sulphur River, Tex. River and Harbor .. and Ark., improve- Act, June 20, 1938. ment for navigation, flood control, and water power. Sunflower River, Miss_. Flood Control Act, ... Aug. 28, 1937. Tensas River, Franklin, Flood Control Act, ............------------------------------- Madison, Tensas, East June 28, 1938. Carroll, Concordia, and Catahoula Par- ishes, La. Walnut County,----------------- Bayou, Little Flood Control Act, ...- River County, Ark. Aug. 28, 1937. Washita River, Okla- do--------- -------------------------------- Washita Valley, Okla , Flood Control Com--------- ----------------------- mittee resolution, Apr. 14, 1937. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT This district includes the Arkansas River and tributaries from its mouth to a point 3 miles above Pine Bluff, Ark., a distance of 120 miles; the White River and tributaries from its mouth to the foot of Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., a distance of 168.7 miles; the St. Francis River and tributaries in Arkansas and southeast Missouri; and the rivers in the western part of Kentucky and Tennessee that flow into the Mississippi River. The portions of Arkansas River and White River above the points designated, formerly in the Memphis district, are now included in the Little Rock district. District engineer: Col. Eugene Reybold, Corps of Engineers, to July 14, 1937, and Maj. Daniel Noce, Corps of Engineers, since that date. Division engineer: Brig. Gen. Harley B. Ferguson, Corps of Engineers. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 935 IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Arkansas River, Ark. and Flood control projects Okla. (below Pine Bluff, Ark.).___ 935 7. Tiptonville to Obion River, Tenn__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 948 2. White River, Ark. (below 938 8. Memphis, Wolf River, and Peach Orchard Bluff) lo.. Nonconnah Creek, Tenn_. 949 3. St. Francis and L'Anguille 9. North Little Rock to Gillett, Rivers and Blackfish Bay- Ark. (below Plum Bayou)_ 950 ou, Ark-------------- 941 10. Snagging and clearing of 4. Wolf River (Memphis Har- navigable streams and bor), Tenn_ 944 tributaries- - -__- 953 5. Examinations, surveys and 11. Preliminary examinations contingencies (general). -- 946 and surveys for flood con- 6. Plant allotment-- .....- 947 trol___ _ 955 1. ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. AND OKLA. (BELOW PINE BLUFF, ARK.) Location.-This river rises in central Colorado and flows 1,460 miles in a southeasterly direction to the Mississippi River, 37 miles above Arkansas City, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission allu- vial valley map, scale 1: 62,500 and scale 1: 500,000 for river from mouth to vicinity Pine Bluff, Ark., and U. S. Geological Survey State maps, scale 1: 500,000.) This river enters the Memphis district 3 miles north of Pine Bluff, Ark., and flows 120 miles in a southeasterly direction to the Mis- sissippi River, 3 miles south of Rosedale, Miss. For upper reaches of the Arkansas River see report for the Little Rock, Ark., district. Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 3, 1832, August 14, 1876, March 3, 1879, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, August 5, 1886, and August 11, 1888. The cost and expenditures under these projects prior to June 30, 1902, were as follows: New work- --------- ----- ---- $325, 766.95 Maintenance: Maintenance of permanent works-------------$251, 036. 06 Operating snag boats----------------------- 691, 208. 27 942, 244. 33 Total expended on previous projects------------------ 1, 268, 011. 28 For further details see page 1872, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.--This provides for improving the river from its mouth to Neosho (Grand) River (465 miles) by snagging and dredg- ing operations, by contraction works and revetments, and by a levee near Pine Bluff, Ark. (117 miles above the mouth). The dimensions of the channel are not specified. The several types of structures used in the improvement are shown in the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1902, page 1576. The ordinary freshet fluctuation is about 16 feet throughout the portion of the river covered by the project. The extreme stage fluctuation is 60 feet at the mouth of the river, 37 feet at Little Rock, and 33 feet at Neosho (Grand) River. As the-project is indefinite, no estimate of the cost of completion has been made. Operations under the existing project have been confined to the limits of the present Memphis district since 1928. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $40,000. The existing project results from the combination of prior projects by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. To this the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907, added a levee near Pine Bluff to 936 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 prevent a cut-off (H. Doc. No. 71, 61st Cong., 1st sess.). Index to> published maps of sections of the river is given on page 1171, Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1921. Terniinalfacilities.-Otherthan sand derricks and elevators at Pine Bluff, there are no terminal facilities. Those mentioned are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All operations were for maintenance and snagging by hired labor with Government plant. In snagging operations during the periods July 1 to 21, and October 28 to December 16, 1937, the snag boat Arkansas operated over the river from its mouth to mile 121.6 (3 miles above Pine Bluff, Ark.), removing 506 snags, 1 saw log, 10 stumps, and 3 drift rafts from the channel, and felled 627 trees on caving or sliding banks. The cost for maintenance during the year was $17,469.92 for snagging opera- tions. The total expenditures were $16,959.35. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The construction of permanent works for general improvement of the river was suspended in 1902, and completion of the project is not contemplated. Snagging opera- tions are the activities now relied upon to benefit navigation. These operations must be repeated continually due to additional obstruc- tions brought into the river by caving banks and shifting channels. Under average conditions, 4-foot draft vessels can be taken to Pine Bluff, Ark., from the middle of February to the middle of July. From the middle of August to the middle of December, the draft is generally limited to about 2 feet. During the past fiscal year, stages were suitable for navigation by vessels of 4-foot draft during the periods July 25 to 30, September 15 to 21, November 13 to 18, Decem- ber 20 to 28, January 23 to February 10, February 17 to March 4, and March 30 to June 30. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were: For new work: Construction of levee opposite Pine Bluff_- $55, 200. 00 For maintenance: Operating snag boats 724, 771. 60 Maintenance of original permanent works, excepting those at Pine Bluff, Ark 18, 771.73 Maintenance of works at Pine Bluff: ___ Levee ------------------------------------ $18, 148. 97 Revetment ------------------------------- 456, 065. 72 474, 214. 69 Hydraulic dredging------------ 667,744. 15 Total cost of maintenance----------------------------- 1,885, 502. 17 Grand total to June 30, 1938______-----------------___ 1,940, 702. 17 The total expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $1,910.217.90. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $27,135.43, will be expended for maintenance of channel by snagging operations, using Government plant and hired labor, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_________ _- ______________ $959. 45 Snagging operations between mouth and 3 miles above Pine Bluff Ark., about 5 months with Government snag boat and hired labor, in period July to December, 1938-----------_--____- 26, 175. 98 Total for all work----- .... 27, 135. 43 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 937 The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to snagging operations between the mouth and 3 miles above Pine Bluff, Ark., using Government snagboat and hired labor, in about 5 months during the period July to December, 1939. Cost and financial sununary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__-----------------------------$380, 966. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-- ----- ___ __---- ----- 2, 827, 746. 50 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--- __---__ - 13,208,713.45 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-- ---------- - - -__ 80. 64 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------- ; 3, 208, 794. 09 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_ .-----------__ ------- 564. 91 Net total expenditures _____ 13,208,229.18 Unexpended balance June 36, 1938----------------------------27, 135. 43 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------3, 235, 364. 61 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..---------- ----------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance .........------------ $45, 634. 50 $33, 866. 08 $18, 625. 70 $50, 408. 09 $17, 469.92 - - - - - - - Total expended 2___ . _ 44, 856. 48 24, 459. 31 18, 059.08 50, 673. 45 16, 959. 35 Allotted ________________________ 62, 089. 96 11, 342. 20 22, 500. 00 40, 100. 00 32, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937-------------------------------- $12, 094. 78 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937--- - __-________7 $19, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938_---- ------------ ___23, 000. 00 42, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ ____------__ __- __ _ 54, 094. 78 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-1___ -1__--- 10, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-- --- - _____- -- -____ 44, 094. 78 Gross amount expended ___- --- ____ _______-----__ $35, 261.56 Less reimbursements collected__-----------------___ 18, 302. 21 - - 16, 959. 35 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -----______-____---__ 27, 135. 43 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 -------- _ $564. 91 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---__-__- - 394. 54 959. 45 Balance available June 30, 1938_ .__ ___________ - ___ 26, 175. 98 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 --------------------------------- 80. 64 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-----------------26, 256. 62 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25, 000. 00 1 Excludes cost and expenditures in the amount of $1,200.471.33 United States funds transferred to the Little Rock district during the fiscal year 1938. 2 Includes amounts transferred to Little Rock district excluding fiscal year 1938. =Exclusive of available funds. 938 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 2. WHITE RIVER, ARK. (BELOW PEACH ORCHARD BLUFF) Location.-This river rises in northwestern Arkansas and flows 690 miles, first north into Missouri, then southeasterly through Arkansas to the Mississippi River, 45 miles above Arkansas City, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 62,500 and scale 1: 500,000, for river from mouth to vicinity of Newport, Ark., and U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1: 500,000.) The White River enters the Memphis district at the foot of Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., and flows 168.7 miles in a southeasterly direction to the Mississippi River, 4 miles north of Rosedale, Miss. For that portion of the river above Peach Orchard Bluff, see report for the Little Rock, Ark., district. Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, June 23, 1874, August 14, 1876, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, and March 3, 1899. The cost and expenditures on previous project prior to commence- ment of existing project in 1899, which applied solely to White River, were $25,000 for new work, open-channel improvements. This amount is exclusive of costs and expenditures for that portion of the river above Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark. For further details see page 1874, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for channel maintenance between the mouth of the river and Batesville, 301 miles, by snagging and dredging and by contraction works. The stream has an ordinary freshet fluctuation of 15 feet throughout the portion covered by the project, and an extreme stage fluctuation of 60 feet at the mouth, and of 36 feet at Clarendon. No estimate of cost has been given, and since 1899 the work has been prosecuted under annual estimates for main- tenance by snagging and dredging. The latest (1934) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance below Peach Orchard Bluff is $125,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, which made appropriation for completion of prior project for improving the river from its mouth to Forsyth, Mo., and provided that the additional sum appropriated should be exnended "in the discretion of the Secretary of War." The River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899, adopted a project for the improvement of the river above Batesville by locks and dams, thereby making that place the head of the open-river improvement project. Terminal facilities.-Railway spur tracks are available for trans- fer of freights between car and boat at Clarendon. There are log slips for use of the owners only at Clarendon, Des Arc, Crocketts Bluff, and St. Charles. Steamboat warehouses are maintained at St. Charles and Crocketts Bluff primarily for the use of the owners. In 1932 a rice terminal was erected by local interests at Prestons Ferry, and a cotton, rice, and general merchandise terminal was built at De Valls Bluff. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All actual operations were for maintenance by hired labor with Government and leased plant and consisted of snagging and dredging operations. The snagging was done between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff (168.7 miles) by the Government snag boats Tom Stallings, C. B. Reese, and Arkansas. By these operations, 2,194 snags, 5 saw logs, RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 939 101 stumps, and 8 drift rafts were removed from the channel, and 1,092 trees felled on caving and sliding banks. The Tom Stallings operated between De Valls Bluff (mile 124.4) and Peach Orchard Bluff (mile 168.7) from August 19 to October 11. (Operations dur- ing periods July 1 to August 18 and October 12 to December 15 were under the jurisdiction of the Little Rock engineer district.) The Arkansas operated between the mouth of White River and Des Arc (147.6 miles) during the period July 21 to October 27. The C. B. Reese operated between the mouth of White River and Thomas H. Allen Point (128.5 miles) during the period November 1 to Decem- ber 15. Dredging operations were conducted at various shoals be- tween the mouth of White River and Peach Orchard Bluff (168.7 miles) during the low-water period September 16 to November 30, by hired labor and the use of leased dredge Broward II. Shoals were dredged to provide 41/2-foot depths between the mouth of White River and Peach Orchard Bluff during the period September 16 to November 30, 1937. The costs during the year were for snagging, $39,126.21, and for dredging, $51,864.97, a total cost of $90,991.18. The expenditures for the year were for snagging, $37,915.30, and for dredging, $52,286.71, a total of $90,202.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for main- tenance, completion is not contemplated. All channels dredged in the section of the river between its mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff have been obliterated by floods, and there is no increase in channel depth over shoals in that section of the river. Snagging and dredg- ing operations have materially improved the condition of the channel from the mouth as far as Peach Orchard Bluff (168.7 miles). This river is generally spoken of as navigable within the limits of this district (mouth of White River to Peach Orchard Bluff) by boats of 3-foot draft at any time. Under ordinary conditions, 6-foot draft may be taken to Peach Orchard Bluff from the first of Feb- ruary to the last of June, and again from the middle of November to the end of December. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938, depths were available on the White River which would permit navi- gation of vessels of 5-foot draft from its mouth to De Valls Bluff (125 miles) and of 412/ -foot drafts from De Valls Bluff to Peach Orchard Bluff (168.7 miles), except during the periods August 22 to 26, and August 31 to September 7, 1937, when depths were limited to approximately 3 feet. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, are: For maintenance: Snagging operations --------------------------------- $359, 362. 05 Dredging operations-------- -------------- ------- 301, 639.37 Total --------------------------------------------- 661, 001. 42 Specials: De Valls Bluff, for prevention of cut-off---------------- 883. 36 Total costs to June 30, 1938-------- ----------------- 661, 884.78 Total expenditures---------------------------------------660, 972. 08 940 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $122,056.83 will be expended by operations for the maintenance of the channel, distributed approximately as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------------__---_-------------- $1, 088. 37 Snagging operations between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., about 4 months each with 2 Government snag boats and hired labor, in the period July to December 1938_____ ___------ 40, 000. 00 Dredging between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., about 3 months with Government or leased plant and hired labor during the period August to December 1938 80,968.46 Total for all work_ _______------------------- 122, 056. 83 The additional sum of $125,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Snagging operations between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., about 4 months each with 2 Government snag boats and hired labor in the period July to December 1939 ------------------- $45, 000 Dredging operations between the mouth and Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark., about 3 months with Government or leased plant and hired labor dur- ing the period August to December 1939 .-. ____----------- - 80, 000 Total for all work __-------------------------------- 125, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ____------________- $25, 000.00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ........... 661, 884.78 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------- 686, 884. 78 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------- --------------- 168. 80 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-------------------- 687.053. 58 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------- ------------ _ 1, 081. 50 Net total expenditures ----------- 685, 972. 08 7------------ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ ___----------- ----- 22,056. 83 _ 1__ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_________________ 808,028. 91 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-....------------------------- -- -- - - - - Cost of maintenance 2 _ _ .. $71, 555. 85 $106, 327.68 $127, 132. 54 $143, 020. 07 $90, 991. 18 2- - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - Total expended .. ...... .. . 65, 526. 57 67, 769. 66 129, 142. 21 146, 016. 50 90,202.01 Allotted 2 ....--------------------- 124, 055. 15 77, 904. 86 163, 000. 00 -27, 000. 00 193, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_____-- ______-----___-- $18, 758.84 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act approved July 19, 1937 --- __________ $98, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act approved June 11, 1938----------------- 108, 500. 00 206, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for __------- _ 225,258.84 _- Deductions on account of revocation of allotments ____-_____- 13, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- ---- __--._____ _ 212, 258.84 1Excludes cost and expenditures in the amount of $903,837.42 United States funds transferred to the Little Rock district during the fiscal year 1938. 2 Includes amounts transferred to Little Rock district, excluding fiscal year 1938. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 941 Gross amount expended ---------------------- $158, 264.43 Less reimbursements collected ----------------------- 68, 062.42 $90, 202.01 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938- ----------- 122, 056.83 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938- ------------ $1, 081.50 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------- - 6. 87 1, 088. 37 Balance available June 30, 1938 ___--.____ -----120, 968.46 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------ -----------------..... 168. 80 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 121, 137. 26 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June - - - - - - - - - 30, 1940 for maintenance 3- _ - ____ - - - ___ 125, 000. 00 a Exclusive of available funds. 3. ST. FRANCIS AND L'ANGUILLE RIVERS AND BLACKFISH BAYOU, ARK. Location.-The St. Francis River rises in St. Francis County, Mo., and flows in a southerly direction 460 miles to the Mississippi River, 8 miles above Helena, Ark. The L'Anguille River has its source in the flat lands of Poinsett and Craighead Counties, Ark., whence it flows 109 miles in a southerly direction, cutting through Crowleys Ridge and entering the St. Francis Basin at Marianna and flowing into the St. Francis River 12 miles above the mouth of the latter. Blackfish Bayou rises in the west-central portion of Critten- den County, Ark., flows 52 miles in a southwesterly direction, and empties into the St. Francis River about 38 miles above the latter's mouth. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scales, 1: 62,500 and 1: 500,000, and U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1: 500,000.) Previous projects.-The original project for improvement of St. Francis River was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, August 11, 1888, and June 13, 1902, the latter adding L'Anguille River to the improvement. The original project for L'Anguille River was adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 18, 1878. The original project for Blackfish Bayou was adopted by River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Doc. No. 73, 61st Cong., 1st sess.). The cost and expenditures were $92,000.34 for new work and $90,345.15 for maintenance, a total of $182,345.49. For further details see pages 1878 and 1879, Annual Report for 1915, and page 1147, Annual Report for 1918. Existing project.-This provides for the removal of snags in St. Francis River from its mouth to Marked Tree, in L'Anguille River from its mouth to Marianna, and in Blackfish Bayou from its mouth to Fifteen Mile Bayou, with the object of maintaining the channels clear of snags and similar obstructions at the lowest navi- gable stage. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $8,500. Within the limits of the project the St. Francis River has an ordi- nary freshet fluctuation of about 12 feet when not affected by back- water from the Mississioi River. The extreme stage fluctuation is about 26 feet at Marked Tree, gradually increasing to 60 feet at the mouth. These extreme stage fluctuations are produced by overflow 942 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 and backwater from the Mississippi River. When not influenced by the flood stages of that river the maximum stage of the St. Francis below Marked Tree does not exceed 20 feet. The ordinary freshet fluctuation of L'Anguille River is about 6 feet and extreme stage range 50 feet at Marianna; this latter, however, is due to backwater from the Mississippi River. L'Anguille River, when uninfluenced by the Mississippi River, never has a fluctuation exceeding 12 feet. The fluctuation of stage in Blackfish Bayou is about 48 feet, due entirely to backwater from the Mississippi River. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (H. Doc. No. 60, 64th Cong., 1st sess.). A published map of these streams is in that document. Terminal facilities.-At Parkin a railroad-owned log slip pro- vides a means of transfer of rafted commerce to railway car. Log slips or chain conveyors for the use of the individuals owning them exist at the several mills along the river. The present terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All operations were for maintenance by hired labor and Government plant. The snag barge Stephen Anderson worked over the St. Francis River between the mouth and 10 miles above Marked Tree, Ark. (158 miles), over the L'Anguille River up to Marianna (8.3 miles), and in Bla'ckfish Bayou up to the mouth of Fifteen Mile Bayou (6 miles). The re- sults of these operations are shown in the following table: Snags Logs Stumps Trees cut St. Francis River.....................................-------------------------------------- 1,271 1, 01.2 287 858 L'Anguille River............................----------------------------------------. 24 24 ......... 11 Blackfish Bayou ----------------------------------------- 47 48 13 32 Total ------------------------------------------ 1342 1,084 300 901 The costs were $9,792.28, and the expenditures, $9,220, all for main- tenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Snagging operations have been the only activities under existing or previous projects. The channels within the limits of the project are in good condition for navigation during medium and higher stages. At low stages, snags are the principal obstruction. Under average conditions, boats of 4-foot draft can navigate the St. Francis River to Marked Tree, Ark., until the middle of July, and boats of 2-foot draft until the latter part of August each year. During period of lowest water, which generally occurs in October and November, channel depths do not exceed from 12 to 16 inches over some shoals. The low-water depths over some shoals in Blackfish Bayou to Fifteen Mile Bayou and the L'Anguille River to Marianna, Ark., are but from 8 to 10 inches. The navigation periods on those streams are controlled in the main by backwater stages from the Mississippi River. The costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, were $163,- 886.40, and. the expenditures, $163,893.16. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended July 1, 1938, of $14,257.30, will be expended for maintenance of the channel by snag- ging operations on the three streams with Government plant and hired labor, as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 943 Accounts payable June 30, 1938--------- $165. 08 Snagging operations on the St. Francis River below navigation lock (about 10 miles above Marked Tree, Ark.) with Government snag barge and hired labor, about 6 months in period July to December 1938, including 10 days' snagging each on L'Anguille River and Blackfish Bayou 14, 092.24 Total for all work---------------------------------------14, 257. 30 The additional sum of $13;000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, to be applied to snagging operations on the St. Francis River below navigation lock (about 10 miles above Marked Tree, Ark.) with Government snag barge and hired labor in the 6 months' period July to December 1939, and including 10 days' snag- ging each on the L'Anguille River and Blackfish Bayou. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------$92, 000. 34 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ -------------------------- 254, 231. 55 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------346, 231. 89 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------------------- 98. 72 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------------------------- 346,330. 61 Minus accounts payable June 30, .1938 1. 96 9------------------------- Net total expenditures.---------------------------------- 346, 233. 65 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 14, 257. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 360, 495. 95 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work__.........................- ......-..................- Cost of maintenance .. ...------------- $8, 214. 23 $9, 229. 75 $8, 358. 08 $9, 628. 73 $9, 792. 28 Total expended----------------- 6, 685. 62 -1, 440. 02 8, 492. 51 10, 002. 97 9, 220. 00 Allotted......................----------------------- 7,964. 72 -319. 07 9, 500. 00 -1, 000. 00 21, 800. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------------------- $1, 677. 30 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937----------------------- $9, 300. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938-----------------------12, 500. 00 21, 800. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------------------ 23, 477. 30 Gross amount expended___ __ __________- -__-___$16, 551.24 Less reimbursements collected 331. 24 7--------------------------, 9, 220. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 _______ 14, 257. 30 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938___________________ $91. 96 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ________-- - - 73. 10 165.06 Balance available June 30, 1938 -- _____________-__-__ ___ 14, 092. 24 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---- __________-__-_________ 98. 72 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_______________ 14, 190. 96 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance '---- ----------- - ----------- 13, 000. 00 i Exclusive of available funds. 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1--60 944 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 4. WOLF RIVER (MEMPHIS HARBOR), TENN. Location.-Wolf River rises in Benton County, Miss., and flows generally northwesterly about 100 miles, through Shelby County, Tenn., emptying into the Mississippi River within the corporate limits of the city of Memphis, Tenn. (See Mississippi River Com- mission Alluvial Valley Map, scale 1: 62,500.) Previous projects.-The River and Harbor Act of August 18, 1894, authorized dredging at the mouth of Wolf River as an item in the improvement of Memphis Harbor, the work being carried out under the supervision of the Mississippi River Commission. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 9 feet deep at low water (71/2 feet below zero on the Memphis gage) from its mouth to North Second Street Road with bottom widths of 250 feet from the mouth to Keel Avenue and 200 feet from Keel Avenue to North Second Street Road, and thence 125 feet wide and 7.5 feet below zero of the Memphis Beale Street gage from North Second Street Road to Hindman Ferry Road. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1935, is $1,185,000. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $104,000. The work of improvement under the existing project up to Second Street Bridge was authorized September 6, 1933, by the Public Works Administration, and the existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act approved August 30, 1935 (Rivers and Harbors Committee Does. No. 26, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and No. 45, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). Sketch maps are printed in the project documents. Local cooperation.-The work under the existing project is subject to the condition that local interests shall furnish free of cost to the United States all rights-of-way required for channel enlargement and straightening, and suitable areas with retaining levees where needed for disposal of dredged material during initial construction and future maintenance as and when needed, and shall furnish assurance satisfactory to the Secretary of War saving the United States free from damages resulting from the work. The work is also subject to the provision that no work shall be undertaken on any section of the channel through or above any bridge until such bridge has been altered in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary of War, without cost to the United States. The conditions as pertaining to the im- provement up to Second Street Bridge have been complied with. Conditions above that point have not been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are 19 terminals operating in the port of Memphis, 5 being located on the Mississippi River front, 4 on Tennessee Chute, and 10 on Wolf River. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance dredging was conducted with hired labor and Government plant (dredge Omego), moving a total of 281,967 cubic yards of material in main- taining a channel of project dimensions. Total costs for the year were $54,439.22, and total expenditures, $34.956.34. Condition at end of fiscal year.--At the end of the fiscal year there was a channel 9 feet in depth and of project width to 800 feet above Hall Street. From this point to beyond Second Street Road, there were depths of from 1 to 2 feet during the low-water season. The RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 945 work remaining to be done to complete the project is extending the channel from North Second Street Road to Hindman Ferry Road, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1935. Exclusive of maintenance dredging done during the fiscal year 1936 with Mississippi River funds which were included in the Annual Report of the Mississippi River Commission for that year under cap- tion, "Dredges and dredging," the total costs and expenditures for new work to June 30, 1938, were $586,500, all from Public Works funds. The maintenance costs were $114,531.55, and the expenditures were $94,836.10, all from maintenance and improvement funds. To cover the cost of retaining levees required of local interests, there have also been costs and expenditures charged to contributed funds :amounting to $17,500. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $143,163.90, will be expended during the fiscal year 1939 in maintenance dredging operations from the mouth of Wolf River to North Second Street. An additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1940 in maintenance dredging operations from the mouth of Wolf River to North Second Street. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $586, 500. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 __ _______--_ 114, 531. 55 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938____----_ 701, 031. 55 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------- --- 19, 695. 45 Net total expenditures_---___--- - --------- 1681, 336. 10 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------143,163. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-____- __ -- 1824, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 ,Costof new work . .__.._____ _ $173, 782. 83 $382, 934.01 $8, 906. 31. $23,876.85 _- _ Cost of maintenance ... _ _____ ________ _________ __ ___ 60, 092. 33 $54, 439. 22 Total cost-................ 173, 782. 83 382, 934. 01 8, 906. 31 80, 969. 18 54, 439. 22 - ....... Total expended-....... 135, 410. 76 397, 601. 42 31, 782. 97 81, 584. 61 34, 956. 34 Allotted ---.... --_ _...-.-. . 603. 000.00 -15, 000.00 78, 500. 00 -12, 000. 00 170, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------- $8, 120. 24 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------- - $80, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 _____----------95, 000. 00 175, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for__----________------_--_ 183, 120. 24 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment___ 5, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for__ 178, 120. 24 Gross amount expended________-- ---- $35, 570. 08 Less reimbursements collected-- ------------ _ 613. 74 v 4 , .956... 34 . Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_--______-______ -- 143, 163. 90 z In addition $17,500 contributed funds expended for new work. 946 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------------$19, 695.45 Balance available June 30, 1938_--------------------- 123 468. 45 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- of existing project 2_ 598, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending --- --- - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - June 30, 1940, for maintenance " 100, 000. 00, 2 Exclusive of available funds. 5. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $75,821.37; the ex- penditures were $76,273.45. The balance unexpended plus accounts receivable, $29,961.44, June 30, 1938, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $25,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------- ---------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ $121, 292. 75 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938____---- -- 1121, 292. 75 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 29. 20 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938- ---------------- 121, 321.95 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 162. 16 Net total expenditures_____---------------- -------------- 121, 159. 79 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 29, 932. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------__--- 1151, 092. 03 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-... . .. . . ... . ..-----------.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .-- Cost of maintenance_-------------$7, 914.08 $31, 520. 92 $71,022.10 $38,177.80 $75, 821.37 Total expended....----------------- 7, 907. 59 30,424. 14 70, 932. 44 38, 617. 80 76, 273. 45 --- Allotted- ....... -.---..... . 18, 885. 51 31, 400. 00 68, 900. 00 102, 500. 00 26, 700.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937---------------------------$82, 083. 34 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937 _______ ___-$11, 700. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 19386 ____-______-15, 000. 00 26, 700. 00 Amount to be accounted for -. ----------- 108, 783. 34 Deductions on account of transfer to Little Rock district----------- 2,577. 65 Net amount to be accounted for----------------------- 106, 205. 69 Gross amount expended_______________-_______ $77, 585. 03 Less reimbursements collected. --- ,311. 58 1----------- 76, 273. 45 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938----- ---------------------- 29, 932. 24 1 Excludes costs and expenditures in the amount of $144,863.32 transferred to the Little Rock district during the fiscal year 1938. RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 947 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ $162. 16 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- - ____------17. 16 $179. 32 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 29, 752.92 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ---------------------------- 29. 20 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938----------------29, 782. 12 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 2...... 25, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 6. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_---- __---- -------- $80,425. 76 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------- 320. 86 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-----------------------80, 746. 62 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938__-------------------- - 5, 298.98 Net total expenditures---- --------------------------- 75, 447. 64 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ----------------------- 177, 976.18 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------253, 423. 82 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total expended.......------........-----...---------- ---- $100, 934. 85 $13, 252. 80 -$20, 531. 33 -$18, 208. 68 Allotted_................... ... 113, 238. 96 16, 510. 25 -20, 000. 00 143, 674. 61 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937___________ __ $16, 092. 89 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936_____- 000. 00 $_____________-$75, Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------- 175, 000.00 250, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------------------- 266., 092. 89 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment- -------------- 106. 325. 39 Net amount to be accounted for_----------- ___--- 159, 767. 50 - Gross amount expended ___________-- - ___ ___ $186, 552.42 Less: Reimbursements collected.-.------- $98, 435. 71 Receipts from sales-------------- 106, 325. 39 204, 761,10 -- 18, 208. 68 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938____--- --- _ 177, 976. 18 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------------ 5, 298. 98 Balance available June 30, 1938---__ ___ 72, 677.20 1---------------- Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------ __ - 320. 86 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938________________ 172, 998. 06 948 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and' harbor acts- and committee resolutions Date trans-- Lecality Authorization Act mittedto Con- Document No. Recommenda- gress White River, Ark- .... River and Harbor------- ------------------------ Act, Aug. 30, 1935. 7. TIPTONVILLE TO OBION RIVER, TENN. Location.-The works covered by this project are on the left bank: of the Mississippi River, between Tiptonville, Tenn., and the con- fluence of the Obion and Mississippi Rivers. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, scale 1: 62,500 and scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-This project is for the construction of a levee to provide flood protection for the towns of Tiptonville, Ridgely, and various smaller communities; and agricultural lands in Lake, Obion, and Dyer Counties, Tenn. The estimated construction cost is $730,000. The project was adopted by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 188, 72d Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Project plans, with the. exception of drainage structures, were prepared. The cost of new work was $29,176.40. The expenditures were $28,210.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Local interests have not yet com- plied with the requirements for local cooperation, and no construc- tion has been undertaken. Project plans, with exception of drainage structures, have been prepared with funds allotted to the project. The total costs and expenditures are as stated in the previous para- graph. Proposed operations.-The balance of $701,789.37, unexpended at the end of the year, will be expended to complete the project. Cost and financial stuntary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------- ------- $29, 176. 40 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938___________ 29, 176. 40 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------ _______-______ 965. 77 Net total expenditures-------- --- __ - -28, 210. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 701, 789. 37 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 -- -_____ -730, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------ -------------------------- -------------------------- $29, 176.40 Cost of maintenance -- --.--- -...- -- -- -- - - - - - - - --.-- - -- - ------ Total expended----------............. ---------- -------------- -------------- ------------- 28, 210. 63 Allotted ------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 730.000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 949{ Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937_------- ---- $545, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938 ------------ 185, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_____________________________ $730,000. 00 Gross amount expended _____- - __- -____________- $28, 245.13 Less reimbursements collected--------------------- 34. 50 28, 210. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 701, 789. 37 Outstaniding liabilities June 30, 1938 9-----------------------__ -965. 77 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 700, 823. 60 8. MEMPHIS, WOLF RIVER AND NONCONNAH CREEK, TENN. Location.--The works covered by this project are on the left bank of Wolf River and the right bank of Nonconnah Creek at the conflu- ence of these streams with the Mississippi River within and con- tiguous to the city limits of Memphis, Tenn. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Tennessee, scale 1: 500,000, and Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of levees, flood walls, and revetments along Wolf River, to provide flood protection for the city of Memphis, Tenn. The estimated construc- tion cost is $9,000,000. The estimated cost for lands and damages is $6,132,000. The project was adopted by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 28, 1937. Local cooperation.--See page 8. Progress is being made toward the fulfillment of these requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparation of plans and designs were in progress. The cost of preliminary work was $18,817.13. The expenditures were $17,713.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction work has not been started because of lack of funds. Definite project planning has been under way with funds ($20,000) allotted for that purpose. The defi- nite project plans have been completed for approximately 6 miles of the works. The total costs and expenditures are as stated in the previous paragraph. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, to- gether with an allotment of $2,125,000 made in July 1938, a total of $2,127,286.97, will be applied to payment of accounts payable amount- ing to $1,112.48 and construction of sections Nos. 4 and 8 of the project. An additional allotment of $2,628,300 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Section No. 5-- , 100 $----98----------- Section No. 6--------------------------------------------------- 240. 700 Section No. 7-------------------- 112, 500 Section No. 9-------------,-------------------- ----------------- , 291, 000 Total--------------------------- 2, 628, 300 950 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------- ------- __ $18, 817. 13 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 .......-- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 18, 817. 13 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1 38- ------ ________---1, 104.10 __ Net total expenditures---------- ____- - - _ 17, 713.03 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 2, 286. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_-___ __ _ 20, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_.---.--------------.--------------------------.. -------------- $18,817.13 Cost of m aintenance -- - - - - - -- - - - -- - - --- --- - - -- --.- - -- - --.-- - - - - - Total expended--------- -------- ------------------------------------------ 17, 713.03 Allotted.....-----------.............----------------------------------------------------- 20,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------- $20, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_ ________________ ___- 17, 713. 03 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938- _____-- ____ ____ 2, 286. 97 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__------ ----- $1, 104. 10 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts __----8. 38 1, 112. 48 Balance available June 30, 1938 -----__--------------- - 1,174. 49 Amount allotted in July 1938 ---------------------------- 2,125,000.00 Balance available for fiscal year 1939_-- 2, 126, 174. 49 - -_______-_ Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ------------------------------------ 6, 855, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably - -expended -- - in fiscal year ending --- ------ - - - - - - - - - ---- June 30, 1940, for new work --- 2, 628, 300.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 9. NORTH LITTLE ROCK TO GILLETT, ARK. (BELOW PLUM BAYOU) Location.-The works covered by this project are on the left bank of the Arkansas River, between Sherrill and Gillett, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission Alluvial Valley Maps, scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-This project provides for the enlargement and reconstruction of existing levees on the left bank of the Arkansas River to provide for flood protection for agricultural lands and var- ious communities in Jefferson and Arkansas Counties, Ark. The estimated cost to the United States is $1,404,400. The project was adopted by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.--See page 8. Full requirements of local co- operation have been fulfilled down to the upper end of the Farelly Lake levee district. The Farelly Lake levee district has provided preliminary assurances but no rights-of-way. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A total of 141,392 cubic yards of material was placed in levees during the fiscal year with Emergency Relief funds at a cost of $37,158.75, and expenditure of $35,323.31, and a total of 191,207 cubic yards of material was placed RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 951 in levees with regular funds at a cost of $46,395.53, and expenditure of $33,816.75. Total cost for the year was $83,554.28, and total ex- penditures were $69,140.06. Condition at end of fiscal year.-At the end of'the fiscal year ap- proximately 174,603 cubic yards of earthwork remained to be placed with hired labor and Government plant, and approximately 1,343,793 cubic yards remained under contract to be placed with regular funds. Approximately 8 miles of levee had been constructed to the ap- proved grade and section. Proposed operations.-Of the unexpended balance of $1,072,183.25 regular funds and $9,676.69 relief funds, $3,500 relief funds are available for revocation. The remaining balance of $1,078,359.91 will be expended during the fiscal year 1939 for the completion of the construction of levees on the left bank of the Arkansas River from North Little Rock to Gillett (below Plum Bayou). This project was previously reported as including work above and below Plum Bayou. Work above Plum Bayou is now in the Little Rock, Ark., district and is not included herein. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-- ------------------------ $45, 739. 38 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ ------------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 45, 739. 38 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------------------- 656. 15 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 --------------- 46, 395. 53 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 12, 578. 78 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 33, 816. 75 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_-------- --- ---------- 1,072, 183. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 , 106, 000. 00 1------------- Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------------------------------------- -------------- $45, 739. 38 Cost of maintenance --------------------------------------- ----------- -------------- -------------- Total expended... ---- ...----------------- --- -------------- ---------------------- 33, 816. 75 Allotted-----------..-------------..-------------- ..--------------.. 1,106, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------------- $510, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-- ------------------------------ 596, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for --------------- 1-------- , 106, 000. 00 Gross amount expended------- ------------- -- $34, 149. 92 Less reimbursements collected -------------------- 333. 17 33, 816. 75 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -------------------- 1,072, 183.25 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------- $12, 578. 78 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 114, 995. 39 127, 574.17 Balance available June 30, 1938--- ------ _ 944,609. 08 952 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------ - ----------- -$37, 158. 75 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 -................. ----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ----.------ 37,158.75 Minus accounts payable June 30, 19381------------------------- , 835. 44 Net total expenditures-_--_--_ _--- _------ ------ 35, 323. 31 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ---- _-------------------- 9, 676. 69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------ ---- - '45,000.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------------------------------------................ ------------- $37, 158. 7 Cost of maintenance........................ .................................... Total expended----------- ---------- -------------------------------- ----- 35, 323.31 Allotted------------- ------------.....-------------------------------------- ............ .... 5, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937__...................___.... $90, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------- -- 45, 000. 00 -GrossNet amount to be accounted for- ----------------- amount expended- --- -------------- Less reimbursements collected ------ __------ $35, 681.22 ---- 357. 91 45,000. 00 35, 323. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 .___ 9, 676. 69 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------$1, 835. 44 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- -____ 4, 341. 25 6, 176. 69 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 3, 500.00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR NORTH LITTLE ROCK TO GILLETT Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------- --------------- 82, 898. 13 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------ 82, 898.13 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ---- ------------------- 656. 15 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------- 83, 554. 28 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------- 14, 414. 22 Net total expenditures 9, 140. 06 6------------------------------ Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------ 081, 859. 94 1------------------, Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 151, 000. 00 1-------------, Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.........-------------- -------- --------------- --. $82,898.13 .Cost ofmaintenance ..------- ----..------------------------- -------------- ------------ ------------- Total expended---..--- ------------- ----------------------- -------------- -------------- 69, 140.06 Allotted .....------------ - ---------- ---------- ------------ ----- ---- 1,151,000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 953 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---.---------------------------- $600, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------------------- _ 596, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for-.---- ----------- 1,196, 000.00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-.......---- - 45, 000. 00 - Net amount to be accounted for ...._-........__- .1, 151, 000. 00 Gross amount expended------------__-__ ---- $69, 831.14 Less .reimbursements collected--------------- ------- 691.08 69, 140. 06 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 --------------------1, 081,859. 94 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------- $14, 414. 22 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 119, 336. 64 133, 750. 86 Balance available June 30, 1938-... .-- ------------ 948,109. 08 10. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937 The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, authorized the expenditure of not to exceed $300,000 per year from flood control appropriations in removing accumulated snags and other debris and clearing of channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of flood control; provided the expenditure on any single stream shall not exceed $25,000 in any one year. Allotments were received during the fiscal year 1938 for snagging and clearing on the following streams in the Memphis district: Hatchie, Obion, Forked Deer, and South Fork of Forked Deer Rivers, Tenn. Channel clearance, consisting of removal of snags, drift, and debris, by hired labor with Government plant, was done on four streams as follows: Obion River, removal of snags, drift, and debris with hired labor over a distance of 15 miles; North Fork of Forked Deer River, clearing bank of overhanging trees, drift and debris removal, and enlargement of partially blocked channel with hired labor over a distance of 28 miles; South Fork of Forked Deer River, removal of snags, drift, and debris, and enlargement of partially blocked chan- nel by hired labor and Government-owned dragline. Hatchie River, removal of snags, drift, and debris from the channel by hired labor over a distance of 81 miles, and enlargement of partially blocked channel by hired labor for a distance of three-quarter mile. Summary of stream-clearing costs Regular Emergency Total cost funds Relief funds Obion River..---------------------------------------- $12, 893. 54 $11, 260. 80 $24, 154. 34 North Fork of Forked Deer River......------------------------- 6, 505. 01 13, 007. 51 19, 512. 52 South Fork of Forked Deer River-------------------- 20, 764. 22 4, 235. 78 25, 000. 00 Hatchie River-.... ---------------------------------------- . 17, 406. 63 4, 249. 28 21, 655. 91 Total.--------------------------------------.-------.... 57,569.40 32,753.37 90,322.77 954 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The balance unexpended June 30, 1938, amounting to $13,519.08,. will be applied during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses in- curred under this heading. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ----------------- -$57, 569. 40 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------------- 57, 569. .0, Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 , 865.99 1------------------------- Net total expenditures--------------------------------55, 703. 41 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------- 4,296.59, Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--- __--- _ 60, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost ofnew w ork ....................................................................................... Cost of maintenance--- .....--- _ -------------- _-------------- ,-----.----$57, 40 569. Total expended-------........---.. --------------------------- .... -------------- ------------- 55, 703.41 Allotted .................... .................................................... 60, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937_ -------------------------------- $60, 000. 00 Gross amount expended __- -------...--- --- - $63, 181. 30 Less reimbursements collected -------------------- 7, 477. 89 55, 703. 41 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------- ------------ 4,296. 59 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__--------------------- I 1, 865. 99, Balance available June 30, 1938--.------------------- 2,430. 60 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------------------------ $32, 753. 37 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 .--------- - 32, 753. 37 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ______ , 975. 86 1___________ Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 30, 777. 51 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------- _----------- 9, 222.'49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----- ___---- 40, 000.00 , Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost ofnew work...-------------------------------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance--.------ ---------- . -------------- -------------- -------------- $32, 753. 37 Total expended------.........----- ....------------------------------------- ---------........ 30,777.51 Allotted-- -------------------------- ---................. ....------------.. -------------- 40, 000.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 955 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---$4-------------------------------- L0,000. 00 ,Gross amount expended------------------------- $30, 838. 61 Less reimbursements collected--------------------- -- 61. 10 -.- . . . r' ./ 30V, 777. 511 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___ 9, 222. 49 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 , 975. 86 1------------------ Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--- 7,246. 63 9, 222. 49 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR SNAGGING, ETC. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $90, 322. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--- __-___- 90, 322. 77 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------- - 3, 841. 85 Net total expenditures ------ ------------------- 86, 480.92 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----------------------------- 13, 519. 08 Total amount appropriated to .Tune 30. 1938 ------- -100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------.. ---------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance-. ----------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- $90, 322.77 Total expended-----...............-----------.........-------------------------------..........................-------- 86, 480.92 Allotted---------------- ------------- ----------------------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------- $100,000. 00 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $94, 019.91 Less reimbursements collected-- ----------------------- 7,538. 99 86, 480. 92 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------------- 13, 519. 08 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------$3, 841. 85 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts___ _____--__ 7, 246. 63 11, 088. 48 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 2, 430. 60 11. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS (FLOOD CONTROL) The balance unexpended, $1,500, allotted from the War Depart- ment Civil Appropriation Act of June 11, 1938, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses to be in- curred under this heading. The additional sum of $1,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-----__-------------------------- $1, 500 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_______________ ---------- 1, 500 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work..---------.........---------------- ------------------------ -------------- Cost of maintenance ---------. - .------------.---------------------------------------------------- Total expended...----------.--------------.------------------------------------ Allotted------------------......--------------------------------------------------- $1, 500 956 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938--------------- --------------------- $1, 500 Balance available June 30, 1938_------- ---------------------- 1, 500 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control act< and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Reommend Congress Cache River, Ark. and Flood Control Com- ...................... ... . .. Mo. mittee resolution, Apr. 14, 1937. Memphis, Tenn., with Flood Control Act, Mar. 18, 1938 .........-- . .--- - Unfavorable a view to submitting Aug. 28, 1937. comprehensive plans for flood protection. Meto Bayou Basin, Ark_ Flood Control Act,...... Aug. 28, 1937. Mississippi River and -... do ..........--.. -Do. Mar. 18. 1938 ................... . tributaries in Mem- phis and Shelby County, Tenn. Six Mile Creek, Logan Flood Control Act, Sept. 23, 1937 House 412, 75th Cong., Favorable. County, Ark. (prelim- June 20, 1936. 2d sess. inary examination). White River, Ark. and Flood Control Com- .................. Mo., flood control be- mittee resolution, tween Augusta and Feb. 3, 1937. Clarendon, Ark. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE CONCHAS, N. MEX., DISTRICT This district comprises the watershed of the South Canadian River and tributaries entering the same west of the Texas-New Mexico State line. District engineer: Capt. Hans Kramer, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Eugene Reybold, Corps of Engineers. CONCHAS DAM AND RESERVOIR Location.-The dam is located in San Miguel County, N. Mex., on the South Canadian River approximately one-fourth mile down- stream of the confluence of the South Canadian and Conchas Rivers. It is approximately 30 miles northwest of Tucumcari, N. Mex., and 740 miles above the mouth of the South Canadian River. The South Canadian River has a total length of approximately 900 miles, rises in the northeastern part of New Mexico, and flows south and east to the Arkansas River in the vicinity of Webbers Falls, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey State map of New Mexico, scale 1: 500,000, and U. S. Geological Survey topographic map, Tucumcari quad- rangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The existing projecf provides for the construc- tion of a flood-control dam and reservoir which may also be used for irrigation and water-supply purposes. The dam will consist of a concrete gravity main section 235 feet high and 1,250 feet long lo- cated in the South Canadian River Canyon, together with earth dikes on each side having an overall length of about 4 miles. The main section will contain conduits located in its base capable of releasing water to maintain low water flow and for drainage of the reservoir, and an overflow spillway 300 feet in length. The earth dikes will RIVERS AND HARBORS-CONCHAS, N. MEX., DISTRICT 957 be of varying heights up to 100 feet, and the north dike will con- tain a concrete ogee type emergency spillway 3,000 feet long. The project will involve about .830,000 cubic yards of concrete, 3,600,000 cubic yards of fill, and 1,200,000 cubic yards of excavation. The latest (1938) estimated cost of new work is $15,933,000. The esti- mated cost of lands and damages is $185,000. The project is based on the report on the South Canadian River, N. Mex., Tex., and Okla., dated June 1, 1931, made in compliance with House Document No. 308, Sixty-ninth Congress, first session, and approved by the President, July 29, 1935, under the provisions of the Emergendy Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, and adopted by Congress in the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year--Regular funds.-Under continuing contract for construction of the main dam and wing dams, foundation work within the first and second cofferdams was com- pleted and a total of 400,059 cubic yards of concrete placed. Con- struction of the north (likes and the excavation for the emergency spillway was completed by hired labor August 19, 1937. Construction of the south dike was commenced on August 23, 1937, by hired labor under regular and Emergency Relief funds. To the end of the fiscal year 1,332,744 cubic yards of earth and rock fill were placed. Con- struction of saddle dam was commenced May 31, 1938, by hired labor under regular funds and was completed June 30, 1938. A total of 2,719 cubic yards of earth and rock fill was placed. Surveys, explora- tions, and design were continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $4,572,596.52 for new work, $55,666.16 for maintenance, a total of $4,628,262.68. The total expenditures were $3,870,150.94. Emergency Relief funds.-Construction of the south dike was com- menced by hired labor under regular and Emergency Relief funds. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,034,446.18 for new work and none for maintenance. The total expenditures were $790,205.10. The costs during the fiscal year for all funds were $5,607,042.70 for new work and $55,666.16 for maintenance, a total of $5,662,708.86. The total expenditures were $4,660,356.04. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The construction camp at the site of the work and the construction road have been completed. Con- struction of the north dikes and excavation for the emergency spill- way is complete. Construction of the saddle dam is complete. Construction of the south dike is 55 percent complete. Construction of the main dam and wing dans is 55 percent complete. Surveys. explorations, and design are substantially complete. Construction of the project as a whole is approximately 59 percent complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of the completion of design of the irrigation headworks, completion of the construction of the main dam and wing dams and the south dike, and construction of the emergency spillway and irrigation headworks. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year, regular funds, were $6,459,714.26 for new work, $131,774.36 for maintenance, a total of $6,591,488.62. The total expenditures were $6,327,229.95. 958 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The total costs to the end of the fiscal year, Emergency Relief funds, were $3,149,161.29 for new work and $284.89 for maintenance, a total of $3,149,446.18. The total expenditures were $3,059,209.06. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year for all funds were $9,608,875.55 and $132,059.25 for maintenance, a total of $9,740,934.80. The total expenditures were $9,386,439.01. Proposed operations.--The unexpended balance, including accounts receivable, amounting at the end of the fiscal year to $6,749,647.67 regular funds and $90,808.27 obligated relief funds, together with an anticipated additional allotment of $130,000 regular funds, a total of $6,970,455.94, will be applied as follows: Regular funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 $758, 982. 08 New work: Continue construction of main dam and wing dams by continuing contract (July 1938 to June 1939) ------- 3, 630, 665. 59 Complete construction of south dike by hired labor (July 1938 to December 1938) ------------------------ 1, 050, 000. 00 Complete construction of emergency spillway by contract '(September 1938 to April 1939) ------------------- 750, 000. 00 Construction of irrigation headworks by contract (August 1938 to May 1939) ------------------------------ 600, 000. 00 Design revisions and investigations (July 1938 to June 1939) ------------------------------------------ 40, 000. 00 Right-of-way -------------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 Total new work ______------___-- 6_____ 6, 849, 647. 67 Maintenance: Maintenance of construction road by hired labor (July 1938 to June 1939) __ _____-----____ 30, 000. 00 Total for regular funds -------------- __6, 879, 617. 67 Emergency Relief funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------90, 254. 45 work_______________-- New Ne -- -wr----------------------------------------------- None Nn Maintenance ---- None Reported for revocation----------------------- $536. 49 Account receivable (available for future revocation) 17. 33 553. 82 Total for Emergency Relief funds---------------------- 90, 808. 27 Total for all work__ __ 6, 970, 455. 94 With this expenditure of funds it is estimated that the project will be substantially completed at the end of the fiscal year 1939. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938________-___--__ ______ $6, 459, 714. 26 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938--------__- -_______ 131, 774. 36 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------6, 591, 488. 62 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938--__- __-_____----- - - 417, 845. 79 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------- 7, 009, 334. 41 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_----------------__ -76, 877. 62 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938-- 7, 086, 212. 03 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------- ------- 758, 982. 08 Net total expenditures--_____-------- _....6, 327, 229. 95 RIVERS AND HARBORS-CONCHAS, N. MEX., DISTRICT 959 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------- ---------- 6, 672, 770. 05 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---- -------- 13, 00000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 --------------.......... $1, 887, 117. 74 Cost of new work..........................----...---............... $4, 572, 596. 52 Cost of maintenance ----------............. -----------.........-...------ _ 76, 108. 20 55, 666. 16 Total cost.... . - ---- ..-.-....-........ ...-........... . 1, 963, 225. 94 4,628,262.68 Total expended_....... -- .--. -------- -- _____ _ ___ _______ 2, 457, 079. 01 3, 870, 150.94 Allotted---------------......... -------------- -------------- 500,000 ------------ $3, 9, 500, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937------------------------ $1, 042, 920. 99 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved July 19, 1937------- $4, 100, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Ap- propriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------- 5, 400, 000. 00 9, 500, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------- ------------- 10, 542, 920. 99 Gross amount expended$-----------------__ 5, 414, 984. 51 Less: Reimbursements collected..... $1, 520, 038. 69 Receipts from sales---------- 24, 794. 88 1,544, 833. 57 3, 870, 150. 94 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------ ___---6, 672, 770. 05 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 193 ------------- $758, 982. 08 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------- 513, 787. 97 1, 272, 770. 05 Balance available June 30, 1938__----------------------- 5, 400, 000.00 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938____------------ -- 76, 877. 62 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------- 5, 476, 877. 62 SIncludes $3,500,000 maintenance and improvements funds. EMERGENCY IELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___----------------------- 3, 149, 161. 29 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 --------------------- 284. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------ 3, 149, 446. 18 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ______________-_- -_ 17. 33 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938------ -- --- 3, 149, 463. 51 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_--__-------- - 90, 254.45 Net total expenditures----------------------------- 3, 059, 209. 06 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ _--_ ____-__ - -- - ________ 90, 790. 94 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_____-__- ___ 3, 150, 000.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 $1, 468, 073. 18 Cost of new work................-..............-.............. $646, 641. 93 $1, 034, 446. 18 Cost of maintenance ......----------------- .1, _ -...... 151. 13 -866. 24 . . . Total cost--..--.. ._-_ 1, 469, 224. 31 ..--------------.------ 645, 775. 69 1, 034, 446. 18 Total expended------------.................. .__-- - _ - -__.__ 1, 938, 259. 19 330, 744. 77 790, 205. 10 Allotted......................... 2,280, 000. 00 ------------- . .................... 870, 000. 00 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1- 61 960 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937----------------------------- $10, 996. 04 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------ 1, 000, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for , 010, 996. 04 1---------------------------- Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------- 130, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for _ 880, 996. 04 Gross amount expended------------------------- $824, 176.89 Less reimbursements collected-- ------------------ 33, 971. 79 790, 205. 10 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 0, 790. 94 9---------------------- Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------------- 90, 254. 45 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 536. 49 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938----------------------------_ 17. 33 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ....------ 553. 82 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR CONCHAS DAM, N. MEX. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------$9, 608, 875. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938-- 32, 059. 25 1------------------------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- , 740, 934. 80 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------ ----------------------- 417, 845. 79 Net total cost to June 30, 1938------------------------10, 158, 780. 59 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------ 76, 894. 95 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938----------------------- 10, 235, 675. 54 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 849, 236. 53 Net total expenditures. , 386, 439. 01 9----------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------------6, 763, 560. 99 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- 16, 150, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work - - __..-- .__1, $ 468,073.18 12,533,759.67 $5,607,042.70 Cost of maintenance . . .________ ____....... 1,151.13 75, 241.96 55 666.16 Total cost --- . .. .. ................ 1, 469, 224. 31 2, 609, 001.63 5,662, 708.86 . -- Total expended-_- _-. _..... ____ , 938, 259. 19 .___._-_..1. 2, 787, 823. 78 4, 660, 256. 04 A llotted .......-.... . . ......... 5, 780, 00 . 00 .. 10,370, o00 . no Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--------------------- $1 053, 917. 03 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 Amount allotted from War Department Civil $5, 100, 000. 00 ---- Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938- -- 5, 400, 000. 00 10, 500, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------------------------- 11, 553, 917. 03 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment 1------------- -130, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_ ---------- 11, 423, 917. 03 Gross amount expended -- - --- -- $6, 239, 161. 40 Less: Reimbursements collected-_--..... $1,4, 5 010. 48 Receipts from sales ......... 24, 794. 88 1, 578, 805. 36 4, 660, 356. 04 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---__-_- -- - -6, 763, 560.99 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 961 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__--------- ---- $849, 236. 53 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------ 513, 787. 97 $1, 363, 024. 50 Balance available June 30, 1938______-------------- __ 5, 400, 536. 49 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_______________ 76, 894. 95 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--------_ 5, 477, 431. 44 IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT This district, established July 1, 1937, includes the Arkansas River and tributaries above and exclusive of the city of Pine Bluff, Ark., and also exclusive of that portion of the South Canadian River and tributaries entering the same west of the Texas-New Mexico State line; the White River and tributaries above Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark.; and the Red River and tributaries above Fulton, Ark. Within these drainage areas lie the north and western portions of the State of Arkansas, the southwestern portion of Missouri, the southern part of Kansas, all of Oklahoma, the southeastern portion of Colorado, and small portions of Texas and New Mexico. District engineer: Lt. Col. Stanley L. Scott, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer: Col. Eugene Reybold, Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Page Page 1. Arkansas River, Ark. and 16. Optima Reservoir, North Okla. (above Pine Bluff, Canadian River, Okla ... 988 Ark.) - __ -- - 962 17. Caddoa Reservoir, near La- 2. White River, Ark. (above mar, Colo_-- 988 S Peach Orchard Bluff) -- 063 18. Fort Supply Reservoir, North 3. Black River, Ark. and Mo_ 966 Canadian River, Okla_ . 989 4. Upper White River, Ark ... 968 19. Great Salt Plains Reservoir, 5. Examinations, surveys, and Salt Fork of Arkansas contingencies (general) __ 971 River, Okla _-_ 993 6. Plant allotment_ __ 972 20. Hulah Reservoir, Caney River, Okla_- 996 Flood control projects 1. Black River, Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark __ 997 7. Arkansas River at Tulsa, 22. Skaggs Ferry, Black River Okla _- _ 974 (east of Pocahontas), Ark_ 999 8. Iola, Grand (Neosho) River, 23. Newport, White River, Ark_ 1002 Kans__ 975 24. Village Creek, White River 9. Near Dardanelle, Arkansas and Mayberry Districts, River, Ark _--- _ 977 Ark _ 1003 10. Faulkner County, Arkansas 25. Arkansas River Basin ..... 1004 River, Ark - 978 26. White River Basin ..... _ . 1005 11. Little Rock, Arkansas River, 27. Lugert - Altus Reservoir, Ark __ 981 North Fork of Red River, 12. North Little Rock, Arkansas Okla _ _ __ _ 1006 River, Ark_ 982 28. Denison Reservoir, Red 13. From North Little Rock to River, Tex. and Okla _... 100& Gillett, Ark. (above Plum 29. Preliminary examinations Bayou)- 984 and surveys for flood con- Augusta, on Walnut River trol _ 1007 in Kansas 987 30. Other flood-control projects Verdigris River from mouth for which no estimates are to Madison, Kans ....... 987 submitted_-___ _ ___ 1008 962 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 1. ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. AND OKLA. (ABOVE PINE BLUFF, ARK.) Location.-This river rises in central Colorado and flows 1,460 miles in a southeasterly direction to the Mississippi River, 37 miles above Arkansas City, Ark. The portion of the river within the limits of this district extends from the headwaters downstream to Pine Bluff, Ark., (117 miles above the mouth), at which point the river enters the Memphis engineer district. For the lower reaches of the river see report for the Memphis, Tenn., district. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey State maps, scale 1: 500,000.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 3, 1832, August 14, 1876, March 3, 1879, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, August 5, 1886, and August 11, 1888. The cost and expenditures above Pine Bluff, under these projects prior to June 30, 1902, were as follows: New work --------------------------------------------- $577, 544. 98 Maintenance : Maintenance of permanent improvements-------- $64, 781. 34 Snagging operations----------------------340,445. 86 Total maintenance---- ------------------- ---- 405,227. 20 Total cost and expenditures on previous projects--------- 982, 772. 18 For further details see page 1872, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for improving the river from its mouth to Neosho (Grand) River (465 miles) by snagging and dredg- ing operations, by contraction works and revetments, and by a levee near Pine Bluff, Ark. (117 miles above the mouth). The dimensions of the channel are not specified. The several types of structures used in the improvement are shown in the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1902, page 1576. The ordinary freshet fluctuation is about 16 feet throughout the portion of the river covered by the project. The extreme stage fluctuation is 37 feet at Little Rock, and 33 feet at Neosho (Grand) River. As the project is indefinite, no estimate of the cost of completion has been made. There is no ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance above Pine Bluff. The existing project results from the combination of prior projects by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902. To this the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907, added a levee near Pine Bluff to prevent a cut-off (H. Doc. No. 71, 61st Cong., 1st sess.). Index to published maps of sections of the river is given on page 1171, Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for 1921. Terminal facilities.-Other than a paved bank slope, private- owned log slips at saw and stave mills, and sand derricks and eleva- tors at Little Rock, there are no terminal facilities. Those mentioned are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The construction of permanent works for general improvement of the river was suspended in 1902, and completion of the project is not contemplated. Of the works erected prior to 1902, only those in a short reach of river immediately above Little Rock remain effective. Under average conditions 4-foot draft can be taken to Little Rock .from the middle of February to the middle of July. From the mid- dle of August to the middle of December the draft is generally lim- RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 963 ited to about 2 feet. During this fiscal year, stages suitable for navi- gation by boats of 4-foot draft obtained during the periods July 26 to 29, September 16 to 18, December 21 to 24, January 23 to February 5, February 17 to March 6, March 29 to April 30, and May 11 to June 28. The total costs under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were: For new work: Construction of revetment in Trusty Bend---------- $60, 000. 00 For maintenance: Operating snagboats---------------------------- $122, 140. 15 Bank protection at Little Rock-------------------- 35, 559. 00 Total cost of maintenance ----------------------------- 157, 699. 15 Total ------------------------------------------- 217, 699. 15 The total expenditures under the existing project to the end of the fiscal year were $217,699.15. Proposed operations.-Existingnavigation does not warrant addi- tional work during fiscal years 1939 and 1940, and no funds can be profitably expended. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $637, 544. 98 Cost of maintenance to'June 30, 1938------------------ 562, 926. 35 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------1, 200, 471. 33 Net total expenditures ------------------------ 1, 200, 471. 33 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------- 1,200, 471. 33 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -----------...... --------------..--------------------... --------------. Cost of maintenance 1-------_--- $223. 36 $3, 459. 51 $2, 793. 86 $2, 309. 19 .. Total expended'----------------................ -106. 65 2, 319. 55 2, 708. 86 2, 349. 00-- ... 2,691. 68 351. 99 Allotted ---....----------------................... 3,375. 00 762. 98..... - These amounts also included in report for the Memphis district. 2. WHITE RIVER, ARK., (ABOVE PEACH ORCHARD BLUFF) Location.-This river rises in northwestern Arkansas and flows 690 miles, first north into Missouri, then southeasterly through Ar- kansas to the Mississippi River, 45 miles above Arkansas City, Ark. The portion of the river within the limits of this district extends from the headwaters downstream to Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark. (169 miles above the mouth), at which point the river enters the Memphis Engineer district. (See Mississippi River Commission Alluvial Val- ley maps, scale 1: 62,500 and scale 1: 500,000, for river from Peach Orchard Bluff to vicinity of Newport, Ark., and U. S. Geological Survey State map, scale 1: 500,000.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, June 23, 1874, August 14, 1876, June 14, 1880, July 5, 1884, and March 3, 1899. 964 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The cost and expenditures above Peach Orchard Bluff, on previous project prior to commencement of existing project in 1899, which :applied solely to the White River, were as follows: New work: For open-channel improvement-----_---------------------- $326, 740. 11 For special works at Batesville------------------------ ------ 11, 061. 46 337, 801. 57 Maintenance for open-channel improvement ------------------ 3, 198. 43 Total --------------------- 341, 000. 00 For further details see page 1874 of Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for channel maintenance between the mouth of the river and Batesville, 301 miles, by snagging and dredging and by contraction works. The stream has an ordinary freshet fluctuation of 15 feet throughout the portion covered by the project, and an extreme stage fluctuation of 36 feet at Newport and Batesville. No estimate of cos;t has been given, and since 1899 the work has been prosecuted under annual estimates for maintenance by snagging and dredging. 'The latest (1934) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance above Peach Orchard Bluff is $20,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 13, 1892, which made appropriation for completion of prior project for improving the river from its mouth to Forsyth, Mo., and provided that the additional sum appropriated should be expended "in the discretion of the Secretary of War." The River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1899, adopted a project for the improvement of the river above Batesville by locks and dams, thereby making that place the head of the open-river improvement project. Terminal facilities.-Railway spur tracks are available for trans- fer of freights between car and boat at Newport. There are log slips for use of the owners only at Newport and Augusta. These terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All operations were for maintenance by hired labor with Government plant. Snagging was done between Peach Orchard Bluff and Jacksonport, a distance of 95 miles, by the Government snag boat Tom Stallings. By this op- eration 400 snags, 5 sawlogs, 48 stumps, and,2 drift rafts were re- moved from the channel, and 564 trees felled on caving and sliding banks. The Tom Stallings operated on White River between the dates of October 13 and November 29, 1937. Surveys and inspections formed the balance of the work during the year. The costs during the year were $5,332.44 for snagging operations and $2,595.89 for surveys and inspections, a total of $7.928.33 for maintenance. The expenditures for the year were $46,131.45, of which $7,435.17 was for snagging and for surveys and inspections. The balance of the expenditures, $38,696.28, was for operating and care, Upper White River. Condition at end of fiscal yearc.--The project being for maintenance, completion is not contemplated. Snagging operations have mate- rially improved the condition of the channel from Peach Orchard Bluff to the mouth of Black River, a distance of 96 miles. This river is generally spoken of as navigable to the mouth of Black River by boats of 3-foot draft at any time. Under ordinary conditions 6-foot draft may be taken to the mouth of Black River RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 965 from the first of February to the last of June, and again from the middle of November to the end of December. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1938, a navigable depth of 4 feet was maintained throughout the year from Peach Orchard Bluff to the mouth of Black River. From the first of February to June 30, 1938, 11-foot draft could be taken to the mouth of Black River. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1938, are: For maintenance: Snagging operations---------------- $395, 289. 41 Dredging operations---------------------------------------97, 891. 00 Total _- --------- 493, 180. 41 Specials : Augusta, for prevention of cut-off----------------------------___ 314. 84 Augusta Narrows, levee and revetment------------------------50, 620. 16 Little Red River, snagging: 1914 500. 00 1935------------------------------------ 358.80 Total-- --------------- 51, 793. 80 Total costs to June 30, 1938_-- --- 544, 974. 21 The total expenditures were $548,714.04 (excluding $60,613.63 for operating and care reported under Upper White River). Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, plus accounts receivable and reimbursable, $30,951.26, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable _____---- $2, 342. 88 Available for transfer__,_-- - - -_----___ 22, 608. 38 Snagging (maintenance) operations between Peach Orchard Bluff and mouth of Black River about months with Government 11 snag boat Tomn Stallings and hired labor in period July-Decem- ber 1938--- -------------------- ---- 6, 000. 00 Total------------ 30, 951. 26 The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 on channel maintenance as follows: Snagging operations between Peach Orchard Bluff and mouth of Black River, about 112 months with Government snag boat and hired labor in period July-December 1939 _-_ __-- -- $6, 000 Dredging between Peach Orchard Bluff and Newport, with Government or leased plant, about 1 month in period July-December 1939 _ _--_ 14, 000 Total for all work_ __ _ _ __-- --- _20, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938- - $337, 801. 57 $------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938----- --- 1548, 172. 64 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-- ----------- 885, 974. 21 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938-- -------------- -- 4, 373. 44 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-- 890, 347. 65 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 1, 709. 27 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938----------------------892, 056. 92 966 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_-- ------------- ___ $2, 342. 88 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ 889, 714. 04 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------24, 868. 55 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 __________--1914, 582. 59 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .............................- - I.. .. .. .- .. .------ -- ---- -- Cost of maintenance-------------..... 50, 166. 22 43, 647. 37 27, 274. 02 223, 917. 29 2 7, 928.33. Total expended--------..-------- 25, 032. 47 24, 851. 89 49, 002.45 368, 035. 44 46, 131. 45. Allotted.----------------------- 39, 453. 87 23, 949. 38 64, 924. 80 -7, 761. 28 71, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937---------------___-__----- - $665,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 6, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for--------- __-__---- 71, 000. 00 Gross amount expended-- --------- ______ $109, 246. 46 Less reimbursements collected------------------- 63, 115. 01 46, 131. 45, Balance unexpended June 30, 1938______ - 24, 868.55 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938--------- - - - 2, 342. 88 Balance available June 30, 1938--- ---------- __ -___- 22, 525. 67 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938- -.-...-- --------- 1, 709. 27 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ------------ 24, 234. 94 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 4 ------------------------------- 20, 000. 00 1 Does not include $60.613.63, operating and care, upper White River. 2 Includes only cost applicable to White River dredging and snagging operations. 8 Expenditures are shown as actually made from funds allotted during the fiscal years 1937 and 1938 to White River for operations on both the White and Upper White River projects. ,Exclusive of available funds. 3. BLACK RIVER, ARK. AND MO. Location.--This river rises in Iron County, Mo., and flows in a southerly direction 300 miles to White River, at Jacksonport, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission Alluvial Valley Maps, scales, 1: 62,500 and 1: 500,000; and U. S. Geological Survey State maps scale 1: 500,000.) Previous projects.--Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1871. It is not practicable to state the amount expended under the project; however, it is known to have been very small. For further details see page 1877, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project--This contemplates improvement of the river below Poplar Bluff, Mo., 213 miles, by snagging operations, by deep- ening the water on shoals by wing dams, and by concentrating the water into one main channel by the closure of secondary channels. The stream has an ordinary freshet fluctuation of 10 feet at Poplar Bluff, 4 feet near Corning, Ark., and 15 feet at the mouth. Its ex- treme stage fluctuations are 19 feet at Poplar Bluff, 11 feet near Corning, Ark., and 36 feet at the mouth. The original estimate was RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 967 $80,800, to be expended in two working seasons (Annual Report for 1880, p. 1326). The River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890, appropriated an amount to complete the estimate and author- ized maintenance of the improvement. While dredging is not men- tioned in the project, it is necessary as a means of maintenance and has been authorized. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $18,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, and March 3, 1881. (Annual Report for 1880, p. 1325.) The approximate location and course of the navigable por- tion of this stream are shown in district map (sketch) printed in Annual Report for 1911, opposite page 1877. Terminal facilities.-Privatelyowned log slips or chain conveyors for the use of the owners are maintained at the several saw and stave mills. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All operations were for maintenance by hired labor and Government plant. The operations were by the snag boat Tom Stallings, which worked over the river from its mouth to the mouth of Strawberry River (33 miles), and by the snag barge Harve Goodwin, which worked over the river be- tween the mouth of Strawberry River (33 miles) and Poplar Bluff (211 miles). The ,results accomplished were the removal from the channel of 2,020 snags, 77 sawlogs, 558 stumps, and 33 drift rafts, and the felling of 1,567 and the girdling of 589 trees. The costs during the year were $20,009.09, and the expenditures were $19,376.36, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for main- tenance, completion is not contemplated. The wing dams built at two islands during the arly operations under this project are of no effect now. Of the channels dredged under later operations, only that at Julia Dean remains, and it is only fairly effective. Snagging operations have materially improved conditions, and made naviga- tion possible to Poplar Bluff- (213 miles) by boats of 18-inch draft and to Current River (96 miles) by boats of 2.5-foot draft during low-water period. The period of 3-foot navigation to Poplar Bluff was continuous from December 18, 1937, to June 30, 1938. One and one-half feet was the controlling depth to Poplar Bluff during the period of lowest water. The costs were $80,000 for new work and $520,247.12 for main- tenance, a total of $600,247.12. The total expenditures were $600,616.43. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year plus accounts receivable, $25,781.41, will be expended for main-, tenance of channel by snagging operations, using Government plant and hired labor, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938_--___-___-__---- --- __ _- $156. 43 Snagging between the mouth and Black Rock, Ark.: With U. S. snag boat Tom Stallings, about 3 months during the summer and fall of 1938_-----------------___ ______ 12, 000.00 With U. S. snag barge Harve Goodwin between Black Rock, Ark., and Poplar Bluff, Mo. about 6 months during the summer and fall of 1938---- _.......-------- 13, 624.98 Total for all work-- ------- _-------_--- 25, 781. 41 968 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 The additional sum of $24,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 for snagging operations between the mouth and Poplar Bluff,-Mo., about 6 months with Government snag boats and hired labor, July to December 1939. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------------------------$80, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1.938----------------------------- 520,247. 12 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_---__------- 600, 247. 12 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 _________________---_______ _ 29. 04 Net total cost to June 30, 1938____- - _____- - ___-___- _ 600, 276. 16 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_______ ______________- 496. 70 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 _____________---______ 600, 772. 86 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------- 156. 43 Net total expenditures------------------------__----------600, 616.43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938___---------------------------- 25, 284. 71 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 .. ______.6-___--625, 901. 14 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work .. - --.. --- -------------- -------------- ---- Cost of maintenance ....... $15, 405. 66 $21, 941. 70 $20, 890. 52 $14, 371. 23 $20, 009. 09 Total expended- . . - _ 14, 456. 00 --52, 906. 17 20, 627. 12 15, 402. 72 19, 376. 36 Allotted-----..........----....----------. 17, 011.85 -50, 308. 15 23, 000. 00 -3, 500. 00 40, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937_______________ $4, 461. 07 _----__---_____ Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved July 19, 1937--- ____- -- $20, 000. 00 $___----- Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropria- tion Act approved June 11, 1938________________-----20, 200. 00 40, 200.00 to bee accounted to AmountAmoun acountd for_______________ -fo------------------------------- 44, 661. 07 44, 661. 07 Gross amount expended_-----------------------------$51, 527. 10 Less reimbursements collected---_ ------------------- 32, 150. 74 19, 376. 36 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___----- --------- 25, 284. 71 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----- _______------- $156. 43 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_________________ 141. 42 297. 85 Balance available June 30, 1938_______-__________ 24,986. 86 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 96. 70 4------------------------- Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-----------------25, 483.56 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1-----------__---_ _-------- 24, 500. 00 SExclusive of available funds. 4. UPPER WHITE RIVER, ARK. Location.-These works are on the White River, Ark., lock and dam No. 1, being 1 mile below Batesville, Ark., and Nos. 2 and 3 being 7.8 and 19.7 miles, respectively, above that city. (See Mississippi RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 969 River Commission Alluvial Valley map, scale 1: 500,000, and U. S. Geological Survey map, scale 1: 500,000.) Previous projects.-See "Previous projects of White River," page 1874, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for the construction of 10 fixed dams with concrete locks to give 4-foot navigation the year around. The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907, after providing for the completion of the third lock and dam, abandoned further construc- tion work, its language fixing the appropriation carried therein as the final one. The stream is nontidal, with an ordinary freshet fluc- tuation of 16 to 18 feet, and with an extreme stage fluctuation of 38 feet just below lock No. 1 and of 51 feet at Calico Rock, 39 miles above lock No. 3. The estimated cost for the 10 locks and dams originally projected was $1,600,000. The estimate of annual cost of operation and care of the three locks and dams, made in 1936, is $42,500. The existing project was adopted by the following River and Har. bor Acts: Acts Work authorized Documents and reports M ar. 3, 1899 E xisting p roject ad opted .- _.............. _ .... H . Doc. N o. 78, 54th C ong., 2d sess., Annual Report 1897, p. 1992. Mar. 2, 1907 Abandonment of further new work on the project_ H. Doc. No. 150, 59th Cong., 1st sess; June 26, 19341 Operating and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appro- priations for rivers and harbors. 1 Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. The locations, dimensions, etc., of the three completed locks and dams are as follows: Lock No. 1 Lock No. 2 Lock No. 3 Location_ Batesville ............Earnheart._......... Wells Ferry. Distance from mouth of river___ 300.6 miles -..------- 309.4 miles-........... 321.3 miles. Dimensions of locks: Length available ------- - 147 feet -- 147 feet. 147 feet ............... W idth available ........... 35 feet.............. 35 feet___ 35 feet. Lift at low water ...........13.5 feet_- 14 feet__ 15feet. Depth on lower sill --------- 5.5 feet_ Depth on upper sill ........ 5 feet. 5 feet_ _ do ___ 4 feet. 5 feet. Foundations_ Bedrock .--- Bedrock ...............Bedrock. Dams: Kind of. Fixed_ Fixed_ Fixed. Type of construction-...--- Timber crib filled Timber crib filled Timber crib filled with with stone. with stone. stone. Length -_ 660.5feet_ 658 feet_ - 750.7 feet. Date opened to navigation-----_ 1904__ 1905_ 1908. Date of completion _-------_ 1904 - 1905 --- 1908. Cost of construction ...-.-- $278,587.56------------- $297,627.94 ..---------- $236,981.31. All dams are with concrete caps. The approximate location of these locks and dams is shown on dis- trict map (sketch) printed in Annual Report for 1911, opposite page 1877. Terminal facilities.-- og slips, derricks, and conveyors exist at the several woodworking establishments, all for the individual use of the owners. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for the present commerce. 970 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-All work was for main- tenance with hired labor and Government plant. At locks and dams Nos. 1, 2, and 3 work during the year was limited to operation of the locks and to routine maintenance of appurtenant river structures and buildings and grounds. Channel dredging Place Date Length of cut Width of cut Mud Gravel Feet Feet Cu. yds. Cu. yds. Lock No. 1 pool and approach-......... August 1937-----------..... 1, 072 30 4, 502 858 ........ Lock No. 1 lower approach,---------- September 1937........ 165 30 640 Maxwell Shoal_-___- __--..... -----_do.---_ ..... 1, 228 30 .. 3------ 4, 818 Lock No. 2 lower approach----------............ October 1937...... . 243 35 1, 045 278 Cornwall shoal_________ _____ do... .......-----------------... 697 35 790 2, 372 Shoal above highway bridge, Bates- November 1937--........ 1, 083 35 2, 019 4, 711 ville. Total------------------ ..................... ....................------------------------ 4, 488 ---------- 8, 356 13, 677 The cost for operation, maintenance, and repair of the work during the fiscal year was $38,696.28. The expenditures were $38,696.28 and are covered by cost and financial summary for White River, Ark. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The new work accomplished to the end of the fiscal year is the construction of the three locks and dams mentioned under paragraph "Existing project." They repre- sent the project as 30 percent completed when further construction was suspended. These works give, by aid of dredging, all-year- round slack-water navigation for 3-foot draft from 1 mile below Batesville to Guion, which is 33 miles upstream therefrom. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were: For new work (construction of locks and dams)--------------- $813, 196. 81 For maintenance (operation and care) (includes $60,613.63 not covered by cost and financial summary for White River, Ark.)_- 107, 613. 63 Total cost to June 30, 1938----------------------------920, 810. 44 The total expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were: For new work (construction of locks and dams)------------- $813, 196. 81 For maintenance (operation and care) (includes $60,613.63 cov- ered by cost and financial summary for White River, Ark.)..--- 107, 613. 63 Total expenditures to June 30, 1938 --------------------920, 810. 44 In addition, the sum of $1,187,282.59 was expended between Janu- ary 16, 1904, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the works of improvement under the provision of the permanent indefi- nite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $38,000, plus $22,608.38 expected to be made available, will be expended for operation and maintenance of the three locks and dams during the fiscal year 1939 under approximate distribution as follows: Amount reimbursable to White River, Ark -------------------- $4, 373. 44 Maintenance (operating and care) : Operations_ ------------------------------------------ 15, 000. 00 Ordinary repairs -------------------------------------- 17, 000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction -------------------------- 19, 000. 00 Total operating and care---------------- 55, 373. 44 Unallocated balance-------- .... 5, 234. 94 Total regular funds ------------------------ 60, 608.38 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 971 The additional sum of $61,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940, as follows: Maintenance (operation and care) : Operations ------------------------------------------ $17, 000. 00 Ordinary repairs ------------------------------------- 19,000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction ------------------------- 25, 000.00 Total operating and care___ -------------------------- 61, 000. 00 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- $813, 196. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938____- ____ ____-- 11, 294, 896. 22 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_ -. --_. 2, 108, 093.03 Net total expenditures_------ __-___ ------- _ 12, 108,093. 03 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------- __--------- - 38, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 12, 146, 093. 03 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.......----------- .......-------------- ---------------.--------------------- Cost of maintenance--...... _ .- $34, 342.88 $36. 583.96 $38, 549. 58 $32, 038. 98 $38, 096. 28 Total expended--....-.------- 19, 517. 83 26, 641. 44 2 23, 877. 23 9, 969. 66 .......... Allotted- --------------------- 16, 875. 81 31, 500. 00 32, 000. 00 38, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938-------------- ---------------------- $38, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ - - ________- --- ----- ___ - 38, 000. 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ------------------- - 2, 403. 63 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 35, 596. 37 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 3- - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - .. - - - 61, 000. 00 'Includes $1,187,282.59 from permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care, and cost applicable to operating and care operations in the amount of $60,613.63, paid from funds allotted during the fiscal years 1937 and 1938 to White River for opera- tions on both the White River and Upper White River projects. 2Includes $1,671.21 from permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care. s Exclusive of available funds. 5. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year was $150,843.11; the expenditures were $130,381.32. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year plus accounts receivable, $300,655.65, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $250,000 can be profit- ably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 __ ___ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ --------------------- _$293, 464. 85 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--- --- 293, 464. 85 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938----------------- ------------ 58.45 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------- 293, 523. 30 972 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ____________________$145. 10 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- _ 293, 668. 40 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938______________________ 21, 01. 41 Net total expenditures ________________________ 272, 666. 99 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938..___________________________ 300, 510. 55 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ________________ 573, 177. 54 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 C ost of new work ........- - -. -- - - - - -.. - - - - -. - - - - -.. . Cost of maintenance_ .......-.. $6, 655. 45 $22, 716. 05 $59, 353. 94 $29, 756. 26 $150, 843. 11 Total expended ...... 6,642. 38 ......----------------- 21, 905. 38 59, 583. 25 30, 109. 20 130 381. 32 Allotted..-----.......... ...------ .....----------- 15, 863. 83 22, 608. 00 57, 876. 00 15, 913. 00 428, 314. 22 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937________________________________ $2, 577. 65 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation- Act approved May 15, 1936______ ________________ $25, 514.22 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved July 19, 1937________________ 178, 300. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appro- priation Act approved June 11, 1938________________ 234, 500. 00 438, 314. 22 Amount to be accounted for___ 440, 891. 87 Deductions on account of revocation of allotmenit- 10, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_ 430, 891. 87 Gross amount expended ---------------------------- $242, 679. 69 Less: Reimbursements collected_---------- $112, 288. 87 Receipts from sales_ ------------- - 9. 50 112, 298.37 130, 381.32 --------------- l,23S T Balance unexpended June 30, 1938__ T 300, 510. 55 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__-- $21, 001.41 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- 3, 539. 14 24, 540. 55 Balance available June 30, 1938________ 275, 970. 00 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938_____________ __________ 145. 10 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_ 276, 115. 10 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for maintenance 1_____ ____ 250, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 6. PLANT ALLOTMENT FOR LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_ $98, 459. 53 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_______________---_--_ 66, 285. 58 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 _ 164, 745. 11 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938____________________________ 34, 875. 69 Net total expenditures______--------------__ 129, 869. 42 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_____________________________ 76, 455. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_________-___ 206, 325. 39 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 973 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 Total expended ...............- - ------------ Allotted -..... Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved May 15, 1936 ----------------- $153, 825. 39 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937 ----------------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Appropriation Act approved April 26, 1934----------------------------------------------- 22, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ ------------------------------- 208, 325. 39 Gross amount expended-- $875, 332.36 Less: Reimbursements collected- -- $745, 449. 99 Receipts from sales .--.-- - - 12. 95 745, 462. 94 129, 869. 42 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 _________ 76, 455. 97 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ $34, 875. 69 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ------------ 13, 615. 83 48, 491. 52 Balance available June 30, 193--------------------------- 27, 964. 45 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---- -- -- ------ 6, 285. 58 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-----_____- _____ 94, 250. 03 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress tion Arkansas River, Ark River and Harbor Act, ............... and Okla. Aug. 30, 1935. Black River, Ark. and - -do.--------------- Mo., and waterway connecting Black River with Missis- sippi River at or near Cape Girardeau. Jefferson - Shreveport - . d o -. -.... .. .... Waterway, Tex. and La., enlargement of existing project and establishing reservoir on Cypress River above Jefferson. Jefferson -' Shreveport River and Harbor Waterway, Tex. and Act, Aug. 26, 1937. La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, including water - supply reser- voirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. Jefferson - Shreveport River and Harbor . Waterway, Tex. and Act, June 20, 1938. La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, survey for navi- gation, flood control, power, and irrigation, including water- supply reservoirs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. 974 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for navigation, called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress Red River, Ark., La., Rivers and Harbors Okla., and Tex., for Committee resolu- navigation, flood con- tion, Feb. 25, 1938. trol, water power, and irrigation. South Canadian River, Rivers and Harbors .-----.-...--........-....... N. Mex., Tex., and Committee resolu- Okla., improvement tion, June 15, 1938. for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation, and con- struction of dams on upper section. Sulphur River, Ark. River and Harbor .. and Tex., improve- Act, June 20, 1938. ment for navigation, flood control, and water power. 7. ARKANSAS RIVER AT TULSA, OKLA. Location.-On both banks of the Arkansas River at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Okla., approximately between miles 539 and 544 above the mouth of the river. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps, Claremore and Hominy (Okla.) quadrangles.) Existing aproject.-This is an Emergency Relief project and pro- vides for the construction of levees at Tulsa, Okla. The total esti- mated quantity of earthwork involved is 440,000 cubic yards. Local cooperation.--Work on the project was subject to the con- dition that local interests furnish rights-of-way, as required, free of cost to the United States. The condition has been only partially complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of 7fscal year.-The project has been suspended indefinitely. The total quantity of earthwork placed prior to sus- pension was 333,419 cubic yards. The total cost and expenditures were $191,226.47, for new work from Emergency Relief Funds. The project was about 68 percent complete at time of suspension. Proposed operations.-Work on this project has been suspended indefinitely, and no operations are proposed. No further report will be submitted until this project becomes active. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_------- -------------- __ $191, 226. 47 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_......, Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938.--------- 191, 226. 47 Net total expenditures__---------- -------- ------- 191, 226. 47 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 __-____- 191, 226. 47 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work................-..............-.............. $107,592.47 $83, 634. 00 .. Cost ofmaintenance.............. Total expended---------.....................---. 103, 851. 32 87, 375. 15 ... ..... Allotted ......................... .......................... 308, 000. 00 -115, 000. 00 -$1, 773. 5& RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 975 Balance unexpended July 1, 1937--__ ---------------- $1,773. 53 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 1, 773.53 8. IOLA, GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER, KANS. Location.-At Iola, Allen County, Kans., on the left bank of the Grand (Neosho) River, 287 miles above its junction with the Arkan- sas River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map foi Iola (Kans.) quad- rangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of levees to protect people and city property at Iola, Kans. The estimated costs of the project, revised 1936, are $29,300 for construction and $1,500 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps of the vicinity of the project). Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances given by local interests were approved by the Secretary of War on November 15, 1937, and the rights-of-way obtained were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on January 19, 1938. Operations and results during fiscal year--Regular funds.-Sur- veys, designs, plans, and specifications were completed. Construc- tion of the embankment by contract was begun March 22, 1938. The contractor placed 30,283 cubic yards during the fiscal year. The cost under regular funds was $8,200.71, and the expenditures were $8,735.76, all for new work. Emergency relief funds.-All operations under these funds were for the construction, by contract, of the levee embankment. The cost and expenditures under Emergency Relief funds were $3,971, all for new work. The total cost during the fiscal year for all funds was $12,171.71, and the expenditures were $12,706.76, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys, designs, plans, and specifications are complete, and the entire project is under contract. Of the estimated 72,000 cubic yards of embankment, 30,283 cubic yards have been placed. The project as a whole is 42 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project consists of placing the remainder of the embankment and construction of a culvert head wall. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $12,171.71, of which $8,200.17 was from regular funds and $3,971, was from Emergency Relief funds, all for new work. The total expenditures were $12,706.76-$8,735.76 regular fugnds and $3,971 Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $16,593.24 ($14,564.24 regular funds and $2,029 Emergency Relief funds), will be applied to the early completion of the project as follows: Regular funds: Account payable June 30, 1938.---.---------------- - $1, 128.21 New work: Complete levee embankment, by contract-- ----------------- __ 13, 167.28 Construction of concrete head wall by hired labor__---------- 268. 75 Total-------------------------- _----------14, 564. 24 101110-38-pt. 1, vol. 1-- 62 976 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Emergency relief funds: New work: Complete levee embankment by contract ------------ ----------------------------------- $2, 029. CO Total for all funds---------------------------------- 16, 593.24 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938------------------------------- $8, 200. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------- - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ------ 8, 200. 71 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938___-----1,-------------------- 1, 663, 26 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------- _ 9, 863. 97 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---- 21 1, 128-----------------128. Net total expenditures------------------------------------- 8, 735. 76 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------- __ 14, 564. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938----------------_ 23, 300. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ---- -- -- ---- - --------- ------ $8, 200. 71 Cost of maintenance ------------- - ----------------- ---------- ------- Total expended -------- ---------- ------------------ ----------------- 8. 735.76 Allotted ----- ---------------- 23. 300.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937---------------------------------------- $23, 300. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $12, 79. 00 Less reimbursements collected --- _ 4, 063. 24 8, 735.76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_------- ----- __ 14, 564. 24 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ------- $1, 128. 21 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------------1, 118. 39 -- - 2246.l60 Balance available June 30, 1938 ___ 12, 317. 64 9 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------_ $3, 971.00 Cost o)f maintenance to June 30, 1938___---------------------- -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 _ 3, 971. 00 Net tcotal expenditures_------------------ 3, 971. 00 Unexp)ended balance June 30, 1938___ 2, 029. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------------6, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work . . ..------------------- $3, 971.00 Cost of maintenance ------------ -------------- -------------- ---- --- Total expended- - - - - - - - - - - - 3,971. 00 Allotted_ .- ------- --------------- - - - - 6, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 977 :Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----------------------------------------- $6, 000. 00 Gross amount expended- -------------___ -------------- 3, 971. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___---------------------- 2, 029. 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts____________________ 2, 029. 00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR IOLA, KANS. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-__- __-.________-_______ $12, 171. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------._____ 12, 171. 71 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 1, 663. 26 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 3, 834.97 1--------------------------- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------_------------------__ 1, 128. 21 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 12, 706. 76 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------16, 593. 24 Total amount appropriated to June 30. 1938_________________ 29. 300. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work_ ------- --- - --------- --------- ----- -------- --------- $12,171.71 C ost of inaintenance- ----------- - ----------- - ----------- -- Total expended ------------------ -------- --- ------- - ---- 12, 706. 76 Allotted------- ------- ----------- ------------------------------------ ---------------- 29,300.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-------------------- $29, 300. 00 Gross amount expended---------------------------- $16, 770. 00 Less reimbursements collected_______ 4, 063. 24 12, 706. 76 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--__-------------------- 16, 593. 24 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------------$1, 128.21 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 3, 147. 39 4, 275. 60 Balance available June 30, 1938 ---- - _____ 2,317. 64 1-- 9. NEAR DARDANELLE, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River, 262 to 271 miles above the mouth, about 5 miles below Dardanelle, in Yell County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Dardanelle (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a levee beginning about one-half mile below Dardanelle and extending downstream for a distance of 7.7 miles, for the protection of agri- cultural lands. The estimated costs of the project, revised 1936, are $103,000 for construction and $11,250 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Local interests have stated that they are unable to comply with the conditions of local cooperation. 978 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Operations and results during fiscal year.-With regular funds, new work during the year consisted of surveys and preliminary de- signs and plans. The total cost of the new work was $475.89 and the expenditures were $470.37. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been performed on this project. Work on the project to June 30, 1938, consists of surveys and preparation of preliminary plans and designs. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $475.89, the expenditures were $470.37. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $4,529.63, less liabilities, will be revoked. No work is pro- posed, due to nonfulfillment of conditions of local cooperation. Cost and ficancial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---------------------------- $475. 89 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938------------------------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 475. 89 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 5. 52 Net total expenditures_-___----------- 470. 37 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------ 4, 529. 63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------- 5, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work------....................--------------------------------------------.......................... ---------- $475. 89 Cost of maintenance---------------------.............--..............---............ ------------------------------------- ...... Total expended---------- ....----------- ---------- ....------- ------------------------ 470.37 Allotted--------------...... . ..------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- 5,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-----------------------------------$231, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------------- 1226, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for ............... 5, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----------------- $533.90 Less reimbursements collected ------------------------ 63. 53 470. 37 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ------------------ 4, 529. 63 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------------$5. 52 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------------- 60.00 6.5- 52 Balance available June 30, 1938 __---__ __-_____- -4, 464. 11 1 Includes $126,000 Emergency Relief Administration funds. 10. FAULKNER COUNTY, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the Arkansas River, 205 to 212 miles above the mouth, about 3 miles east of Bigelow in Faulkner County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Benton and Morrilton, Ark., quadrangles.) Existing project.-This provides for the protection of agricultural lands by raising and strengthening the existing structures of Faulk- ner County Levee District No. 1. The estimated costs of the project, revised in 1938, are $128,000 for construction and $11,000 for lands and damages. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 979 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., for latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances given by local interests were approved by the Secretary of War on November 2, 1937, and the rights-of-way obtained were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on February 4, 1938. Operations and results during fiscal year-Regular funds.-Sur- veys, designs, plans, and specifications were completed. Construction of the embankment by contract was begun May 5, 1938, the contractor placing 82,732 cubic yards during the fiscal year. The cost under regular funds was $15,182.22, and the expenditures were $13,710.03, all for new work. Emergency Relief funds.-All operations under these funds were for the construction of the levee embankment by the contractor. The cost during the year was $1,953.20, and the expenditures were $1,953.20, all for new work. The total cost during the year for all funds was $17,135.42, and the expenditures were $15,663.23, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys, design, plans, and speci- fications are complete and the entire project is under contract. Of the estimated 440,000 cubic yards of embankment, 82,732 cubic yards have been placed. The project as a whole is 17 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project consists of placing the remainder of the embankment and the construction of drainage structures. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $17,135.42, of which $15,182.22 was from regular funds and $1,953.20 was from Emergency Relief funds, all for new work. The expendi- tures were $13,710.03 regular funds and $1,953.20 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $15,663.23. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year $122,336.77 ($92,289.97 regular funds and $30,046.80 Emer- gency Relief funds), will be applied to the early completion of the project as follows: Regular funds : Accounts payable June 30, 1938 __------------$1, 472. 19 New work : Complete levee embankment and drainage structures by con- tract ---------------- ------- --- 90, 817. 78 Total regular funds-- -------------------------- 92, 289. 97 Emergency Relief funds: New work: Complete levee embankment by contract--------- 20, 046.80 To be revoked -------------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Total Emergency Relief funds----- -------------------- 30,046. 80 Total for all funds -------------------------------- 122, 336. 77 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ---------------------- $15, 182. 22 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 --------- 15, 182. 22 980 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938--------------------------- $1, 472. 19 Net total expenditures_______-_-_-----------__- 13, 710. 03 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------------- 92, 289. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ______------. 106, 000. 00- Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ........................ . .. --- -- $15, 182. 22 Cost of maintenance - --------- - ------- ---- ------------ ------ --- Total expended .... ...... . .......... _---- - . 13, 710. 03 Allotted ......... . . . . . . . . . .. --... 106, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------- $106, 000. 00( Gross amount expended___-------------------------- $17, 614. 28 Less reimbursements collected __-__-__-______-----3, 904. 25 13, 710. 03 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------- 92, 289. 97 ---- Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---__ ---- $1, 472. 19 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts _______ 24, 500. 37 25, 972. 56 Balance available June 30, 1938 6, 317.41 6-------------------__ EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___________________________ $1, 953. 20 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938___ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938___1____ _ 1, 953. 20 Net total expenditures--- -- --- --- __ 1, 953. 20 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_____________________ ___ 30, 016. 80 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_______________ 32, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work . - - $1. 953. 20 Cost of maintenance Total expended _ - -1, 953. 20 A llotted ..--.--------------------- --. -- --- . --. - . . . . . . _ ... I ...... . . . ". 32 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937---- $122, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment _____________ 90, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for__-- 32, 000. 00 Gross amount expended______________________________ 1, 953.20 Balance unexpended June 30, 1.938 ----- __ 30, 046. 80 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 20, 046. 80 Balance available June 30, 1938__ _________________ 10, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 981 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR FAULKNER. COUNTY, ARK. Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ -------- $17, 135. 42 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ________________ __ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_ 17, 135. 42 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ___________________---1, 472. 19 Net total expenditures________________________ ___ 15, 663. 23 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 ________________________ __ 122, 336. 77 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938________________ 138, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work. . . . . . . . . . - $17, 135. 42 Cost of maintenance . -- I--- -------------- - - - ---- -------- Total expended- - - - _--- - -_ - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - 15, 663. 23 Allotted _ . ....... _ - .- 138,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937 -------------- $228,000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment______________-_ 90, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 138, 000. 00 Gross amount expended__________________ $19, 567. 48 Less reimbursements collected____________________ 3, 904. 25 15, 663. 23 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ___ 336. 77 1--------22, Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__________________ $1, 472. 19 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_ 44, 547.17 46, 019. 36 Balance available June 30, 1938___________------ 76, 317. 41 11. LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River, 178 miles above the mouth, at Little Rock, in Pulaski County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey Map for Little Rock (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the protection of people and city property by the construction of levees at the city of Little Rock, Ark. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1937, is $134,50( for construction, which includes $24,000 for drainage structures to be constructed by local interests. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., and supplemental report in Office of the Chief of Engineers). Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances given by the city of Little Rock were approved by the Secretary of War on Sep- tember 30, 1937. On January 18, 1938, the city of Little Rock advised that it could not meet the requirements of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work during the year consisted of surveys, designs, plans, specifications, and the prep- aration of a report on the revision of the project as requested by local interests. The cost of the new work was $2,304.89 and the expenditures $5,125.33. 982 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been performed. Plans and specifications for the embankment are com- plete. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $2,304.89, and the expenditures were $5,125.33. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $83,374.67, will be revoked since local interests are unable to meet the requirements of local cooperation. Cost and fina'ncial summary -------- Cost of new work to June 30, 1938______ __--_ $2, 304. 89 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938- -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------------2, 304. 89 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938--------- ____------------ 2, 842. 98 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 ________-___-_____ __- 5, 147. 87 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938________- 22. 54 Net total expenditures------------------__________ __ 5, 125. 33 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938---------------------- --- 83, 374. 67 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938_------------- 88, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----- ------------------------------------------------------- $2, 304.89 Cost of maintenance-- - -- - - -------- --- --- -- - --.- - --.-- - - -- -- - Total expended----------.---- ---------------------- ------------ -------------- 5, 125.33 Allotted----------------- .. -------------- ----------------------------------------- 88, 500.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937_--- _________-________ ___ _ $88,500. 00 Amount allotted from Emergency Relief Act, July 19, 1937 _______ 22, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_- ----- ___ ______-110, 500.00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for__-- __-__- ____------88, 500. 00 Gross amount expended--------------------------- $5, 782. 80 Less reimbursements collected----------------------- 657. 47 5, 125. 33 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938------------------ 83, 374. 67 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------------------- 22. 54 Balance available June 30, 1938----------------------- 83,352.13 1 Emergency Relief funds. 12. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location. On the left bank of the Arkansas River, 178 miles above the mouth, at North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. (See Geo- logical Survey map for Little Rock (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the construction of a levee and floodwall to protect people and city property at North Little Rock, Ark. The estimated construction cost of the project, revised in 1938, is $350,000. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 983 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which includes the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances given by the city of North Little Rock were approved by the Secretary of War on December 3, 1937. The rights-of-way obtained were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on May 27, 1938. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, design, de- tails and specifications for the concrete floodwall, drainage structures, and embankment were completed. Construction of the embankment was begun June 4, 1938, by contract, the contractor placing 18,581 cubic yards during the fiscal year. The cost of the new work was $26,942.07, and the expenditures were $24,229.75. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The entire project is under con- tract. Of the estimated 150,000 cubic yards of embankment in the project, 18,581 cubic yards have been placed. The project as a *whole is 7 percent complete. The work remaining to complete the project consists of placing the remainder of the embankment, construction of about 5,360 linear feet of reinforced concrete floodwall, and construction of the drain- age structures. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $26,942.07, which was all for new work. The total expenditures were $24,229.75. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year plus accounts receivable, $325,906.65 ($290,906.65 regular funds and $35,000 Emergency Relief funds), will be applied to payment of accounts payable and completion of the levee and floodwall by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___--.---- __--$26, 942. 07 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 26, 942.07 ___--__-_------__ Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------- 4, 031. 75 Net total cost to June 30, 1938 ---------------- 30, 973. 82 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------------- 136. 40 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938--------------- ------- 31, 110. 22 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 6, 880. 47 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- 24, 229. 75 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 '_--_----------------- 325, 770. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 350, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----------------- -- -------------------------------------- $26, 942. 07 Cost of maintenance---------------------- ------------- ------------- --------------------------- Totalexpende d------------- ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- 24,229.75 Allotted--.---.------.---.---- -.--------- -------.-- ------------ ------- -- 1 350, 000. 00 1Includes $35.000 emergency relief funds. 984 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Amount alloted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-___-_ _1 $350, 000. 00 Gross alhount expended__ $27, 167. 61 Less reimbursements collected-- ----------------- 2, 937. 86 24, 229. 75 Balance unexpended. June 30, 1938__ 325, 770. 25 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------- $6, 880. 47 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------- 316, 709. 93 323, 590. 40 Balance available June 30, 1938- - 2, 179. 85 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938---------- 136. 40 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 --------------- 2, 316. 25 1 Includes $35,000 E. R. funds. 13. FROM NORTH LITTLE ROCK TO GILLETT, ARK. (ABOVE PLUM BAYOU) Location.-On the left bank of the Arkansas River, 108 to 175 miles above the mouth, in Pulaski and Jefferson Counties, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey State maps, scale 1:500,000.) Existing project.-This provides for the protection of agricul- tural lands and communities by the construction of levees. The estimated costs of that portion of the project above Plum Bayou, Ark., revised 1937, are $1,020,000 for construction and $65,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th., Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances obtained were approved by the Secretary of War on December 3, 1937, and rights- of-way for 29.2 miles of the project were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on May 6, 1938. Rights-of-way for the remainder of the project will be furnished as required. Operations and results during liscal year-Regular funds.-Sur- veys, design, detail, and specifications for the embankment and drain- age structures were completed for 29.2 miles of the project and that portion was placed under three contracts. Construction of the em- bankment, by contract, was begun May 31, 1938, the contractors placing 22,720 cubic yards during the fiscal year. The cost under regular funds was $32,691.51 and the expenditures were $45,818.67, all for new work. Emergency Relief funds.-All operations under these funds were for the construction, by contract, of the levee embankment. The cost under. Emergency Relief funds was $2,068.04 for new work. There were no expenditures. The total cost during the fiscal year for all funds was $34,759.55 and the expenditures were $45,818.67, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Of the 55.2 miles of levee em- bankment and necessary drainage structures comprising the project, 29.2 miles are under contract. Surveys and borings are complete for the entire project. The project as a whole is 3 percent complete. The work required to complete the project consists of the prepara- tion of plans and specifications for the remainder of the project and completion of construction of the embankment and drainage structures. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 985 The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $34,759.55, of which $32,691.51 was from regular funds and $2,068.04 was from emergency relief funds, all for new work. The total expenditures were $45,818.67, regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year plus accounts receivable, $976,465.91 ($876,465.91 regular funds and $100,000 Emergency Relief funds), will be applied to payment of accounts payable and the early completion of the project by contract. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----_ ----------------------- $32, 691.51 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_ 32, 691. 51 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938______ 16, 102. 24 Net total cost to June 30, 1938_ _ - 48, 793. 75 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ____________ 2, 284. 58 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_ 51, 078. 33 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938__ 5, 259.66 Net total expenditures___________________ 45, 818. 607 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 __ __ 874, 181. 33 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938___ 920, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ......-.... $32, 691. 51 Cost of maintenance ..------- Total expended________________ 45, 818. 67 AllotteIl .. __................. 920,OC0.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937_ $400, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938_ 520, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for___-_____.___- -_________920, 000. 00 Gross amount expended___ $59, 202. 95 Less reimbursements collected______________________ 13, 384. 28 45,818. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1.938 874, 181. 33 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ $5, 259. 66 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_-- 221, 004.99 --- 226, 264. 65 Balance available June 30, 1938_ 647, 916. 68 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938______________ 2, 284.58 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938______ 650,201. 26 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938---- _______-______- __ $2, 068. 04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938______ . 2, 068. 04 986 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- $2, 068. 04 Net total expenditures------------------------ ------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------- 100, 000.00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938------------- 100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.---------.--------------------------------------------------- $2,068.04 Cost of maintenance------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expended------................------..------------ -------------------------------------- Allotted----------------.------ -- ---------------------.--.----------- ------------- 100,000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937--------------------------------- $100, 000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938- 00, 000. 00 1-------------------------- Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ---------------- $2, 068. 04 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 97, 931. 96 100, 000. 00 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR NORTH LITTLE ROCK---GILLFIT Cost of new work to June 30 1938----------------------------- $34, 759. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938---- ---------------- ----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938-------------34, 759. 55 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------- 16, 102. 24 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 50, 861. 79 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------ 2,284. 58 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938----------------------- 53, 146. 37 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938----- --------- ------ 7, 327. 70 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 45, 818. 67 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 974, 181. 3 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------1,020,000.00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------------...............-----..........----------------------------------------............................ $34, 759.55 Cost ofmaintenance ................... .I,------------ - - -------------- -------------- Total expended------- __-------------- __--------------------------- ------------- 45, 818. 67 Allotted----------- ---- -------------- -------------------------- ........... ------------- 1,020, 000. 0 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937 - -------------------------------- $500, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 -------------- ------------------ 520, 000. 00 1, 020, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_------------------------ $59, 202. 95 Less reimbursements collected------------------- 3, 384. 28 45. 818. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 - ------- 974, 181.33 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 987 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------- -- $7, 327. 70 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts__------- 318, 936. 95 $326, 264. 65 Balance available June 30, 1938--------------------------- 647, 916. 68 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------- 2, 284. 58 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_-------------- 650, 201. 26 14. AUGUSTA, ON WALNUT RIVER IN KANSAS Location.-The project is located at Augusta, in Butler County, Kans., on the right bank of the Walnut River, 80 miles above its junction with the Arkansas River. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Eldorado (Kans.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-This provides for the protection of people and city property by the construction of levees at Augusta, Kans. The estimated costs of the project, as given in the authorizing act, were $109,800 for construction and $18,600 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project, essentially the same as that provided in the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, has been under construction by the Kansas Works Progress Adminis- tration. Proposed operations.-None. This project has been undertaken and will be completed by the Kansas Works Progress Administra- tion. No further report will be submitted. 15. VERDIGRIS RIVER FROM MOUTH TO MADISON, KANS. Location.-The Verdigris River rises in the Flint Hills of Lyons and Chase Counties, Kans.,; and flows generally in a southerly direc- tion 340 miles to its confluence with the Arkansas River, about 51 miles northeast of Muskogee, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey /, maps for Muskogee, Pryor, Claremore, and Nowata quadrangles in Oklahoma, and for Independence, Fredonia, Eureka, and Emporia quadrangles in Kansas.) Existing project.-This provides for flood relief by channel clear- ing in Kansas and Oklahoma. The estimated cost, revised in 1936, was $231,800. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps of the vicinity of the project.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. It is doubtful that the condi- tions of local cooperation will be fulfilled. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-None by this office. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Considerablemileage was cleared in Wilson County, Kans., by the Civil Works Administration in 1933 and 1934. Proposed operations.--As local cooperation is not believed prob- able, no operations are proposed. No further reports will be sub- mitted until such time as the project becomes active. REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 988 16. OPTIMA RESERVOIR, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Optima Reservoir is located on North Canadian River,; about 604 miles above its mouth, near Optima, Okla. (See Sectional Aeronautical Chart, Trinidad and Wichita sheets, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-This provides for flood control in the North Canadian Valley in Oklahoma by the construction of Optima Reser- voir. The estimated costs, revised in 1937, are $6,500,000 for con- struction and $200,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been performed on this project. Proposed operations.-None. 17. CADDOA RESERVOIR, NEAR LAMAR, COLO. Location.-Caddoa Reservoir is located on the Arkansas River, 1,155 miles above its mouth and about 295 miles below its source, and about 18 miles above the city of Lamar, Bent County, Colo. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Lamar and Las Animas (Colo.) quadrangles, scale 1: 25,000.) Existing project.-This provides for flood control and water con- servation in Colorado and Kansas by the construction of Caddoa Reservoir. The estimated costs, revised in 1937, are $7,600,000 for construction and $5,200,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.--See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work was initiated on the preparation of plans and specifications. The costs were $156.60. There were no expenditures. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparationof plans and specifi- cations has been initiated. The costs to the end of the fiscal year were $156.60. There were no expenditures. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $150,000, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1938---------------------------------_ - $156. 60 New work: By contract: Foundation explorations--__ ---- 35, 000. 00 Hired labor : Foundation explorations__________________________ 4, 843. 40 Surveys ._____ 12, 000. 00 Soils laboratory work-_______ 23, 000.00 Design _, ________ -- ---------- _ 75, 000. 00 Total for all work . -____________________150,000.00 The additional sum of $X,500,000can be profitably expended during- the fiscal year 1940 as follows: RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 989 New work: Relocation of Santa Fe R. R. (including right-of-way)- - $2, 000, 000 Outlet works (including purchase of dam site) ---------- 1, 500, 000 Total for all work ---------- --- 3, 500, 000 With this expenditure of funds, it is expected that the project will be 28 percent complete on June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938___________________________ $156. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938____________________________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 156. 60 Net total expenditures --------------------------- ---- Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_ - - 150, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938______________ 150, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work _--------_ _---- -- ------- - - ------------- --- ------ -- $156. 60 Cost of m aintenance . . . . - .... - ..- ,.. . . .. . . - T otal exp ended .--- -- -- --------- . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .--............................. Allotted .....---------------------------------------.--- - - - - 150, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Departmnent Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938 _ $150,000. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------- 150,000. 00 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ -___ 156. 60 Balance available June 30, 1938_ ______________________ 149, 843. 40 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion _ of existing project 1_____ _ 12, 650, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940, for new work 1 - --------- 3, 500, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 18. FORT SUPPLY RESERVOIR, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Fort Supply Reservoir is located on Wolf Creek, the mouth of which is 470 miles above the mouth of North Canadian River, of which it is a tributary, and is about 12 miles west of Wood- ward, Woodward County, Okla. (See Sectional Aeronautical Chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-This provides for flood control in the North Canadian Valley in Oklahoma by the construction of Fort Supply Reservoir. The estimated costs, revised in 1937, are $5,000,000 for construction and $391,500 for lands and damages for flood control only. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results duriny/ fiscal year-Reqular funds.--Sur- veys, foundation explorations, enzineering studies. desiagns. and th 990 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 building of a camp for construction and a construction road were be- gun by hired labor. Core borings were completed by contract. Clear- ing and grubbing of the dam site was completed by hired labor. The cost during the year was $223,744.67, and the expenditures were $305,858.54, all for new work. Emergency Relief funds.-Surveys, foundation explorations, and building of a construction camp and road were begun by hired labor. The cost during the year was $87,178.91, and the expenditures were $72,184.88, all for new work. The total cost during the year for all funds was $310,923.58, and, the expenditures were $378,043.42. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Clearing and grubbing of the dam, site and a construction road are complete. Surveys, foundation ex- plorations, and construction camp are well under way. The project, as a whole, is 6 percent complete. At the end of the fiscal year, the total cost of the project, all for new work, was $310,923.58, of which $223.744.68 was from regular funds and $87,178.91 was from Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $378,043.42, of which $305,858.54 was from regular funds and $72,184.88 was from Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year plus accounts receivable, $1,424,715.05 ($1,406,899.93 regular funds and $17,815.12 Emergency Relief funds), will be applied as follows : Regular funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1.938----------------------------$28, 659. 60 New work by contract: Spillway excavation and embankment construction__ ------------------------------------------ 1, 250, 000. 00 New work by hired labor: Completion of camp construction, test embankment, and surveys--------------------------------------------- 75, 000. 00 Design of spillway and outlet works-_---_-- - _ 53, 240. 33 Total for regular funds --.------------------------ 1,406, 890. 93 Emergency Relief funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------------ 14, 855. 58 To be revoked-------------- --------- 2, 959. 54 Total for Emergency Relief funds- --- ____-___- ___-- 17, 815. 12 Total for all work------------------------------------1, 424, 715. 05 The additional sum of $2,391,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Spillway excavation and placing of embankment _____-- ___ $1, 000, 000 Spillway and outlet works -- __ - __________ 1,000, 000 Lands and damages ----------- _----------_-_ 391, 500 Total for all work ------------------------------------- 2, 391, 500 With this expenditure of funds it is expected that the project will be 76 percent complete on June 30, 1940. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 991 Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ _. -------------------------- $223, 744. 67 fCnt tf aint natrnc t Tne 30 1938 U VVML VL 111WHUICU LV UllC OV L .---------- -hAO- ---- ---- ---- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ----------- 223, 744. 67 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938---- .. ---------------------- 97, 445. 00 Net total cost to June 30, 1938-------------------------321, 189. 67 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------ 13, 328. 47 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938---------------------- 334, 518. 14 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938------------------------ 28, 659. 60 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 305, 858. 54 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------------------------1, 393, 571. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------1, 699, 430. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 -- Cost of new work...........----- ...- -------- -------------.. -------------- ------------ $223,744. 67 Cost of maintenance--------------------_- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Total expended------ - -------.------- ------------- -------------- ------------- 305, 858. 64 Allotted . ...---------..-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- 1, 699, 430.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937__ ----- $1, 130, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938- -______-- __--- __------------- _ 900, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for ______ __-- - ___-- ___ 2, 030, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments -------------- 330, 570. 00 Net amount to be accounted for _ 1, 699, 430. 00 Gross amount expended__---- ___--__-__--_$368, 383.27 Less reimbursements collected ----------------- 62, 524. 73 305, 858. 54 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ 1, 393, 571. 46 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 --- -__-_ $28, 659. 60 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 12, 945. 27 41, 604. 87 Balance available June 30, 1938 351, 966. 59 1---------------------, Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ---- ___- -___- __ ----- -- 13, 328. 47 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ____-----1, 365, 295. 06 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------- -------- 3, 605, 029. 54 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending -- - -- - -- -- - -- - -- -- - - -- -- - -- June 30, 1940, for new work 1 2, 391, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-------------------------- 87, 178.91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---------- 87, 178.91 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ------------------------ -- 138. 45 Net total cost to June 30, 1938__-- ------------- 87, 040. 46 101110--38-pt. 1---63 992 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938---_--,------- ------------ $14, 855. 58 Net total expenditures_...... ,, ------------------ 72, 184. 88 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- - 17, 815. 12 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---___---- 90, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .-. Cost of new work.------------................. .------ .....--............... .... -- $87, 178. 91 Cost of maintenance.........---- ----------- -- Total expended..------......---------------------------- ------------...........................-------------- 72, 184. 88 Allotted-----------.-..-- --- -------- .. - --------------------------- 90, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-- -------------------- ---- -- $155,000.00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 65,000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-------- --- -------- 90, 000. 00 Gross amount expended ------------------- -- $72,249.51 Less reimbursements collected--------------- --- 64. 63 72,184.88 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 ----------------- - 17, 815. 12 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ------------------------- 14, 855. 58 Balance available June 30, 1938------------------------ 2,959. 54 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR FORT SUPPLY RESERVOIR Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 .. _------------------------ $310, 923. 58 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ..-------- 310, 923. 58 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938------------------------------- 97,306. 55 Net total cost to June 30, 1938--------------------------- 408, 230.13 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----- ----------------- 13, 328. 47 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ...-------------------- 421, 558. 60 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------- __ --------- 43, 515.18 Net total expenditures---------------------------------- 378, 043. 42 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938__------------------------ 1, 411, 386. 58 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938- ----- --- 1, 789, 430. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work -................ $310, 923.58 Cost of maintenance............ ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Total expended ......-.......- --_ _ -_____---. _ _- _ ___... ...- 378, 043.42 Allotted-......... .. ...------- 1, 789, 430. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------------------- $1,285,000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938------------------------------------- 900,000.00 Amount to be accounted for --- _---------- 2, 185, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 993 Deductions on account of revocation of allotments ------ _--_ _$395, 570. 00 Net amount to be accounted for- ------------- 1, 789, 430. 00 Gross amount expended__----------------------$440, 632. 78 Less : Reimbursements collected-...-__ $62, 589. 36 Receipts from sales ...------- -------- 62, 589. 36 378, 043. 42 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-------------------- 1, 411, 386. 58 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938___------------ $43, 515.18 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------- 12, 945. 27 56, 460. 45 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------- 1, 354, 926. 13 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 --------------------- - 13, 328. 47 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938_ --------- 1,368, 254. 60 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion ------ ------------ ----- - - - -- ----- - of existing project 1---- 3, 605, 029. 34 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending 1 -- - -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- June 30, 1940, for new work __ 2, 391, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 19. GREAT SALT PLAINS RESERVOIR, SALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Great Salt Plains Reservoir is located on the Salt Fork of Arkansas River 93.5 miles above its mouth, and about 12 miles east of Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Okla. (See sectional aeronauti- cal chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000). Existing project.-This provides for flood control and incidental benefits in Oklahoma, by the construction of Great Salt Plains Reser- voir. The estimated costs, revised in 1938, are $3,273,000 for con- struction and $480,000 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year-Regular funds.-Sur- veys, foundation explorations, engineering studies, designs, and the building of a camp for construction and a camp road were begun by hired labor. Core borings were completed by contract. The cost during the year was $121,545.71, and the expenditures were $119,378.67, all for new work. Emergency Relief funds.-Foundation explorations and borings and the construction of a camp have been underway. The cost during the year was $13,551.44, and the expenditures were $8,451.47. The cost during the year for all funds was $135,097.15, and the expenditures were $127,830.14. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys, foundation explorations, engineering studies, and designs are nearing completion. Building of a construction camp has been started. The project as a whole is 4 percent complete. At the end of the fiscal year, the total cost of the project, all for. new work, was $135,097.15, of which $121,545.71 was from regular funds and $13,551.44 was from Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $127,830.14, of which $119,378.67 was from regular funds and $8,451.47 was from Emergency Relief funds. 994 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year plus accounts receivable $1,013,938.58 ($975,890.05 regular funds and $38,048.53 Emergency Relief funds) will be applied as follows: Regular funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938___--------------------- $32, 104.11 New work by contract: Spillway excavation and embankment construction_------------------------------------- 650, 000. 00 New work by hired labor: Completion of camp construction .................. 117, 412. 02 Design of spillway and outlet works---------------- 60, 000. 00 Unallocated balance_---- ---------------------- 116, 373. 92 Total for regular funds------------------------------975, 890. 05 Emergency Relief funds: Accounts payable June 30, 1938------ 13, 277. 94 New work by hired labor: Outstanding obligations for camp construction ------------------------------------ 7, 307. 61 To be revoked---------------------- ------------- 17, 462. 98 Total for Emergency Relief funds --------- 38, 048.53 Total for all work _-------------------------------- 1, 013, 938. 58 The additional sum of $1,867,392.98 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1940 as follows: New work: Spillway and outlet works---------------_____ $1,387, 392. 98 Lands and damages-------------------------------------- 480, 000. 00 Total for all work--------- ----------- __ 1, 867, 392. 98 With this expenditure of funds it is expected that the project will be about 80 percent complete on June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_ ---- -- __---------- $121, 545. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ..... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 121, 545. 71 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 ----------------- - -____18, 238. 35 Net total cost to June 30, 1938--__-- ---- -__ 139, 784. 06 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938----- ----- __- ____11, 698. 72 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 -- --------- ___ ___-- 151, 482. 78 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 .------..- ______ __ - 32, 104. 11 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 119, 378. 67 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938__----------------------- 964. 191. 33 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------_____ 1, 083, 570. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----- - --------------------- --------------------------- $121,545. 71 Cost of maintenance........-- Total expended---------------- --..................-------------- -------------- -------------- 119,378. 67 Allotted---------....... ------ ------------------------------------------------- 1,083, 570. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 995 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------------------------------------ $153, 570. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938-9---------------------------------- 930, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------------- _-__ 1, 083,570.00 Gross amount expended- -- --------------- .. . $121, 274. 51 Less reimbursements collected__- ....... 1, 895. 84 119, 378. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -- __ ------------------- 964, 191. 33 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---- ------- $32, 104. 11 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---....-------- 5, 926. 60 38, 030. 71 Balance available June 30, 1938-- --------------- - --- 926, 160. 62 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ____-- _---- ---- --- 11, 698. 72 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938--_ _-_ -- -- 937, 859. 34 Amount (estimated)- - required - - - - - - -- to be appropriated for completion of - - -- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - existing project 2, 644, 700. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - --- - -- - -- -- - -- - - 30, 1940, for new work -- 1, 867,3 92.98 1 Exclusive of available funds. EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-----------_------------ $13, 551. 44 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ---- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_--------- 13, 551. 44 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938---- .... --- -------- 8,177. 97 Net total cost to June 30, 1938----------------- -- 21, 729. 41 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938_--___ -------------- 13, 277. 94 Net total expenditures --------- _--_-----_-_----- _8, 451. 47 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -------------------- _----- 38, 048. 53 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------ 46, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work---------- ...............----..........---------------------....................................---------------------- $13, 551.44 Cost of maintenance -------------------------------------------------- Total expended..........-------------------------------............................--------............. 8,451.47 ..............------------------- Allotted-----------------------------------------------------------------------46, 500.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937------------------------- -- ------ $76,500. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------- 30, 000. 00 ..-------... Net amount to be accounted for--------- 46, 500. 00 Gross amount expended------------------------------------ 8, 451.47 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938 -- ---------------- 38, 048. 53 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938------------- $13,277. 94 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------7, 307. 61 20, 585. 55 Balance available June 30, 1938 ------------- - 17, 462.98 996 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR GREAT SALT PLAINS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 ----- -.-------------- $135, 097. 15 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_.._.__..._.__.._ _ -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938 ---.--- 135, 097.15 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938 -------------------------- 26, 416. 32 Net total cost to June 30, 1938..----_______ __------------ 161, 513.47 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938_ -------.--.. -__ ---- 11, 698.72 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938_.- ------------- 173, 212. 19 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------------------. -- 45, 382. 05 Net total expenditures ....----..- --....... _... 127, 830. 14 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938----- ... _ -_----_----- 1,002, 239.86 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------ -____ 1,130, 070. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work----- -----------------------------------------------------$135, 097. 15 Cost of maintenance -------------- ------------ ------- ------ ------------ Total expended------------------.................. ----.....-------------- ------------- ------------ 127, 830. 14 Allotted----------------------- --- ------------------------------------- 1 130, 070.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937__--- - -..- ____ __--_,__---__ $153, 570. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 11, 1938---------- --------------------------- 930, 000. 00 Amount allotted from July 19, 1937 (Emergency Relief Administra- tion) ------------------------------------------------- 76, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for- ----------------- - 1, 160, 070. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment --------------- 30, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--- ------- _______ _ 1, 130, 070. 00 Gross amount expended ------------------- $129,725.98 Less reimbursements collected___---------- 1, 895. 84 127, 830. 34 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938___--------------------1,002,239. 86 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938__ _____---__ $45, 382. 05 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 13, 234. 21 58, 616. 26 Balance available June 30, 1938 ---------------------- 943, 623.60 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938-- ------------------------ 11, 698. 72 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938---------- - 955, 322.32 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of 1- - -- -- -- -- - -- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- -- - -- - existing project 1, 867, 392.98 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1 30, 1940, for new work _-----------_ 1, 867,392. 98 x Exclusive of available funds. 20. HULAH RESERVOIR, CANEY RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Hulah Reservoir is located on the headwaters of Caney River, which enters Verdigris River 78.5 miles above its mouth; near Bartlesville, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Pawhuska and Sedan quadrangles.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 997 Existing project.-This provides for flood control on Verdigris River Valley in Oklahoma and for water-supply purposes. The estimated costs of the project are $3,840,000 for construction and $1,404,500 for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results duringfiscal year.-Preliminary surveys and foundation explorations were completed. Engineering studies have been initiated. The costs during the year were $14,000 and the ex- penditures were the same. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Constructionhas not been started on this project. Preliminary surveys and foundation explorations are complete. The cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $14,000, and the expenditures were the same. All costs were for new work. Proposed operations.-No operations are proposed during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938 -------------------------- $14, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 __ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938------------- 14, 000. 00 Net total expenditures-----__-------- -----------. 14, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------- __ -- 14, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work ..------- Cost of m aintenance..- .- -- - - . .-------------- -------------. ----- ------ . .------------- . - -- - - - - - - - - - -------------- $14,000 ------ Total expended--------- -------------- ----------------------------------------- 14, 000 Allotted------------------------...................................-------..... .....--------------------------- 14, 000 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937_---------------------------- 14, 000. 00 Gross amount expended---------- - - _____- $14, 236.18 Less reimbursements collected--____------------- 236. 18 14, 000.00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project------------------------------------ 5,230,500.00 21. BLACK RIVER, POPLAR BLUFF, MO., TO KNOBEL, ARK. Location.--On both banks of Black River, 140 to 209 miles above its mouth, in Butler County, Mo., and Clay County, Ark. The project extends from Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 500,000 and scale 1:62,500.) Existing project.-This provides for.the protection of people and property in agricultural communities by the construction of a leveed floodway in Missouri and the construction and enlargement of levees in Arkansas. The estimated costs of the entire project, as given in the authorizing act, are $1,972,000 for construction, and $632,000 for 998 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 lands and damages. The estimated costs, revised in 1937, for the Arkansas portion of the project, are $775,610 for construction and $18,000 for lands and damages. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 102, 73d Cong., 1st sess., which in- cludes the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. It has been determined that local interests will not meet the requirements of local cooperation for that portion of the project in Missouri. General assurances on a portion of the project in the Central Clay Drainage District in Arkansas were approved by the Secretary of War on November 10, 1937. Rights-of-way have not yet been furnished by Central Clay Drainage District. Local cooperation on the remainder of the project in Arkansas, is believed probable. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys and borings for 24 miles and plans and specifications for 16 miles of the project were completed. The total cost during the fiscal year was $4,155.03 and the expendi- tures were $3,844.17, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done. Of the 46.5 miles of levee embankment in the project, surveys for 24 miles and plans and specifications for 16 miles are complete. Work required to complete the project consists of surveys, prepa- ration of plans and specifications for the remainder of the project and construction of the entire project. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $4,155.03 and expenditures were $3,844.17, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $771,765.83, will be applied to accounts payable and the early completion of that portion of the project lying in the State of Arkansas consisting of the construction of levee embankment and drainage structures by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938----------------------------- $4, 155. 03 Cost of maintenance to June 30,1938_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----------- 4, 155. 03 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938--- 7------------------------ 75.91 Net total cost to June 30, 1938---------------------- 4, 230. 94 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 386. 77 Net total expenditures---------------------------------------- 3, 844.17 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_--------------------------771, 765. 83 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---------------- 775, 610. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 .............. Cost of new work--------------------.............----......-------------- $4, 155. 03 ----------.......................-----------..... maintenance ............... Cost ofexpmaintenanded------------.............. Sotal . ---------... ..... ------------ .. ..... ........ ----------------------------3,844. ..... ... .. -.. 17------ Allotted.---------- ------------------------------------------------------ 775, 610.00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 999 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937-- --------------------------------- $61, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938__-------- ------------------- 714, 610. 00 Amount to be accounted for______--------------- 775, 610. 00 Gross amount expended--------------------------$3, 923. 66 Less reimbursements collected------------ ----------- 79. 49 3, 844.17 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938---------------------- 771, 765. 83 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ------------- $386. 77 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------------35. 50 422. 27 Balance available June 30, 1938__---- 71, 343.56 7------------------- 22. SKAGGS FERRY, BLACK RIVER, EAST OF POCAHONTAS, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the Black River, 79 to 108 miles above its junction with the White River, south and east of Pocahontas in Randolph County, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission allu- vial valley map, scale 1: 500,000 and scale 1: 62,500). Existing project.-This provides for the protection of people and property in agricultural communities by the construction of levees. The estimated costs of the project, revised in 1937, are $100,000 for construction and $12,000 for lands and damages. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 102, 73d Cong., 1st sess., which in- cludes the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances were ap- proved by the Secretary of War on October 16, 1937, and rights-of- way obtained were accepted by the Chief of Engineers on February 11, 1938. Operations and results during fiscal year-Regular funds.-Sur- veys, design, and specifications for the embankment and drainage structures were completed. Construction of the embankment was be- gun April 5, 1938, by contract, the contractor placing 111,994 cubic yards during the fiscal year. Construction of the culverts was begun by contract June 3, 1938. The cost under regular funds was $26,576.29 and the expenditures were $25,423.93 all for new work. Emergency Relief funds.-All operations under these funds were for the construction, by contract, of the levee embankment. The cost under emergency relief funds was $3,781.38 and the ex- penditures were $3,145.26, all for new work. The total cost during the year for all funds was $30,357.67, and the expenditures were $28,569.19, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The entire project is under con- tract. Of the estimated 376,000 cubic yards of embankment in the project 111,994 cubic yards have been placed. The project as a whole is 27 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project consists of placing the remainder of the embankment and completion of the drainage struc- ture. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $30,- 357.67, of which $26,576.29 was from regular funds and $3,781.38 1000 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 was from Emergency Relief funds, all for new work. The expendi- tures were $25,423.93, regular funds, and $3,145.26, Emergency Relief funds, a total of $28,569.19. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year plus accounts receivable, $72,066.93 ($62,212.19 regular funds and $9,854.74 Emergency Relief funds), will be applied to accounts payable and the early completion of the project by construction of levee embankment and drainage structure by contract. Cost and financial summary REGULAR FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $26, 576.29 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938~- -_.- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_--__------ 26, 576. 29 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938-------- -_----------_--- _ 636. 12 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938----------------------- 27, 212. 41 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------- -------- 1, 788. 48 Net total expenditures---- _________________ ---------- 25,423. 93 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 --------------------------- 61, 576. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 .-------- __ 87, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work--------------....................................---------------..-------------..... ............. ........... ------------- $26, 576. 29 Cost of maintenance.. .......... ............ ---.................------........ ........... ..............-- Total expended -----.... - -------------- ------------------------------------ --- 25, 423.93 Allotted-------------------------......................... I .....-------------- .............--------------............-------------- 87, 000. 00 -.............------------ Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937----------------------------- ----- $87, 000. 00 Gross amount expended----- ----- ----- $29, 413. 50 Less reimbursements collected -- ------------------ 3, 989. 57 25, 423.93 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938__ -------------- - 61, 576.07 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 --------------- $1, 788. 48 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----------- 22, 311.21 24, 099. 69 Balance available June 30, 1938--___ ---------- ---- 37, 476.38 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938------------------------------ 636. 12 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938 ------------- 38, 112. 50 EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1938-- ..------------------- $3, 781. 38 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 ------ .. Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938----- ----- 3, 781. 38 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ----- 36.12 6--------------------- Net total expenditures_ ----- _---------------- __3, -- 145. 26 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938 -------... --------- 9, 854. 74 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------------ 13, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1001 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost ofnew work-----------............--------.....---------------------------------------.............. 38 $3, 781. Cost ofmaintenance......- ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- Total expended-----.............---------------------------------------------------------.............. 3,145.26 Allotted----- ---- I--------------. -------- ------------- ----- - 13, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937-------------------------------------- $13, 000. 00 Gross amount expended-------------------------- $3, 604. 73 Less reimbursements collected......----------------------- 459. 47 3,145. 26 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938-----------------------.. . 9, 854. 74 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938---------------- $636. 12 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------ 9, 218. 62 9, 854. 74 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR SKAGGS FERRY, ARK. Cost of new work to June 30, lo0------------------ --- 30, 357. 67 !' N^ - of .- ms. inf-nr ~nn ^ T .,, o'21 - costL U il1tllne Lt 30U , 100~nt J u..--..................... U Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_ ------ - 30, 357. 67 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1938--------------------------636. 12 Gross total costs to June 30, 1938 ....------... ---........... 30, 993. 79 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938 ------- _---_---------- 2, 424. 60 Net total expenditures_-.__._.__-..... --- ---- --- 28, 569. 19 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938_-------------_------- - 71, 430. 81 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938--------------- 100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work.........- ..----------.--- . - $30, 357. 67 Cost of maintenance---------............------------ ---------.--.----- ---------.-------------. Total expended........-- -- .---- _ _.._....._.........._. ------.-.-. .. 28, 569.19 00 Allotted-- - 100, 00. Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 19, 1937________------- - - _ _________ $100, 000. 00 Gross amount expended------- --------------- $33, 018. 23 Less reimbursements collected ---------------- _ 4, 449. 04 28, 569.19 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ .... __ ___ _____ 71, 430. 81 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938-------------- $2, 424.60 Amount covered bv uncompleted contracts ------__--.. 31. 529.83 33, 954. 43 Balance available June 30, 1938 ____.....__---- ------ 37, 476. 38 Accounts receivable June 30, 1938 ------------------------------ 636. 12 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1938-------------- 38, 112. 50 1002 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 23. NEWPORT, WHITE RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the White River, 258 miles above its mouth, at Newport, in Jackson County, Ark. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 500,000 and 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-This provides for the protection of people and city property by the construction of a levee at Newport, Ark. The estimated costs of the project, revised in 1937, are $287,000 for con- struction and $15,000 for lands and damages. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 102, 73d Cong., 1st sess., which includes the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances obtained were approved by the Secretary of War on October 16, 1937. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Surveys, designs, and specifications for the concrete floodwall, drainage structures, ands embankment were completed. The total cost during the fiscal year was $16,711.01 and the ex- penditures were $18,680.41, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done. Work remaining to complete the project consists of the plac- ing of approximately 706,000 cubic yards of embankment; construc- tion of about 3,290 linear feet of reinforced concrete floodwall and drainage structures. The total cost of the project to the end of the fiscal year was $16,- 711.01 and expenditures were $18,680.41, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year, $213,319.59, together with an anticipated allotment of $55,000, will be applied to accounts payable June 30, 1938, and completion of the project by construction of levee embankment, concrete floodwall and drainage structures by contract. Cost and financica summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938_-- --------------- $16, 711. 01 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_- -- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938--------- 16, 711. 01 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938_-----------------_ -------- 5, 272. 61 Net total cost to June 30, 1938--------------------- 21, 983. 62 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938___------------------------ 3, 303. 21 Net total expenditures ----------------- __ ____-18, 680. 41 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938--------------------------213, 319. 59 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938-------------232, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 -------------------------- Cost of new work----------------.....................................--------------...... $16, 711.01 Cost of maintenance-.------.. --------------- - ------------- -------------- -------------- Total expended------................-------------..---- --------------......---------------------............ 18, 680. 41 Allotted-----------.....--------------------------- --------------------------- 232, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1103 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------- ------------------ ---------- $232,000.00 Gross amount expended__-- $20, 421. 81 Less reimbursements collected_ ------ ----------- 1, 741. 40 18, 680. 41 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------- 213, 319. 59 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938----------------$3, 303.21 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- --------. 3. 40 3, 306. 61 Balance available June 30, 1938---------------------- 210, 012. 98 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- existing project 1- - - 5 000. 00 55, 1 Exclusive of available funds. 24. VILLAGE CREEK, WHITE RIVER AND MAYBERRY DISTRICTS, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of White River, 230 to 255 miles above its mouth, beginning about 2 miles southeast of Newport, in Jack- son County, Ark., and extending downstream to a point about 5 miles west of Tupelo, Woodruff County, Ark. (See Mississippi River Com- mission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 500,000 and scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-This provides for the protection of people and property of an extensive agricultural area by the construction of a levee in the Village Creek, White River, and Mayberry levee districts. The estimated costs of the project, revised in 1938, are $723,100 for construction and $85,000 for lands and damages. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. No. 102, 73d Cong., 1st sess., which in- cludes the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 8. General assurances obtained were approved by the Secretary of War on November 12, 1937. Operation and results during fiscal year.-Surveys and borings for the entire project, and plans, designs, and specifications for 12 miles of the project were completed. The total cost during the fiscal year was $8,346.55 and the expendi- tures were $22,728.51, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction work has been done. Surveys and borings for the entire project, 19.5 miles, and plans, designs, and specifications for 12 miles are complete. Work required to complete consists of the preparation of plans and specifica- tions for the remainder of the project and construction of the entire project. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $8,346.55 and the expenditures were $22,728.51. All costs and expenditures were for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the year $700,371.49, will be applied to accounts payable and the early completion of the project by construction of levee embankment and drainage structures by contract. Cost and flnancia s ummary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938__--- ---------- -------- $8, 346. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938_ - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938- ........ - 8, 346. 55 100'4 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Undistributed costs June 30, 1938__-------------------- --- $14, 492. 92 Net total cost to June 30, 1938_--------__------ - 22, 839. 47 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------- 110. 96 Net total expenditures -- __--_ -------------- 22, 728. 51 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938-------------------------- 700, 371.49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938---- _--. -- - 723, 100. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work...------.--------------.. --------------------------- ------------- $8, 346. 55 Cost of maintenance.............------------- -------------- -----------------........-------------------...........---.........----------- Total expended-------- --------------------------------------------------- 22, 728.51 Allotted -------------- --------------------------------------------------- 723, 100.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937----------------- ---------- --------- $340, 000. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938------ -- --------- 383, 100. 00 Amount to be accounted for -------------------------- 723,100. 00 Gross amount expended_-------------------------- $22, 935. 29 Less reimbursements collected------------- ----- 206. 78 22, 728. 51 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938--------------------- 00, 371. 49 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938_ .----------- - $110. 96 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts _-__.____- 7. 47 118. 43 Balance available June 30, 1938-------------------------- 700, 253. 06 25. ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN (FLOOD CONTROL ACT OF JUNE 28, 1938) Location.-These improvements are located on tributaries of the Arkansas River, and are in the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma. More definite locations of'the individual items are given in the fol- lowing paragraph. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, ap- proved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin, as set forth in Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, Seventy-fifth Congress, first session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable, and authorized the sum of $21,000,000 for reservoirs, for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan, the reservoirs to be selected and ap- proved by the Chief of Engineers, subject to the provision that the authorization shall include the Canton Reservoir on the North Canadian River in Oklahoma, as set forth in House Document No. 569, Seventy-fifth Congress, third session. The reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan are listed below: RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1005 Location Total esti. mated cost Reservoir Canton--...--------.......... On North Canadian River (mile 393 above the mouth) near Canton, $8, 625,000 Okla. . On Cimarron River (mile 17 above the mouth) near Mannford, Okla., Mannford---------........... 7, 900, 000 and about 20 miles west of Tulsa, Okla. ------- Oologah............. On Verdigris River (mile 90 above the mouth) near Oologah, Okla.... 8, 345, 000 Tenkiller Ferry...... On Illinois River (mile 13 above the mouth) northwest of Vian, Okla__ 12, 390, 000 Wister....--.........On Poteau River (mile 59 above the mouth) near Wister, Okla--------........ 6, 560, 000 Blue Mountain...... On Petit Jean River (mile 60 above the mouth) near Blue Mountain, 5, 900, 000 Ark. On Fourche La Fave River (mile 58 above the mouth) near Nimrod, Nimrod-----------............. 2, 863, 000 Ark. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accomplished on the projects. Proposed operations.-Duringthe fiscal year 1939 definite project plans will be prepared. The sum of $1,818,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1940 for the initiation of construction on reservoirs to be selected by the Chief of Engineers. 26. WHITE RIVER BASIN (FLOOD CONTROL ACT OF JUNE 28, 1938) Location.-These improvements are located on tributaries of the White River and are in the States of Arkansas and Missouri. More definite locations of the individual items are given in the following paragraph. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, ap- proved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin, as set forth in Flood Control Committee Document No. 1, Seventy-fifth Congress, first session, with such modifications thereof as in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers may be advisable, and author- ized the sum of $25,000,000 for reservoirs, for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan; the reservoirs to be selected and approved by the Chief of Engineers. The reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan are listed below: Total Reservoir Location estimated cost ------ On Black River (mile 255 above the mouth) near Clearwater, Mo....... $10,912, 000 Clearwater.......... Water Valley........ On Eleven Point River (mile 15 above the mouth) near Water Valley, 9, 044, 000 Ark. Bell Foley-..........On Strawberry River (mile 25 above the mouth) near Bell Foley, Ark_ 5, 363, 000 --------- On North Fork River (mile 1 above the mouth) near Norfork, Ark...... Norfork............. 11, 327, 000 Lone Rock.......... On Buffalo Fork River (mile 1 above the mouth) near Lone Rock, Ark. 11, 422, 000 On Little Red River (mile 65 above the mouth) near Greers Ferry, Greers Ferry--........ 7, 179, 000 Ark. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accomplished on the project. 1006 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Proposed operations.-During fiscal year 1939; definite project plans will be prepared. The amount of $2,533,850 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1940 for the initiation of construction on reservoirs to be selected by the Chief of Engineers. 27. LUGERT-ALTUS RESERVOIR, NORTH FORK OF RED RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Lugert-Altus Reservoir is located on the North Fork of Red River near Altus, Okla. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Okla- homa City sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938,. authorized the construction of the Lugert-Altus flood control and reclamation reservoir on the North Fork of the Red River in Okla- homa at an estimated cost of $2,497,000 on the following basis as to division of the cost of construction: (a) The Chief of Engineers shall report to the President on or be- fore November 1, 1938, the value of said Lugert Reservoir as a flood- control works, and the value so reported shall be the maximum amount authorized to be appropriated as a charge against any funds appropriated and available for the construction for flood-control projects. (b) The remainder of the estimated cost of such Lugert Reservoir, namely, the estimated total cost of the reservoir, less the amount re- ported by the Chief of Engineers as the value of said reservoir as a flood-control project, is also authorized to be appropriated out of the special fund in the Treasury of the United States created by the act of June 17, 1902, and therein designated "the reclamation fund" for the construction of said Lugert Reservoir for reclamation and irri- gation as reported in Senate Document No. 153, Seventy-fifth Con- gress, third session, and as further authorized by the last paragraph on page 37 of Public Act No. 497, Seventy-fifth Congress, third ses- sion, providing that the construction of said Lugert Reservoir and Altus reclamation project shall not be undertaken until the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of the Interior join in an agreement as to the division of cost of the construction of the said reservoir. Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been performed on this project. Proposed operations.-The report on the flood-control value of the reservoir will be completed in the fiscal year 1939. 28. DENISON RESERVOIR, RED RIVER, TEX. AND OKLA. Location.-Denison Reservoir is located on Red River, 751 miles above the mouth of the river and 5 miles northwest of Denison, Tex. (See U. S. Geological Survey Maps for Denison, Tex., and Tisho- mingo, Okla., quadrangles; scale 1: 25,000.) Existing project.-This provides for flood control and other bene- ficial water uses, by the construction of Denison Reservoir. The esti- mated cost of the project is $54,000,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. (See H. Doc. No. 541, 75th Cong., 3d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1007 Local cooperation.-See page 8. Operations and results during fiscal year.--None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No construction has been per- formed on this project. Proposed operations.-None in fiscal year 1939. The sum of $4,- 000,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1940 for new work, consisting of surveys, engineering studies, foundation explora- tions, land appraisals, purchase and options for rights-of-way, and for railroad relocation. 29. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS AND SURVEYS FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the year was $58,601.91, the expenditures were $52,809.56. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $227,190.44, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1939 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The addi- tional sum of $400,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1940. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1938--------------------------- $58, 601. 91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1938 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1938_-- ....... __ 58, 601. 91 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1938-------------------------- 5, 792. 35 Net total expenditures ------------------- 52, 809. 56 Unexpended balance June 30, 1938------- ------------------ 227,190.44 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1938 ------- ___-- 280, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 Cost of new work-------.......-- -- ------------------------------------------ $58, 601.91 Cost of maintenance ...... ---- ----- ........... ..------------ -------- -........-. Total expended-----------------.................. --- ---------------------------------------- 52, 809. 56 Allotted-----------.....................-----------------------------------------------------.............. 280, 00. 00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved July 19, 1937------ -------------------- ------ $60, 000.00 Amount allotted from War Department Civil Appropriation Act ap- proved June 11, 1938---......------------------------------ 220, 000.00 Amount to be accounted for------------- ------- -_- 280, 000. 00 Gross amount expended- ------ - -------- ----- $125,034.33 Less reimbursements collected ------------------- 72, 224. 77 52, 809. 56 Balance unexpended June 30, 1938_ _...-----.----- 227,190.44 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1938 ....-----.....--.. $5, 792.35 --- Amount covered by uncompleted contracts _--_----- 1, 623. 43 7, 415. 78 Balance available June 30, 1938-.........-..-.....-- - 219, 774. 66 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1940: - -- For new work 1 - - - ------ - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 400, 000. 00 For maintenance 1 Total 1 - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 400, 000. 00 SExclusive of available funds. 101110-38--pt. 1-64 1008 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 30. OTHER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED Estimated costs (act) Present estimated costs Present indications as to whether 1 require- Projects ments of Construc- Lands and Construe- Lands and local coop- tion damages tion damages eration will be met by local interests ARKANSAS RIVER, MAIN STEM AND MINOR TRIBUTARIES Kaw, in Kay County, Okla., construction $32, 500 $32, 500 ------------ No. of levee on right bank of Arkansas River. Near Fort Gibson, in Muskogee County, 7, 900 $1, 080 33, 600 $2, 000 No. Okla., construction of levees on left bank of Arkansas River. West of Morrilton, in Pope and Conway 603, 000 53, 000 603, 000 40, 000 No. Counties, Ark.; improvement of existing levees on left bank of Arkansas River. Clarksville, in Johnson County, Ark.; con- 70,000 1-----I------- 70, 000 --....-.---- No. struction of levee on the right bank of Spadra Creek. Hutchinson, in Reno County, Kans.; leveed floodway to north of Arkansas , 603, 00 350, 000 1, 597, 100 12, 603,, 000 1 00 35, 000- 1,350, 00 No. River to divert Cow Creek. Wichita and Valley Center, in Sedgwick 2, 603, 100 1, 597,100 2,603,100 1, 597, 100 No. County, Kans.; levees, floodway, and channel improvements on Arkansas River, Little Arkansas River, and Chis- holm Creek. Big Slough to Belle Plaine, in Sedgwick 1, 650, 200 232, 000 1, 650, 200 232, 000 No. and Sumner Counties, Kans.; levees along Arkansas and Ninnescah Rivers and leveed floodway to divert Cowskin Creek. GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER Florence, in Marion County, Kans.; levees 17, 000 17, 000 ------------ No. on right bank of Cottonwood River, a tributary of the Grand (Neosho). Cottonwood Falls, in Chase County, 7, 200 ............ 7,200 ------.....----- No. Kans.; levees on right bank of Cotton- wood River. Emporia, in Lyon County, Kans.; levees 22, 700 22,700 ------------ No. on left bank of Cottonwood River. Neosho Rapids, in Lyon County, Kans.; 38, 900 38,900 ----------- No. levees on left bank of Grand (Neosho) River. In Lyon County, Kians.; levees on right bank of Grand (Neosho) River west of 237, 100 38, 400 237, 100 38, 400 1No. Neosho Rapids. Hartford, in Lyon County, Kans.; levees 43, 200 ............ 43, 200----------- No. on right bank of Grand (Neosho) River. Burlington, in Coffey County, Kans.; 27, 000---------- 27, 000 ----------- No. levees on right bank of Grand (Neosho) River. Leroy, in Coffey County, Kans.; levees 9, 600 9, 600 ----------- No. on left bank of Grand (Neosho) River. Neosho Falls, in Woodson County, Kans.; 32, 400 32, 400 --------- No. levees on right bank of Grand (Neosho) River. Humboldt, in Allen County, Kans.; levees 19, 300 19, 300 No. on left bank of Grand (Neosho) River. Chetopa in Labette County, Kans.; levees 28, 600 28, 600 No. on right bank of Grand (Neosho) River. In Cherokee County, Kans.; levees on left 234, 000 54, 000 234, 000 20, 000 No. bank of the Grand (Neosho) River to the east of Chetopa. VERDIGRIS RIVER West of Fredonia, in Wilson County, 189, 900 16, 900 189, 900 16, 900 No. Kans.; construction of levees on left bank of Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris. West of Benedict, in Wilson County, 195, 000 19, 700 195, 000 19, 700 No. Kans.; construction of levees on right bank of Verdigris River. I No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on these projects. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1009 30. OTHER FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED--Continued Estimated costs (act) Present estimated costs Present _ indications as to whether require- Projects' ments of Construc- Lands and Construc- Lands and local coop- tion damages tion damages eration will be met by local interests VERDIGRIS RIVER--continued West of Elk City, in Montgomery County, $81, 400 $8, 800 $81, 400 $8, 800 No. Kans.; construction of levees on right bank of Elk River, a tributary of the Verdigris River. Caney Creek, Washington County, Okla., 157, 600 13, 300 157, 600 7, 500 No. and Chautauqua and Montgomery Counties, Kans.; levees on right bank of the creek, which flows into Caney River, a tributary of the Verdigris. SALT FORK OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER Blackwell, in Kay County, Okla.; con- 50,000 ............ 50,000 ---------- No. struction of levees on right bank of the Chikaskia River, a tributary of the Salt Fork. East Poplar Bluff and Poplar Bluff, in 800 546, 209, 400 546, 800 209, 400 No. Butler County, Mo.; construction of leveed diversion floodway on east side of Black River. Little Black River, in Butler and Ripley 754, 900 65, 100 900 754, 65, 100 No. Counties, Mo., and in Clay and Ran- dolph Counties, Ark.; construction of levees on left bank of river. Big Bottom, in Independence County, 128, 700 19, 800 128, 700 19, 800 No. Ark.; construction of levee on left bank of White River near mouth of Black River. 1No funds have been allotted and no work has been done on these projects. Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda Congress tion Altus Project, Okla..... Flood Control Com- - - -- - ---- -- -- '- ' --- ' -'- ---- mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1938. Apishapa River, Colo.__ Flood Control Act, -------------' ------------------- June 22, 1936. Do.......--------- Flood Control Act, -------------- " ------------------ June 28, 1938. Arkansas River and trib- Flood Control Com- - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------- " utaries, flood protec- mittee resolution, tion at Conway levee Feb. 10, 1938. and drainage district No. 2, Conway County, Ark. Arkansas River, Craw- Flood Control Com- ------------- -------------'------- ford County levee mittee resolution, district, Ark. June 28, 1937. Arkansas River, Little Flood Control Com- -- -- ------ - "--'---------------- ---- Rock to Pine Bluff, mittee resolution, Ark. Mar. 19, 1937. Arkansas River in Se- Flood Control Act, --- --- ----- -----------------'----- quoyah and Haskell Aug. 28, 1937. Counties, Okla. Do----------... ---- Flood Control Com- i-------------- mittee resolution, June 11, 1937. ---------------------r--- Arkansas River, Okla., Flood Control Act, --------------- levees at Tulsa and June 22, 1936. West Tulsa. 1010 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. R ion Congress Arkansas River and Flood Control Act, . Fourche Bayou in vi- Feb. 8, 1936. cinity of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Ark. Do_.- .------. -- Flood Control Act, -- -- -- -- -- --- --- --- --- --- -- - June 22, 1936. Beaver River, Okla-.... Flood Control Act, ---- ---- ---- ---- - --- -- -- - --- --- Aug. 28, 1937. Big Mulberry Creek, Flood Control Act, ---- ---- ---- ---- - --- ---- ---- --- Ark. June 22, 1936. Big Mulberry Creek, Flood Control Act, ---- ---- - --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Crawford County, May 6, 1936. Ark. Big Piney Creek, Pope Flood Control Act, ---- ---- I- ----- and Johnson Counties, Aug. 28, 1937. Ark. Black River, Ark. and Flood Control Act, --------------------- Mo. June 28, 1938. Braman Reservoir, Okla_ Flood Control Act, Apr. 21, 1938 ----------------------- Unfavorable. June 22, 1936. Caddo Lake Dam and ....--- do .------------ ------------------------ Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, La. and Tex., on Red River. Cadron Creek, Ark ..... Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Chikaskia River, Okla., Flood Control Act, Apr. 21,1938 ------------------------ Do. levees south of Au- June 22, 1936. twine. Cimarron (Dry) River, ...--- do...-----------. Union County, N. Mex. Cimarron River, Okla. Flood Control Act, and Kans. Aug. 28, 1937. Cossatot River, Sevier Flood Control Act, County, Ark. May 6, 1936. Cossatot River, Ark .. __ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Cow Creek, Kans__..... ....do ............. ----- ----- --- ------------------------ Cuchara River, Colo _-- ...----do-............--- -- - -- - -- - ----------------------- Eagle Town Reservoir, -....do .............. -- - - -- -- -- ------------------------ Okla. Eufaula Reservoir, Okla_ ....do .........------ ----- ---- ---- r------------------------ Fort Gibson Reservoir, ....do----------------. ,------,------------ ----- Okla. Fountaine Que Bouille (Fountain) River and Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. -- ------ --- tributaries, Colo. Fountaine Qui Vouille Flood Control Act, --------------.......------------------- River, Colo. June 28, 1938. Fourche La Fave River, Flood Control Act, .--... ------.... ----------- in Perry, Yell, and Aug. 28, 1937. Scott Counties, Ark. Fourche La Fave River, ....----do--------------- ...............-------------...............--------------.. "The Narrows" in Scott County, Ark. Grand (Neosho) River -..... do---............---... ---------...--------- and tributaries, Okla., Kans., Mo., and Ark. Grand (Neosho) River, Flood Control Act, Morris County, Kans. June 22, 1936. Grand (Neosho) River Sec. 7 of Flood Control reservoirs (supplemen- Act, June 22, 1936. tal 308 report). Grouse Creek, Kans .. Flood Control Com- mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1938. Huerfano River, Colo_. Flood Control Act, ---- ---- ---- ---- --- June 22, 1936. Illinois Bayou, Pope Flood Control Act, 1== """ --- --- --- --- --- --- County, Ark. Aug. 28, 1937. Jefferson-Shreveport Flood Control Act, --- --- --- --- --- -- - Waterway, Tex. and June 22, 1936. La. Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act, .............. Waterway, Tex. and Aug. 30, 1935. La., enlargement of existing project and establishment of reser- voir on Cypress River above Jefferson. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1011 .Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recommenda- Congress Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act, Waterway, Tex. and Aug. 26, 1937. La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, including water-supply reser- votrs in Cypress and Black Cypress Rivers. Jefferson-Shreveport River and Harbor Act, Waterway, Tex. and June 20, 1938. La., thence via Red River to Mississippi River, survey for navi- gation, flood control, power, and irrigation, including water-sup- ply reservoirs in Cy- press and Black Cy- press Rivers. Kenton Reservoir, Cim- Flood Control Act, arron River, Okla. June 22, 1936. Kiamichi River, Okla.__ Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Lightning, Labette, and Flood Control Com- Flat Rock Creeks, mittee resolution, Kans. Apr. 13, 1938. Little River, Ark ....... Flood Control Act, May 6 1936. Do ................. Flood Control Act, .-- - - - - - June 22, 1936. Long's Canyon, Colo.... Flood Control Act, Mar. 29, 1938 - June 28, 1938. flannford Reservoir, Flood Control Act, Okla. June 22, 1936. _-- - - - - - Markham Ferry Reser- do................. ....---- voir, Okla. - - - - - - - - North Canadian River, Flood Control Act, !.. . . ...... Okla. and Tex. Aug. 28, 1937. North Canadian River, Flood Control Com- House 569, 75th Cong., Favorable. N. Mex., Tex., and mittee resolution, 3d sess. Okla., Canton Reser- Apr. 2, 1936. voir. Oolagah Reservoir, Okla. Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Palarm Creek, in Faulk- Flood Control Act, ner and Pulaski Coun- Aug. 28, 1937. ties, Ark. .a.2,13 Pease River and tribu- Flood Control Act, .... . . . . . ------------------------ taries, Tex. June 22, 1936. do ... Pensacola Reservoir; ----------- .... Okla. ----------------------- Petit Jean River, Scott Flood Control Act, -- - - - - - - and Logan Counties, May 6, 1936. -- - - - - - - - --- --- --- ----- - --- Ark. Petit Jean River, Ark._- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Point Remove Creek, .....-- do.............. --------------------- Ark. Poteau River, Ark ..... S-----do..C........A..... D o_.------ ------ Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Poteau River, Le Flore Flood Control Com- County, Okla. mittee resolution, tion, Feb. 10. 1938. Purgatoire (Picket Wire) Flood Control Act, River, Colo. June 22, 1936. Red River, Ark......... ..... do....------------ Do.----------------- Flood Control Act, --------------- ------------------------ May 6, 1936. --------------- ------------------------ Red River, Ark., La., Rivers and Harbors --------------- Okla., and Tex., for Committee resolu- navigation, flood con- tion, Feb. 25, 1938. trol, water power, and irrigation. 1012 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1938 Status of all investigations for flood' control, called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document No. Recomn Congress Red River, La., east Flood Control Act, ------------------- bank of, from hill line June 28, 1938. at south bank of Loggy Bayou, along Loggy Bayou and Red River to Coushatta Bayou, Red River Parish. Salt Fork of Red River ..... do.......---------- and tributaries, Okla. Salt Fork River, in vi- Senate committee res- cinity of Cherokee, olution, Jan. 27. Okla. 1938. Do.......-------- Flood Control Com- mittee resolution, Feb. 10, 1938. Sans Bois Creek,Haskell Flood Control Act, andLatimer Counties, Aug. 28, 1937. Okla. Six Mile Creek, Logan Flood Control Act, -------------------- County, Ark. June 28, 1938. South Canadian River, Flood Control Act, ------------------ Okla. Aug. 28, 1937. South Canadian River, Rivers and Harbors ------ _-,,-------,-- N. Mex., Tex., and Committee resolu- Okla., improvement tion, June 15, 1938. for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation, and con- struction of dams on upper section. Sulphur River, Ark..... Flood Control Act, -------------------- June 22. 1936. Do ....._-------. Flood Control Act, ------------------- ------------------- ------------------ Aug. 28, 1937. Sulphur River, Tex .... Flood Control Act, ----------------- June 22, 1936. Do................. Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Sulphur River, Ark., River and Harbor Act, and Tex., improve- June 20, 1938. ment for navigation, flood control, and water power. Table Rock Reservoir, Sec. 7 of Flood Control Mo. (supplemental 308 Act, June 22, 1936. report). Tenkiller Ferry Reser- Flood Control Act, voir on Illinois River, June 22, 1936. Okla. Verdigris River, Kans___ .....do_.. ------------------- -------------------- Walnut Bayou, Little Flood Control Act, ------------------- -------------------- River County, Ark. Aug. 28, 1937. Washita River, Okla _-.. -....do- .----------- ------------------- ------------- r------ Washita Valley, Okla._- Flood Control Com- ------------------- ----------------- r--- mittee resolution, April 14, 1937. White River, Ark., Wild Flood Control Com- Cat Shoals. mittee resolution, May 11, 1938. Wild Cat Shoals Reser- Sec. 7 of Flood Control voir, Ark. (supple- Act, June 22, 1936. mental 308 report). Wister Reservoir on Flood Control Act, Poteau River, Okla. June 22, 1936. FINDING LIST SHOWING THE SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS REPORT BY DISTRICTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 River and Harbor Board_ ----- ------- ---------- 45--------- SBoston, Mass------_ ---------- --- 47 Providence, R. I------- ------------ --- 96 New York, N. Y ----------------------------------- 156 Binghamton, N. Y---------------------------------- 287 Philadelphia, Pa ------------------------------------ 295 Baltimore, Md------------------------------------- 362 Washington, D. C ---------------------------------- 420 Norfolk, Va--------------------------------------- 453 Wilmington, N. C --------------------- ---- 498 Charleston, S. C__------------------------------------ 548 Savannah, Ga -------------------------------------- 577 Jacksonville, Fla _ __________....-- -- _____ __-- _ 605 Mobile, Ala--------------------------------------- 685 New Orleans, La., first district----------------------- 766 New Orleans, La., second district------------------------ 831 Galveston, Tex-__.------------- 836 Mineral Wells, Tex-_ ----- 893 Vicksburg, Miss------------------------- ---- 895 Memphis, Tenn_------------------------------------- 934 Conchas, N. Mex------------------------ ----------- 956 Little Rock, Ark_-----_______- -_________------_ 961 St. Louis, Mo---------------------------- ----- ----- 1013 Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minne- apolis, Minn --------------------------- ----------------- 1046 Rock Island, Ill ---------------------------------------- 1075 St. Paul, Minn--------------------------------------------- 1.097 Chicago, Ill --------------------------------------------- 1112, 1507 Kansas City, Mo-------------- 1153 Omaha, Nebr-------------------------- --------------- 1174 Fort Peck, Mont --------------------------- ------------------ 1196 Nashville, Tenn---------------------- 1208 Ohio River, locks and dams and open-channel work Pittsburgh, Pa --------------------------------------------- ------------- _ 1232 1248 Zanesville, Ohio --------------------------- ---------------- 1291 Huntington, W. Va------------------------------ ---------- 1306 Cincinnati, Ohio----------------------------------------- 1338 Louisville, Ky---------------------------- 1357 Duluth, Minn ---------------------------------- ---------- 1398 Milwaukee, Wis---------------------------------------------- 1422 Detroit, Mich_ -------------------------------------------- 1528 Buffalo, N. Y---------------------------------------------- 1573 Los Angeles, Calif-_ ---------------------------------- 1642 San Francisco, Calif --------------------------------- 1668 Sacramento, Calif--- ----------------------- _----------- 1699 Portland, Oreg------------- -------------- ------------- 1725 Bonneville, Oreg-- -------------- ----------------------- 1828 Seattle, Wash----------------------------------------------- 1860 Honolulu, Hawaii---------------------------- ----------------- 1925 Puerto Rico----------------------------------------------- 1939 Surveys for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation _ _---_ 1952 1_ Investigations outstanding for navigation, flood control, etc--_----- _ 1957 California Debris Commission_-_ -------------------------- 1989 Mississippi River Commission_ -- -------------------------- 2009 Miscellaneous Civil Works--__----------------------------------- 2107 INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 A Abandonment and curtailment of river and harbor projects, review of reports-------------------------------- 1957, 2107 Abbapoola Creek, S. C., investigation ----------------- 576 1957 Aberdeen, Ohio, flood control_--- - ----.----- ____.. -- 1353 Absecon Creek, N. J., improvement_-- -------------- 353 Absecon Inlet, N. J.: Beach-erosion study------------------ _ . . 2120 Improvement--------------------------------- 351 Investigation---_ -------------------------------- 360 1957 Academy Creek, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement__ 591 Acushnet River, New Bedford Harbor, Mass., improve- ment------------------------------------------- 100 Adams Levee Unit, Ind., flood control____-__-----__ ----- _ 1395 Administrative expenses, emergency relief funds------------------ Advanced funds for river and harbor improvement Agate Bay Harbor, Minn., improvement--------------------_-_ -.... 19 2008 1420 Alabama River, Ala.: Improvement_ --------------------------------- 725 Investigation----------------------------------- 765 1957 Alabama, State of, removal of water hyacinths from .-. 722, 823 Alafia River, Fla., investigation -- ----------- 680, 683 1957 Alameda Creek, Calif., investigation_ ------------ - -_ - 1698, 1957 Alamitos Bay, Calif.: Investigation---------------------------1654, 1957 Albany to Schenectady, N. Y., investigation of waterway- 273 Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, N. C. and Va., im- provement--------------------------------------- 476 Albemarle Sound, N. C., improvement of waterway to Norfolk, Va., via Pasquotank River___-------- 473 Alexandria, Va., improvement of Potomac River at 443---- Algoma Harbor, Wis., improvement___--------------------- 1445 Allapatchee River, Fla., investigation ----------------- 680 1957 Allegheny River, Pa. and N. Y.: Construction of locks and dams_ __----------- ------------ 1254 Improvement by open-channel work------------------------ 1267 Investigation-__ ----- _-------------- _----------1268, 1290, 1957 Allens Creek, Tex., investigation_--_-_---------- 890, 892 1957 Alligator Creek, Fla., investigation---.------------ ----- 680 1957 Alligator River, N. C., improvement of waterway via..- 477 Alloway Creek, N. J., improvement_--.------------ 359 _ Alpena Harbor, Mich., improvement------------------------ -- 1548 Alsea River, Oreg., investigation-__ _------------- ------- 1826, 1957 Altamaha River and Sound, Ga.: Improvement--------------------------------- 588 Investigation----------------------------------- 604 1957 Altus Project, Okla., investigation- ------------------- 1009 1957 M IV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Ambrose Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment-------------------------------------------- 88 Amelia River, Fla., investigation ----- ----- _- - 600 American River, Calif., investigation_-_ --_--- .------ - __ _1724, 1957 Amherstburg Channel, Detroit River, Mich., improve- ment ----------------------------------------- .------- 1542 Amite River, La.: Improvement---_ ---------------- 787 _ _ Anacortes Harbor, Wash., improvement ----------------- -------- 1887 Anacostia Park, D. C_ __-____..----___ ____-------------- 2112 Anacostia River, D. C.: Improvement---------------------------------- 421-- Investigation------------------------------------ 444 1958 Reclamation and development of the flats - -- ------ __ 2112 Anahuac Channel, Tex.: Improvement_ ---------- _ 867 Anchorage grounds, rules for establishment of---------------- ---- 2107 Anclote River, Fla.: Improvement--------------------------------- 674 Investigation ------------------------ _ _ ----------- 680 1958 Anderson, Ind., flood control at --------------------------------- 1377 Androscoggin River, Maine and N. H., investigation .-. 95 1958 Annapolis Harbor, Md.: Improvement--------------------------------- 398 Investigation__-------------------------------_ -- 402 Annisquam River, Mass., improvement_------------- 84 Apalachicola Bay, Harbor, and River, Fla.: Improvement of channel to St. Andrews Bay 700--------- Improvement of harbor in bay-__-_ _-688 -- Improvement of river, including the cut-off, Lee Slough, and lower Chipola River- --- ------ - 690 Improvement of waterway to St. Marks River 699 69 Investigation-.------------ ---- --------- 680, 755, 1958 764, 765 Apishapa River, Colo., investigation ------------------- 1009 1958 Appomattox River, Va.: Improvement---------------------------------- 469---- Investigation__ _ _496 - -- 1958 Appoquinimink River, Del., improvement------- ------- 359 Appropriations: Allotments under War Department Appropriation Act of Apr. 26, 1934---______ ----------- 24 Allotments under War Department Appropriation Act of Apr. 9, 1935------- ------------------- 24 Allotments under War Department Appropriation Act of May 15, 1936 -------------------------- 25 Allotments under War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act of July 19, 1937_ --- --- ------ - 27 Allotments under War Department Civil Appropri- ation Act of June 11, 1938 _------- --- - 34 - Miscellaneous civil works -- 15 2107 Permanent appropriations _-__-- --- --- - 17 Rivers and harbors and flood control_ -17 -.. - . Aqueduct, Washington, D. C., maintenance and repairof ----------- 2115 Aquia Creek, Va., improvement-----------_ ----------- 443--------- Aransas Bay and Pass, Tex.: Improvement at Port Aransas.__ _ . 877 ---- Improvement of channel to Corpus Christi (via Turtle Cove) -------------------------- ------ 877--------- Investigations---_ ------------------------------- 890 Arecibo Harbor, P. R.: Improvement_- - ---..-------------- 1945 Investigation___ ____1952 INDEX I Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Arkansas River, Ark. and Okla.: Flood Control at: Arkansas River Basin _ . . .. 1004 Caddoa Reservoir, Colo.... b__ . . 988 Dardanelle, Ark __ .. . . . __ . 977 Faulkner County, Ark ___ 978 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Okla __ 993 Little Rock, Ark _ _ 981 North Little Rock, Ark__ 982 North Little Rock to Gillett, Ark__ 950, 984 Improvement----------------------------- 935, 962 Investigation-_- 973, 1008, 1958 1009, 1010 Arroyo Colorado, Tex. and Colo., investigation ........ 890 1667, 1958 Arroyo Grande Creek, Calif., investigation__ - 1958 Arthur Kill, N. Y. and N. J.: Improvement------------------------------ 247 Improvement of channel to Raritan River - _ _ 253 Ashepoo River, S. C., improvement of waterway via..-- 570 Ashland Harbor, Wis., improvement- 1405 Ashland, Ky., flood control ---- 1352 Ashley River, S. C., improvement__ _ 566 Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, improvement_ 1593 Assateague Channel, Va., investigation_ 402 1959 Association of Congresses of Navigation, permanent inter- national _- - - - - - - - - - - - 2103 Atchafalaya River, La.: Improvement __ _ 827 Investigation 829 1959 Removing Snags and Wrecks_-_ 1021 Atlantic Gulf Ship Canal, Fla., improvement_ 616 Augusta, Ga., improvement of Savannah River below -- 581 Augusta, Kans., flood control_ ___. _ 987 Augusta, Ky., flood control___--_ -_- 1352 Aurora, Ind., flood control_____ __ 1353 Au Sable River, Mich., investigation-_-- -- 1571, 1959 B Back Cove, Portland Harbor, Maine, improvement --- 84 Back Creek, Md., improvement ._ 397 Back Creek, Va., improvement of channel to York River_ 441 Back River, Ga., improvement_ ... 591 Back River, Md., investigation___ 404 Back Sound, N. C., improvement__ 522 Back (Weymouth) River, Mass., improvement ......... 84 Bad River, S. Dak., investigation__. . 1195, 1959 Bakers Bay, Columbia River, Wash., improvemet- 1769 Ballona Creek, Calif., beach erosion study----------- 2120 Baltimore, Md.: Engineering district------------------------- 362 1------ Harbor and channels: Improvement_------------- 363 Investigation______ __ _ _ 402 1959 Banner, Ill., flood control__ 1134 Banning Canyon, Calif., investigation---- ---- 1668, 1959 Barataria Bay and Bayou, La., improvement.... 789 Bar Harbor, Maine: Improvement_.---------------------------- 84 Investigation ------------------------------- 85 1959 Barnegat Inlet, N. J., improvement-.---------------- 356 Barren Island Gaps, Md., improvement.. .._...... 375 VI INDEX VI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Barren River, Ky., improvement-_-_-_----_------ 1358 Barrington Harbor, R. I., investigation__ 146 Bartholomew Bayou, La. and Ark.: Improvement_ 916 Improvement of Louisiafa-Texas intracoastal water- way via _ _ _ 802 Investigation_ 932 1959 Bass River Harbor, Mass., investigation 145 1959 Bastrop Bayou, Tex., improvement_ - 889 Baton Rouge to New Orleans, La.: Improvment 774 Investigation_ _ 829 Battenkill, N. Y., investigation___ 286 1959 Battery, The, New York Harbor, N. Y., removal of shoal in Hudson River_ 213 Battle Creek, Calif., investigation__ __ _ 1724, 1959 Baudette Harbor and River, Minn.: Improvement-- 1420 Investigation --------------------- -------- 1421, 1959 Bautiste Creek, Calif., investigation_-_-_ 1668, 1959 Bay Creek, Ill., investigation__ 1097, 1959 Bay Ridge Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment __ _ ________ ___ - - - 195 Bay River, N. C., improvement 506 Bay Shore Harbor, N. Y., investigation_ 273 1959 Bayside Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_____ ____- _ 188 Beach Erosion Board_ 2119- Beach Haven Inlet, N. J., investigation_ 360 1959 Bear Creek and River, Calif., investigation_ 1724, 1957 Bear Creek, Ky., improvement_ 135& Beaufort Harbor and River, N. C.: Improvement of harbor__ __ 518 Improvement of waterways to Cape Fear River, including waterway to Jacksonville, N. C ------- 523 Improvement of waterway to Pamlico Sound via Core Sound__ 520 Improvement of waterway to New River-------- 523 Beaufort Inlet, N. C.: Improvement of Morehead City Harbor, N. C .... 530 Improvement of waterway to Norfolk, Va -------- 476 Investigation-_ _ _- 545 Investigation of waterway to Norfolk, Va -------- 496 Beaufort, S. C.: Improvement of waterway to Charleston-------- 570 Improvement of waterway to Savannah, Ga-_ - Improvement of waterway to St. Johns River, Fla__ Beaver Creek, Mont., Kans., Nebr., N. Dak., and S. Dak., 585, 605 585 investigation _ 1188, 1195, 1196, 1959 Beaver Dam, Wash., Ariz., Utah, and Nev., investiga- tion_ 1667, 1959 Beaverkill Creek, N. Y., investigation-_ 286, 361 1959 Beaver River, Okla., investigation----------------- 1010 1959 Beaver River, Pa., and Ohio: Improvement_ ----------------- 1253 Investigation.-- ____------------- ----- 1268, 1290, 1959 Belfast Harbor, Maine, improvement.----------- 84 Belhaven Harbor, N. C.: Improvement_------------------------------ 499 Investigation----------------- ------------ 545 INDEX VII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Belknap, Ill., flood control_ --------------------- __ __1395 Bell and Mertz Levee, Ill., flood control_ -___----_ ______-_ 1141 Belle Fourche, Cheyenne River, S. Dak., flood control__------- 1190, 1959 Belle Fourche River, Wyo., investigation ------------------------ 1195 Bellevue Conservancy District, Ohio, investigation...-- 1641, 1959 Bellevue, Ky., flood control-_---------____ -______ 1790 Bellingham Bay and Harbor, Wash., improvement-...... __ 1888 Bellows Pond area, N. Y., investigation---------- ----- 286 1959 Belpre, Ohio, flood control---------------------------- 1334 - -______ Benicia Harbor, Calif., investigation ------------------ 1696, 1959 Benton Harbor Canal, St. Joseph Harbor, Mich., im- provement ------------------------------------------------- 1470 Beresford Creek, S. C., investigation ------------------ 576 1960 Bernard Bayou, Miss., investigation_____-_--- -- 755 1960 Betsie Lake, Frankfort Harbor, Mich., improvement -------------- 1497 Beverly Harbor, Mass., improvement_ ....----- --- 84 Bidwells Creek, N. J., investigation----_-- - _ 360 1960 Big Black River, Miss., flood control_ ___________-_ 928 Big Blue River, Kans., investigation----- --------________ 1173 Big Deadmans Creek, Calif., investigation _ _ 1724, 1960 Big Elk Creek, Md., investigation -------------------- 420 1960 Big Horn Canyon Reservoir, MIont., investigation Big Horn River, Wyo., investigation_____--------_ _-_ ------------ _ 1195, 1960 1195, 1960 Big Lagoon, Fla., improvement of intracoastal waterway via---------------------------- ---------------- 705 Big Lake, Ill., flood control__----- ---------.----.---- ---- 1042 Big Marco Pass., Fla., to Naples, Fla., channel, improve- ment----------------- ---- -------------------- 644 Big Mulberry Creek, Ark., investigation --------------- 1010 1960 Big Pass, Fla., investigation __ -- __- __-----. 681, 682 Big Pigeon Bayou, La., improvement ___-- _______ 827 Big Piney Creek, Ark., investigation ------------------ 1010 1960 Big Sandy River, Ariz., investigation_ .__-___________-_____ 1667, 1960 Big Sandy River, W. Va., and Ky.: Flood control_ -____- __----------------------------- 1334 Improvement-- ------------------------------------- 1318 Investigation_ _________------------------------------_ 1338, 1960 Big Suamico River, Wis., improvement--_ __-______--_______ 1430 Big Sunflower River, Miss., improvement-------------- 910 Big Thoroughfare River, Md.: Improvement---------------------------------- 387 Investigation -- ---------------------------- 404 Big Timber Creek, N. J., improvement --------------- _ 339 Bill Williams River, Ariz., investigation _ _ _ 1667, 1960 Biloxi Harbor and Bay, Miss.: Improvement--_------------------------------- 744 Investigation------------------------ ---------- 755, 764 1960 Binghamton, N. Y., engineer district_----------------- 287 - Birch Creek, N. Y., investigation--------------------- 286 1960 Birch Creek, Oreg., investigation --------------------- 1859, 1960 Biscayne Bay, Fla., improvement_ ------------------- 637 Black Bayou, La.: Flood control_ - 925 Investigation---------------------------------- 829 1960 Black Cypress River, La., investigation-- ...- 917, 933, 973, 1011 Black Lake, Mich., improvement of Holland Harbor -------------- 1478 Blacklick Creek, Pa., investigation-__ ----------------- 1290, 1960 Black Rascal Creek, Calif., investigation_ ------------- 1724 1960 VIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Black River, Ark., Mo., and La.: Flood control.--- Improvement_- ---------- --. --------------------- - 997, 999 900, 966, 7 997 -.... .. .. Investigation-__ _------------------- ____973, 1010 1960 Black River, Lorain Harbor, Ohio, improvement---....---- ------- 1580 Black River, Mich., improvement...----------------------- ---- 1554 Black River, N. C., improvement.------------------ 542 --- Black River, N. Y., investigation_--- .------ _---------- 1641, 1960 Black River, Wis., improvement_- --- _--------------- ----- 1101 Black Rock Creek, Mass., examination and survey of waterway via----_----- ---------------- -------- 85 Black Rock Harbor and Channel, N. Y., improvement ----- ---- 1612 Black Rock Harbor, Conn., improvement-------------- 133 -- Blackstone River, R. I., and Mass., investigation------ ......-- 156 1960 Black Walnut Harbor, Md., investigation-------------- 403 1960 Black Warrior River, Ala., improvement--------------- 731 __-.... Blackwater Creek, Va., investigation------------------ 496 1960 Blackwater River, Fla., improvement----------------- 717 Blackwater River, Mass., and N. H., examination and survey of waterway via_ _----_--__-_------------- 85 Blackwater River, Va., improvement _---- ---_--. - 478 Blakely Dam, Ark,, investigation___ -1960 .------------.----- _ Blakely Mountain Reservoir, Ark., flood control .-------- - 929 Block Island, R. I.: Construction of harbor of refuge__--- -- 115---- 115 Improvement of Great Salt Pond_-14 - -- 144 Blood River, La., improvement------------------ -- 786 Bloomsburg, Pa., flood control- -419 .. _....... Bluestone Reservoir, New River, W. Va., construction-- ..---.... ---.. 1322 Boards: See also Commissions. Beach erosion __---------------- ------------ 2119 Engineers for Rivers and Harbors ----------------- 45 45 International: Lake Champlain board of control-------_ ------------ 2126 Lake of the Woods, board of control -------------------- 2129 Lake Superior, board of control--------------- ---- ----- 2128 Niagara River, special international--------------------- 2127 St. Croix River, Maine and New Brunswick, board of control ------ .....------------------ ------ 2126 St. Lawrence River, near Massena, N. Y., board of control----------------------------- ---------- - 2128 Shore protection board - ------------------ ---- .____---- 2119 Boca Ciega Bay, Fla., improvement_ ----------------- 672 Bodcau Bayou, La., flood control------------ --------- 925 Bodega Bay, Calif: Improvement--------- ----------------- ---------- 1687 Investigation -------- ----------------------- 1696 Shore protection study_ __-.---------- 2120 Boeuf Bayou, La., investigation-- ---------------- _ _ 836 1960 Boeuf River, La: Improvement ---------------------------------- 907 --- Investigation----------------------------------- 932 1960 Bogue Falia, La.: Improvement--------------------------- ----- 783---- Investigation___------------------------ 829 1960 Bois de Sioux River, S. Dak., flood control --------- ---------- 1109 Boise River, Idaho, investigation ------------------ 1859, 1960 Bonfouca Bayou, La., improvement. ----------- 780 ...... Bonnet Carre spillway -------- ------------------- ----------- 2089 Bonneville, Oreg., engineering district- ---- ------ - - - 1828 INDEX IX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Bonneville, Oreg., construction of dam at------------------------ 1829 Bon Secours Bay and River, Ala.: Improvement of intra- coastal waterway via___-- ---- ---.-.----------- 705 Boothbay Harbor, Maine, improvement--------------- 84 ---- Boston Canal, La., investigation-__- ----------------- 829 1960 Boston, Mass.: Engineering district-__- ---------.---- ------- - 47 -- Improvement of harbor___---_-_-- ------------ 62 1960 Investigation.---------- ------------------------- 85 Boundary waters: Between Lake of the Woods and Lake Superior, sur- veys and charting_ --------------------- _----------2121 Investigations and surveys: Lake Champlain_ --- _----_-------___.-------__ -- 2121 Lake of the Woods__-_ ------ --------.--.---- 2121, 2129 Rainy Lake, Minn., and Ontario-.---..------------ _ _ _ 2121 St. Lawrence River_ ----------------- ---------- ------ 2121 Supervision and inspections: Lake Champlain__ _.--_--__------------ ------------ 2128 Lake Superior_-------.-------------------- 2121, 2128 Niagara Falls_ ------------------ ______ _----- 2127 St. Croix River, Maine and New Brunswick, board of control_ --.------.-.---------------- 2126 St. Lawrence River---------------- ------------------- 2128 Bowman irrigation project, N. Dak., investigation---------------1184, 1195, 1960 Boyer River, Iowa, investigation_ _--------__-_------- Braman Reservoir, Okla., investigation--------. ----- _ 1010 - 1195, 1961 Brandywine River, Wilmington Harbor, Del., improve- ment-------------------------------------------- 308 Branford Harbor, Conn.: Improvement____ _-__------- 125._ Brazos Island Harbor, Tex.: Improvement-_- ------ - 882- Brazos River, Tex.: 'Improvement from Velasco to Old Washington.... 889 Investigations. -------------------------- 890, 892 1961 Brazos-Santiago Pass, Tex., improvement.. -- ---- - 882- - Breton Bay, Md., improvement-------_ .-- __ .-. _- 443 .. - Brevoort levees, Ind., flood control---- .. --------- _ _ 1372 Brewton, Ala., flood control at---_- -- ------ 755--------- Bridgeport Harbor, Conn.: Improvement_---- -___ 133--- Bridges: Construction across navigable waters_---------------------_ 2107 Rules governing opening of draws_------__ .... - __--- _ 2107 Broad Creek, Md., and Va.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 401 Investigation------------------------------------ 444 1961 Broad Creek River, Del., improvement__ --- ------ 401 Broadkill River, Del., improvement_ --- ------ 329 Broad Sound, Boston Harbor, Mass., improvement.. 62 Broadwater Creek, Md., investigation ----------------- 403 1961 Broadway Road, Va., investigation- --- _-------- 403 1961 Bromley, Ky., flood control-----------------_ ---- ------- 1353 Brookport, Ill., flood control_--__- ---------------------- 1392 Bronx Kills, N. Y., investigation--------------------- 273 1961 Bronx River, N. Y., improvement-_____-____________ 166 Broward County, Fla., waterway through, investigation- 684 1961 Browns Creek, N. Y., improvement ------------------- 272 Brule, Plaquemine Bayou, La., improvement----------- 818 Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement.._---------- 591 Buckhannon River, W. Va., investigation-_. - -.-- 1290, 1961 Budd Inlet, Olympia Harbor, Wash., improvement,-- ..-.. 1873 X INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Buena Vista, Ohio, flood control__------ ------------------ -_ 1353 Buffalo Bayou, Tex: Flood control-_---- - _----------------- -____ 886 Improvement of waterway to Houston.---------------- 862 Investigation ------------------- 892 Buffalo Creek, N. Y., investigation-- ------------- 1641, 1961 Buffalo, N. Y.: Engineer district_ -------------------- -1573 Improvement of Black Rock Channel and Tona- wanda Harbor __------ ------------ --------- 1612 Improvement of harbor__----- - -____-__ -- ____ 1606 Buffalo River, Miss., flood control_ --- ____-------_ 834 Bulkhead lines, establishment______----- ------ 2107 Bullard Creek, Minn., investigation_ --- _____------- ________ 1112, 1961 Bureau Creek, Ill., investigation--------________ ---- ___ 1097, 1961 Burlington Harbor, Vt., improvement- -_-______ 242 Burns Creek, Calif., investigation__ -- -_ _----_1724, 1961 Burnt River, Oreg., investigation-__- --------- ------_ 1859, 1961 Burr Creek, Conn., improvement___--- _____ _ 133 Burwells Bay, Va., investigation_---------------- 496 1961 Bushnelville Creek, N. Y., investigation ---------------- 286 1961 Butler Lake, Fla., investigation___--------- -- 680 Buttermilk Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_ --------------------------------------- 200 Buzzards Bay, Mass., improvement of Cape Cod Canal, Mass ------------------------------------------- 74 Byram River, Port Chester Harbor, N. Y., improvement__ 157 C Cache River, Ark., and Mo., investigation -------------- 956 1961 Cache River, Ill., flood control________ _______------------- 1395 Caddo Lake, Tex. and La., improvement by construction of dam at foot of_ -- -____ _______----- 932 Caddoa Lake Dam, investigation_----------------_ 1010 1961 Caddoa Reservoir, Colo., flood control ----------------- 988 Cadet Bayou, Miss., investigation --------------------- 755 1961 Cadle Creek, Md., investigation _ _ _ 403 1961 Cadron Creek, Ark., investigation --------------------- 1010 1961 Caillou Bayou, La. (Little), improvement Cairo, Ill., flood control------ -------------- _____794 --------- 1395 Calaveras River, Calif., improvement _- -- - _---------------- - 1704 Calcasieu Pass and River, La.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 819 Improvement of intracoastal waterway via ------------- 802 Investigation-__ ---------- ----- 829 California Debris Commission ------------------------------------ 1989 Caloosahatchee River, Fla.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 645 Investigation--------------------------------681, 682, 1961 683 Calumet Harbor and River, Ill. and Ind.: Improvement of harbor (South Chicago Harbor)----------- ---- 1515 Improvement of river_-____ _- ______-____----- 1113, 1515 Investigation__________________________________-----_ 1528, 1961 Calumet Lake, Ill., improvement_ ___-__-_______----- _ 1519 Calumet-Sag Channel, Ill.: Improvement---------------------------------------- 1113 Investigation- - -_ - __-_ 1130, 1528 1961 Cambridge Harbor, Md., improvement-_ 373--------373 Camden Harbor, Maine, improvement-_------- 84 - Canada Lake area, N. Y., investigation-------__ - 286 1961 INDEX XI INDEX a Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Canadian (South) River, N. Mex., construction of Con- chas Dam and Reservoir_ _ . 956 Canal Creek, Calif., investigation_____ - -- 1724, 1961 Canals: See also Waterways. Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal, N. C., improvement. 476 Benton Harbor Canal, St. Joseph Harbor, Mich., improvement___ 1470 Boston Canal, La., investigation___ 829 1960 Cape Cod Canal, Mass., improvement_ 74 Cascades Canal, Columbia River, Oreg_ 1838 Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, Del. and Md.: Improvement_------------------------ 311 Investigation_ -------- 361 Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Ill., improvement_ 1113 Company Canal, La., improvement of Louisiana and Texas intracoastal waterway via___ __ __ ___ 802 Dalles-Celio Canal, Oreg. and Wash., improvement_ 1842 Delaware and Raritan Canal, N. J., investigation_ _ 273, 360 1965 Dismal Swamp Canal, Va. and N. C., improvement waterway via____________________ 473 Drummond Lake Canal, Va. and N. C., improve- _ ment of waterway via_--------------________ 473 Estherville-Minim Creek Canal, S. C., improvement_ 555 Felsenthal Canal,-Ark. (Ouachita River), investiga- tion____----------------------------------- 917 Florida East Coast Canal, Fla., improvement ..... 618 Florida Ship Canal, improvement__ 616 Franklin Canal, La., investigation 829 Harvey Canals, La., improvement of intracoastal waterway via______________ 802 Hillsboro Bay, Fla., investigation_ 683 Houma,Terrebonne Ship Canal, La., investigation _ 829 1969 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill., improvement_ -- 1076 Industrial Canal, Ala., improvement of Mobile Har- bor, Ala_ - ___ ______________ __ _ 718 Interoceanic Canal, surveys _ __ _ _ _ _-- 2104 J. D. Young Canal, improvement of Oklawaha River, Fla_-- -- 613 Kyle and Young Canal, improvement of Oklawaha River, Fla __ 613 Lake Borgne (Violet) Canal, La., improvement -_- 779 Lake Charles Ship Canal, La., investigation ___. 829 Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash., improvement_ 1880 Le Claire Canal, Iowa, improvement_ _- 1046 Louisville and Portland Canal, Ohio River, Ky., en- largement -__ _ 1233 Miami and Erie Canal, Ohio, investigation_______ 1268 Miami Canal, Fla., investigation_____________ 683 New York State Barge Canal, N. Y.: Enlargement _ _ 232 Investigation___- 273 North New River Canal, Fla., investigation ___-- 682 St. Lucie Canal, Fla.: Improvement_------ ------------------- 646 Investigation____ 683 St. Marys Falls Canal, Mich., improvement___ Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis., improvement-- __-------------------------- 1441 101110-pt. 1-vol. 1-65 XII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Canals-Continued. Violet (Lake Borgne) Canal, La., improvement of Dupre Bayou_-------------------------------- 779 West Palm Beach Canal, Fla., investigation.... 683 Canaveral Harbor, Fla., investigation ----------------- 681 1961 Caney River, Okla., flood control_________-- - ----- _ 996 Canisteo River, N. Y., investigation------------------295, 420 1961 Cannelton, Ind., flood control-_______ -___-_______-- _______- 1382 Cannonball River, N. Dak__ _____-__- - - __-__-___ _ 1961 Cannon River, Minn., investigation___-_____--___ ___-_ 1112, 1961 -_ Canton Reservoir, investigation_______________- 1011 Cape Charles City Harbor, Va., improvement----------- 390 Cape Cod Canal, Mass.: Improvement---------------------------------- 74 Stony Point Dike, shore protection study_-----------------_ 2120 Cape Fear River, N. C.: Improvement above Wilmington-_ ----- 535 ____ 535 _I at and below Wilmington_ ----------- Improvement of Northeast Branch_ --------- 533 539 Improvement of waterways to Beaufort, N. C., in- cluding waterway to Jacksonville, N. C .......- 523 Improvement of waterway to Winyah Bay, S. C. 526 - Investigation_---------------- ---------------- 545, 576, 1961, 1962 600 Cape Lookout, N. C., improvement of harbor of refuge__. 544 Cape May, N. J., improvement of Cold Spring Inlet, N. J-------------------------------------------- 350 Cape Vincent Harbor, N. Y., improvement.--------------- _ __ 1634 Carlin Bayou, La., improvement_--_____-----------_ 811 Carquinez Strait, Calif., investigation----------------- _ _ _ __1696, 1962 Carrabelle Bar, Harbor and River, Fla.: Improvement------------------- --------------- 687 Investigation----------------------------------- 755 Carroll County, Ill., flood control_ - 1085 Carrolton, Ky., flood control -_____ ____---- - __------------ 1353 Carson River, Calif. and Nev., investigation --------------- _ 1724, 1962 Carter Lake, Iowa and Nebr., investigation-------------______ 1188, 1962 Carters Creek, Va., improvement---_ ---- - - 443 Cascade Locks, Columbia River, Oreg., bridges------------------__ 1840 Cascades Canal, Columbia River, Oreg--- - -- -- - - 1838 Caseys Pass., Fla., improvement_----------__- _ 659 Cashie River, N. C., improvement---- . -.----- _ 486 Catskill Creek, N. Y., investigation- ----------- 273, 286 1962 Cattaraugus Creek, N. Y., investigation--------------- ___ _1609, 1641, 1962 Cavallo Pass, Tex., improvement of channel to Port Lavaca_----------------------------------------- 875 Cayuga Creek and Lake N. Y., investigation _----_ 295 1641, 1962 Cazenova Creek, N. Y., investigation_ __-____ __ ______--_ 1641, 1962 Cedar Bayou, Tex., improvement________________ _ 868 Cedar Bay to Thoroughfare Bay, N. C., improvement_ _ 516 Cedar Creek, Conn., improvement__-- ---- __-- 133 Cedar Creek, Iowa, investigation_ --- - - ---------- _ _-- _ 1097, 1962 Cedar Creek, N. J., investigation_ -- ________------_ 360 1962 Cedar Keys Harbor, Fla., improvement--------------- 679 Cedar River, Wash., investigation_--------------- ---- 1924, 1962 Ceredo, W. Va., flood control ------- -__- ______- -__ _--------1327 Chagrin River, Ohio, investigation_.-- __ -------_ _ --- _ 1641, 1962 Champlain Lake, N. Y. and Vt.: Burlington Harbor, Vt., improvement. --------- 242 International Board of Control-..-_---- --------- 2126 INDEX XIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Champlain Lake, N. Y. and Vt.-Continued. Narrows, improvement_ _ 240 Plattsburg Harbor, N. Y., improvement------ 272 Port Henry Harbor, N. Y., improvement- Rouses Point, improvement__ - 272 272 Surveys and charting______ 2121 Channels. See Canals and waterways. Chariton River, Iowa and Mo., investigation-------- 1173, 1962 Charles River, Boston, Mass., improvement---------- 62 Charleston, S. C.: Engineering district_ _ _____ ... _ 548 Improvement of harbor--- ---------------- 562 Improvement of waterway to Beaufort -- -- 570 Improvement of waterway to Winyah Bay -...... 555 Investigation_______.__ 576 1962. Charlevoix Harbor, Mich.: Improvement- -- _------------ --------- 1502 Investigation___________ ___ ___ __ _ 1506 Charlotte Harbor, Fla.: Examination and survey improvement..--- ---- 658 Investigation-__---------------- 681 1962 Charlotte (Rochester) Harbor, N. Y.: Im provem ent. __________ ______ ._ ......... _ 1623 Investigation____ _ ___ .____._ 1640, 1962 Charts and maps, northern and northwestern lakes.--.- 2108, 2121 Chatham-Point Gammon, Mass., beach erosion investi- gation-_._ -------- -------------------- 2120 Chattahoochee River, Ga. and Ala.: Flood control- - _... ...-.- .. ..- 698 Improvement below Columbus___._.........._._ 696 Investigation___________ ______- - _- - - - - 755, 764 1958, 1962 Cheat River, W. Va., investigation-------------------- 1290, 1962 Cheboygan Harbor and River, Mich.: Improvement of harbor - -. .___ _ 1546 Cheesequake Creek, N. J., improvement__............ 272 Chefuncte River, La.: Improvement. ---------------------------- 783 - -- Investigation_,-- _---------------------- -_ 829 1962 Chehalis River, Wash.: Improvement-------------------------------- 1863 Investigation___ ____ _______ ___-- __ _ 1924, 1962 Chelsea River or Creek, Mass., improvement..__...... 48 Chemung River, N. Y., investigation__._.__.._... 295, 420 1962 Chenango River, N. Y., investigation__ _ __...___ 295, 420 1962 Chena Slough, Alaska, flood control__ . _ 1923, 1925 Chequamegon Bay, Ashland Harbor, Wis., improvement 1405 Cherry Creek, Colo., investigation 1195, 1962 Cherrystone Channel to Cape Charles, Va., examination and survey of channel connecting Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal, N. C. and Va., im- - 403 provement_ _ 476 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Del. and Md.: Improvement .. .. _ __ 311 Investigation____ ____ ______-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . 361 1962 Chesapeake Bay, Md. and Va.: Investigations__ _ __ ___ ________________ 361, 403, 496 Thimble Shoal, improvement________________ 458 York Spit, removal of shoals opposite_-_------- 363 Chester River, Md., improvement.-.---------------.. 401 XIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Chester River, Pa., improvement -------------------- _ 359 Chetco Cove and River, Oreg., investigation_ --------------- _ 1773, 1826 1962, 1963 Chevreuil Bayou, La., investigation_------- ------- _ 829 1963 Cheyenne River, S. Dak., flood control____________ ______________ 1190 Chicago Harbor and River: Improvement of harbor_____________-______________________ 1510 Improvement of river-_ - - __-- - -_1513 Improvement of South Chicago Harbor -------------------- _ 1515 Investigation-- __________________ ___ ----------- 1528, 1963 Chicago, Ill., engineering district _________________ __________ 1112, 1507 Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Ill., improvement-- ------------ 1113 Chickasaw Creek, Ala., improvement ------------------ 724 Chickasawha River and tributaries, Miss., investigation 755, 765 1963 Chicopee River, Mass., investigation ------------------ 156 1963 Chikaskia River, Okla., investigation------------------_ 1010 Chilo, Ohio, flood control__ __---------------------------- _ _ 1353 Chincoteague Inlet and Bay, Va.: Improvement of bay ------------- - ----------_ 391 Investigation---------------- ------------------ 403 1963 Waterway on coast of Virginia, improvement ..... _ 401 Waterway to Delaware Bay, improvement--------- 336 6 Chincoteague Island, Va., investigation-------------------___ 1959, 1963 Chino River, Calif., investigation_____________________- -____1667 Chipola River, Fla.: Improvement of lower river_____________ ________- 690 Improvement of upper river___________ __________ 693 Chittenango Creek, N. Y., investigation--------------------_ 1641, 1963 Chocolate Bayou, Tex., improvement- Choctawhatchee Bay and River, Fla. and Ala.: - 889 Improvement of East Pass Channel______________ 713 Improvement of river-------_----_______ ________ 754 Improvement of waterway to Pensacola Bay, Fla___ 703 Improvement of waterway to West Bay, Fla 702 702... Investigation__----------------------------------- 764 1963 Shore protection study of East Pass Channel_-------- __ __ 2120 Choptank River, Md.: Improvement_ ----------------- _________ 401 Investigation _ - - 403 Choptank River to Little Choptank River, Md., water- way, improvement----- _ 374 Chouteau, Nameoki, and Venice Drainage and Levee District, Ill., flood control- _---- ------- .---- - 1039 Chowan River, N. C., investigation_ _ __ __ __ __ __ __ ___ __ 496 1963 Christina River, Del., improvement of Wilmington Har- bor--------------------------------------------- 308 Chuckatuck River, Va., investigation-__- ____ -- _______- 496 1963 Chunky Creek, Miss., investigation _ 755, 765 1963 Cimarron River, N. Mex., Okla., and Kans., investiga- tion -__ ------------ 1010, 1011 1963 Cincinnati, Ohio, engineering district__- ----- _ _---------------_ 1338 Cincinnati, Ohio, flood control ---------------------------------- 1350 Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry at Matapeake, Md., exami- nation and survey of channel at entrance ------------ 403 Claiborne Harbor, Md., improvement_______________ 401 Clarion River, Pa., investigation__________________________ 1290, 1963 Clark Hill Reservoir, Ga., investigation--------------_ 604 1963 Clarksville, Ind., flood control______________________________ 1395 Clatskanie River, Oreg.: Improvement ------------- - - - -- 1751 Investigation ---------------------- 1826, 1963 Clear Creek, Ill., flood control------------------ ---- - 1030 INDEX XV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Clear Creek, Tex., improvement__ __________ 870 Clear Lake, Ill., flood control_______ 1141 Clearwater Harbor, Fla.: Improvement of channel to Tampa Bay--------- 672 Investigation_------------------------------ 681 1963 Clearwater River, Minn., investigation- 1112, 1963 Cleveland Harbor, Ohio: Improvement ----------------------------- 1585 Investigation_---------------------------------- 1369, 1963 Cleves, Ohio, flood control_____________------------- 1352 Clinch River, Tenn. and Va., improvements------------ 1226 Clinton Harbor, Conn., investigation------ 145 1963 Clinton, Ind., flood control_ 1395 Clinton River, Mich.: Improvement _--------------- ------------ 1556 Investigation___________------- -------- 1573, 1963 Cloverport, Ky., flood control 1395 Clyde River, N. Y., investigation__ 295 1641, 1963 Coal Creek, Ill., flood control_ 1041 Coal Grove, Ohio, flood control_ 1352 Coan River, Va., improvement 443 Cockrells Creek, Va., improvement 443 Cocoa, Fla., investigation_____ 681 1963 Cocodrie Bayou, La., investigation_ 836 1963 Codorus Creek, Pa., flood control_ 407 Coenties Reef, New York Harbor, N. Y., removal_..... 202 Coeur D'Alene Lake, Idaho, flood control_ 1917 Cohansey River, N. J., improvement- 348 Cohasset Harbor, Mass., investigation__ 85 1963 Cohocton River, N. Y., investigation_ 295, 420 1963 Cold Spring Inlet, N. J., improvement 350 Coldwater River, Miss., improvement- 916 Colfax Cut-Off, La., flood control_ 926 Collinsville, Ala., flood control _ 763 Colorado River, Tex. and Ariz., investigation 890, 892 1667, 1963 Columbia, Ill., flood control_ 1036 Columbia, La., flood control__ ___ 927 Columbia River, Oreg. and Wash.: At Bakers Bay, Wash., improvement- Bonneville, Oreg., construction of dam at_ - - 1769 1829 Bridges at Cascade Locks_____ 1840 Cascades Canal____ 1838 Celilo Falls to Snake River, including tributaries, improvement from_________ 1844 Celilo Falls to The Dalles Rapids, improvement Chinook, Wash., to Head of Sand Island, improve- -- 1842 m ent_. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1770 Flood control of basin - - - - - - - - - - 1774-1808 General statement regarding_ - - - - - - - - - - 1740 Investigation - - - - - - - - - - 1773, 1826, 1854, 1924, 1963, 1964 Mouth, improvement - .- - - - - - - - - - - 1740 Mouth to Willamette River, improvement_ - - - - - - - - - - 1746 Vancouver to Bonneville, improvement__ - - - - - - - - - - 1828 Wenatchee to Kettle Falls, Wash., improvement. - - - - - - - - - - 1909 Colville River, Wash., investigation_ - - - - - - - - - - 1924, 1964 Commencement Bay, Wash., improvement-- --- 1875 Commerce for calendar year 1937__ Commissions: See also Boards. California Debris Commission__...- -_ .. .___ 1989 XVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Commissions-Continued. Mississippi River Commission__...... ......... 2009 Permanent International Association of Congresses of Navigation - ----- __ _ .--- 2103 Company Canal, La., improvement of Louisiana and Texas intracoastal waterway via_......__........_._ 802 Compton Creek, N. J.: Improvement .. . .. . . ..------------------- 265 Investigation-___ _ _------------------- 273 1964 Conchas Dam and Reservoir, N. Mex., construction .... 956 Conchas, N. Mex., engineering district _......._.... . 956 Conecuh River, Ala.: At Brewton, Ala., flood control- ------------- 757 Improvement.. 754 Conemaugh River, Pa.: Flood control____ ________ 1278 Investigation___ __ __ __ __ _ __ _ ... ..... 1268, 1290, 1291, 1964 Conewango Creek, N. Y., investigation_----------- 1290, 1964 Coney Island Channel, N. Y., improvement.-------- 192 Coney Island Creek, N. Y., improvement-_--------- 193 Congaree River, S. C.: Improvement ----------------------- 559--------- Investigation____ 577 Congresses of Navigation, Permanent International As- sociation of ---------- ------------------ 2103 Conneaut Harbor, Ohio: Improvement _-- .- -- -.....- 1597 Investigation_____. __ 1639 Connecticut River, Mass. and Conn.: Flood control - 146-154 Improvement above Hartford, Conn- 144 Improvement below Hartford, Conn----- 120 Investigation_ . . . 145, 156 1964 Consolidated cost and financial summary............ 22 Contentnea Creek, N. C.: Improvement_------------------------------ 513 Investigation ------------------------------ 545, 548 196 Cooper River, N. J., improvement------------------ 359 1964 Cooper River, S. C., investigation--- ----------- 576 Coosa River, Ga. and Ala.: At Rome, Ga., flood control__-_------------ 758 Improvement------------------------------ 728 Investigation_____ __------------------- 765 1957, 1964 Coosaw River, S. C., improvement of waterway via .... 570 Coos Bay, Harbor, and River, Oreg.: Improvement of entrance to bay and harbor----- 1728 Improvement of river------------ ---------- 1731 Investigation___------------------------ 1773, 1826, 1964 Coquille River, Oreg.: Improvement------------------------------ 1727 Investigation_----------------------------- 1826, 1964 Cordova Harbor, Alaska, improvement ------------ 1899 Corea Harbor, Maine, improvement_---------------- 47 Core Sound, N. C., improvement of waterway to Beau- fort Harbor--------------------------------- 520 Corkscrew River,.Fla., investigation.....___-__ 684 1964 Corney Bayou, La., improvement------------------ 916 Cornucopia Harbor, Wis., improvement------------ 1404 Coronado Beach, Calif., beach-erosion investigation- 2120 INDEX XVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Corpus Christi, Tex.: Improvement of channel to Aransas Pass----.---- 877 Improvement of intracoastal waterway to the Mis- sissippi River------------------------------- 802, 844 Investigations _------ ------ --........... -- 890 1964 Corsica River, Md., improvement-.----------------_ -401 Cossatot River, Ark., investigation------------------932, 1010 1964 Cost and financial summary, river and harbor works..- 22 Cottonwood Creek, Calif., investigation___----------------- _ 1724, 1964 Cotaco Creek, Ala., investigation_ ----- _______------------- 1232, 1964 Council Bluffs, Iowa, flood control at------_____-_____ -____- - 1189 Courtenay, Fla.: Channel improvement_-- ---------- _ 624---------- Investigation ------------------------------------ 681 Covington, Ky., flood control_--- --------- ____-- __--------- 1352 Cowan Creek, Ohio, investigation___----________ __-.--___ 1357 Cow Creek, Calif., investigation-----------.... Cow Creek, Kans., investigation-___--- -------------- ---------- 1724, 1965 1010 1965 Cowlitz River, Wash.: Improvement-------------------------------------------- 1763 Flood control ---------------------------------------- 1819-1823 Investigation _ _ _------------------ _- -- - - _ 1826, 1965 Cowpasture River, Va., improvement of James River, Va--------------------------------------------- 461 Craft, sunken, removal of_______-------_--------- 2107 Craig Harbor, Alaska, investigation_---__ __-______---- 1910, 1965 Cranberry Island Harbor, Maine, investigation--------- 85 1965 Crane Creek, Fla., improvement of Melbourne Harbor_ 627 Crescent City Harbor, Calif., improvement-------------------- 1692 Crescent Lake and Dunns Creek, Fla., improvement-.... 679 Crescent Lake, Fla., investigation .-------------------- 681 1965 Criehaven Harbor, Me., improvement ----------------- 50 Crisfield Harbor, Md.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 384 Investigation_-__ ------ _ .------ 403 1965 Croatan Sound, N. C., improvement of waterway via_. 473 Crooked Creek Reservoir, Pa., flood control_------------------ - 1270 Crooked River, Fla., investigation_ ---------------- _ 755 -- Crooked River, Mich., investigation ....-------------------------- 1571, 1965 Crooked River, Oreg., investigation_-----_____-____------__ 1859, 1965 Cross Rip Shoals, Mass., improvement-_ ------------ 98--- Crow River, Minn., investigation__ ------- - ______ _. .--_____ -- 1112 Crystal River, Fla., improvement _---____ _ 679 Cucamonga Creek, Calif., investigation------------------------ 1667, 1965 Cuchara River, Colo., investigation----_ ---------- 1010 1965 Cumberland, Md., flood control ----- __ ______-___ 448...... Cumberland River, Ky., and Tenn.: Flood control_ ---------- __- ___---------- ----- - 1227, 1230 Improvement -------------------------------------------- 1208 Investigation_ _______ __-----____- 1227, 1232, 1965 Cumberland Sound, Ga. and Fla.: Improvement of waterway between Savannah and Fernandina --------------------------------- 585 Improvement of waterway to St. Johns River, Fla__ 605......... Curtailment and abandonment of river and harbor proj- ects, review of reports _____________------------_ __- 2107 Curtis Bay, Baltimore, Md., improvement of channel to_ 363. Curtis Creek, Md., investigation-__ -- 403 1965 Cutler Bayou, La., improvement- ---. -_- - 789........ Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass., improvement_ ..-- 103-------103 XVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, Ohio: Improvement_ - - - - - ----------------------- _ __-----_ 1585 Investigation__________-___- - _____- ---_ 1639 Cypress Bayou, Tex. and La.: Construction of dam at foot of Caddo Lake--------- 897 Improvement of, including connecting lakes between Shreveport, La., and Jefferson, Tex------------------------ 897 Cypress Creek, Md., improvement__ ____- -________ 399 Cypress River, La., investigation-_ .---------- _ 917, 932, 1965 933, 973, 1010, 1011 D Dalecarlia Reservoir, Washington, D. C_______________ _______ 2116 Dalles-Celilo Canal, Oreg. and Wash., improvement------_ _ _------- 1842 Dams, water power. See Water power. D'Arbonne Bayou, La., improvement- -- ___-- - - -_ 916_ _-- Dardanelle, Ark, flood control_______- --------- 977 Darien Harbor, Ga., improvement_ ----- -599 Dark Head Creek, Md., investigation_------------- 404 1965 Davis Brook, N. Y., investigation _____-------_-----___ _ 1290, 1965 Dauphin Island Bay, Ala., investigation-- 755 1965 Davis Creek, N. C., improvement of waterway via... 526 Dawho River, S. C., improvement of waterway via ... 570 Dayton, Ky., flood control_ ______________ ---------- ___ -_ 1352 Daytona Beach, Fla.: Beach erosion investigation and study___----------- ---------- 681 2120 Deadmans Bay, Fla., improvement of Steinhatchie River. 675 Deals Island, Md.: Investigation __ ------------------- 403 Lower Thoroughfare, improvement_--- ---- - 401 Upper Thoroughfare, improvement- -_--- - 382 Debris Control, Sacramento, Calif 2005 Debs Inlet, N. Y., improvement_____________ --------- 183 Deckers Creek, W. Va., investigation ------ ---- --- _ 1290, 1965 Deep Bay, N. C., to Swan Quarter Bay, N. C., waterway: Improvement__---------------- 498 Investigation---------------------------------- 545 Deep Creek, Va., improvement ------------ 471, 473 73 D River, Wash., improvement___________________ _ 1768 Deer Creek, Calif., investigation- ------ _ ----- 1667, 1724 Deer Creek Prairie Levee Unit, Ind., flood control_ ...... _--_ -- 1395 Deer Island Thoroughfare, Maine, improvement 84 84.... Degognia and Fountain Bluff, Ill., flood control__ 1031 Delacroix Island, La______________________--- 830 1965 Delaware and Chesapeake Canal, Del. and Md.: _ Improvement_---- --- -- -- -- 311 Investigation ------------- ---------- 361 Delaware and Raritan Canal, N. J., investigation- .. Delaware Bay and River, Pa., N. J., and Del.: 273, 360 0 _1965 At Camden, improvement --------------- -------- 303 Breakwater and harbor of refuge in bay, improvement_ 330 Investigations _------------------------------- 274, 361 1965, 1966 Philadelphia to sea, improvement----------------- 299 Philadelphia to Trenton, improvement_------------ 296 Waterway to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md.: Improvement------------------------------ 311 Investigation ------------------------------ 361 Waterway to Chincoteague Bay, improvement 336 Waterway to Rehoboth Bay, improvement-...... 332 Delcambre Canal, La., investigation- -830 1966 INDEX XIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Denison Reservoir, Tex.: Flood control_ ---- __------------ 1006 Investigation ------------------------------------ ___ 932 De Poe Bay, Oreg.: Improvement_ - 1739 Derelicts. See Wrecks. Des Cannes Bayou, La., improvement ----------------- 816 Deschutes River, Oreg., investigation------------------- 1859, 1966 Des Glaises Bayou, La., flood control-- ----_ 834 Des Moines River, Iowa, investigation_ 1084, 1966 Des Plaines River, Ill.: Improvement of Illinois water- way 1113 Detroit Harbor, Wis_ 1441 Detroit, Mich., engineering district - 1528 Detroit River, Mich.: Improvement _ .._ 1541 Investigation . 1571, 1966 Dickinson Bayou, Tex.: Improvement_ __-________--- --- --- 871 Investigation ___ _______ ____----------890 Dismal Swamp Canal, Va. and N. C., improvement of waterway via------------------------------------ 473 District of Columbia: Anacostia Park 2112 Anacostia River, reclamation of flats 2112 Aqueduct, increasing water supply 2115 Aqueduct, maintenance and repair_ 2115 Government buildings, consumption of water in_ 2116 Improvement of Potomac River_ -__ ________-- 421, 424, 427 Water supply, increase in______ 2115 Dog Island Harbor, St. George Sound, Fla., improvement_ 687 Dog River, Miss., improvement _ 740 Dog River, Vt., investigation_ 286 1966 Dollar Bay, Fla., investigation_ 682 Dolls Creek, N. C., investigation_ 545 1966 Donavon Levee, Ill., flood control_ 1149 Dorchester Bay and Neponset River, Mass., improvement_ 84 Double Bayou, Tex., improvement_ _ 889 Dover, Ky., flood control 1353 Drawbridges. See Bridges__ 2107 Drawings, northern and northwestern lakes- Drift removal from New York Harbor- .. - - - 217 2121 2109 Drum Inlet, N. C.: Improvement. . . . 517 Investigation__ 545, 548 Drummond Lake Canal, Va. and N. C., improvement of waterways via_ 473 Dry Pass, Alaska, improvement___ 1891 Dry Run, Iowa, flood control ______ 1108 Duck Creek, Calif., investigation 1724, 1966 Duck Creek (Smyrna River), Del., improvement ...... 321 Duck Creek, Wis., investigation_ 1506, 1966 Duck Island Harbor, Conn., improvement 124 Duck Point Cove, Md., investigation___ 403 1966 Dugdemonia Bayou, La., investigation__._ 932 1966 Dulac Bayou, La., improvement of waterway via Grand Caillou and Le Carpe Bayous, La., to_ 795 Du Large Bayou, La., investigation__ 829 1966 Duluth, Minn.: Engineering district_ 1398 Improvement of Duluth-Superior Harbor_ 1400 Dunkirk Harbor, N. Y., improvement___ 1604 xx INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Dunns Creek and Crescent Lake, Fla., improvement... 679 Dupont Bayou, La., improvement_--._ ----- ___-- 789 Dupre Bayou, La.: Improvement ----------------------------------- 779--------- Investigation_ .--------------------- 829 .- Duwamish River, Wash.: Improvement of east and west waterways, Seattle Harbor_-------------------------- --------- 1878 Investigation ______ _______ _ -_- 1924, 1966 Duxbury Harbor, Mass., improvement. - 84----- Dymers Creek, Va., improvement ___------ -- _ 443 E ------------ Eagle Town Reservoir, Okla., investigation_ Easements, flowage, on Lake of the Woods ..----- _ East Cape Girardeau and Clear Creek, Ill., flood control _ - ----------- - 1010 - 1966 2120 1029, East Chester Creek, N. Y., improvement -------------- 163 Eastern Bay, Claiborne Harbor, Md., improvement ... 401 - East Liverpool, Ill., flood control------- --- - --..- ---- - 1131 East Pass Channel, Fla., from Gulf of Mexico into Choc- tawhatchee Bay: Improvement ---------------------------------- 713 Investigation -----------------------------------. 755 1966 Shore protection study---_ --- ------------------ ___ 2120 East Pass, Fla., improvement of Carrabelle Harbor ... 687 East Pearl River, Miss., improvement---- ....------- 754 _ _ East Peoria, Ill., flood control - -------------------------- __ - 113& East River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement- ... 591 East River, N. Y.: Improvement, including Coenties Reef- ---------- 202 . Investigation ----------------------------------- 273 196 East Rockaway (Debs) Inlet, N. Y., improvement ..... 183 -.. East St. Louis, Ill., flood control. .---------------- ----- -102& Eau Gallie, Fla.: Harbor improvement-___- --------- -__. - 625---- Investigation----------------------------------- 681 1966 Echo Bay Harbor, N. Y., improvement__- ._------- 162 --- Edenton Bay, N. C., investigation_- _______-- -_ 496 1966 Edenton Harbor, N. C., improvement_--------------- 484 Edgartown Harbor, Mass., improvement--- ---------- 99 Edisto River, S. C.: Improvement--------------------------------- 573 Investigation__--- - - - - 577-- Edwardsville, Pa., flood protection for-_------- 410 Eel River, Calif.: Flood Control_- ---------------------------------- 1696, Investigation___ -------- _ 1698, 1966 Egegik River, Alaska, improvement. ------ -___-- ___-- - 1903 Elbow Creek, Fla., improvement_---- - ------ 625 Elfin Cove, Alaska, investigation -__------------- -------- 1910, 1966 Eli Cove, Md., investigation- ---- ------ - _ 403 1966 Elizabeth River, N. J., improvement_-_ ------- 254--------- Elizabeth River, Va.: Improvement of Norfolk Harbor, including Eastern, Southern, and Western Branches---_ 45---454 Improvement of waterway to sounds of North Carolina------------------------ ------------- 473 Investigation .---------------- ---------- _ 496 196& Elk River, Md.: Improvement- -------------------- . 311, 401 .. Investigation--__ --------- - 403, 420 196& INDEX XXi Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Ellicott Creek, N. Y., investigation-___------- 1641, 1696 Elliot Bay, Wash., improvement of Duwamish River and east and west waterways____ __....____._._ 1878 Eloi Bay, La., improvement_____. _......_ 778 Elokomin Slough, Wash., improvement- ---- 1765 Embarrass River, Ill., investigation Emergency Relief Act funds, work accomplished with _____ Emergency relief program, works included to Oct. 1, 1938_ -- 9 1398, 1966 2096 Empire Cut, Calif, improvement _.....- .- 1712 Engineers, the Board of, for Rivers and Harbors ...... 45 Erie and Miami Canal, investigation__ 1268 Erie Basin, N. Y., improvement of channel in Lake Erie_ 1612 Erie Canal, N. Y., enlargement_ __.._ __ .. _ _ 232 Erie Harbor, Pa.: Improvement..... --...... ....------------ 1600 1268,1639, Investigation.------- ---------------------- 1966 Erie, Lake: Black Rock Harbor, improvement of entrance to . 1612 Investigation of waterways to Ohio River__- _ 1268, 1966 Surveys, charts, etc., of northern and northwestern lakes_ -------------------- 2122 Water levels _ .. _ ..... . _-- 2121, 2124 Escambia River Basin, flood control __ .._._.._ 756 Escambia River, Fla., improvement- ......- ...- 754 Escanaba Harbor, Mich., investigation_ _ .._ 1506 Esopus Creek, N. Y., investigation --- .......------ 286 684 1966 Estero River, Fla., investigation-----_.---. 1966 Estherville-Minim Creek Canal, S. C., improvement.. - 555 Estimates of appropriations required: Miscellaneous civil works . . .__ ... .. 2108 Rivers and harbors and flood control.-- ..----- 24 Eufaula Reservoir, Okla., investigation_--------------- 1010 1966 Evansville, Ind., flood control_ . ..... ....... .... .. 1385 Everett Harbor, Wash.: Improvement-_- ---------. -.-----. -- - - 1883 Investigation __ _ _ .. 1910 Surveys for flood control _ .. .... .......... _. __ _ 1952 Expenditures: Miscellaneous civil works _ --.-- 2108 Rivers and harbors and flood control_ . __ S20 F Fabius River, Mo.: Flood control___ _ _ 1089 Investigation_ __ 1097, 1967 Fahrens Creek, Calif, investigation .... 1724, 1967 Fairhaven Harbor, Mass.: Improvement---_ _ - 100 Investigation__---------- 146 Fairport Harbor, Ohio, improvement___ 1590 Fajardo Harbor, P. R., investigation_ 1952, 1967 Falia, Bogue, La., improvement___.__ . 783 Fall River Harbor, Mass., improvement--- - 105 Fall River, S. Dak., investigation _ . -- 1196, 1967 Fancy Bluff Creek, Ga., improvement--- ...------ 599 Far Creek, N. C., improvement ______________ 501 Farm Creek, Md., improvement _........---------- 376 Farmers, Ill., flood control__ ... _....._ _ _.._ 1142 Faulkner County, Ark., flood control.-..--..-------- 978 XXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Feather River, Calif.: Improvement-----------------------------------------.. _ 1711 Investigation ... .1724,1957 Federal Water Power Act, investigation and supervision of projects_ ------------------------------------- ----- --- 2105 Felsenthal Canal, Ark. (Ouachita River), investigations_ 917 1967 Fenholloway River, Fla., investigation ------------------ 681 1967 Fenwicks Island Cut, S. C., improvement of waterway via_ 570 Fernandina Harbor, Fla.: Improvement--------- ------------------------ 596 Improvement of waterways to Savannah, Ga _..... 585 Investigation-----_--___ ------------------ 600 Fever River, Ill., and Wis., investigation-_------------------------ 1097 Fighting Island Channel, Detroit River, Mich., improve- ment ---------------------------------------------------- 542 Filtration plant, Washington Aqueduct, D. C_ -------------------- 2115 Financial summary as of June 30, 1938_--___________ 22 Fire Island Inlet, N. Y., improvement .----------------- 272 Fish Creek, N. Y., investigation ---------------------- _ 286 1967 Fishers Island, N. Y., improvement of Hay (West) Har- bor_-------------------------------------------- 144 Fishing Bay, Md., improvement--_------------ 376. Fishing Creek, Md., improvement_ _ _ --------- _ 395 Fitchburg, Mass., flood protection for_ -------- 86 Fivemile River Harbor, Conn., improvement ----------- Flathead Lake, Mont., improvement of Poison Bay------___- 138 1909 Flathead River, Mont., investigation _ . 1924, 1967 Flat Rock Creek, Kans., investigation -------------- _ -1011 1967 Flint River and Creek, Ala. and Tenn., investigation--- _ --_ __ 1232, 1967 Flint River, Ga., investigation------------------------ 755 1967 Flomaton, Ala., flood control at ----------- __-__- 755 Flood control, surveys for___ - ___-______-.____------__ _ 1952 Florida Bay, Fla., intracoastal waterway to Miami Bay, Fla.: Improvement---------------------------------- 641 Investigation ----------------------------------- 682 Florida East Coast Canal, improvement of intracoastal waterway, Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., via ----------- 618 Florida, removal of water hyacinths from waters of State__ 676, 722, 823 Florida River, Fla., investigation__ ___-------------755--------- Florida Ship Canal, improvement__ __ - -_____-___- 616 - Floyd River, Iowa, investigation ....- __ ____-- ___------ 1196, 1967 Flushing Bay and Creek, N. Y.: Improvement---------------------------------- 168. - Investigation_ ----------------------------------- 273 Folly Creek, Va., investigation-- --- 403 1967 Fond du Lac Harbor and River, Wis., investigation_ _ _ __ 1506, 1507, 1967 Fore (Weymouth) River, Mass.: Improvement---------------------------------- 67 Investigation ----------------------------------- 86 Fore River, Portland, Maine, improvement _____- -_ 86 Forked Deer River, Tenn., snagging- 953 Forsyth, Mont., flood control ----------------------------------- 1192 Fort Chartres and Ivy Landing, Ill., flood control_--------- _ _ -- _ 1035 Fortescue Creek, N. J., investigation of waterway to Atlantic City, N. J-_ _ --- -_.- 361 Fort Gibson Reservoir, Okla., investigation -----. - - - 1010 1967 INDEX XXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Fort Peck, Mont.: Construction of reservoir ----------------------------------- 1197 Engineering district________ ___ -- - __________-- 1196 Investigation_ ___- - - - -_ 1204 Fort Pickens, Fla., shore protection study_ _ _ __ __ __ __ _ 2120 Fort Pierce Harbor, Fla.: Improvement ---------------------------------- _ 628 Investigation----------------------------------- 681 1967 Fort Point Channel, Boston Harbor, Mass., improve- ment------------------------------------------- 62 Fort Supply Reservoir, Okla., flood control Forty Fort, Pa., flood protection for----_---_ -------------- _ - - 989 419 Fountaine Que Bouille River, Colo., investigation-...... 1010 1967 Fountaine Qui Vouille River, Colo., investigation 1010 1967 Fourche Bayou, Ark., investigation-----_-------_ 1010 1967 Fourche La Fave River, Ark., investigation ------------- 1010 1967 Fox Creek, Md., investigation_______-___--- - - ___---_ 403 1967 Fox Island, Mo., investigation_____________ ___.--__ -1097, 1967 Fox River, Ill. and Wis.: Improvement---- ------------------------------ ---------- 1434 Improvement of Green Bay Harbor_ ------ _ 1431 Investigation___ - ____-----____ _ _------ 1153, 15069 1507, 1967 Fox River, Mo., investigation ____________ -------- 1097, 1967 Foys Flats, N. C., improvement of Trent River at Frankford Creek, Pa., investigation-- ------------- --------- _ 514 361 1967 Frankfort Harbor, Mich., improvement--____ ----------------- _ 1497 Frankfort, Ky., flood control __________________________________- 1352 Franklin Canal, La., investigation------_ -------------- 829 1967 Franklin to Mermentau, La., improvement of waterway from------------------------ ---------------- 808 Freeport Harbor, Tex., improvement ------------------ 872 Freeport on Pecatonica River, Ill., flood control-_ ---- ---- 1094 French Broad and Little Pigeon Rivers, Tenn., improve- ment ----------------------------------------- ----- 1226 French Creek, Pa.: Flood control--------------------------------------------- 1281 Investigation of waterway via___------- ------------------------ 1268 Fullerton, Ky., flood control'------------------------------------ 1353 G Gaging northern and northwestern lakes, level.. -------------------- 2123 Galena River, Ill. and Wis., investigation-------------------_ 1097, 1968 Galere Bayou, Miss., investigation-------------------- 755 1968 Galveston Bay and Harbor, Tex.: Improvement of Galveston Channel--------------- 854 Improvement of Galveston-Texas City Channel - - 857 Improvement of harbor entrance----------- 851 Improvement of waterway to Houston ------------ 862 Galveston, Tex., engineering district------------------ 836 Garden Creek, Va., investigation--------------------- 444 1968 Gasconade River, Mo., improvement __________-____-__-_____---- 1167 Gedney Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ 188 Genesee River, Charlotte Harbor, N. Y.: Improvement------------------------------ ---- ---------- 1623 Investigation----------------------------------------- 1640, 1641 1968 George, Lake, St. Johns River, Fla., improvement . 611 Georges River (Thomaston Harbor), Maine, improve- ment_-------------------------------- 84 XXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Georgetown Harbor, S. C., improvement of Winyah Bay_ 549 Gila River, Ariz., and N. Mex., investigation------------------- 1667, 1968 Gill Township Levee unit, Ind., flood control_. -------------------- Gilmore Creek, Minn., investigation- ---------------------- 1371 _ 1112, 1968 Girtys Run, Pa., investigation___ --------------- -- ____-__ 1290, 1968 Gladstone Harbor, Mich.: Improvement -------------------------------------------- 1505 Investigation -------------------------------------------- 1506 Glasgow, Mont., flood control_----------__------_ _.-_________ 1206 Glencove Creek, N. Y., improvement----------------- 172 Glen Haven and Glen Arbor, Mich., investigation-...... _- -_ 1506, 1968 Gloucester Harbor, Mass., improvement---------_ ------ 84 Golconda, Ill., flood control_ ___ ---------- __ 1389 Goldsborough Creek, Wash., investigation ------------------------ 1924 Goose Creek, Md., improvement_ ___---__ ------ ___ 376 Goose Creek, N. C., improvement of waterway from Norfolk to Beaufort Inlet, N. C-__---------------- 476----- . Goose Creek, Tex., investigation------__ ----- _ 890 Gordons Pass and River, Fla., investigation------------ 682, 684 1968 Government buildings, District of Columbia, consump- tion of water in ----------------------------------- 2116 plrovement ,Gowanus Creek Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., im- --------------------------------------- Grand Bayou, La., investigation__- -----. ___- 198 .---------- 1968 Grand Bayou Pass, La.: Improvement---------------------------------- 789---------- Investigation----------------------------------- 829 Grand Caillou Bayou, La.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 795 Investigation___ ---------------------------- 829 1968 Grande Bayou, Fla., investigation_ ------------- 755 1968 Grande Ronde River, Oreg., investigation-_----------- --- 1859, 1968 Grand Haven Harbor, Mich,. improvement _ __ __ _ _-_ _ _- -1480 Grand Marais, Mich., improvement of harbor of refuge----_-----_ 1416 Grand Marais Harbor, Minn.: Improvement -- ---------------------- -------- 1398 Investigation_ ------------------------ --------- 1421, 1968 789 Grand Pass, La., improvement ____------------- Grand River, Fairport Harbor, Ohio, improvement- . Grand River, Kans., Okla., Mo., and Ark.: _---------- .. 1590 Examination and survey__----------------------- 1008..... Flood control------------------------- ---------- 975 Investigation___ 1010.. Grand River, Mich., improvement----------------------------- 1480 Grand River, Mo., investigation------------------------- 1173 Grand Traverse Bay, Mich., investigation_ ------------------ -1506, 1968 Grand View, Ind., flood control_ ---------------------------- 1395 Grantley Harbor, Alaska, investigation__--------- -------- - 1910, 1.968 Grant Parish Levees, La., flood control _ ----- _ ----- _ 926 - Grays Harbor, Wash, improvement____---------------- ----- 1863 Grays Reef Passage, Mich., improvement---------------------- 1505 Grays River, Wash., improvement----------------------- ------ 1767 Great Basin, Utah and Nev., investigation_ - __-----__---------- --- 1667 Great Kills, Staten Island, N. Y.: Improvement----------------------- --------- 257 Investigation_-- 273.......... 2---------------------- Great Lakes: Channels in waters connecting, improvement-_ --._...------ 1529 Control and regulation of waters of Niagara River and preservation of Niagara Falls_ --------- ----------- 2127 Discharge_ _2---------------------- --------- 2121 Elevation__ --------------------------------------- 2122, 2124 INDEX XXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Great Lakes-Continued. Investigation of coast_ ------.---.------------------- 1421,1506, 1528,1571, 1639, 1968 Investigation of deeper waterways to Atlantic tide- water --------------------------------------- 273 1639, 1968 Surveys, charts, etc., of northern and northwestern lakes-------------------- ------- ---------------------- 2121 Water levels-----------------.------------ -------- 2122, 2124 Waterways to Hudson River: Improvement----------------------------- 232---- Investigation ----------------- --------------- -1640, 1968 Great Miami River, Ohio, flood control_ - _-----------------_ 1353 Great Peedee River, S. C., improvement--------------- 553 ---- Great Salt Lake, Utah, investigation - __.---------- ------- _ 1667, 1968 Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Okla_ ____---- - ----- - 993 Great Salt Pond, Block Island, R. I., improvement------ ... 144- Great Sodus Bay, N. Y., improvement of harbor- -- _ 1626 Great South Bay, N. Y., improvement---------------- 182--------- Green Bay Harbor, Wis.: Improvement ------------------------------------- 1431 Investigation_ ---------------------------------------- 1506, 1968 Green Bay, Iowa, flood control___----- ----------- ----------- 1087 Greenbrier River, W. Va., investigation---- -------------------- 1338 Green Island, Iowa, flood control ------- --------------------- 1085 Green Jacket Shoal, Providence River, R. I., removal --- 110........ Greenport Harbor, N. Y., improvement--------------- 178---- Green River, Ky., improvement --- - ----- -_ ------ 1358, 1396 Green River, Utah, Wash., and Wyo., investigation---- --------- 1654,1924, 1968 Greenup, Ky., flood control _____ __ ___-------------- ------ 1353 Greenvale Creek, Va., investigation __ __----------- 444 1968 Greenwich Harbor, Conn.: Improyement ------------------- ------------ 142 Investigation _----------------------------------- 145 1968 Gregory Drainage District, Mo., flood control -------------------- 1088 Griffin Lake, Fla., waterway to Kissimmee River, in- vestigation -------------------------------------- 682 Grossetete Bayou, La., improvement_ ------------- 797 --- Grouse Creek, Kans., investigation ------------------- 1010 1968 Guadalupe River, Tex.: Improvement to Victoria_----- ------------- 889 -. .16 Investigation_ - -_ 890, 892 1969 Guayanes Harbor, Yabucoa, P. R., improvement-------------- --- 1947 Guayanilla Harbor, P. R.. investigation- --------------------- 1952, 1969 Gulfport Harbor, Miss.: Improvement----------------------- - 747 -- Investigation----------------------------------- 755 1969 Gull Lake, Minn., reservoir dam, construction -------------------- 1098 Gunnison River, Colo., investigation- - 1667, 1969 Gunpowder River, Md., investigation------------- 404 - Guyandot, W. Va., flood control_-. _ _------------------------ 1334 H Hackensack River, N. J., improvement_ ----------- 244 Hadley Creek, Ill., investigation_- -_- . 1097, 1969 Hammersley Inlet, Wash., improvement_-- ------------------ --- 1872 Hampton Creek, Va., improvement--------- 465 Hampton Roads, Va.: Improvement of approaches to Norfolk Harbor-.... 454- --- Improvement of channel to Phoebus, Va------- 494---- XXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Hanging Rock, Ohio, flood control_ ______ ____ -- 1353 Harbor Beach, Mich., harbor of refuge, improvement - - 1552 Harbor lines, establishment___ _____________ __ 2107 Harbors and rivers. See Rivers and harbors. Harbor Springs Harbor, Mich., investigation_--- 1506, 1969 Hardee Creek, N. C., improvement of Tar River ...... 502 Harlem, Mont., flood control___ 1205 Harlem River, N. Y.: Improvement ------------------ 210 Investigation___----------------- 273 1969 Harrisburg, Ill., flood control 1387 Harrisburg, Pa., flood control_ 419 Harrisonville and Ivy Landing Drainage and Levee Dis- trict No. 2, Ill ------------------------------- 1036 Hartford, Conn., flood protection for_ 152 Harvey Canals, La., improvement of intracoastal water- way via _ _ __ _ 802 Hassayampa River, Ariz., investigation 1667, 1969 Hatchie River, Tenn., snagging- 953 Haverhill, Mass., flood protection for .... 88 Havre de Grace, Md., improvement of Susquehanna River near_ 367 Hawaii engineering district___ 1925 Haw Creek, Fla., investigation_ 681 Hawks Nest Beach, Conn., beach erosion investigation__ 2120 Hay Creek, Minn., investigation 1112, 1969 Hay (West) Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ 144 Hearns Creek, Md., investigation_ 403 1969 Heart River, N. Dak., investigation___ 1188, 1196 1969 Hell Gate, East River, N. Y., improvement_ 202 Hempstead County Levee District No. 1, Ark., flood control____ 926 Hempstead Harbor, N. Y., improvement 272 Henderson County, Ill., flood control_ 1086 Henderson River, Ill., investigation_ _ 1097, 1969 Hendricks Harbor, Maine, investigation- 85 1969 Hendry Creek, Fla., investigation 684 1969 Hennepin, Ill., flood control_ 1138 Hereford Inlet, N. J., investigation 361 1969 Herring Bay and Rockhold Creek, Md.: Improvement 396 Investigation__ 403, 444 1969 Herring Creek, Md., investigation_ 1969 Higginsport, Ohio, flood control 1353 Hillsboro Bay and River, Fla.: Improvement----------- 665 Investigation 681, 683, 1969 684 Hillsboro Inlet and Canal, Fla., investigation_ 683 Hilo Harbor, Hawaii: Improvement -_ 1929 Investigation____ 1939, 1969 Hingham Harbor, Mass.: Improvement_ 84 Investigation..___.. .. 85 Hiwassee River, Tenn., improvement--- _--- 1226 Hocking Ohio: Flood control .. ___ ... ... ... . .. 1334 Investigation__.. . _1338, 1969 Hog Island, Va., investigation.........-....-....-...- 403 1969 INDEX XXVII INDEX XXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Holland Harbor, Mich., improvement_ 1478, Holly Hill, Fla., investigation_ 681 1969- Hollywood Harbor, Fla.: Improvement 634 Investigation___ 681 1969 Holmes River, Fla., improvement_ 754, Homochitto River, Miss., flood control_ 831 Homosassa River, Fla., improvement ____ 679 Honey Creek Levee Unit, Ind., flood control_ 139'5 Honga River, Md., improvement_____ 375 Honolulu, Hawaii: Engineering district__ __ __ 1925 Improvement of harbor________ 1926 Hood River, Oreg., bridges___________________________ 1840 Hoosic River, N. Y., Vt., and Mass., investigation ... _ _ 286 1969 Hoquiam River, Wash., improvement 1909 Horn Harbor, Va., improvement_ __ 443 Horn Island Pass, Miss.: Improvement of Pascagoula Harbor, Miss--------- 740 Investigation__ _____ 756 1969 Horse Creek, Fla., investigation- 684 1969 Hoskins Creek, Va., improvement_ 435 Houma-Terrebonne Ship Canal, La., investigation ...... 829 1969 Housatonic River, Conn.: Improvement _ _ 131 Investigation_- 156 1969 Houston to Galveston Ship Channel, Tex.: Flood control_ 886 Improvement 862 Investigation_ ---------- -- -- 890 1969 Hubley Bridge, Sangamon River, Ill., flood control_ 1148 Hudson Bay and Creek, Fla., investigation_ 681 Hudson Bay, Fla., investigation 1969) Hudson River, N. Y.: Flood control___________ 280 Improvement above New York__ 226 Improvement at New York_ 213 Investigation_____________ 273, 1969, 1970 274, 286 Peekskill Harbor, improvement _ 221 Rondout Harbor, improvement__ 223 Saugerties Harbor, improvement___ 272 Tarrytown Harbor, improvement---------------- 219 Waterway to Great Lakes--enlargement of New York State Barge Canal_________ 232 Hueneme Harbor, Calif., investigation_ 1654, 1970 Huerfano River, Colo., investigation_ 1010 1970 Hulah Reservoir, Okla____________ 996 Hulls Creek, Va., investigation____ __ 444 1970 Humboldt Bay, River and Harbor, Calif.: Improvement __ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ 1689 Investigation______ _ _ ____ 1724, 1970 Hungry Harbor, Oreg., investigation 1854, 1970 Hungry Horse Dam, Mont., investigation___ 1924, 1970 Huntington Harbor, N. Y.: Improvement- 174 Investigation___ 274 Huntington, W. Va.: Engineering district_ 1306 Flood control_ _ ___ 1324, 1334 101110-pt. 1-vol. 1--66 XXVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Huron Harbor, Ohio: Improvement .._ .. __ _ .. ... _ __ __ _ 1576 Investigation _ - -- -- - --. ------------------- 1640, 1970 Huron Lake: Channels in waters connecting Great Lakes, im- provem ent -_-- - - - - - - - - - - - 1529 Surveys, charts, etc__ _ .____ 2121, 2122 Water levels 2121, 2124 Hutchinson River (East Chester Creek), N. Y., improve- ment ------------- . - -.. . - - 163 Hyacinths, water, removal: From Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas waters.-_-_ -..... - - 722, 823 From Florida waters___ _ ___ __ 676, 722 Hydraulic mining in California, regulation and prepara- tion of plans - - - - -_------------ - ...-.-..--- 1989 Hydraulics. See Water levels. Hydrology. See Water levels. I Ilion Steel Creek, N. Y., investigation__._.. 286 1970 Iliuliuk Harbor, Alaska, improvement 1903 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill.: Improvement . .-- 1076 Investigation___ 1084, 1970 Illinois Bayou, Ark., investigation 1010 1970 Illinois River, Okla., investigation_ 1012 Illinois River, Ill.: Flood control____ . _._ 1131-1138 Improvement . . . __ 1113 Investigation__ __.___ 1026, 1130, 1153,1970 Illinois Waterway, Ill., improvement--- _ _-_- 1113 Imperial River, Fla., investigation - __ 684 1970 Indiana Harbor Canal, Ind., investigation _ 1130, 1528 Indiana Harbor, Ind.: Improvement _ ... .. . . .. ........ 1520 Investigation_____ _____ ___ 1528, 1970 Indian Ford Dam, Wis., flood control-_--------- 1094 Indian Bayou, La., investigation ----------- - -829 - 1970 Indianapolis,. Ind., flood control- ,_------------- 1378 Indian River, Inlet, and Bay, Del.: Improvement. . . . ......... .... 334 Investigation- _ - -_ _- 361 1970 Indian River, Fla.: Improvement of intracoastal waterway, Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., via._ --.--- - 618 Investigation ___ __ ... 681 1970 Indian River, Mich., investigation_ - 1970 Inland waterways. See Canals and Waterways. Inside routes. See Canals and Waterways. Insular possessions: Honolulu, Hawaii, engineering district- . Puerto Rico engineering district -- _ - 1925 1939 - --------- International Association of Congresses of Navigation_ 2103 International boundary waters__ _ _ __ 2104 Interoceanic Canal, survey____ 2104 Intracoastal waterways. See Canals and Waterways. Investigations outstanding for navigation, flood control, etc_ . . - - - . -- . . . 1957 Iola, Kans., flood control_ 975 INDEX XXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Iowa River, Iowa, investigation_------------------ _---------1097, 1970 Ipswich River, Mass.: Improvement--------------------------------- 84 Investigation-----___--------- ---------- 85 1970 Ironton, Ohio, flood control__ _-- .- - _-_ - - 1344 Irrigation, surveys for______-------------------- _---- 1952 -___ Irvington Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ ---------------- 218 Island Creek, Md.: Improvement_--- ------------------- - -___ 372 - -- Investigation--___- ---.------- ..-.------- --- 444 1970 Isle de Cane Bayou, La., investigation----------------- 829 1970 Itawamba County, Tombigbee River, Miss., flood con- trol -------------------------------------------- 759......... J Jackson Creek, Va., improvement ------------------- 443 - - Jackson Harbor, Wis_ .___ ----------- _________ __- -- ____ 1441 Jackson River, Va., improvement of James River, Va___ 461 Jacksonville, Fla.: Engineering district_-- .---- 605-----------605 Improvement of intracoastal waterway to Miami, Fla.--------------------------------------- 618--------- Improvement of St. Johns River opposite-_ -- 607 ---- Investigation of waterway to Miami -------------- 681 1970 Jacksonville, N. C., improvement of waterway to Beau- fort.--------------------- ------------------- 523 Jamaica Bay, N. Y.: Improvement------------------------- ------ 185 -- Investigation----------------------------------- 274 1970 James River, Va.: Improvement-------------------------------- 461 -- Investigation. ----------------------------------- 497 1970 Janesville Dam, Wis_ ------------------------------------------ 1094 Jefferson Islands, Md., investigation ------------------- 403 1970 Jefferson-Shreveport Waterway, La. and Tex.: Improvement---------------------------------- 897 Investigation -------------------------------- 917, 932, 1970, 1971 933, 973, 1010, 1011 Jeffersonville, Ind., flood control__----------------------------- 1395 Jeffries Point Channel, Boston Harbor, Mass., improve- ment------------------------------------------- 62--------- Jekyl Sound, Ga., improvement of waterway via ....... 585 Jersey Shole, Pa., flood control_- ----- _--------- 419 - _ Jobos Harbor, P. R., investigation_ -------------------- 1952, 1971 John Day River, Oreg., investigation_ ------------------ ----- 1859, 1971 Johnsons Bayou, La., improvement_----- ---------- 889 Johnsons Creek or River, Conn., improvement....... -133 Johnsons Pass, Fla., investigation_ --------------------- 682 1971 Johnstown Channel, Pa., flood control --------------------------- 1272 Jonesville, La., flood control_------ -----_____-- -_ 928 Jordan River, Miss.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 749---- Investigation_ ------- __ ..- ----- 755- --- Judith Point, R. I., construction of harbor of refuge.... 144 _ Juneau Harbor, Alaska, improvement--_ _ ____-.-------- --- 1897 K Kahului Harbor, Hawaii, improvement----------. ----------- _ 1927 Kaiser Creek, Ill., investigation___ ---- __-- _-_ ..- - 1097, 1971 Kalamazoo River, Mich., improvement--_ ----------------------- 1475 Kanab Creek, Utah and Ariz., investigation----------.------- 1667, 1971 XXX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Kanawha River, W. Va.: Flood control-_-------- _---- -- -- _ - - - - - - - - - - 1334 Improvement-------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - 1309 Kankakee River Basin, Ind., flood control---_-_ _ __ _ - - - - - - - - - - 1151 Kansas City, Mo., engineering district___--- - - - - - - - - - - 1153 Kansas Citys, Mo. and Kans., flood control----------- - - - - - - - - - - 1167 Kansas River, Mo. and Kans.: Flood control--------------------------- 1167, 1168, 1171 Investigation_-____-------_-- - - 1173, 1174, 1971 Karnak, Ill., flood control__.____ - --- - ______--- -- _ 1395 Kaskaskia River, Ill., investigation_ __-------- 1046, 1971 Kaunakakai Harbor, Hawaii, improvement_------------ 1933 Kawkawlin River, Mich., investigation___-____-_-____- 1571, 1573, 1971 Kayaderosseras Creek, N. Y., investigation___-- 286 1971 -- Keehi Lagoon, Honolulu, investigation-- _-_--_ 1939, 1971 Keithsburg, Ill., flood control ___ ____________ 1085 Kelly Lake, Ill., flood control 1045 Kennebec River, Maine: Improvement------------------------ 51 Investigation_ -- -------- -------------------- 95 1971 Kennebunk River, Maine, improvement--------------- 84 Kenosha Harbor, Wis.: Improvement--------------------- 1468 Investigation---------------------------------- 1506, 1971 Kenova, W. Va., flood control______________________ Kent Island Narrows, Md., investigation ---------- Kenton Reservoir, Okla., investigation---- --------- 403 1011 1330 1971 1971 Kentucky River, Ky.: Flood control------------------- 1353 Improvement_------------------------------ 1338 Ketchikan Harbor, Alaska, improvement 1890 Keuka Lake, N. Y., investigation--_ -------------- 295 1641, 1971 Kewaunee Harbor, Wis.: Improvement-_-------------------- 1447 Investigation__ _ - - --- ---- ----------- 1506, 1971 Keweenaw Waterway, Mich., improvement-_ -- 1408 Keyapaha River, S. Dak., investigation-------- -- 1196, 1971 Keyport Harbor, N. J.: Improvement_-------------------- 264 Investigation__________ 274 1971 Keystone Harbor, Wash., investigation---------------- 1910 Key West, Fla.: Improvement of harbor at--------- --------- 642 Investigation------------------ 682 Kiamichi River, Okla., investigation_-- _---------- 933, 1011 1971 Kickapoo River, Wis., investigation__--------- 1112, 1971 Kilchis River, Oreg., investigation-_------------ 1826, 1971 Kill Van Kull, N. Y., and N. J., improvement of Staten Island-New Jersey Channels _ - --- Kingman Lake, D. C., reclamation and development of - -- 247 1 __ Anacostia River and flats____ _-- ------- 2112 Kingston, Pa., flood protection for________ _ . 410 Kinney Coulee, La., investigation _ _ 829 1971 Kiskiminetas River, Pa., investigation --.----------- 1268, 1290, 1291, 1971, 1972 Kissimmee River, Fla.: Improvement ----------.. . -- . .------ 679 Investigation .... . ....................... ... 682, 683 1972 INDEX XXXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Klamath River, Oregon, investigation_----.--- . -- - _ -- 1698, 1972 Knapps Narrows, Md., improvement _------- ------- 401 Knappton, Wash., investigation --------- - - _--------_ 1773, 1972 Knobbs Creek, N. C., improvement_-------. -- 482 Kodiak Harbor, Alaska, improvement__------------------ --- 1909 Kootenai River, Idaho and Mont.: Improvement----------------------------------------_ 1909 Investigation___ 1924; 1972 L Labatre Bayou, Ala.: Improvement ---------------------------------- _ - 739 Investigation----------------------------------- 755 1972 Labette Creek, Kans., investigation_------------- 1011 1972 Lacassine Bayou, La., investigation-_ --- 830 1972 Lackawack River, N. Y., investigation------------ 286 1972 Lackawanna River, Pa., investigation ----------------- _ 295, 420 1972 Lacombe Bayou, La., improvement -------------------- 781 Lac Qui Parle Reservoir, Minn--------------------------------- 1110 Lacey, Langellier, West Matanzas, and Kerton Valley, Ill., flood control -------------------------- ----- --------- 1045 Lafayette River, Va., improvement ------------------- 468--------- Lafourche Bayou, La.: Improvement ----------------------- ------- 791 Investigation------------------------------------_ 829 1972 La Grange Bayou, Fla., improvement----- ------ 754 Laguna Madre, Tex., investigation8___ 8-------890 1972 Lake Calumet, Ill., improvement--_ -------- 1519 Lake Champlain, N. Y. and Vt. See Champlain Lake. Lake Charles Deep Water Channel, La.: Improvement---------------------------------- 822 Investigation--------__ --------------------------- 829 Lake George, Fla., improvement of St. Johns River, Fla__ 611 Lake Griffin, improvement of Oklawaha River, Fla _ Lake Harbor, Mich., investigation -. __---------------------- 613 1506, 1972 Lake Mabel, Fla., improvement of Hollywood Harbor___ 634 Lake Okeechobee, Fla., improvement----___--- ------ 645 Lake of the Woods, Minn.: International Control Board___-------- -------------------- 2129 Regulation of levels--------------------------------------- 2129 Surveys and charting_----------------------------------- 2121 Lake Pontchartrain, La., improvement_----------- 706 Lake River, Wash., improvement_------------------------------ 1761 Lakes, Great. See Great Lakes. _-- Lake Superior Board of Control___-------- ---------- -------- 2128 Lake Traverse, S. Dak., flood control------------------ _ __ _ 1109 Lake Washington, Miss., improvement_--- ------- 916 Lake Washington Ship Canal, Wash., improvement- _ ------- 1880 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla.: Improvement_---------------------------------- 630 Investigation_----------------------------------- 682 1972 La Lanche Bay, Ala., improvement of Intracoastal Waterway via----------------------------------- 705 La Loutre Bayou, La., improvement---- ----------- 778 Lamoille River, Vt., flood control_--------------------- 274 L'Anguille River, Ark., improvement_------ 941 La Plata River, Colo., investigation_ ------------- ------- 1667, 1072 Larchmont Harbor, N. Y.: Improvement _ __ ------ ------- 272 ------------ Investigation__ 274 1972 Latham Slough, Calif., improvement_--- ----------- 1712 XXXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 -------- La Trappe River, Md., improvement__ -- 401---- Lavaca Bay, Tex., improvement of channel from Pass Cavallo to Port Lavaca__ ________- - ----------- 875 Lavaca River, Tex., investigation-------------------- 890, 892 1972 Lawrenceburg, Ind., flood control.----------------. ----- ___ - 1352 Lawrence, Kans., flood control at_-------------------------------- 1171 L'Ea Bleu Bayou, La., investigation------------------ 829 1972' Le Carpe Bayou, La.: Improvement---------------------------------- 795 Investigation--_------------------- -------------- 829 1972 Lecompte Creek, Md., improvement________--- ----- 374 Leech Lake Reservoir, Minn., construction--------- ..---------- 1198 Lee Slough, Apalachicola River, Fla., improvement 690.. 690 Lehigh River, investigation __- __ ---------- 362 1972 Leipsic River, Del., improvement_-_ ------ 359 Leland Harbor, Mich., improvement.--------------------------- 150 Lemon Creek, N. Y., improvement..-----------.-_ 272---- Leon River, Tex., investigation__ .. - _- - 892 1972 Levels, water. See Water levels. Levisa Fork, Big Sandy River, Ky.: Improvement------------- ------------------ ---------- 1318: Investigation______----- -- 1338, 1972 Lewisport, Ky., flood control_- -- --- ------ -------- 1395 Lewis River, Wash.: Flood control------------------------ ------------------- 1816 Improvement-------------------- ----------------------- 1762 Investigation--------------------------------------------- 1826 Licking River, Ky.: Flood Control_ _ - __------------___---- 1353 Investigation ._... -------------------- 1357 Licking River, Ohio, examination__--- - _____-- 1306, -________ 1972 Lightning Creek, Kans., investigation----------------- 1011 1972 Little Caillou Bayou, La., improvement --------------- 794 Little Choptank River to Choptank River, Md., water- way, improvement -------------------------------- 374 Little Deadmans Creek, Calif., investigation -------------------- 1724, 1972 Little Elk River, Md., improvement------------------ 401 Little Kanawha River, W. Va.: Flood control_-- --- ------------------ ------------ _ 1334 Improvement ----------------------- --------------------- 1307 Investigation______------- 1338, 1972 Little Machipongo River, Va., improvement ------------ 401 - Little Manatee River, Fla., investigation -------------- 682 1972 Little Miami River, Ohio: Flood control__------ ------------------- _ ___ ---------- 1353 Investigation_____-------- 1357, 1972: Little Missouri River, Ark., investigation -------------- 933 1188, 1196 1972 Little Narragansett Bay, R. I., investigation ----------- 145 1973 Little Pass, Fla., investigation___- __________________ 681 _ Little Pigeon and French Broad Rivers, Tenn., improve- ment----------------------------------------------------- 1226 Little Pigeon Bayou, La., improvement---_- ------- _ 827 Little River, Ark., investigation_ __ __ _ 933, 1011 1973 Little River, Del., improvement__-- ------------- 323 Little River, Kans., investigation ______ _______ - ___-- ___-_ 1174 Little River, La., improvement________ ____________916 Little River, S. C., improvement of waterway via ---------- 526- - Little Rock, Ark.: Engineering district- .-------------- - - -961. Flood control--- _ - --- ---------__ - - - 981- INDEX XXXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Little Salmon River, N. Y., investigation--..--.------- 1640, 1973 Little Sarasota Bay, Fla.: Improvement of Sarasota Bay.------------------ 662 Investigation .. -- --- 683 Little Sioux River, Iowa, investigation---------------- 1196, 1973 Little Sodus Bay, N. Y., improvement of harbor .- 1628 Little Wicomico River, Va., improvement_------------- 431 Liverpool, Ill., flood control 1131 Livingstone Channel, Detroit River, Mich., improve- ment_ - 1542 Lobdell Canal, improvement of Wilmington Harbor, Del. 308 Lock Haven, Pa., flood control_---- ----------- 419 Locklies Creek, Va., improvement ----------------- 443 Logansport, Ind., flood control at-------------------- 1369 Loggy Bayou, La., investigation_- ---------------- 933 Long Beach Harbor, Calif.: Improvement ----------------------------- 1646 Investigation- __ 1654, 1973 Long Island Intracoastal Waterway, N. Y., improve- ment_-------------------------------------- 181 Long Island State Park, beaches, N. Y., beach-erosion investigation ------------------------------- 2120 Longs Canyon, Colo., investigation---------------- 1011 1973 Lookout Bight, N. C., improvement---------------- 522 Lookout Cape, N. C., improvement of harbor of refuge____ 544 Lorain Harbor, Ohio, improvement---------------- 1580 Los Angeles, Calif.: Engineering district____---------------__ 1642 Flood control on river_.--------------------- 1657 Improvement of harbor_---------------------- 1646 Investigation of harbor and river-------------- 1654, 1667, 1973 Los Angeles County flood control and water conservation, California _----------------- ----------------- 1654, 1657 Lost Creek, Ill., flood control__ __------------ - 1042 Lost River, Ind., investigation-------------------- 1398, 1973 Louisiana and Texas intracoastal waterway: Improvement, Mississippi River to Corpus Christi. - 802, 844 --.. - Investigation____--------- 829, 830 1973 Investigation of waterway from Corpus Christi to Rio Grande ----------------------------- 890 Louisiana, State of, removal of water hyacinths from ..-. 722, 823 ----- Louisville and Portland Canal, Ky., enlargement- 1233 Louisville, Ky.: Engineering district_------------------------ 1357 Flood control_ --------------------------- 1395 Lowell Creek, Alaska: Flood control---------- -------------------- 1919 Investigation_____ _______---------------- 1924 Lowell, Mass., flood protection at______-------------- 89 Lower Chipola River, Fla., improvement------------ 690 -- -- -- Lower Thoroughfare at or near Wenona, Deals Island, Md.: Improvement ----------------------------- 401 Investigation________________-------- 403 1973 Loyalhanna Creek, Pa., investigation-------------- 1290, 1973 Loyalhanna Reservoir, Pa., flood control----------- 1280 Lubec Channel, Maine, improvement-_- 84 Ludington Harbor, Mich., improvement------- 1490 Ludlow, Ky., flood control__________------------- 1352 Lugert-Altus Reservoir, Okla., flood control_ 1006 XXXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Lussenhaf Levee, Ill., flood control_ _ 1148 Lyford levees, Ind., flood control 84 1370 Lynn Harbor, Mass., improvement___ Lynnhaven Bay, Inlet, and River, Va., investigation Lytle Creek, Calif., investigation --- 496 1667, 1973 M Mable Bay and Lake, Fla., improvement of Hollywood Harbor_------------------------------------ 634 Machodoc (Upper) Creek, Va., improvement-- 443 Mackay Creek, N. C., improvement------------ 492 Mackinac Harbor, Mich.: Improvement_ 1570 Investigation___ 1571, 1973 Mackinac Island, Mich., to Round Island, Mich., chan- nel, improvement_------------------- 1570 Mackinac Straits, Mich., improvement of Poe Reef Shoal_ 1570 Mackinaw River, Ill., investigation 1153, 1973 Macon Bayou, La.: Improvement- 905 Investigation___----------------- 933 1973 Macum Creek, Md., investigation 403 1973 Mad River, Calif_____________ 1698, 1973 Mad River, Ohio, investigation __ 1357, 1973 Mahoning Creek, Pa.: Flood control- _ 1274 Investigation _____ 1290, 1973 Mahoning River, Pa., and Ohio, improvement--- 1253 Main ship channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment___------------------------------------- 188 Malden River, Mass., improvement---------------- 84 Malheur River, Oreg., investigation_ 1859, 1973 Mamaroneck Harbor, N. Y., improvement__ 160 Manasquan Inlet and River, N. J.: Improvement____ __----------- -- 269 Investigation_ ____---- ---------- 274 1973 Manatee River, Fla., improvement_............... 663 Manchac Bayou, La., improvement_ 787 Manchac Pass, La., improvement_ 785 Manchester, Ohio, flood control. .......... .____.. 1352 Manchester Harbor, Mass.: Improvement.------------------ 84 - Investigation_---------- 85 1973 Mancos River, Colo., investigation___ 1667, 1973 Manhasset Bay, N. Y.: Improvement_-- 171 Investigation_______ 274 1973 Manistee Harbor and River, Mich., improvement_ 1.493 Manistique Harbor, Mich., improvement 1422 Manitowoc Harbor, Wis., improvement__.......... 1453 Mannford Reservoir, Okla., investigation _ 1011 1973 Manokin River, Md., improvement______ 401 Manteo Bay, N. C., improvement_ 491 Manteo to Oregon Inlet, N. C., investigation_ 496 1973 Mantua Creek, N. J.: Improvement_ 342 Investigation_ 361 Maps and charts, northern and northwestern lakes___ 2121 Marais des Cygnes River, Kans., investigation 1173, 1174, 1973 Marblehead Harbor, Mass., investigation-_ _ - - 85 1974 INDEX XXXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mare Island Strait, Calif.: Improvement-------- ----------------------------------- 1680 Investigation ----------------------------------- 1696 Mariposa Creek, Calif., investigation------------------_____ ___ 1724, 1974 Markham Ferry Reservoir, Okla., investigation --------- 1011 1974 Marmarth, N. Dak., flood control at ____________________ ____ 1194 Marmaton River, Kans., investigation__-_ ------------ __ -_ 1174, 1974 Marquette Bay and Harbor, Mich.: Construction of harbor of refuge in bay ---------------------- 1412 Improvement of harbor____________________________ 1414 Marshy Hope Creek, Md.: Flood control ------------------------------------ 418 Investigation ---------------------------------- 420 Marthas Vineyard, Mass., improvement --------------- 99 Mason, W. Va., flood control_________________________-__-- ___ 1334 Mason and Menard, Ill., flood control___________________________ 1145 Massillon, Ohio, flood control___________ _____________________ 1334 Matawan Creek, N. J.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 272 Investigation----------------------------------- 274 1974 Mattaponi River, Va., improvement _________________ 438 Mattituck Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ __ __ _ 176 Mauckport, Ind., flood control_ --- ------------ 1395 Maumee Bay and River, Ohio, improvement of Toledo Harbor--------------------------------------_ 1565 Maurice River, N. J., improvement_------------ - 359 Mayaguez Harbor, P. R., improvement-------------------------_ 1944 Maysville, Ky., flood control____________ _______________ _____ 1352 McCraney Creek, Ill., investigation___________________ _________1097, 1974 McCreadys Creek, Md., improvement_________________ 376 McGee Creek, Ill., flood control 1042 Meachims Creek, Va., investigation-----------------__ 444 1974 Meherrin River, N. C., improvement_ ____ ________ 483 Melbourne Harbor, Fla., improvement _ _ _ 627 Memphis Harbor, Tenn., improvement of Wolf River- 944 Memphis, Tenn.: Engineering district____________________________ 934 Flood control at--------- -_ 949 Investigation__- - --------- --- 956 Menemsha Creek, Mass., investigation- - - - - - - 145 1974 Menominee Harbor and River, Mich. and Wis.: Improvement -------------------------------------------- 1424 - - Investigation_______________________ -__ __-- ___ _ _ 1506, 1974 Meredosia Bay, Ill., investigation ---------------------------- ________ 1130, 1974 Mermentau River, La.: Improvement, including tributaries--------------- 816 Improvement of waterway to Franklin, La---- ------ 808 Improvement of waterway to Sabine River, via 802 80-- Investigation--- -- _-- -- -- - -- 829, 830 1974 Merrimack River, Mass.: Flood control at Haverhill, Mass--------------_ 88 Flood control at Lowell, Mass__ - -________-- -- 89 Improvement---------------------------------- 58 Investigation_________________________ 85, 86 1974 Merrimack River, N. H. and Mass.: Flood control ___________---------------- -- - 91 Investigation-- - -___--- - -- 86, 95 1974 Metlakatla Harbor, Alaska, investigation----_ _------------------_ 1910, 1974 Meto Bayou Basin, Ark., investigation -956 1974 Metropolis, Ill., flood control--- --- _----- --- -1393 Mettawee River, N. Y., investigation- - 286 1974 XXXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Miami and Erie Canal, Ohio, investigation----_------- 1268 Miami Beach, Fla., investigation.-------------------- 682 1974 Miami Canal, Fla., investigation____ _ ______ _ 683 Miami Harbor and River, Fla.: Improvement of harbor_ __ 637 Improvement of intracoastal waterway to Florida Bay, Fla_.. 641 Improvement of intracoastal waterway to Jackson- ville, Fla- _ -- . 618 Improvement of river _____ 679 Investigation of waterway to Jacksonville, Fla .... 681 Investigation of waterway to Key West _ 682 1974 Investigation __ _ _ _ 682 1974 Miami River, Ohio, investigation.___ 1357, 1974 Miami River, Oreg., investigation.__..._.____ _ 1827, 1974 Mianus River, Conn., investigation- __ 145 1974 Michigan City Harbor, Ind., improvement _-_ -- - 1524 Michigan Lake: Canal to Sturgeon Bay, improvement- Discharge - .- -- 1441 2121 Elevation 2122 Investigation of harbor of refuge --- --- 1528, 1974 Surveys, charts, etc_ 2121, 2122 Water levels 2122, 2124 Middle Fork River, W. Va., investigation_ __ 1290, 1974 Middleport, Ohio, flood control_ 1334 Middle River, Calif., improvement___ 1713 Middle River, Md., investigation-. 404 1974 Middlesboro, Ky., flood control_ 1227 Miles Creek, Calif., investigation- 1724, 1924 Milford Harbor, Conn., improvement_ 129 Milford Haven Harbor, Va., improvement- - 443 Mill Creek, Calif., investigation-------------------- Mill Creek and South Slough, Ill., improvement Mill Creek, Md., investigation_ - - ------- - - 404 1724, 1974 1081 1975 Mill Creek or River, Conn.: Improvement of New Haven Harbor_ . 127 Improvement of Stamford Harbor-------------- 139 Mill Creek, Tex., investigation - 890, 892 1975 Mill Creek Valley, Ohio, investigation ---- 1357, 1975 Mill Creek, Va., improvement_____ 443 Mill Creek, Wash.: Flood control _ ._______ 1857 Investigation_ 1859 Miller Bay, Wis., investigation------------------_ 1506, 1975 Milton, Pa., flood control_ ------ ------------ 419 Milwaukee, Wis.: Engineering district_ 1422 I Improvement of harbor__ 1462 ' Investigation ..... ------------ 1506, 1975 Mineral Wells, Tex., engineering district- 893 Mingo Creek, S. C., improvement-- 575 Minim Creek-Estherville Canal, S. C., improvement -- 555 Mining, hydraulic, in California.._ .......... 1989 Minnesota River, Minn.: Flood control 1110 Improvement 1105 Investigation ------- 1975 Miscellaneous civil works_ -------5 2107 General statement regarding 15 Mispillion River, Del., improvement--------------- 327 INDEX XXXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mississippi River: Investigations: Baton Rouge to New Orleans, La_ .......... 829 For flood control_._______ ....... _ ._ _.. _.. 956 1975 General _-------------- - - - - -..--- 830, 933 1026, 1046 1084, 1108 1975 Illinois and Mississippi Canal--...---.-. .---- 1084 Missouri River to Minneapolis__ ..._ _._ 1097, 1108 1112, 1975 New Orleans, La., vicinity of_....._._..... 829 Experiment station, Waterways, Vicksburg, Miss.. 2020, 2094 Flood control, emergency work on tributaries...--- 2033 Flood control on upper Mississippi River.-------- 1045, 1095 1110, 1151 Improvements: Baton Rouge to New Orleans, La_ 774 1_ Head of Passes to Ohio River (Mississippi River Commission)___ ___ ---------- ---------- 2009 Illinois and Mississippi Canal, Ill. 1076 Missouri River to Minneapolis_ -- 1.046 Missouri River to Ohio River.._ ---------- 1014 New Orleans, La., to Corpus Christi, Tex., intracoastal waterway_------ 802,844 Passes: Head of, to Ohio River...__........ 2009 South Pass___---------------- 766 Southwest Pass, including shoals between Cubits Gap and Head of Passes..... 766 Reservoir dams at headwaters _ _ _ . - 1098 Sabine River, waterway to_ 802 ----- Levees, Head of Passes to Cape Girardeau, Mo_. 2071 Mapping alluvial valley 2046 Snag boats below Missouri River, operation of__.._ 1021 Tiptonville to Obion River, Tenn., flood control.. 948 Mississippi River Commission: Improvement of Mississippi River by. ..----. 2009 Report of President__.____--------- _ 2036 Mississippi Sound, Miss., and Ala.: Gulfport Ship Island Channel and Ship Island Pass, improvement------------------ ---------- 747 Improvement of intracoastal waterway via------ 706 Mississippi, State of, removal of water hyacinths from waters of-------------------------------------- 722, 823 Missouri River: Flood control--------- --------------------- 1167,1172, 1188 Improvements: --------- 1107 At Fort Peck, Mont---------- - 17 ---------- At Niobrara, Nebr., flood control 1188 Kansas City to mouth___------------------ 1153 Kansas City to Sioux City 1175 Sioux City to Fort Benton-------------- 1184 Investigation_------- ---------------------- 1174,1196, 1204, 1975 Mobile, Ala., engineering district ------------- 685 Mobile Bay, Harbor, and River, Ala.: Improvement of Black Warrior, Warrior and Tom- 731 bigbee Rivers, Ala____ __-------------- Improvement of harbor and bar 718 Improvement of intracoastal waterway to New Orleans, La----------------------------- 706 XXXVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Mobile Bay, Harbor, and River, Ala.-Continued. Improvement of intracoastal waterway to Pensacola Bay, Fla_ 705 Investigation_ 755, 830 1975. Mobile River, Ala., removing the water hyacinths in river and tributaries 722 Mohawk River, N. Y.: Flood control 280 Investigation___________________________ 273, 286 Mojave River, Calif., investigation_ 1667, 1975, Mokelumne River, Calif., improvement- 1706 Montgomery, Pa., flood control__ 419 Mona Lake, Mich., investigation_ 1506, 1975" Monongahela River, W. Va. and Pa.: Improvement_ 1248. Investigation___ 1268,1290, 1975. Monroe Bay and Creek, Va.: Improvement- 428 Monroe Harbor, Mich.: Improvement_ 1561 Investigation_____ 1572- Montauk Lake Harbor, N. Y., investigation 274 Monterey Harbor, Calif.: Improvement _- 1694- Investigation___ 1696, 1975, Montezuma, River, Utah, investigation_ 1667, 1976 Moorefield, W. Va., flood control_ 451 Moose River, N. Y., investigation 1641, 1976 Morehead City Harbor, N. C.: Improvement 530 Investigation_ 545 1976 Mormon Channel, San Joaquin River, Calif., improve- ment_ _____- 1704- Morris Cove, New Haven Harbor, Conn., improvement_ 127 Morristown Harbor, N. Y., improvement 1638 Morro Bay, Calif., investigation____ 1654, 1976 Moscow, Ohio, flood control_.________________________ 1352 Moshassuk River, R. I., investigation_ 156 Mount Hope Bay, improvement of Fall River Harbor, Mass _______ ___ 105 Mud Lake, Mermentau River, La., improvement. ..... 816 Mud Mountain Dam, Wash., flood control_ 1911 Mud River, Ky., investigation _ _ 1398, 1976- Mulberry Creek, Va., improvement 436 Mulock Creek, Fla., investigation__ 684 1.976, Multnomah Channel, Oreg., improvement 1753 Muncie, Ind., flood control at 1376 Muncy, Pa., flood control_ 419 Murderkill River, Del., improvement------------- 326 Muskegon Harbor, Mich., improvement- 1484- Muskingum River, Ohio: Flood control 1334 Improvement__ 1291 Investigation___ 1306, 1976 Muskingum River Valley Reservoirs, Ohio, construction_ 1295 Myers Chuck Harbor, Alaska, investigation_ 1910, 1976 Mystic River, Conn., improvement_- - -_ _- ------ 144 Mystic River, Mass.: Improvement-_ 59 Investigation_ ------------------------------ 86 INDEX XXXIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 N Nandua Creek, Va., improvement.__ ____ ..- __ 401 Nansemond River, Va., improvement__.______ 494 Nantasket Beach Channel, Boston Harbor, Mass., im- provement__ -------------------- 62 Nantasket (Hull) Gut. Mass., investigation-_- -- 86 1976 Nanticoke, Pa., flood protection for_ 419 Nanticoke River (including Northwest Fork), Del. and Md.: Improvement- 377, 378 Investigation___________________ 404 Nantucket Harbor and Sound, Mass.: Construction of harbor of refuge__ 144 Improvement of: Cross Rip Shoals_ 98 Pollock Rip Shoals_ 96 Investigation_ 145, 146 1976 Napa River, Calif.: Improvement- 1683 Investigation_ 1698, 1976 Naples, Fla., to Big Marco Pass, Fla., channel, improve- ment__ 644, 682 ---------- Narrows of Lake Champlain, N. Y., and Vt., improve- ment -------------------------------------- 240 Naselle River, Wash., investigation_ _ ---- 1925, 1976 Nashua River at Fitchburg, Mass., flood control ....... 86 Nashville, Tenn., engineering district ____ 1208 Natalbany River, La., improvement 786 Natchitoches Parish, La., flood control 922 National Recovery Act funds, work accomplished with _ 2095 Navesink (North Branch of Shrewsbury) River, N. J., improvement ___ 267 Navidad River, Tex., investigation___ 890, 892 1976 Navigable waters. See Bridges; Wrecks; and Regula- tions. Navigation, Congresses of, Permanent International Association 2103 Navigation, surveys for__ 1952 Nawiliwili Harbor, Hawaii, improvement 1930 Neah Bay, Wash.: Improvement _ - 1869 Investigation_ 1910 Neale Sound, Md., improvement 429 Necanicum River, Oreg., investigation .... 1773, 1976 Neches River, Tex.: Improvement of Sabines-Neches Canal_ Investigation_ -- - 837 892 1976 Neebish Channels, St. Marys River, Mich., improve- ment_ ____- 1529 Nehalem Bay and River, Oreg.: Improvement of bay_____ 1772 Investigation_ 1827, 1976 Neosho River, Kans.: Examination and survey_ 1008 Flood control 975 Investigation _________________ ___ 1010 Neponset River, Mass., improvement_ 84 Nestucca River, Oreg., investigation 1827, 1976 Neuse River, N. C.: Improvement_ 509 Investigation. __--. 545, 548 XL INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Neversink Creek and River, N. Y., investigation ..... 362 1976 New Albany, Ind., flood control________ 1395 Newark, Ohio, flood control_______________ 1334 Newark Bay, N. J., improvement- -- 244 New Bedford Harbor, Mass.: Improvement . .. . 100 Investigation _______ _ 146 1976. Newburyport Harbor, Mass.: Improvement .. . . ... 56 Investigation_ 86 1976 New Creek, N. Y., investigation- 286 1976 New Haven Harbor, Conn.: Improvement...._ 127 Investigation_ 146 1976 New Iberia, La., to Gulf of Mexico, investigation . 830 197& New Jersey and New York Channels, improvement __ 247 1976 New Jersey Intracoastal waterway, investigation ...... 361 New Jersey-Staten Island Channels, N. Y. and N. J., im- provement_- _ _-- - 247 New London Harbor, Conn.: Improvement . . ... _ _. 116 Investigation .. . 146 New Martinsville, W. Va., flood control- 1334 New Orleans, La.: Engineering district, first_ . . 766 Engineering district, second__ _ 831 Investigation of waterway to the Apalachicola River, Fla -- 763 Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway in Louisiana and Texas, extending to Corpus Christi, Tex .... 802 Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway to Mobile Bay, Ala- - -- 706 Improvement of Mississippi River to Baton Rouge, La_-- 774 New Pass, Fla., investigation_... 682 1976 Newport, Ark, flood control___ 1002 Newport Bay, Calif.: Improvement .. 1645 Investigation--- 1654, 1976 Newport Beach, Calif., beach-erosion investigation- Newport Harbor, R. I.: Improvement-. -- - 109 2120 Newport, Ky., flood control______.____ Newport News, Va.: Improvement of channels to Newport River, N. C., improvement of waterway between ------ 459 1347 Beaufort and New River. 523 ----- New Richmond, Ohio, flood control_. _ ---- 1353 New River, Inlet and Sound, Fla.: Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway, Jackson- ville to Miami, Fla., via . 618 Investigation_______________.. . .. . ... 682 1977 New River Inlet, N. C., investigation- 545 New River, N. C.: Improvement_ 523 Improvement of waterway to Swansboro and Beau- fort_- 523 New Rochelle Harbor, N. Y., improvement 272 Newtown Creek, N. Y.: Improvement 207 New York and New Jersey Channels, improvement .. 247 New York Bay and Harbor, N. Y.: Ambrose Channel, improvement _ 188 Anchorage Channel, improvement -- 188 Arthur Kill, improvement__.. ___ .. ._ 247 INDEX XLI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 New York Bay and Harbor, N. Y.-Continued. Battery, the removal of shoal in Hudson River off Pier A_._ _ __ 213 Bay Ridge Channel, improvement __ 195 Bayside Channel, improvement_ 188 Bronx River, improvement__ 166 Buttermilk Channel, improvement 200 Channel, Staten Island-Hoffman and Swinburne Islands_____ __ ____ 188 Coenties Reef, removal__ 202 Coney Island Channel, improvement-_ 192 .Coney Island Creek, improvement_ 193 Craven Shoal, improvement 188 Drift, collection and removal 217 2109 East Chester Creek, improvement_ 163 East River, improvement, including Coenties Reef_ 202 Flushing Bay, improvement .. __ 168 Gedney Channel, improvement 188 Gowanus Creek Channel, improvement- Great Kills, Staten Island, improvement. - 198 257 Harlem River, improvement 210 Hell Gate, East River, improvement.. Hudson River Channel, improvement - 202 213 Hutchinson River (East Chester Creek), improve- ment___-----.-. 163 Investigation-_ - .- 274, 361 1977 Kill Van Kull, improvement . 247 Main Ship Channel, improvement. - 188 247 - - - - - - - New Jersey-Staten Island Channels, improvement. Newtown Creek, N. Y., improvement_ 207 Oil pollution, New York Harbor__ _ -2109 Red Hook Channel, improvement__ 195 Shooters Island Channel, improvement_ 247 Staten Island-Hoffman Island-Swinburne Island Channel- _ 188 Staten Island Sound, improvement-... 247 Supervision, to prevent destructive or injurious deposits 2109 New York engineering district-_ 15 New York State Barge Canal, N. Y.: Enlargement_ _ 232 Investigation___ 273 1640 New York State canals, surveys and charting of natural navigable waters__ 2121 Nezpique Bayou, La., improvement 816 Niagara Control Board_ 2127 Niagara Falls: Preservation of Falls and permits for water-power diversions _ __ 2127 Supervision by the Federal Power Commission_ .- 2105 Supervision of power companies- . 2127 Niagara River, N. Y.: Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, improvement_________ 1612 Buffalo Harbor, improvement_ 1606 Control and regulation of water of, and preserva- tion of the Falls 2127 Improvement_ 1619 Surveys, etc .... 2121 Niagara Special International Board_ 2127 Niantic Harbor and River, Conn., investigation . . - 146 1977 XLII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 - Nicaraguan Canal, survey-________________-- -- - _ 2104 Nicolet Lake (Hay Lake) Channel, St. Marys River, Mich., improvements__ 1529 Niobrara, Nebr., flood control at 1188 Nishnabotna River, Iowa, investigation 1196, 1977 Nisqually River, Wash., investigation _ 1925, 1977 Nissequogue River, N. Y., investigation _ 274 1977 Nolin River, Ky.: Improvement_-- 1358 Investigation _ 1398, 1977 Nome Harbor, Alaska, improvement_ 1904 Nomini Bay and Creek, Va., improvement_ 443 Nonconnah Creek, Tenn., flood control. _ 949 Nooksack River, Wash., investigation_ Norfolk Harbor, Va.: General improvement, including main channel of Elizabeth River and portions of southern, eastern, and western branches __ _ _ _ 454 Improvement of channels to Newport News ....... 459 Improvement of Scotts Creek, Va .... 454 Improvement of Thimble Shoal_ 458 Improvement of waterway to Beaufort Inlet ...... 476 Improvement of waterway to sounds of North Car- olina--------------------------------------- 473 Investigation_ 496 1977 Norfolk, Va., engineering district- 453 Normal, Ky., flood control__ 1353 North Alexander, Ill., flood control 1030 North Canadian River, N. Mex., and Tex.: Flood control _ --- 988, 989 Investigation 1011 1977 North Carolina sounds, improvement of waterway to Norfolk, Va_ __ 473 North Carolina State Study, beach erosion investigations 2120 North Cove, Conn., investigation_ 145 1977 Northeast Harbor, Maine, investigation 86 1977 Northeast River, Md.: Improvement _ 368 Investigation_____________ 404 Northeast River, N. C., improvement_ 539 1977 North Edisto River, S. C., improvement of waterway via_ 570 Northern and northwestern lakes: Discharge .... 2121 Elevation 2122 Surveys, charts, etc_ Elevation-------ef--__------------------------- 2121 Water levels- 2121, 2124 North New River Canal, Fla., investigation__ 682, 683 North Little Rock to Gillett, Ark., flood control ....... 950, 984 Northport Harbor, N. Y., investigation __ 274 1977 North Portland Harbor, Oreg., improvement _ 1772 North River, Mass., investigation_. 86 1977 North River, Mo., investigation 1097 North River, Wyo., investigation_ 1196 North Slough, Oreg., investigation 1827, 1977 Norwalk Harbor, Conn.: Improvement_ 137 Investigation__ _ 146 1977 Norwich Harbor, Conn., improvement of Thames River- 118 Noyo River, Calif.: Improvement_ 1688 Investigation__ . 1696, 1977 Nueces River, Tex., investigation_ -__ ._____. 892 1977 INDEX XLIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 O Oak Bay to Port Townsend Bay, Wash., waterway im- provement_----- ---------------------- 1871 Oak Creek, Md.: Improvement of channel to Plain Dealing Creek ... 371 Investigation_ 404 Oakford, Ill., flood control____ 1143 Oakland Harbor, Calif., improvement __ 1674 Obion River, Tenn., snagging_ _ __ __ 953 Occohannock Creek, Va., improvement_ 401 Occoquan Creek, Va., improvement_ ___ 443 Ocean City Inlet, Md., improvement_ 392 Ocean City, Md., to Chincoteague Bay, waterway, in- vestigation_ 404 1977 Ochlockonee Bay and River, Fla., investigation _ _.. 755 Ocmulgee River, Ga., improvement 588 Oconee River, Ga., improvement_ 588 Oconto Harbor, Wis., improvement- 1427 Ogdensburg Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ 1635 Ogeechee River, Ga., investigation_ 604 1977 Ogunquit-Perkins Cove, Maine, investigation 86 1977 Ohio River: Flood control 1230, 1286, 1333, 1394 General improvement (open-channel work)- 1244 Investigation__ 1344, 1357, 1368, 1977 Locks and dams, construction_ 1233 Okeechobee Lake drainage areas: Improvement 645 Investigation___ 682, 683 Oklawaha River, Fla.: Improvement_ 613 Improvement of ship canal across Florida, via ..... 616 Investigation ___________ 682 Olcott Harbor, N. Y., improvement__ 162 Oldmans Creek, N. J.: Improvement_ 345 Investigation______________ 361 1977 Old River, Calif., improvement___ _ 1718 Old River, Fla., and Ala., improvement of intracoastal waterway, via__-------- 705 --- Old River (present mouth of Red River), La., removing snags and wrecks__________ __ 1021 Olympia Harbor, Wash., improvement 1873 Omaha, Neibr., engineering district__ 1174 Onancock River, Va., improvement .- 388 Oneida River, N. Y., investigation__ 295 1641, 1977 Onondaga Creek, N. Y., investigation 295 1641, 1977 Onset Bay, Cape Cod Canal, Mass., improvement ...... 74 Ontario Lake: Discharge____ __ 2121 Improvement of St. Lawrence River to Ogdensburg, N. Y----- ------ ------- 1638 Surveys, charts, etc_ 2121 Water levels _ 2121, 2124 Ontonagon Harbor, Mich., improvement__ 1406 Oologah Reservoir, Okla., investigation_ 1011 1977 Optima Reservoir, Okla., flood control .... 988 Orange River, Fla., improvement _. ___ .___ .____ 679 101110-pt. 1-vol. 1- 67 XLIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Orchard Beach, Bronx, N. Y., beach erosion investiga- tion and study.__ ____- - __ __... . 274 Oregon Slough, Oreg., improvement-------------_-__-_ 1772 Orowoc Creek, N. Y., investigation_-------- 274 1977 Osage River, Kans.: Improvement-------------------------- 1161 -- -- Investigation_______--_- ___ 1174, 1977 Oswego Canal, N. Y., enlargement________________ 232 Oswego Harbor and River, N. Y.: Improvement_----- ------- --- -- 1630 Investigation_______ 295 1640, 1641, 1978 Ottawa River, Ohio, investigation_ --- ---- 1572 Otter Creek, Vt.: Improvement_- - - - - -_ _- 272 Investigation___- 286 1978 Ouachita River, Ark. and La.: Improvement_ - - - - - - 900 Investigation -------- 917, 933 1978 Outstanding investigations for navigation, flood control, etc__----- ----------- 1957 Owensboro, Ky., flood control_ - - 1395 Owens Creek, Calif., investigation_ 1724, 1978 Owyhee River, Oreg., investigation- 1859, 1978 Oyster Bay, Ala., improvement of intracoastal waterway via __-- 705 Oyster Creek, Md., and Va., investigation _ 404 1978 Oyster, Va., to Atlantic Ocean, investigation 404 1978 P Padanaram Harbor, Mass., investigation- Paducah, Ky., flood control_ ..___ - 146 1978 1390 Pagan River, Va., improvement_ 494 Paint Rock River, Ala., investigation 1232, 1978 Pajaro River, Calif., investigation_ 1698, 1978 Palacios, Tex., investigation __ 890 Palarm Creek, Ark., investigation__- 1011 1978 Palm Beach, Fla.: Improvement-_ 633 Investigation_--- --------------------------- 682 Palouse River, Idaho, investigation _- .. - 1859,1978 Pamlico River, N. C., improvement_----- 502 Pamlico Sound, N. C.: Improvement of waterway to Beaufort Harbor .... 520 Improvement of waterway to Beaufort Inlet ...... 476 Improvement of waterway to Norfolk, Va ....... 473 Investigation_---------------- 545 1978 Pamunkey River, Va., improvement 440 Panama Canal, survey_ Panther Creek, Ill., flood control Paonia, Colo., investigation____ Parish Creek, Md., improvement_ 401 Parker River, Mass., investigation_ 86 Parkersburg, W. Va., flood control_ Pascagoula Harbor and River, Miss.: Improvement of harbor___ 740 Improvement of river above mouth of Dog River__ Investigation___------------ - -- 743 755, 756 1978 Pasquotank River, N. C.: Improvement of Waterway from Norfolk to Sounds of North Carolina ---------------------- 473 - -- Investigation------ ------------------------ 496 1978 INDEX XLV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Passaic River, N. J.: Improvement----------------------------- 244 Investigation ------------------------------ 286 1978 Pass Cavallo, Tex., channel to Port Lavaca, improvement_ 875 Pass Manchac, La., improvement__________ 785 Passumpsic River, Vt., investigation- 156 Patapsco River, Md., improvement of Baltimore Harbor and Channels_ 363 Patchogue River, improvement of Great South Bay, N. Y_ 182 Patriot, Ind., flood control___ 1353 Patuxent River, Md.: Improvement __ _ . . . . .- - - 443 Investigation_ 453 Pawcatuck River, R. I. and Conn., improvement-....-.. 144 Pawtucket (Seekonk) River, R. I., improvement ....-. 113 Pawtuxet River, R. I., investigation-_- ------- 156 1975 Payette River, Idaho, investigation __ 1859, 1978 Paynes Creek, Calif., investigation-__-- 172 1978 Peace River, Fla., investigation_--------------------_ 681 1978 Pearl River, Miss. and La.: Flood control --- --------- ---- 763 Improvement.------------------------------- - 750 Improvement of East Pearl River_. -- -- 750 Investigation___ ------------------------- 756, 765 1978 Pease River, Tex., investigation ------------- - - 933, 1011 1978 Pecan Island to White Lake, La., waterway, improve- ment__ -------------- ------------------- 816 Pecatonica River, Ill., flood control_--------- _ 1094 Peconic River, N. Y.: Improvement----------------------------- 272 Investigation___-- ___---- 274 1979 Pecos River, Tex., investigation____________________ 892 1979 Peedee, Great, River, S. C.: Improvement_---------------------------------- 553 Investigation-_______________________ 576, 577 1979 Peekskill Harbor, N. Y., improvement---------------- 221 Pekin and La Marsh, Ill., flood control____________ 1135 Pelham Bay (Orchard Beach), Bronx, N. Y., beach ero- sion study--------------------------------------- 2120 Pembina River, N. Dak., investigation_---------------- 1112, 1979 Penny Slough, Ill., flood control________-___-__-___ 1094 Penobscot River, Maine: Improvement _... ------- __ -------- -- - 48 Investigation---------------------- _ ----------- 95 Pensacola Bay and Harbor, Fla.: Improvement of harbor__ -_ -______-- - 714 Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway from bay to Mobile Bay, Ala____________________________ 705 Improvement of waterway to Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla-----------------_----------------- - 703 Investigation_-_--------------- 755 Pensacola Reservoir, Okla., investigation_ __ 1011 1979 Pensaukee Harbor, Wis., improvement_----__ _---____ 1429 Pentwater Harbor, Mich., improvement--------------- 1488 Perdido Bay, Fla. and Ala., improvement of Intracoastal Waterway via-----------------_---- ---------- 705--------- Pere Marquette Lake, Ludington Harbor, Mich., im- provement--------------------------------------- 1490 Perkins Cove, Maine, investigation. ------- - . . _- 86---- 2103 Permanent International Association of Congresses of Navigation------------------------------- 2103 XLVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Permits: For construction of bridges_ -________________ 2107 For diversion of water from Niagara River, N. Y---- 2127 For private structures and operations in navigable waters--------------------------- 2107 Perquimans River, N. C., improvement__ 494 Perry County, Mo., flood control__________ 1032 Perry Creek, Iowa, investigation ... 1196, 1979 Peru levees, Ind., flood control---_- - __ 1369 Petaluma Creek, Calif., improvement --- -- 1684 Petersburg Harbor, Alaska, improvement--_ - 1895 Petersburg, Va., improvement of Appomattox River - - 469 Petit Anse Bayou, La., improvement----- 811 Petit Jean River, Ark., investigation_ 1011 1979 Petoskey Harbor, Mich.: Improvement-- 1505 Investigation____.. _ _._ _ _ 1506, 1979 Philadelphia, Pa.: Engineering district_.. 295 Improvement of Delaware River at- 296, 299 Phoebus, Va., improvement of channel to Hampton Roads ------------------------------ 494 Picket Wire River, Okla., investigation_ 1011 Pierhead lines, establishment - - - 919 2107 Pierre Bayou, La., flood control- _ Pigeon (Little) and French Broad Rivers, Tenn., im- provement__ - 827 1226 Pigeon Bayous, La., improvement Pine Bluff, Ark., improvement of Arkansas River at ---- 935 Pine Creek, Pa.: Investigation _ 1290, 1979 Snagging------------- 1288 Pine River Reservoir, Minn., construction 1098 Pineville, Ky., flood control_ 1230 Pinole Shoal, Calif., investigation_ 1696 Pirates Cove Channel, Fla., investigation 682 1979 Pithlachacotee River, Fla., investigation_ 682 1979 Pittsburgh, Pa., engineering district ___ 1248 Plain Dealing Creek, Md.: Improvement of channel to Oak Creek- 371 Investigation 404 Plaquemine Bayou, La., improvement of intracoastal waterway, via__ 802 Plaquemine Brule Bayou, La., improvement-_. 818 Platte River, Nebr. and Wyo., investigation_ 1196, 1979 Plattsburg Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ 272 Playa del Rey Inlet Harbor and Basin, Venice, Calif., investigation_-- 1654, 1979 Pleasantville to Atlantic City, N. J., waterway, exami- nation and survey 361 1979 Plum Island River, Mass., investigation- 86 Plum Point Creek, Md., investigation-_ 404 1979 Plymouth Harbor, Mass.: Improvement----------------------------- 72 Investigation- 86 Plymouth, Pa., flood protection for 413 Pocomoke River, Md.: Improvement- 385 Investigation------------------------------ 404 Poe Reef Shoal, Straits of Mackinac, Mich., improve- ment- ------------------------------------- 1570 INDEX XLVII Pa age Volume 1 Volume 2 Point Judith, R. I., harbor of refuge, improvement 144 Point Gammon, Chatham, Mass., beach erosion investi- gation __ -------------------------------- --- 2120 Point Lookout Harbor, Mich., investigation_ __--------- 1572, 1979 Point Pleasant, W. Va., flood control___- 1334 Point Remove Creek, Ark., investigation_-------------- 1011 1979 Pokegama Reservoir, Minn., construction .... 1098 Pollock Rip Channel, Mass: Improvement--------------------------------- 96 Investigation___--------------------------- _ 146 1979 Pollution of navigable waters, New York Harbor_ 2109 Polson Bay, Flathead Lake, Mont., improvement______- 1909 Pomeroy, Ohio, flood control____________ 1334 Ponce de Leon Inlet, Fla., investigation 682 1979 Ponce Harbor, P. R., improvement 1942 Ponchatoula River, La., improvement ----------------- 786 Pond Village Landing, Truro, Mass., investigation 86 1979 Pontchartrain Lake, La., investigation---_ _--------- 830 1979 Poquonock River, Conn., improvement __ _ 133 Portage Bayou, La., investigation --------------------- 830 1979 Portage Creek, Ala., improvement of intracoastal water- way via ----------------------------------------- 705 Portage Lake harbor of refuge, Mich., improvement---------- 1496 Port Alexander, Alaska: Improvement 1909 Investigation___---------------------------------- 1910, 1979 Port Allen Harbor, Hawaii, improvement----- 1932 Port Angeles Harbor, Wash., investigation 1910, 1979 Port Aransas, Tex., improvement_______ - _______ 877 Port Arthur Canal, Tex., improvement _ __ _ 837 Port Austin Harbor, Mich., investigation -------------- - - 1572 Port Bolivar, Tex., improvement of channel to--------- 860 Port Chester Harbor, N. Y., improvement_-----_ __ -_ 157 Port Clinton Harbor, Ohio, improvement 1568 Port Everglades, Fla.: Improvement.-___________________ ___ 634 Investigation___ -- - -682 Port Frederick, Alaska, investigation_ - 1910 Port Gamble Harbor, Wash., improvement._ ---- 1909 Port Henry Harbor, N. Y., improvement --------------- 272 Port Huron, Mich., improvement of Black River at_ ----- 1554 Port Jefferson Harbor, N. Y., improvement ------------ 272 Portland and Louisville Canal, Ky., enlargement_ --- 1233 Portland Harbor, Maine: Improvement ____________________-_ 84 Investigation ----------------------------------- 86 1979 Portland, Oreg., engineering district__ 1725 Port Lavaca, Tex., channel to Pass Cavallo, improve- ment_----------------------------------------- 875 Port Orford, Oreg., investigation_ 1773 Port Sanilac Harbor, Mich., investigation-- 1572 Port series reports_ -___ -___-__________--_____ 45 Portsmouth Harbor, N. H., improvement-------------- 84 Portsmouth, Ohio, flood control 1352 Port Townsend Bay to Oak Bay, Wash., waterway im- provement --- _ - - 1871 Port Washington Harbor, Wis., improvement 1459 Port Wing Harbor, Wis., improvement__ 1420 Possum Kingdom Dam and Reservoir, improvement -- - 893 Poteau River, Ark. and Okla., investigation------------1011, 1012 1979 XLVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Potomac River: Flood control_---------- -----.---.------ --- 445, 448, 451------- Improvement at Alexandria, Va--------.--.----- 443 Improvement at Washington, D. C---------------421, 424--------- Improvement below Washington, D. C------------ 427 Investigation_ --------- -- -------- 453 1979 Powder River, Oreg. and Wyo., investigation--__------------- 1859, 1979 Powder River, Wyo., investigation-__- -- _ -_____--------- 1196 Power Companies at Niagara Falls, N. Y., supervision of------------------------------------ ------ ---------- 2127 Power, water. See Water power. Presque Isle Harbor, Marquette, Mich., improvement- _----------- 1412 Presque Isle Peninsula, Erie, Pa., improvement---_ ,_ --------- - 1600 Preston, Ill., flood control---_---.-----------1031 Prestonville, Ky., flood control-_______-------_ _ -- ___ - -- 1353 Presumpscot River, Maine, investigation------- ------- 86 1979 Private structures and operations in navigable waters, permits for_--------------------------------------------- 2107 Proctorville, Ohio, flood control -------------------------------- 1334 Providence Harbor and River, R. I.: Improvement--------------------------------- 110 Improvement of Pawtucket (Seekonk) River.... 113 Providence, R. I., engineering district Provincetown Harbor, Mass., ----------------- improvement- - - -. - 96 84 Public Works program, works included, to October 1, 1938-------- ------------------------------ 9 Pudding River, Oreg., investigation_ ---- - - - 1827, 1980 Puerto Rico: Engineering district-__________ ___---------------------- 1939 Improvement of San Juan Harbor- -- __----------------1939 Reclamation of swamp areas------------ ------------------ 1951 Puget Sound, Wash.: Improvement of, and tributaries__ _____---------------1869 Improvement of Lake Washington Canal----- --------------- 1880 Investigation of waterway to Lake Crockett _-_ _---- Pungo River, N. C., improvement of waterway from _ 1910, 1980 Norfolk to Beaufort Inlet, N. C ____________--___ 476 __ Pungo River, N. C., improvement of Belhaven Harbor_ 499 -Pt6 Punta Rasa, Fla., investigation-__-----_ 682, 683 1980 Purchase or condemnation of easements, Lake of the Woods, Warroad River, and Rainy River__ ---------- - - - - 2129 1980 Purgatoire River, Colo., investigation--_ ------------- 1011 Purification of water supply at Washington, D. C----- __ 2116 Put-in-Bay Harbor, Ohio: Improvement -------------------------------- ---------- 1567 ----------------------------------- ---------- Investigation_ 1572 Puyallup River, Wash.: Flood control -------------------- --------- 1910, 1913 Improvement of Tacoma Harbor _1875 _--------- --------------- Q Quantities of work done_____ __-------------- - - 6 Queen Creek, Ariz., investigation ------------------- 1667, 1980 Queens Creek, Va., investigation__ --------------- 444 1980 Queenstown Harbor, Md., improvement -------------- 401 Queue de Tortue Bayou, La.: Improyement------------------------- ----------- 827 Investigation___------------------- 830 1980 Quillayute River, Wash., improvement ---------------------- 1867 Quincy Bay, Ill., investigation -------------------- 1084 INDEX XLIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Quinnipiac River, New Haven, Conn., improvement.... 127 Quiver River, Miss.: Investigation--__ -------------------- -933 Snagging and clearing_ _---------------- .-----. 930 1980 R Raccoon Creek, N. J., improvement__. .- ___________ 344 Racine Harbor, Wis.: Improvement---- -- ------------------------------------ 1465 Investigation____-___------ ------- ----- 1506 Racine, Ohio, flood control_-____ ___ - ___- __ _ ___-__ _- 1334 Rahway River, N. J., improvement ____________ _ 255 Rainy Lake, survey operations--__- ------ ___--- - __-- - - 2121 Rainy River, Minn., investigation ---------------------------- 1421, 1980 Raisin River, Mich., improvement of Monroe Harbor-_ ------ _ 1561 Rapid Creek, S. Dak., investigation ------------------- _______ 1196, 1980 Rapides Bayou, La., investigation --------------------- 836 1980 Rappahannock River, Va., improvement --------------- 433 Raritan Bay and River, N. J.: Improvement of channel to Arthur Kill ------------ 253 Improvement of bay-__ -_______________---_ 247 Improvement of river------- -------------------- 259 Investigation_ -_-- -- -- -- -- - 274 1980 Redbgnk Creek, Pa.: Flood control -------------------------------------------- 1276 Investigation_--------------------------------- 1290, 1980 Red Hook Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_------------------------------------------- 195 Red Lake River, Minn., investigation------ -1112, 1980 Redondo Beach Harbor, Calif., investigation--------------------- 1654 Red River, La., Ark., Tex., and Okla.: Cypress Bayou and lakes to Jefferson, Tex., im- provement_----------------------------------- 897 Flood control- . -- - ------- - - - 931, 1006 Improvement below Fulton, Ark__------__- - -. 895 Investigation------ ___ ----- ---- 917, 933, 973, 974, 1010, 1011, 1012 1980 Jefferson-Shreveport waterway improvement 897 89---- Rectification of mouth by Mississippi River Com- mission-------------------------------- -------- 2009 Red River of the North Basin, investigation ---- Red River Parish, La., flood control_------- - _ ---- -___- - _ _ 917 1112 Redwood Creek, Calif., improvement--------------- ...----- 1672 Regulations and rules: For anchorage grounds_ - __ _____---- ------ 2107 For danger zones_ __--..-..... .....- -... ----- ---- 2107 For fishing------------------------_-------- ----- 2107 For navigable waters_ __----- ---------- ----- 2107 For opening of drawbridges_ _-------- _ 2107 Rehoboth Bay, Del., waterway to Delaware Bay, im- provement--------------------------------------- 332 Republican River, Kans., Colo., and Nebr., investigation --- - 1174, 1980 Reservoirs: Mississippi River headwaters, construction------- ------- Washington Aqueduct, D. C_ Richardson Bay, Calif., investigation Richmond Harbor, Calif.: - _____ _-____- ------------------- -- __ -- - -1696, 1098 2115 1980 Improvement- - ---- - --- -_ - 1667 Investigation- _ -__ - - ------------- - -- 1696 L INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Richmond Harbor, Va., improvement of James River __ 461 Ridgeley, W. Va., flood control___________-. -__-- -- _ 448 Rio Grande, Colo. and Tex., investigation- --- _----_ 892 1980 Ripley, Ohio, flood control________-_______-_- - - -__ 1353 Rising Sun, Ind., flood control --------------------------------- 1353 Rivers and harbors: Abandonment and curtailment of projects ----- __----------2107 Advanced funds for improvement of1 ------- - 19 Allotments under War Department Appropriation Act of April 26, 1934_____________ _________--24 Allotments under War Department Appropriation Act of April 9, 1935__- _________----____ 24 Allotments under War Department Appropriation Act of May 15, 1936 ------------------------- _ 25 Allotments under War Department Civil Appro- priation Act of July 19, 1937_______ ____ - -__ - 27 Allotments under War Department Civil Appro- priation Act of June 11, 1938--- 34 Appropriations for operations during the past year-_ 17 Board of engineers for--__- -__- - - -_________ 45 Bridges, construction_________ - - -________ -_ _ 2107 Bridges, regulations for opening of draws---------------- 2107" Contributed funds for improvement of------------ 21 Cost and financial summary_ ---------------- _ 22 Estimate of appropriations for_----------------_ 24 Expenditures during the past year ________ ___ 20 Harbor lines, establishment-------------------------------- 2107 Public Works Program on Oct. 1, 1938------------ 9 Regulations for establishment of anchorage grounds----------- 2107 Regulations for opening of drawbridges_---------------- -_ 2107 Structures other than bridges, permits for erection ------------ _ 2107 Riverland Levee District, Mo., flood control ------------------- ___ 1093 Riverview, W. Va., flood control __.. _______ _--____-_____ 1334 Roanoke River, N. C.: Improvement---------------------------------- 488 Investigation ------------------------------ 496, 497 1980 Rochester (Charlotte) Harbor, N. Y.: Improvement ---------------------------------- ---------- 1623 Investigation-____ ___-------- ------------------- 1640, 1980 Rock Creek, Fla., investigation---------------- _ ---- 684 1980 Rockhall Harbor, Md., improvement_______------ ____ 369 Rockhold Creek and Herring Bay, Md.: Improvement_--------------------------------- 396 Investigation----------------------------------- 403 Rock Island, Ill., engineering district_.__________--____-__-__- 1075 Rockland Harbor, Maine, improvement- _ _ _-_ _-_ _-84 Rockport Harbor, Mass., improvement--------------_ 84 Rockport, Ind., flood control_ 1395 Rockport, Tex., to Intracoastal waterway, investigation_ 891 Rock River, Ill. and Wis.: Flood control ------------------------- ------------------ 1094 Investigation _ ------------------------------------ _ _ 1097, 1981 Rocky Ford, Ill., flood control_---__ -- ____ - ____-1135 -_ Rocky River, N. C., investigation -------------------- 577 1981 Rocky River, Ohio, improvement,_- -- ____-- _---- 1583 Rogers Creek, Va., investigation__ ------------ -------- 1981 Rogue River, Oreg., investigation___ -- --------------- 1773, 1827, 1981 Rollinson Channel, N. C.: Improvement ------------------- 505 Investigation_ __ -------- 545 1981 Rome, Ga., flood control at_ ----------- - - 756 INDEX LI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Rondout Creek, N. Y., investigation _. ._.... 286 1981 Rondout Harbor, N. Y.: Improvement....__. . .........--- 223 Investigation _ ___ _ _ ......._ .. _.___ 274 Root River, Minn., investigation -------------------- 1112,1981 Root River, Wis., improvement of Racine Harbor-_ 1465 Roseau River, Minn., investigation.-----------. 1112, 1981 Roseville, Ohio, flood control_-------- --------- -. 1334 Rouge River, Mich., improvement_ ....... __ _ 1558 Rough River, Ky.: Improvement-. ___ ....... ... 1363 Investigation_- - -___ 1398, 1981 Round Island, Mich., to Mackinac Island, Mich., channel improvement-_ . . . 1570 Rouses Point, Lake Champlain, N. Y., improvement - 272 Royal River, Maine, investigation_. _ ... _ 86 1981 Rules and regulations: For anchorage grounds_.-__ 2107 For opening of drawbridges_ 2107 Rum River, Minn., investigation - - - 1112, 1981 Russell and Allen levee unit, Ill., flood control_ 1395 Russell, Ky., flood control_ ____ _ 1352 Russell Creek, S. C., investigation _ 576 1981 Russian River, Calif., investigation------ ..-- 1698, 1981 S Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex.: Improvement--------------------------------- 837 Investigation-.-- _------__-_ __--------------891 Sabine River, La. and Tex.: Improvement of intracoastal waterway to Corpus Christi, Tex.-____----. 844 Improvement of intracoastal waterway to New Orleans, La----------------------------------- 802 Improvement of Sabine-Neches Canal---_--------- 837 Improvement of Sabine Pass Harbor -------------- 837 Investigation_____ __________-- ---- __-___892, 893 1981 Sabino Canyon, Ariz., investigation _ 1667 Sacketts Harbor, N. Y., improvement_ 1638 Saco, Mont., flood control- -.- 1205 Saco River, Maine: Improvement---__-- _ _______-__ 53 Investigation_ ----------------------------- _ 95 1981 Sacramento, Calif., engineering district_ 1699 Sacramento River, Calif.: Flood control by California Debris Commission .... 1995 Hydraulic mining_ 1989 Improvement 1708 Investigation -- _ 1721, 1724, 1981 Removal of debris by California Debris Commission_ 1995, 2005 Sag Harbor, N. Y., improvement. Saginaw Bay and River, Mich.: Improvement _ ------ 1549 Investigation- - -_ . 1572, 1573, 1981 St. Andrews Bay, Fla.: Improvement of bay _ _ 710 Improvement of channel to Apalachicola River.... 700 LII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 St. Augustine Harbor and Inlet, Fla.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 623 Investigation ...------------ ----------------------- 683 Shore protection study------ .- _ --------- --- 2120 St. Catherines Sound, Md., investigation --------------- 444 1981 St. Clair Flats Canal, Lake, and River, Mich.: Gages_---------------------------------------- ------- 2123 Improvement of channels in Lake St. Clair ------------------- 1539 Improvement' of St. Clair River---------------------------- 1535 St. Croix River, Maine, improvement - ______.- --- --- 84 St. Croix River, Maine and New Brunswick, operations of International Board of Control_----- - - - - 2126 St. Croix River, Wis. and Minn.: Improvement ---------------------------------- ---------- 1102 Investigation____ -- ___- - - ----------- 1112 St. Denis Bayou, La., improvement_____ ---- 789........ St. Francis River, Ark., improvement--- --- 941 St. Ignace Harbor, Mich., investigation--- --------------- ----- 1572, 1981 St. Jeromes Creek, Md., improvement----------------- 432---------- St. Johns River, Fla.: Improvement between Jacksonville and Palatka -. 679 Improvement between Palatka and Lake Harney_-- 611---------- Improvement, Jacksonville to the ocean- ---- 607------ Improvement of ship canal across Florida via ... 616- 6.. Improvement of waterway to Beaufort, S. C-- ....-- 585, 605- - Jacksonville, Fla., to Miami, Fla., waterway, im- provement----------------------------------- 618---------- Investigation __-------------------------------- 576, 600, _ . 683 1981, 1982 St. Jones River, Del., improvement-_- - ------ - -324 - - St. Joe River, Idaho, flood control- ------ - __--- __- -_ _---_ 1918 St. Joseph Harbor and River, Mich.: Improvement of harbor_ .-- __----------------------- - 1470 Improvement of river-__ __ ......--------- _------. -1505 Investigation__ ____________--_ ----------- ---- 1506, 1981 St. Josephs Bay, Fla., improvement of entrance--...---...... 708. ..... St. Lawrence River: Board of control to control the operation of the St. Lawrence River Power Co., near Massena, N. Y------------ 2128 Improvement between Ogdensburg, N. Y., and Lake Ontario-------- -------- ------------------ 1638 Investigation----------------------------------- 274 Surveys and gages--------------------------2122 St. Louis County, Mo., flood control -- ------- --------------- _ 1039 St. Louis, Mo., engineering district_ ------------------- _ 1013 St. Louis River, Mo., investigation_ ------------- ------ - 1421 St. Lucie Canal, Inlet, and River, Fla.: Improvement of canal and river- ----- ----- __ 646----- Improvement of inlet _______--------------__ _ 679 --.-- Investigation _------------- ---------------- -- 682, 683 --------- St. Malo Bayou, La., improvement_- .------------ _ 778--------- St. Marks River, Fla.: Improvement ------------------------------------ 685---------- Improvement of waterway to Apalachicola Bay, Fla------------- -------- -------- 699-----.6 St. Marys River and St. Marys Falls Canal, Mich.: Channels and waters connecting the Great Lakes, improvement_ --------------------------------------- 1529 Improvement of river at the falls, including Hay Lake (Nicolet Lake) and Neebish Channels-- ... -- 1529 INDEX LIII INDE LIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 St. Marys River, Ga. and Fla.: Improvement_.__ ...... ----- 595 Investigation______ ___ __ _ __ _ _ ._ 600, 604 1982 St. Marys, W. Va., flood control- - - -- - 1334 St. Patricks Creek, Md., investigation ----- __ 444 St. Paul, Minn., engineering district--- ----- 1097 St. Petersburg Harbor, Fla., improvement.-.-----..- 671 St. Regis River, Mont., investigation_ 1925,1982 St. Thomas Harbor, Virgin Islands, improvement- - 1948 Ste. Genevieve, Mo., flood control--- ----- 1035 Salem Harbor, Mass.: Improvement__------- 84 Investigation _________ 86 1982 Salem River, N. J., improvement_ 346 Salinas River, Calif., investigation- 1698, 1982 Saline Point, La., flood control.__ 924 Saline River, Ark.: Improvement----------.-_--------- 916 Investigation_____------_-_---- - - - - 933 1982 Salisbury Beach, Mass., beach erosion investigation .... 2120 Salmon Falls, Maine and N. H., investigation-----_---- 95 Salmon River, Alaska, flood control _ 1920 Salmon River, Oreg. and Idaho, investigation --------- 1773, 1859, 1982 Salt Creek, Ill., flood control_. . _ . _._ .. __ 1149, 1150 Salt Fork of Red River, Okla., investigation........... 934, 1012 1982 Salt Fork River, Okla., investigation.......----------- 1012 1982 Salt Pond, Mass., investigation_--.------------.--.- 146 1982 Salt River, Mo., investigation__ _____ ___ _._ _ 1097, 1982 Sammamish River, Wash., investigation _._____ ... 1925, 1982 Sampit River, S. C., improvement of Georgetown Harbor_ 549 --- San Antonio Bay and River, Tex., investigation ........ 891, 893 1982 San Antonio Creek, Calif., investigation ----------_-_ 1667 San Bernard River, Tex., investigation.--------------- 891-----__ San Diego Harbor and River, Calif.: Improvement of harbor--_---------- ,------- 1642 Investigation ___. - -- - -- -_ _- -_- 1667, 1668, 1982 Sandusky Harbor and River, Ohio: Improvement----_----------- 1573 Investigation---------------------- 1357, 1641, 1982 Sandy Bay, Mass., harbor of refuge, investigation-..... 86 1982 Sandy Hook Bay, N. J.: Improvement .--- -- -- -- --- ---- --- --- 266 Investigation_ _____ __ 274 Sandy Lake Reservoir, Minn., construction.---- 1098 Sandy River, Oreg., investigation------------- 1854, 1859, 1982 San Francisco Bay and Harbor, Calif.: Improvement of harbor_ __ _... _ 1669 Improvement of lower bay __ . __ 1694 Improvement of Oakland Harbor---------- 1674 Investigation- - - - - - - 1696, 1982 San Francisco, Calif., engineering district_.. 1668 San Gabriel River, Calif.: Beach erosion study.. _ _. 2120 Flood control---.---.----......... ----- -- 1657 Investigation.-_------------ ----- -- 1667, 1668, 1982 LIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Sangamon River Basin, Ill.: Flood control.-------------------------------------- - 1140, 1150 Investigation--------------------- ------------------------ San Jacinto River, Calif., investigation-_ __ _ San Jacinto River, Tex.: _ -_ __- - _ - 1153 1668 Improvement of waterway via_-.-.--.--- - - -_ 862 . Investigation__----------------- --------- - -893 1982 San Joaquin River, Calif.: Hydraulic mining _--__.--------------___ -. ------ 1989 Improvement ------------------ ---------------- ---------- 1699 Improvement of Stockton and Mormon Channels-----------_ -1704 Investigation___ ------------------- 1721, 1724, 1982 Work of California Debris Commission_ ---------------- _--- - 1989 San Juan Harbor, P. R.: Improvement--- -------------------------------- --------- 1939 Investigation______--- -------------- 1952 San Lorenzo Creek and River, Calif., investigation- - - _ - -- 1696, 1698, 1982 San Luis Obispo Harbor, Calif., improvement_- _ _ -1654 San Luis Rey, Calif., investigation-_ __-- - _-_ _____ 1668, 1982 San Pablo Bay, Calif., improvement-.-_. ------- ___ -____...___ 1680 San Rafael Creek, Calif., improvement_-------------__ - 1685 -______ Sans Bois Creek, Okla., investigation ------------------ 1012 1983 Santa Ana River, Calif.: Flood control-_- - __-------------------------1664 Investigation_____________________ ________--_ 1668, 1983 Santa Barbara, Calif., beach erosion investigation and study----------- --------------- --------------------- 1654, 2120 Santa Barbara Harbor, Calif., improvement-.----------------- 1650 Santa Clara River, Calif., investigation.__--- _ ------------ 1668, 1983 Santa Cruz River, Ariz., investigation ____-------_____ 1668, 1983 Santa Marguerita River, Calif., investigation _ Santa Isabel Creek, Tex., investigation- ---- _ ------ ----------- 1668, 1983 893 1983 Santa Maria River, Calif., investigation_ ----------------- _ -_1668, 1983 Santa Rosa, Fla., improvement of narrows in sound 703 703---- Santa Ynez River, Calif., investigation- -_______ __------__ 1668, 1983 Santee River, S. C., improvement-_____..___ __ 558 Sapelo Harbor, Ga., improvement.- - - -- --- 599 Sappa Creek, Kans., and Nebr., investigation- - __- ------------ -- _ 1983 Sarasota Bay, Fla.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 662 Investigation----------------------------------- 683 1983 Sarasota Lake, N. Y., investigation_ -___.____. _--_____ 1983 Sardis Reservoir, Miss., flood control ----------------------------- 2093 Satilla River, Ga., improvement__----- ------ ------ 594 Saugatuck Harbor, Mich., improvement_------- ____-____ -_ 1475 Saugatuck River, Conn., improvement.---------------- 144 Saugerties Harbor, N. Y., improvement---- ---------- 272 - Saugus River, Mass., investigation--------------------___ __ 86 Savannah, Ga., engineering district _ -- - Savannah Harbor and River, Ga.: -------- 577- - - Flood control .. -------- 600 Improvement of harbor---------- 578. Improvement of river above Augusta- -- 599 . Improvement of river at Augusta- --- ___ --- 599 Improvement of river below Augusta- __ ----- 581- Improvement of waterway to Beaufort, S. C 585 55.... Improvement of waterway to Fernandina, Fla .8 585 Investigation--.600, 604 1983 Shore protection study of river entrance_- ---- _---- 2120 INDEX LV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Sawkill Creek, N. Y., investigation-- _--- - ---- -- 286 1983 Saybrook Harbor, Connecticut River, Conn., improve- ment-------------------------------------------- 120--------- Schoharie Creek, N. Y., investigation ----------------- 286 Schuylkill River, Pa.: Improvement--------------------- -------------- 305 -- Investigation--------------------------------- 361 1983 Scioto River, Ohio: Flood control.. ------ __..-- __---------- -1353 Investigation_- - _---------- ____------_--- -------- 1344,1357, 1641, 1983 Sciotoville, Ohio, flood control--___ -- ___-__--___.---------1353 Scituate Harbor, Mass.: Improvement-------------------------------- 70- - Investigation------------------ ----------------- 86----.-- Scotts Creek, Va., Norfolk Harbor: Improvement----------------------------- 454 Investigation_ ---------- 496 1983 Scuppernong River, N. C., improvement -------------- Seadrift channel, Tex., investigation ------------------ 490 891 __ 1983 Seahorn, Ill., flood control___________------------------_________ 1042 Seattle Harbor, Wash., improvement of Duwamish River and east and west waterways--------------------------------- 1878 Seattle, Wash., engineering district-- ---------------------- _ - 1860 Sebastian Inlet, Fla., investigation-------------------- 683 1983 Sebewaing River, Mich., investigation ----------------- __ - -- 1573, 1983 Seekonk (Pawtucket) River, R. I.: Improvement ---------------------------------- 113 .. Investigation----------------------------------- 156 1983 Seldovia Harbor, Alaska, investigation-------------------------1910, 1983 Seneca River and Creek, N. Y., investigation- --- _ __ - 295 1641, 1983 Severn River, Md., improvement of Annapolis Harbor-__ 398 - Seward, Alaska, construction of harbor of refuge-_ -- ---_ __ _-- ----- 1901 Shallotte River, N. C., improvement------------------ 544 Shallowbag Bay, N. C., improvement________ __ 491-------- Shark River Inlet, N. J., shore protection study ----- Shark River, N. J., investigation --------------------- _ --274 2120 1983 Sheboygan Harbor, Wis., improvement_-------- _____ ------ _____ 1456 Sheepshead Bay, N. Y., improvement__ -- _ ----- _ 272 Sheffield Island Harbor, Conn., improvement of Norwalk Harbor----------------------------------------- 137 Shem Creek, S. C., investigation-----------_ 576 1983 Shinnecock Canal, Improvement of Long Island Intra- coastal Waterway, N. Y______________ _________ 181 Ship Island Harbor and Pass, Miss., improvement of pass and channel to Gulfport_ -------------------- _ 747 Shipyard River, S. C., improvement-________- - _____. 568 Shoal Harbor, N. J., improvement_ - 265 Shoals, Ind., flood control______________--- 1382 Shooters Island Channel, N. Y. and N. J., improvement_ 247 Shore Protection Board____-___ -_ -- _-___----- - - 2119 Short Creek, Ohio, investigation__ __- -_________ ______ _ 1291, 1983 Short Creek, Ariz., and Utah, investigation--_ ----------- _ 1668, 1983 Short Sands Beach, Oreg., investigation------ __---- Shreveport, La., to Jefferson, Tex., improvement of ------ 1773 waterway---------------------------------------- 897 Shrewsbury River, N. J., improvement_--_ _-.--.---- -267 _ Siletz River, Oreg., investigation-______ _______ _ _______ 1827 Silver Lake Harbor, N. C., improvement-_ 508 C--------- Sinepuxent Bay, Md., improvement_ ------.-------- 392 Sinuk River, Alaska, investigation._--_-_---------- - -1910, 1983 LVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Sitka Harbor, Alaska: Improvement-------------------------------------------- 1896 Investigation_--__-_ ------------------ 1910, 1893 Siuslaw River, Oreg.: Improvement ---------------------------------- ---------- 1772 Investigation ---------------------------------- 1827 Six Mile Creek, Ark., investigation------------------ 956, 1012 1983 Six Mile Creek, 'Ill., investigation ---------------------- _____ 1097, 1983 Six Mile Cypress Slough, Fla., investigation------------ 684 1984 Skaggs Ferry, Black River, Ark., flood control- 999....._ 999 Skagit River, Wash.: Flood control ------------------------------------------- 1916 Improvement --------------------------------- ---------- 1909 Investigation___- -- -_________ ____- ---- 1925, 1984 Skagway Harbor and River, Alaska: Improvement----- ------------------------------ ---- 1898 Investigation---- -------------------------- ---------- 1910, 1925, 1984 Skamokawa Creek, Wash., improvement__--------------------_ _1766 Skamokawa Slough, Wash., improvement--------_-------------_ -1772 Skipanon Channel and River, Oreg., improvement of channel ------------------- ----------------------------- 1743 Skykomish River, Wash., investigation_ Slack-water systems. See Canals and Waterways. -------- __ ----- _ -1925, 1984 Slaughter Creek, Md., improvement---._ --------- _ 401 Smackover Creek, Ark., investigation ----------------- 934 1984 Smallers Drain, Va., investigation-------------------- 404 1984 Smith Creek, Md., improvement-- - __.- - -- 443 Smith River, Oreg., investigation_ ---------- _ _------_ 1827, 1984 Smiths Creek, N. C., improvement------- - -_ 511 Smiths Creek and River, N. C., and Va.: Improvement----- ------------------- -------- 541 Investigation_ ------------------- 497 1984 Smokes Creek, N. Y., investigation_--- ,-------- -_ 1641, 1984 Smoky Hill River, Kans., investigation-_ --------- _ -- _ 1174, 1984 Smugglers Cove, Oreg., investigation--__- --- ____-------___ 1773 Smyrna River, Del., improvement ___________________ 321---------- Snagging and clearing under authority of Section 2, Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937: Bonneville District_------- _ _--------_ 1857 Memphis District_____----------_ 953 Portland District _ ______ _ _____ _ 1824 Sacramento District_ - --- - _--------_ 1722 San Francisco District_..__ 1696 Vicksburg District_______ ---- __________- 930 Snake River, Idaho, Oreg., and Wash.: Improvement--------------------------- ---------------- 1849 Investigation_ ----------------- 1854, 1859, 1984 Snohomish River, Wash., investigation------ -------------- _ 1925, 1984 Snoqualmie River, Wash., investigation___----------- --- _ 1925, 1984 Sny Island, Ill., flood control-------------- _____ -- 1092 Socastee Creek, S. C., improvement of waterway via.... 526 Soda Lake, La., improvement of waterway via--------- 897 Soldier River, Iowa, investigation___-__- __ _____- 1196, 1984 Sonoita River, Ariz., examination__-------- -------- 1668, 1984 Sonoma Creek, Calif., investigation - __------------ - 1696, 1698, 1984 Sorrel Bayou Lock, La., design of--- - - - 828 Souris River, N. Dak., investigation--.- - -- --.- 1112 South Beardstown, Ill., flood control-_-- ---- .1040 ---- INDEX LVII D Page Volume 1 Volume 2 South Canadian River, N. Mex., Texas and Ariz.: Dam construction __ 956 Investigation__ ___ 974, 1012- 1984 South Chicago Harbor, Ill., improvement_ 1515 South Creek, Md., investigation_ 404 1984 Southern New York flood control project- South Harpswell, Me., investigation_ - 287 86 1984 South Haven Harbor, Mich., improvement_ 1473 South Pass, Mississippi River, maintenance of channel _ 766 Southport Harbor, Conn., improvement_ 144 South Portsmouth, Ky., flood control 1353 South Quincy, Ill., flood control 1090 South River, N. C., improvement_ 544 South River, N. J., improvement_ 262 South River, Mo., flood control_______ 1091 South Slough and Mill Creek, Ill., improvement_ 1081 Southwest Pass, Mississippi River, improvement, includ- ing shoals between Cubits Gap and Head of Passes, and dredge construction ______ 766 Spokane River, Wash., and Idaho: Flood control ___----------- ------------ 1916, 1917, 1984 Investigation ____ __ ----------------- 1925 Spoon River, Ill., flood control 1153, 1984 Springfield, Ill., flood control____ ----------------- 1150 Springfield, Mass., flood protection for--------------- 149, 151 Spring Lake, Ill., flood control_ 1132 Spry Island Narrows, Md., investigation 404 Squalicum Creek, improvement of Bellingham Harbor, Wash--------------- ---------------------- 1888 Stamford Harbor, Conn., improvement---- ------- 139 Starlings Creek, Va., improvement----------------- 401 Staten Island Sound (Arthur Kill), N. Y. and N. J., im- provement_-------------- ------------------- 247 Steamboat Slough, Wash., improvement_ 1772 Steele Bayou, Miss., improvement 916 Steinhatchee River, Fla., improvement- 675 Stikine River, Alaska, improvement_ 1892 Stilaguamish River, Wash.: Flood control- __-- ---------- 1914 Investigation------------------------------- 1925, 1984 Stillwater Harbor, Minn., improvement of St. Croix River ------------------------------------- 1102 Stockton Channel, San Joaquin River, Calif., improve- ment_------------------------- ---------- 1704 Stony Point Dike, Cape Cod Canal, Mass., shore protec- tion study ---------------------------------- 2120 Stonington Harbor, Conn., improvement_ 144 Stony Creek, Pa., investigation___----------------- 1290, 1984 Structures in navigable wvaters, permits for private struc- tures and operations_ _ ---------------------- 2107 Stumpy Point to Pamlico Sound, N. C., investigation .... 545 Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis., im- provement---------------------------------- 1441 Sturgis, Ky., flood control_ _ __ --------------- 1395 Sugar Creek Levee Unit, Ind., flood control_ 1395 Suisun Bay Channel, Calif., improvement ..-- 1714 Suisun Channel, Calif., improvement__ 1716 Sulphur River, Tex., and Ark., investigation 917, 934, 1984 974, 1012 LVIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Sunbury, Pa., flood protection for_ ___.._._ 419 Sunflower River (Big), Miss., improvement_ 910 1984- Sunflower River, Miss., investigation-_ 934 Sunken craft, removal of_____ 2107 Superior-Duluth Harbor, Wis., improvement_ 1400 Superior Lake: Board of control__ '2128 Channels in waters connecting Great Lakes, improve- ments 1529 Discharge. --- 2121 Elevation 2122 Surveys, charts, etc 2121, 2122 Water levels . 2121, 2124 Supervision of New York Harbor, N. Y., to prevent de- structive or injurious deposits__ 2109 Surface levels. See Water levels. Surveys: Allotment for_ 2008 General statement regarding _ 15 ~ International boundary waters-_ 2121 Navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation- 1952 Of northern and northwestern lakes _ _ 2121 Susquehanna River, Pa., Md., and N. Y.: Flood control_ 287, 404 Improvement above and below Havre de Grace, Md_ 367 Investigation-___ 295,404,420 1984 Suwannee River, Fla. and Ga.: Improvement 679 Investigation_ 683, 684 1984, 1985 Swager, Whitney, Young Levee, Ill., flood control ..... 1147 Swampscot, Mass., harbor of refuge, investigation ..... 86 1985 Swan Quarter Bay, N. C., to Deep Bay, N. C., waterway: Improvement -- 498 Investigation_ 545 1985 Swansboro, N. C., waterway to New River and Beaufort, improvement-___----- 523 Swift Creek, N. C., improvement____ 512 Swinomish Slough, Wash., improvement_ 1885 Swoyerville, Pa., flood protection for_ 419 Syracuse, Ohio, flood control__ _ ___ 1334 T Table Rock Reservoir, Mo., investigation- Tacoma Harbor, Wash.: - 1012 1985 Improvement-____ - 1875 Investigation-_ __ _ 1910, 1985 Tallahatchie River, Miss., improvement- 916 Tampa Bay and Harbor, Fla.: Improvement 665 Improvement of channel to Clearwater Harbor ... 672 Investigation___ 683 Tanana River, Alaska: 672 Flood control--------------------- --- 1923 Investigation___-------------------- --------- 1910, 1925, 1985 Tangier Channel, Va., improvement 401 Tangipahoa River, La., improvement 784 Tanners Creek, Ind., investigation_ 1344, 1985 Tar Bay, Md., improvement_ _ 375 Tar Creek, Ill., flood control_ 1142 INDEX LIX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Tar River and Creek, N. C.: Flood control-.. __ ------- _ 545 Im provement..- - - _ .- _..-.- ---- .- 502 Investigation..._.................... 545 1985 'Tarrytown Harbor, N. Y., improvement- ---- 219 Taunton River, Mass., improvement 107 Taylor Creek, Fla., improvement_ 646 Teche Bayou, La.: Improvement.......... .--.--. 798 Investigation_ __ _____ 830 1985 'Tedious Creek, Md., investigation __ 404 Tenakee Inlet, Alaska, investigation_ __ 1910, 1985 "Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir, Okla., investigation 1012 1985 'Tennessee River: Improvement ... . ....--. --- 1216 Investigation___ 756 1227, 1232, 1985 Tensas River, La.: Improvement-. - . 905 Investigation___ 934 1985 Terre aux Boeuf, La., investigation,. - _ 830 1985 "Terrebonne Bayou, La., improvement..- Terre Haute, Ind., flood control at______ _ _ - 793 1371 "Terry Creek, Ga.: Improvement.-------. . --. 591 Investigation____________._ __. . 600 'Texas and Louisiana Intracoastal Waterway: Improvement, Mississippi River to Corpus Christi__ 802, 844 Investigation____ _-_-_- 890 Texas City Channel, Tex., investigation__ 891 -- -1985 Texas City Harbor, Tex., improvement of channel to Galveston . -- - . . 857 Texas, State of, removal of water hyacinths from waters of__--------- ---- - - . - - - 722, 823 "Thames River, Conn.: Improvement_ 118 Investigation ------ __ 156 1985 Thimble Shoal, Chesapeake Bay, Va., improvement .... 458 Thomaston Harbor, Maine, improvement- . -- 84 Thompson Lake, Ill., flood control_ 1131 Thoroughfare Bay with Cedar Bay, N. C., channel con- necting, improvement__ _ 516 Three Mile Creek, Ala., improvement of Mobile Harbor_ 718 Thunder Bay Harbor and River, Mich., improvement. __ 1548 Tia Juana River, Calif., investigation 1668, 1985 Tickfaw River, La., improvement of, including tribu- taries_ 786 Tiffin River, Ohio and Mich., investigation- 1573, 1985 Tigre Bayou, La.: Improvement_ 811 Investigation 830 1985 Tilghman Island Harbor, Md., improvement_ 401 Tillamook Bay, Bar, and entrance, Oreg.: Improvement_ 1772 Investigation---------------- 1773, 1985 Tillamook River, Oreg., investigation_ 1827, 1985 Tell City, Ind., flood control_ 1384 Tioga River, N. Y., investigation_ 295, 420 1985 Tioghnioga River, N. Y., investigation 295, 420 1985 Tionesta Reservoir, Pa., flood control- 1268 101110-pt. 1-vol. 1-68 LX INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Tiptonville to Obion River, Tenn., flood control-------..... 948 Tohopekaliga Lake, Fla., investigation-----.-------- 682 Toledo Harbor, Ohio, improvement---------__- ___--- __ _ -- -- 1565 Tolomato River, Fla., improvement--- ---------- _ _ _ 623 Tombigbee River, Ala., and Miss.: Demopolis, Ala., improvement below (construction of locks and dams) __--- -__-- __-------_-- 731 Demopolis, Ala., to Walkers Bridge, Miss, improve- ment---------------------------------------- 754 Flood control_ --------------------------- 760 Investigation ----------------------------- 756, 765 1227, 1985 Toms River, N. J., improvement ------------------ 359 Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y., improvement _ _-------- _ 1612 Topeka, Kans., flood control at___-------------- - -_____ - 1168 Totuskey Creek, Va., improvement_-----___ 443 Town Creek, S. C., improvement of Charleston Harbor__ 562 Town River, Md., investigation--_ ...-.--- -- 404 -_ 1985 Town River, Mass., improvement ______ 69 Townsend Inlet, N. J., investigation ------------------ 361 1985 Tradewater River, Ky., improvement ____--- -__ _ -- _.---- 1365 Trask River, Oreg., investigation_ - __----.--.- -___- 1827, 1985, - 1986 Traverse Bay, Mich., investigation -------------------- - __ 1506, 1986 Traverse Lake, S. Dak., flood control--------------------------- 1109 Tred Avon River, Md., improvement_ ----- -_ 401.- Trent River, N. C., improvement_- . - ---------- _ 514 Trinity River, Tex.: Improvement -------------------------- ---- - 889 Investigation _ ------- - - - - - ---- 891, 893 1986 Troublesome River, Colo., investigation -- -. - -------- 1668, 1986 Truckee River, Calif., investigation-------------------------- 1725, 1986 Tuckahoe River, Md., improvement ___--------- 401 Tuckerton Creek, N. J., improvement---,--------- ------ 354 Tug Fork, Big Sandy River, W. Va., and Ky., improve- ---------------------------------- ment_ 1318& Tulsa, Okla., flood control _--- ._- -- ---------- __ 974 Turkey River, Iowa, investigation__ ___ ___ ____------------1097, 1986 Turner Cut, Calif., improvement of Middle River------------_ -_-1712 Turners Cut, N. C., improvement of waterways via Turtle River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement .__ --- _ 473 591 Tuscarawas River, Ohio, investigation-----_------_-- __-_ -1306, 1986 Twelvemile Bayou, La., improvement of waterway via__ 897 - Twelve Pole Creek, W. Va., flood control_-----------------_ _--- 1334 Twin Rivers, Wis., improvement of Two Rivers Harbor-------_ -1450 Twitch Cove, Md.: Improvement----- ---------------------------- 387 Investigation ----------------------------------- 404 Two Rivers Harbor, Wis., improvement_ - - -- -- -- -- 1450 Tyaskin Creek, Md., improvement__---____ ____- --- _ 401 Tygart River, W. Va.: Dam construction- _- __ - __-------- 1262 Investigation___ ------------------- 1291, 1986 U - Ullin, Ill., flood control___________ __- _____--- - _ __---- __ 1395 Umatilla River, Oreg., flood control__ ____ ___------ _-_---- 1854 Umpqua Harbor and River, Oreg.: Improvement-------_------------ ------------- --------- 1732 Investigation__ .------------- -- 1773, 1774, 1827, 1986 INDEX LXI Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Unalaska Harbor, Alaska, investigation-_-_ _--------------- -- 1910 Unga Harbor, Alaska, investigation_ -__._--.------------- - 1910, 1986 Union River, Maine, improvement_ _------------ - 84 --- Uniontown, Ky., flood control_ ------.-------------- 1395 Upper Chipola River, Fla., improvement-------------- 693 693 Upper Machodoc Creek, Va., improvement ------------ 443 Upper Mississippi River flood control--------- ------- 1010 1045, 1095, 1151 Upper Thoroughfare, Deals Island, Md., improvement-. 382 Upper White River, Ark., improvement --------------- 968 Urbanna Creek, Va.: Improvement-----_ ----------------------------- 437---- Investigation__--------------------------------- 444 1986 V Valdez Harbor, Alaska: Improvement---------------------- ---------------------- 1900 Investigation---- ----------------------------------------- 1910 Valley Creek, Ala., investigations--------------------- 756 1986 Vanceburg, Ky., flood control _ - _-_ 1352 Vancouver Lake Area, Wash., investigation--------- ---------- 1986 Vandermere Harbor, N. C., improvement_ - 5506--- Venice Inlet, Fla., improvement__ - 659 Ventura County, Calif., investigation -- ------------------ --- 1667, 1986 Ventura Harbor and River, Calif.: Investigation__------------ ----------------- ----------- 1654, 1668, 1986 Shore protection study- -.--------------------------- 2120 Verdigris River, Kans.: Examination and survey -------------------- 1008......... Flood control.----------------------------------- 987 Investigation_----------------------------------- 1012 1986 Vermilion Bay and River, La., improvement of intra- coastal waterway via___-------------------- --- 802 Vermilion Bayou, La., improvement ------------------ 814- _ Vermilion Harbor, Ohio: Improvement_------------------------------ ---------- 1579 Investigation_______------------ ---------- 1640, 1986 Vermilion Lock, La., improvement__------------------ 802 -- Vero Beach, Fla., investigation_ ------------------- 681, 683 1986 Vevay, Ind., flood control___ -------------------------- 1353 Vicksburg, Miss: Engineering district______------ ----------------- 895 Waterways experimental station- ---- -_______ -------- - - 2094 Village Creek, Ark., flood control___--------- --------- 1003.- .. Vineyard Haven Harbor, Mass., improvement- --- 144--------- Vinton Waterway, La., improvement--------- --------- 827 Violet Canal Route, La., investigation ----------------- 830 1896 Virgin River, Nev., Ariz., and Utah, investigation_- 1668, 1986 Virginia coast waterway, improvement_ ---- 401--------- W Waackaack Creek, N. J., investigation_ ---------- 2--- 274 Wabash River, Ind. and Ill.: Flood control---- ----------------------------------- 1369, 1374, 1375, 1395, 1396 Investigation_.--- ------------------- --- 1398, 1986, 1987 LXII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Waccamaw River, N. C. and S. C.: _- Improvement of river_. _____........ 551 Improvement of waterway via_................... 526 Investigation_____ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ _ ._ 577 1987 Waddington Harbor, N. Y., improvement .__ _ 1638 Wadmelaw River, S. C., improvement of waterway via. 570 Wake Island, improvement of harbor--_ .._ -- 1934 Walker River, Calif. and Nev., investigation._._ _ __ 1725, 1987 Wallabout Channel, N. Y., improvement- Wallace Lake, La., flood control____ ------____ . _ 206 925 Walla Walla River, Oreg. and Wash., investigation. 1859, 1860, 1987 Wallkill River, N. Y., flood control--_ ---- 281 Walnut Bayou, Ark., investigation__ _ 934, 1012 1987 Walnut River, Kans., flood control_ 987 Wapato Waterway, Wash., investigation .... 1910, 1987 Wappapello Dam and Reservoir, Mo_ 2092 Wappinger Creek, N. Y., improvement __ 222 Wappoo Creek, S. C., improvement_ __ __ _ .. . 570 Warner Bushkill Creek, N. Y., investigationWrRe,. 286, 287 1987 Warren River, R. I.: Improvement.._ . . -. -- . . ...-- ... 144 Investigation_____ _ . .... _ 146 Warrior River, Ala.: Improvement------------------- 731 Investigation _- -.---- 756 1987 Warroad Harbor and River. Minn., improvement------ 1417 Warwick River, Md., improvement_ Washington Bayou and Lake, Miss., improvement Washington Canal, N. J., improvement------- ----- .___ . -_ 401 916 262 Washington, D. C.: Anacostia Park_ .. ___ 2112 Anacostia River, reclamation of flats-- .- 2112 Aqueduct -------------------------------- 2115 Engineering district._ 420 Flood control __ 445 Government buildings, consumption of water in---- 2116 Improvement of Potomac River at__- 387, 424 Washington Island Harbor, Wis., improvement---- 1440 Washington Lake, Miss., improvement 916 Washington Lake Ship Canal, Wash., improvement_ 1880 Washita River, Okla., investigation 934, 1012 1987 Watch Hill Cove, R. I., investigation- 145 Water consumption, Government buildings, District of Columbia___ 2116 Waterford, N. Y., flood protection for-------------- 280---------- Water hyacinths, removal of, from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas waters.----- 676, 722, 823 Water levels, northern and northwestern lakes, levels, etc ._ 2121, 2124 Water power: Dams: Columbia River at Bonneville, Oreg 1829 Missouri River at Fort Peck, Mont- 1197 Tennessee River__ ___ 1216 Investigations for Federal Power Commission- 2105 Niagara River, N. Y., control and regulation of - -- - --------- 2127 Surveys for_ 1952 Waters, navigable. See Bridges, Rivers and harbors, and Wrecks. INDEX LXIII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Water supply, Washington, D. C------____________------- _---__ 2116 Waterways: See also Canals. Albany to Schenectady, N. Y., investigation of waterway ------------------------------------ 273 Apalachicola Bay and River, Fla.: Improvement of channel to St. Andrews Bay - - 700 Improvement of waterway to St. Marks River, Fla 99 6------------------------------------ Investigation of waterway to New Orleans, La_ 763 Investigation of waterway to St. Andrews Bay__ 763 1958 Investigation of waterway to Withlacoochee River_----------------------------------- 680 Beaufort, N. C.: Improvement of waterway to Cape Fear River, including waterway to Jacksonville, N. C - 523 Improvement of waterway to New River -- . 523 Improvement of waterway to Pamlico Sound via Core Sound---___ -___-___ ---_______ 520 Beaufort, S. C., to St. Johns River, Fla., improve- ment---------------------------------------- 585 Beaufort to Jacksonville, N. C., improvement ---- 523 Caloosahatchee River, Fla., to Withlacoochee River, examination and survey ------------------ 681 Cape Cod Canal, Mass., improvement- ___ --- 74 Cape Fear River, N. C., to St. Johns River, Fla., investigation -------------------------------- 545 Cape Fear River, N. C., to Winyah Bay, S. C., improvement_--------------------------------- 526---------- Charleston, S. C.: Improvement of waterway to Beaufort --------- 570 Improvement of waterway to Winyah Bay. 555 Chesapeake Bay to Delaware River, Del. and Md. (Chesapeake and Delaware Canal), improvement_- 311 Choctawhatchee Bay, Fla.: Improvement of waterway to Pensacola Bay--- 703 Improvement of waterway to West Bay 702-_ 70..... Clearwater Harbor to Tampa Bay, Fla., improve- _ ment-----------------------_-------- 672 Core Sound to Beaufort Harbor, N. C. improve- ment---------------------------------------- 520 Delaware Bay, Del.: Waterway to Chincoteague Bay, Va., improve- ment----------------------------------- 336 Waterway to Rehoboth Bay, Del., improve- ment------------------------------------ 332 Dulac Bayou, La., improvement of waterway via Grand Caillou and Le Carpe Bayous, La., to_... 795 Duwamish Waterway, Wash., improvement__ 1878 Erie Harbor, Pa., to Ohio River, via French Creek and Allegheny River, investigation--------------------- _ _ 1268 Experiment station, Vicksburg, Miss------------------------ 2020, 2094 Florida waterway, Jacksonville to the Gulf, im- provement------------------------------------ 616 Franklin to Mermentau, La., improvement ....-. 808 Galveston to Houston, Tex., improvement--..... 862 Great Lakes-Atlantic tidewaters deeper waterway, review of reports__________________ _________ 273 Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Wash., im- provement -------------------- __ -------------- ----------- 1875 Illinois Waterway, Ill., improvement___ ______ _______-_ - 1113 LXIV INDEX LXIV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Waterways-Continued. Interoceanic Canal, survey_---__-___-__-______ 2104 Jacksonville to Miami, Fla., waterway, improve- ment----------------- ------ ---- - -- 618 Jefferson, Tex., to Shreveport, La., improvement _ _ _ 897- - Keweenaw Bay to Lake Superior, Mich., improve- ment---_ -------------------------- ---- 1408 Little Choptank River to Choptank, River, Md., waterway, improvement______________________ 374 Long Island Intracoastal Waterway, N. Y., im- provement_ -------------- ----- 181 Louisiana and Texas intracoastal waterway: Improvement, Mississippi River to Corpus Christi 802, 844 Investigation_ _. - _ _ 829, 830, 890 Investigation, Corpus Christi to Rio Grande___ 890 Mackinac Island, Mich., to Round Island, Mich., improvement___- ------- 1570 Miami & Erie Canal, Ohio, examination and survey 1268 Miami, Fla.: Improvement of waterway to Florida Bay .... 641 Improvement of waterway to'Jacksonville .. __ 618 Mississippi River, La., improvement of intracoastal waterway to Corpus Christi, Tex -- --- 802, 844 |____-- Mississippi River to Sabine River, La. and Tex., improvement _ - - ... .. -- 802 Mobile Bay, Ala.: Improvement of waterway to New Orleans, La Investigation of waterway to New Orleans, La_ - 706 830 New River, N. C., to Swansboro and Beaufort, improvement___ 488 New York and New Jersey Channels, improvement. 247 New York State Barge Canal, N. Y.: Enlargement_ . 232 Investigation_ 273 Norfolk, Va., to Beaufort Inlet, N. C.: Improvement-.- 476 Investigation- 496, 545 Norfolk, Va., to sounds of North Carolina, improve- ment--- 473 Pamlico Sound, N. C.: Improvement of waterways to Beaufort Harbor_ 520 Improvement of waterways to Beaufort Inlet -. 476 Pensacola Bay, Fla., to Mobile Bay, Ala., improve- ment-____ _-______ 705 Port Aransas to Corpus Christi, Tex., improvement_ 877 Port Townsend Bay to Oak Bay, Wash., improve- ment _ , _,_____-____ 1871 Puget Sound to Lake Washington, improvement_- 1880 Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex., improvement .--- 837 Savannah, Ga., to Beaufort, S. C., improvement - 585 Savannah, Ga., to Fernandina, Fla., improvement_ 585 Skipanon Channel, Oreg., improvement 1743 Swan Quarter Bay to Deep Bay, N. C., improvement_ 498 Teche-Vermilion Waterway, La., investigation ..... 830 Tombigbee River, Ala. and Miss., waterway connect- ing Tennessee and Tombigbee Rivers_ ____--... 764 Vinton Waterway, La., improvement______--- 827 INDEX LXV Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Waterways-Continued. Virginia coast waterway, improvement..-..-...--- 401 Welsh Waterway, La., investigation-------------- 830 White Lake to Pecan Island, La., improvement.... 816 Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss .. _ _ 2094 Watson Bayou, Fla., investigation --_..- 756 1987 Watts Bayou, Miss., investigation ___ __ 756 1987 Watts Levee, Ill., flood control_ __ 1148 Waukegan Harbor, Ill.: Improvement _-------- 1507 Investigation .... 1528 Way Cake Creek, N. J., investigation 274 1987 Weekiwachee River, Fla., investigation_ 683 1987 Weiser River, Idaho, investigation_ 1860, 1987 Weldon River, Mo., investigation_ 1174, 1987 Welles Harbor, Midway Island, improvement_ 1935 Wellfleet Harbor, Mass., investigation __ 86 1987 Wells Creek, Minn., investigation___ 1112, 1987 Wellsville, Ohio, flood control 1283 Welsh Waterway, La., investigation_. 830 1987 West Bay, Fla., improvement of waterway to Chocta- whatchee Bay____________ 702 Westchester Creek, N. Y., improvement__ 164 Westcott Cove, Conn., investigation 146 1987 West Divide, Colo., investigation __ _ 1668, 1987 West (Hay) Harbor, Fishers Island, N. Y., improvement_ 144 West Palm Beach Canal, Fla., investigation___ 683 West Pittston, Pa., flood control___ 419 Westport Harbor, Conn., improvement_ 144 Westport River, Mass.: Improvement 104 Investigation__________________ 146 Westport Slough, Oreg., improvement_ 1751 West River, Conn., improvement_ 127 West River, Md., investigation_ 1987 West River, Vt., investigation___ 156 West Springfield, Mass., flood protection for_ 149, 150, 154 West Terre Haute, Ind., flood control_ 1395 Weymouth Back River, Mass., improvement ---------- 84 Weymouth Fore River, Mass.: Improvement- 67 Investigation___ _ 86 1987 Whatcom (Bellingham), Harbor, Wash., improvement of Whatcom Creek waterway __ 1888 Whatcom Creek, Wash., investigation_ 1925, 1987 Whiskey Slough, Calif., improvement- 1712 Whitehall Harbor, N. C., Narrows to Lake Champlain, improvement________ _________-_-_ 240 White Lake Harbor, Mich., improvement_ S1486 White Lake to Pecan Island, La., waterway, improve- ment_ __ _____ - _-__- 816 White River, Ark.: Flood control _ 1002,1003, 1005 Improvement by open-channel work. 938, 963, 968 Investigation _ 956, 1012 1987 White River, Ind., flood control_ 1380, 1381 White River, S. Dak., investigation_ 1195, 1196, 1987 LXVI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 White River, Wash., flood control------------------------------ 1911 Whitewater River, Calif., investigation _ -- -------------- __ 1668, 1987 Whitewater River, Minn., investigation ------------------------ 1112, 1987 Whitings Creek, Va., investigation -------------------- 444 1987 Wibaux, Mont., flood control at _____-______________-__________ 1194 Wickford Harbor, R. I., improvement________ _________ 144 Wicomico River, Md., improvement___________ __ __ 380 Wiedmer Chemicals Drainage and Levee District, Mo., flood control_ 1040 Wild Cat Shoals Reservoir, Okla., investigation--------- 1012 1988. Wilder, Ky., flood control_ ------------------------------ 1352 Wilkes-Barre, Pa., flood protection for ----------------- 415 Wilkesboro Dam, N. C., investigation ----------------- 577 1988 Willamette River, Oreg.: Flood control of basin______________ __________________ 1808-1816, 1823 Improvement above Portland_-------------------------------- 1754 Improvement below Portland 1746 Improvement at Willamette Falls-__- _____--_____________ 1758 Investigations_______________________-__ 1774, 1827 Willamette Slough, Oreg., improvement_----_ ------------------ 1753 Williamsport, Pa., flood protection for__--- ---- __ - 404 Willapa Harbor and River, Wash.: Improvement----------------------- 1861 Investigation___-------------- 1910, 1925, 1959, 1988 Willoughby Channel, Va., improvement_______ _______ 464 Willoughby Spit, Va., beach erosion investigation ..... _ 496 2120 Willow Creek, Oreg., investigation _______------ ___-_____ 1860, 1988 Willowemoc River, N. Y.,.investigation Willow Slough, Ill., investigation_ _____---------------- __------- Wilmette Harbor, Ill., investigation_______--________ 362 1988 1084 _ _---- 1528, 1988 Wilmington Harbor, Del., improvement---- ---------- 308 Wilmington, N. C., engineering district--------__ 498 Wilson and Wenkel and Prairie Du Pont Drainage and Levee Districts, Ill., flood control______-- _ ______- ------- 1038: Wilson Harbor, N. Y., investigation_-- ----------- - _--- 1640, 1988 Wilson River, Oreg., investigation _ _ 1827, 1988 Winnebago Lake, Wis., improvement of Fox River -------- Winnibigoshish Reservoir, Minn., construction- --- __------1098 --- -1505, Winooski River, Vt.: Flood control--------- ----------- -- -------- 278 Investigation------------- _ ---------------------- 287 1988 Winyah Bay, S. C.: Improvement---------------------------------- 549 Improvement of waterway to Cape Fear River, N. C 526 Improvement of waterway to Charleston_ __-_ 555 Investigation--------------------------------- 576 Wister Reservoir, Okla., investigation ----------------- 1012 1988 Withlacoochee River, Fla.: Improvement---------------------------------- 579---------- Improvement of ship canal across Florida via616_____ 616 Investigation- - _, ------- 680, 681, 1988 683, 684 Wolf Bay, Ala., improvement of intracoastal waterway via-------------------------------------------- 705 Wolf Creek, Ky., investigation----------_ ------- 1398, 1988 Wolf River, Miss., improvement__--- - - - - - 749 Wolf River, Tenn., flood control_----- ---------- 949 Wolf River (Memphis Harbor), Tenn., improvement ... 944 Wolf River (tributary of the Fox), Wis., improvement_ ----- 1434 INDEX LXVII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Woodbridge Creek, N. J., improvement-.------------- 256 Woodbury Creek, N. J., improvement--_--------_- - 341 Woodland Creek, N. Y., investigation--_-------- 287 1988 Woods Creek, Va., investigation__________ 444 Woonasquatucket River, R. I., investigation Wrangell Harbor and Narrows, Alaska: ---------- 156 Improvement of harbor____ .__ ....... _ 1909 Improvement of Narrows_...---____----------- 1893 Investigation__ . . . . 1910, 1988 Wray, Colo., investigation------------.....-.. 1988 Wrecks: Appropriations____ ________ ._ 2108 Expenditures during the year- - ...- - - 17 2108 Permanent appropriation for_ . . . Removal of_ ... . _ 2107 Wyaconda River, Mo., investigation_--- ---- 1097, 1988 Y Yakima River, Wash.: Flood control_______ ___ .. 1918 Investigation___,, _ _ - - - _ 1925, 1988 Yamhill River, Oreg., improvement_ - 1754 Yampa River, Colo., investigation_..__ _ __ 1668, 1988 Yaquina Bay, Harbor, and River, Oreg.: Improvement of bay and harbor ----- 1736 Improvement of river---_ ---.-.. -- 1735 Investigation - ----- . - 1827, 1988 Yazoo River, Miss.: Improvement._ ------------ .... 908 Improvement of mouth-. - -.- - 913 Yellowstone River, N. Dak., Mont., and Wyo.: Flood control_ ____. 1192 Investigation___ __ 1196, 1988 York Harbor, Maine, improvement--_ - 84 York, Pa., flood protection for____ ______ .. 407 York River, Va., improvement_____________ _ 441, 443 York Spit, Chesapeake Bay, Va., shoals opposite, re- moval _. 3631 - Youghiogheny River, Pa.: Improvement--_. -- _-_ - 1260 Investigation_ __ 1291, 1988 Youngs Bay and River, Oreg., improvement..._. 1745 Yscloskey Bayou, La., improvement_.. Yuba River, Calif.: - 778 Construction of restraining dams --- _--_-_-_-__ 1957, 1992 Investigation - . 1724, 1725, 1988 Z Zanesville, Ohio _ _ ... _ _.. _............. 1291 Zumbro River, Minn.: Investigation----_ _ - . . . . . . . . . ---------- ---------- 1112, 1988 Engineering district__ ____ _.... _ .. ......... _ 1291 Flood control_. _ .............. Zuninga Shoal, San Diego Harbor, Calif.-------..-- -_ ---------- ---------- 1334 1642 0