ANNUAL REPORTS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1947 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY 1947 IN TWO PARTS PART 1 Vol. i C? UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON : 1948 CONTENTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Introductory pages-------__ --------------------- 1------ NEW ENGLAND DIVISION_----- ----------- -- _ 25- NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION: New York, N. Y., district_-- ---------- 191 Philadelphia, Pa., district__ ____________-- ------- 333 Baltimore, Md., district _______________------ - _ 397 Washington, D. C., district ____________ __ __ 511 Norfolk, Va., district__________________________ 557 SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION: Wilmington, N. C., district___________ _____ ___ 629 Charleston, S. C., district_--------------------- 683 Savannah, Ga., district-_---- -------- 717 Jacksonville, Fla., district__ ______________________ 751 Mobile, Ala., district_________________-_____-- _ 845 LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DIVISION: SNew Orleans, La., district_------------------ 917 Vicksburg, Miss., district - - - _ 1033 Memphis, Tenn., district ..........-.-- ..... _ 1059 SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION: Galveston, Tex., district_____________--------_ 1079 Albuquerque, N. Mex., district_ 1193. Little Rock, Ark., district__ __________- _____- 1207 _ Tulsa, Okla., district_________ _ _______-- -_ 1273 UPPER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY DIVISION: St. Louis, Mo., district ________________________--------___--1343 Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn__________________________ _____ 1393 Rock Island, Ill., district ________________________-- - - -- ____ 1409 St. Paul, Minn., district ------------------------------------ 1441 MISSOURI RIVER DIVISION: Kansas City, Mo., district_____________________________ 1479 Omaha, Nebr., district ------------------------------------ 1531 Garrison, N. Dak., district --------------------------------- 1575 Fort Peck, Mont., district--------------------------------- 1583 Denver, Colo., district_------------------------------------- _ 1611 OHIO RIVER DIVISION: Ohio River ---------------------------------------------- 1619 Nashville, Tenn., district ---------------------------------- 1633 Louisville, Ky., district--__- - __ -- -- ____- __ _.---.-1673 Huntington, W. Va., district__------------------------------- 175'7 Pittsburgh, Pa., district_ _--- .-----.-.---..- _______ 1821 GREAT LAKES DIVISION: Duluth, Minn., district-.-__. ___ _- ___ --____ 1887 Milwaukee, Wis., district __-----------________ _ -__ __- 1927 Chicago, Ill., district___ __-- ------- - - - - - 2013 Detroit, Mich., district-___ -- --- - -___- 2067 Buffalo, N. Y., district_ ..... ... - __ -2129 III IV CONTENTS Page Volume 1 Volume 2 SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION: Los Angeles, Calif., district_------------------ - --- 2229 San Francisco, Calif., district ________________ ______ ___ 2293 Sacramento, Calif., district_ 2241 NORTH PACIFIC DIVISION: Portland, Oreg., district _- 2397 Seattle, Wash., district - 2539 Honolulu, T. H., district __ ___ 2627 Antilles district_ -- --- -- - 2649 Investigations__----- ---- 2663 California Debris Commission _ - - ------------ - 2753 Mississippi River Commission 2771 Permanent International Association of the Congresses of Navigation----------------------- - 2809 Interoceanic Canal surveys________________________________ 2810 Investigations and supervision of projects under the Federal Water Power Act_ - 2811 Abandonment and curtailment of river and harbor projects - ---- --- 2813 Accident prevention_------- ------- - - 2814 Miscellaneous Civil Works--------------------------------- - 2815 REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS UNITED STATES ARMY DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMy, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, Washington, D. C., October 31, 1947. Subject: Annual Report, Fiscal Year 1947. To: The Secretary of the Army. I present for your information the following report on river and harbor, flood-control, and allied operations under the charge of the Corps of Engineers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1947. APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES During the fiscal year 1947 net funds made available to the Corps of Engineers for river and harbor operations amounted to $121,171,- 535.66 and for flood-control operations $311,822,825, a total of $432,- 994,360.66. The expenditures from the available funds, including the balances on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year amounted to $269,658,981.08, of which $89,169,789.29 was for river and harbor work and allied operations and $180,489,191.79 for flood control and related work. New work was completed on 9 river and harbor and flood- control projects, materially advanced on 140 other projects, and main- tenance operations were in progress on 345 projects. Indicative of the scope of the year's operations is the following tabulation setting forth the approximate quantities in the major work classifications: Dredging and excavation cubic yards _------- 188, 755, 000 Levee construction -------------------------------- do_ 46, 596, 000 Rock removal ------------------------------------ do 1, 478, 000 Concrete placed -------------------------- ----- do _ 1, 294, 000 Dikes and bulkheads -------------------------- linear feet .. 126, 000 Revetment _ _-------------------------------------- do - - 365, 000 Stone placed in jetties and breakwaters _ _tons- 1, 037, 000 Embankment-------------------------------cubic yards__ 21, 513, 000 The policy of the Corps of Engineers to have work performed by contract, except when the best interests of the United States require hired labor opew-ations, has been followed during the year, 60 percent of all work performed having been done by contract and 40 percent by Government plant and hired labor. 2 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The continuation of an adequate check on the cost of work per- formed on river and harbor and flood-control projects has been main- tained. Summary results of these efforts are reflected throughout this report. ACCIDENT PREVENTION During the fiscal year 1947 the application of comprehensive accident prevention to all new work operations and maintenance continued to hold accidental injuries to a low level. RIVERS AND HARBORS Program: The present program for Federal improvement of rivers and harbors for navigation and allied purposes as authorized by Congress includes projects located throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and the Hawaiian Islands, there being approximately 1,100 projects now actively in force. The total esti- mated cost to complete all authorized river and harbor projects pres- ently deemed necessary in the interest of commerce and navigation is about $1,900,000,000. Surveys have been completed on additional river and harbor projects, the estimated cost of the recommended work being in excess of $2,000,000,000, thus making a total backlog of authorized and recommended river and harbor projects of over $3,900,000,000. Planning: Advance planning of river and harbor projects is being prosecuted as rapidly as possible consistent with the need for other work, under an appropriation of $3,500,000 provided in the War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 31, 1947, pro- viding funds for construction and maintenance of rivers and harbors during the fiscal year 1948. Review studies authorized in the interest of navigation and allied purposes were prosecuted during the year, a summary of this work being set forth under the heading of "Surveys" and in the report of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors. Navigation operations: Improvement operations were carried out on 91 regular river and harbor projects, of which 4 were completed. Maintenance operations were performed on 291 projects, including the numerous coastal ports, harbors, and connecting channels on the Great Lakes, and the extensive Intracoastal Waterway and Mississippi River network, together with the operation and care of the canalized Ohio River system, Illinois Waterway, the upper Mississippi River, and the hydroelectric power plants on the Columbia River at Bonne- ville, Oreg., and the Missouri River at Fort Peck, Mont. The follow- ing brief outline of new work operations includes typical examples of improvement work under way during the past year: New Haven Harbor,Conn.-Contractwas entered into for deepening the main channel from 25 to 35 feet. BridgeportHarbor,Conn.-Work was started under contract on the deepening of the main channel from the present depth of 25 feet to 30 feet. New York HarborEntrance Channels.-The westerly 600-foot strip of Ambrose Channel was deepened to the project depth of 45 feet during the year, thus making the present width of the 45-foot channel 1,400 feet, the work remaining being the deepening of the 600-foot easterly RIVERS AND HARBORS strip from 40 to 45 feet. The center 800 feet of the Anchorage Channel was deepened to 45 feet leaving a 600-foot strip on both the west and east sides remaining to complete this channel to project dimensions. Hudson River, N. Y.-Work of deepening a section of the river between Albany and Waterford to the project depth of 14 feet com- menced in 1941 and suspended during the war period was resumed in the spring of 1946 and prosecuted to completion during November 1946, costs of work being in excess of $350,000 and resulting in completion of the 14-foot channel except for one section between Albany and the Troy-Menands Bridge at Troy, N. Y. New York and New Jersey Channels.-Work of deepening these channels to 37 feet in rock and 35 feet in other material was actively prosecuted during the year, the cost being in excess of $2,600,000 and advancing the percentage of completion of the project from 62 to 69 percent. Shark River, N. J.--With funds advanced by local interests under provision of section 11 of the River and Harbor Act approved March 3, 1925, work was inaugurated during June 1947 on the project authorized in the 1945 River and Harbor Act. Delaware River, Philadelphia,Pa. to the sea.-Enlargement and deepening from 35 to 37 feet of the Marcus Hook, Pa., anchorage was completed during April 1947, the cost during the year being $570,000. Inland Waterway from DelawareRiver to Chesapeake Bay, Del. and Md.-Bank stabilization was carried out during the year at a cost of $475,000. Baltimore Harborand Channels,Md.-Dredging of a 27-foot cut-off channel between the main channel leading to Baltimore Harbor and the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal was commenced during June 1947. Waterway on the coast of Virginia.-Work of improving navigation conditions in the section of the waterway opposite Gargathy Inlet, which is the critical section of the waterway, was commenced during the year and advanced to about 72 percent completion. James River, Va.-Removal of rock and over-burden in the 25-foot channel at Falling Creek and in the 18-foot channel between the Richmond deep water terminal and the Richmond lock was commenced in April and continued throughout the remainder of the year at a cost of $200,000. Channel from Pamlico Sound to Avon, N. C.-Construction of a 6-foot channel with a turning basin at the shore end authorized in the 1945 River and Harbor Act was completed during October 1946. Cape FearRiver, N. C., at and below Wilmington.-Widening and deepening this important channel serving the port of Wilmington from 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide to 32 feet deep and 400 feet wide was inaugurated during the year, the cost of work being in excess of $160,000. Winyah Bay, S. C.-Work of deepening the channel serving the port of Georgetown from 18 to 27 feet as authorized in 1945 was commenced under contract during the latter part of the year. Savannah Harbor, Ga.-Work of deepening the bar channel to 36 feet was inaugurated, the cost of such work being in excess of $100,000. St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to the ocean.-Preliminaryfea- 4 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 tures of work in connection with the deepening of the channel from 30 to 34 feet were carried out. St. Johns River, Fla., Jacksonville to Lake Harney.-Preliminary work in connection with the deepening of the existing 8-foot channel between Palatka and Lake Harney to 12 feet was carried out during the year. Lake Worth Inlet, Fla.--Work of deepening the channel and turning basin from the existing depth of 20 feet to 25 feet as authorized in 1945 was prosecuted during the year at a cost of about $467,000, the project being advanced to about 76 percent completion. Tampa Harbor, Fla.-Widening of the channel as authorized in 1945 was inaugurated during the year, the cost thereof being $127,000. St. Marks River, Fla.-Straightening the channel in the vicinity of Big Bayou, authorized in 1945, was commenced, the cost of such work being about $29,000. Mobile Harbor, Ala.-Work of enlarging harbor facilities was com- menced during June 1947 under contract, more than 350,000 cubic yards of material being removed at a cost of $55,000. Gulf Intracoastal WVaterway (New Orleans district).- Work was commenced during the latter part of the year on the alternate connec- tion between the waterway and the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Algiers, La. Contracts were awarded for excavation of the lock site and for a reinforced concrete floor for the lock. Costs for all features of work were $173,000. Bayous Petit Anse, Tigre, and Carlin, La.-Dredging of a 9-foot channel in Bayou Carlin was commenced during the year, the cost of work performed being about $37,000. Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex.--Dredging an extension to the Beau- mont turning basin and dredging a channel from the turning basin to the Pennsylvania Shipyard was completed. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Galveston district).--A total of 4,294,000 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from 39,400° linear feet of channel between Corpus Christi Bay and North Bird Island at a cost of $431,500 and a total of 2,195,000 cubic yards of material removed from 24,000 feet of channel between North Bird Island and Baffin Bay, at a cost of $245,000. Brazos Island Harbor, Tex.-Enlargement of the Port Isabel turn- ing basin was accomplished during the year, the work involving the dredging of 1,400,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $143,000. Mississippi River between the Ohio and Missouri Rivers.-Work on the Chain of Rocks section of the project was commenced during the year, the costs amounting to $1,389,000. The principal features of work during the year were in connection with relocation of utilities, bridge construction over the canal, dredging lower approach to the canal, relocation of utilities, and land acquisition. Construction of channel regulating works was also continued during the year, at a cost of about $600,000. Mississippi River between the Missouri River and Minneapolis, Minn.-Operationsat lock and dam 2 which were resumed during the spring of 1946 were continued throughout the year, the construction of guide walls under contract being substantially completed, installa- RIVERS AND HARBORS tion of gates and machinery 14 percent completed, and channel ap- proach dredging prosecuted to 94 percent completion. Missouri River, mouth to Sioux City, Iowa.--New work on the project included the construction of approximately 10,800 feet of dikes and 78,700 feet of revetment. The cost of work during the year amounted to about $4,800,000. Two Harbors (Agate Bay), Minn.-Contract was awarded in the latter part of the year, but no actual work was performed on the enlargement of this important ore harbor as authorized in the 1945 act. Keweenaw Waterway, Mich.-Construction of revetment by con- tract at the upper entrance to the waterway was under way at a cost of $215,000. Sturgeon Bay and Lake Michigan Ship Canal, Wis.-Construction of a 20-foot turning basin between the city and the Bushman docks was completed during the year. Racine Harbor, Wis.-Removal of outer shoals, widening and deepening the channel through the outer basin and dredging the river channel was accomplished during the year at a cost of $124,750, thus completing all new work on the project. Illinois Waterway, Ill.--New work dredging to effect straightening ,of the channel in the Starved Rock pool was carried out at a cost of :$278,000. Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y.-Contract operations for removal of rock shoals in the Lake Erie entrance to the canal, in the Black Rock canal, and in the Niagara River portion of the canal was advanced to 33 percent completion, at a cost of $700,000. Oswego Harbor, N. Y.-Contract operations for deepening a 250- foot wide section of channel in the westerly outer harbor was advanced to 68 percent completion at a cost of $541,000. Cape Vincent Harbor, N. Y.-Deepening the existing 10- and 13- foot areas to 16 and 20 feet, respectively, authorized in 1945, was inaugurated during the year. Los Angeles and Long.Beach Harbors, Calif.-A total of more than 380,000 tons of stone was placed in the breakwater during the year, the cost of such work being in excess of $1,750,000. Crescent City Harbor, Calif.-The inner breakwater required for protection of the fish-boat harbor was completed during the year and preparatory work carried out in connection with the construction of the main breakwater to be extended to Round Rock. Moss Landing Harbor, Calif.-Dredging in the amount of 482,600 cubic yards and jetty construction resulted in completion of the project. Monterey Harbor, Calif.-With funds advanced by local interests under the provisions of section 11 of the River and Harbor Act of March 3, 1925, dredging of an area 8 feet deep adjacent to municipal wharf No. 1, was carried out at a cost of $32,900. Suisun Channel, Calif.-Completionof the 8-foot channel and turn- ing basin was accomplished during the year by the removal of 851,000 cubic yards of material at a cost of $182,000. Lake Crockett, Wash.-Construction of project involving dredging and breakwater construction was inaugurated during April 1947 and adavnced to 18 percent completion. 6 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARIVIY, 1947 Wrangell Narrows, Alaska.-Contract for enlargement of the exist- ing channel 21 feet deep and 200 feet wide to 24 feet deep and 300 feet wide was awarded toward the close of the year. MULTIPLE-PURPOSE OPERATIONS Missouri River at Fort Peck, Mont.-Operation of the completed 35,000-kilowatt generating unit was continued during the major por- tion of the year, the total power production during the fiscal year 1947 being 204,347,000 kilowatt-hours. A second 15,000 kilowatt generat- ing unit, less surge tank, has been installed but has not been placed in operation pending installation of necessary switch gear. The reservoir was also operated throughout the fiscal year for the maintenance of navigation on the Missouri River and incidental purposes of flood control and hydroelectric power production. The flood control effect on the reservoir was particularly noteworthy in March 1947 when the impoundment of unusually high inflows substantially reduced flood heights along the Missouri River. Total releases from the reservoir during the year amounted to about 5,590,000 acre-feet, which is equivalent to a mean annual flow of about 7,720 cubic feet per second. Columbia River at Bonneville, Oreg.-The power plant comprising 10 units with a total capacity of 518,400 kilowatts, was operated throughout the year except for minor interruptions and scheduled shut-downs for routine maintenance, the total power generated during the fiscal year 1947 amounting to 3,711,155,000 kilowatt-hours. McNary Dam, Oreg. and Wash.-Construction work on this project was initiated during May 1947, under contract, the work involved being excavation for the navigation lock and downstream approach channel, construction of a highway overpass, roads, and grading for railroad siding. WORK FOR OTHER AGENCIES In accordance with the provisions contained in section 1 of the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, stating that Federal improve- ment of rivers and harbors and other waterways shall be prosecuted by the Department of the Army, the Corps of Engineers performed work during the year on 15 projects of a river and harbor nature not previously authorized by Congress but required by the Navy Depart- ment and other Government-agencies. Funds therefor were trans- ferred to the Chief of Engineers by those agencies, the expenditures on such projects amounting to $3,327,451.13. COMMERCE The water-borne commerce of the United States, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and the Hawaiian Islands, for the calendar year 1946, aggregated 617,955,000 tons. GENERAL FLOOD CONTROL The authorized general flood-control program, exclusive of the pro- grams for the alluvial valley of the lower Mississippi River and the Sacramento River, Calif., is covered in this section. The authorized GENERAL FLOOD CONTROL programs for those two rivers are discussed in the two succeeding sections. Congress in the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, estab- lished, and in the amendatory and supplemental general Flood Con- trol Acts approved August 28, 1937, June 28, 1938, August 11, 1939, August 18, 1941, December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, reaffirmed the general policy that flood control throughout the United States is a proper activity of the Federal Government, in cooperation with the States and local communities, and that the Federal Government should improve or participate in the improvement of navigable waters or their tributaries for flood-control purposes, if such projects are eco- nomically justified and if the lives and social secprity of people are otherwise adversely affected. Those acts also specified the local coop- eration required for the projects authorized therein. These requirements of local cooperation, in brief, are as follows: (a) Dam and reservoir projects authorized in any of the aforemen- tioned flood-control acts are constructed entirely at the expense of the United States and are maintained and operated by the Corps of Engineers. No local cooperation is required for dam and reservoir projects unless specifically prescribed by special provisions of law. (b) For local flood-protection projects, except channel improve- ment or channel rectification projects authorized by the acts of 1936, 1937, and 1938, local interests must provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the con- struction of the projects, hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction works, and maintain and operate all the works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. Channel improvement and channel rectifi- cation projects authorized by the acts of 1936, 1937, and 1938 are built at Federal expense, and no local cooperation is required. Exceptions to these general rules are provided by law in the case of certain specific projects. The Congress stated in the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, and reaffirmed in the act approved July 24, 1946, that in connection with the exercise of jurisdiction over the rivers of the Nation through the construction of works of improvements for navi- gation or flood control, it is the policy of the Congress to recognize the interests and rights of the States in determininmm the development of the watersheds within their borders, and likewise their interests and rights in water utilization and control. In conformity with this policy Congress provided that plans, proposals, or reports of the Chief of Engineers for any works of improvement for navigation or flood control not previously authorized, or authorized in the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, shall be submitted to the Congress only after these plans, proposals, or reports have been submitted.to the governors of the States concerned, or such officials or agencies of the affected State, or States, as may be designated by the governors, and after coordination with the Secretary of the Interior, if the drainage basin under investigation is located in a State lying wholly or in part west of the ninety-seventh meridian. Authority for the development of recreation facilities in connection with reservoirs under the control of the War Department is contained 8 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 in the 1944 and 1946 Flood Control Acts which authorize the Chief of Engineers, under the supervision of the Secretary of War, to con- struct, maintain, and operate public park and recreational facilities in such reservoir areas and to permit the construction, maintenance, and operation of such facilities. The acts also authorize the Secretary of War to grant leases of lands, including structures or facilities thereon, in reservoir areas for such periods and upon such terms as he may deem reasonable; and provides that the water areas of all such reservoirs shall be open to public use generally without charge for boating, swimming, bathing, fishing, and other recreational purposes, and ready access to and exit from such water areas along the shores of such reservoirs shall be maintained for general public use when such use is determined by the Secretary of War not to be contrary to the public interest. These acts further provide that no use of any such area shall be permitted which is inconsistent with the laws for the pro- tection of fish and game of the State in which the area is situated. The policy for the development of reservoirs to provide for the best possible utilization of the water resources of the Nation was broadened by the 1944 Flood Control Act, which states that whenever the Secre- tary of War determines upon recommendation by the Secretary of the Interior that any dam and reservoir project operated under the direc- tion of the Secretary of War may be utilized for irrigation purposes, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to construct, operate, and maintain under the provisions of the Federal reclamation laws such additional works in connection therewith as he may deem necessary for irrigation purposes. Such irrigation works may be undertaken only after a report and findings thereon have been made by the Sec- retary of the Interior as provided under reclamation laws and after subsequent specific authorization of the Congress (by an authoriza- tion act). A procedure for the disposal of electric power and energy generated at reservoir projects under the control of the War Department, and in the opinion of the Secretary of War not required in the operation of such projects, was prescribed by the Congress in the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. In accordance with this legislation such electric power and energy is to be delivered to the Secretary of the Interior, who shall transmit and dispose of this power and energy in such manner as to encourage the most widespread use thereof at the lowest possible rates to consumers consistent with sound business principles, the rate schedules to become effective upon confirmation and approval by the Federal Power Commission. The legislation states that preference in the sale of such power and energy shall be given to public bodies and cooperatives. Authority is contained in section 2 of the Flood Control Act of August 28, 1937, as amended, for the removal of accumulated snags and other debris and clearing and straightening the channel in navigable streams and tributaries when, in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers, such work is advisable. The Flood Control Act of 1946 authorized allotment of $1,000,000 per year for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to highways, bridge approaches, and public GENERAL FLOOD CONTROL works when, in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers, such work is advisable. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, placed upon the Secretary of War the responsibility of prescribing regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood control or navigation at reser- voirs contructed wholly or in part with Federal funds. By an act of Congress, approved August 4, 1947, authorization was provided for construction of the project on the Little Sioux River in Iowa, at an estimated cost of $3,320,000. This amount, together with all previous authorizations provided for by the Congress, brings the total to $2,294,044,500 for the construction of approximately 761 projects dispersed throughout the United States. The War Depart- ment Civil Appropriation Act, 1948, approved July 31, 1947, pro- vided funds in the amount of $246,072,825; thus, through July 1947, Congress has appropriated funds totaling $1,081,494,725, of which $1,005,272,825 were for the prosecution of the authorized flood control, general projects. The remaining $76,221,900 were for maintenance of completed projects, surveys, and miscellaneous items. In addition to these authorizations Congress has approved general comprehensive plans covering most of the important river basins of the country and including many additional projects for flood control, hydroelectric power, and allied water uses. All of these projects are parts of comprehensive, coordinated plans for the river basins of the Nation to provide desirable and economic flood protection and allied benefits for a large number of centers of industry and population and for many thousands of acres of rich, agricultural land. A number of reservoirs in the authorized program also provide favorable pos- sibilities for the economic development of large quantities of hydro- electric power. Several of the projects now authorized include power- generating machinery in the initial developments. By the end of 1947, a total of 52 reservoirs and 153 local protection projects was either completed and in operation, or construction was sufficiently advanced to be placed in partial operation. Those projects which have been completed or placed in operation have already re- turned large benefits in the prevention of flood damages. Reservoirs placed in operation during the year included the Wal- lace Lake Reservoir on Cypress Bayou in Caddo and DeSoto Parishes, La., and the Blue Mountain Reservoir on the Petit Jean River, a tributary of the Arkansas River. Other flood-control projects com- pleted or placed in operation during the year 1947 included the local protection works at Schuyler, Nebr., the Union Township drainage district levee, Missouri, and the project on the Homochitto River, Miss. During the year work was continued on flood protection projects throughout the Nation. These projects include the Union Village Dam and Reservoir on the Ompompanoosuc River in Vermont; local protection works at Nashua, N. H., in the Merrimack River Basin;: Sunbury, Pa., in the Susequehanna River watershed; the Plymouth, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, and York, Pa., local protection works; along the middle and lower Susquehanna River; local protection works at Lisle, Elmira, and Whitney Point, N. Y., and the Almond Dam and Reservoir, all units of the project for southern New York and eastern 10 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Pennsylvania; the Clark Hill Dam and Reservoir project in the Savannah River Basin, Ga., and the Allatoona Dam and Reservoir in the Coosa River Basin, Ga.; the Narrows Dam and Reservoir on the Little Missouri River, Ark.; the Wallace Lake Dam and Reservoir and the local protection project for Shreveport, La., both in the Red River Basin; the John Martin Dam and Reservoir, Colo., the Blue Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Ark., Canton Dam and Reservoir, Okla., Hulah Dam and Reservoir in Oklahoma, Fort Gibson Dam and Reservoir, Okla., Fall River Dam and Reservoir, Kans., Wister Dam and Reservoir, Okla., all in the Arkansas River Basin; Clearwater Dam and Reservoir, Mo., the Bull Shoals Dam and Reservoir, Ark., both in the White River Basin; Harlan County Dam and Reservoir on the Republican River, Nebr., Cherry Creek Dam and Reservoir for the protection of Denver, Colo., Kanopolis Dam and Reservoir on the Smoky Hill River in Kansas, local protection at the Kansas Citys, Mo. and Kans., Kenslers Bend, Schuyler and Omaha, Nebr., and the Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the Fort Randall and Garrison Reservoirs, all in the Missouri River Basin; the Delaware Dam and Reservoir, Ohio, Dewey Dam and Reservoir, Ky., the Conemaugh Dam and Reservoir project, Pennsylvania, the Wolf Creek, Dale Hollow and Center Hill Dam and Reservoir projects on tributaries of the Cum- berland River, local protection works at Cincinnati, Ohio, Massillon, Ohio, the Cache River Diversion unit at Mounds and Mounds City, Ill., Newport, Ky., Punxsutawney, Pa., Parkersburg and Elkins, W. Va., all in the Ohio River Basin; Los Angeles River Channel improvement and the Santa Fe Dam, both in the Los Angeles County drainage area, California; and the Dorena Dam and Reservoir in the Willam- ette River Basin, Oreg. The Civil Functions Appropriation Act approved May 2, 1946, and the Third Supplemental Deficiency Appropriation Act approved July 23, 1946, appropriated funds for the continuation of projects already underway and for the initiation of construction of 41 new projects. However, the expenditure of funds provided for by the appropriation acts for the fiscal year 1947 was restricted by a Presi- dential directive issued in August 1946. Subsequent revision of the directive permitted a resumption of certain activities, particularly in connection with contracts in force. By the end of the fiscal year, construction had been initiated on practically all the new projects for which funds had been made available. As a result of heavy and repeated storms in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, the Missouri River was above flood stage throughout some of its length almost continuously from late March to July. Al- though the 1947 floods were among the worst of record in the Missouri River Basin they could easily have been even more severe if run-off from record mountain snows had not been held by cold weather in the upper basin, if the Kansas and Osage Rivers had added their pro- portionate share of flood run-off to the main river, and if the Fort Peck Reservoir had not captured large volumes of flood flows. An area of over 3,000,000 acres of land was covered with flood waters and resulting direct flood damages have been estimated at over $100,- 000,000. The loss of 26 lives was reported and at least 195,000 persons were reported homeless. The Upper Mississippi River, which em- SACRAMENTO RIVER FLOOD CONTROL 11 braces a 1,472-mile reach upstream from the mouth of the Ohio River, was also severely devastated. Damages were estimated at approxi- mately $65,000,000; however, the total cost of the flood probably will never be known due to the difficulty of evaluating damages resulting from interruption of rail and highway traffic, disruption of services of public utilities, soil erosion, loss of wages, and consequent reduction of buying power, loss of business which cannot be recovered, sickness and accident directly attributable to the flood and many other intang- ible damages. Other floods of a less severe nature occurred throughout the country, including the Susquehanna River Basin, where damages were estimated at $715,000. Emergency repairs were accomplished during the year pursuant to existing authority. The 1946 Flood Control Act amended the authority contained in the 1941 Flood Con- trol Act by increasing the annual authority for this type of work from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Congress in the Second Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1947, approved June 27, 1947, made available funds in the amount of $12,- 000,000 for the expenditure in accordance with the provisions of an act of Congress approved June 23, 1947. This act authorized an ap- propriation of $15,000,000 as an emergency fund, to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers, for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works, wlich hlusd been threatened or destroyed by the severe spring floods of 1947, or which may be threatened or de- stroyed by later floods. The provisions of this act were construed to be additional and supplemental to, and not in lieu of, existing gen- eral legislation authorizing allocation of flood-control funds for res- toration of flood-control works threatened or destroyed by floods. SACRAMENTO RIVER FLOOD CONTROL The authorized project for the control of floods and other pur- poses on the Sacramento River, Calif, as adopted by the Flood Con- trol Acts approved March 1, 1917, May 15, 1928, August 26, 1937, and August 18, 1941, provides for the enlargement of river channels, the excavation of cut-offs, the construction of levees, weirs, bank protec- tion, and pumping facilities in the lower Sacramento River Valley and for channel clearing, rectification and snagging on the Sacramento River and tributaries in Tehama County, and from Red Bluff south- erly. The total estimated Federal cost of the project is $40,850,000. Up to the present time Federal funds in the amount of $34,445,000 have been appropriated by Congress for the prosecution of this proj- ect, including $1,750,000 provided for in the War Department Civil Appropriations Act, 1948, approved July 31, 1947. Local interests have expended funds in excess of $52,000,000 on this project including a cash contribution of approximately $6,540,000 for construction by the Department of protective works related to the authorized project. In addition to this existing project, Congress in the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, as a part of the general flood-control program, authorized the modification of the existing project for the Sacramento River to provide for certain changes and extensions in levees and other structures, and for the construction of nine local 12 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 levee and channel improvements, the Black Butte Dam and Reservoir and the low Table Mountain Dam and Reservoir with power facili- ties at an estimated cost of $50,100,000 for construction. The project works of the Sacramento flood-control project provide protection to cities and towns, to thousands of acres of agricultural lands, and to railway and highway networks of great importance to the civilian economy of the western part of the United States. Work accomplished during the year consisted of construction and enlargement of levees and local improvements on minor tributaries. MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOOD CONTROL Progress was made during the fiscal year 1947 on the flood-control project for the alluvial valley of the Mississippi River, adopted by the. Flood Control Act approved May 15, 1928, and amended by the acts approved June 15, 1936, June 28, 1938, August 18, 1941, December 22, 1944 and July 24, 1946. The 1936 amendment retained the purpose, of the 1928 act and the features completed under that authority, 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 amended plan and authorized $40,000,000 for work in addition to that contem- plated for the project as amended in 1936. The 1941 amendment provided for the abandonment of the Boeuf and Eudora floodways: and extension and for raising main Mississippi River leveees to con- fine within those levee lines between the mouths of the Arkansas and Red Rivers the project flood without a floodway west of the Mississippi River. That amendment also authorized certain minor modifications and backwater protection in the Yazoo and Red River backwater areas at an estimated additional cost of $25,982,000. The 1944 amendment modified the existing project to provide for a navigation channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide at low water between Cairo, Ill., and Baton Rouge, La., by the execution of a channel improvement and stabiliza- tion program at an estimated cost of $200,000,000 and also modified the project for flood protection in the backwater area of the Yazoo River to include additional work at an estimated cost of $1,952,000. The 1946 amendement increased the project authorization by $161,- 675,500 to provide for several new items of related work; for incor- porating in the alluvial valley project items of work that had been previously adopted under "Flood control, general" legislation but that were physically located within the alluvial valley and should be a part of the comprehensive project; and for the increased costs of con- struction of the unfinished features of the comprehensive project. The total authorization for the project as amended and supplemented is now $1,026,609,500. Of this amount $658,107,424 has been appropri- ated (including $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1948 made available by the. War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 31, 1947). In accordance with the provision of the act approved August 18, 1941, "that funds hereafter expended for maintenance shall not be considered as reducing present remaining balances of authorizations, ' ' it is estimated that $78,574,243 expended for maintenance since August 18, 1941, or scheduled for expenditure during fiscal year 1948, willi not be deducted from the total authorizations for the project. SURVEYS 13 With the approval of the 1938 Flood Control Act, work in the Atcha- falaya Basin, which had not been initiated because of legal restric- tions, was freed from such restrictions and placed under way. Noteworthy progress has been made on these features, namely, the, Morganza Floodway, the Wax Lake Outlet, the Charenton Drainage and Navigation Canal, and related works. Urgent main river work has been prosecuted during the war and work on the tributary projects for headwater protection of the St. Francis and Yazoo Rivers, includ- ing the construction of the Wappapello, Sardis, and Arkabutla Reser- voirs, and backwater protection for the White River, have been pushed vigorously within the limits of funds available for such work. 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, wherever the local contributions of one-third of the costs were provided as required by law. The Department was able to assist localities in the emergency repair of flood-control works on tributaries of the Mississippi River threat- ened or destroyed by flood, under the provisions of section 9 of the act approved June 15, 1936. Work accomplished on the adopted project for the alluvial valley of the Mississippi River has demonstrated its effectiveness by affording unbroken protection for a period of 20 years to date. However, be- cause of the elimination of the Eudora floodway by the Flood Control Act of 1941, the levee system which constitutes the major part of the project is not yet sufficiently complete to afford protection against pre- dicted floods. Even a partial overflow of the valley may interrupt postal service, transcontinental and interstate commerce, and produce widespread destruction and disorder, national in scope. As flood control of this vast alluvial valley and navigation of the lower Missis- sippi River are important to the national economy and to the security of a large number of people, this project should be steadily prosecuted toward completion. SURVEYS During the year reports in response to 155 items of law enacted by Congress and resolutions adopted by congressional committees author- izing investigations of potential river-and-harbor and flood control improvements were completed and transmitted to Congress with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers. Of these investigations 12 were preliminary examinations and 64 were surveys prepared in response to authority contained in previously adopted river-and-harbor and flood-control acts, whereas 79 were reexaminations submitted in response to committee resolutions. In addition the Beach Erosion Board completed nine cooperative beach erosion control studies at various localities in the United States. Section 1 of the Flood Control Act approved on July 24, 1946, and section 1 of the River and Harbor Act approved on July 24, 1946, continue the policy established by section 1 of the Flood Control Act approved on December 22, 1944, and section 1 of the River and Harbor Act approved on March 2, 1945, which provided among other things that, in carrying out authorized investigations of works of improve- 766707-48-pt. 1,vol. 1-3 14 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 ment for navigation or flood control, the proposed reports of the Chief of Engineers thereon shall be transmitted to the affected States and, whenever the project is located in a western river basin, to the Depart- ment of the Interior. The submitted views and recommendations of the affected States and of the Secretary of the Interior are transmitted y the Secretary of War, together with the report of the Chief of ngineers, to the Congress. The gathering of hydrological data in Nicaragua, under authority contained in the River and Harbor Act approved on June 20, 1938, was continued. The cooperative programs with the United States Weather Bureau and the Geological Survey for the purpose of more adequately meet- ing the requirements of the Department in the planning and operation of flood-control and river and harbor improvements were continued. Projects included in the cooperation with the Weather Bureau were: (a) Operation of a Nation-wide network of recording rain gages; (b) hydrometeorological investigations and review of the studies of major storms of record, the preparation of estimates of maximum possible precipitation for selected drainage basins, and preparation of generalized estimates of maximum possible precipitation over the United States east of the 105th meridian for areas of 10, 200, and 500 square miles and selected durations; (c) operation of cooperative networks of reporting rainfall and river stations; (d) program for the preparation of 48-hour quantitative forecasts of storm rainfall to facilitate the operation of reservoirs and local flood-protection projects; and (e) program of snow melt investigations to evaluate all important factors contributing to floods caused primarily by snow- melt. Cooperation with the Geological Survey involved primarily the installation, operation, and maintenance of stream-gaging stations for obtaining records of stream flow. The development of certain equip- ment for general stream gaging was continued. MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL WORKS Miscellaneous civil works have, as heretofore, been administered .by the Corps of Engineers. These works are varied in character and include the administration of the Federal laws enacted for the protection and preservation of the navigable waters of the United States, which govern the following: Granting of permits for struc- tures or operations in navigable waters; approval of the location and plans of bridges, dams, dikes, or causeways; alteration of obstructive bridges; investigation and removal of sunken vessels or other obstruc- tions endangering navigation; establishment of regulations for the use, administration, and navigation of navigable waters, including drawbridge regulations; establishment of anchorage grounds, special anchorage areas, danger zones, dumping grounds, restricted areas, fish- ing areas and harbor lines; investigations of the discharge or deposit of refuse matter of any kind in navigable waters; prevention of pollu- tion of coastal navigable waters by oil; determination of the heads of navigation and the extent to which the laws shall apply to specific streams; supervision of the harbor of New York to prevent obstruc- tive or injurious deposits in the tidal waters thereof, including the waters of Long Island Sound; establishment of reasonable rates of toll for transit across bridges over navigable waters; granting of per- mits for the occupation and use of Federal works under control of the PUBLIC WORKS AND EMERGENCY RELIEF 15 Corps of Engineers; construction of Anacostia Park and the recla- mation and development of Anacostia River and Flats, D. C.; main- tenance 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; reports of international boards on operations affecting international boundary waters; is- suance of instruments authorizing the occupation of Government- owned land under the jurisdiction of the Department; and legislation in connection with the foregoing. PROJECTS UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS AND EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAMS As of June 30, 1947; allocation of funds to the following works and in the amounts indicated have been made available to the Corps of Engineers supplementing the allocations as published in detail in the annual report for the fiscal year 1939. The grand total of these amounts is $517,670,122.17. RIVERS A*ND HARBORS I. National Public Works Emergency Relief Act of- Industrial Administration Recovery Act Act 1935 1936 1937 1938 Total allocations to river and harbor projects to June 30, 1947__ $183, 83 494,754. 679.73 $94,179, $103, 611, 607. 21 .-. . . . FLOOD CONTROL Total allocations to flood control projects to June 30, 1947 _ - $72, 763, 886. 60 $3, 054, 196. 70 $20,074,637.79 $10, 174, 116. 53 $19, 911, 349. 12 $2,238,822.74 03 MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS 0 Total allocations to miscellaneous projects to June 30, 1947____________________ $1,654, 489. 01 $109, 200. 00 $6,384, 393.74 $11,395. 47 $7, 592. 70 H Grand total to June 30, 1947 257, 913, 130. 44 97, 343, 076. 43 130, 070, 638. 74 10, 185, 512. 00 19, 918, 941. 82 $2, 238, 822. 74 z Appropriations.-Thefunds with which the works for the maintenance and improvement of river 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: Miscellaneous To tal by appro- Appropriation title Date of act River and harbor Flood control P)riation acts -I - I-- Third Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1946: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works_- _ _- July 23, 1946 $3, 800,000. 00 $3,800,000.00 CI Flood control, general_ _ . _ _ _ _-_ __do____ - --- -- --- -- -- $1,500,000.00 1, 500, 000.00 3, 800,000.00 1, 500, 000. 00 - - - - - - --- - -- 5, 300, 000. 00 Second Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1947: Flood control, general (emergency fund) - _. . . . . ........ . June 27, 1947 - 12, 000, 000. 00 --- __ 12, 000, 000. 00 War Department Civil Appropriation Act, 1948: cD Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works .-................. July 31, 1947 116, 718, 700. 00 ---------------- .-----------------116, 718, 700.00 Alteration of bridges over navigable waters of the United States -.... do - -_ _- 500,000.00 .....----- ..------ _ -------------- ... 500,000. 00 EP Flood control, general__ __ do___ 246, 072, 825. 00 _----------- 246, 072, 825. 00 Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries - - __do --. __ - - 50,000,000.00 ----------- -- 50, 000, 000.00 Emergency fund for flood control on tributaries of Mississippi River ................. _do -- -- 500,000.00 ----------------- 500,000.00 Flood control, Sacramento River, Calif - __do ........ 1,750,000.00------------------- 1, 750, 000.00 Maintenance and operation, certain Federal water mains outside the District of Columbia .. ..------- . . --- -----.. . ... ..... ..--------.. . ....do ....... -.. . --.. - . . ..... .. $12,000.00 12,000.00 117, 218, 700.00 298, 322, 825.00 12, 000.00 415,553,525.00 Special fund (credits to account from licenses under Federal Power Act, Aug. 26, 1935): Maintenance and operation of dams and other improvements to navigable waters --.. 26 Aug. 1935 152, 835. 66 152, 835. 66 Payments to States, Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938, as amended.- _ _- 28 June 1938 ---- - 206, 971. 18 206, 971. 18 Third Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1946: Salaries and expenses, Philippine rehabilita- tion, Department of State (transfer to War), 1947-50 ...--------------------------.- 23 July 1946 - _ 9, 040, 000. 00 9, 040, 000. 00 Hospital and domiciliary facilities, Veterans' Administration (transfer to War): Cash appropriation .------------- 4 Mar. 1931 135, 250, 000. 00 135, 250, 000. 00 Contract authorization--.------------------- ------------------------------------ ...do- .. . S _..... . __ . ... 251, 000, 000. 00 251, 000, 000. 00 386, 250, 000. 00 386, 250, 000. 00 Grand total, appropriated funds __-_---_.......... ..... . - 121, 171, 535. 66 311, 822, 825.00 395, 508, 971. 18 828, 503, 331. 84 Trust funds (contributions and advances): Funds contributed for improvement of rivers and harbors_ _ (1) 205, 060. 48 _______________ _-___- __--- __ 205, 060. 48 Funds advanced for improvement of rivers and harbors --............................ (1) 831,000. 00 ----- ___ 831,000. 00 Funds contributed for flood control, rivers and harbors__ (1) 457, 811. 12 _ 457, 811.12 Funds advanced for flood control, rivers and harbors _. Oct. 15,1940 652,000.00 ------------------ 652,000.00 Grand total all trust funds_ _._ _-------------------- ---------------------- 1, 036, 060.48 1,109, 811.12 -- - 2,145, 871.60 0 Funds transferred from other departments as working funds: W orking fund, W ar, Engineers, civil ................................. (1) 9, 927, 733. 80 9, 927, 733. 80 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil (special fund) - --------------- --------- (1) 5,000.00 5, 000. 00 W orking fund, Working fund, War, War, Engineers, Engineers, civil, 1945 ................................... civil, 1946__ (1) (1) - ---- - -281.50 -3, 133. 37 -281.50 -3, 133. 37 z O wd Working fund, War, Engineers, civil, 1947_ (1) 402, 100.00 402, 100. 00 0 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil, 1947-48_ (1) -- -)- - (-- --- 40, 000, 000. 00 40, 000, 000. 00 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil (trust fund) (1) _--2, 375, 146. 05 -2, 375, 146. 05 Total working funds ----------------------------------------------- 47, 956,272. 88 47, 956, 272. 88 Grand total all funds _ ----------------------------- - - ------- 122,207,596.14 636.12 312,932, 443, 465, 244. 06 878, 605, 32 476. 1Various. Advanced funds.-The following amounts have been advanced by local interests for river and harbor improvements under the provisions of section 11, River and Harbor Act, March 3, 1925, and for flood-control works under the pro- visions of the act of October 15, 1940, and are returnable to the same interests when necessary Government funds are available. 00 Balance due Amount received Amount returned Balance due N O from United from United 50 District States, June 30, during fiscal during fiscal States, June 30, O 1946 year year 1947 50 Great Kills Harbor, Staten Island, N. Y--- --------------- New York, N. Y--____---_ ...- $114, 500 -..--... --.........-..-...-...... $114, 500 Monterey Harbor, Calif___.--------------- ----- - San Francisco, Calif-- __ $-- -$74,000 ------------------- 74,000 Lake Worth Inlet, Fla________ __-------Jacksonville, Fla ---------------------- 410, 000 $410, 000 Shark River, N. J.-------------------------------------. New York, N. Y------------- 150, 000 -------------- 150, 000 Gulf Intracoastal La. Waterway, Franklin Canal, St. Marys Parish, New Orleans, La---------------__-----------__----__-_ 44,000 ------------------ 44,000 r Mission Bay and San Diego River, San Diego Bay, Calif.--. .--Los Angeles, Calif __ __ __.. _ .. __153, 000 ................. 153, 000 0z - -- -- ___ --.. . ___ Total, rivers and harbors_- ................... -- ..... . ..- _ __ - - 114, 500 831,000 410, 000 535, 500 z Buffalo Bayou, Tex....................------------------- ......---------------... Galveston, Tex------_ __------ 2, 900, 000 ..-. -................... 2, 900, 00 50 Portsmouth-New Boston, Ohio River Basin, Ohio -........... Louisville, Ky_ ------ _____ - __ --- - 15, 150 --------------------- --------------- 15, 150 Nashua,Merrimack River Basin, N. H---....--------____--- New England Division, Boston, Mass_------------------ 2,000........------------------ 2, 000 Cincinnati, Ohio River Basin, Ohio_--------------------. Louisville, Ky. ---.-.--.----.---------------------- 650, 000--- .. - - .650, - 000 00 Total, flood control- -------. -----------------------.--------------- l --------- ---- 2,915,150 652, 000 ------------------ 3, 567, 150 50 f-, Grand total..... .......----------------------------------...--------------------------------------- 3, 029, 650 1, 483, 000 410, 000 4, 102, 65 00 HAI 0 FP Expenditures.-The total actually expended under 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, 1947, is as follows: Expenditures Appropria- tion act New work Maintenance Total Rivers and harbors: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works .....--- ........................... (1) $26, 145, 108. 06 2 $60, 589, 062. 95 $86, 734, 171.01 Power plant, Fort Peck Dam, Mont., construction_-------- --- (1) 1, 685, 668. 39 1, 685, 668. 39 Power plant, Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, Oreg., construction ............................... (1) 85, 345. 98 85, 345. 98 Improvement of Washington Channel, D. C. (transfer to War) ----------------------. ----------- June 27.1942 33, 157. 96 ----------------- 33, 157. 96 A lteration of bridges over navigable waters of the United States _ _ .. ............... . . . ..... ... _ -_-- Oct. 9, 1940 325, 625. 87 305, 820. 08 325, 625. 87 Maintenance and operation of dams and other improvements to navigable waters----- -------- Aug. 26,1935 ---------------- 305, 820. 08 Total, rivers and harbors ......------------------------------ __ _----------_ .......... --- . .. ---.----------- 28, 274, 906. 26 60, 894, 883. 03 89, 169, 789. 29 M Flood control (projects authorized in act of June 22, 1936, as amended and supplemented): Flood control, general__. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) 123, 136., 994. 98 3 7, 805, 723. 75 130, 942, 718. 73 M Flood control, general (emergency fund) ...--. ......... _ .............. ... .............. ..... (1) 533, 619. 74 2, 651, 966. 33 3, 185, 586.07 Z Total, flood control, general...... ......................... (1) 123, 670, 614. 72 10, 457, 690. 08 134, 128, 304. 80 Flood control, Mississippi River (act May 15, 1928, as amended): Flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries..._ _ .. ....------ ----.--. ----........... 29, 554, 789. 17 14, 311, 684. 56 43, 866, 473. 73 (1) Emergency fund for flood control on tributaries of Mississippi River _........._ ....................... _--___ _ 392, 823. 29 392, 823. 29 (1) Total flood control, M ississippi River ___ __...... ....... ......................................... 29, 554, 789. 17 14, 704, 507. 85 44, 259, 297. 02 (1) Flood control, Sacramento River, Calif. ....................... . .................. ......... ...... 1, 953, 843. 56 12, 608. 93 1, 966, 452. 49 Flood control, Kings River and Tulare Lake, Calif ....................... _ ............................. (1) 134,622.95 _ _-------- 134, 622. 95 Flood control, Sutton Reservoir, W. Va ----- -------------. --. ...... (1) 514.53 ...--------------- 514.53 Total, all flood control... .......... .-....------------ -..... .... ..... .... .... 155, 314, 384. 93 25, 174, 806. 86 180, 489, 191. 79 See footnotes at end of table. Expenditures Appropria- tion act New work Maintenance Total M Miscellaneous appropriations: National Industrial Recovery, Public Works Administration (allotment to War, Corps of Engineers), 1933-45-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 16, 1933 5, 624. 60 5, 624. 60 d Development of landing areas for national ;defense, Office of Administrator of Civil Aeronautics (transfer -------------- to W ar), 1941-47-.-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - July 5, 1946 217, 960. 70 217, 960. 70 Maintenance and operation, certain water mains outside the District of Columbia, 1945-46-__----- -- June 27, 1944 153.75 153.75 O Maintenance and operation, certain water mains outside the District of Columbia, 1946-47. ..----. ---. Mar. 31, 1945 9, 379, 616. 00 7,619.07 7, 619.07 ' Hospital and domiciliary facilities, Veterans' Administration (transfer to War) _ - -- Mar. 4, 1931 9, 379,616.00 (- Salaries and expenses, Philippine rehabilitation, Department of State (transfer to War), 1947-50 ------ _-_ July 23, 19464 ----------------- 2, 977.669. 49 2,977,669. 49 Payments to States, Flood Control Act, 28 June, 1938. as amended...__________________ _________________ June 28, 1938 138,503.84 138, 503. 84 I ExpentI ue i Total miscellaneous appropriations _______________________ ___________________ _____------------ -- 9, 597,576.70 3, 129,570.75 12, 727, 147. 45 Contributed and advanced funds: O Funds contributed for improvement of rivers and harbors_ _ (5) -10,615.05 146, 768.90 136, 153.85 Funds advanced for improvement of rivers and harbors____________________ (5) 462,093.29 462, 093. 29 Funds contributed for flood control, rivers and harbors_ - - - - - - - --- - -- - -- (5) 585,928.09 21, 600. 00 607, 528.09 Funds advanced for flood control, rivers and harbors .-.......... -.............. .-. . Oct. 5,1940 728, 378. 43 728, 378. 43 Total, contributed and advanced funds ...........................--- - - 1, 765,784.76 168, 368. 09 1, 934,153. 66 Total, Corps of Engineers an contributed funds -. - .-- 194, 952, 652. 65 89,367,629.54 284, 320, 282. 19 Working funds (transfers from other departments): Working fund, War, Engineers, civil, no year (various projects) ....--------------- --------------------- ................- ------------------ 2, 917, 174.63 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil (special fund)-- -------....---- ....-------------- --------........ ------------------ 5,000. 00 W orking fund, W ar, Engineers, civil, 1946 (various projects)------ ------------------------------------- ------------------ 350, 860.37 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil, 1947 (various projects)-----... . ................... __ .... ------------------ 60, 809.09 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil, 1947-48 (special operations) ---------------------- ------------------ 6,188, 082.01 Working fund, War, Engineers, civil (trust fund), no year (various projects) - -------------------- ------------------ 93,361.58 Total, working funds................-...........--- ------------------ 9, 615,287.68 Grand total expenditures by Corps of Engineers .. .. .. .. .. ...---------------------------------------- 89, 367, 629. 54 293,935,569.87 194, 952, 652.65 r -- 1 Annual or supplemental. 4 Third Deficiency Appropriation Act, 1946, July 23, 1946. 2 Includes $116,944 transferred for cooperative work to other departments. -. 3 Includes $570,394.69 transferred for cooperative work to other departments. 6 Trust funds, various. Consolidated cost and financial summary as of June 30, 1947 Value of Additional Plus Minus Cost of new Cost of main- plant, stocks, accounts accounts Total expendi- Balance un- Total to be amount re- work tenance and undis- receivable payable tures expended accounted for quired for tributed items completion 1 I Z2 - O i i i- c--- -- - -- - '--i Seacoast harbors and channels ........ _ $767, 836, 566. 88 $394, 458,248.77 $202, 539.29 $202,862.93 $818, 821. 73 $1,161,881.396. 14 $23,837, 782.16 $1, 185, 719,178. 30 $179, 000, 000 C Intracoastal canals and other waterways_ 183, 442, 272. 82 106,827, 949.44 3, 590. 76 134,202.37 213, 634. 75 290,194,380.64 12, 415,880.45 302,610,261.09 1,325, 000, 000 Mississippi River system- _ _..- 868, 888, 672. 54 X345, 319, 035. 99 1, 030, 527. 07 426,774.30 784, 955, 86 1, 214, 880, 054.04 9, 215,709.99 1, 224, 095, 764. 03 313,000, CO0 O Lake harbors and channels 229, 334, 708. 07 ,98, 663, 445. 12 41,175. 18 28, 874. 27 170, 572. 37 327, 897, 630. 27 7,141, 764. 62 335, 039, 394. 89 137,000,000 0 Examinations, surveys, and contingen- gencies of rivers and harbors . ..... _ _ 9, 020, 984. 47 71, 528, 731. 41 7, 271. 06 94,104.58 80, 879. 96 80, 570, 211. 56 1, 015, 374. 21 81, 585, 585. 77 Removing sunken vessels_-_ __ 10,566, 920.86 ............ 10, 566, 920.86 52, 083. 56 10, 619, 004.42 Dam 2, Tennessee River_- 46,613,947.62 2, 071, 249. 00 48, 685,196.62 48, 685, 196. 62 Passamaquoddy tidal power project, --- - - ----- Maine_ 6, 384,160.89 250, 604, 296.03 6,384,160.89 6,384,160.89 Flood control _______________ 1,360,380,101.81 250,604,296.-03 4, 176, 545. 95 510, 842. 78 11,867,604.33 1, 603, 804, 182. 24 166,186, 849. 38 1,769,991,031.62 3,536,000,000 Plant: River and harbor - 49, 587, 819.75 3, 963, 347. 93 3, 892,134.13 49, 659, 033. 55 22, 683, 467.88 72,342, 501.43 Flood control__ 13,681,278.631,910,691.63 950, 243. 79 14, 641, 726. 47 4,393,369.08 19, 035, 095.55 3,3600,0 Total _---_- 3, 471, 901, 415. 10 1, 280,039,876, 62 168, 730, 747. 69 7, 271, 700. 79 18, 778, 846. 92 4, 809,164, 893. 28 246, 942, 281. 33 5, 056,107. 174. 61 5, 490,000, 000 Unallotted balances June 30, 1947: Rivers and harbors ... - ............ 67, 487. 91 67, 487. 91 Flood control_ __ - .--- . ... - -.-- 13,119, 023.64 13,119,023. 64 ------------- Total unallotted balance _ --- ............ 13,186, 511.55 2 13,186, 511.55 I _______________- I Grand total--- ----- - -- -- 792.88 5,069, 293, 686. lC 260,128, 1 Of this amount $56,630,414.08 represents the value of plant distributed as follows: Service plant Construction Tools and equip- Total plant ment hI Rivers and harbors . . . . . . . . ........ ..- $9,235.013.58 $29,697,693.86 $2,539, 098.96 $41,471,806. 40 Flood control__ - __ . _. . . 5, 291, 665. 24 7, 975, 344. 37 1, 891, 598. 07 15, 158, 607. 68 Total_-- - __ --_ - 14, 526, 678. 82 37, 673,038. 23 4, 430, 697. 03 56, 630, 414. 08 2 Exclusive of appropriations of $116,718,700 for rivers and harbors and $298,322,825 for flood control contained in War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved July 31, 1947. 22 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The amounts that could be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, on authorized projects are as follows: Maintenance and improvement of existing river and harbor works: New work-------------_ --------------- $175, 527, 000 Maintenance----------------_ ----------- 117, 014, 610 Total rivers and harbors----------------- $292, 541, 610 Alteration of bridges, Public Law No. 647, 76th Cong 500, 000 Maintenance, certain water mains outside the District of Col- umbia..--------------------------------------------------- 12,000 Flood control: Mississippi River and tributaries - - $97, 000, 000 Emergency fund on tributaries of Mississippi River --------------------------------- 500, 000 Sacramento River, Calif_---------_ _---_ 2, 500, 000 Flood control, general, act of June 22, 1936, amended and supplemented-...-_ ------- 496, 270, 400 Total, flood control-------------------------------597, 270, 400 Grand total -_ 889, 324, 010 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 the Chief of Engineers for the fiscal year 1922. On June 30,1947, the Board was composed of the following members : Brig. Gen. Roscoe C. Crawford, Col. Charles L. Hall, Col. Beverly C. Dunn, Col. Dabney O. Elliott, Col. George W. Gillette, Col. Henry Hutchings, Jr., and Col. Wayne S. Moore, United States Army. In addition to the foregoing, the following-named officers have also been detailed for various periods during the year to membership on the Board: Brig. Gen. J. B. Newman, Col. Earl E. Gesler, and Col. Clark C. Kittrell. A summary of the reviews 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 in the following table: Number of Number of Total num- Number Number re- investiga- investiga- ber com- completed maning Authority for investigations tions ordered tions ordered pleted prior during year be com- to prior to during fiscal to July 1, ending June pleted July 1, 1946 year 1947 1946 30, 1947 peted River and harbor and flood con- trol acts . -. - ..___. ....... 4, 705 172 4, 190 66 621 Congressional resolutions....... 2, 159 88 1, 664 60 523 Total....---------------------- 6, 864 260 5, 854 126 1, 144 There were 23 hearings held by the Board during the year. Studies prescribed by various river and harbor acts and by section 500 of the Transportation Act of 1920 were continued, and the results published in two series of reports known as Port Series Reports and Miscellaneous Series Reports. The following reports were prepared during the year: THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS 23 PORT SERIES REPORTS No. 3. Boston, Mass. No. 22. Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Orange, Tex. No. 40. Panama Canal and its ports. MISCELLANEOUS SERIES REPORT No. 4. Port and terminal charges at United States Great Lakes ports. At the close of the year the following reports were in progress: PORT SERIES REPORTS No. 10. Baltimore, Md. No. 15. Jacksonville, Fla. No. 16. Miami and Port Everglades, Fla. No. 17. Tampa and St. Petersburgh, Fla. No. 18. Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla. No. 19. Pascagoula and Gulfport, Miss. No. 20. New Orleans, La. No. 21. Lake Charles, La. No. 27. San Diego, Calif. No. 28. Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. MISCELLANEOUS SERIES REPORT No. 1. Port and terminal charges at United States seaports. TRANSPORTATION SERIES REPORTS No. 3. Transportation lines on the Great Lakes. No. 4. Transportation lines on the Mississippi River system. No. 5. Transportation lines on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. The statistics of water-borne commerce as collected and compiled by the Corps of Engineers as required by law, have continued to be of service to numerous agencies. Miscellaneous special studies were made in connection with sub- jects pending before the Board and in response to specific requests by the Office of the Chief of Engineers and other governmental agencies; and tables, graphs, and maps have been prepared as necessary in con- nection therewith. THE BEACH EROSION BOARD The Beach Erosion Board was organized pursuant to the authoriza- tion contained in Public, No. 520, Seventy-first Congress, approved July 3,1930, as amended and supplemented by Public, No. 409, Seventy- fourth Congress, approved August 30, 1935, Public, No. 166, Seventy- ninth Congress, approved July 31, 1945, and Public, No. 727, Seventy- ninth Congress, approved August 13, 1946 (see Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for the fiscal year 1946). Public Law 727, Seventy-ninth Congress, declared that it is to be the policy of the United States to assist in the construction, but not the maintenance, of works for the improvement and protection against erosion by waves and currents of the shores of the United States that are owned by States, municipalities, and other political divisions; provided that Federal contribution toward the constructing of pro- tective works shall not exceed one-third of the total cost and that the plan for protection shall have been specifically adopted and authorized by Congress after investigation and study by the Beach Erosion Board. 24 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The word "shores" as used in the act includes all the shore lines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and lakes, estuaries, and bays directly connected therewith. On June 30, 1947, the Board was composed of the following mem- bers: Col. Charles L. Hall, United States Army; Col. Leland H. Hewitt, United States Army; Col. Herbert D. Vogel, United States Army; Lt. Col. William B. Stelzenmuller, United States Army; Mr. Richard K. Hale, of Massachusetts; Mr. Thorndike Saville, of New York; and Mr. Morrough P. O'Brien, of California. In addition to the foregoing, the following named have also been detailed to membership to the Board for various periods during the year: Col. Earl E. Gesler, United States Army; Col. Albert B. Jones, United States Army; Col. William J. Ely, United States Army. During the fiscal year 1947, the Board carried out studies and in- vestigations in cooperation with appropriate agencies of various States and municipalities and with the field offices of the Corps of Engineers to develop efficient works for the protection and stabilization of the shores and beaches of coastal and lake waters. During the year the Board completed cooperative beach erosion control studies of Win- throp Beach, Mass. (interim report) ; Long Island (South Shore), N. Y.; Narragansett, R. I. (interim report) ; Westerly, R. I. (interim report) ; Anna Maria and Longboat Keys, Fla.; Jupiter Island, Fla.; Palm Beach, Fla.; State of North Carolina; Santa Barbara, Calif. During the year the Board also completed 3 reports on preliminary examinations with a view to shore protection, 1 report on shore pro- tection of Federal property, 4 reports on the effect on adjacent shore lines of proposed navigation improvement, and 12 reports on the beach erosion aspects of preliminary examination, survey, and review reports. A list of all outstanding cooperative beach erosion studies is given in part I, volume 2. In addition to the foregoing studies,, the Board has made miscel- laneous special studies in connection with subjects pending before the Board and in response to specific requests by Army and Navy agencies. General investigations of beach erosion and shore protection were continued in accordance with the authorization contained in Public, No. 166, Seventy-ninth Congress. A test of photogrammetric methods of mapping beaches was completed. At the end of the year, general investigations were in progress covering the following subjects: Deterioration of steel sheet piling in shore structures, equilibrium profile of beaches, wave reflections, model scale effects, design of settling velocity tube for analyzing sand samples, observed wave char- acteristics, and water transparency method of depth determination. Publication of a quarterly bulletin was initiated during the year for the purpose of disseminating timely information regarding the Board's research activities, cooperative beach erosion studies, and other items of interest to agencies concerned with the problem of beach erosion. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE NEW ENGLAND DIVISION This division until October 1, 1946, included the Boston, Mass., and the Providence, R. I., districts which, in accordance with General Order No. 20 of the Office, Chief of Engineers, dated September 5, 1946, were discontinued. The New England division then became an operating division with both district and division functions and comprises all of New England except western Vermont and small portions of Massa- chusetts and Connecticut along their western boundaries, and includes small portions of southeastern New York, all embraced in the drainage basins tributary to Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean east of the New York-Connecticut State line. It also includes Fishers Island, N.Y. Div.ision engineer of the New England division, Boston, Mass.: Brig. Gen. Douglas L. Weart, United States Army, to October 31, 1946; Col. Thomas F. Kern, Corps of Engineers, acting division engineer from November 1, 1946, to November 11, 1946; Brig. Gen. Raymond G. Moses, United States Army, from November 12, 1946. The Boston, Mass., district comprised all of Maine, the eastern two- thirds of New Hampshire, and northeastern and eastern Massachusetts embraced in the drainage basins tributary to the Atlantic Ocean north 'of Nauset Harbor, inclusive, on the east coast of Cape Cod, and tribu- tary to the head of Buzzards Bay, Mass., north of Butlers Point at the southern extremity of Sippican Neck and Scraggy Neck. It also included the Cape Cod Canal. District engineer: Col. Clifton T. Hunt, Corps of Engineers, to September 30, 1946. The Providence, R. I., district comprised western New Hampshire, eastern Vermont, western and southeastern Massachusetts, all of Rhode Island, all of Connecticut except a small portion along its western boundary, and small portions of southeastern New York, all embraced in the drainage basins tributary to Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean east of the New York-Connecticut State line and south of Nauset Harbor on the east coast of Cape Cod, exclusive of the watershed tributary to the head of Buzzards Bay. Mass., north of Butlers Point and Scraggy Neck. It also included Fishers Island, N. Y. District engineer: Col. Thomas F. Kern, Corps of Engineers, to September 30, 1946. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Penobscot River, Maine.- 27 5. Portland Harbor, Maine 33 2. East Boothbay Harbor, 6. Saco River, Maine--------- - 36 Maine_________________ 29 7. Josias River, Maine --- 38 3. Boothbav Harbor, Maine___ 30 8. Newburvport Harbor, Mass_ 39 4. Kennebec River, Maine--... 31 9. --------- Essex River, Mass 41 25 26 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Navigation-Continued Flood control-Continued Page I Page 10. Mystic River, Mass_ ..... 43 47. Bennington Reservoir, 11. Boston Harbor, Mass 46 Merrimack River Basin, 12. Weymouth Fore River, Mass_ 50 N. H_ 116, 13. Town River, Mass___ 52 48. Beards Brook Reservoir, 14. Wellfleet Harbor, Mass - - - 54 Merrimack River Basin, 15. Cape Cod Canal, Mass- -- 55 N. H 118, 16. Pollock Rip Shoals, Nan- 49. Blackwater Reservoir, tucket Sound, Mass _---- 59 Merrimack River Basin, 17. Harbor of Refuge at Nan- N. H 119 tucket, Mass_____ 61 50. Nashua, Merrimack River 18. Cross Rip Shoals, Nan- Basin, N. H___ 121 tucket Sound, Mass -.. 62 51. North Andover and Law- 19. Menemsha Creek, Marthas rence, Merrimack River Vineyard, Mass 63 Basin, Mass_ 124 20. Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass_ 64, 52. Blackstone River Basin, 21. Fall River Harbor, Mass _- 66 Mass., and R. I_ 125 22. Providence River and Har- 53. West Hill Reservoir, Black- bor, R. I__ 67 stone River Basin, Mass_ 127 23. Pawtucket (Seekonk) River, 54. Worcester Diversion, Black- R. I---------------- 69 stone River Basin, Mass _ 128 21. Harbor of Refuge at Point 55. Pawtuxet River Basin, R. I_ 129 Judith, R. I___________ 71 56. Clyde, Pawtuxet River 25. Harbor of Refuge at Block Basin, R. I_______ 130 Island, R. I_____________ 72 57. Pontiac Diversion, Pawtuxet 26. Pawcatuck River, R. I. and River Basin, R. I ...... 131 Conn--__ 75 58. Thames River Basin, Conn., 27. New London Harbor, Conn_ 77 R. I., and Mass_ 133 28. Thames liver, Conn_ ... 78 59. Buffurnville Reservoir, 29. Connecticut River below Thames River Basin, Hartford, Conn ___-- 80 Mass __ _ __ _ _ 135 30. Duck Island Harbor, Conn__ 83 60. East Brimfield Reservoir, 31. Clinton Harbor, Conn __. 84 Thames River Basin, 32. New Haven Harbor, Conn__ 86 Mass_ ___ __ _ __ _ 136 33. Breakwaters at New Haven, 61. Westville Reservoir, Thames Conn ___ 89 River Basin, Mass ..... 138 34. Milford Harbor, Conn .. _ . 90 62. South Coventry Reservoir, 35. Housatonic River, Conn --- 92 Thames River Basin, 36. Bridgeport Harbor, Conn___ 94 Conn_----------------- 139 37. Southport Harbor, Conn ... 97 63. Mansfield Hollow Reservoir, 38. Westport Harbor and Thames River Basin, Saugatuck River, Conn___ 99 Conn_---------------- 141 39. Stamford Harbor, Conn ._ 100 64. Norwich Channel Improve- 40. Examinations, surveys and ment, Thames River Basin, contingencies: (general)___ 103 Conn_---------------- 142 41. Other navigation projects 65. Connecticut River Bas, for which no estimates are Vt., N. H., Mass., and submitted___ 104 Conn_________ 144 42. Plant allotment 106 66. Union Village Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Flood control Vt_------------------ 147 67. West Canaan Reservoir, 43. Merrimack River Basin, Connecticut River Basin, N. H., and Mass ____ 109 N. H--_------------ -- 149 44. Franklin Falls Reservoir, 68. North Hartland Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, Connecticut River Basin, N. H- 111 Vt-_-__ 150 45. Mountain Brook Reservoir, 69. Claremont Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, Connecticut River Basin, N . H -. - --_ ___---- 113 N. H_ ------------- 152 46. West Peterbofough Reservoir, 70. North Springfield Reservoir, Merrimack River Basiq, Connecticut River Basin, N . H -_ ,------ ...-.-.- 115 Vt_------------------ 153 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 27 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 71. West River Reservoirs, 81. Springdale, Connecticut Connecticut River Basin, River Basin, Mass --.. 174 Vt_-------------------- 154 82. Chicopee, Connecticut River 72. Surry Mountain Reservoir, Basin, Mass_____________ 175 Connecticut River Basin, 83. Riverdale, Connecticut N. H- 158 River Basin, Mass -- 177 73. Honey Hill Reservoir, 84. West Springfield, Connecti- Connecticut River Basin, cut River Basin, Mass___ 178 N. H..--------- 16() 85. Springfield, Connecticut 74. Birch Hill Reservoir, SRiver Basin, Mass___ 179 Connecticut River Basin, Mass_ ___ 161 86. Hartford, Connecticut River 75. Tully Reservoir, Connecti- Basin, Conn _ 181 cut River Basin, Mass___ 164 87. East Hartford, Connecticut 76. Barre Falls Reservoir, River Basin, Conn ..... 185 Connecticut River Basin, 88. Winsted, Connecticut River Mass _ _ _ _ __ _ 165 Basin, Conn__ 186 77. West Brookfield Reservoir, 89. Thomaston Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Housatonic River Basin, M ass -- - - - - - - - 167 Conn__ 187 78. Knightville Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, 90. Preliminary examinations, Mass_ 168 surveys, and contingencies 79. Northampton, Connecticut for flood control- - 189 River Basin, Mass ..... 170 91. Other flood-control projects 80. Holyoke, Connecticut River for which no estimates are Basin, Mass__ 172 submitted _ _ 190 1. PENOBSBCOT 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. For further details of previous projects, see page 1732 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 48 of Annual Report for 1938. 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 at Bangor to 14 feet and widening it along the Bangor front, giving an additional width of from 100 to 300 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 exteme 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. 28 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 5, 1884 Widening the channel at Bangor and Crosbys Nar- S. Ex. Doc. 44, 48th Cong., 1st sess., rows. and Annual Report 1884, p. 475. Aug. 11, 1888 Dredging between Winterport and Bucksport ....... H. Ex. Doc. 133, 50th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1888, p. 425. July 13, 1892 Widening the channel at Bangor ----------------- H. Ex. Doc. 37, 52d Cong., 1lst sess., and Annual Report 1892, p. 533. Mar. 3, 1899 Dredging Kenduskeag stream -------------------- H. Ex. Doc. 49, 55th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1897, p. 811. Mar. 2,1907 Further widening of the harbor at Bangor--------........--. h. Doc. 739, 59th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains the latest published map. Other maps are in 11. Doc. 652, 71st Cong.. 3d sess.) Terminal facilities.-The river front of Bangor has 12 wharves, most of which are of the timber-crib stone-ballasted type. Extensive improvements and alterations are in progress at all the oil terminals to handle increased receipts of petroleum products. Eleven of the wharves have physical connection with a railroad. On the east side of the river at Brewer, opposite Bangor, there is one water terminal, a :coal-handling plant having mechanical appliances and three petro- leum products storage plants. The remainder of the terminals on the east side of the river are in poor condition. At South Brewer there is a large pulp and paper plant which has water connections, oil-pumping and storage facilities. There are a number of private wharves open to the public at moderate charges. At Bucksport on the north side of the river there are three important terminals, one a coal-handling plant and two used by a large paper manufacturing plant which has terminal facilities for the receipt and storage of oil products and pulpwood. The terminal facilities are considered ade- quate for existing needs. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, of shoal areas in Lawrence Cove and at Frankfurt Flats was made in September 1946, at a cost of $3,210.49 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $3,210.49, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $3,210.49. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1913. In 1938 the channel from Bucksport to Winterport and for a distance of about 4 miles at and below Bangor was sub- stantially of project dimensions, except for a shoal area in Bangor Harbor, on the Brewer side, having a maximum width of 200 feet and a least depth of 4.6 feet at mean low water. Dredging to remove subsequent shoaling in the channel opposite Lawrence Cove was com- pleted in June 1941, at which time the controlling depth at that point was 20 feet at mean low water for a width of 250 feet. The controlling depth in September 1946 was 14 feet at mean low water at Lawrence Cove and 20 feet at mean low water at Frankfurt Flats. The total costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $188,559.17, of which $133,220.53 was for new work and $55,338.64 was for main- tenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 29 Proposed operations.-Funds in the amount of $50,000 allotted during August 1947 will be applied to maintenance, dredging of obstructive shoals in vicinity of Lawrence Cove by United States hopper dredge during September 1947. The sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 to complete restoration of project depths in the existing project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ___ ______$501, 020. 53 ,Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__________________-------- 55, 338. 64 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 556, 359. 17 Net total expenditures______________________ _____-------556, 359. 17 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_-- ----- 556, 359. 17 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-- - --- - -I .... . ..... Cost of maintenance -- __ ..-- --------- - -- I..----------- ------------..- $3, 210. 49 Total expended_ ..... .... I__________ _ _I_-_-__ _-__-_ _3,-210.49 Allotted .........---- ..-------- ----..----------- ----------------------------------- 3, 210.49 Amount allotted during fiscal year__---- $3, 210. 49 Gross amount expended_______________________________----- 3, 210. 49 Amount allotted in August 1947___________________________ 50, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948----------- ____ 50, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1 30, 1949 for maintenance ________________ ________ _____ 40, 000. 00 i Exclusive of available funds. 2. EAST BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE Location. -This harbor is an indentation in the west bank of the Damariscotta River, near its mouth. It is about 3 miles by land eastwardly from Boothbay Harbor, and about 9 miles by water. The mouth of the Damariscotta is about 9 miles east of the mouth of the Kennebec. (See U. :S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 313.) Existing project.-This provides for a depth of 8 feet along the wharves. The project depth refers to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 9.1 feet and the spring range is 10.4 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1910, was $6,500. The latest (1910) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910 (H. Does. 944, 60th Cong., 1st sess., and 684, 61st =Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in House Document 684. Local cooperation.-No local cooperation has been required. Terminal facilities.-The harbor has a developed waterfront of about 1,000 feet on which are located three boat yards and a pile and timber wharf. This wharf, which is privately owned, is open to the public at no charge. The terminal facilities are adequate for existinr traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 3 30 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 An allotment in the amount of $1,425.19 was received to reimburse the plant allotment account for costs on maintenance survey completed in November 1945. The total costs during the fiscal year were $1,425.19, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,425.19. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1911 at a cost of $6,500 for new work, since which time no dredging has been done. The controlling depth along the wharves in 1945 was 3 feet at mean low water. The total costs under the existing project have been $7,925.19, of which $6,500 was for new work, and $1,425.19 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $7,925.19. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _,- $6, 500. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_-------------------------- 1, 425. 19 Total cost of permanent work to Jine 30, 1947__-------------- 7, 925. 19 Net total expenditures -------------------------------------- 7, 925. 19 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_--------- _------ 7, 925. 19 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------------------- Cost of m aintenance-- - . .------- -- -- . - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - ------ - -- $1, 425. 19 Total expended...------------------------....... -------- 1,425.. 1 Allotted- - _..--___ -. .- - -- -- - --..- -1,425.19 Amount allotted during fiscal year_---------------------------- $1, 425. 19 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------- 1, 425. 19' 3. BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE Location.--This harbor is about 14.5 miles southeast of Bath, Maine, by water. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 230.) Existing project.-This provides for a depth of 12 feet along the wharves and at the upper end. The project depth refers to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 8.8 feet and the spring range is 10.1 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1911, was $18,000. Maintenance costs were estimated (1911) as negligible. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. (See H. Doc. 82, 62d Cong., 1st session., which con- tains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-No local cooperation has been required. Terminal facilities.-There are 13 wharves located at Boothbay Harbor, all of which are privately owned. One is open to the public free of charge. One handles oil products and general cargo. One has a substantial fish-canning factory. The rest are used for small RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 31 fishing and pleasure craft. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-A condition survey of the existing project was made by hired labor during July 1946 at a cost of $858.07 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $858.07, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $858.07. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1913 at a cost of $18,000 for new work, since which time no dredging has been done. The controlling depth at mean low water in 1946 was about 10 feet. The total costs under the existing project have been $18,858.07, of which $18,000 was for new work and $858.07 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $18,858.07. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $18, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 --------------------------- 858. 07 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---___ 18, 858. 07 Net total expenditures_ --------------------------------- 18, 858. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------.------ - 18, 858. 07 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---------- Cost of maintenance.--- --------------------------------- ---------- ---------------- ------------- ----------- -------------- $858.07 Total expended .. ------------- ------------ ------------- ------------------- _ 858.07 Allotted-----------------...-.... ------------ ......... .. .........------- 858.07 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------- -------------------- $858. 07 Gross amount expended---------------------- --------------- 858. 07 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 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 au- thorized 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. For further details of previous projects see page 1735 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 52 of Annual Report for 1938. EZmisting project.-This provides for a channel 27 feet deep and not less than 500 feet wide, extending from the mouth to a point about 4,6 mile above the bridge at Bath; thence to Gardiner a channel not leSs 32 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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 100feet 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 44 miles in length. The work includes dredging, rock exca- vation, 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 1941, was $1,184,500, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1941) 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 June 13.1902 Channel between Augusta and Gardiner, Maine__ .. H. Doc. 262, 56th Cong., 1st sess.' Mar. 2,1907 Channel below Gardiner, Maine .. _ _ _______ _ H. Doc. 321, 59th Cong., 2d sess.' Mar. 4,1913 Channel west of Swan Island._ _ _-------------------- H. Doc. 746, 62d Cong., 2d sess.x Oct. 17,1940 27-foot channel from mouth to Bath--------------- S. Doc. 55, 77th Cong., 1st sess.' I Contains the latest published maps. Recommended modification of project.-In House Document 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.-Wharves suitable for landing or loading are located at Bath, Woolwich, Richmond, Randolph, Gardiner, Hallo- well, and Augusta. Of the 24 wharves located at Bath, 5 are publicly owned and 19 privately owned, about one-third of which are in poor repair and are little used. Rail connections are available at 19 of the wharves at Bath. Depths alongside range from 12 to 25 feet. At the other points named above there are 16 wharves in usable condition. All but one are equipped with mechanism for handling passengers and freight. Those open to the public on equal terms are two at Hallowell and one each at Randolph and Augusta. None is publicly owned. Ex- tensive alterations and new construction are contemplated at Augusta to handle coal receipts. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year. A condition survey, by hired labor, of various shoal areas in the 27-foot channel from the mouth to the city of Bath was made during the period from Septem- ber 1946 through November 1946 at a cost of $3,197.82 for maintenance. An allotment in the amount of $9,104.62 was received to reimburse the plant allotment account for costs on maintenance survey made during the fiscal year 1946. The total costs during the fiscal year were $12,302.44, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $12,302.44. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 33 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted December 19, 1943, with the exception of project dredging from the Bath Iron Works Corp. to its upper limit 0.6 mile above the Bath bridge, for which there appears to be no immediate need. The con- trolling depths at mean low water in the Kennebec River from the mouth to Bath are 19.3 feet at a point approximately 1,500 feet up- stream of Jack Rock Beacon (1946), 18.7 feet at a point approximately 850 feet upstream of Doubling Point Light (1945), 22.7 feet at a point approximately 3,150 feet downstream from the bridge at Bath (1946); thence 13 feet to the Gardiner-Randolph Bridge (1939); thence 8 feet to the head of navigation at Augusta (1939). The costs under the existing project have been $1,235,237.97, of which amount $1,090,529.30 was for new work and $144,708.67 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $1,235,237.97. Proposed operations.-Funds in the amount of $40,000 allotted during August 1947, will be applied to maintenance, dredging shoals in 27-foot channel by United States:hopper dredge. The sum of $45,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance dredging in the 27-foot channel. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-_ $1, 599, 940. 33 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 144, 708. 67 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------1, 744, 649. 00 Net total expenditures__ ___----------- ------ ---- _ 1, 744, 649. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_----------------- 1, 744, 649. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_________________ $382, 634. 19 $49, 302. 40 Cost of maintenance___ __ _____ 4, 024.47 42. 21 - $12, 302.44 Total cost-- _ -- -- 386, 658. 66 49, 344. 61 12, 302. 44 Total expended--______-_-- __ 256, 648. 02 228, 081. 27 _ ________ 12, 302. 44 Allotted----- ---- ------------ -------------- 5, 453. 26 12, 302. 44 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------------------------- $12, 302. 44 Gross amount expended________- ______ __-__ -______ 12, 302. 44 Amount allotted in August 1947_________________ ________40, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 _ 40, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for existing project 1--------------------------------------------- 94, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for maintenance 1-_ -- __-------_ _-- 45, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 5. PORTLAND HARBOR, MAINE Location.--This harbor is on the southwestern coast of Maine, about 100 miles northeast of Boston, Mass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 325.) 34 REPORT OF CHIEF OF. ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Previous projects.-Adopted by joint resolution of June 5, 1868, and River and Harbor Act of June 10, 1872. For further details see page 1736 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 40 of Annual Report for 1936. Existing project.-This provides for an anchorage area 35 feet deep at mean low water, approximately 170 acres in area, northwest of House Island; an anchorage area off the eastern end of the city, with a minimum depth of 30 feet; dredging a 35-foot channel from the westerly side of the Maine State pier in the lower part of the main harbor through its channel of approach to the sea; dredging to 35 feet the present 30-foot channel from the Maine State pier to Portland Bridge for its full width, thence to Vaughan Bridge for a width of 400 feet, thence to the Boston & Maine Railroad bridge for a width of 300 feet; dredging a 35-foot turning basin easterly of Vaughan Bridge; and construction of stone breakwater about 900 feet long from Spring Point to Spring Point Light; for a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide from the anchorage to the Grand Trunk Bridge at the mouth of Back Cove; for rock excavation to give a depth of 14 feet between the Grand Trunk and Tukeys Bridges, and a channel 12 feet deep and 300 feet wide thence to the head of Back Cove; for the removal of two obstructing ledges in the main ship channel to a depth of 40 feet; for a stone breakwater about 2,000 feet long on the southerly side of the mouth of the inner harbor;.and the maintenance of Soldier Ledge Channel in Hussey Sound, Casco Bay, at a depth of 40 feet. The project depths refer to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 8.9 feet, extreme 10.2 feet, though variations as great as 16 feet have been observed under storm conditions. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947 is $4,560,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1945) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 4,1836 Breakwater on southerly side of mouth of inner harbor_ H. Doc. 491, 23d Cong., 1st sess. June 23, 1866 Extension of breakwater. June 3,1896 Dredging to 30 feet over greater part of inner harbor - S. Doc. 271, 54th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 3,1905 Extension of 30-foot depth up Fore River to Boston & (Sundry civil) Maine R. R. bridge and in channel of approach to Back Cove. July 25,1912 30-foot anchorage; 14 feet at entrance to Back Cove; H. Doc. 489, 62d Cong., 2d sess. restoration of 12-foot depth in Back Cove and 30- foot depth in the approach as well as in lower part of harbor. Aug. 8, 1917 35-foot depth in lower part of main harbor and the H. Doc. 71, 65th Cong., 1st sess. channel of approach, and removal of 2 obstructing ledges in main channel. Mar. 2,1945 35-foot anchorage, approximately 170 acres in area H. Doc. 560, 76th Cong., 3d sess.x northwest of House Island. Do-....... Maintenance of Soldier Ledge Channel in Hussey Report of Chief of Engineers, dated Sound, at depth of 40 feet. Oct. 26, 1942. July 24,1946 Deepening 30-foot channel to 35 feet; 35-foot turn- H. Doc. 510, 79th Cong., 2d sess.x ing basin easterly of Vaughan Bridge; breakwater at Spring Point. 1Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 35 Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-The harbor has a water front of about 81/2 miles, rather more than one-half of which has been developed. There are about 57 wharves and 2 shipyards in Portland Harbor. The large modern pier owned by the State is on the Portland side. Seventeen of the wharves and both of the shipyards are on the South Portland side. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities at the Ports of Northern New England, 1941. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Under a contract for dredging to a depth of 30 feet at mean low water in Fore River above Vaughan Bridge work was commenced October 19, 1946, and completed October 28, 1946. There were removed 24,415 cubic yards, scow measurement, of material, at a cost of $28,643.05 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $28,643.05, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $28,644.23. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 43 percent completed, the remaining portion consisting of the removal to a depth of 40 feet at mean low water of a ledge located about 0.5 mile southeast of Portland Head Light at the entrance to Portland Harbor, dredging the 35-foot anchorage area northwest of House Island; deepening the 30-foot channel to 35 feet, dredging a 35-foot turning basin easterly of Vaughan Bridge, and constructing a break- water at Spring Point. The controlling depths at mean low water in the various improved channels of Portland Harbor at the dates they were last surveyed were: 32.6 feet in the lower part of the main harbor (1944) ; 28.4 feet in the upper part of the main harbor (1944) ; 28 feet in Fore River (1944) ; 27.3 feet in the anchorage, thence 17.9 feet to Grand Trunk Bridge, thence 13.3 feet to Tukeys Bridge, and 8.5 feet to the head of Back Cove (1945). The total costs under the existing project have been $2,404,070.03, of which $1,827,710.29 was for new work and $576,359.74 was for main- tenance. The expenditures have been $2,404,070.03. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $6,543.40, together with an allotment of $5,000 made during August 1947, will be applied as follows: New work: Advance planning in connection with the improvement of the 30-foot channel_ ----------------------------------- $5, 000. 00 Maintenance: Sweeping and sounding maintenance survey, by hired labor, of isolated shoal areas in the 30-foot anchorage and the 30- and 35-foot channels to Portland bridge (April and May 1948)- 6, 543. 40 The amount of $1,600,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work in deepening the 30-foot channel in the inner harbor and Fore River to 35 feet, dredging a 35-foot turn- ing basin easterly of Vaughan Bridge, and constructing a breakwater at Spring Point. The amount of $50,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance dredging in the 30-foot anchorage and the 12-foot channel in Back Cove. 36 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_________________________ $2, 520,. 145. 54 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------- 576, 359. 74 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------_ 3, 096, 505. 28 Net total expenditures _ _______--__________ -- __________ 3, 096, 505. 28 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_________________________ 6, 543. 40! Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 3, 103, 048. 68 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__- - --- - $149, 537. 67 $7,480.46 Cost of maintenance -------------- . .. 2, 245. 83 1,399. 26 $22,137. 15 $6, 765. 70 $28, 643.05 Total cost _ .---------------- 151, 783. 50 8,879.72 22,137. 15 6, 765. 70 28, 643. 05 Total expended-____ __- __ 136, 888. 48 84, 238. 07 22, 167. 99 6, 788. 73 28, 644. 23 Allotted_........................ 150, 000. 00 113, 500. 00 -58, 000. 00 -45, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_________________________ $80, 187. 63 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 45, 000. 0( Net amount to be accounted for------------------__ 35, 187. 63, Gross amount expended___________________ _______ 28, 644. 23 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_----------_ 6, 543. 4( Amount allotted in August 1947_________________________ 5, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948. __ 11, 543. 40 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ______________________ ________ _ 2, 727, 300. 001 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1_______________________________________ 1, 600, 000. 00 For maintenance 1-___-_______- - __- .---- 50, 000. 0(; Total1-------------------------------------------, 650, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 6. 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 distance 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 dredging; a small quantity of rock excavation, several small riprap jetties within RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 37 ithe 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 1947, is $554,200 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 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 river...- S. Ex. Doc. 44, 48th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report, 1884, p. 482. June 25, 1910 Channel improvements and jetty extension on the H. Doc. 752, 61st Cong., 2d sess.' south side of the mouth of the river. Mar. 3,1925 Present project channel dimensions and extension of H. Doc. 477, 68th Cong., 2d sess. north bieakwater about 1,600 feet. Aug. 30,1935 Extension of north breakwater to Sharps ledge ....... Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 11, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' 1Contains the latest published map. 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 filled construction, at Saco and Biddeford, none of which has a railroad connection. While the wharves are generally in good condition, none is currently used for business purposes. Depths range from 6 to 8 feet at mean low tide. There has been no traffic reported since 1940. The facilities appear to be adequate for prospective traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, of the Saco River bar was initiated July 8, 1946, and com- pleted July 10, 1946, at a cost of $709.53 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $709.53, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $709.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 95 percent complete. The work remaining to be done consists of the removal of a small quantity of ledge at Twin Island, for which there is no immediate necessity. In 1938 the controlling depth in the 8-foot channel in the river was 8 feet at mean low water, except at the ledge area at Twin Island, where the controlling depth was about 7.5 feet. The controlling depths in 1946 were 8 feet at mean low water over the bar and 5 feet in the buoyed channel to the south of the bar. The total costs under the existing project have been $663,735.34, of which $531,715.89 was for new work, and $132,019.45 was for mainte- nance. The expenditures have been $663,735.34. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. 38 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ ----------- ----- $531, 715. 89 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 132, 019. 45 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-----------1 663, 735. 34 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 663, 735. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_------------ _ - 1 663, 735. 34 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_-_- ..------------ ---.- ----- Cost of m aintenance- . . .... ... -... . ..._ _ . ... ------------- .. .. ..... __. .. ..- $709. 53 Total expended ....... ....----------------------- ..------------------- -------- ---------- 709. 53 Allotted-......-- .......----------------- -$25, 000. 00 -$12, 710. 51 709. 53 Amount allotted during fiscal year---------------------------- $709. 53 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------- 709. 53 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2------------------ 22, 500. 00 1 In addition, $20,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 7. JOSIAS RIVER, MAINE Location.-This is a small river running through Flat Pond to Perkins Cove, which is the harbor for Ogunquit, a village on the coast of Maine 30 miles southwest of Portland. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1205.) Emisting project.-This provides for a channel 5 feet deep and 40 feet wide in the Josias River from that depth in Perkins Cove to and including an anchorage basin of the same depth and about 3.2 acres in area in Flat Pond. The project depths refer to mean low water. The mean range of tide is 8.7 feet and the spring range is 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947, is $32,500, ex- clusive of $35,000 expended by local interests for work on the project. The latest (1945) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $1,500. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 227, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest, pub- lished. map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent main- tenance as required; hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement; make alterations to the existing footbridge across Josias River as may be required by the Secretary of War; provide suitable landing facilities open to all on equal terms; and contribute one-half of the initial cost of the improve- ment, but not to exceed $32,000. Since the preparation of the project document, the residents of Ogunquit have spent $35,000 toward the accomplishment of the project and the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, states "except that RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 39 the useful work done on the project by local interests shall be accepted toward the fulfillment of the requirements of local cooperation." Terminal facilities.-There are no wharves on this waterway. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.--None. The amount of $2,496.58 was expended for costs of a condition suvey made during the fiscal year 1946. The total costs during the fiscal year were $2,496.58, all of which was for new work. The expenditures were $2,496.58. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No dredging has been done on the existing project by the United States. The dredging has been largely completed by local interests at a cost of $35,000. Dredging of 24,000 cubic yards of mud, sand, and gravel remains to be done. The con- trolling depths at mean low water in the approach channel from Per- kins Cove to the Flat Pond Anchorage basin are 2.7 feet (1946), and in the Flat Pond Anchorage basin 3.1 feet (1946) for an area approximately 350 feet long by 250 feet wide. The costs under the existing project have been $2,496.58, all of which was for new work. The expenditures have been $2,496.58. Proposed operations.-The amount of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 to complete the anchorage basin in Flat Pond and the approach channel from Perkins Cove. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_--------------------------- $2, 496. 58 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--- -----.--------- ...... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------------- 2, 496. 58 Net total expenditures-- ------------------------------------ 2, 496. 58 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----_--------------- 2, 496. 58 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work...------------.------------ ----------------------------------------- $2,496.58 Cost of maintenance....------------ ---------- ---------------------------------- ------------ -- Total expended...------------------------------------------------------------------------.... 2,496.58 Allotted------------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------- 2, 496.58 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ ------------------- ___-_ $2, 496. 58 Gross amount expended_ --- -- --- - - ------------- - -- 2, 496. 58 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_-__--__---_---___ -- __-----_--_ 30, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 8. 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.) 40 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Existing project.--This provides for two rubblestone jetties, each 15 feet wide on top at elevation 12 feet above mean low water, with slopes of i1on 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 timber 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 Newburyport to enter the river at mean low water; and a continuous channel from the sea to the wharves at Newburyport, 15 feet deep and 400 feet wide through the bar; thence 12 feet deep and 200 feet wide to and including a widened turning basin in front of the wharves, subject to certain con- ditions of local cooperation; pending compliance with these conditions, the improvement to be in accordance with a plan to provide a channel 12 feet deep and 400 feet wide through the bar; thence 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide to and including a widened turning basin in front of the wharves. The mean range of tide is 7.9 feet at the bar and 7.8 feet at Newburyport. The extreme range is about 9.1 feet at the bar and 8.8 feet at Newburyport. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $552,000. The latest (1945) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 Construction of rubblestone jetties. June 25, 1910 ------------- Dredging the bar at entrance to harbor__ Annual Report, 1910, p. 59. Mar. 2, 1945 Dredging channel from sea to wharves and a widened H. Doe. 703, 76th Core., 3d sess. turning basin. Contains latest publishes map. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States suitable spoil-disposal areas, properly bulkheaded, for new work and for subsequent maintenance, when and as required; hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement; and contribute one-third of the first cost, but not to exceed $34,000. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of 16 wharves extending along a frontage of about 3,500 feet of the south bank of the Merrimack River below the highway bridge, and 1 small pier on the north side of the river. The terminal facilities are considered adequate for existing com- merce. For full description see Port and Terminal Facilities of the Ports of Northern New England, 1941. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, of the Newburyport bar was initiated July 1, 1946, and completed July 3, 1946, at a cost of $1,051.32 for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 41 The total costs during the fiscal year were $1,051.32, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,051.32. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 86 percent complete, the remaining portion consisting of dredging the channel from the sea to the wharves at Newburyport and a widened turning basin, the depths to be determined by the compliance of local interests with the conditions of local cooperation. 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 1905. These jetties are in good con- dition and completion of the south jetty is not now considered neces- sary. Plum Island Basin was closed in 1883 by the construction of a timber dike. North Rock was removed in 1901. The latest survey (1946) over the bar at the mouth of the river showed a channel with a controlling depth of 10 feet at mean low water for a width of 300 feet. The bar consists of shifting sand, and conditions change rapidly and frequently. The costs and expenditures have been $755,330.57, of which $463,- 843.62 was for new work and $291,486.95 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is con- templated during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 $463, 843. 62 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--------------------- ___ 291, 486. 95 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ -- ___ 755, 330. 57 Net total expenditures --------------------------------------- 755, 330. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ -- ___ 755, 330. 57 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost ofnew work -..... . .. ... - - - - ------ ------ - ----- . . ---.. ---- --------- Cost of maintenance- .... ----. . . -..... ...-. -. .-.- $1, 051. 32 Total expended- . --------------- _ . . ... -.. . .... ...... --- - .. . - - - - -__________ - 1,051.32 Allotted .. ... _ _ _$-7, 981. 91 - -- -- .- 1, 051. 32 Amount allotted during fiscal year ----------------------------- $1, 051. 32 Gross amount expended -------------------------------------- 1, 051. 32 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1--- --- --- --- - ___ ------ 88, 200. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 9. ESSEX RIVER, MASS. Location.-The river rises in Essex County, Mass., and flows for about 6 miles in a northeasterly direction and empties into Ipswich Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 243 and 1206.) Existing project.-The original project, which is also the existing project, provided for a channel 4 feet deep and 60 feet wide to the then head of navigation at the railroad bridge. It was later modified 42 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 by limiting the improvement to the channel below the highway bridge. The project depths refer to mean low water. The mean tidal range is 8.8 feet and the spring range is 10 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1912, is $21,759.21. The existing project was adopted July 13, 1892 (Survey report dated May 15, 1891), and was modified March 23, 1899. The latest published map is in the Annual Report of the Chief of Engineers for the year 1891. Local cooperation.--The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907, appropriated $5,000 for the restoration of the channel, provided the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or other agency, place $5,000 at the disposal of the Secretary of War to be spent under his direction on the project. This condition was complied with. Terminalfacilities.-There are no terminal facilities on Essex River. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, was made of the existing project during the period from July through October 1946 at a cost of $5,256.84 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $5,256.84, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $5,843.15. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1901 at a cost of $21,759.21. Since that time the sum of $18,497.63 (including $5,000 contributed by the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts) has been spent for maintaining the project. The total costs under the existing project have been $40,256.84, of which $21,759.21 was for new work, and $18,497.63 (including $5,000 contributed funds) was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $40,843.15. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, amounting to $39,743.16 will be applied to maintenance: dredging by contract to restore project depths during the period July to September 1947. No work is contemplated during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------- $21, 759. 21 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ 13, 497. 63 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--_- ------ 35, 256. 84 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 -------------------------- 586. 31 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947----------------------- 35, 843. 15 Net total expenditures--------------------- ---------- 35, 843. 15 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947---------------------------- 39, 156. 85 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- - 75, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work...........---------------------...........-------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ Cost of maintenance ._------- ------------- --i-------------- ------------ -------------- $5, 256. 84 Total expended__----- ------------------------------------------- ------------- 5,843. 15 Allotted..........-----------..............-------------------------------------- -------------- 45,000.00 1 Exclusive of $5,000 expended from contributed funds for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 43 Amount allotted during fiscal year-------------- -------------- $45, 000. 00 Gross amount expended------------------------------------- 5, 843. 15 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 39, 156. 85 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts - - - - - - - - ---- - 63. 27 Balance available June 30, 1947_---------------------- 39, 093. 58 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------------------ 586. 31 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------- 39, 679. 89 10. MYSTIC RIVER, MASS. Location.-The Mystic River rises in Mystic Lakes, Mass., flows in a southeasterly direction, and empties into Boston Harbor near the Boston Naval Shipyard. 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 curtailed by the River and Harbor Act of June 25, 1910. For further details see page 1743 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 59 of Annual Report for 1938. There has been no previous project for the upper Mystic. Eri tirng project.-This provides for a channel 30 feet deep down- stream from the mouth of Island End River, through the Chelsea (north) bridge to the 35-foot channel of Boston Harbor, 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 lead- ing to Mystic wharf ; a channel 30 feet deep and 500 feet wide upstream from the mouth of Island End River to the city playground at Charles- town; 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 draw- span, thence increasing to aproximately 340 feet to form a turning basin above the bridge; a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide fronm the Boston & Maine Railroad (western division) bridge to about 2,500 feet above Wellington bridge, about 1 mile, and thence 4 feet deep, gradually narrowing from 100 feet to 50 feet at the upper end for about 2 miles to the head of commercial navigation at Cradock bridge in Medford. The project depths refer to mean low water. 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, was $768,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1938) approved estimate of cost for anual maintenance is $7,500. 44 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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. 672. June 25,1910 Improvement of channel downstream from mouth H. Doc. 1086, 60th Cong., 2d sess. of Island End River to the 35-foot channel of Boston Harbor. Aug. 30,19351 Improvement of channel upstream from mouth Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc of Island End River to city playground at 33, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Charlestown. 2 June 20, 1938 Improvement of channel upstream from city play- H. Doc. 542, 75th Cong., 3d sess. ground at Charlestown to a point 800 feet above the Malden bridge. 1 Also Emergency Relief Act of 1935. 2 Contains latest published map; a map showing the entire river is published in H. Doc. 2108, 64th Cong., 2d sess. 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 bulkheads 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 whlarves, 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 in- terests. 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 Somerville about 1,850 feet, and on the north bank in Medford about 1,235 of available dockage, of which 450 feet on the south bank and 435 feet on the north bank are customarily in use. A large automobile as- sembly 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. For further details see "The Port of Boston, Mass.-Port Series No. 3.-Revised 1946." Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. An allotment in the amount of $1,705.88 was received to reimburse, the plant allotment account for costs on maintenance survey of the channel above Wellington bridge made in April and May 1946. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 45 The total costs during the fiscal year were $1,705.88, all of which were for maintenance. The expenditures were $1,705.88. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1940, with the completion of the 20-foot channel in the vicinity of Malden bridge. The 30-foot channel extending from the 35-foot channel in Boston Haroor to the mouth of Island End River was completed in 1914, and the extension of this channel upstream to the city playground at Charlestown was completed in 1938. A channel in the upper Mystic with project depths of 6 and 4 feet was completed in 1906. The controlling depths at mean low water in Mystic River at the time the various sections were last surveyed were: 29.6 feet for full project width, or 29.6 feet for half of project width, from the upstream end of Chelsea north bridge to a point abreast of center of mouth of Island End River (1946); thence 26 feet for full project width, or 27.1 feet for half of project width, from a point abreast of center of mouth of Island End River to a point abreast of downstream end of Colonial Beacon Oil Co. wharf (1946) ; thence 27 feet for full project width, or 27 feet for three-quarters of project width, to the upper limit of the 30-foot channel (1946); thence 20 feet to a point 800 feet above the Malden bridge (1946); thence 6 feet in the 6-foot project channel and 3 feet in the 4-foot project channel (1946), the width of the latter section having been contracted by caving of the banks. The total costs under the existing project from regular funds have been $343,091.57, of which $293,341.72 was for new work and $49,749.85 was for maintenance; the total expenditures have been $343,091.57. The total costs and expenditures under Emergency Relief appropria- tion funds have been $476,783.40, all for new work. The total costs under all funds have been $819,874.97, of which $770,125.12 was for new work and $49,749.85 was for maintenance. The total expendi- tures have been $819,874.97. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ---------------------------- $895, 848. 32 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------- 60, 031. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 955, 880. 09 Net total expenditures--- ------------------- --- 955, 880. 09 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 1111111111_ __ 955, 880. 09 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_-------- .. --- ------------------ --------- ------------- -------- Cost of maintenance ---- ----- $156.09 $29, 511.34 ------. ------. - _-_------ - $1,705. 88 Total expended ---------------- 63.46 29,603.97 ----- _ 1, 705. 88 Allotted......------------------------------------ 15,000.00 -$5,608.84 ----- 1,705.88 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-4 46 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Amount allotted during fiscal year__---------- --------- $3, 000. 00 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------____ 1,294. 12 Net amount to be accounted for--_. -- --------- _ 1, 705. 88 Gross amount expended----------------------------------- 1, 705. 88 11. BOSTON HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor includes all the expanse of tidewat r lying within a line from Point Allerton to Point Shirley and extending from that line westward to the mainland. This comprises an area of about 47 square miles, exclusive of the islands. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 246 and 248.) 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. For further details see page 1743 of Annual Report for 1915, page 81 of Annual Report for 1917, and page 63 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for the following: (a) A channel 40 feet deep in general, 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. (b) Deepening the main ship channel from President Roads past the United States Navy drydock No. 3 at South Boston to Common- wealth Pier No. 1, East Boston, to 40 feet for a width of 600 feet with suitable widening at the bend in the channel. (c) Deepening the main ship channel to 40 feet for a varying width of 600 to 900 feet, from Commonwealth Pier No. 1 to a point 550 feet northerly of the site of Mystic Piers Nos. 46 and 47, Charlestown. (d) An anchorage area 2,000 feet wide, 5,500 feet long, and 40 feet deep, on the north side of President Roads. (e) Extension of President Roads anchorage 700 feet to the north and 500 feet to the west at a depth of 40 feet, and dredging an area to 35 feet lying west of the anchorage. (f) 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. (g) 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 Charles- town 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. (h) 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. (i) A channel 27 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide from Nantasket Roads to President Roads, 3 miles. (j) 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. (k) A channel in Chelsea River 30 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide, from the mouth of the river, at the head of the 35-foot channel in Boston Harbor, to a point opposite the Hartol Oil Co. terminal. RIVERS AND HARBORS--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 47 (1) Improvement of Reserved Channel east of L Street Bridge by a channel 30 feet deep and 300 feet wide. (m) 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 Federal Street) Bridge. (n) Sea walls of coursed stone and riprap protecting 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 1947, exclusive of amount expended on previous projects and of sea walls for which no estimate was given, is $18,221,500. The latest (1946) approved esti- mate for annual cost of maintenance is $119,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1825 Preservation of islands by sea walls. Aug. 5,1886 H. Ex. Doc. 206, 48th Cong., 2d sess. Fort Point Channel------------------....................... 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. 766. President Roads. Mar. 3,1899 For 30-foot channel from sea to the President H. Doc. 133, 55th Cong., 2d sess. Roads through Broad Sound by less direct Annual Report, 1898, p. 886. route than the 35- and 40-foot channels. June 13,1902 For 35-foot channel from the sea to Boston Naval H. Doc. 119, 56th Cong., 2d sess. Shipyard. 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 rocks) in Broad Sound B. Doc. 931, 63d Cong., 2d sess.' Channel. Aug. 30, 1935 2 Present project dimensions of channel from Presi- H. Doc. 244, 72d Cong., Ist sess.1 dent Roads to Commonwealth pier No. 1, East Boston and anchorage area north side of Presi- dent Roads. Do--....... Present project dimensions of that part of ap- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc proach channel to U. S. Navy drydock No. 3, 29, 74th Cong., 1st sess.l at South Boston between Main Ship Channel and United States harbor line. Aug. 26,1937 Chelsea River Channel, 30 feet deep- . Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. .---------- 24, 75th Cong., 1st sess.1 1 Oct. 17,1940 Reserved Channel 30 feet deep ._ _---------------- H. Doc. 225, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Sept. 7,1944 Abandons seaplane channel authorized in River Public Law 420, 78th Congress. and Harbor Act approved Oct. 17, 1940 (H. Doc. 362, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). Mar. 2,1945 Extension of 40-foot channel-- ---------------- Report of Chief of Engineers, dated Apr. 28,1943.1 July 24,1946 Extension of President Roads Anchorage ...--.. Report of Chief of Engineers dated July 1, 1946.1 I Contains 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). Authorized in part by Public Works Administration, Sept. 6,1933. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that the dredging of the proposed channel extension shall not be undertaken until the Secretary of War is afforded satisfactory assurance that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will, by the time the Federal improvement is completed, provide a depth of 40 feet at mean low water in the berths at the new pier which will be served by the proposed channel extension. To acquire the necessary property 48 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 and to extend and modernize piers Nos. 46 and 47, the State legislature has, by act approved October 31, 1941 (ch. 714), authorized the issu- ance and sale of bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,700,000. This work is being held in abeyance until such time as labor and new material are available. All prior requirements have been fully com- plied 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 are about 4 miles of water- front, fully developed with wharves of various types devoted to commercial purposes; and on the Charlestown shore is located the Boston Naval Shipyard, with a frontage of about five-eighth of a mile. The Boston Airport has been established easterly of the wharf development on the East Boston front. There are numerous public and private wharves, piers, ferry slips, and drydocks. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For further details see Port Series No. 3-Port of Boston, Mass., 1946. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-New work: Investi- gations and preliminary studies were continued. Reimbursement was received from the metropolitan district com- mission for its share of cost of dredging in the vicinity of the sewer siphon in Chelsea River in 1946. The total costs during the year were $68.26, all of which was for new work. The expenditures were minus $5,489.19. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is about 85 percent complete, the remaining portion consisting of dredging the 40-foot main ship channel from its present point of terminus at Com- monwealth Pier No. 1, East Boston, for a varying width of 600 to 900 feet, to a point 550 feet northerly of the site of Mystic Piers Nos. 46 and 47, Charlestown, and the extension of President Roads anchorage 700 feet to the north and 500 feet to the west at a depth of 40 feet, and dredging an area to 35 feet lying west of the anchorage. Seawalls of a total length of about 3.75 miles have been built and maintained on Great Brewster, Lovells, Gallops, Long, Rainsford, Deer, and Georges Islands, and on Point Allerton. The Nixes Mate or Nubble Channel was completed in 1892; the 30-foot channel in1905; the 27-foot channel in 1907; Fort Point Channel in 1909; the 35-foot channel in 1915; the Broad Sound 40-foot channel in 1930; the 40-foot anchorage in 1937; the 30-foot Chelsea River channel in 1940, except for the small area immediately below the Chelsea Street Bridge which was com- pleted in 1946; the 40-foot inner harbor channel in 1941; and the 30-foot Reserved Channel in 1941. The controlling depths at mean low water in the various improved channels of Boston Harbor at the dates they were last surveyed were: Nixes Mate Channel, 15 feet (1932) ; 35-foot channel, 35 feet (1934); 40-foot anchorage, 39 feet (1937); Broad Sound 40-foot channel, 40 feet (1939); 30-foot channel, 30 feet (1939); inner harbor 40-foot channel, 36.5 feet (1945); Reserved Channel, 30 feet (1941); Fort Point Channel, 19 feet (1941) ; and Chelsea River Channel from the bridge to a point abreast of the Hartol Oil Co., 30 feet (1946), thence S feet to the bend just below the head of navigation (1936). RIVERS AND HARBORS--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 49 The costs and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1947, have been as follows: New work Maintenance Total Expenditures Regular funds_........-..._ _--____.... $13, 673, 369. 53 $1, 470, 907. 47 $15, 144, 277.00 $15, 144, 277. 00 Public Works funds___---- - -__- _-__ 1, 030, 806. 26 - 1, 030, 806. 26 1,030, 806. 26 Emergency Relief funds___ ___ _-_ 935, 303. 03 935, 303.03 935, 303. 03 Total....------------ _ _ 15, 639, 478. 82 -...... 1,470, 907. 47 17, 110, 386. 29 17, 110, 386. 29 Proposed operations.-Thefunds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $16,358.59, together with funds in the amount of $48,000 allotted during August 1947, will be applied as follows: New work: Funds in the amount of $12,905.31 will be reported for revocation. Maintenance: Sweeping and sounding maintenance survey, by hired labor, of isolated shoal areas in Boston Harbor__ _ __ _ _--- ____-- $3, 453. 28 Maintenance dredging of Fort Point Channel, by contract ... - 48, 000. 00 The sum of $75,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 in maintenance dredging. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ __ $17, 104, 601. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-_ _----- - 1, 488, 786. 73 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 18, 593, 388. 51 Net total expenditures--------------------------------- 18, 593, 388. 51 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 16,358. 59 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 18, 609, 747. 10 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ___________ - -3, 281. 71 $7, 526. 43 $68. 26 Cost-of maintenance - - -- 17, 838, 65 $3, 673. 50 $22, 907. 67 1, 187. 55 Total cost ______________ 14, 556. 94 3,673.50 22, 907. 67 8, 713. 98 68. 26 Total expended 3, 523. 27 5, 969. 55 22, 989.99 14,317. 15 -5, 489.19 Allotted _ ______ _ ... 48.5.0- 48, 500. 00 - - 25, 000. 00 -14, 229. 81 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $25, 099. 21 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------- 14, 229. 81 Net amount to be accounted for_---__-----------. 10, 869. 40 Gross amount expended_--------------------- $294. 98 Less reimbursed expenditures ---------------- 5, 784. 17 5, 489. 19 16, 358. 59 Amount allotted in August 1947--. ____-------- ----------- 48, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-.... 64, 358. 59 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - -- - - -- - -- - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- of existing project 1 _ 2, 582, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: for main~ nance ' _ _--- ..-.-....--..--- 75. 000. 00 'Exclusive of available fruds. 50 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 12. 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. For further details see page 1745 of Annual Report for 1915, page 64 of Annual Report for 1932, and page 67 of Annual Report for 1938. Ewisting project.-This provides for (a) a channel 27 feet deep with a general width of 300 feet from a point in Hingham Bay be- tween Nut and Peddocks Islands to the Weymouth Fore River bridge at Quincy Point, about 3.0 miles; (b) a channel in Nantasket Gut 27 feet deep and 400 feet wide, extending from deep water in Nantasket Roads to Hingham Bay, a distance of about 2,000 feet; thence through Hingham Bay 27 feet deep and 300 feet wide for a distance of about 1.4 miles to deep water in Weymouth Fore River west of Sheep Is- land; and (c) extension of the 27-foot channel so as to include the present 27-foot State-improved channel through and above the Wey- mouth Fore River bridge and to provide in this section a combined channel and maneuvering basin of the same depth, with a length of about 2,500 feet and widths varying from 470 to 900 feet. The plane of reference is mean low water. The mean range of tide is 9.5 feet. The extreme range is 13.6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947 is $780,500, ex- clusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1945) 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 Aug. 30,1935 27-foot channel from Hingham Bay (between Nut and H. Doc. 207, 72d Cong., 1st seas. Peddocks Islands) to Weymouth Fore River bridge. Oct. 17,1940 27-foot channel through Nantasket Gut and Hingham H. Doc. 568, 76th Cong., 3d sess., Bay to deep water in Weymouth Fore River west of Sheep Island. Mar. 2,1945 27-foot channel through and above Weymouth Fore H. Doc. 291, 77th Cong., 1st sess.i River bridge, and maneuvering basin. 1 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-At the head of the Federal improvement at Weymouth Fore River bridge there is, on the westerly side below the bridge, one wharf of masonry and concrete with pile platform ex- tension having aggregate dockage of 600 feet and depth in the berth of 30 feet at mean low water. On the easterly side there is a wharf about 600 feet in length, in front of which the owners have dredged to 28 feet at mean low water. A large electric power plant is located at this point. Above Weymouth Fore River bridge and served by the Common- wealth 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 51 plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., with depths up to 38 feet, used for the building and equipping of large naval and commercial vessels. These facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For further details see Port Series No. 3-Port of Boston, Mass., 1946. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Mainte- nance dredging, by contract, of the 27-foot channel from Hingham Bay to Weymouth Fore River bridge was commenced January 6, 1947, and completed January 30, 1947. There were removed 13,832 cubic yards, scow measure, of material at a cost of $27,192.37 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $27,192.37, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $27,190.72. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 60 percent completed, the remaining portion consisting of dredging the 27-foot channel through Nantasket Gut and Hingham Bay to deep water in Weymouth Fore River west of Sheep Island, author- ized by the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940, and the ex- tension of the 27-foot channel so as to include the present 27-foot State-improved channel through and above Weymouth Fore River bridge, and to provide in this section a combined channel and maneu- vering basin of the same depth, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945. The controlling depth in 1947 from Hingham Bay to Weymouth Fore River bridge was 23.7 feet at mean low water. The costs under the existing project have been $401,584.22, of which $355,227.34 was for new work and $46,356.88 was for maintenance. The expenditures have been $401,584.22. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,391.15, and'$45,000 allotted during August 1947, a total of $47,391.15, will be applied to maintenance. Dredging by United States hopper dredge to restore project depths in Weymouth Fore River, September 21 to October 11, 1947. The sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 on maintenance dredging. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 -... -- _______ 1 $991, 127. 34 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ 51, 606. 88 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- --- _---- 1 1, 042, 734. 22 Net total expendituis --------------------------------- 1, 042, 734. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------- 2, 391. 15 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------, _ I1, 045, 125. 37 Fiscal year ending June 30-- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost ofnew work---------- -- --.-- ---- - -------- , --- Cost of maintenance- ............ ---- -.---..-----------.. --. $192. 59 $10, 223 89 27, 192. 37 Total expended---------------.. ---------------- --------- - - ----- 10, 418, 13 27. 190. 72 Allotted.......----- ..------------------ ---------- -719. 14 40,000.00 I In addition, $100,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 52 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------ ------ $29, 581. 87 - Gross amount expended_____ _____________---__--- - ____- 27, 190. 72 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_______ _________2, 391. 15 Amount allotted in August, 1947 ___-------------- ____--__ 45, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ____.. 47, 391. 15 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2_______________________________________ 425, 250. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For maintenance 2__ _______________ 40, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 13. 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. For further details see page 65 of Annual Report for 1907, and page 69 of Annual Report for 1938. 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 distance 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, was $456,400, including $136,920 contributed by local interests but exclusive of amounts expended under the previous project. The latest (1936) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $6,000. The existing project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 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. With the excep- tion of furnishing certain easements, all conditions of local coopera- tion have been complied with. Terminal facilities.-On the south bank of Town River are located eight wharves, three of which are used for boat building and repair RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 53 work, three used for receipt of petroleum products, one for receiving and storing lumber, and one for receiving scrap materials. On the north bank of the river is located a yacht building and repair yard. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For full description see The Port of Boston, Mass.-Port Series 3-Revised 1946. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-A condition survey, by hired labor, from deep water in Weymouth Fore River to a point opposite the upstream end of the Quincy Oil Co. terminal was com- menced in January and completed in April 1947 at a cost of $10,808.95 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $10,808.95, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $10,461.91. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1940. The controlling depth in 1947 from deep water in Weymouth Fore River to a point opposite the upstream end of the Quincy Oil Co. was about 22 feet and from above the Quincy Oil Co. to a point just below the Quincy Electric Light & Power Plant it was 14.5 feet and in the turning basin it was 17.6 feet. The total costs under the existing project have been $383,351.47, of which amount $372,542.52 was for new work including $111,762.76 con- tributed funds, and $10,808.95 was for maintenance. The expendi- tures have been $382,854.43 including $111,762.76 contributed funds. Proposed operations.-The funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year amounting to $65,650 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_____________---__________________ $497. 04 Maintenance: Complete by Oct. 31, 1947, widening 2 bends in 24-foot channel, by contract__________-- -- ___ _ ------------ 65, 152. 96 No work is contemplated during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 1 $285, 779. 76 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__------------ _____ ___ 23, 386. 36 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------1 1 309, 166. 12 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- - 497. 04 Net total expenditures_________________________ _ 1 308, 669. 08 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947___________________________ 65, 650. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- __ 1 374, 319. 08 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost ofnew work ..---------- ---- - - - --- --- -- - - ---- I............. Cost ofmaintenance ...- - - ---- - ...--- I - - --.-- ---.......................... i _ $10,808.95 Total expended . ...---------- I---I-- .- ------- -- ----- .. -_- 10, 461.91 Allotted ..----------- ------ $566.75 ------------------------------------- 75,961. 91 1 In addition, $111,762.76 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 54 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_______----------- -- $150. 00 Amount allotted during fiscal year_-__------____------75, 961. 91 Amount to be accounted for --------------------------- 76, 111. 91 Gross amount expended - 10, 461. 91 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------__ 65, 650. 00 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------------------- 497. 04 Balance available June 30, 1947-------------------__ 65, 152. 96 14. WELLFLEET HARBOR, MASS. Location.-This harbor is situated on Cape Cod Bay, near the south- ern end of the hook of Cape Cod, 12 miles southeast of Provincetown Harbor and 25 miles northeast of the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 581 and 1208.) Previous project.-Adopted by acts of June 10, 1872, and August 11, 1888. For further details see page 638 of Annual Report for 1895. Existing project.-Provides for a channel 10 feet deep and 125 feet wide from "Deep Hole" to the town landing, and an anchorage basin of the same depth 800 feet by 500 feet. The project depths refer to mean low water. The mean range of tide is 10 feet and the spring range is 11.6 feet. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946 is $95,100, ex- clusive of $32,000 to be contributed by local interests, and exclusive of amount expended on previous project. The latest (1945) approved testimate for annual cost of maintenance is $2,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 557, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that local interests furnish, without cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas, including necessary bulkheads, release the United States from all claims for damages attributable to the work of improvement, give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct and maintain a suitable public wharf with adequate depths alongside, and contribute one-third of the initial cost, but not to exceed $32,000. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts dredged a channel and an- chorage basin 6 feet deep in 1916, at a cost of $17,363.48. Terminal facilities.-There are seven wharves on the harbor, only one of which is open to the public. The existing public landing fa- cilities are considered inadequate for the activities of the harbor. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The channel was dredged to a depth of 4 feet in 1889. The only work done since that time is the dredging of the 6-foot channel in 1916 by the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts. No costs have been incurred under the existing project. The work remaining to be done is the dredging of the 10-foot chan- nel and anchorage. Conditions are as shown on the map published in the project document. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 55 Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is con- templated during the fiscal year 1948. The sum of $95,100 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 to dredge a channel 125 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water, and an anchorage basin 800 feet long, 500 feet wide, and 10 feet deep. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__-------------------------- $11, 350. 37 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------ ---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_- 11, 350. 37 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- _ 11, 350. 37 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947__ - - 11, 350. 37 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project.-------------- --------------------------- 95, 100. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work ----------------------------------- 95, 100. 00 15. 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 vessels, 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 500 feet 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; and dredging a chan- nel 150 feet wide and 15 feet deep at mean low water, extending from deep water in the vicinity of Wickets Island to the town wharf at the village of Onset; for enlargement of the 15-foot turning basin at the town wharf; and for an anchorage basin of about 16 acres, contiguous to the proposed channel and turning basin, having a depth of 8 feet at mean low water. The land cut is 7.7 miles long, and with approach channels, the total length of the canal is 171/2 miles. The mean range of tide in Cape Cod Bay is 9.4 feet and in Buz- zards Bay 4 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 1946, is $31,509,800, exclusive of $11,500,000, purchase price of the canal and properties which were taken over by the United States on March 31, 1928. The 56 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 latest (1945) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $621,500 including $219,000 for operation and care. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Jan. 21, 1927 (sec. 2)_ - _ Purchase of canal from the Boston, H. Doc. 139, 67th Cong., 2d Cape Cod & New York Canal Co., sess. in accordance with contract dated July 29, 1921, executed by that com- pany. Included in Public Works Ad- Construction of 3 bridges and widen- H. Doc. 795, 71st Cong., 3d ministration program, Sept. 6, ing canal to 205 feet. sess. 1933. June 26, 1934 (Permanent Ap- Operation and care of works of im- propriations Repeal Act). provement provided for with funds from War Department appropria- tions for rivers and harbors. Included in Public Works Ad- Construction of a mooring basin ..... H. Doc. 795, 71st Cong., 3d ministration program, Apr. 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. 1 15, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945_ _ .15-foot channel and turning basin in H. Doe. 1 i31, 77th Cong., 1st Onset Bay. sess. 1Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, provides that local interests contribute one-half of the first cost, but not to;exceed $48,000, and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages attributable to the work. Terminal facilities.-There are four terminals on the canal. Three are privately owned, one being used for the receipt and freezing of fish and two for the receipt and storage of oil. The fourth terminal is the State pier, owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and located on the north bank of the canal at Bourne Neck. The terminals are considered adequate for the purposes for which they are used. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance:The U. S. seagoing hopper dredge Atlantic was engaged in maintenance dredging to remove shoal areas within the channel limits of the canal during the period May 5 to June 7, 1947. During the fiscal year there were re- moved 182,679 cubic yards, bin measurement, of material at a cost of $62,011.12 for maintenance. Under a contract to deposit gravel on eroded side slopes of the canal at various locations on the north and south banks, in progress at the beginning of the fiscal year, work was completed August 23, 1946. During the fiscal year there were placed 41,413 cubic yards of material at a cost of $46,367.46 for maintenance. Under a contract for cleaning and painting the Bourne and Saga- more Highway Bridges, work was commenced June 9, 1947, and was still in progress at the end of the fiscal year. Costs during the fiscal year were $2,663.25, all of which was for maintenance. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 57 Costs in connection with land acquisition amounted to $494.40 during the fiscal year. Drilling and blasting of submerged boulders was carried on at inter- vals during the fiscal year, 25 cubic yards having been drilled and blasted at a cost of $398.26 for maintenance. Maintenance surveys of the dikes and condition surveys of the channel and mooring basins were carried on during the year at a cost of $13,844.51 for maintenance. Operating and care of canal: The canal was open to navigation and the railroad bridge was operated throughout the year. The costs during the fiscal year for operating and care were $325,375.69 for maintenance. The total costs during the fiscal year were $451,154.69, all of which was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $469,714.38. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is substantially complete except for dredging the 15-foot channel from deep water in the vicinity of Wickets Island to the town wharf at Onset and en- largement of the turning basin at the town wharf, and an 8-foot anchorage basin contiguous thereto, authorized by the River and Har- bor Act of March 2, 1945. The canal is crossed by two high-level highway bridges and a vertical lift railroad bridge. The canal in the land cut from the easterly entrance to station 430 has a least bottom width of 480 feet, except opposite the State Pier where the width is 450 feet. From station 430 to Wings Neck (Hog Island Channel) the width is 500 feet and beyond Wings Neck (Cleveland Ledge Chan- nel) 700 feet. On June 30, 1947, the controlling depths at mean low water for this project were: Canal in the land cut, 31.5 feet; mooring basin, north side, easterly end, 20.4 feet; Hog Island Channel, 30.6 feet; Cleveland Ledge Channel, 32 feet; mooring basin, south side, westerly end, depths varying from 21.3 feet to 32 feet. At the time it was last surveyed (1943) the controlling depth in the Onset Channel was 16.2 feet. The total costs from regular funds have been $27,780,865.50, of which $20,437,653.42 (including the purchase price of $11,500,000) was for new work and $7,343,212.08 was for maintenance, including $2,- 839,378.87 for operating and care of the canal. The total expenditures have been $27,760,190.49. The total costs and expenditures from Public Works funds have been $6,138,157.30 for new work. The total costs and expenditures from Emergency Relief appropri- ation funds have been $4,849,739.57 for new work. The total costs, all funds, have been $40,427,117.08, of which $31,- 425,550.29 (including the purchase price of $11,500,000) was for new work and $9,001,566.79 was for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $40,406,442.07. This included the sum of $1,658,354.71 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 per- manent indefinite appropriation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, amounting tq $59,600.31, to- 58 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 gether with the amount of $387,700 allotted during August 1947 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_____ __ _____________ $21, 088. 07 Maintenance: Completion of contract for painting the Bourne and Sagamore Highway Bridges____________ ______________________ 50, 120. 75 Dredging by United States hopper dredge, 2 months- ____ 95, 000. 00 Channel work---------------------------------- __ 40, 000. 00 Removal of miscellaneous boulders, by hired labor (July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948)____________________________ 2, 955. 50 Operations and care of canal: Operation of canal, bridges, etc_____________________ 187, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repair_---------_ _-____ 51, 135. 99, 447, 300. 31 The funds that can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, $450,000, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Dredging by United States seagoing hopper dredge, 2 months -------------------------------------- $95, 000 Channel work___________________________________ 25, 000 Removal of miscellaneous boulders, by hired labor (July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948)________________________ 5, 000 Total maintenance -------------------------------- $125, 000' Operation and care of canal: Operation of canal, bridges, etc----------------$200, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repair_ - --- 125, 000 Total operation and care_ ----------------------- _ 325, 000+ Grand total...-_____- -_____ -_____________ __- 450, 0001 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________________ $31, 425, 550. 29j Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_______________________ 9, 001, 566. 79, Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------- _ 40, 427, 117. 08 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 __________ -_____ 413. 06 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_ 40, 427, 530. 14 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 21, 088. 07 Net total expenditures_ -------------------- _ 40, 406, 442. 07 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------_ 59, 187. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-----------40, 465, 629. 32' Fiscal year ending June 30 1943 1944 1915 1946 1947 Cost of new work....-------------- -$11,489.06 .--- -------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance ............. 599, 016. 20 $445, 628. 83 $558, 310. 68 $496, 213. 79 $451, 154. 69, Total cost-..--..------------- 587, 52714 445, 628.83 558, 810.68 496, 213. 79 451,154.69" Total expended--................... 477, 812. 26 441, 945. 79 545, 933.81 481,176.73 469, 714.38 Allotted-............ . 632, 000. 00 169, 460. 28 825,854.86 590 000. 00 35, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 59 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_________----------------- $493, 901. 63 Amount allotted during fiscal year_----------------------_ 35, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_____________--------- 528, 901. 63 Gross amount expended _________________-- $470, 356. 49 Less reimbursed expenditures------------------_ 642. 11 469, 714. 38 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 59, 187. 25 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-- ------ $21, 088. 07 30, 734. 74 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts. 51, 822. 81 Balance available June 30, 1947______________------- 7, 364. 44 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 _ 413. 06 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947--------- 7, 777. 50 Amount allotted in August 1947__---------------------------- 387, 700. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948--___ 395, 477. 5G Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_____________ ____---_------ - 84, 250. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949; for maintenance 1 __________--------- 450, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 16. 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 33 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 depth of 30 feet at mean low water and a width of 1 mile. The mean tidal ranges are 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 pof spring tides at these two 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 suit- able dimensions was $1,100,000 for new work. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $30,000. 60 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25,1912 Experimental dredging through the shoals to deter- H. Doc. 536, 62d Cong., 2d sess. mine if a channel could be secured and maintained 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 hopper dredge. Doc. 3, 64th Cong., 1st sess. The latest published map is in the Annual Report for 1915, page 2056. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs and expenditures for a condition survey by hired labor amounted to $2,020, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was coinm- pleted in 1925. The depths previously secured over the northern tongue of the Stone Horse Shoal have been maintained. A cut 2,000 feet wide has been dredged through Bearse and Pollock Rip Shoals. The controlling depth at mean low water was 30 feet for a width of about 1,750 feet, and about 12 feet along the north edge of the 2,000- foot channel (July 1946). The channel depths are adequate for exist- ing commerce. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $1,083,504.41 for new work and $730,738.46 for maintenance, a total of $1,814,242.87. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The sum of $90,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for maintenance operations with a United States hopper dredge, about 7 weeks, May to June 1949, with necessary surveys. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947--------_ ------------- $1, 083, 504. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ 730, 738. 46 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 814, 242. 87 Net total expenditures_ --- ----------------------- _ 1, 814, 242. 87 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------_ -- 1, 814, 242. 87 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work . . .. ........... ,Cost of maintenance _ -$1, 100. 68 -- $3, 781 9-8 -$63, 823. --65 $2, 020 Total expended.......... ..------------------- 4, 882.66 63, 823.65 -- 2,020 Allotted ... _.-------------------- -- 22,000.00 24,143.41 .----------... 2, 020 Amount allotted during fiscal year- ---- _ -- ------ -- $2, 020. 00 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ 2, 020. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1------------ 90, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 61 17. HARBOR OF REFUGE AT NANTUCKET, MASS. Location.-Nantucket Harbor (Harbor of Refuge at Nantucket) is on the north shore of Nantucket Island about 26 miles southeast from Hyannis Harbor, Mass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 343.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1829. For further details see page 1747, Annual Report for 1915. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 15 feet deep at mean low water, without prescribed width, through the bar at the entrance, and for converging jetties, of riprap, 6,987 feet and 5,755 feet long, on the east and west sides, respectively, of the entrance; an anchor- age area of about 50 acres on the east side of the harbor opposite the wharves, about 2,800 feet long, 300 to 1,100 feet wide, and 15 feet deep at mean low water; and a fairway of the same depth extending southward through the harbor along the west side of the anchorage to a point about 2,700 feet south of Brant Point. The mean and spring tidal ranges at the entrance are 3.1 and 3.7 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost, revised in 1946, is $606,200 for new work, ex- clusive of $31,500 to be contributed by local interests, and exclusive of amounts expended under previous project, and $11,500 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 14, 1880 West jetty _________________________________ H. Doe. 18, 46th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1880, p. 423. Aug. 5, 1886 East jetty and dredging when necessary- .__.- . Annual Report for 1885, p. 579. Mar. 2, 1945 Anchorage and fair-way inside harbor .....---------- H. Doc. 115, 77th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- tains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the anchorage and fairway subject to the conditions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States suitable :spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required, contribute the sum of $31,500 in cash or dredging, and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages which might result from the improvement. About $12,000 was expended by the town and State on dredging completed in 1944, and this sum may be acceptable as part of the required cooperation. It is expected that the remaining requirements will be met in 1948. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local interests have expended for dredging and boulder removal inside the harbor about $130,000. Terminal facilities.--These consist of four piers affording about 3,000 feet of berthing space. Facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 78 percent complete. The east jetty was completed in 1907 and the chan- nel in 1930. The jetties have been built to varying heights and cross sections with a view to controlling and regulating scour between them. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-5 62 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The west jetty is in need of repairs; the east jetty is in good condition. The controlling depth at mean low water in the channel was 15 feet for widths generally in excess of 200 feet with shoals to 12 feet along the western edge, as determined in May 1943 and in the 15-foot anchorage and fairway 10 to 15 feet (1940). To complete the project would require extension of the west jetty by about 800 feet and enlargement of 400 feet of the existing construction near its outer end to full section, and dredging of the anchorage and fairway inside the harbor. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $456,482.25 for new work and $272,266.84 for maintenance, a total of $728,749.09. Proposed operations.-Funds in the amount of $70,000 allotted during August 1947 will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Dredging about 50,000 cubic yards of sand from the entrance channel, by contract, in fall of 1947__________________________ $40, 000 -_____ Repairs to west jetty at entrance to harbor, by contract, placing about 4,000 tons of stone in the spring of 1948_________________________ 30, 000 70, 000 No work is contemplated during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_----------------------------- _ $502, 317. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_______________________ 272, 266. 84 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-- ___ 774, 583. 84 Net total expenditures _______________774, 583. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- ---- ___ 774, 583. 84 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work- ------ ---------- ------------ -------- Cost of maintenance ------- $612. 91 $5. 40 Total expended----...--------------- 864 98 -246. 67 - -.---------- Allotted -------------- .........-------------------- 16, 000.00 -$41, 381. 69 - Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 Amount allotted in August 1947_______________ ________________ $70, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948--------- 70, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project - 149, 700. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 18. 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.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 63 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. 182, 70th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Terminal facilities.-None. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1931. In April 1941 the controlling depth was 30 feet at mean low water except for minor shoals with a minimum depth of 26 feet along the edges. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $24,200.13 for new work and $41,354.56 for maintenance, a total of $65,554.69. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for maintenance operations with a United States hopper dredge, about% weeks, April to May 1949, with necessary surveys. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________--_________ $24, 200. 13 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_________________________ 41, 354. 56 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------__ 65, 554. 69 Net total expenditures_______ 65, 554. 69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_______________ ______ 65, 554. 69 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost ofnew w ork - - - - -...... -- - - -- - -. -- .............-- -- - --- ----- _ . .. . . .. . . . Cost ofmaintenance .. -..--------. ---... ---- 49 $617. Total expended .. ...... _ I... ..... 617. 49 Allotted __- .---_ _----------- ---- __ ---..... _ _-- ___ _ -$6, 882. 51 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for maintenance ----------------------------------- _ $30, 000. 00 19. MENEMSHA CREEK, MARTHAS VINEYARD, MASS. Location.-On the south side of Vineyard Sound about 13 miles southwest of Woods Hole, Mass. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 1210.) Eisting prect.--This provides for an entrance channel 10 feet deep and 80 feet wide between the jetties to and including an anchor- age basin 10 feet deep in the wide northern portion and 6 feet deep in the narrow southern end, and a channel 8 feet deep and 80 feet wide through Menemsha Creek to deep water in Menemsha Pond, a distarice 64 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 of about 1.1 miles from the entrance, and for maintenance of the exist- ing jetties. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges at the entrance are 2.7 and 3.4 feet respectively. The esti- mate of cost, approved in 1946, is $72,700 for new work, exclusive of $12,500 to be contributed by local interests, and $3,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. The latest published map is in the project document (H. Doc. 365, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the existing project subject to the conditions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, as and when required, all lands, easements, rights-of-way and spoil disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the im- provement, place the entrance jetties in a condition of repair satis- factory to the Secretary of War, and contribute 25 percent of the initial cost, but not to exceed $12,500. It is expected that these require- ments will be met in 1948. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and local interests have ex- pended over $202,000 for improvement and maintenance of Menemsha Creek and its entrance. Terminal facilities.-The town wharf on the basin has a bulk- headed frontage of about 600 feet. Other public.and private landings are available. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. The controlling depths at mean low water in 1939 were about 8 feet in the entrance channel, 6 feet in the basin and 2.5 feet in the natural channel to Menemsha Pond. There have been no costs or expenditures under the existing project. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947___ Net total expenditures_ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project___- ----------------------------------------- $72, 700 20. 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 the outer harbor to the westerly terminal RIVERS AND IHARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 65 in Cuttyhunk Pond, about 3,500 feet; an anchorage in the inner harbor 10 feet deep, 900 feet long, and 800 feet wide; and for maintenance of the existing jetties. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 3.4 and 4.2 feet, respectively. The estimates of cost approved in 1937 are $65,000 for new work exclusive of $11,643.37 contributed by local interests, and $3,650 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved August 26, 1937. The latest published map is in the project document (H. Doc. 81, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.--Fullycomplied with. Spoil disposal areas for maintenance will be furnished when required. Terminal facilities.-Two town wharves having total berthing space of 400 feet are open to public use. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs and expenditures for an examination of the entrance channel by hired labor amounted to $785.71, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1939. The controlling depths at mean low water in March 1947 were generally 6 feet in the entrance channel except at isolated points along the edges where the depth is 0 feet, and 10 feet in the anchorage except for minor shoals to 9 feet. The north jetty is in fair condition and the south in poor condition. The costs and expenditures from regular funds have been $27,167.86 for new work and $18,446.21 for mainte- nance, a total of $45,614.07. The costs and expenditures from con- tributed funds were $11,643.37 for new work. The total costs and expenditures, all funds, were $38,811.23 for new work and $18,446.21 for maintenance, a total of $57,257.44. Proposed operations.--Funds in the amount of $25,000 allotted during August 1947 will be applied to maintenance dredging about 16,500 cubic yards of sand from the entrance channel and anchorage in fall of 1947. No additional funds are requested for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ _ _ _ _ _--1 $27, 167. 86 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 18, 446. 21 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 145, 614. 07 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 1 45, 614. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ - _--- 145, 614. 07 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost of new work -- - - - - - . - - - -. - - - - - . -- - - - . . - - - . . . . .. . Cost of maintenance ......----------------..--- -------------------.......-------------- ....-------- $785. 71 Total expended ..-........-- -......-- 785.71 Allotted --------------...-------------------------------------------------------- 785.71 1In addition, $11,643.37 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 66 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Amount allotted during fiscal year_------------------------ $785. 71 - Gross amount expended _ _ _--__ _-_ 785. 71 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_________________------------ ---------- Amount to be allotted in August 1947__---------------- ____ 25, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ---------- ____ 25, 000. 00 21. 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.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 23, 1874, March 3, 1899, June 13, 1902, and June 25, 1910. For further details see page 1749 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 106 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 35 feet deep and 'Common 400 feet wide adjacent to the waterfront from deep water west of Fence Point through Mount Hope Bay and the harbor to the wharves above the bridges, with increased width at the bend on the approach below Slades Ferry Bridge, for a turning basin of the same depth about 1,100 feet wide and 850 feet long above the bridges between the Shell and Montaup wharves, for removal of the lower end of Hog Island Shoal to a depth of 30 feet and for the maintenance of the 25-foot anchorage, about 42 acres in area, west of the harbor channel. The length from Hog Island Shoal to the head of the project is about 10.5 miles. The mean tidal range is 4.4 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, revised in 1946, is $2,030,000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1946) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $26,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 3, 1930 30-foot channel including Hog Island Shoal. .-. .. . Doc. 158, 71st Cong., 2d sess. July 24, 1946 35-foot channel and turning basin_ - H. Doc. 628, 79th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the 35-foot channel and turning basin subject to the provision that local interests give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will furnish free of cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for con- struction of the project, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance as and when required. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Termninal facilities.-These consist of 17 wharves and piers, af- fording about 10,100 feet of docking space. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 67 Three of the piers have direct railroad connection. Two of the wharves are owned by the city. One wharf is open to public use and two are available upon agreement. The facilities are considered adequate for the commerce of the port. For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 22 percent complete. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: Hog Island Shoal, 20 feet at west edge of channel (1940); 30-foot existing channel, 29 feet except at edges, to Globe wharf (December 1945); 35-foot water front channel, 22 feet to Tiverton lower pool, thence 16 feet to Globe wharf; thence 30 feet except at edges to head of project (1944); 25-foot anchorage, 19 feet (1942). To complete the project requires removal of ledge rock at Hog Island Shoal, and dredging of the 35-foot channel and turning basin. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $452,792.14 for new work, and $266,676.56 for maintenance, a total of $719,468.70, including $2,859.87 for maintenance dredging at the Firestone wharf under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of October 17, 1940. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $782, 996. 30 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ 348, 086. 87 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------_ 1, 131, 083. 17 Net total expenditures 1, 131, 083. 17 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_------ 1, 131, 083. 17 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---------------- Cost of maintenance - - - -------- $650. 68 $590. 39 $178, 607.80 $24, 213. 53 - -- Total expended.---------------- 387. 46 252. 54 178, 945. 67 24, 213.53 Allotted_--_ -------------------- -6, 800. 00 91, 4 68 Q5. 19, 611.12 -5, 786. 47 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project--------------------------------------$1, 577, 000. 00 22. PROVIDENCE RIVER AND HARBOR, R. I. Location.-Providence River is formed at the city of Providence by the junction of the Pawtucket (Seekonk) River and two small streams which rise in northern Rhode Island. It is tidal and flows southerly in a deep channel between broad flats about 8 miles, emptying into Narragansett Bay. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 278.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852; March 2, 1867; March 3, 1873; June 18, 1878; August 2, 1882; August 5, 1886; June 3, 1896; June 13, 1902; March 3, 1905; March 2, 1907; June 25, 1910; and March 4, 1913. For further details 68 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 see page 1750, Annual Report for 1915, page 96, Annual Report for 1936, and page 111, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for an approach channel 35 feet deep at mean low water and generally 600 feet wide through the river from the deep water of Narragansett Bay opposite North Point on Popasquash Neck to the turn below Fields Point, 8.1 miles, and thence with the same depth, and of width ranging up to 1,700 feet to Fox Point, excluding a marginal strip 75 feet wide channelward of the established harbor lines, about 2.6 miles. The mean tidal range is about 4.6 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 1945 is $2,262,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $42,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937 (H. Doc. 173, 75th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. In addition to extensive dredging prior to 1900 in the channel from Fox Point to the head of navigation, the city of Providence has since spent about $216,000 in maintaining a 20-foot depth in this channel. Terminal facilities.-There are 35 wharves (in use or usable condi- tion), including 1 owned by the State and 5 by the city adjacent to the harbor area, Providence River below Crawford Street, and Paw- tucket (Seekonk) River below Red Bridge. The total available berthing space is 19,170 feet. The municipal wharf at Fields Point and the State pier are open to general public use for commercial pur- poses. One wharf is open to the public upon agreement with the owner. Thirteen of the wharves have rail connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs during the fiscal year in connection with maintenance dredging of the entrance channel below Sabin Point by the U. S. hopper dredge Atlantic, completed on June 5, 1946, were $114.72, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $5,716.21, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 93 percent complete. Under the existing project a channel 600 feet wide from the deep water of Narragansett Bay to the turn below Fields Point, thence to Fox Point, with a width ranging up to 1,700 feet, has been dredged to a general depth of 35 feet. The head of commercial navigation is at Crawford Street Bridge, about 0.8 mile above Fox Point. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: In the channels, 33 feet to Fox Point, except for minor shoals (1943 to 1946) ; in the widening below Fields Point, 5 to 35 feet (December 1942). To complete the project requires completion of the widening of the channel at the turn below Fields Point. The costs under the existing project have been $2,112,233.67 for new work and $238,707.87 for maintenance, a total of $2,350,941.54. Expenditures have been $2,349,663.21. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 69 Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended on June 30,1947, amount- ing to $1,505.34 together with an allotment of $200,000 made during August 1947 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable_------------------------------------------ $1, 278. 33 Maintenance: Dredging the channel between Sabin and Fox Points, in the spring of 1948, by contract, about 400,000 cubic yards of mud and sand_--------------------------------------- 198, 000. 00 Preliminary work in connection with maintenance operations_ 2, 227. 01 Total -------------------------------------------- 201, 505.34 No additional funds are requested for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 -------------------------- $5, 873, 645. 23 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ 888, 844. 14 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 6, 762, 489. 37 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947- ----------------------- 1, 278. 33 Net total expenditures-----------------------------6,761, 211. 04 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------_ 1, 505. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------_ 6, 762, 716. 38 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ___ $23, 696.32 $35,172. 00 Cost of maintenance_.. ______ ______ - _----- ---- - $187, 620. 57 $50, 584. 63 $114. 72 Total expended .. _ 16, 126. 74 48, 026. 00 187, 617. 57 43, 707. 81 5, 716. 21 Allotted __________________________ 11, 632. 29 -55, 107. 63 248, 245. 47 -11, 050. 13 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------- ------------- $7, 221. 55 Gross amount expended------------------------------------ 5, 716. 21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 1, 505. 34 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-----------_ $1, 278. 33 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 227. 01 - 1, 505. 34 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 Amount allotted in August 1947-------------------------- 200, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948- -_ ----- 200, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-------------------------------------- 150, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 23. PAWTUCKET (SEEKONK) RIVER R. I. Location.-This river rises in the vicinity of Worcester, Mass., and flows in a general southeasterly direction for about 52 miles, emp- tying into Providence Harbor at Providence. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 278.) 70 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1867, July 5, 1884, and March 3, 1899. For further details see page 1749 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 113 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 16 feet deep at mean low water and 150 to 230 feet wide from Red Bridge up to the ledge rock between the wharves at Pawtucket, 3.2 miles; thence with same depth 100 to 60 feet wide through the ledge to Division Street Bridge, 0.2 mile. The mean tidal range is about 4.6 feet at the mouth of the river and about 5 feet at Pawtucket, 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, revised in 1922, was $423,035, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects but including the expenditure of funds contributed by the State of Rhode Island to the amount of $67,792. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1905 The 16-foot channel from Red Bridge in Providence, H. Doc. 113, 56th Cong., Ist sess. to Division St. Bridge in Pawtucket. Mar. 3,1909 Provisional authorization to deepet the channel to Specified in act. 18 feet at mean low water and increasing the width at such places as would best serve the interests of navigation. Mar. 2, 1919 Widening the channel, except through the ledge at H. Doc. 1283, 64th Cong., 1st sess. Pawtucket, to 150 feet. (Contain latest published map.) Sept. 22, 1922 Present project width of channel through the ledge at H. Doc. 654, 66th Cong., 2d sess. Pawtucket. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-Includingthe five terminals at and near Phil- lipsdale, the facilities cover about 5,260 feet of docking space, of which 700 feet is owned by the State of Rhode Island and 4,560 feet owned and used by private owners. At the State terminal 100 feet of docking space is available for public use. The facilities are considered ade- quate for the existing commerce. Operationsand results duringfiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1927. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: 17 feet to a point about 400 feet above State pier, Pawtucket, except for minor edge shoals just below and just above State pier (1944); thence about 12 feet to the head of the project (1943). The head of navigation is at Pawtucket Falls, about 5.2 miles above the mouth of the river. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $337,788.85 for new work, and $442,832.90 for maintenance, a total of $780,621.75. In addition, the sum of $67,792 has been expended for new work from contributed funds. Proposed operations.-Funds in the amount of $150,000 allotted during August 1947 will be applied to maintenance, dredging, by con- tract, of about 200,000 cubic yards of mud from the inner channel in the spring of 1948. No work is contemplated during fiscal year 1949. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 71 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___________-_ 1 $672, 214. 17 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_____ ______ -- __ 442, 832. 90 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1 1, 115, 047. 07 Net total expenditures _ -- -- __ __________-__ ' 11, 115, 047. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------- 1 1, 115, 047. 07 ------- Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost of n ew wo rk ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. -- - - - I . ...... Cost of maintenance__ .___ _.____ $268. 91 $100, 746.12 - Total expended_________ _______ ______________ 71, 261. 50 $29, 753. 53_______ _ _______ Allotted .. _----........._ - - - -. . .. .. 6-9,000. 00 3,984. 97 Amount alloted in August 1947-_ ------------ $150, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-------------- 150, 000. 00 1 In addition, $67,792 expended from contributed funds for new work. 24. HARBOR OF REFUGE AT POINT JUDITH, R. I. Location.-Point Judith marks the southwestern entrance to Narragansett Bay. The harbor lies in the shallow bight west of the point, about 14 miles southwest of Newport Harbor, R. I., and 33 miles east of New London Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 276.) Existing project.-This provides for a main breakwater 6,970 feet long, built in part on Squid Ledge approximately in the form of the letter V, with its apex facing outward in about a south by west direc- tion, and lying from 1/2 to 114 miles from shore; for an east shore-arm breakwater 2,240 feet long, east of the main breakwater, leaving an entrance to the harbor 1,200 feet in width; for a west shore-arm break- water 3,640 long, extending toward the west arm of the main break- water, leaving an entrance to the harbor 1,500 feet in width; and for the removal of two shoals, one in the anchorage area and the other near the easterly entrance, to a depth of 18 feet at mean low water. All breakwaters are of the rubble-mound type, with the crests 8 and 10 feet above mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 3.1 and 3.9 feet, respectively. The estimates of cost are $2,537,500 for new work, revised in 1919, and $20,000 annually for maintenance, revised in 1928. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Sept. 19, 1890 The main breakwater -. - - . . ........ - __ -- H. Doc. 66, 51st Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1907 Present dimensions of eastern shore arm------------ H. Doc. 60, 58th Cong., 2d sess. June 25, 1910 The western shore arm- _-- ---------------.- H. Doc. 911, 60th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1919 Removing 2 shoals from the harbor area....----------.......... H. Doc. 2001, 64th Cong., 2d sess. (Contains latest published map.) 72 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Recommended modification of project.-On June 25, 1946, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the project to provide for a channel into Point Judith Pond 15 feet deep and 150 feet wide between the jetties and extending thence on the west side of the pond to a point 100 feet north of the State Pier at Jerusalem with a branch channel 15 feet deep and 200 feet wide to a point 100 feet north of the State Pier at Galilee; an anchorage basin just inside the entrance 10 feet deep with an area of about 5 acres; sand-arresting structures at the entrance; a channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the 15-foot west branch channel to the vicinity of Wakefield with an anchorage basin 6 feet deep and about 5 acres in area at the upper end, at an estimated first cost to the United States of $176,000, with $7,000 annually for maintenance in addition to that now required, and subject to certaili conditions of local cooperation. (See S. Doc. 15, sOth Cong., 1st sess.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1921, the breakwaters having been completed in 1914 and the dredg- ing in 1921. The controlling depths at means low water as determined in 1939 were as follows: West entrance about 19 feet, east entrance about 22 feet, behind the breakwaters 18 to 25 feet. The breakwaters are in need of repairs. The costs and expenditures have been $2,371,- 467.55 for new work and $739,633.93 for maintenance, a total of $3,111,101.48. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for maintenance of the breakwaters, by contract, placing about 30,000 tons of riprap, in the summer of 1948. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ___________________________ $2, 371, 467. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ 739, 633. 93 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 3, 111, 101. 48 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 3, 111, 101. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------------ 3, 111, 101. 48 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for maintenance_____ ___________________ 200, 000. 00 25. HARBOR OF REFUGE AT BLOCK ISLAND, R. I. Location.-Located on the east side of Block Island, near the south end of the inner curve of the shore line. It is 13 miles south-southwest from Point Judith Harbor and about 25 miles southeasterly from Stonington Harbor, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 276.) Existing project.-This provides for a rubble-mound breakwater extending northerly about 1,950 feet from the shore; a similar break- water about 1,100 feet long, extending northerly and easterly, enclos- ing, with the main breakwater, an area about 800 feet square designated as the inner harbor; masonry walls in the southeastern corner of the inner harbor enclosing an area nearly 300 feet square designated as the RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 73 basin; and for dredging to a depth of 15 feet at mean low water the outer protected area and about 67 percent of the inner harbor and of the basin. The mean tidal range is 2.9 feet, and the maximum range, due to the combined effects of wind and other causes, is 7 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, is $615,300. The latest (1928) 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 July 11. 1870 The main breakwater.........----..--.......---------------.. Annual Report 1868, p. 785, and S. Misc. Doc. 81, 40th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 5,1886 Breakwater enclosing the inner harbor.....---------- S. Doc. 27, 48th Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report, 1885, p. 610. June 3, 1896 Raising the crest of the main breakwater and H. Doc. 83, 54th Cong., 1st sess. making it sandtight. July 25,1912 Rebuilding the basin walls and present project H. Doc. 828, 60th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- dimensions of the dredged areas. tains latest published map.) Recommended modifications of project.-On June 24, 1926, the Chief of Engineers recommended that this project be modified by eliminating the dredging of the outer harbor west of the entrance channel (H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-There is one wharf with a total of 265 feet of (iocking space, 240 feet of which is owned by the town. All landing space is used to capacity and is considered adequate for existing- commerce. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preliminarycost of work by hired labor in connection with a contract for dredging in the entrance channel and basin amounted to $1,103.27 for maintenance. Maintenance dredging of the entrance channel and inner harbor, by contract, commenced on June 13, 1946, was still in progress at end of fiscal year. During the period 2,500 cubic yards of ordinary material were removed at a cost of $2,784.14. Total costs were $3,887.41, all for maintenance. The expenditures were $3,911.40, all for mainte- nance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 94 percent complete. The breakwater and harbor walls were completed in 1916. The inner harbor and basin have been dredged to project dimensions, and a channel 60 to 130 feet wide and 15 feet deep has been dredged from deep water outside the harbor up to the town wharf. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Entrance channel to head of basin, 15 feet for width of 100 feet except at entrance to the basin (August 1945); inner harbor, 15 feet except for shoal extending 100 to 200 feet from the west end and other minor shoals (August 1945); and outer protected area 6 to 14 feet (1941). The east breakwater and harbor walls are in good condition, the west breakwater is in poor condition. To complete the project requires the deepening of the outer pro- tected area adjacent to the dredged channel. The costs have been $576,856.47 for new work and $246,911.67 for maintenance, a total of $823,768.14. The expenditures were $823,792.13. 74 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposedoperations.-Fundsunexpended on June 30, 1947, amount- ing to $30,688.60 and accounts receivable amounting to $218.99, a total of $30,907.59, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------- ----------- $195.00 Maintenance: Complete by Aug. 1, 1947, the removal of about 30,000 cubic yards of sand from the entrance channel and basin, now under contract ---------------------------------------- 23, 320. 55 Balance available -------------------------------------- 7,392. 04 Total-___ ------------------ -------- 30, 907. 59 No additional funds can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, as completion of the above work will leave the channel and basin in condition to meet the needs of existing commerce. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------------------------_ ----- $576, 856. 47 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947______________________ 246, 911. 67 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 _ -------- 823, 768. 14 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_____________________ _ 218. 99 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_ _ _ _ _ ___ _ __ ______ 823, 987. 13 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------------------- 195. 00 Net total expenditures___________________-_______ 823, 792. 13 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_____________________ 30, 688. 60 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------____ 854, 480. 73 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .----------- . ------------ ----- ------ I ------------- --I--------- ---------- ------------- Cost of maintenance.......... $150.46 $26, 346.72 ....... $658.10 $3,887.41 Total expended-----------------................... 90. 33 26, 414. 61....... 658. 10 3,911. 40 Allotted------------------------......... ----- 8,997. 18 $25,000 -24, 341.90 34,600.00 Amount allotted during fiscal year$,_________________________ $34, 600. 00 Gross amount expended________________________________ 3, 911. 40 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_------_ ___ 30, 688. 60 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------111_ 1 1 $195. 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_ ___ 23, 320. 55 - 23, 515. 55 Balance available June 30, 1947_____________________ 7, 173. 05 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ___________________________ 218. 99 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 7, 392. 04 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ---- -- _____________________ 38, 400. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 75 26. PAWCATUCK RIVER, R. I. AND CONN. Location.-Formedby the junction of the Wood and Charles Rivers in southwestern Rhode Island, the river flows westerly and south- erly 18 miles and enters Little Narragansett Bay about 13 miles east of New London Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nes. 358 and 1211.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of March 3, 1871, August 14, 1876, and August 5, 1886. For further details see page 1752 of the Annual Report for 1915 and page 69 of the Annual Report for 1933. Existing project.-This provides for a channel in Little Narra- gansett Bay and in the river 10 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from Stonington to Avondale, about 4 miles; 100 feet wide from Avondale to the lower wharves at Westerly, about 3 miles; and 40 feet wide between the lower and upper wharves of Westerly, about one-half mile; for the removal of obstructions at Watch Hill, at the southeastern part of Little Narragansett Bay; for a channel 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the mouth of the river into Watch Hill Cove; for an anchorage basin in the cove 10 feet deep and about 16 acres in area; and for a riprap jetty 200 feet in length near the southwest corner of the basin. The mean tidal range is about 2.5 feet, and the maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 7 feet or more. The estimate of cost, revised in 1946, is $218,500 for new work, ex- clusive of $20,000 to be contributed by local interests, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $4,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 3, 1896 Present channel dimensions.... ._ _ H. Doe. 62, 54th Cong., 1st sess 1 Mar. 3, 1905 Removal of obstructions near Watch Hill ___Specified in act. 1 Mar. 2, 1945 Channel, anchorage and jetty at Watch Hill Cove___ H. Doe. 839, 76th Cong., 3d sess. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the channel, anchorage, and jetty at Watch Hill Cove subject to the conditions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States, suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance when and as required, and contribute in cash 40 percent of the first cost of the work, but not to exceed $20,000. It is expected that these requirements will be met in 1948. Terminal facilities.-There are five private wharves in use near the head of navigation. At Watch Hill there are three public wharves and the yacht club wharf with a total of about 500 feet of berthage. Facili- ties are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs of preliminary work in connection with proposed maintenance dredging by contract amounted to $185.10, all for maintenance. Expenditures were $185.10 for maintenance. 76 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 43 percent complete. The bay and river channels have been dredged to project dimensions; except that the channel in the bay has a general width of 100 feet, the channel in the river at Pawcatuck Rocks a width of 80 feet, and there is a slight deficiency in depth at the channel edges in the vicinity of Rhodes Folly Beacon, due to ledge rock or large boulders deeply embedded in the bottom. The most obstructive boulders in the vicinity of Watch Hill have been removed, the work being completed in 1913. The channel, anchorage, and jetty at Watch Hill Cove have not been constructed. The controlling depths at mean low water were as follows: 7.5 feet through Little Narragansett Bay, thence 9 feet to the wharves in Westerly, except edge shoals to 6 feet (April 1945); 6 feet in natural channel through Little Narragansett Bay to Watch Hill, and 3 to 7 feet in Watch Hill Cove (1938 and 1939). The head of commercial navigation is at the highway bridge at Westerly. To complete the project requires widening of the channel to 200 feet to Avondale, the removal of rock at Pawcatuck Rocks and in the vicin- ity of Rhodes Folly Beacon, and the construction of the channel, an- chorage, and jetty at Watch Hill Cove. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $85,335.10 for new work and $122,414.04 for maintenance, a total of $207,749.14. Proposedoperations.-Fundsunexpended on June 30, 1947, amount- ing to $41,139.89, will be applied to maintenance dredging, by con- tract, in the spring of 1948, about 62,000 cubic yards of mud and sand from the river channel to Westerly. The additional sum of $68,500 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for completion, by contract, of the channel, anchorage, and jetty at Watch Hill Cove. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $218, 692. 07 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_____________________ 122, 414. 04 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 -------- ____ 341, 106. 11 Net total expenditures_ -- __ ----------- __-----________-__ 341, 106. 11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_____________________ 41, 139. 89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 382, 246. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.-------- ----... -.--------------- Cost of maintenance_ ......... ___ __________._ ___________... $2, 508. 32 $166. 69 $185.10 Total expended--------....... . -. ____________ 2, 508.32 166. 69 185. 10 Allotted__ ----------- -----................ .. ._ ..------ 35, 000.00 9, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 77 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ --------- ------ $41, 324. 99 Gross amount expended_ _------------------------------ 185. 10 _ Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ----------------- _ 41, 139. 89 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------------------------------------- 133, 100. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1------------------------------- ------ 68, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 27. NEW LONDON HARBOR, CONN. Locality.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, at its eastern end and about 14 miles east ,of he mouth of the Connecticut River. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 293.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of June 14, 1880, March 3, 1881, and July 13, 1892. For further details see Annual Reports for 1915 and 1938, pages 1753 and 116, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for an entrance channel generally 600 feet wide, widened at the approach to the State pier, 33 feet deep and about 3.8 miles long from deep water in Long Island Sound to the State pier, a channel 400 feet or more in width, 23 feet deep, and about 6,000 feet long skirting the water front of the city; a maneuver- ing area 0 to 450 feet wide, 23 feet deep, west of the main channel and south of the State pier; and for dredging Shaws Cove to a depth of 15 feet. The plane of reference is mean low water, the mean tidal range being 2.5 feet. The maximum tidal range, due to the combined effects of wind and other causes, is 7 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1937, was $568,400, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $3,900. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 13, 1902 Water-front channel__....______________ __________ . H. Doc. 392, 56th Cong., 1st sess. June 25, 1910 Dredging in Shaws Cove_..----------------------- H. Doc. 329, 60th Cong., 1st sess. 1 July 27, 1916 Entrance channel____ ___________________________ H. Doc. 613, 63d Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 26,1937 Maneuvering area and present project extent of Rivers and Harbors Committee entrance channel. Doe. 82, 74th Cong., 2d sess.' 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-These comprise 44 wharves and piers in a de- veloped frontage of about 3 miles. Five piers are owned and used by the Federal Government, one owned by the city, and one by the State. Seven of the wharves are entirely or in part open to general public use and two by agreement with the owners. Three wharves have direct rail connections. The total available bertha,ge space is about 27,000 feet. Facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. (For further details see Port Series No. 18, Corps of Engineers.) 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-- 6 78 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1938. The controlling depths at mean low water were: Entrance channel to State pier, about 32 feet (1942 and 1943) ; water- front channel, 23 feet except for minor shoal to 19 feet in south reach (1943); Winthrop Cove, 22 feet (1941); and Shaws Cove, 15 feet (1941). The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $567,974.19 for new work and $219,029.37 for maintenance, a total of $787,003.56. Proposed operations.-Nofunds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The additional sum of $150,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 in maintenance dredging by United States hopper dredge of the outer portion of the entrance channel, about 3 months in the fall of 1948. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ______________________ $608, 774. 19 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__________________________ 219, 029. 37 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- 827, 803. 56 Net total expenditures ___-______________ _____________ 827, 803. 56 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_--------------_ _ 827, 803. 56 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ----- ----- -------- ----- ---- ------------ -- - Cost of maintenance_------------ $168, 628. 10--- -- .................. Total expended------------------ 144, 07. 55 $24, 924. 71 Allotted-------------------------------------- -6, 160. 24 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance________ ____________________ ---- $150, 000. 00 28. THAMES RIVER, CONN. Location.-This is a tidal estuary varying in width from about 400 feet to three-fourths of a mile, and extending from the junction of the Yantic and Shetucket Rivers at Norwich, Conn., 15 miles southerly to Long Island Sound at New London. (See United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 359.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, and March 3, 1879. For further details see page 1754 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 118 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 25 feet deep and 250 feet wide to the upper end of Bartletts crossover and thence to Norwich generally 200 feet wide, with increased width in the bends, through Long Reach, and at the head of navigation, a total distance of about 8.6 miles; for widening the channel opposite the submarine base by an average of about 350 feet with a depth of 20 feet, the construc- tion of five training walls of pile and stone or riprap, having their tops at mean high water and with an aggregate length of about 13,800 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 79 feet, located, respectively at Mohegan, Trading Cove, Long Rock, Rolling Mill and Norwich, and the removal of obstructions in the Shetucket River at Norwich. The plane of reference is mean low water, the mean tidal range being 2.6 feet at New London, and 3.1 :feet at Norwich. The maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 7 feet or more. The estimate of cost, revised in 1945, is $1,339,000 for new work exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $31,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 2, 1882 Training walls ........... -.............. _ _ _-______ Annual Report, 1882, p. 606. June 25, 1910 Removal of obstructions in the Shetucket River------ H. Doc. 397, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Channel 18 feet deep above Allyns Point_ H. Doc. 107, 69th Cong., 1st sess. July 3,1930 Present project dimensions of channel up to Allyns Rivers and Harbors Committee point. Doc. 14, 71st Cong., 2d sess.' Aug. 30,1935 Present project dimensions of channel above Allyns Rivers and Harbors Committee Point. Doc. 18, 74th Cong., 1st sess.' 1 Mar. 2,1945 Increased width opposite submarine base, 20 feet deep_ H. Doc. 367, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 1Contains latest published maps. Local cooperation.--The widening opposite the submarine base was accomplished by the United States Navy Department in 1940 at a cost of about $125,000 from special funds allotted the Navy for extension of the submarine base. Terminal facilities.--Wharves along the river and at Norwich are mainly of the bulkhead type, both with and without pile aprons. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs and expenditures for a sounding survey to determine condition of the channel amounted to $3,931.88 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was practically complete. The training walls were completed in 1906, except the upper end of the Rolling Mill dike, which is replaced by adjacent shore improvements. The training walls are in fair condition. The widen- ing opposite the submarine base was completed in 1940 by the Navy Department. To complete the project requires slight widening of the channel at the upper end of Long Reach. The head of navigation is at Norwich, about 15 miles above the mouth. The controlling depth at mean low water (not full width) was 25 feet to upper and Bartlett crossover, except for minor shoals (August 1943), thence 25 feet to Norwich except for minor shoals (1939 and 1941). The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $1,323,571.87 for new work and $490,183.46 for maintenance, a total of $1,813,755.33. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The additional sum of $150,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 in maintenance dredging, by contract, about 300,000 cubic yards of mud and sand from the river channel between the sub- marine base and Norwich in the fall of 1948. This amount exceeds 80 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 the average annual expenditure for the past 5 years, as the channel shoals gradually and no maintenance dredging has been done since 1941. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $1, 471, 919. 46 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947---- ----------------- _ 526, 779. 33 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 998, 698. 79 Net total expenditures________________________________ _ 1, 998, 698. 79 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------------ 1, 998, 698. 79 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work . -------------------------------- . .. Cost of maintenance- ____- _ -___ ___ .. ____.... -------------- $592. 31 - $3, 931.88 Total expended_---------------_ $1, 000. 00 -------.--- 592. 31 3, 931.88 Allotted___-. ---- _-----__-- 18, 859. 64 -$31, 500 592. 31 3, 931.88 Amount allotted during fiscal year______ ____________ -$3, 931. 88 Gross amount expended______________________________ 3, 931. 88 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------------------- 15, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for maintenance________ _______________________ 150, 000. 00 29. CONNECTICUT RIVER BELOW HARTFORD, CONN. Location.- This river has its source in Connecticut Lake in northern New Hampshire, flows southerly 380 miles, and empties into Long Island Sound at Saybrook, Conn., 14 miles west of New London. Hartford, now the head of commercial navigation, is 52 statute miles by channel from the mouth. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey charts Nos. 215, 254, 255, and 256.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, and July 11, 1870. For further details see page 1754, Annual Report for 1915, and page 120, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 15 feet deep at mean low water, 300 feet wide from the mouth to the Lyme railroad bridge, about 3.4 miles, and thence 150 feet wide to Hartford, a total distance of 52 miles, the channel to be obtained by dredging and the construc- tion of dikes, training walls, revetments, and the accessory works; for two riprap jetties at the mouth of the river, the tops to be 5 feet above high water and 6 feet wide, the easterly one about 2,300 feet and the westerly about 2,750 feet in length; for a training dike about 3,700 feet long at Hartford, and for an anchorage 11 feet deep about 12 acres and one 6 feet deep about 17 acres in North Cove, Old Saybrook with an entrance channel 11 feet deep and 100 feet wide. The mean tidal range is 3.5 feet at the mouth and, at summer stage about 1 foot at Hartford. The maximum tidal range at the mouth, due to wind or other causes, is 8 feet or more. At Hartford the usual rise due to spring freshets is between 16 and 24 feet above mean low water. The maximum recorded freshet at Hartford (March 1936) was 35.5 feet RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 81 above mean low water. Below Middletown the height of the crest of the freshet decreases rapidly. The estimate of cost, revised in 1946, is $1,093,500 for new work, exclusive of $67,500 to be contributed by local interests, and $56,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 10, 1872 Jetties at the mouth----------------- -_ ___Present project dimensions approved by the Chief of Engineers, Dec. 22, 1887. Mar. 3, 1881 The Hartford dike ...-. -- _ Present project dimensions authorized by the Chief of Engineers in 1889. Feb. 27, 1911 Present project dimensions of the channel over H. Doc. 1294, 61st Cong., 3d sess. Saybrook Bar. Mar. 2, 1919 Aug. 30, 1935 Dikes, training walls, and revetments ------------ H. Doc. 132, 65th Cong., 1st sess.' Present project dimensions of channel and addi- H. Doc. 49, 73d Cong., 1st sess.' tional dikes, training walls, revetments, and accessory works. 1 Mar. 2,1945 Channel and anchorages, North Cove, Old Say- H. Doec. 368, 76th Cong., 1st sess. brook. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of August 30, 1935, authorized the 15-foot channel up to Hartford and additional dikes, training walls, and revetments, subject to the provision that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable areas for the disposal of dredged material during initial construction and for future maintenance as and when needed. Areas have been fur- nished where required and it is understood that future requirements will be met. The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the channel and anchorages in North Cove subject to the provisions that local interests contribute in cash $67,500, but not to exceed 50 percent of the initial construction cost and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide a suitable public landing in the cove. It is expected that these requirements will be met in 1948. Terminal facilities.-There are two or three wharves at each of the river towns, one or more in each town being open to public use. At Hartford and at Middletown there is approximately one-half mile of wharf frontage along the west bank of the river. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary costs for new work by hired labor in connection with the several features of im- provement were as follows: Studies and designs for additional dikes, training walls and revetment $2, 415.72 Construction of bank revetment at Glastonbury by contract--------- 351. 00 Construction of timber pile dikes at Wethersfield by contract-------- 307. 89 Preliminary costs for maintenance by hired labor in connection with the several features of improvement were as follows: Repairs to existing dikes and revetments near Glastonbury _$ 334. 55 Dredging river bars below Middletown, 1946--------------- 746. 96 Dredging river bars above Middletown, 1946 --------- 5, 224.49 Dredging river bars above Middletown, 1947----------------------- 7, 156. 55 Dredging river bars below Middletown, 1947 _3,095.16 82 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Total costs during the year were $3,074.61 for new work and $16,557.71 for maintenance, a total of $19,632.32. Expenditures were $16,768.74. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 73 percent complete. The 15-foot channel from the mouth to Hart- ford was completed in 1937. The Saybrook jetties and training walls at Hartford, Clay Banks, and Sears Shoal were completed in 1915. The stone dikes and timber spurs at Pistol Point, Glastonbury, Press: Barn, Naubuc, Cys Hollow, and Clay Banks were completed in 1927. Timber pile dikes at Press Barn were completed in 1940 and at Glas- tonbury Bend in 1943. The Clay Banks, Cys Hollow, Naubuc, Press Barn, Glastonbury (including two piers), and Gildersleeve Island Reaches have been revetted. The jetties at Saybrook need repairs. The training walls, dikes and revetments are generally in good con- dition. To complete the project requires the construction of addi- tional permanent works, and dredging the channel and anchorage in North Cove, Old Saybrook, Conn. The head of commercial naviga- tion is at Hartford, 52 miles by channel from the mouth. A dam at Holyoke, Mass., 34 miles above Hartford, completely interrupts- navigation. Due to the spring freshets of 1946 the channel dimensions are some- what diminished. The controlling depths at mean low water were 15 feet on Saybrook outer bar except minor edge shoals (August 1945), thence 15 feet to Middletown except for minor shoals (June 1946), and thence 14 feet to Hartford (June 1946). The costs under the existing project have been $772,993.51 for new work and $1,520,131.94 for maintenance, a total of $2,293,125.45. Expenditures have been $2,290,223.07. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended on June 30, 1947, amounting to $104,363.34 and an allotment of $142,300 made during August 1947 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $2, 902. 38 New work: Construction of revetment at Glastonbury, August to Novem- ber 1947_ ------------------------------------- 33, 448. 41 Construction of timber pile training dikes at Wethersfield, August to November 1947 ---------------------------- 35, 700. 00 Maintenance: Dredging on river bars below Middletown by United States hop- per dredge, May and June 1948--------------------__ 70, 000. 00 Dredging on river bars below and above Middletown, by con- tract, summer and fall 1947--------------------------- 80, 872. 55 Repairs to existing dikes and revetments, by contract, July to October 1947---------------------------------___ 23, 740. 00 Total_ _ --------------------------------------- 246, 663. 34 The additional sum of $200,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: Maintenance: Dredging on river bars above Middletown, by contract, fall of 1948, removing about 200,000 cubic yards of sand_ - - - - $105, 000 Dredging on river bars below Middletown, using a United States hopper dredge, about 2 months in the spring of 1949-....... 77, 500 Repairs to Saybrook jetties, by contract, in the spring of 1949, placing about 2,500 tons of riprap_ -_-_--___ ___ 17, 500 Total------_ -----.-..--- ---- __ _--- --_. .. -- .- 200, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 83 The amount of $200,000 for maintenance exceeds the average annual expenditure for the past 5 years due to prospective higher dredging costs and damage to the Saybrook jetties by the 1944 hurricane. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ __ $1, 060, 367. 80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 _________________--_ 1, 886, 480. 41 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------2, 946, 848. 21 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------_ _--- 2, 902. 38 Net total expenditures _______ ____- __________ -- 2, 943, 945. 83 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 -_______________ ______ 104, 363. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------3, 048, 309. 17 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__ $23, 251. 72 $4, 852. 16 $1,036. 17 $3, 074. 61 Cost of m aintenance___ ...... . .. 7, 380. 57 120, 282. 32 $144,160. 03 159, 113. 74 16, 557. 71 Total cost _________ _ 30, 632. 29 125, 134.48 144,160. 03 160, 149. 91 19, 632. 32 Total expended 27, 739. 50 113, 847. 15 135, 803. 51 182, 414. 59 16, 768.74 Allotted __________ _____-- 95, 000. 00 -15, 000. 00 127, 716. 66 290, 000. 00 -101,695.40 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------_ ------- $222, 827. 48 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment _ 101, 695. 40 -121, Net amount to be accounted for______ ____________- 132. 08 Gross amount expended_-------------------------------_ 16, 768. 74 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 104, 363. 34 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_------------_ $2, 902. 38 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------- 18, 608. 16 21, 510. 54 Balance available June 30, 1947_ _____________------ 82, 852. 80 Amount allotted in August 1947_--______ - __________ 142, 300. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948- --- _ - 225, 152. 80 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 _----___ _ ___ 251, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1_____- ___-- -____-____ 200, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 30. DUCK ISLAND HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound about 20 miles east of New Haven, Conn. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 216.) Previous projects.--Adopted by River and Harbor Act of September 19, 1890. For further details, see page 1755 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 124 of Annual Report for 1938. Ewisting project.-This provides for the construction of three rip- rap breakwaters, one extending north from Duck Island 1,100 feet, one 84 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 extending west from Duck Island 2,697 feet, and one extending south from Stone Island, just south of Kelsey Point, 3,750 feet, each break- water to be 8 feet wide on top, 9 feet high above mean low water, with side slopes of 2 on 3, except on the harbor side of those at Duck Island, where the slopes are 1 on 1" and for dredging to a depth of 16 feet at mean low water a portion of the protected area back of the breakwaters at Duck Island. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 4.5 and 5.3 feet respectively. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1916, was $370,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 The breakwaters_.......-.--..-.-..--.------ H. Doc. 398, 60th Cong., 1st sess. July 27,1916 Dredging__ ______________ . - ._________. H. Doc. 812, 64th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1917, the breakwaters having been completed in 1914. The central portions of the anchorage area have project depth. The controlling depths in 1939 in the protected area were 15 to 20 feet except in the extreme southeast corner about 8 feet, all at mean low water. The breakwaters need repairs. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $367,297.91 for new work and $307,782.60 for maintenance, a total of $675,080.51. Proposed operations.-Funds in the amount of $45,000 allotted during August 1947 will be applied to maintenance dredging of the area behind the breakwater by United States hopper dredge for about 2 months in the spring of 1948. No work is contemplated during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ $482, 165. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_______-- ____________ 313, 116. 70 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ ____ 795, 282. 51 Net total expenditures_______-----_______________________ _ 795, 282. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------___ 795, 282. 51 Amount allotted in August 1947_______________________ _____ 45, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948----------------45, 000. 00 31. CLINTON HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound about 10 miles west of the mouth of the Connecticut River and about 20 miles east of New Haven Harbor, Conn. (See U..S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 216 and 1212.) Previous project.-Adopted by River and Harbor Act of August 2, 1882. For further details see page 640, Annual Report for 1894 and page 112, Annual Report for 1943. Existing project.--This provides for a channel 8 feet deep at mean low water and 100 feet wide from Long Island Sound to the upper end RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 85 of the wharves at Clinton, an anchorage area of the same depth op- posite and above the wharves, 50 feet wide south of the channel and extending 600 feet above the end of the channel with widths of 150 to 250 feet, and for maintenance of a stone dike closing a breach in the sandy peninsula which separates the river from the outer harbor. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 4.7 and 5.5 feet respectively. The estimate of cost, revised in 1946, for new work, is $61,800 exclusive of $6,600 to be contributed by local interests annd exclusive of amounts ex- pended under the previous project; and $550 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and har- bor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 2,1882 - Dike ___-_- _ _K_ ._ .__ ... _... - _ _....... _.- P. Fc . Doc. 84, 47th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2, 1945 Channel and anchorage -_-......................- H. Doc. 240, 76th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the existing project subject to the conditions that local interests contribute $6,600 in cash and establish and maintain a public small-boat terminal suitably equipped as may be required and approved by the Secretary of War, at an estimated first cost of not to exceed $8,000, and provide, free of cost to the United States, suitably located and bulkheaded spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the im- provement. It is expected that these requirements will be met in 1948. Terminal facilities.-There are several small private wharves, some of which are open to public use. A public small-boat terminal is needed. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Work on the existing project has not begun. The controlling depths at mean low water were 4.5 feet in the natural channel to Cedar Island, thence 0 to 9 feet to upper limit above the wharves at Clinton, and 0 to 16 feet in the 8-foot anchor- age (1943). There have been no costs or expenditures under the existing project. Proposedoperations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The sum of $61,800 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, by contract, for completion of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $6, 330. 02 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947---- , 917. 25 1---------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-----_____ 8, 247. 27 Net total expenditures -------------------------- _ 8, 247. 27 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--- - -- ____ 8, 247. 27 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project----------------------------------- ___ 61, 800. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work----------- ----------------------- 61, 800. 00 86 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 32. NEW HAVEN HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 67 miles to the east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 218.) Previous projects.-Adopted by River and Harbor Acts of August 30, 1852, March 3, 1871, June 10, 1872, and for West River, March 3, 1905. For further details, see page 1755 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 127 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a main channel 35 feet deep, 400 to 800 feet wide, from Long Island Sound to Tomlinson Bridge; two anchorage basins below Tomlinson Bridge of 16- and 15-foot depths; a pile-and-riprap dike, total length about 4,200 feet, to con- tract tidal flow at Fort Hale bar; a channel 12 feet deep and 100 to 150 feet wide, from the southwest corner of the 16-foot anchorage basin via Oyster Point and the West Haven wharf front to Kimberly Avenue Bridge; thence 12 feet deep and prevailing width of 75 feet up West River approximately to the railroad bridge, and an anchor- age basin 6 feet deep in West River opposite Mars wharf; a channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep from the 15-foot anchorage basin toward Brewery Street, about 1,500 feet; a channel in Quinnipiac River 22 deep deep and 250 to 400 feet wide to a point about 1,000 feet above Ferry Street, thence 16 feet deep and 200 feet wide to Grand Avenue, with a turning basin 22 feet deep, 200 to 800 feet wide and 700 feet long at the mouth of Mill River; a channel up Mill River 12 feet deep, 200 feet wide, to the junction of the two branches above Chapel Street, thence to Grand Avenue, 100 feet wide in the East Branch and generally 125 feet wide in the West Branch; and the removal of certain obstructive rocks in Morris Cove. All depths refer to mean low water, the mean tidal range being 6.2 feet. The maximum tidal range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 10 feet or more. The estimate of cost revised in 1947 is $4,476,300 for new work -exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $69,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 2,1882 Sandy Point dike ............----------------------------- Plans approved by a Board of Engi- neers, Oct. 2, 1882. Mar. 3,1899 The 16-foot anchorage basin________________________ H. Doc. 82, 55th Cong., 1st sess. June 25,1910 Brewery St. channel, removal of rocks in Morris Cove H. Doc. 1159, 60th Cong., 2d sess. and present project dimensions of the 15-foot basin. July 25,1912 Present project dimensions of the channels in Mill H. Doc. 26, 62d Cong., 1st sess. River. Do--....... Present project dimensions of the West River channel H. Doc. 535, 62d Cong., 2d sess. and anchorage. July 3, 1930 18-foot and 16-foot channels in Quinnipiac River. H. Doc. 686, 69th Cong., 2d sess. Aug. 30,19351 The 25-foot channel_. _- - H. Doc. 479, 72d Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1945 The 30-foot channel and anchorage and present loca- H. Doc. 307, 76th Cong., 1st sess. tion of 16-foot anchorage. 2 July 24, 1946 35-foot main channel, elimination of 30-foot anchorage, H. Doc. 517, 79th Cong., 2d sess. present location and extent of 16-foot anchorage, and 22-foot channel and turning basin in Quinnipiac River. 1 Also Public Works Administration, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 Contains latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 87 Local cooperation.-The 30- and 35-foot main channels and the 22- foot channel and turning basin in Quinnipiac River were authorized subject to the conditions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and suitable spoil disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent mainte- nance when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. Local interests have furnished assurances that these requirements will be met for the 35-foot main channel and for the 22-foot channel and turning basin in the Quinnipiac River. These assurances were approved by the Chief of Engineers on June 2, 1947. Terminal facilities.-The wharves and piers served by this improve- ment are grouped near the head of the main harbor; on both sides of Mill River between Chapel Street and Grand Avenue; on both sides of Quinnipiac River throughout the greater part of its improved portion; at Oyster Point; and along the westerly side of West River. The total length of berthing space available at 50 wharves or piers is about 16,920 feet. One of the wharves is open to public use, 6 are open to public use upon agreement with the owners, and 9 have direct rail connections. Facilities are adequate for existing commerce. For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs in connection with a contract for probing survey of entrance channel, executed in 1946, were $639.98 for new work. Preliminary costs in connection with a contract for improvement dredging of upper harbor amounted to $5,061.12, all for new work. Contract costs for improvement dredg- ing of upper harbor amounted to $1,493.01 for new work. Costs of a maintenance sounding survey to determine shoaling in entrance channel were $453.21. Preliminary costs in connection with maintenance dredging of channel widening, inner harbor, were $169.99. Removal of floating debris by hired labor amounted to $168.77. Con- tract costs of maintenance dredging West River channel, completion of defaulted contract, were $27,655.73. Contract costs of maintenance dredging in main channel, completion of defaulted contract, were $42,168.85. Contract costs for dredging in harbor main channel were $1,017. A depth of 25 feet was restored in the main channel except for minor edge shoals. The 12-foot channel in West River was also restored except for minor shoals. Total costs during the year were $7,194.11 for new work and $71,- 633.55 for maintenance, a total of $78,827.66. Expenditures were $153,096.82. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 23 percent complete. The Sandy Point dike, completed in 1889, is in poor condition. The controlling depths at mean low water are as fol- lows: Main channel to within 1,000 feet of Tomlinson Bridge, 25 feet except at edges (October 1946), thence to within 300 feet of Tom- linson Bridge, 18 feet (1943) ; 16-foot anchorage, 9 to 25 feet (1942); 15-foot anchorage, 16 feet except at edges (1940); Brewery Street channel, 12 feet except at edges (1940) ; West Haven 6-foot anchorage, 0 to 12 feet (April 1946); West River, 12 feet (except for minor shoals) to Kimberly Avenue Bridge, thence 6 feet to head of navigation (April 88 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 1946) ; Mill River, 12 feet (1943) ; Quinnipiac River, 17 feet to Ferry Street Bridge, thence 11 feet except at edges to Grand Avenue Bridge (1943). To complete the project requires the dredging of the 35-foot main channel and the 22-foot Quinnipiac River channel and turning basin. The total costs, all funds, under the existing project have been $2,472,- 393.32, of which $673,492.90 regular funds, and $350,083.75, Public Works funds, a total of $1,023,576.65 was for new work, and $1,448,- 816.67 for maintenance. The total expenditures have been $2,495,- 338.46. Proposedoperations.--Fundsunexpended on June 30, 1947, amount- ing to $492,697.78 and accounts receivable of $29,900.18 and an allot- ment of $1,256,000 made during August 1947 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable --------------------- $6, 955.04 New work: Dredging of main channel to 35 feet from the head of the harbor at Tomlinson Bridge to the breakwaters at the mouth of the harbor, by contract, September 1947 to June 1948_ --------- 1, 692, 697. 78 Maintenance : Dredging of Mill River, by contract, spring of 1948--------- 78, 945. 14 -- The additional sum of $1,500,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, to be applied to new work: completion of the 35-foot main channel from the breakwaters out to the 35-foot contour in Long Island Sound, by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___________________________ $1, 355, 202. 31 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_-----------_ _ -- 1, 481, 386. 67 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------2, 836, 588. 98 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ______________________ 29, 900. 18 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ------------------ 2, 866, 489. 16 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ ------------------- 6, 955. 04 Net total expenditures _____ -_______-__________ 2, 859, 534. 12 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947______ 492, 697. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 3, 352, 231. 90 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work___ ___._ ... _ ....------------ .________-______ $999. 76 $55, 934. 95 $7, 194. 11 Cost of maintenance ___________- $38, 651. 88 61, 488. 20 195, 425. 42 71, 633. 55 Total cost___ _. -....-. 38, 651. 88 62, 487. 96 252, 360. 37 78, 827. 66 Total expended ._____...... ___... 38, 651.88 57, 916. 06 205, 608. 25 153, 096.82 Allotted---..__-_------............. --. -$74, 830. 40 300, 000. 00 628, 865. 70 -19, 546.79 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___________________________ $665, 341. 39 Amount allotted during fiscal year _ _- ---- ------- 453. 21 Amount to be accounted for_ ----- -------- _ 665, 794. 60 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ---------- _ 20, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for..----------------- 645, 794. 60 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 89 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ $153, 096. 82 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_------------- ------- 492, 697. 78 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------$6, 955. 04 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- 136. 22 7, 091. 26 Balance available June 30, 1947---_ ----------- 485, 606. 52 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ --------------------------- 29, 900. 18 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947_---------- 515, 506. 70 Amount allotted in August 1947___ ----------------------------- 1, 256, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------ 1, 771, 506. 70 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion 1 - ---- of existing project _____________________ ________ _ 1, 760, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for new work 1------------ 1, 500, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 33. BREAKWATERS AT NEW HAVEN, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Lsland Sound, about 67 miles east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 218.) Existing project.-This provides for a harbor of refuge at the entrance to New Haven Harbor by constructing three riprap break- waters, the east 3,450 feet long, extending from Quixes Ledge to Southwest Ledge; the middle, 4,450 feet long, extending across Luding- ton Rock; and the west, about 4,200 feet long, extending northwesterly from a point 6,000 feet south 54 ° west from Ludington Rock; the cross section of these breakwaters to be 12 feet wide on top and 6 feet above mean high water, with outer slopes of 1 on 11/2 and inner slopes 1 on 1. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 6.2 and 7.3 feet respectively. The estimate of cost of new work, revised in 1910, was $1,264,000. The latest (1915) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1879 East breakwater-_ ___. .-.-----------.------------- H. Ex. Doc. 162, 43d Cong., 2d sess.; Annual Report, 1880, p. 450. Sept. 19, 1890 Middle and west breakwaters_ ____.......-------------------, Annual Report, 1889, p. 678. (For map,seeH. Doc. 1159, 60th Cong., 2d sess.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1915. The breakwaters have been damaged by heavy storms and hurricanes in the last few years, and repairs are needed. The anchorage avail- able exceeds 2,000 acres, of which over 500 acres are from 20 to 27 feet deep and the remainder 9 to 20 feet deep. The costs and expenditures 90 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 have been $1,242,246.09 for new work and $40,253,91 for maintenance, a total of $1,282,500. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal year 1948. The sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, by contract in the spring of 1949, for maintenance by placing about 12,000 tons of riprap. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $1, 242, 246. 09 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 __ ___________ _ 40, 253. 91 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 19471----------, 282, 500. 00 Net total expenditures_________________-------------- 1, 282, 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 282, 500. 00 1------------------, Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance-___- ________-_-- ___ 100, 000. 00 34. MILFORD HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 8 miles west of New Haven Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 219.) Previous projects.-Adopted by acts of June 23, 1874, June, 18, 1878, June 14, 1880, and August 2, 1882. For further details see Annual Report for 1915, page 1756, and Annual Report for 1938, page 129. Existing project.-This provides for two riprap jetties 510 and 250 feet in length on the east and west sides, respectively, of the entrance to the river; a channel across the bar and through the lower harbor 10 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Merwin's wharf, a distance of about 3,000 feet; an anchorage basin of the same depth, of about 6 acres east of the channel; a channel 8 feet deep and 100 feet wide, widened at bends and at the upper end, from Merwin's wharf to 400 feet above the town wharf, about 3,000 feet; and for an anchorage basin west of the channel inside of the entrance 2,000 feet long and 7.8 acres, 10 feet deep in the lower 600 feet and 8 feet deep above. All depths refer to mean low water. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 6.6 and 7.8 feet respectively. The estimate of cost, revised in 1945, is $83,000 for new work, exclusive of $11,379.58 contributed by local interests and exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and $3,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: RIVERS AND HARBORS NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 91 Acts Work authorized Documents June 23,1874 East jetty at the mouth of the river -__ _------- H. Ex. Doe. 107, 42d Cong., 3d sess. and Annual Report 1873, p. 1042. West jetty at the mouth of the river_ ------ -_. _ Authorized by Department Oct. 16, 1879, Annual Report for 1879, p. 342. June 13, 1902 Entrance channel and anchorage basin east of it _ H. Doc. 280, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 Anchorage west of the channel and present project H. Doc. 77, 75th Cong., 1st sess. (Con- dimensions of the channel above Merwin's tains latest published map.) wharf. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Spoil disposal areas are required for maintenance. Terminal facilities.-There are three bulkhead wharves near the entrance used by the oyster industry. The town wharf near the head of navigation is open to public use. The Connecticut State Shellfish Commission operates a small wharf not open to the public. There are also several yacht landings. The facilities are ample for existing traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs and expenditures for a condition survey completed during the fiscal year amounted to $451.66, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1939, except for a portion of the 10-foot anchorage basin east of the channel where ledge rock prevents completion at reasonable cost. The jetties were completed in 1880. They are in poor condition. The con- trolling depths at mean low water were as follows: 9 feet to Merwins wharf, thence 6 feet to the head of the project; 7 feet in the 10- and 8-foot west anchorages (July 1945) ; 0 to 10 feet in the east anchorage 1945). The costs and expenditures from United States funds under the existing project have been $46,376.48 for new work, and $45,165.16 for maintenance, a total of $91,541.64. In addition, $11,379.58 was expended from contributed funds for new work. Proposedoperations.-An allotment of $35,000 made during August 1947 will be applied to maintenance dredging of about 50,000 cubic yards of mud and sand from channel and anchorage basins, by con- tract, in the fall of 1947 and winter of 1948, $30,000, and repairs to jetties at entrance, by contract, placing about 500 tons of riprap, in the spring of 1948, $5,000. No work is contemplated for fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------------_ 1$88, '__-__------__ 716. 92 48, 324. 72 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 1 137, 041. 64 Net total expenditures--------------------------------------- 1 137, 041. 64 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 _--------------- 1 137, 041. 64 1 In addition, $11,379.58 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. 92 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMIY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..--------------.-------------- -- ------- --- - -- --.. Cost of maintenance ........... _- -------------- -------------- ---------------... $451.66 Total expended _ _------------- -- 451.66 Allotted------- --------- ------ ----- $-8,085. 31 ------------ --------- -- 451.66 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------_ Gross amount expended ___________________________---____ --------------- _ $451. 451. 66 66 Amount allotted in August 1947-------------------------_ 35, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948----------_ -- 35, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------------------- 36, 700. 00 35. HOUSATONIC RIVER, CONN. Location.--Rises in northwestern Massachusetts, flows southerly 130 miles through Massachusetts and Connecticut, and empties into Long Island Sound at Stratford, 5 miles east of Bridgeport Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 219.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 18 feet deep at mean low water and 200 feet wide from the mouth to the lower end of Culvers bar, about 5 miles, and thence 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide to Derby and Shelton, about 8 miles; a riprap breakwater at the mouth, con- sisting of an inner arm, 3,250 feet long, 3 feet high above mean low water, top width 6 feet, side slopes 1 on 1, and an outer arm 2,571 feet long, 6 feet high above mean high water, top width 12 feet, outer slope 1 on 2, inner slope 1 on 1; riprap dike in the river below Strat- ford not to exceed 1,500 feet in length; and a riprap jetty 163 feet long at Sow and Pigs Rocks. The mean tidal range, exclusive of the winter season and freshets, is 6.7 feet at the mouth, 5.5 feet at Strat- ford, and 5 feet at Shelton; the extreme range due to combined effect of wind and other causes is about 11 feet at the mouth, diminishing toward the head. The spring freshets occasionally rise to a height of 18 feet or more above summer low water, but only average about 12 feet above that datum. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1928, is $810,000, of which $150,000 is to be contributed by local interests. The latest (1930) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $19,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3, 1871 A jetty at Sow and Pigs Reef and the present H. Doc. 95, 41st Cong., 3d sess., and project width of the channel across the outer Annual Report, 1871, p. 781. bar. Aug. 11, 1888 Breakwater at the mouth and the present project S. Doc. 103, 50th Cong., 1st sess., and dimensions of the river channel above the lower Annual Report, 1888, p. 554. end of Culvers bar. The Stratford dike-_ Authorized by Department; project submitted by the district engineer July 15, 1892. July 8, 1930 Present project dimensions of channel up to Cul- H. Doc. 449, 70th Cong., 2d sess. (Con. vers bar. tains latest published map.) RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 93 Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1930, authorized the 18-foot channel up to Culvers bar subject to the pro- vision that no work shall be started until local interests have contrib- uted $150,000 toward the cost of the work, and provided further that local interests shall furnish, free of cost to the United States, suitable bulkhead areas for the deposit of dredged material, or in lieu thereof an additional $50,000 in cash. These conditions have not been com- plied with. Spoil areas were assured, but pledges of cash cooperation were insufficient. Terminal facilities.-There are three wharves for commercial use at Stratford, one at Devon, and eight at Shelton and Derby. The facilities are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-A condition survey of the outer bar was made in July 1946. Costs and expenditures were $197.98, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 29 percent completed. The up-river channels were completed in 1893. The breakwater at the mouth was completed in 1914, except that the outer arm has a top width of 8 feet and outer slope of 1 on 11/2 instead of project dimensions; the Stratford dike was completed to its present length of 1,255 feet in 1916, and the jetty at Sow and Pigs Rocks was completed in 1871. The breakwater is in good condition and the dike and jetty in fair condition. To complete the project requires the enlargement of the outer arm of the breakwater to provide a top width of 12 feet and an outer slope of 1 on 2, which is not required at this time, the extension of the Stratford dike not more than 245 feet, and deepening and widen- ing of the channel from the mouth up to the lower end of Culvers bar. The head of navigation is at Derby and Shelton, about 14 miles by channel above the mouth. The controlling depth at mean low water in the channel was about 7 feet to Shelton. The costs and expendi- tures have been $234,364.92 for new work and $261,133.12 for mainte- nance, a total of $495,498.04. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is con- templated for fiscal year 1948. The sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 on maintenance dredging to restore project dimensions. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ----------------- $234, 364. 92 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------------- --- 261, 133. 12 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-_------_ --- 495, 498. 04 Net total expenditures --------------------------------------- 495, 498. 04 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_------------------- 495, 498. 04 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.---------------- --- Cost of maintenance .... ----------------- -- -------------- $29, 000 - - $197.98 Total expended......------------ ------------- 29,000 -- 197.98 Allotted.....--- ..---- -------- - - 29, 000 - ---- . 197.98 766707-48--pt. 1, vol. 1- 7 94 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ ------------ _------- $197. 98 Gross amount expended_-------__ --- _-------------_ 197. 98 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project---_--------------------------__ 425, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance ---------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 36. BRIDGEPORT HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 51 miles east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Surrey Chart No. 220.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Acts of July 4, 1836, March 3, 1871, and (for Black Rock Harbor) July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1756 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 133 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing projects.-This provides for- (1) Two riprap breakwaters, one 3,823 feet long on the easterly side, and one 2,110 feet long on the westerly side of the entrance to the main harbor. (2) The construction and maintenance of shore protection on Fayerweather Island, including a sea wall connecting the northerly and southerly portions of the island. (3) Main channel 30 feet deep and generally 400 feet wide from Long Island Sound widened to within 75 feet of the harbor line opposite the Cilco terminal, and decreasing in width to 250 feet at a point about 720 feet below the Stratford Avenue Bridge across the Poquonock River. (4) A turning basin 30 feet deep at the entrance of Johnsons River channel. (5) Two anchorage basins: One 25 feet deep and 29.4 acres in area, opposite the inner breakwater; one 18 feet deep and 36 acres in area, adjoining the main channel on the west above the inner breakwater. (6) Poquonock River.channel, 18 feet deep and from 125 to 200 feet wide from the lower bridge to a point about 500 feet below the dam at Berkshire Avenue, about 1.1 miles. (7) Yellow Mill channel, 18 feet deep and 150 to 200 feet wide from the 18-foot anchorage to a point about 370 feet from Crescent Avenue, about 1 mile. (8) Johnsons River channel, 15 feet deep and generally 200 feet wide from the 25-foot anchorage to a point 1,700 feet below Hollisters Dam, thence 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide to a point about 600 feet below Hollisters Dam, about 1 mile. (9) Black Rock and Cedar Creek channel, 18 feet deep and 100 to 200 feet wide from the 18-foot curve in Black Rock Harbor to the heads of both branches of Cedar Creek, about 2.4 miles. (10) Burr Creek channel, 7 feet deep and 100 feet wide from its junction with Cedar Creek channel to the south side of Yacht Street extended, about one-quarter mile. All depths refer to mean low water, the mean tidal range being 6.8 feet. The extreme tidal range, due to wind and other causes, is 11 feet or more. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION The estimate of cost, revised in 1946, is $2,287,000 for new work, exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects, and $37,000 annually for maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 4, 1836 Fayerweather Island sea wall Mar. 3, 1899 Shore protection of Fayerweather Island Annual Report, 1899, p. 1173. ..------------ Mar. 2,1907 West breakwater and present project dimensions H. Does. 275 and 521, 59th Cong. of east breakwater. 2d sess. Mar. 2,1919 Present project depths of the 18- and 12-foot an- H. Doc. 898, 63d Cong., 2d sess. chorage basins and of Burr Creek channel. July 3, 1930 25-foot entrance channel, the 25-foot anchorage and H. Doc. 281, 71st Cong., 2d sess. an 18-foot channel through Johnsons River; present project dimensions of the channels through Poquonock River, Yellow Mill Pond, Black Rock Harbor, and Cedar Creek. Aug. 12, 19371 The present extent of Burr Creek channel---------- Specified in act. Aug. 26, 1937 The 25-foot channel through the main harbor, and H. Doc. 232, 75th Cong., 1st sess. present project location and extent of the 18- and 12- foot anchorage basins. Mar. 2,1945 The 30-foot channel; elimination of 12-foot anchorage._ H. Doe. 819, 76th Cong., 3d sess. July 24,1946 30-foot turning basin and 15-foot and 9-foot channels H. Doec. 680, 79th Cong., 2d sess.I in Johnsons River. 1 Public, No. 276, 75th Cong. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the 30-foot channel subject to the provision that local interests hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the 30-foot turning basin and present authorized channels in Johnsons River subject to the conditions that local interests make necessary changes in the Pleasure Beach Bridge; give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide suitable berthing and unloading facilities for large tankers on the main harbor turning basin and adequate terminals on Johnsons River; furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way and suitable bulkheaded spoil disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance when and as required; and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. Assurances required by both of the above acts were approved by the Secretary of War on April 4, 1947. Terminal facilities.-There are 45 wharves and piers in use or in usable condition, including 1 modern deep-water public terminal on the main harbor and 4 owned by the city, that are served by the im- provement. The total available length for berthing is about 13,000 feet. Four of the wharves are open to general public use and 3 may be used by the public upon agreement with the owners or operators. Direct rail connections are available at 3 wharves. The existing facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce. For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preliminary work, by hired labor, in connection with a contract for improvement dredging of the entrance channel from Long Island Sound to Stratford Avenue Bridge amounted to $3,095.15 for new work. During the year 56,235 96 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 cubic yards of ordinary material were removed, by contract, from the outer end of main channel at a cost of $27,189.71. Total cost of new work amounted to $30,284.86. Total expenditures have been $25,640.99, for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 54 percent complete. The breakwaters were completed in 1908. The east breakwater is in good condition; the west breakwater and the shore protection works on Fayerweather Island are in need of repairs. To complete the project requires dredging of the main channel and turning basin to a depth of 30 feet and general width of 400 feet, deepening the channel in Johnsons River, and rock removal in Yellow Mill Pond. The controlling depths at mean low water were as fol- lows: Main channel to the breakwaters 24 feet (1943) ; thence to the lower bridge, 25 feet (1944);' Poquonock River, 18 feet to head of project, except for minor shoals (1945) ; Yellow Mill Pond, 18 feet to about 1,300 feet below head of project (1944) ; thence 15 feet nearly to head of project (1943) ; Johnsons River, 12 feet to first bend, thence 9 feet to north end of Buckley wharf (1944) ; thence 6 feet (1943) ; Black Rock Harbor and Cedar Creek, 18 feet except for minor edge shoals (1.943); Burr Creek, about 3 feet (1939); 25-foot anchorage basin, 25 feet (1943); 18-foot anchorage basin, 18 feet (1942). The costs under the existing project have been $1,247,385.96 for new work and $666,031.91 for maintenance, a total of $1,913,417.87. The ex- penditures have been $1,908,774. Proposedoperations.-Fundsunexpended on June 30, 1947, amount- ing to $74,266.84 and an allotment of $855,000 made during August 1947 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------- $4, 643. 87 New work: Improvement dredging of the 30-foot main channel, by contract, in the fiscal year of 1948--------------------------------- 854, 622. 97 Improvement dredging of the 30-foot turning basin, by contract, in the spring of 1948------------------------------- -- 70, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------------- 929. 266. 84 The additional sum of $100,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 in completion of the Johnsons River channel, by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ $1, 625, 835. 49 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____________________-_ 677, 980. 88 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 2, 303, 816. 37 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947----------------_ 4, 643. 87 Net total expenditures _ _ 2, 299, 172. 50 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947____----------__ 74, 266. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------__ 2, 373, 439. 34 RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 97 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-------- -------------- -------------- -------------- $92. 17 $30, 284.86 Cost of maintenance $3, 627. 64 $196, 779. 74 $53, 805. 56 -3, 209. 49 - Total cost - 3, 627. 64 196, 779. 74 53, 805. 56 -3, 117. 32 30, 284. 86 Total expended- - -- _- 6, 768. 47 198, 587. 63 54, 184. 24 -3, 117. 32 25, 640. 99 Allotted_------- -------------- -40, 025. 30 -------------- -32, 350. 00 96, 790. 51 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ - ------ _ $99, 907. 83 Gross amount expended __ _ 25, 640. 99 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947___---------- --_ 74, 266. 84 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------$4, 643. 87 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts .--- 64, 302. 10 68, 945. 97 Balance available June 30, 1947 , 320. 87 5----------------------- Amount allotted in August 1947----------------------------- 855, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 860, 320. 87 Amount (estimated)- -required to be appropriated for completion - - of - -- --- --- --- --- --- ---- --- --- -- - existing project 1 __ 215, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1-------------- ------------------- 100, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 37. SOUTHPORT HARBOR, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound, about 50 miles east of New York City. (See United States Coast and Geodetic Sur- vey Chart No. 220.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1829, and modified in 1876 and 1881. A second project was adopted by the River and Harbor Act of June 13, 1902, and modified by the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. For further details see Annual Reports for 1915 and 1936, pages 1758 and 121, respectively. Existing project.-This provides for a stone breakwater about 1,320 feet long at the harbor mouth; a 1,350-foot dike along the east side of the harbor; a channel 9 feet deep to the upper end of the wharves, 100 feet wide from Long Island Sound to opposite East Main Street, thence 400 to 175 feet wide; and for an anchorage basin 6 feet deep, 300 feet wide, and 500 feet long. The reference plane is mean low water, the mean tidal range being 6.9 feet. The maximum range, due to the combined effect of wind and other causes, is 11 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, made in 1935, was $90,400, in- cluding $16,500 contributed by local interests but exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1935) approved estimate for annulal cost of maintenance is $1.200. 98 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1829 Breakwater and dike--- -------------------- Annual Report for 1871, p. 824. Aug. 30,19351 Anchorage basin and present channel dimensions_ Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 Doe. 36, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 1Also Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of May 28, 1935. 2Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Terminal facilities.-The several small wharves and private landings for pleasure craft are ample for existing traffic. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs and expenditures for a condition survey of entrance channel by hired labor, completed in July 1946, amounted to $559.91, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1936. The dikes and breakwater are in fair condition. The con- trolling depths, as determined in July 1946, were 9 feet in about one- half of the channel outside the breakwater with edges shoaled to about 6 feet, 9 feet in remainder of channel to golf club wharf, and 6 feet in the anchorage basin. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $37,713.69 from Emergency Relief funds and $16,50o from contributed funds, all for new work, a total of $54,213.69. Costs and expenditures for maintenance have been $559.91. Proposedoperations.-An allotment of $24,000 made during August 1947 will be applied to maintenance dredging of about 30,000 cubic yards of mud and sand from the channel and anchorage, by contract, in the fall of 1947 and winter of 1948. No work is contemplated during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947____ _______________ 1 $96, 926. 72 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------- ----------------- 9, 491. 82 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------- 1 106, 418. 54 Net total expenditures_________------------------- 1 106, 418. 54 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ _____ ___ _ 1 106, 418. 54 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work - Cost of maintenance .-.- - - ..... - -- ------- _... ------------- -------------- ---- ----- -------------- - ------------- - --------- ---- ------------- -- ------- $559.91 Total expended...------.....-----.... ---------- ------------------- ----------------- --- - 559.91 Allotted ----------------... ------------------------------------------------------ 559. 91 ------ Amount allotted during fiscal year_________________- $559. 91 Gross amount expended_______________-____ __-_____ 559. 91 Amount allotted in August 1947_____________________________ 24, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948---------------- 24, 000. 00 SIn addition, $18,285 has been expended from contributed funds, of which $1,785 was for work outside the approved project. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 99 38. WESTPORT HARBOR AND SAUGATUCK RIVER, CONN. Location.-On the north shore of Long Island Sound about 11 miles west of Bridgeport Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 221 and 1212.) Previous project.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of 2 March 1827. For further details see page 1758 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 189 of Annual Report for 1901. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 4 feet deep at mean low water and 60 feet wide in the Saugatuck River up to Westport, a distance of about 4 miles, for the repair of the Cedar Point break- water, constructed under the previous project and for the removal of ledge rock and boulders from the channel. The mean and spring tidal ranges are 7 and 8.3 feet, respectively. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1947, is $38,000. There is no approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Act Work authorized Document July 13,1892 Channel..-----. --..- _ _ --.............. H. Ex. 179, 51st Cong., 2d sess., and Annual Report for 1891, p. 840. June 3;1896 Ledge and boulder removal and breakwater re- H. Doc. 67, 54th Cong., 1st sess., and pair. Annual Report for 1896, p. 806. Local cooperation.-None required. The town of Westport has ex- pended about $75,000 in dredging a yacht basin 12 feet deep, 300 feet wide and 500 feet long in the marsh back of Compo Beach at the en- trance to the river. Terminal facilities.-These consist of one commercial wharf afford- ing about 300 feet of berthing space and several piers devoted to the repair of pleasure craft. The town of Westport operates one public pier for pleasure craft in the basin north of Compo Beach. Facilities are considered adequate for present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Under contract for dredg- ing to restore channel opposite Stony Point 10,000 cubic yards ordinary material were removed during the fiscal year at a cost of $7,734.62 for maintenance. Preliminary expenses in connection with the contract operations were $792.96. Total costs were $8,527.58, all for mainte- nance. Total expenditures have been $7,090.96, for maintenance. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-Contractwas about 97 percent com- pleted and work was still in progress at the end of the fiscal year. The channel was practically restored to project dimensions. The costs and expenditures under the existing project have been $32,104.55 for new work and $11,888.02 for maintenance, a total of $43,992.57. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended June 30, 1947, amount- ing to $4,909.04, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947, $1,436.62; maintenance dredging during July 1947 to complete the restoration of the channel, $3,472.42. No additional funds are requested for 1949 as the project will be in condition to meet the needs of existing navigation. 100 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________________ $32, 104. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------___ 11, 888. 02 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------- _ ___ 43, 992. 57 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_--------------------- 1, 436. 62 Net total expenditures_______ _________________ ___ 42, 555. 95 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ______ ___ ________ 4, 909. 04 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------____ 47, 464. 99 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .----------- Cost of maintenance _ --- -- 8, 527. 58 Total expended __-- ------- 7, 090. 96 Allotted -..... .....-- - - - - - - - - -- -- - - - - - - - --------------.............. - - ------------. -- 12, 000. 00 Amount allotted during fiscal year_____________________________ $12, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_ ------------------------------ 7, 090. 96 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 --------------------- 4, 909. 04 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------ $1, 436. 62 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_- 3, 161. 50 4, 598. 12 Balance available June 30, 1947-------------------------- 310. 92 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for com- pletion of existing project 1________________________________ 5, 900. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 39. STAMFORD HARBOR, CONN. Location.--On the north shore of Long Island Sound, 32 miles east of New York City. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 221.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the acts of August 5, 1886, and July 13, 1892. For further details see page 1758 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 139 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for two detached breakwaters; one 1,200 feet long on the easterly side, and one 2,900 feet long on the westerly side of the channel at the entrance to the harbor; an entrance channel 18 feet deep, 200 feet wide to the upper end of the 18-foot anchorage, about 0.55 mile, and thence 15 feet deep to the junction of the branches, about 0.5 mile; a channel in the west branch 15 feet deep, 125 feet wide, and about three-fourths mile long, and a basin of the same depth at the head of the branch of such widths as to exclude extensive rock excavation along the northeast side; a channel in the east branch 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide, with in- creased width at the turns, to a point 1,100 feet from the head of navigation, thence of the same depth and from 85 to 125 feet wide to the head of navigation, a total distance of about 1.5 miles; an RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 101 anchorage basin 18 feet deep on the west side of the 18-foot entrance channel, 600 feet wide, and 1,000 to 1,900 feet long, and an anchorage basin 8 feet deep adjacent to the East Branch Channel, about 4.2 acres. The plane of reference is mean low water, the mean tidal range being about 7.2 feet. The extreme tidal range, due to the combined effects of wind and other causes, is 12 feet or more. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $817,300 exclusive of $169,635.85 contributed by local interests, and exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1937) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $20,900. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 2,1919 The East Branch channel and the present project H. Doc. 1130, 63d Cong., 2d sess. width of the entrance channel. Aug. 30,1935 The 8-foot anchorage area, the present project Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. depth of the upper portion of the entrance chan- 8, 74th Cong., 1st sess. nel, and the present project dimensions of the West Branch channel and basin. Aug. 26, 1937 The breakwaters, the 18-foct anchorage basin, and Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. present project depth of the outer section of the 29, 75th Cong., 1st sess.1 entrance channel. 1 July 24,1946 Substituted 8-foot anchorage basin adjacent to H. Doc. 676, 79th Cong., 2d sess. East Branch channel for that in outer harbor. 1 Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-The conditions of local cooperation imposed by the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1919, and August 26, 1937, have been fully complied with. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized the 8-foot anchorage basin adjacent to the East Branch channel subject to the condition that responsible local agencies furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; construct concurrently the necessary bulkheads, piers, landing platforms, and service facili- ties which shall be open to all on equal terms; and hold and save the United States free from damages resulting from the improvement. It is expected that these requirements will be met. Terminal facilities.-There are one city wharf and 21 privately owned wharves and piers in use and in usable condition adjacent to the channels in the East and West Branches. The total available berthage is about 4,500 feet. None of the wharves is open to general public use, except the city wharf. Two have direct rail connections. The facilities are considered adequate for existing commerce, but additional pleasure-craft facilities are needed. For further details see Port and Terminal Facilities of Southern New England. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Costs during the fiscal year in connection with maintenance dredging of the 15-foot portion of the entrance channel and the West Branch channel and basin com- pleted in May 1946 amounted to $289.53, all for maintenance. Ex- penditures were $3,105.42 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 94 percent completed. The East Branch channel has been completed 102 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 except for a slight deficiency in width opposite Ludlow Street. The West Branch channel and entrance channel north of the 18-foot anchorage have been dredged to 15 feet and all of the basin similarly deepened. The 18-foot entrance channel and 18-foot anchorage basin have been substantially completed. The controlling depths at mean low water are as follows: Entrance channel to north end 18-foot an- chorage and 18-foot anchorage, 18 feet except for minor shoals, mostly near north end of anchorage basin (1944) ; 15-foot entrance channel to junction of branches and West Branch channel and basin, 15 feet ex- cept for minor shoals (June 1946) ; East Branch channel, 12 feet (not full width) (1941) ; 8-foot East Branch basin 0 to + 6 (1945). To com- plete the project requires a slight widening (not essential to naviga- tion) in the East Branch channel opposite Ludlow Street and the dredging of the 8-foot basin adajacent to the East Branch channel. Costs under the existing project have been $756,300.75 for new work and $168,661.78 for maintenance, a total of $924,962.53. Expend- itures have been $924,962.53. In addition, costs and expenditures have been $169,635.85 from contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.--No funds are available and no operations are contemplated during fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ 1 $891, 443. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--------_-_----_- 228, 081. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 _--------- 1, 119, 525. 37 Net total expenditures_ ---- __- - ________ 1 1, 119, 525. 37 ___--_ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------------- 1 1, 119, 525. 37 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_______________ $28, 458. 66 $17, 190. 23 $152. 87 Cost of maintenance ...___ . _ _______-- __-_---_---1___ , 002. 56 $31, 013. 31 $289. 53 Total cost_--------------- 28, 458.66 17,190. 23 1,155. 43 31, 013. 31 289. 53 Total expended ----------------- 27, 235. 24 23, 851.95 1, 155. 43 28, 197. 42 3, 105.42 Allotted--- -------------- ------------------------------- --------- -2, 316. 86 -3, 694. 60 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-___-- ---- _------------- $6, 800. 02 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------- 3, 694. 60 Net amount to be accounted for-__----------------- - 3, 105. 42 Gross amount expended_ - _--- -_-___--- 3, 105. 42 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project-------------------------------------- 61, 000. 00 1 In addition, $169,635.85 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. RIVERS AND HIARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 103 40. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year amounted to $181,956.89, all of which was for maintenance. The expenditures were $240,167.04. The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, amounting to $14,534.73, plus $81,550, allotted during August 1947, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1948 to payment of expenses incurred under this head- ing. The additional sum of $195,200 can be profitably expended dur- ing the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_----_ $1, 868, 749. 70 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 1, 868, 749. 70 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ 58, 604. 80 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947- ------------------ 1, 927, 354. 50 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 2, 310. 87 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 1, 925, 043. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----- --------------------- 14, 534. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-__ - 1, 939, 578. 36 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work -------- Cost of maintenance-------------.... . $37, 187. 21 $57, 063.24 $46, 710.10 $139, 053.30 $181, 956. 89 Total expended------------------ 40, 182. 33 50, 800. 60 47, 330. 27 137, 998. 39 240, 167. 04 Allotted_ __----------------------_112, 000. 00 -20, 000. 00 64, 428. 13 121, 600. 00 191, 080. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------- $63, 621. 77 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------------------------- 191, 080. 00 Amount to be accounted for -------------------------- 254, 701. 77 Gross amount expended---------------------- $245, 184. 28 Less reimbursed expenditures _ ----- 5, 017. 24 240, 167. 04 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 14, 534. 73 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_ $2, 310. 87 -- Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-.... 1, 855. 89 4, 166. 76 Balance available June 30, 1947----------------------- 10, 367. 97 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947--------------------------- 58, 604. 80 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947_---.---- 68, 972. 77 Amount allotted in August 1947---------------------------- 81, 550. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .------- 150, 522. 77 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1_ ____-------- _----- 195, 200. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 104 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 41. OTHER NAVIGATION PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last Cost and expenditures to full report June 30, 1947 Estimated Name of project see Annual amount re- Report quired to for- New work Mainte- complete nance 1. Passamaquoddy tidal-power project, Maine.__ 1935 $6, 384, 160.89 (1). 2. St. Croix River, Maine 2 _ 1924 3 180, 549. 81 $6, 450. 19 Completed. 3. Cobscook Bay, Maine 4 5_ __________________ _ 1866 4, 173. 51 - Do. 4. Lubec Channel, Maine 2_ 1912 303, 365. 53 4, 067. 45 Do. 5. Machias River, Maine 4 6_____________________ 1877 32, 000. 00 Do. 6. Moosabec Bar, Maine 4 1930 114, 000.00 12, 600. 00 Do. 7. Pleasant River, Maine 46 1892 3, 500.00 - Do. 8. Narraguagus River, Maine 4 ____________ 1907 71, 643. 81 .......-----. Do. 9. Corea Harbor, Maine 2_. 1939 31, 707. 06 Do. 10. Sullivan Falls Harbor, Maine 4 1914 54, 870. 64 ______ -_ Do. 11. Bar Harbor, Maine 2 1932 406, 591. 12 $57,900. 12. Bass Harbor Bar, Maine 4 1920 4, 076. 13 3, 418. 20 Completed. 13. Union River, Maine 2 5 1912 176, 854. 85 14, 095. 15 Do. 14. Northeast Harbor, Maine 4 1946 $113,400. 15. Deer Island Thoroughfare, Maine------------ 1916 , 40, 000 Completed. 16. Isle au Haut Thoroughfare, Maine .......... 1946 $43,200. 17. Bagaduce River, Maine 24 5 1912 28, 000.00 $18,875. 18. Bucksport Harbor, Maine-...... 1907 18, 420.99 279. 01 Completed. 19. Stockton Harbor, Maine 2 4 5________________ 1915 33, 000. 00 Do. 20. Carvers Harbor, Maine 4___________________ 1915 59, 199. 70 Do. 21. Matinicus Harbor, Maine 4 1935 14, 000. 00 7,704. 64 Do. 22. Criehaven Harbor, Maine 4 1939 40, 775.99 7, 956. 28 Do. 23. Belfast Harbor, Maine 2______________________ 1897 61, 561.45 _ Do. 24. Camden Harbor, Maine 2 1945 102, 400. 00 31, 075. 56 Do. 25. Rockport Harbor, Maine 4 5 1915 47,000.00 Do. 26. Rockland Harbor, Maine 2 - 1931 915, 862. 73 24, 637. 27 Do. 27. Owls Head Harbor, Maine 2 4 _______________ 1855 17, 897. 16 Do. 28. Tenants Harbor, Maine 4___________________ 1920 18, 750. 00 Do. 29. Georges River, Maine 2 1935 25, 787. 91 39, 566. 38 Do. 30. Medomak River, Maine 46 1914 17, 000. 00 Do. 31. New Harbor, Maine 2__________________ 1937 10, 500.00 12, 566. 27 Do. 32. Damariscotta River, Maine 4 6 1906 5, 000. 00 - Do. 33. South Bristol Harbor, Maine 2 4 _____________ 1914 3, 500. 00 Do. 34. Hendricks Harbor, Maine ...... 1946 . $8,000. 35. Richmond Harbor, Maine 4 6 1883 20,000. 00 Completed. 36. Sasanoa River, Maine 4 5 1915 92, 487. 69 Do. 37. Cathance River, Maine 4 5____________________ 1884 21, 000. 00 Do. 38. Harraseeket River, Maine 4 6 1896 30, 963. 62 Do. 39. Royal River, Maine 2 5_______________ 1884 21, 919.03 8, 080. 97 Do. 40. Richmonds Island Harbor, Maine 4--......... 1882 119, 844.22 _ Do. 41. Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine 4 _____________ 1911 118, 501. 15 Do. 42. Kennebunk River, Maine 2 1942 83, 584.01 73, 039. 05 Do. 43. Wells Harbor, Maine 4 6...................... 1874 5, 000.00 Do. 44. York Harbor, Maine 2 1936 57, 400. 00 5, 660. 83 Do. 45. Portsmouth Harbor, N. H.2 1892 130, 392. 61 ___ Do. 46. Pepperells Cove, Maine4 4_____________________ 1920 158, 262. 28 137. 72 Do. 47. Cocheco River, N. H. 4 _ 1913 289, 149. 93 9, 642. 54 Do. 48. Bellamy River, N. H. 45 1897 34, 642. 98 Do. 49. Lampray River, N. H. 6 1913 19, 980. 58 8, 267. 53 Do. 50. Exeter River, N. H.4 6 1913 62, 454.42 Do. 51. Little Harbor, N. H.4 8 1909 133, 227. 33 3, 121. 74 Do. 52. Isles of Shoals Harbor, Maine 2 and N. H.4 ... 1930 80, 691. 53 34, 261. 68 Do. 53. Merrimack River, Mass. - 4 -- 1940 369, 891.49 147, 860.42 Do. 54. Lake Winnepesaukee, 2 N. H. ___ 1930 7, 500.00 5, 000. 00 Do. 55. Ipswich River, Mass. 5 4 1895 5, 617. 91 Do. 56. Sandy Bay, Cape Ann, Mass. 2 10 1922 1, 925, 552. 30 15, 925. 70 Do. 57. Rockport Harbor, Mass. _ 1905 91, 229. 25 Do. 58. Gloucester 6 Harbor and Annisquam River, 1946 556, 154. 73 108, 150. 16 $72,200. Mass. 6 1945 23, 985. 57 $289 550 . 59. Manchester Harbor, Mass. 2 . 60. Beverly Harbor, Mass. 6 -_ 1931 11246, 047. 76 642. 65 Completed. 61. Salem Harbor, Mass. __ -_ 1945 -- 100, 456. 57 7, 5500..00 $76,000. 62. 63. Marblehead Harbor, 2Mass. Lynn Harbor, Mass. 9- 4 - ----- 19 4 5 1941 _-_ - 755, 042. 91 8 4 . OC $ 1 3 8 75 0 . 100, 292. 70 $336,000. . 64. Winthrop Harbor, Mass. 5___________________ 1895 8, 992. 59 Completed. 65. Malden River, Mass. 12_____________________ 2 1922 13104, 853. 08 45, 096.92 Do. 66. Dorchester Bay and Neponset 2River, Mass. __ 1945 94, 584. 55 33, 591. 89 $445,400. 67. Weymouth Back River, 2-Mass. _____________ 1944 7 69, 219. 35 6, 521. 32 Completed. 68. Hingham Harbor, Mass. - - 1913 28, 316. 58 10, 000. 00 Do. 69. Cohasset Harbor, Mass.2- - - - - - - - - - - 1946 10, 000. 00 10,000. $106,700 70. Scituate Harbor, Mass. - - - - - - - _- ____ - -- -- -- - 1941 274, 886. 96 38, 930. 98 Completed. 71. Duxbury Harbor, Mass.e _ 1946 37,000.00 ......------------- $124,000. See footnotes at end of table. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 105 41. OTHER NAVIGATION PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED-Continued Cost and expenditures to For last June 30, 1947 Estimated Name of project full report amount re- see Annual quired to Report New work Mainte- complete for- nance 72. Kingston Harbor, Mass. (North Plymouth 1895 $8,940.09 ------------- Completed. Harbor) . -- - --- - -- -- - - 73. Plymouth Harbor, Mass.. 1946 1896 377, 217. 30 95, 997. 75 $135, 664. 35 $253,100. $36, 750. 74. Wareham Harbor, Mass. .......... .. ..... . 75. Provincetown Harbor, Mass. 9 _--_- 1941 347,453. 72 42, 128. 73 $13,300. 76. Chatham (Stage) Harbor, 9 Mass.o ---...... 1946 7, 888.95 42, 371. 16 $94,500. 77. Hyannis Harbor, Mass. -_-_ 14 _ 1946 197, 382. 58 27, 067.78 $135,000. 78. Edgartown Harbor, Mass. la 4 1943 1 94 3 8 2 , 614. 45, 5 7 3 . 42 47 - Completed, D o, 79. Vineyard Haven Harbor, Mass.' _ 80. Little Harbor, Woods Hole, Mass. 4 . . 1906 18, 000. 00 Do, 81. Woods Hole Channel, Mass. __ __ _ 1940 338, 599. 92 11, 660. 57 Do. 82. New Bedford and Fairhaven Harbor, Mass.18_ 1946 1, 857, 618. 15 462, 603. 27 $93,000. 83. Canapitsit Channel, Mass. 4 1_______________ 1899 9, 112. 54 _ Completed. 84. Westport River, M ass. 9___________________ 1942 3, 000. 00 __ $28,000. 85. Sakonnet Harbor, R. 1.4 14 - _ __ _ _ 1940 62, 202. 50 9, 967 97 Completed, 86. Sakonnet River, R. I.14 17- - - -_ - - - - - - - - - - -___ - - __ - - -- 1909 38, 426. 95 Do. 87. Taunton River, Mass._ 1942 442, 894. 58 32, 916. 79 $508,000. 88. Newport Harbor, R. 1.14- _ _ 1943 733, 523.91 36, 962. 08 Completed, 89. Harbor at Coasters Harbor Island, R. I.4 14___ 1911 5, 500. 00 13, 052. 49 Do. 90. Warren River, R. I.14-- 4 ___-__-__--_ _ 1890 5, 000. 00 Do. 91. Greenwich Bay, R. I. 14_____--_____ _ 1893 2, 000. 00 Do. 92. Potowomut River, R. I.4 14____-_______- _ __ 1882 5, 000. 00 Do. 93. Wickford Harbor, R. I 1945 16, 300. 00 ------------- $95, 000. 94. Entrance to Point Judith Pond, R. J.4 1.4 . 1917 12, 000. 00 Completed, 95. Great Salt Pond, Block Island, R'I.9 419___ 1945 189, 036.65 86, 794. 69 $378,900. 96. Stonington Harbor, Conn.2 14_ 1941 337, 453. 83 45, 007. 85 $2,500. 97. Mystic River, Conn. 14_________________ 1946 48, 125. 50 44, 264. 67 $46,100. 98. Hay (West) Harbor, N. Y.14 . 1931 3......... 8, 410. 15 Completed, 99. Eightmile River, Conn.' 4 14 l913 9,000. 00 _ $1,500. 100. Connecticut River above Hartford, Conn.20_ 1932 116, 324. 81 14, 373. 54 $1,000,000.21 101. Guilford Harbor, Conn._ 11946 94 6 9 , 5 37 . 4 5 1 19 , 3 4 5. 9 6 $63,750. C o m ple t e d 102. Branford Harbor, Conn. __ ____ , 103. Norwalk Harbor, Conn.14 4 1946 419, 206. 53 275, 288. 52 $75,500. 104. Harbor at Wilson Point, Conn. I4_..... 1895 54, 176.90 .--. Completed. 105. Fivemile River Harbor, Conm.2 1422 _ _ 1938 35, 490. 44 31, 311. 43 $10,500. 106. Mianus River (Cos Cob Harbor), Conn_-- 1946 18, 935. 19 64. 81 $26,500. 107. Greenwich Harbor, Conn.......... ...------------------ 1946 54, 312. 64 75, 669. 90 $31,000. 1Work discontinued 1937. Facilities transferred to the War Assets Administration. 2 Improvements adequate for commerce. 3 Exclusive of $19,891.65 contributed by Canadian Government. 4 No commerce reported. 6 Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 6 Reported by the district engineer as unworthy of further improvement. 7 Exclusive of $20,000 expended from contributed funds. e Elimination of maintenance dredging recommended in H. Doe. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 9 Awaiting local cooperation. 1t Abandonment recommended in H. Doc. 411, 64th Cong., 1st sess., and in Rivers and Harbors Comn. mittee Doc. 3, 65th Cong., 1st sess. 11Exclusive of $100,000 expended from contributed funds. 12 Under State maintenance. 13Exclusive of $62,000 expended from contributed funds. 14Maintenance unnecessary or not urgent. 15 In addition $10,000 was expended from contributed funds. 16 In addition $20,400 expended from contributed funds. 17Commerce included under Tiverton Harbor, R. I. is Revision of project under consideration. 10Curtailment recommended June 24, 1926, in H. Doc. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 20Awaiting local cooperation. Under date of Jan. 14, 1939, the Chief of Engineers recommended modi- fication of the existing project to provide for construction of a lock, dam, and power plant at Enfield Rapids (H. Doc. 165, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). 21 Estimated cost of project, $3,384,000; expenditures limited by law to $1,000,000. 22Curtailment recommended Dec. 15, 1914, in H. Doc. 1419, 63d Cong., 3d sess. 106 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 42. PLANT ALLOTMENT, NEW ENGLAND DIVISION Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_ ------------------ ______ $748, 108. 07 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_ ------------------------------ 748, 108. 07 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------------------- 42, 692. 49 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_______-_____________ 790, 800. 56 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------------------69, 215. 26 Net total expenditures_ ------- ______ -_____- 721, 585. 30 -_____ Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-- .-----.----------- 177, 005. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------898, 590. 55 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Total expended......--------------- -$610, 801. 16 $66, 686. 88 $69, 395. 91 $153, 942. 19 $262, 874. 26 Allotted-------------------------- -------------- 120, 000. 00 116, 000. 00 298, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_-----___--_ ___ -- ____-$141, 879. 51 Amount allotted during fiscal year------------------- _-_-- 298, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_--- --------- ____.- - 439, 879. 51 Gross amount expended ---------------------- $1, 728, 600. 31 Less reimbursed expenditures------------------- 1, 465, 726. 05 262, 874. 26 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__--- -------- 177, 005. 25 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------- 69, 215. 26 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-- ---. 26, 221. 51 95, 436. 77 Balance available June 30, 1947 _----- -------- _- 81, 568. 48 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947-__------------------------ 42, 692. 49 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947-------------- 124, 260. 97 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and hlarbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Annisquam River, Mass. (naviga- House Public Works tion). Committee resolution, Apr. 22, 1947. Bar Harbor, Maine . _---------------Rivers and Harbors ........... Committee resolution, May 10, 1945. Beals Harbor, Maine....-------------............ River and Harbor Act, ........... Mar. 2, 1945. Block Island, R. I., harbor of refuge Senate Public Works . . (navigation). Committee resolution, Mar. 4, 1947. Blue Hill Harbor, Maine, particu- River and Harbor Act, .......... larly the Mill Cove area. Mar. 2, 1945. Boothbay Harbor, Maine--------- .........----... do.. . . . . . Boston Harbor, Mass., expansion of Rivers and Harbors Apr. 25, 1947 H.2 44,80th Favorable. the existing President Roads anch- Committee resolution, Cong. orage area. Sept. 5, 1944. 1st sess. RIVERS AND HARBORS-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 107 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Boston, Mass., metropolitan district River and Harbor Acts, beaches (beach erosion study). July 3. 1930, and July 31. 1945. Branford Harbor, Conn.............. Commerce Committee resolution, Oct. 10, 1945. Bullocks Point Cove, R. I-.......___ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Bunganuc Creek, Maquoite Bay, River and Harbor Act, July 24,1947 Unfavor- Maine. Mar. 2, 1945. able. Buzzards Bay to Buttermilk Bay, .....do-------......------ Mass., channel. . .--- - -- - Camden Harbor, Maine_............. Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, _ _ -- - -- - June 15, 1943. Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine........ Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Oct. 19, 1945. Cathance River, Maine ............. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Chelsea River (Boston Harbor), Rivers and Harbors ........... -- Mass., to provide greater depth Committee resolution, and bridge clearance. Feb. 1, 1946. Connecticut River, Conn.... ..------ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Connecticut River between Hartford, Rivers and Harbors Com- .-- - - - - - Conn., and Springfield and Hol- mittee resolution, Jan. yoke, Mass. 3, 1947. Cotuit Harbor and West Bay, Mass. House Public Works .- - - - - - - (navigation). Committee resolution, Jan. 28, 1947. Cove Harbor and Cove Pond, Conn__ River and Harbor Act, .- - - - - - - July 24, 1946. Criehaven Harbor, Maine, extension House Public Works Apr. 28, 1947 - of breakwater. Committee resolution, May 27, 1947. Cundys (Cundy) Harbor, Maine..... River and Harbor Act, ..........- Mar. 2, 1945. Cuttyhunk Harbor, Mass _.......... River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. ---------. Danvers River, Mass __............ Rivers and Harbors Com- Apr. 28,1947 Do. mittee resolution, Apr. 13, 1939. Dutch Island Harbor, R. I.......... River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Eightmile River, Conn.............. River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Essex River, Mass. ......... .. Rivers and Harbors Com- June 16,1947 Do. mittee resolution, Feb. 28, 1945. Falmouth Harbor, Mass ......--... River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Great Salt Pond, Block Island, R. I__ Senate Public Works Committee resolution, Mar. 4, 1947. Greenwich Cove, Conn........... River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Greenwich Harbor, Conn _________ Rivers and Harbors Com- May 23, 1947 H. 272, 80th Cong. Favorable. mittee resolution, Apr. 24, 1945. 1st sess. Hog Island, Hingham Bay, Mass___ River and Harbor Act, July 23,1947 Unfavor- Mar. 2, 1945. ............ I able. Ipswich River, Plum Island Sound, -__ _do.....-------- ---- June 20,1947 _ _.. _....... Do. and Fox Creek, Mass. Lubec Channel, Maine_....... ... Commerce Committee resolution, July 16,1945. Lynn Harbor, Mass_____._........-.. Rivers and Harbors Com- ............ mittee resolution, Mar. 19, 1946. Do .. -.. . -- . .-- .-- - River and Harbor Act,. July 24, 1946. Macks Point, Searsport, Maine_..... River and Harbor Act, June 16,1947 Do. Mar. 2, 1945. Mattapoisett, Mass-....__--..----- -- __do-- 108 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress --- - i -I-------I-----I Merrimack River, Mass., and N. H., River and Harbor Act, with view to improvement for navi- June 20, 1938. gation, flood control, and water power. Mystic River, Mass______________ River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Narragansett Bay at mouth of Nar- Senate Public Works row River, R. I. (navigation). Committee resolution, June 10, 1947. Narragansett Pier, R. I. (navigation)_ ..... do__ New Bedford and Fairhaven Har- River and Harbor Act, bors and the Acushnet River, Mar. 2, 1945. Mass., to provide greater depth in the eastern portion of the anchor- age basin and for the improvement of navigation, flood control, and related purposes. New London Harbor, Conn ......... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. Newport Harbor, R. I____________ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Niantic Harbor and River, Conn .... Commerce Committee July 24, 1947 Unfavor- resolution, June 22, able. 1944. Patchogue River, Conn-...--____--___ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Pine Orchard, harbor at, Branford, ..-- _ do .... Conn. Plum Island Sound to the Annis- River and Harbor Act, quam River, Essex County, Mass., Mar. 2,1945. waterway. Point Judith, R. I., harbor of refuge__ Commerce Committee Feb. 11,1947 S. 15, 80th Favorable. resolution, June 15, Cong., 1944. 1stsess. Point Judith, R. I., harbor of refuge Commerce Committee _ ___do ....- S. 15, 80th Do. and pond, to modify existing resolution, Aug. 17, Cong. project. 1944. 1st sess. Portland, Maine, to Boston, Mass., River and Harbor Act, waterway. Mar. 2, 1945. Presumpscot River, Maine_______-__ River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Provincetown, Harbor, Mass _ _ -- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. 21, 1945. Rhode Island, south shore from Rivers and Harbors Act, Clump Rocks east of mouth of July 3, 1930; act of Con- Pattaquamscutj River to the gress July 31, 1945. Rhode Island-Uonnecticut State line, beach erosion study (in- cluding towns of Narragansett and Westerly). Sandwich Harbor, Mass ... _...... Rivers and Harbors Com- --------------- mittee resolution, Aug. 19, 1946. Scarboro River, Maine_______________ River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. Scituate Harbor, Mass ________ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, July, 20, 1946. Stonington Harbor, Conn ___ ..... ___ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Sept. 25, 1945. Taunton River, Mass.___________. Rivers and Harbors Com- Apr. 1,1947 H. 196, Do. mittee resolution, May 80th 15, 1939. Cong., 1st sess. Town River, Mass. (navigation) ... Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. 2, 1946. Westcott Cove, Conn-........... Rivers and Harbors Com- June 25, 1947 H. 379, Do. mittee resolution, Oct. 80th 19, 1945. Cong., 1st sess. Westport Harbor and Saugatuck Rivers and Harbors Com- ... River, Conn. mittee resolution, Feb. 1, 1946. FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 109 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Weymouth Fore, Mass., (navigation)_ House Public Works ... Committee resolution, Apr. 22, 1947. Winterport Harbor, Maine--------........ River and Harbor Act, June 18,1947 ----------- Unfavor- Mar. 2, 1945. able. Wood Island Harbor, Maine-----------do---------- --------------- ---------- Woods Hole and Little Woods Hole Rivers and Harbors Com- Jan. 29,1947 ------------ Do. Harbor, Mass. mittee resolution, June 6, 1939. 43. MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. AND MASS. The works covered by the comprehensive plan are located on the Mer- rimack River and its tributaries in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, authorized the con- struction 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 Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes as set forth in House Document 689, Seventy-fifth Con- gress, third session, wherein the estimated cost of $13,000,000 for con- struction and $8,000,000 for lands and damages is given, 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 and related flood-control works were pro- posed for construction under the comprehensive plan: 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 8 I. Reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above Name Nearest city mouth of Height Type Reservoir M Merri- capacity Construe- Land and Total River tion damages 1 H Oy Miles Feet Acre-feet O Franklin Falls 2 ------ Franklin, N. H---------------------- 118. 2 136 Earth fill---------------- 170, 000 $6, 100, 000 $1, 900, 000 $8, 000, 000 Mountain Brook 2 ----- Jaffrey, N. H ------------------------ 167. 8 50 . do....-------------------- 5, 300 695, 000 79, 000 774, 000 West Peterborough 2 - Peterborough, N. H------------------ 161. 3 69 -.. do--------......------- 12, 800 1, 517, 000 209, 000 1, 726, 000 Bennington 2--_- . _-......... . Bennington, N. H-----------_ 147.0 64 . do---- 60, 000 4, 028, 000 1, 956, 000 5,984, 000 Beards Brook ..... . Hillsboro, N. H .............. 136. 4 115 ... do-. 35, 000 3, 900, 000 300, 000 4, 200, 000 Blackwater ------- Webster, N. H --------------------- 118. 8 60 ... do -__ 46, 000 811, 000 695, 000 1, 506, 000 I Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 2For details, see individual report. Local protection projects Distance Estimated cost d above Location mouth of Type of structure w Merri-f w mack Construe- Land and Total River tion damages 1 Miles Nashua, N. H.2 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 Wall and levee.... ------------- $270, 000 $3, 000 $273,000 tod North Andover 3 and Lawrence, Mass. - - - - - ----..................................... - - ............ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------------ 27. 3 do__ 900, 500 23, 000 923, 500 Lowell, Mass. ...................... 39 do 490, 600 90, 000 580, 600 1 To be borne by local interests. 2For details, see individual report. c0 3 Completed. For last full report, see Annual Report for 1945. FP FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 111 All operations pertaining to flood control in the Merrimack River Basin are now carried on under and are reported under the projects for the individual units of the comprehensive plan referred to above and in the report on preliminary examinations and surveys for flood control. No further expenditures are contemplated under the general project for flood control in the Merrimack River Basin. For final cost and financial summary see table on page 59 of the Annual Report for 1946. 44. FRANKLIN FALLS RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam site of the reservoir is located on the Pemi- gewasset River, the main tributary of the Merrimack River, about 21/2 miles above Franklin, N. H., and 92 miles north of Boston, Mass. Existing project.-The dam is of rolled-earth fill with dumped rock shell and toe, 1,740 feet long, with a maximum height of 136 feet. It contains about 3,000,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill. The spillway consists of a channel in an earth and rock cut in the right abutment with a gravity-type concrete ogee section 550 feet long. Twin gate-controlled outlet conduits are located in the right abut- ment. The reservoir provides a storage capacity of 170,000 acre-feet and controls a drainage area of 1,000 square miles. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $6,100,000 for construction and $1,900,000 for lands and damages including highway relocation, a total of $8,000,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $18,500. The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Contracts were awarded for installation of safety features and construction of power feeder and dam light cables. Condemnation proceedings for the few remaining tracts of land within the reservoir area were con- tinued. Sedimentation surveys were initiated. The costs for new work were $50,585.03. Maintenance: Work consisted of periodic checking of gates and operating equipment; general maintenance work; and grading and seeding about 8 acres immediately upstream from the dam (upstream terrace). The costs for maintenance were $15,652.98. Reservoir operation: Five freshets with discharges exceeding 5,000 cubic feet per second were modified by the reservoir. The maximum freshet occurred in April 1947, at which time water stored in the reservoir reached a maximum of 20,500 acre-feet, or 12 percent of the total available storage capacity. The reservoir reduced the peak inflow of 21,000 cubic feet per second to a discharge of 18,000 cubic feet per second. No gate operation was required. Total costs during the fiscal year were $66,238.01. Expenditures were $61,980.39. 112 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam and ap- purtenant works and acquisition of lands and rights-of-way were practically complete. Work required to complete the project consists of completion of land acquisition; installation of safety features and underground power line to operating house; construction of garage and utility building; improvement of parking area; and planting grass to check soil erosion. Total costs from regular funds have been $7,840,419.19 of which $7,776,841.30 was foi- new work, and $63,577.89 for maintenance. Ex- penditures were $7,828,184.06. In addition, costs and expenditures from Emergency Relief funds for new work have been $15,208.64. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $90,055.94 plus $18,500 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $108,555.94 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_______ $1, 106. 32 New work: Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948- -- - $56, 727. 51 Installation of safety features, period July 1, 1947, to Nov. 1, 1947 _ __ ------ 11,800. 00 Installation of underground power line, period July 1, 1947, to Oct. 1, 1947 10, 000. 00 Modification to stand-by unit, September 1947 _.. 5, 000. 00 Total, new work___ 83, 527. 51 Maintenance (operating and care): Operations, repairs, improvements, and general maintenance, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948 ------------------------------- __ 23, 922. 11 Total for all work----------_ ----------------------------- 108, 555. 94 The additional sum of $179,400 can be profiitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of the project as follows: New work: Completion of land acquisition, construction of a garage and utility building, installation of trash removal devices and clearing_____________________ $150, 800 Maintenance (operating and care): Operations, repairs and general maintenance --------------------------------------- 28, 600 Total for all work -------------------------------------- 179, 400 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 776, 841. 30 $------------------------ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947- - ------ _--------- _ 63, 577. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 7, 840, 419. 19 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947--------------------------_ -- 11, 128. 81 Net total cost to June 30, 1947 _.---_ _----------7, 829, 290. 38 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ _ __ ___ _ 1, 106. 32 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 7, 828, 184. 06 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _ 90, 055. 94 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 7, 918, 240. 00 FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 113 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ---------------- $797,655. 83 $192,241.54 $99, 819. 78 $96,994.00 $50,585.03 Cost of maintenance-------------- 1,615.46 16,806.60 13, 959. 70 15, 543. 15 15, 652. 98 Total cost_ 799, 271. 29 209, 048. 14 113, 779. 48 112, 537. 15 66, 238. 01 Total expended--------------... 1, 017, 860. 72 365,821.31 113, 337. 42 109, 792. 27 61, 980. 39 Allotted__ _______________ 300, 000. 00 16,000. 00 185, 240. 00 5,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 _ $147, 036. 33 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ 5, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ - 152, 036. 33 Wf- 7lO Gross amount expended___________ _____________ $77, 946. 77 7 Less reimbursed expenditures 15, 966. 38 3 61, 980. 39 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ - 90, 055. 94 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 __ $1, 106. 32 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts .... - 61, 029. 43 62, 135. 75 Balance available June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 27, 920. 19 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948_____________________ 18, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948...-__ 46, 420. 19 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_____________________________________ _ 150, 760. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1_- ---------- _ 150, 800. 00 For maintenance 1--- _ _----------. 28, 600. 00 Total -------------------------------------------- _ 179, 400. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 45. MOUNTAIN BROOK RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam site is located in Jaffrey, Cheshire County, N. H., on Mountain Brook, immediately above its confluence with the Contoocook River, approximately 40 miles southwest of Con- cord, N. H., and 55 miles northwest of Boston, Mass. Existing project.-The dam will be of the rolled-earth embankment type, with a rock blanket on the upstream face and the downstream toe, 1,400 feet long at the top, with a maximum height of about 50 feet and top width of 42 feet, upon which will be located a paved highway. A rolled-earth dike approximately 800 feet in length at the top, with a maximum height of 35 feet and top width of 20 feet will be constructed from the south end of the dam to high ground. The dam and dike will contain approximately 192,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill. A concrete-lined spillway with a weir 100 feet in width located in the west abutment; an tangated conduit through the embankment section; and a rigid frame highway bridge over the 114 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 spillway chute; involving a total of approximately 6,000 cubic yards of concrete, will be constructed. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 5,300 acre-feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $695,000 for construction and $79,000 for lands and damages, a total of $774,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating care) is $3,000. The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.--None. There was a cost of $1 incurred for new work. Expenditures were $340.04. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contractplans, specifications, and design analysis have been approved. Bids received for construction of the project were rejected. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures have been $56,890.52 for new work. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $506,109.48 will be revoked and reallotted. No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------------------- $56, 890. 52 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------------_ 56, 890. 52 Net total expenditures------------------------------- 56, 890. 52 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------- 506, 109. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_----------- 563, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------------- $187. 98 $3, 037. 41 $12, 756. 00 $ 2, 348. 43 $1.00 - Cost of maintenance ..................... .-- - Total expended.............------------------- 187.98 3, 005. 00 10, 613. 83 24, 183. 97 340. 04 Allotted--------------------------.-------------- 12, 500. 00 524, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------- ----------------- $506, 449. 52 Gross amount expended---------------------------$359. 70 Less reimbursed expenditures-------------------------19. 66 - 340. 04 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_--_-------- 506, 109. 48 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------___ ------- --- 211, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROLr--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 115 46. WEST PETERBOROUGH RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam site is' located one-half mile upstream from the village of West Peterborough, N. H., and 1,000 feet upstream from the existing Verney Mills Dam on Nubanusit Brook, a tributary of the Contoocook River; approximately 35 miles southwest of Con- cord, N. H., and 60 miles northwest of Boston, Mass. The reservoir lies within Hillsboro and Cheshire Counties, N. H. Existing project.-The dam will be of the rolled-earth embank- ment type, with a rock blanket on the upstream slope and the down- stream drainage toe, 1,100 feet long at the top, with a maximum height of 69 feet and a top width of 25 feet. The outlet works located in the west abutment of the dam will consist of an intake structure, a conduit controlled by three hydraulically operated gates and a stilling basin which discharges into the pool created by the Verney Mills Dam. The spillway will be a concrete, gravity weir section 100 feet in length, with an approach channel 1,900 feet long; a discharge channel 700 feet long and a protective dike approximately 2,600 feet in length to guide the spillway discharge. The spillway will be located in a natural saddle at the north side of the reservoir approximately 3 miles from the dam site, and will discharge into Ferguson Brook, which, in turn, discharges into the proposed Ben- nington Reservoir. Approximately 291,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill will be required for the construction of the dam and dike, and 7,800 cubic yards of concrete will be required for the spillway and outlet works. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of approximately 12,800 acre-feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,517,000 for construction and $209,000 for lands and damages, a total of $1,726,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $10,000. The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was authorized by the Flood Con- trol Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were completed. Prep- aration of plans and specifications was initiated. The costs for new work were $17,880.57. Expenditures were $18,988.90. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were 10 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $94,467.48. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,732.52, plus $500,000 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $502,732.52, will be applied as follows: New work: Completion of contract plans and specifications, period July 1, 1947, to Jan. 1, 1948 ------------------------------- $52, 732. 52 Initiation of construction under continuing contract_ _ 450, 000. 00 Total--------------------- ----------------------- 502,732. 52 116 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $600,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for continuing construction of the dam and appurtenant works, under a continuing contract, acquisition of lands and rights- of-way, and relocation of highways and utilities. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ - - $94, 467. 48 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_----------------___ --------- - - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----_ _ 94, 467. 48 Net total expenditures _ _ _- -- ___ 94, 467. 48 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ 2, 732. 52 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-_ 97, 200. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work. ___ $45. 06 $9, 281. 20 $22, 958.02 $11, 430. 81 $17, 880. 57 Cost of maintenance...... . - ----- ------------- - -- --- ------ Total expended - 45. 06 8, 777. 56 20, 451. 61 13, 332. 53 18, 1 988.90 Allotted-_ - - -- .... -.- 000. 00 -3, 42, 200. 00 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 _ ------- $21, 721. 42 Gross amount expended_ ---- __ _ 18, 988. 90 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__- _- - -- _-_ __ 2, 732. 52 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948 . 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_. - 502, 732. 52 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ __ - 1, 128, 800. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work_______________ _________________--_ 600, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 47. BENNINGTON RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam site is located on the Contoocook River, one- half mile upstream from the town of Bennington (Hillsboro County), N. H.; approximately 24 miles southwest of Concord, N. H.; and 64 miles northwest of Boston, Mass. Existing project.-The dam will be of the rolled-earth enbankment type, with a dumped rock toe and a dumped rock blanket on the up- stream face, 3,520 feet long with a maximum height of 64 feet and a top width of 25 feet, containing about 915,500 cubic yards of earth and rock fill. An overflow concrete gravity-type ogee section spill- way, 300 feet in length, and the six hydraulically operated gates in the spillway section will discharge into a common stilling basin. The spillway, stilling basin, and the nonoverflow section adjoining each side of the spillway will require a total of 52,800 cubic yards of con- crete. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of approximately 60,000 acre-feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $4,028,000 FLOOD CONTROLr--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 117 for construction and $1,956,000 for lands and damages, a total of $5,984,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $16,000. Provisions have been made in the design for raising the embankment to provide an ultimate install- ation for flood control and conservation storage with a combined capacity of 90,000 acre-feet. The project is a unit of the comprehen- sive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-The analysis of design was completed. Contract plans and specifications, prepared under architect-engineer contract, were checked. The costs for new work were $4,913.65. Expenditures were $5,398.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifications were complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $203,165.78. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $13,734.22 will be applied as follows: New work: Continuation of engineering studies, period Jan. 1, 1948, to June 30, 1948_ ______________________________________ $3, 734. 22 Available for revocation ---------------------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Total -------------------------------------------- _ 13, 734. 22 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _ $203, 165. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------__ 203, 165. 78 Net total expenditures ----------------------------------- 203, 165. 78 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _ _ _ _ ____________ _____ 13, 734. 22 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ 216, 900. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ........ - - - - - - $13, 786. 19 $83, 916. 16 $100, 549. 78 $4, 913. 65 C ost o f m ainten an ce ...... . .... .. ...... ..... . ....... ...... ..... . ...... __ _ Total expended __. - 12, 208. 17 83, 646. 37 101, 912. 58 5, 398. 66 Allotted _ 91, 500. 00 102, 500. 00 22, 900. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_____________________________ $19, 132. 88 Gross amount expended__________________________ _ 5, 398. 66 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------------_ 13, 734. 22 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------------------------------------_ _ 5, 767, 100. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 118 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 48. BEARDS BROOK RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam site is located on Beards Brook, 2 miles up- stream from, the town of Hillsboro, N. H.; 1.5 miles above the con- fluence of Beards Brook and the Contoocook River; approximately 21 miles southwest of Concord, N. H.; and 65 miles northwest of Boston, Mass. The reservoir lies within Hillsboro County, N. H. Existing project.-The dam will be of the rolled earth embankment type, with an over-all length of approximately 4,000 feet, a height of approximately 115 feet, and a top width of 25 feet, containing about 1,200,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill. The dam will con- trol the Beards Brook drainage area of 56 square miles and will be lo- cated to allow diversion of the spillway discharge from the existing Jackman Reservoir, which controls the 64-square-mile drainage area of the North Fork of the Contoocook River, into the Beards Brook Reservoir during high-water stages. A concrete gravity spillway, with a crest length of 450 feet, constructed across the North Fork will divert the spillway discharge from Jackman Reservoir through a diversion channel into the project reservoir. An ungated outlet through the spillway will provide for the normal spillway discharge from Jackman Reservoir. The water above spillway level from the project reservoir will flow through the diversion channel to the North Fork and discharge over the spillway. Normal flow from Beards Brook will discharge through a gate-controlled concrete conduit under the dam. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 35,000 acre-feet which is equivalent to 5.5 inches of run-off from the combined drainage area of 120 square miles. The estimated cost, re- vised in 1946, is $3,900,000 for construction and $300,000 for lands and damages, a total of $4,200,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $15,000. The reservoir is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood-control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Con- trol Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Operations consisted of engineering studies in connection with preparation of contract plans and specifications and maintenance and operation by the United States Geological Survey of a stream-gaging station installed under the co- operative stream-gaging program. The costs for new work were $1,159.37. Expenditures were $1,196.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Topographic surveys, foundation investigations, and analyses for final design were approximately 90 percent complete. 'Work remaining to be done consists of preparation of contract plans and specifications, acquisition of land, relocation of roads and utilities, and construction of the dam and appurtenant struc- tures. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $77,387.14. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $424.41, will be applied to engineering studies in connection with preparation of contract plans and specifications. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 119 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ $77, 387. 14 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------ ___ 77, 387. 14 Net total expenditures _------------------------------- 77, 387. 14 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _ _------------------------ 424. 41 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ - 77, 811. 55 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work _ e-............ _ .... __-......$8, 815. 45 $28, 591. 41 820. 91 $38, $1, 159. 37 Cost of m aintenance-- - - - - - -- - - - - --.- -- - - - - - - - - - -- - - ---- - -------- Total expended-..... ........... [- ______-- 7, 768. 79 25, 499. 63 42,922. 50 1, 196. 22 Allotted--_, .. __............ _ -0 40 311. 55 60, 500.00 -23, 000.00 - -.. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 _ _ $1, 620. 63 Gross amount expended-_ $1, 196. 28 Less reimbursed expenditures -------------- .06 1, 196. 22 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 424. 41 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1----------------_____________ 4, 122, 188. 45 1 Exclusive of available funds. 49. BLACKWATER RESERVOIR, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The dam site of the reservoir is located on the Black- water River in New Hampshire, 8.2 miles above the confluence with the Contoocook River and 118.8 miles above the mouth of the Merri- mack. The reservoir lies within the towns of Webster and Salisbury in the county of Merrimack, the dam being situated just above the village of Swetts Mills in Webster, 12.5 miles by highway northwest of Concord, N. H. Existing project.-The dam is of the rolled-earth type, with a dumped-rock toe and a dumped-rock blanket on the upstream face, 750 feet long at the top, with a maximum height of approximately 60 feet and a top width of about 39 feet containing about 239,000 cubic yards of earth and rock fill. A gravity-type spillway, 240 feet long, 55 square feet of gate-controlled and 22.5 square feet of ungated outlet conduits, and a 16-foot diameter penstock intake, involving 24,300 cubic yards of concrete, have been constructed. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 46,000 acre-feet and control a drainage area of 127.5 square miles. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $811,000 for construction and $695,000 for lands and damages, a total of $1,506,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual mainte- nance (operating and care) is $4,500. The project is a unit of the 120 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merri- mack River Basin which was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-New work : Surveys were completed and a cost estimate prepared for relocation of roads in the town of Salisbury. Negotiations with the town of Salisbury have been initiated. Condemnation proceedings for the few remaining tracts of land within the reservoir area were continued. The costs for new work were $32,491.40. Maintenance: Work consisted of painting; periodic checking of gates and operating equipment; removing debris from intake channel; and cutting grass on dam slopes. The costs for maintenance were $4,110.57. Reservoir operation: Three freshets with discharges exceeding 500 cubic feet per second were modified by the reservoir. The maximum freshet occurred in April 1947. Water stored in the reservoir reached a maximum of 3,500 acre-feet or nearly 8 percent of the total available storage capacity. The reservoir reduced the peak inflow of 2,200 cubic feet per second to a discharge of 1,350 cubic feet per second. No gate operation was required. Total costs during the fiscal year were $36,601.97. Expenditures were $36,889.14. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Constructionof the dam and ap- purtenant works and acquisition of lands and rights-of-way are prac- tically complete. Work required to complete the project consists of completion of land acquisition, highway relocations, and construction of safety features, garage, and trash-removal devices. Total costs for the project have been $1,238,903.83, of which $1,221,- 924.54 was for new work and $16,979.29 for maintenance. Expendi- tures have been $1,238,744.48. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $53,106.52 plus $4,500 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $57,606.52, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_______________________________ $159. 35 New work: Installation of safety features, period July 1, 1947, to Nov. 1, 1947__ $4, 800. 00 Land acquisition _ 48, 134. 30 Total new work _________________ 52, 934. 30 Maintenance (operating and care): Operations and ordinary repairs, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948_ 4, 512. 87 Total for all work_ ___________________ _____ 57, 606. 52 The additional sum of $237,100 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of the project as follows: New work: Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way, highway relocations, building a garage, and trash-removal devices___ $231, 000 Maintenance (operating and care): Operations and ordinary repairs_-_ 6, 100 Total for all work___ _-------_ -______-- - - - 237, 100 FLOOD CONTROLr---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 121 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ __------------------------ $1, 221, 924. 54 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____________"_ --------- __ 16, 979. 29 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------_ 1, 238, 903. 83 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947___-------------------- 159. 35 Net total expenditures ------- , 238, 744. 48 1-------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ __ ------- 53, 106. 52 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_------------ 1, 291, 851. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work___ $31, 839. 86 $57, 325. 43 $21, 754. 27 $4, 276. 00 $32, 491. 40 Cost of maintenance ------------2, 446. 14 2, 804. 60 2, 813. 25 3, 591. 63 4,110. 57 Total cost.-_ 34, 286. 00 60, 130. 03 24, 567. 52 7, 867. 63 36, 601. 97 Total expended__ __ 41, 531. 11 59, 096. 75 26, 210. 37 8, 230. 41 36, 889. 14 Allotted____ 4, 500. 00 6, 000. 00 79, 351. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ $89, 995. 66 Gross amount expended--------------------------$36, 921. 14 Less reimbursed expenditures -------------------- 32. 00 36, 889. 14 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ 53, 106. 52 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947__ $159. 35 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts .... 46, 304. 77 46, 464. 12 Balance available June 30, 1947- 6, 642. 40 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948- 4, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ....... 10, 142. 40 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 231, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1_ __ 231, 000. 00 For maintenance 6,100. 00 Total -------------------------------------------- 237, 100. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 50. NASHUA, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The project is located on the right bank of the Nashua and Merrimack Rivers at their confluence in the city of Nashua (Hills- boro County), N. H. The site is 55 miles above the mouth of the Merrimack River at Newburyport, Mass.; 35 miles northwest of Boston, Mass.; 32 miles south of Concord, N. H.; and 64 miles down- stream and south of the completed Franklin Falls Dam on the Pemige- wasset River. Existing project.-The project consists of approximately 3,300 feet of dike and 350 feet of concrete wall, protecting approximately 70 acres of land, developed extensively by industrial establishments and 122 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 residences in the lower section of Nashua. A pumping station is in- cluded to discharge sewage and drainage during the periods of high river stages. The estimated cost of construction, revised in 1946, is $270,000. The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin, which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fullycomplied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of the flood-protection works was continued. The costs from regular funds for new work were $212,485.68. Expenditures were $205,799.86. In addition, costs and expenditures of $69.30 apply to contributed funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys, foundation investiga- tions, analyses, and design were complete. Construction operations were practically complete. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of construction of flood-protection works; furnishing and installing pumping station equipment; and preparation of the operation and maintenance manual. Total costs from regular funds for new work have been $246,987.85. Expenditures have been $238,045.25. Total costs and expenditures from contributed funds have been $69.30. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $33,885.45, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable _ ------------------------------------- $8, 942. 60 Completion of construction of flood protection works---_--______ 23, 012. 15 Completion of title search for city of Nashua--------------------1, 930. 70 Total--------------------------------------------- 33, 885. 45 It is estimated that all remaining items of work will be completed during fiscal year 1948, using available funds. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $246, 987. 85 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------__ 246, 987. 85 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 8, 942. 60 Net total expenditures _------------------------------- 238, 045. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----------------------------31, 954. 75 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_--- -- ____ 270, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.------------- -------------- $1, 073. 43 $2, 426. 97 $30, 911. 33 $212, 485. 68 Cost of maintenance ---------.------- - ------------- - Total expended _ _- _____---- -1, 061. 42 2, 339. 86 28, 753. 67 205, 799.86 Allotted .... ..------------------------------- -------------- 10, 000. 00 195, 000. 00 53, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROLr--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 123 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------------------ $184, 754. 61 Amount allotted during fiscal year----------------------------- 53, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for ------------------------ _ 237, 754.61 Gross amount expended--------------------_ $206, 006. 49 Less reimbursed expenditures ---------------------- 206. 63 205, 799. 86 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ - 31, 954. 75 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_111111111111111___ 8, 942. 60 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------------- 23, 012. 15 CONTRIBUTED FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $69. 30 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------_ 69. 30 Net total expenditures_________________________ _______________ 69. 30 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_______________________________ 1, 930. 70 Total amount contributed to June 30, 1947--------- ____ 2, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----.....---........--- ......... ....-------------- ...... -------------- ... $69. 30 C ost of maintenance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - Total expended .... ..........- ___ ------ 69.30 Contributed--------- ....................-------------- -------------- --------------------. 2,000.00 Amount contributed during fiscal year--------------------------- $2, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_______________________________ 69. 30 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------- ____ 1, 930. 70 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR NASHUA, N. H. Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-----------------------------$247, 057. 15 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------___ 247, 057. 15 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947----------------- 8, 942. 60 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- __ 238, 114. 55 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_____________________ ____ 33, 885. 45 Total amount appropriated and contributed to June 30, 1947_ 272, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-__------------ -------------- $1, 073. 43 $2, 426. 97 $30, 911. 33 $212, 554.98 Cost of maintenance----- Total expended ..........................---. . 1, 061.42 2, 339. 86 28, 753. 67 205, 869. 16 Allotted and contributed .....-..-..... . . .. 10, 000. 00 195, 000. 00 55, 000. 00 124 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946______________________________ $184, 754. 61 Amount allotted during fiscal year_____________________________ 55, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for __________________________ 239, 754. 61 Gross amount expended- -_ ------ $206, 075. 79 Less reimbursed expenditures --------------------- 206. 63 205, 869. 16 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------------ ___ 33, 885. 45 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_-----------_ _ 8, 942. 60 Balance available June 30, 1947_________________________ 24, 942. 85 51. NORTH ANDOVER AND LAWRENCE, MERRIMACK RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The project is located on both banks of the Shawsheen River, approximately one-half mile upstream from the confluence of the Shawsheen River and Merrimack River in the city of Lawrence and in the town of North Andover, and on the north bank of the Merrimack River above Essex Dam in the city of Lawrence, Mass. The site is in Essex County, 27.3 miles above the mouth of the Merri- mack River at Newburyport, Mass., and 24 miles north of Boston, Mass. Existing project.-The project consists of local protection works in the town of North Andover and in two sections of the city of Lawrence, to be constructed as a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Merrimack River Basin, which was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and modified by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The sections comprising the complete project, at an estimated construction cost of $900,000, revised in 1946, are as follows: North Andover: The North Andover section will consist of approxi- mately 2,300 feet of concrete wall, 750 feet of earth dike, and a pumping station to discharge sanitary and storm water flow during flood periods. South Lawrence: The south Lawrence section will consist of ap- proximately 3,250 feet of concrete wall; 570 feet of earth dike; the installation of drains, interceptors, and diversion pipe; and a pumping station to discharge sanitary and storm water flow during flood periods. West Lawrence: The west Lawrence section consists of completing an abandoned Work Projects Administration project for constructing an earth dike 2,300 feet in length on the north bank of the Merrimack River. Approximately 1,000 feet of this dike were completed by the Work Projects Administration during the 1940 construction pe- riod, but the remainder of the dike requires a riprap blanket, a gravel toe drain, topsoil, and seeding. Protection for a low area adjacent to and downstream from this earth dike will be provided by a con- crete wall 350 feet in length and a low earth dike approximately 375 feet in length as an extension to the former Work Projects Administra- tion project. A pumping station will not be required for this section. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Revisions were made to the detailed plans. The costs for new work were $168.17. Expendi- tures were $557.41. FLOOD C)NTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 125 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys and foundation investiga- tions were complete. Soils analyses were 55 percent complete. De- tailed structural and hydraulic studies required prior to preparation of contract plans and specifications were 75 percent complete. Prepa- ration of contract plans and specifications has been deferred pending review of the Merrimack River report. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $19,488.54. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $14,511.46, will be applied as follows: New work: Continuation of engineering studies, period Apr. 1, 1948, to June 1, 1948________________---------------------------------------------- $4,011.46 10, 500. 00 Available for revocation_________ ____________________--------------------------------- Total-------------------------------------------- 14, 511.46 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------_ ------------------------ $19, 488. 54 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947________________________ - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------____ 19, 488. 54 Net total expenditures ---------------- 19, 488. 54 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------------ 14, 511. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_----------_ 34, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work _---------------------------- $1, 920. 26 $7, 612. 64 $9, 787. 47 $168. 17 Cost of m aintenance --.... . . . --- . . . . . . .. .----. ..--- -- --------- .-- ---- -------------- - Total expended... ------------------ 1,908. 25 7, 231. 68 9, 791. 20 557. 41 Allotted _-------------------- --------.......--- ------------- 20, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946______________ ------- _____-_ $15, 068. 87 Gross amount expended _____________--------_--557. 41 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947___ _____________ 14, 511. 46 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project _______________ --------- 866, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 52. BLACKSTONE RIVER BASIN, MASS., AND R. I. Location.-The works covered by this project consist of a dam and reservoir on the West River and local protection works at three cities on the Blackstone River. Existing project.---The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, approved the plan for a reservoir on the West River and local protection works at Worcester, Mass., and Woonsocket and Pawtucket, R. I., substantially in accordance with House Document 624, Seventy- eighth Congress, second session, at an estimated cost of $4,187,000. The following individual projects comprise the approved plan: 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 9 Reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above Reservoir Name Nearest city mouth of Height Type capacity Blackstone Construc- Land and Total Io River tion damages 1 0 Miles Feet Acre-feet W est Hill Z ----....... .....-...---- Uxbridge, Mass------------------- 25. 8 43 Earth fill.............----------------- 11, 900 $1,125,000 $409,000 $1,534,000 1 Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 2 For details, see individual report. H M Local protection projects 0 Distance Estimated cost zM above 02 M 0 Location mouth of Type of structure Blackstone Construc- Land and Total 00 River tion damages 1 00l 2- - - - - - - - - -- - - - -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Miles Worcester, Mass. ......... ....... ...... ...... 48 Diversion tunnel and channel-.... $2, 953, 000 $316, 000 $3, 269, 000 Woonsocket, R. Ia......................................---------------------------------------------------------- 15 Channel improvement-------------- 1, 120, 000 157, 000 1,277,000 Pawtucket, R. I.3 .............------------------------------------------------------------- .2 Flood wall........................------------------------115,000 ..........------------. 115, 000 1 To be borne by local interests. LTJ 2 For details, see individual report. 3 For last full report, see Annual Report for 1945. Costs revised in 1946. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 127 All operations, costs, and expenditures are contained in the individ- ual reports. 53. WEST HILL RESERVOIR, BLACKSTONE RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the West Hill Dam is on the West River about 3 miles above its confluence with the Blackstone River and 1.8 miles east of North Uxbridge, Mass. The reservoir will extend up- stream a distance of 4.2 miles on the West River. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam 2,700 feet long, rising 43 feet above the stream bed and providing a storage capacity for flood control of 11,900 acre feet. A side channel spillway will be constructed at the east end of the earth dam in existing bed rock, 175 feet in length with a discharge capacity of 19,700 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of a gate-controlled tunnel discharging into the spillway channel. The drainage area controlled will be 28.4 square miles. Additional storage for conservation will be provided for downstream benefits. The reser- voir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of flood control developments for the control of floods in the Blackstone River Basin. The estimated cost revised in 1946 is $1,125,000 for construction in- cluding $80,000 for ultimate conservation storage; and $409,000 for lands and damages including highway relocations; a total of $1,534,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $11,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 624, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 3 of the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $14,695.66. Expenditures were $15,381.53. Conditionat end of fscal year.-Detailedplans were 75 percent com- lete. No construction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been-$75,457.41. Total expenditures have been $75,453.91. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $24,546.09 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_____--________-__________---_ $3. 50 New work: Completion of detailed plans, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948-------------------------------- -------------------- 24, 542. 59 Total- ------------------------------------------------- 24, 546. 09 The additional sum of $84,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for the initiation and completion of contract plans and specifications. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947----------------------- $75, 457. 41 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947- ..... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ - - .___ 75, 457. 41 128 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ _ __ _ _ -_ _ _ __ _ $3. 50 Net total expenditures_- ----_____ -___________ 75, 453. 91 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947___________________-- ___ 24, 546. 09 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ 100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work______----__---------------- - -- $2, 659. 20 $58,102. 55 $14, 695. 66 Cost of maintenance ..-------------- ---------------------------- Total expended..__.... ..... . - ...---------------- . 2, 160.08 57, 912. 30 15, 381. 53 Allotted ............--------------------------------------------- 60, 000. 00 40, 000. 00 ..-.--...... Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------------- $39, 927. 62 Gross amount expended _ --------------------- 15, 381. 53 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 24, 546. 09 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_____________-_- -__-___ 3. 50 Balance available June 30, 1947_____________-__ 24, 542. 59 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_--------------- ______--_____ ___ 1, 434, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1- _-----------------------84, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 54. WORCESTER DIVERSION, BLACKSTONE RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The Worcester diversion extends from a point on Lees- ville Pond about 1 mile southwest of Worchester, Mass., to the Black- stone River approximately 1 mile downstream from Worcester. Existing project.- This project consists of a diversion tunnel and channel approximately 15,000 feet in length with a discharge capacity of 5,600 cubic feet per second. The tunnel will be 4,520 feet long, 16 feet in diameter of circular shape and will be controlled by two 6-foot by 12-foot gates, operated so as to maintain a constant pool elevation in Leesville Pond during flood periods. The channel will be 10,300 feet long. The diversion will be operated entirely for the benefit of the city of Worcester, Mass. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $2,953,000 for construction and $316,000 for non-Federal expenditures for rebuilding highway and railroad bridges across the diversion channel, a total of $3,269,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944 (H. Doc. 624, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to furnish assur- ances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will construct one railroad and two highway bridges across the diversion channel. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $8,616.56. Expenditures were $9,198.11. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 129 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans were practically complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $68,236.88. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $31,763.12, will be applied as follows: New work: Continuation of engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans, period Mar. 1, 1948, to May 1, 1948------------- ------------------------- ------------ $5, 063. 12 Available for revocation________ ___________ __-______-- _ 26, 700. 00 Total -------------------------------------------- 31, 763. 12 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947---------------------------- $68, 236. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ......._ 68, 236. 88 Net total expenditures___------------ --------- __ 68, 236. 88 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ----------- 31, 763. 12 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------- 100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work___________ -___----- ____-------- $5, 013. 57 $54, 606. 75 $8, 616. 56 Cost of maintenance--- --------- - - ------------------------------------ ------------ -- Total expended_ ._______-- - -____-__ ______ _ 3, 789. 13 55, 249. 64 9, 198. 11 Allotted . . --------------------------------------------- 75,000.00 25,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ------ $40, 961. 23 Gross amount expended___________---------------- ------- 9, 198. 11 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 31, 763. 12 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-------------------------------------- 2, 853, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 55. PAWTUXET RIVER BASIN, R. I. Location.-The works covered by this project consist of local pro- tection works on the North Branch of the Pawtuxet River at Clyde, R. I., and a diversion channel in the vicinity of Pontiac, R. I., both within a radius of 10 miles from Providence, R. I. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, approved the project for local flood protection in the Pawtuxet River Basin substantially in accordance with House Document 747, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, at an estimated cost of $1,320,000. 130 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The following individual projects comprise the approved plan: Local protection projects 1 Distance Estimated cost above Location mouth of Type of structure Pawtuxet Construc- land and Total River tion damages Miles Clyde, R. I__ _----- 11. 5 Wall and levee _..__$431,000 2$70, 000 $501, 000 Pontiac, R. I..----------......... 7. 6 Diversion channel---------- .... .. 3, 717, 000 184, 800 3 3, 901, 800 1 For details, see individual report. 2 To be borne by local interests. * Local interests-to contribute 25 percent but not to exceed $347,500. All operations, costs, and expenditures are contained in the indi- vidual reports. 56. CLYDE, PAWTUXET RIVER BASIN, R. I. Location.-Clyde is a part of the town of West Warwick, in Kent County, R. I., and is located on the north bank of the Pawtuxet River, 11.5 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for about 2,100 feet of earth levee and 950 feet of concrete wall, a pumping station, and a 36-inch pressure conduit 550 feet long. The levee and wall are designed to protect against a flood substantially greater than the maximum flood of record. The existing project was author- ized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 747, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated cost of new work revised in 1946 is $431,000 for construction, and $70,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.--See page 7 for requirements. Local interests have indicated that assurances of local cooperation will riot be fur- nished. Official notification of the requirements of local cooperation was forwarded to the town of West Warwick, R. I., on April 25 1946, and authorization for the project will expire April 25, 1951, if assurances are not furnished prior to that date. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies were continued. Costs and expenditures were $14.31 for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were 20 percent complete. Design work was suspended pending receipt of assurances of local cooperation. No construction work has been done under the project. Total costs and expenditures have been $8,830.09 for new work. Proposed operations.--Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,669.91, will be reported for revocation. No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. FLOOD CONTROI---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 131 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947--------------------------- $8, 830. 09 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------- 8, 830. 09 Net total expenditures - --------- ----- ----- 8, 830. 09 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_---------------------------- 2, 669. 91 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 11, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .............-----------------............ $3, 284.46 $5, 446.42 $84.90 $14.31 Cost of maintenance ............. ------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ------------- Total expended--......-__-.------------- 2, 975.39 5, 689.00 151.39 14.31 Allotted .. . ..-------------------- $6, 000 9, 000. 00 ------------ -3, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------ ------ $2, 684. 22 _---- Gross amount expended---------------------------- ---- 14. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------------- 2, 669. 91 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion ------------------- of existing project 1----------------------- ---- 419, 500. 00 ]Exclusive of available funds. 57. PONTIAC DIVERSION, PAWTUXET RIVER BASIN, R. I. Location.-The Pontiac diversion extends from a point on Paw- tuxet River 7.6 miles above the mouth, in the city of Warwick, Kent County, R. I., to the head of Greenwich Bay, a part of Narragansett Bay, R. I. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth diversion dam 600 feet long with top elevation 25 feet above the bed of the Pawtuxet River and with a supplementary earth dike 1,300 feet long; and a diversion channel 5,500 feet long with a control gate structure at the upper end and a concrete weir supplemented by 3,600 feet of earth dike near the lower end. The diversion channel will be lined with concrete and have bottom widths of 100 feet in the upper 4,200 feet and 50 feet in the lower reach. The concrete weir and wing levees will be provided where the diversion channel crosses a pond. The channel will have a capacity sufficient to accommodate flows greater than any observed in the Pawtuxet River and will be crossed by three highway bridges. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doec. 747, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). The estimated cost of new work revised in 1946 is $3,717,000 for construc- tion, and $184,800 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local 132 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 interests are required to give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will participate in the expense of the project to the extent of 25 percent of its first cost, but not to exceed the total sum of $347,500. Local interests have indicated that assurances of local cooperation will not be furnished. Official notification of the require- ments of local cooperation was forwarded to the State of Rhode Island April 25, 1946. Authorization for the project will expire April 25, 1951, if assurances of local cooperation are not furnished prior to that date. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operationsconsisted of maintenance and operation by the United States Geological Survey of a stream-gaging station installed under the cooperative stream- gaging program. The cost was $736.06 for new work. Expenditures were $739.48. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys and foundation explora- tions were complete. Engineering studies in connection with the preparation of detailed plans were 85 percent complete. Design work was suspended pending receipt of assurances of local cooperation. No construction work has been done. Total costs to date have been $24,216.64, all for new work. Total expenditures have been $24,216.64. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $783.36, will be reported for revocation. No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___--------------------------- $24, 216. 64 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-----__ 24, 216. 64 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 24, 216. 64 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------_ ------------ 783. 36 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_--------- 25, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------ ----------------------- $7, 393.67 $15, 966. 89 $120. 02 $736. 06 Cost ofmaintenance--- ..---------------------------- - -- --- -------------- --- - -I- Total expended.------------ ------------- 7,.125.46 16,235.10 116.60 739.48 Allotted- ---------------------- $10,00000 27,000.00 --------------- 12, 00000 ...----------.... Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------------ 1, 522. 84 $----- Gross amount expended -------------------------------------- 739. 48 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--_- - _ 783. 36 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 --------------------------------- 3, 692,000.00 1Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 133 58. THAMES RIVER BASIN, CONN., R. I., AND MASS. Location.-The works covered by this project are a series of dams and reservoirs on tributaries of the Thames River in Massachusetts and Connecticut, within a radius of 45 miles from Norwich, Conn., and a channel enlargement on the Shetucket River where it discharges into the Thames River at Norwich. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, approved the plan for a system of reservoirs and channel im- provements in the Thames River Basin in accordance with House Document 885, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, and authorized $6,000,000 for initiation and partial accomplishment of the project. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the completion of the approved plan at an estimated cost of $7,200,000. The following individual projects comprise the approved plan: Reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above TypeResvoi Reservoir Name Nearest city mouth of Height Thames capacity Construe- Landand Total River tion damages 1 0 y Miles Feet Acre-feet 0 Hodges Village_...-------- --.......... .. Oxford, Mass_ ---------------- 74. 5 55 Earth fill---------..............----------...... 13, 000 $705, 000 $650, 000 $1, 355,000 Buffumville 2____- .. . _ _____ ..... ________.. Buffumville, Mass------------ 74. 7 66 do-- .....---------------- ---- 12, 700 1, 355, 000 313, 000 1, 668, 000 East Brimfield 2...---- East Brimfield, Mass--------- 83. 0 48 Concrete-gravity and earth 20, 800 944, 500 920, 000 1, 864, 500 0 Westville 2-..-________ Westville, Mass__ ____----_ 77. 2 36 fill. Concrete-gravity-_ ------------ 12, 000 1, 066, 600 1,393, 000 2, 459, 600 S Mansfield Hollow a__________________________ Mansfield Hollow, Conn-___- 40. 0 68 Earth fill..................-------------------52, 000 4, 728, 000 1,834, 000 6, 562, 000 Andover ----------------------------- Andover, Conn.. .....--------------- 47. 0 80 ... do .............. ..... 16, 800 1,807, 000 436, 000 2, 243, 000 South Coventry - South Coventry, Conn __...... 41. 6 94 . do..................------.....---------- 36, 900 1,982, 000 3, 110, 000 5, 092, 000 1- 0 1 Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 2 For details, see individual report. z Local protection projects 1 z Total Norwich, Conn---............................................ $1,116,000 1 For details, see individual report. 2To be borne by local interests. 0O -1 FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 135 All operations previously reported are now contained in individual reports, and previous costs and expenditures have also been transferred to those reports. 59. BUFFUMVILLE RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the proposed Buffumville Dam is on the Little River, 1.3 miles above its junction with the French River and 8 miles northeast of Southbridge, Mass. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 1.3 miles northerly and 1.8 miles southerly. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-earth fill dam 3,820 feet long, rising 66 feet above the stream bed, and providing a flood control storage capacity of 11,300 acre-feet and a recreation storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, a total of 12,700 acre-feet. A combined spillway and outlet founded on firm bed rock will be located in the right or south abutment. The spillway will be of the concrete overflow type having a crest length of 220 feet and a peak discharge capacity of 18,900 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of two 3- by 41/2-foot conduits provided with electrically operated sluice gates and one 30-inch diameter conduit provided with an electrically operated pivot valve. The gates and valve will be electrically operated from a control house on the right abutment. An earth dike 600 feet long will be constructed 23/4 miles from the spill- way. The drainage area controlled is 26.5 square miles. The reser- voir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of reservoirs for the control of floods in the Thames River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $1,355,000 for construction and $313,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, a total of $1,668,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparationof contract plans and specifications was initiated. The costs for new work were $35,118.62. Expenditures were $35,038.78. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Contract plans and specifications are about 40 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been $104,397.68. Expenditures have been $104,234.81. Proposed operations.--Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $19,765.19 plus $5,000 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $24,765.19, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable---------------------------------------------- $162. 87 New work: Completion of contract plans and specifications, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948------------------------- 24, 602. 32 Total--------------- ----------------------------------- 24, 765. 19 The additional sum of $810,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of plans and specifications, commencing con- struction of dam and appurtenances, for the acquisition of land, and for relocation of highways and utilities. 136 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $104, 397. 68 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- 104, 397. 68 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ 162. 87 Net total expenditures_ 104, 234. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ 19, 765. 19 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ 124, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.______- ___ .... ___ - ___ __________ _ --. .. $55, 257.44 $14, 021. 62 $35, 118. 62 Cost of maintenance --------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Total expended _ ------------------- ________ __ _____________ 53, 537. 54 15, 658. 49 35, 038. 78 Allotted-------------- ----- -------------------------- 74, 000. 00 50, 000. 00 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ $54, 803. 97 Gross amount expended- 35, 038. 78 Less reimbursed expenditures__ ________ _______ __ Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 __ ________-____ 19, 765. 19 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_1111111111111111111111 162. 87 Balance available June 30, 1947_----------------____ 19, 602. 32 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948______________________ 5, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .______. 24, 602. 32 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1--------- ___------ ___---------------- 1, 539, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work ______________--- --- 810, 000 1Exclusive of available funds. 60. EAST BRIMFIELD RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the proposed East Brimfield Dam is located on the Quinebaug River, about 62.5 miles above its confluence with the Shetucket River and approximately 7 miles west of Southbridge, Mass. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 41/2 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a concrete gravity-type overflow spillway 205 feet long at the center line of the stream, a concrete gravity-type nonoverflow section on the left bank approximately 1,500 feet long and a rolled-earth fill dam 750 feet long on the right bank, rising 48 feet above the stream bed and providing a total storage capacity of 20,800 acre-feet. The ogee type spillway will have a discharge of 30,900 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of three conduits in the gate section of the dam each equipped with a 3- by 6-foot sluice gate, mechanically operated FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 137 from the gatehouse above. The drainage area controlled is approxi- mately 56 square miles. Conservation storage of 6,000 acre-feet is contemplated at the expense of local interests. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Thames River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $944,500 for construction and $920,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, a total of $1,864,500 for new work. The estimated cost for annual mainte- nance (operating and care) is $14,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938 applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $18,783.63. Expenditures were $17,720. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Field investigations required for the preparation of detailed plans were 80 percent complete; engineer- ing studies were 50 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been $44,089.30. Expenditures have been $42,896.51. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $27,103.49 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable ---------------------------------------------- $1, 192. 79 New work: Continuation of engineering studies, period Sept. 1, 1947, to Dec. 1, 1947__________________________----------__ 4, 910. 70 Available for revocation-------------------------------- 21, 000. 00 Total-------------------------------------------27, 103. 49 No additional funds can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $44, 089. 30 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------ ------- _ 44, 089. 30 __ 1, 192. 79 Net total expenditures _--------------------------- 42, 896. 51 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----------------------- ___ 27, 103. 49 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------__ 70, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work______- -______ _ ____ ______ $1, 178. 82 $24, 126. 85 $18, 783. 63 Cost of maintenance-------.. ---------------------------- - - Total expended__ __ _________............... ______________ 898. 26 24, 278.25 17, 720.00 Allotted ------- ------------ -------------- -----------.............. 70, 000. 00 .. 138 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------_ ------- $44, 823. 49 Gross amount expended------------------------------------_ 17, 720. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------------27, 103. 49 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---__ ----------------- 1, 192. 79 Balance available June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 25, 910. 70 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ------- ------------------------------- 1, 794, 500. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 61. WESTVILLE RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the proposed Westville Dam is on the Quine- baug River 56 miles above its junction with the Shetucket River and about 3 miles above Southbridge, Mass., and 1 mile above Westville. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 4 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a concrete gravity-type dam with an overflow section 320 feet long and a total length of 380 feet, rising approximately 36 feet above the stream bed and providing a storage of 12,000 acre-feet. The spillway will have a discharge capacity pf 44,000 cubic feet per second. The outlet works will consist of an open cut channel with a gate structure provided with five 4-foot by 10-foot gates mechanically operated from the con- trol house. The drainage area controlled is approximately 37.5 square miles and the gross drainage area above the dam is 93.5 square miles. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of reservoirs for the control of floods in the Thames River Basin. The estimated cost revised in 1946 is $1,066,600 for construction and $1,393,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, a total of $2,459,600 for new work. The estimated cost for annual mainte- nance (operating and care) is $15,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with modifications of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $890.39. Expenditures were $802.08. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys and foundation, explora- tions have been completed. No construction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been $75,919.53. Expenditures have been $75,826.26. Proposed operations.--Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $14,173.74, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable__--------------------------------------------_ $93. 27 New work: Continuation of engineering studies in connection with modifications of detailed plans------------------------------ 4, 080. 47 Available for revocation ------------------------------------ 10, 000. 00 Total ----------------------------------------- 14, 173. 74 FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 139 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_-----__-----_ __----------$75, 919. 53 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_._..._ .______. Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------- 75, 919. 53 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 . .-...-...----- 93. 27 Net total expenditures_- ------------------- ---- 75, 826. 26 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_- ______-_ ____ ..----- 14, 173. 74 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------- 90, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .....------------------- ----------- ------- $55, 425. 79 $19, 603.35 $890.39 Cost of maintenance............-- ---- ---- - ------------ -- --- --....... .-.-.......... ............ Total expended_--------.............---- -- ____ __ ____ -- 53, 961. 83 21, 062. 35 802. 08 ....... Allotted----------------- ---------------------------- 90, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-_ ----------- --- _-________ $14, 975. 82 Gross amount expended ------------- - ---- ------------- -- 802. 08 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947.---------------------- 14, 173. 74 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_.---_ ------.-------. -93. 27 Balance available June 30, 1947__------------___ 14, 080. 47 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1---.---.-..----..-------------.. --.-. 2, 369, 600. 00 'Exclusive of available funds. 62. SOUTH COVENTRY RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.--The site of proposed South Coventry Dam is on the the Willimantic River 71/ miles above its junction with the Natchaug River and 6 miles northwest of Willimantic, Conn. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 7.8 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-earth fill dam 1,265 feet long, rising 94 feet above the stream bed and providing a total storage capacity of 36,900 acre-feet. The spill- way will be a concrete, free overflow weir 385 feet long located in rock on the right bank, with a discharge capacity of 57,300 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of a tunnel, horseshoe in shape, 111/2 feet high and 410 feet long, located in rock on the right bank. Control will be accomplished by gates mechanically operated from the house near the right abutment of the dam. The drainage area controlled is 114 square miles. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Thames River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,982,000 for construction and $3,110,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, 140 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 a total of $5,092,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $16,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong. 3d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $15,059.86. Expenditures were $13,153.50. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailedplans were 10 percent com- plete. No construction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been $23,811.43. Expenditures have been $21,887.08. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $74,112.92 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_______________________ $1, 924. 35 New work: Continuation of engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948_ 4, 688. 57 Available for revocation_---------------_ 67, 500. 00 Total-------------------------------------------- 74, 112. 92 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ------------------------------ $23, 811. 43 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------_ 23, 811. 43 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 _ _ ___ 1, 924. 35 Net total expenditures____________________________ 21, 887. 08 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__________________________ 74, 112. 92 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 96, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work___ _ . . -- . ----.. . ,_. _ $3, 992. 69 $4, 758.88 $15, 059. 86 Cost of maintenar- ___________ .- Total expended .. ---- ------ -..... I.-_-___________ 3, 126. 50 5, 607. 08 13, 153.50 Allotted_ 130, 000.00 -34,000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 _________________$87, 266. 42 Gross amount expended_____________________________________ 13, 153. 50 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947______________ __ 74, 112. 92 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_----_ _ __ 1, 924. 35 Balance available June 30, 1947___________________ 72, 188. 57 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - - - - - __ - ______ - _______- - _____- 4, 996, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 141 63. MANSFIELD HOLLOW RESERVOIR, THAMES RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-The site of the proposed Mansfield Hollow Dam, for flood control, is at Mansfield Hollow, Conn., on the Natchaug River about 5.3 miles above its confluence with the Willimantic River. It is located about 4 miles northeast of the city of Willimantic, Conn. The reservoir will extend upstream 3 miles on the Natchaug River, 2.3 miles on the Mount Hope River, and 3.2 miles on the Fenton River. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled earth-fill dam, about 68 feet maximum height, on both sides of a concrete gravity spillway, which is located across the main channel of the Natchaug River. The total length of the dam will be 12,000 feet. In addition, a dike, 830 feet long with a maximum height of 55 feet, across Chapin Brook, and four dikes, averaging 6 feet in height and respectively 210, 275, 265, and 790 feet long, across saddles north of the main dam, will be required. The crest length of the concrete spillway will be 690 feet. The dam will provide a total storage capac- ity of 52,000 acre-feet. The reservoir outlets will consist of five con- duits through the spillway section. Each conduit will be provided with a 5-foot 6-inch by 7-foot slide ,gate, hydraulically operated from a control house at the right end of the spillway. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $4,728,000 for construction and $1,834,000 for lands and damages, including highway and utility relo- cation, a total of $6,562,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $19,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were completed. Bids for construction of the dam and appurtenant works were received in March 1947 but were rejected. The costs for new work were $72,018.12. Expenditures were $75,995.92. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for con- struction of the dam and appurtenant works were completed. No con- struction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been $261,922.32. Expenditures have been $263,539.07. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,246,460.93, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable----------------------- ----------------- $946. 20 Liquidation of unaudited encumbrances-_ - - - - - -- - -- - - - 12. 70 Land acquisition ---------------------------------- 8,500. 00 To be retained awaiting advantageous prices to place project under construction --------------------------------------------- 1,237, 002. 03 Total ----------------------------------------------- 1, 246, 460. 93 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $261, 922. 32 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-- ----- _ 261, 922. 32 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947-_---- -- -- --- ------ 2, 562. 95 Net total cost to June 30, 1947------------------------ 264, 485. 27 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1---10 142 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-------_ - $946. 20 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 263, 539. 07 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 1, 246, 460. 93 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------1, 510, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_-------------__ --- __-..... .-__ $104, 912. 07 $32, 462. 93 $52, 529. 20 $72, 018. 12 Cost of maintenance...-------. . . . . ..-------------... Total cost..-----------. . .. ..______________ 104, 912. 07 32, 462. 93 52, 529. 20 72, 018. 12 Total expended.........----.....__ ___________. 101, 001. 25 36, 202. 20 50, 339. 70 75, 995. 92 Allotted ------------------- ----- $40, 000 75, 000. 00 30, 000. 00 1, 365, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------$1, 322, 456. 85 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ 75, 995. 92 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947- ------ 1, 246, 460. 93 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------__ $946. 20 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ----------- 12. 70 958. 90 Balance available June 30, 1947----_ -- --- 1, 245, 502. 03 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ----------------------------------- 5, 052, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 64. NORWICH CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT, THAMES RIVER BASIN, CONN. Location.-The site of the proposed work is in the channel of the Shetucket River immediately upstream from its confluence with the Yantic River to form the Thames River at Norwich, Conn. Existing project.-This project provides for deepening and widen- ing of a 770-foot reach of the Shetucket River at Norwich, Conn., centering about Laurel Hill Bridge. The improved channel will be 108 feet wide at Laurel Hill Bridge, and will extend in depth 32 feet below mean sea level, representing an increase in channel area of 40 percent. At the upper and lower limits, the width will be 140 and 132 feet and the depths will be 20 and 25 feet, respectively, below mean sea level. A transition section at each end will grade the pro- posed widening and deepening into the dimensions of the existing channel. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,044,000 for construction. The estimated cost of local cooperation is $72,000 for relocation of the Laurel Hill Bridge and for lands and damages. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 885, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). :Local cooperation.-See page - for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were approved by the Secretary of War on May 28, 1947. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for the project, including modifications to reduce the work to the funds available, were completed and a contract awarded in May 1947. Con- struction was started in June 1947. The costs for new work were $11,506.47. Expenditures were $8,923.45. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 143 Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were com- plete. Construction of the project was initiated. Total costs for new work have been $24,744.80. Expenditures have been $22,156.82. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $701,843.18, plus accounts receivable amounting to $205.95, a total of $702,049.13, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable ------------------------------------- -- $2, 793. 93 New work: Completion of construction under contract, period July 1, 1947, to Jan. 1, 1948---------------- $697, 955. 20 Preparation of modifications to plans and specifica- tions for remaining portion of work, period Jan. 1, 1948, to June 30, 1948 -------------------- 1, 300. 00 699, 255. 20 Total.----- ------------------------------------- 702, 049. 13 The additional sum of $320,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 -- __- $24, 744. 80 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ........................ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 24, 744. 80 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947---------------- - - 205. 95 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947----------------------- 24, 950. 75 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-.-----------------_ 2, 793. 93 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 22, 156. 82 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 701, 843. 18 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------ ---- _ 724, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work___--------------------------- $2, 722. 01 $8, 162. 31 $2, 354. 01 $11, 506. 47 Cost of maintenance ------------------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- - Total expended .--- .......-----------.. ------------- 2, 375. 95 8, 494. 06 2, 363. 36 8, 923. 45 Allotted------ ------------- $14, 000 -------------- 710, 000. 00 - - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--- --------- --------------- $710, 766. 63 Gross amount expended_----------------------------__ 8, 923. 45 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------__ 701, 843. 18 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_11111 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- - .------ 793. 93 420, 280. 00 $2, 423, 073. 93 Balance available June 30, 1947----------------------- 278, 769. 25 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947---------------- 205. 95 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947-------------- 278, 975. 20 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1----- ----------------------- --- 320, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 ---------------------- 320, 000. 00 SExclusive of available funds. 144 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 65. CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT., N. H., MASS., AND CONN. Location.-The works covered by this project are a series of dams and reservoirs on tributaries of the Connecticut River in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, within a radius of 230 miles from Hartford, Conn., and local protection works at several cities in the basin. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act, approved June 22, 1936, as amended by the act approved May 25, 1937 (Public, No. 111, 75th Cong.), authorized the construction of 10 reservoirs on tributaries of the Connecticut River in accordance with plans in House Document 412, Seventy-fourth Congress, second session, as the same may be revised upon further investigation of the 1936 flood; estimated con- struction cost, $10,028,900; estimated cost of land and damages $3,344,100. The Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, approved a general comprehensive plan for the control of floods and other purposes in the Connecticut River Valley, as set forth in House Document 455, Seventy-fifth Congress, second session, and authorized the sum of $11,524,000 for construction of local flood-protection projects in the plan. The act of October 15, 1940, modified the act of June 28, 1938, to provide additional protection at East Hartford, Conn., as set forth in House Document 653, Seventy-sixth Congress, third ses- sion, at an additional cost of $1,640,000. The act of August 18, 1941, modified the comprehensive plan approved in 1938 to include the improvements recommended in House Document 653, Seventy- sixth Congress, third session, and House Document 724, Seventy- sixth Congress, third session, with such further modifications as may be found justifiable in the discretion of the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers. The latter act also authorized to be appropriated the additional sums of $6,000,000 for local protection works and $10,000,000 for reservoirs. The act of October 26, 1942 (Public, No. 759, 77th Cong., 2d sess.), further modified the plan by including the construction of Gully Brook conduit at Hartford, Conn., at an esti- mated cost of $420,000. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized the expenditure of $30,000,000 in addition to the previous authorization for the comprehensive plan approved in 1938 and modified the plan by (1) directing specific consideration of an alternative plan of the Vermont State Water Conservation Board instead of the Williams- ville Reservoir in the West River Basin, Vt., (2) directing consultation with the affected States during the course of investigations and transmission of the proposal and plans to each affected State for written views and recommendation for reservoir projects heretofore authorized for construction at Cambridgeport, Ludlow, South Tun- bridge, and Gaysville and resubmission of the projects or modifi- cations thereof to the Congress, and (3) rescinded the authorization for construction at the Sugar Hill site. Following are lists of the reservoirs and local protection works which were proposed for construction in the modified comprehensive plan. Dams and reservoirs Distance Estimated cost above Reservoir --- Name Nearest city mouth of Height Type capacity Connecti- capacity Construc- Land and Total cut River tion damages 1 Vermont: Miles Feet Acre-feet O O Victory ------- Union Village 2 ... __.. Gaysville South Tunbridge .------------------- . . North Concord, Vt...............------------------- Union Village, Vt.... Gayville, Vt....................------------------------. .-------------South Royalton, Vt------------------- -------- .. ... - 306.0 228. 4 246.8 234.5 75 Earth fill....-------------- 170 - 178 do..--------------------- Concrete ----------------- 105 Earth fill ----------------- 81,000 $1, 886, 000 38, 000 84, 300 32, 600 3, 256, 000 3, 745, 000 1, 791, 000 $374, 000 757, 000 2, 623, 000 1,330, 000 $2, 260, 000 4, 013, 000 6, 368, 000 3,121.000 Y O North Hartland 2 ...... _ North Hartland, Vt..... ------------------- 211.7 176 .. do . -------- 71, 100 6, 029,000 544, 000 6, 573, 000 Ludlow--- --...........-..... Ludlow, Vt .....- -_-....-. - 211.8 118 ... --- do-- ...------- 23, 900 1, 442, 000 1, 515, 000 2, 957, 000 North Springfield 2 -Nrh Springfield, Vt--- --.--.-- 191.3 106 --. -do- .--------..... --- 33, 400 2, 406, 000 821, 000 3, 227, 000 Brockway_ ................ Cambridgeport_---- - .. Brockway Mills, Vt---.. .... --- GCambridgeport, Vt-- ....-..-....... __--- 182.0 180.3 132 101 ...- ..-do--- ..-....... do ...........--.. 32,300 21, 600 2, 367, 000 2, 321, 000 2, 925, 000 800, 000 5, 292, 000 3,121, 000 z 0 West River Reservoirs 3 .. Brattleboro, Vt.... ........-----------. ----... ------------------...------------ .....---------..---------------------------- 11,000,000 New Hampshire: Sugar Hill 4- - - - -... .. Lisbon, N. H ------------------------ 280.9 163 Earth fill ----------------- 91, 600 3, 500, 000 3, 385, 000 6, 885, 000 0 West Canaan 2_........... West Canaan, N. H....... 233.8 ....------------------- 80 .do ..------ 54, 000 1,979, 400 3,232, 000 5, 211,400 Claremont 2-_....-...._... Claemont, N. H .............--------------------- 202.4 128 ... do---------- 78, 300 5,170, 000 2, 995, 000 8,165, 000 Surry Mountain 2 ... .. Keene, N. H------... -.-.--..... 174. 4 86 -.. do--.-.- ----- 32, 500 1, 397, 000 355, 000 1, 752, 000 Honey Hill 2. . do...................... 168.9 ...-----------------------------. ----- 65 ... do- ...-------... 26, 200 1,515, 000 854, 000 2, 369, 000 0 Massachusetts: Birch Hill 2 --------- Soi thi Royalston, Mass_.- .---.---- 153.3 56 ... do ...------------------- 49, 900 1,245, 950 3,101,000 4, 346, 950 z Tully 2 -----.......... .--.. Fryville. Mass...._-.. -__148. 7 62 .. do 22, 000 1, 233, 800 337, 500 1, 571,300 Barre Falls 2 West Brookfield 2 - -_ Barre, Mass ---. -.-- West Brookfield, Mass--..........-. - 130. 2 100. 5 62 Rock fill earth ............ 30 Earth fill 24, 300 .----------------- 33, 000 1, 802, 000 77, 000 1,879.000 _ 1,953, 000 3, 346, 000 5, 299, 000 © Knightville 2_ _- - -- _.... Knightsville, Mass................--------------------. 102.8 160 .....-do- - 49,000 3, 240, 000 2, 366,000 874, 000 m 00 1 Includes highway, railroad, and utility relocations. 2 For details, see individual reports. 0J 3 Alternate to Williamsville (Townshend, Ball Mountain, and The Island Reservoirs). 4 Alternate site to be selected. Cost has not been revised on current price basis. zj C;' 146 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Local protection projects 1 Distance Estimated cost above Location of Connecti-uth Type of structure necti-Construc- cut Land and Total River tion damages 2 Miles Northampton, Mass ....___ 94 Wall and levee_ _ $960, 000 $10, 000 $1, 110, 000 Holyoke, Mass _______________ 85 do ....-. . 3 3,350, 000 150, 000 3, 500, 000 Springdale, Mass ______________ 84 .... do-- ------- - 4 788, 000 57, 000 845, 000 Chicopee, Mass______________ 80 ____do__---__ ________... 1, 678, 000 500, 000 2, 178, 000 Riverdale, Mass___ 80 --- do-.-----.... ... 1, 059, 000 50, 000 1, 109, 000 West Springfield, Mass -______ 76 -o-- do 1,360, 000 30, 000 1,390, 000 Springfield, Mass---- ---.-. 76 do-_ --...... .. 948, 000 272, 000 1, 220, 000 Hartford, Conn .___________ .. 52 -- do - 6, 425, 000 900, 000 7, 325, 000 East Hartford, Conn..______... 52 do 2, 350, 000 270, 000 2, 620, 000 Winsted, Conn--------------__ -115 Channel Improvement_ 147, 000 25, 000 172, 000 1 Details of these projects are given in individual reports. 2 To be borne by local interests. 3 Includes cost of work, estimated at $13,700, to be borne by local interests. 4 Includes cost of work, estimated at $7,300, to be borne by local interests. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operationsconsisted of maintenance and operation by the United States Geological Survey of stream-gaging and rainfall stations installed under the cooperative stream-gaging program. Total costs during the fiscal year were $3,506.32 for new work. Expenditures were $2,285.83. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Surveys and studies in connection with the development of the general comprehensive plan are progress- ing. Consultations with the affected states and public hearings are being continued in accordance with the policy of the Congress as declared in the 1944 Flood Control Act. The progress on projects selected for construction under this authorization is given in individual reports. Total costs have been $672,385.72 for new work. Expendi- tures were $676,392.60. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,465.63, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947------------------------------ $328. 85 New work: Continuing rainfall and stream flow studies, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948,____----------------- __----- _ 2, 136. 78 Total ---------------------------------------------- 2,465.63 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------- $672, 385. 72 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------672, 385. 72 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_ _ ---------- _ _----_ 4, 335. 73 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_ 1 1__ ___1111,_1_11 676, 721. 45 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_-____- ______----___ -328. 85 Net total expenditures------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__ ___--- _.-2, _ 676, 392. 60 465. 63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_-- -678, 858. 23 FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 147 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 ,1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost ofnew work---- ----------- $10,504.95 $107. 67 $396. 67 02 $13,774. $3,506.32 - Cost ofmaintenance .---- ----------------- ------ ---- - -.... -- -- ---------- Total expended------------------- -846. 70 27 -5,066. -7,584. 71 13, 27 002. 2, 285. 83 Allotted ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------- 55 1,439. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 $4, 751. 46 _----------------------------- Gross amount expended_------------------------- $7, 968. 35 Less reimbursed expenditures_ ---------------- - 5,682. 52 2,285. 83 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------- -------- 2, 465. 63 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----- ----------------- 328. 85 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------ ------- 2, 136. 78 66. UNION VILLAGE RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The site of the Union Village Dam is on the Ompom- panoosuc River, about 4 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River and one-quarter mile north of Union Village, Vt. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 31/2 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam, 1,100 feet long at the crest line, rising 170 feet above the stream bed and providing a total storage capacity of 38,000 acre-feet. The spillway will have an ogee weir, 388 feet long, built on rock, with a discharge capacity of 84,900 cubic feet per second. The outlet will consist of a 13-foot diameter tunnel 1,200 feet long. Control will be accomplished by gates mechanically operated from a house over a shaft near the middle of the tunnel. The drainage area controlled is approximately 126 square miles. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $3,256,000 for construction and $757,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocation, a total of $4,013,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $18,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations consisted of construction of the dam and appurtenant works, under a continuing contract, acquisition of lands and rights-of-way, and preparation of plans and specifications for the relocation of roads within the reservoir area. A contract for construction of a portion of the relocated roads was awarded and construction started in June 1947. The costs for new work were $584,205.93. Expenditures were $538,893.69. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were prac- tically complete. Construction of the dam and appurtenant works 148 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 was about 14 percent complete. Total costs for new work have been $766,409.03. Expenditures have been $714,874.39. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,484,125.61 and accounts receivable amounting to $10.20, plus $300,000 allotted in August 1947, a total of $1,784,135.81, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_ __ _ __-____ $58, 586. 09 New work: Continuing construction of dam, acquisition of land, relocations of roads and utilities, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948___ _______ 1,725,549. 72 Total-------------------------------------------1,784, 135. 81 The additional sum of $1,500,000 can be profitably expended for new work in fiscal year 1949 for completion of highway relocations, and continuing construction of the dam and acquisition of land. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 $766, 409. 03 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ -__________- ____ ------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ 766, 409. 03 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_ _ - 7, 041. 25 Net total cost to June 30, 1947-____--______ ___-- ___ 773, 450. 28 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947---------------------_ 10. 20 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 773, 460. 48 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 _ _ _ _------------_ 58, 586. 09 Net total expenditures_ ---------------------- 714, 874. 39 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 1, 484, 125. 61 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_--------- 2, 199, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ____________ Cost of maintenance--- .............. ___ - __ ________ $31, 879. 36 ----------------------- $8, 244. 24 $120, 761.69 - ------------- ------------ $584, 205. 93 - Total expended...........---------------_-------- 31, 879. 36 8, 061.71 114, 721. 82 538, 893. 69 Allotted ----------- - ------------- 15, 000. 00 12,000. 00 2, 132,000. 00---- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 _____________--------- $2, 023, 019. 30 Gross-amouat expended --------------------- $59,037. 57 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------ 143. 88 538, 893. 69 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 1, 484, 125. 61 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $58, 586. 09 Amounts covered by uncompleted contracts 1, 377, 697. 52 ----- 1, 436, 283. 61 Balance available June 30, 1947_------------------- 47, 842. 00 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947--------------------------- 10. 20 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------ 47, 852. 20 FLOOD CONTROL-NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 149 Amount allotted in August, 1947______________--- $300, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948________ 347, 852. 20 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-- 11,----------- 514, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30, 1949, for new work 1,500, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 67. WEST CANAAN RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.--The site of the proposed West Canaan Dam is on the Mascoma River, 19.5 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River and 1.5 miles east of West Canaan, N. H. The reservoir will extend up the Mascoma River about 3 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam, 840 feet long at its crest and rising 80 feet above the stream bed, providing a storage capacity of 33,800 acre-feet for flood control and 20,200 acre-feet for conservation storage. The spill- way will consist of a broad-crested concrete weir at the right end of the embankment. The outlet will consist of a reinforced concrete conduit approximately 480 feet long, located in the left abutment. Control will be accomplished by gates mechanically operated from a control tower located at the upstream end of the conduit. The drain- age area controlled is approximately 80 square miles. The design includes no provision for future raising or adaptation to the develop- ment of hydroelectric power. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,979,400 for construction and $3,232,000 for lands and damages including railroad, highway, and utilities relocation, a total of $5,211,400 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $15,000. The existing project was authorized by the flood control acts ap- proved June 28, 1938, and August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess., and H. Doc. 724, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs and expenditures for new work were $3,092.42. Conditian at end of fiscal year.--Detailed plans were practically complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and ex- penditures for new work have been $91,225.31. Proposed operations.-None. Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $8,774.69, will be applied as follows: Operation and maintenance of gaging station in cooperation with U. S. Geological Survey__________________--------- ------ __ $675. 00 Available for revocation_ -_____________------ -_ 8,099. 69 Total--------------------------------------------------- 8, 774. 69 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. 150 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _____________________ $91, 225. 31 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- ___ 91, 225. 31 Net total expenditures________________________________ 91, 225. 31 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _________________________ 8, 774. 69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------- _ _ 100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work________............__ .. .... ... _________. .. $64, 988. 29 $23, 144. 60 $3, 092. 42 Cost of maintenance-------------- ......... .--------.-----.-------.... ... ... ...... ...--------- ------------- Total cost ..............----------------- __...________________ 64, 988. 29 23,144.60 3, 092. 42 Total expended ...... __- ____ __ ________ __ ___ ______ 63, 135. 05 24, 997.84 3, 092. 42 Allotted_ . ..... .- -.- 115, 000. 00 -15, 000. 00 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ______ _____----------$11, 867. 11 Gross amount expended___________________ ___________--3, 092. 42 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 - -- - 8, 774. 69 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project' -------------------------------------- 5, 111, 400. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 68. NORTH HARTLAND RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The site of the proposed North Hartland Dam is on the Ottauquechee River, 1.5 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River. The dam site is located 1 mile northwest of North Hartland, Vt. The reservoir will extend upstream 5.5 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam, 1,730 feet long, rising 176 feet above the stream bed, and providing a total storage capacity of 71,100 acre-feet. A side-: channel spillway with a concrete weir 650 feet long will be provided on the left bank. The outlet will consist of a 14-foot diameter tunnel, cut through rock and located in the left bank, a concrete intake and gate operating tower, and mechanically-operated control gates. An outlet channel will return the discharge to the main stream below the dam. An earth dike 1,970 feet long with a maximum height of 44" feet is necessary across a saddle south of the main dam. The drainage area controlled is 220 square miles or practically all of the drainage area of the Ottauquechee River. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of reservoirs for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $6,029,000 for construction and $544,000 for lands and damages including highway and utility relocations, a total of $6,573,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $19,000. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 151 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, as modified by the Flood Control Acts of August 18, 1941, and December 22, 1944. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $10,941.98. Expenditures were $10,980.29. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys were 90 percent complete. Engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were 40 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $11,180.10. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $38,819.90, will be applied to continuation of engi- neering studies, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948. The additional sum of $43,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of detailed plans. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 $11, 180. 10 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------__ 11, 180. 10 Net total expenditures __ _ _ _ _ _ 11, 180. 10 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-__-- _____-----_ 38, 819. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------- 50, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-----__---------------------- ____ ..... .... $238. 12 $10, 941. 98 Cost of maintenance .----------------- ---- -- -------------- -- - ------ --- Total expended_ --- .----------- ------ -------------- - - - 199. 81 10, 980. 29 Allotted ____--------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- 50,000. 00- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__--_____ __-- $49, 800. 19 -_________ -- Gross amount expended______________________-______ 10, 980. 29 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 38, 819. 90 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project -1___ __-_--------------------------- 6, 523, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitable expended in fiscal year ending June June 30, 1949, for new work 1__-----------------------____ 43, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 152 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 69. CLAREMONT RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The site of the proposed Claremont Dam is on the Sugar River, about 7 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River and about 1 mile southeast of Claremont, N. H. The reservoir will extend upstream approximately 4.5 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam 2,600 feet long at the crest line, rising 128 feet above the stream bed and providing a total storage capacity of 78,300 acre-feet. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $5,170,000 for construction and $2,995,000 for lands and damages, including highway, railroad, and utilities relocation, a total of $8,165,000 for new work. The esti- mated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $21,500. The existing project was adopted by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as modified by the act of June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations consisted of minor modifications to plans and specifications. The costs for new work were $474.95. Expenditures were $479.05. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were com- pleted. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $205,900.95. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscaf year, amounting to $1,099.05, will be applied to completion of minor modifications of plans and specifications, period July 1, 1947, to August 30, 1947. No additional funds can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949- Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_________________ $205, 900. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_____________________ -------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- __ 205, 900. 95 Net total expenditures___ ______________________________ 205, 900. 95 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947- - - -_ - - ____1., -_ 099. 05 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---- ___ 207, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_---------------- $1, 015. 11 $32, 854.65 $59,084.37 $2,427.11 $474. 95 Cost of maintenance------------------------------ - --------- ------------------------- Total expended------------------................... 988.78 32, 190.15 59, 729 19 2, 442. 69 479.05 Allotted ... ----- .........------------------ ------ ---- 25, 000.00 32,000. 00-............... FLOOD CONTROIr--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 153 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------- $1, 578. 10 Gross amount expended_------------------------------------- 479. 05 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_---------------- 1, 099. 05 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - existing project 1 7, 958, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 70. NORTH SPRINGFIELD RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. Location.-The site of the proposed North Springfield Dam is on the Black River, 8.2 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River. The dam site is located 0.5 mile northeast of North Spring- field, Vt. The reservoir will extend 4.5 miles up the main stream and 2.5 miles up the North Branch of the Black River. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam 610 feet long, rising 106 feet above the stream bed, and providing a total storage capacity of 33,400 acre-feet. A concrete gravity section overflow spillway with a crest length of 415 feet will be built on a rock ledge in the right abutment. The outlet will consist of five 5- by 9-foot rectangular conduits, 40 feet long, a concrete intake and gate operating tower, and mechanically operated control gates. Three dikes having a total length of 750 feet and a maximum height of 28 feet will be required, two in saddles north of the dam, the other in a saddle northeast of the dam. The drainage area controlled is 158 square miles or 77 percent of the total drainage area of the Black River. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated system of reservoirs for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $2,406,000 for construction and $821,000 for lands, and damages, including highway and utilities relocations giving a total cost of $3,227,000 for new work. The esti- mated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $20,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, as modified by the Flood Control Acts of August 18, 1941, and December 22, 1944. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $6,545.99. Expenditures were $6,699.09. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys were approximately 50 per- cent complete. Engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were 20 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $7,497.70. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $42,502.30 will be applied as follows: New work: Continuation of engineering studies, period Nov. 1, 1947, to Jan. 1, 1948----------------------------------------------$5, 502. 30 Available for revocation--------------------------------37, 000. 00 Total.... --------------------------- ----- - 42, 502. 30 154 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $7, 497. 70 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------- 7, 497. 70 Net total expenditures------------------------------_ 7, 497. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 --------------------------- 42, 502. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ -- 50, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------------------------------------- ---- __.. - $951.71 $6, 545.99 C ost of m aintenance ....------------... ---.. . .. . . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . Total expended----------- -------------- ------------- --------- ----- 798. 61 6, 699.09 Allotted-.....---........---------------............------------...........------------..-------------............... 50, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_----------------------------$49, 201. 39 Gross amount expended------------------------------------- 6, 699. 09 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------_ 42, 502. 30 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------------------------------ 3, 177, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 71. WEST RIVER RESERVOIRS, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, VT. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the construction of the Williamsville Reservoir for the control of floods originating on the West River, a tributary of the Connecticut. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (Public, No. 534, 78th Cpng. 2d sess.), amended this authorization and authorized the construction of "eight reservoirs in the West River Basin in Vermont instead of the flood-control reservoir authorized by existing law, in accordance with an alternative plan submitted by the Vermont State Water Conservation Board as the same may be modified by agreement between the said board and the Secretary of War and the Chief of Engineers, provided that the Secretary of War determines that the total costs of the alternate plan shall not exceed the sum of $11,000,000 and the amount of flood control secured by them at the entrance of the waters of the West River into the Connecticut River shall not be less than 75 per centum of the flood control which may be secured from the single so-called Williamsville Reservoir now authorized to be constructed by the Army Engineers." The estimated cost of the eight-dam alternative plan exceeds the $11,000,000 limitation. A modification of the project which is being studied at present and is subject to agreement with the State of Ver- mont, is a plan for three dams located, respectively, at Townshend, Ball Mountain, and The Island. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 155 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with modification of the existing project were continued. The costs for new work were $1,952.03 fQr Williamsville Reservoir, $11,033.06 for Townshend Reservoir, and $20,321.22 for Ball Mountain Reservoir, a total of $33,306.31. Expenditures were $1,848.66 for Wil- liamsville Reservoir, $12,597.91 for Townshend Reservoir, and $22,- 256.27 for Ball Mountain Reservoir, a total of $36,702.84. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys and engineering studies in connection with modification of the existing project were 50 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs for new work have been $145,207.72 for Williamsville Reservoir, $59,967.83 for Townshend Reservoir, and $70,919.22 for Ball Mountain Reservoir, a total of $276,094.77. Expenditures have been $145,197.52 for Wil- liamsville Reservoir, $59,967.83 for Townshend Reservoir, and $70,- 919.22 for Ball Mountain Reservoir, a total of $276,084.57. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $91,915.43, plus $25,000 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, total of $116,915.43, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_ $10. 20 Preparation of detailed plans for Ball Mountain Reservoir, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948-----------------------__ 64, 080. 78 Continuing engineering studies in connection with preparation of detailed plans for Townshend Reservoir, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948______ ____ --------------------------------------- _ 43, 032. 17 Continuing engineering studies in connection with modification of existing project, period July 1, 1947, to Dec. 1, 1947- ____ 9, 792. 28 Total -------------------------------------------- 116, 915. 43 The additional sum of $175,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 as follows: Completion of detailed plans and preparation of contract plans and specifications for Ball Mountain Reservoir--------------------- $125, 000 Preparation of detailed plans for Townshend Reservoir_ - 50, 000 Total_ ----------------------------------------------- 175, 000 Cost and financial summary WILLIAMSVILLE RESERVOIR Cost of new work to June 30, 1947--------------------------$145, 207. 72 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- ___ 145, 207. 72 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--------_ ----------- 10. 20 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 145, 197. 52 Unexpended balance June 3Q, 1947 ---------------------------- 9, 802. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ 155, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------------------------- $123, 541.37 $208. 59 $9, 505. 73 $1,952. 03 Cost of maintenance ........... ------------------ Total expended...........-------------- -------------- 118, 117. 73 5, 732. 56 9, 498. 57 1,848. 66 Allotted-------------- .... - $180, 000 -------------- 32,000.00 -3, 000. 00 156 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ---- __ -------------- _ $11, 651. 14 Gross amount expended__--------------_______________ 1, 848. 66 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_---------- - ______ 9, 802. 48 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_________________________ 10. 20 Balance available June 30, 1947_____ 9,792.28 TOWNSHEND, WEST RIVER NO. 1 RESERVOIR Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_-------------_--_________ $59, 967. 83 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------- 59, 967. 83 Net total expenditures ______- - ________-_--___ -__-- ____ 59, 967. 83 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _----------------- __ 33, 032. 17 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------- 93, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__________ _------------ ------------- $1,089. 89 $47, 844. 88 $11, 033. 06 Cost of maintenance----------........- ------- -------- ----- ------------- ---- ------------ Total expended ....-.. ..... ...------------------- _.... _. . 1,089. 89 46, 280. 03 12, 597. 91 Allotted------- ........ ..---------------. ------------------ ---------- 20, 000. 00 73, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1i 1946- -- $45, 630.08 Gross amount expended_________ ___---- __-_____________ 12, 597. 91 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------_,- -_ _------ 33, 032. 17 Amount to be allotted in 1947___________ ________-- - - 10, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-----------43, 032. 17 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-_____----- _ _ ___--------- ----- -____ 8,090,000.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work __--- ___----- - ------ ______ __ 50, 000.00 1Exclusive of available funds. BALL MOUNTAIN, WEST RIVER NO. 2 RESERVOIR Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $70, 919. 22 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__________ _________ __ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------- 70, 919. 22 Net total expenditures _____________---------- _________ 70, 919. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------- ___ _ 49, 080.78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ __ 120, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 157 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work____... ..............-------.... ____-------- $1, 137. 29 $49, 460. 71 $20, 321. 22 Cost of maintenance ___ _ .......... .... ...... Total expended ...-- ---- ___ _______________ 1,137.29 47, 525. 66 22, 256.27 Alloted... ------------------ ------- 8, 000. 00 1----- 102, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--- ---- - ----- $71, 337. 05 Gross amount expended __________-----__ __- 22, 256. 27 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_---... ------.. 49, 080. 78 Amount to be alloted in fiscal year 1948__--- 15, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 __-... 64, 080. 78 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ ----- _-_----__ __ -___8, 085, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1947, for new work 1-------------------------------- 125, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR WEST RIVER RESERVOIRS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___- -.-- ... $276, 094. 77 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ___ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 276, 094. 77 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ___________ - _ 10. 20 Net total expenditures-___________________-______ 276, 084. 57 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-------------------------- 91, 915. 43 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 368, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work________. ___ Cost of maintenance....----------------- _ _________ . --. $123, 541. 37 ------------ - $2, 435. 77 .-------- - --. $106, 811. 32 -- --- $33, 306. 31 ---- Total expended .____........ ___. -- -_ 118, 117. 73 7, 959. 74 103, 304. 26 36, 702. 84 Allotted ..............------------------------.. $180, 000-------------- 6, 000. 00 172, 000. 00 _ . . Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ __ ___ - ___-___ $128, 618. 27 Gross amount expended__ __ _______-________ ___ 36, 702. 84 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_____--- ___-------91, 915. 43 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-----------------------_ 10. 20 Balance available June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 91, 905. 23 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948--------------------- 25, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 -_____ 116, 905. 23 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1--11 158 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ---------------- $16, 175, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1------------ ___ 175, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of availablA funds. 72. SURRY MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The site of the Surry Mountain Dam is on the Ashuelot River, about 34.6 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River and 5 miles north of Keene, N. H. The reservoir will extend upstream about 3 miles. Existing project.--This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam 1,670 feet long at its crest, rising 86 feet above the stream bed, and providing a total storage capacity of 32,500 acre- feet. The spillway consists of an open side channel with a low con- crete weir 337.5 feet long, with a discharge capacity of 40,900 cubic feet per second. The outlet consists of a 10-foot-diameter tunnel 383 feet long. Control is accomplished by gates mechanically operated, through a shaft, from a house above. The drainage area controlled is approximately 100 square miles. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,397,000 for construction and $355,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocations, a total of $1,752,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $18,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Acquisition of land within the reservoir area was completed. Contracts for instal- lation of safety features and for heating system in operating house were awarded. The costs for new work were $3,332.25. Maintenance: Work consisted of painting; periodic checking of gates and operating equipment; and general maintenance work. The costs for maintenance were $15,056.44. Reservoir operation: Three minor floods with discharges exceeding 800 cubic feet per second were modified by the operation of the res- ervoir. Water stored in the reservoir reached a maximum of 13,500 acre-feet or 42 percent of the total available storage capacity, in April 1947. Total costs during the fiscal year were $18,388.69. Expenditures were $17,899.22. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is practically complete. Work remaining to complete the project consists of instal- lation of heating system in the operating house; construction of safety features; construction of a garage and utility building; surface treat- ment to access road and road on top of dam; and clearing the reservoir area of floatable materials. FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 159 Total costs for the project have been $1,733,722.14, of which $1,669,- 306.50 was for new work and $64,415.64 for maintenance. Expendi- tures have been $1,732,906.93. In addition, $104,708.83 from funds allotted for the development of the general comprehensive plan for flood control in the Connecticut River Basin was applied to prelim- inary explorations, surveys, and designs of this project. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $49,793.07 plus $29,100 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $78,893.07, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947----------------------------- $815. 21 New work: Installation of heating system for operating house; con- struction of fencing and safety features; plans and specifications for garage and utility building; and continuation of reservoir clearing_ 45, 693. 50 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation, repairs, improvements, surfacing roads, and sedimentation surveys-_--- 32, 384. 36 Total for all work_------------------------------ ----- 78, 893. 07 The additional sum of $59,800 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Completion of reservoir clearing and construction of a garage and utility building ---------------------------------- $37, 000 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation, repairs, improvements, and maintenance------------------------------------------22, 800 Total for all work -------------------------------------- 59, 800 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $1, 669, 306. 50 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ 64, 415. 64 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 1, 733, 722. 14 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 815. 21 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 1, 732, 906. 93 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947- _ ------------------------ 49, 793. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------_ 1, 782, 700. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---------------_ 18, 120. 44 $62, 280. 46 $25, 981.31 $3, 399. 02 $3, 332. 25 Cost of maintenance--------------............. 10, 309. 33 7, 797.06 14, 652.46 16, 344. 96 15, 056. 44 Total cost .......----------------- 28, 429. 77 70, 077. 52 40, 633.77 19, 743. 98 18, 388. 69 Total expended__.-----. ------ - 79, 786. 98 69, 588. 30 41, 090. 15 25, 300. 33 17, 899. 22 Allotted_---------- - - -_____.__.__ -3, 300. 00 68, 000. 00 11, 000.00 38, 500. 00 -3, 500.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------- $71, 192. 29 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment -------------- 3, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for----------------------- 67, 692. 29 160 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- $17, 899. 22 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------- 49, 793. 07 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------$815. 21 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--------- 6, 145. 00 6, 960. 21 Balance available June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 42,32. 86 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948_-----------------_ 29, 100. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948________ 71,'932. 86 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ___ ----- ____37, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1_______ __________ 37, 000. 00 For maintenance 1-__ ------------ - 22, 800. 00 Total --------------------------------- ----------- 59, 800. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 73. HONEY HILL RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, N. H. Location.-The site of the proposed Honey Hill Dam is on the South Branch of the Ashuelot River, about 5.6 miles above its junc- tion with the Ashuelot River, and 1 mile west of East Swanzey, N. H. The reservoir will extend up the South Branch of the Ashuelot River about 21/2 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam, approximately 2,200 feet long at its crest and rising 65 feet above the stream bed, providing a total storage capacity of 26,200 acre-feet. The spillway will be of the side channel type constructed in rock in the left abutment. The outlet will consist of a reinforced concrete conduit section approximately 320 feet long. Control will be accomplished by gates mechanically operated from an intake tower located at the upper end of the conduit. The drainage area controlled is approximately 70 square miles. There are no pro- visions for future raising or adaptation for the development of hydro- electric power. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordi- nated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,515,000 for construction and $854,000 for lands and damages, including highway and utilities relocation, a total of $2,369,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $13,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 724, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs and expenditures for new work were $772.82. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-Detailedplans are about 80 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and ex- penditures for new work have been $91,406.81. FLOOD CONTROL--NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 161 Proposed operations.-Fundsi expended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $4,143.19, will be applied to continuation of engi- neering studies, period September 1, 1947, to November 1, 1947. No additional funds are recommended for expenditure in fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__---------- .... -- 1 $91, 406. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------91, 406. 81 Net total expenditures_ _____ ------ 91, 406. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947---------------------------- 4, 143. 19 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------- 95, 550. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.. ....----------- ..... -------------- ..-----------$68, 378. 89 $22, 255.10 $772.82 Cost of maintenance ------------ ---------- Total expended . . ---.. .. _ __ - I_...- .... 67, 238. 47 23, 395. 52 772. 82 Allotted--- ..-------------- ---------------------------- 110,00.00 -14,450.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946________________________ $4, 916. 01 Gross amount expended_ 772. 82 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 4, 143. 19 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2, 273, 450. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 74. BIRCH HILL RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the Birch Hill Dam is on the Millers River, about 27.3 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River, and 1.3 miles northeast of South Royalston, Mass. The reservoir extends up the Millers River about 61/2 miles and up the Otter River about 3 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for an earth dam of rolled- fill construction, extending across the Millers River and overflow spill- way sections closing natural saddles in the right bank. The dam is 1,400 feet long and rises 56 feet above the river bed. The spillway weir consists of two concrete overflow sections, separated by a natural knoll and a short weir closing an abandoned railroad cut. The main spillway is approximately 810 feet long, the adjacent spillway 350 feet, and the small one 23 feet. The total discharge capacity is ap- proximately 57,000 cubic feet per second at a surcharge of 6 feet. The outlet works consist of an intake channel 1,500 feet long, with a bottom width of 70 feet; a gate structure with operating gatehouse directly above; and an outlet channel 1,150 feet long, with a botton width of 70 feet. The intake and gate-operating tower contain gates mechani- cally controlled from the operating house above. The gross drainage area controlled is approximately 175 square miles. The reservoir provides a storage capacity of 49,900 acre-feet at spillway crest. The 162 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 reservoir is operated as a unit of a.coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $1,245,950 for construction and $3,101;000 for lands and damages, including highway and railroad relocations, a total of $4,346,950 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $18,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-New work : Contracts for installation of safety features and heating system in operating house were awarded. Condemnation proceedings for the few remaining tracts of land within the reservoir area were continued. Relocation of State and county roads in the reservoir area was completed. Negotia- tions for the one remaining local road were practically complete. The costs for new work were $347,283.68. Maintenance: Work consisted of periodic checking of gates and op- erating equipment; general maintenance; and initiation of removal of a rock slide from the intake channel. The costs from regular funds for maintenance were $17,013.53. Reservoir operation: No operation for the control of floods was required. Total costs during the year from regular funds were $364,297.21. Expenditures were $446,167.10. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is practically complete. Work remaining to complete the project consists of comple- tion of land acquisition; clearing the reservoir area of flotable mate- rials; construction of operator's permanent quarters, garage and utility building; and installation of safety features and heating system for the operating house. Total costs for the project have been $3,987,778.51, of which $3,913,- '767.01 was for new work and $74,011.50 for maintenance. Expendi- tures have been $3,973,292.75. In addition, $11,039.83 from funds allotted for development of the general comprehensive plan for flood control in the Connecticut River Basin was applied to preliminary explorations, surveys, and designs of this project. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $206,707.25 plus $28,700 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $235,407.25, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947___----------------------- $14, 485. 76 New work: Installation of safety features and heating-------- $14, 610. 00 Acquisition of land and highways --------------- 134, 272. 99 Plans and specifications for operator's quarters, garage and utility building, and continuation of reservoir clearing- 38, 300. 00 -- _-.-- Total, new work__________ - .__- - - 187, 182. 99 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation, repairs, improve- ments, and sedimentation surveys---------- ----------------- 33, 738. 50 Total for all work----------.----------- .. . 235, 407. 25 FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 163 The additional sum of $246,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Construction of utility building, operator's quarters and garage, completion of reservoir clearing, and land acquisition .. $246, 000 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation, repairs, improve- ments and maintenance ___- ____ 22, 200 Total for all work ----------------- __ -------------------- 268, 200 The expenditure of these funds will complete the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ _ ------ $3, 913, 767. 01 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ ----- -- ---_ 74, 011. 50 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------3, 987, 778. 51 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947----- --------------- _ 14, 485. 76 Net total expenditures _____________________________ 3, 973, 292. 75 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 206, 707. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------4, 180, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work--------------- $69,936. 05 $71, 694. 49 $ 9, 919. 03 $240, 210. 53 $347, 283. 68 Cost of maintenance-- ....------------ 13,856. 19 11,330. 20 15, 138. 86 15, 400. 99 17, 013. 53 Total cost-- .--------------- 83, 792. 24 83, 024. 69 25, 057. 89 255, 611. 52 364, 297. 21 Total expended__ - ._------- _ 181,186. 59 98, 565. 78 28, 710. 65 159, 764. 99 446,167. 10 Allotted_ _________ ___-------- - -38,000. 00 -------------- 17,550. 00 98, 450. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ___ $652, 874. 35 Gross amount expended________________ ___ $447, 103. 31 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------- 936. 21 446, 167. 10 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------------------- 206, 707. 25 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------$14, 485. 76 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-- 134, 148. 11 148, 633. 87 Balance available June 30, 1947_ ... __-------- -- -- _ 58, 073. 38 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948--------------------- 28, 700. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-------- 86, 773. 38 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ____-------- ---------------------- _ 246, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work __ __ - - - - - - - - - - - -- _ _- - - - - _ 246, 000. 00 For maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - 22, 200. 00 Total -------------------------------------------- _ 268, 200. 00 'Exclusive of available funds. 164 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 75. TULLY RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.--The site of the Tully Dam is on the Tully River, about 3.9 miles above its junction with the Millers River, and 1 mile north of Fryville, Mass. The reservoir will extend up the Tully River about 2 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam, 1,570 feet long at its crest and rising 62 feet abore the stream bed, providing a total storage capacity of 22,000 acre-feet. A spillway will be constructed on rock in a saddle located about 800 feet south of the left abutment of the dam. The outlet will consist of a 6-foot diameter tunnel approximately 243 feet long. Control will be accomplished by gates mechanically operated from a tower located at the upper end of the tunnel. The drainage area con- trolled is approximately 50 square miles. The design includes pro- visions for future raising and adaptation to the development of hydro- electric power. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecti- cut River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $1,233,800 for construction, and $337,500 for lands and damages, including highway and utilities relocation, a total of $1,571,300 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $12,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Acts approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract for the con- struction of the dam and appurtenant works, on a continuing basis, was awarded in February 1947 and construction was started in April 1947. Lands and rights-of-way were acquired as needed for construc- tion. The costs for new work were $122,245.20. Expenditures were $110,210.15. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-Constructionof the dam and appur- tenant works was about 8 percent complete. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of construction of dam and appurtenant works, construction of operator's quarters, reservoir clearing, land acquisition, and relocation of highways and utilities. Total costs have been $233,486.55, all for new work. Expenditures have been $220,- 399.27. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $538,600.73, plus $726,000 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948 will be applied to new work as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947------ ___ --------------------- $13, 087. 28 Continuing construction of dam and appurtemant works, land acquisition, and preparation of plans and specifications for road relocations. - - __ 1___------------___ 1, 251,- 513. 45 Total_--1----------------------------------------- 1, 264, 600. 73 The additional sum of $86,300 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of the dam and appurtenant works, highway and utility relocations and land acquisition. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 165 The work proposed for fiscal year 1949 will complete construction of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ __________________ $233, 486. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------___ 233, 486. 55 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------__ 13, 087. 28 Net total expenditures _ _ _ _ _ 220, 399. 27 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ ---------- 538, 600. 73 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_----_ _ 759, 000. 00 Fiscal 'year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 ... Cost of new work ________________ ______________ $6, 057. 14 $14,176. 71 $18, 187. 29 $122,245.20 Cost of maintenance -------------- -------------- ----------- ------------ ... Total expended....___....... _____- ... __ __ _ 5, 867. 91 14, 365. 94 17,135. 06 110, 210. 15 Allotted ---------------------------------------------- - -- 659, 000. 00 -- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ _________________________$648, 810. 88 Gross amount expended__________________________ ___ 110, 210. 15 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------538, 600. 73 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------_ $13, 087. 28 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- ____ 357, 723. 73 370, 811. 01 Balance available June 30, 1947______________________ 167, 789. 72 Amount to be alloted fiscal year 1948_________________________ 726, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-------- 893, 789. 72 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1__________________-- __-___________ 86, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949; for new work 1__________________________ ____ 86, 300. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 76. BARRE FALLS RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the proposed Barre Falls Dam is on the Ware River about 31.9 miles upstream from its confluence with the Swift River and about 4 miles east of Barre, Mass. The reservoir will extend approximately 4 miles up the Ware River, about 2 miles up the North Branch of the Ware River and about 2.5 miles up Steven Brook. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rock-fill dam approximately 885 feet long at its crest and rising 62 feet above the stream bed providing a flood control storage capacity of 24,300 acre-feet. A small dike at the dam site about 180 feet long and three larger dikes totaling 3,215 feet at the southern end of the Steven Brook arm of the reservoir, will be located at low points in the reservoir rim. The spillway, consisting of a concrete weir and 166 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 chute, will be located in the right abutment. A reinforced concrete conduit under the dam and on rock will be constructed as an outlet works and will be controlled by mechanically operated gates from a gate tower at the intake end. The drainage area controlled is 57 square miles. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordi- nated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. No provisions are made for the development of hydro- electric power. The estimated cost revised in 1947, is $1,802,000 for construction and $77,000 for lands and damages including highway relocation; a total of $1,879,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $10,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies in connection with the preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $35,104.14. Expenditures were $36,368.78. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans were 98 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $104,947.40. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $52.60 plus $20,000 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948 will be applied to prosecution of detailed plans and initiation of con- tract plans and specifications. The additional sum of $754,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for completion of the contract plans and specifications, acquisition of lands and rights-of-way, and initiation of construction of dam, on a continuing contract basis. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $104, 947. 40 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-----------104, 947. 40 Net total expenditures____ ____________-_____--_________ 104, 947. 40 TJnexpended balance June 30, 1947---------- ------ 52. 60 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------- 105, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work -------------- $1,489.57 $68, 353. 69 $35, 104. 14 Cost of maintenance.... ------- -- -------------- ---------- ------ -- --- Total expended-------------------------- -------------- - .948.92 -- 67, 629. 70 36, 368.78 Allotted--- -------------------------------------------- 55,000.00 50,000.00 - FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 167 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ - -________-___________ $36, 421. 38 Gross amount expended_ --- __.____----------__ 36, 368. 78 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_________ ------------ 52. 60 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948----------------------20, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948----------- 20, 052. 60 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ -___ -_ __________- -1, ___-__ 754, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949; for new work 1__ ___- __-- -____--_-- 754, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 77. WEST BROOKFIELD RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the proposed West Brookfield Dam is in the town of Brookfield, Mass., on the Quaboag River, about 20 miles above its junction with the Chicopee River at Palmer, Mass., and 16 miles west of Worcester, Mass. The reservoir will extend up the Quaboag River about 4 miles. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a rolled-fill earth dam 1,900 feet long at itscrest and rising 30 feet above the stream bed, providing a total storage capacity of 33,000 acre-feet. A reinforced concrete control structure with two truck-type gates to provide for normal river flow and five crest gates for spillway flood regulation will be constructed adjacent to the stream on the south bank. Control will be accomplished by hydraulically operated crest gates and mechanically operated truck gates. The drainage area con- trolled is approximately 95.6 square miles. The design includes no provisions for adaptation to the development of hydroelectric power. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act $3,346,000 for lands and damages including highway and utilities relocation,'a total of $5,299,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $26,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 724, 76th Cong., 3d sess.). Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operation and results during fiscal year.-Engineeringstudies in connection with preparation of detailed plans were continued. The costs for new work were $4,034.20. Expenditures were $4,035.34. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Detailed plans were 40 percent complete. No construction work has been done. Total costs and expenditures for new work have been $67,154.11. Proposed operations.-None. Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $10.845.89, will be revoked 168 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $67, 154. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 7, 154. 11 6----------- Net total expenditures___---------____-_______-______ 67, 154. 11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_------____- 10, 845. 89 -__-_____ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------__ 78, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_______________ ______________-- -- $41, 074. 04 $22, 045. 87 $4, 034. 20 Cost of maintenance ------ - - --- ------ - ---- -- - - ------------ Total expended------------------ __ ---- _______________________ 38,973.14 24,145.63 4,035.34 Allotted----- ------------------- ---------- -------- -- 90,000.00 -12,000.00-$ Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------_ $14, 881. 23 Gross amount expended _-------------------------------- 4, 035. 34 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ---------------- _ 10, 845. 89 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1______________ ____---- _______ 5, 221, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 78. KNIGHTVILLE RESERVOIR, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-The site of the Knightville Dam is on the Westfield River, about 27.5 miles above its junction with the Connecticut River and 4 miles north of the town of Huntington, Mass. The reservoir extends up the Westfield River about 6 miles and up the Little River about 1 mile. Existing project.-This project provides for the construction of a hydraulic-fill earth dam, 1,600 feet long at the crest line; including 400 feet of spillway, rising 160 feet above the stream bed and provid- ing a total storage capacity of 49,000 acre-feet. The outlet consists of a 16-foot diameter tunnel approximately 605 feet long. Control is accomplished by gates mechanically operated from a tower located at the intake end of the tunnel. The drainage area controlled is approxi- mately 164 square miles. Provision has been made for future installa- tion of penstocks for the development of hydroelectric power. The reservoir is operated as a unit of a coordinated reservoir system for the control of floods in the Connecticut River Basin, The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $2,366,000 for construction and $874,000 for lands and damages, including highway relocations, a total of $3,240,000 for new work. The estimated cost for annual maintenance (operating and care) is $18,700. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, and June 28, 1938 (H. Doc. 455, 75th Cong., 2d sess.). FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 169 Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-New work: Contract for installation of safety features was awarded. Condemnation proceed- ings for the few remaining tracts of land within the reservoir area were continued. The costs for new work were $3,065.57. Maintenance : Work consisted of painting; periodic checking of gates and operating equipment; and grading and seeding. The costs for maintenance were $15,787.34. Reservoir operation: Three minor floods with discharges exceeding 6,000 cubic feet per second were modified by the operation of the reser- voir. Water stored in the reservoir reached a maximum of 8,200 acre- feet, or 16 percent of the total available storage capacity, in April 1947. Total costs during the fiscal year from regular funds were $18,852.91, Expenditures were $18,424.31. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is practically complete. Work remaining to complete the project consists of comple- tion of land acquisition ; construction of operator's permanent quarters, garage, and utility building; clearing reservoir area of floatable mate- rials; installation of heating system in operating house; and construc- tion of safety features. Total costs for the project have been $3,163,901.68, of which $3,098,- 974.97 was for new work and $64,926.71 for maintenance. Expendi- tures have been $3,163,116.34. In addition, $105,798.28 from funds al- lotted for the development of the general comprehensive plan for flood control in the Connecticut River Basin was applied to preliminary explorations, surveys, and designs of this project. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $75,633.66 plus $26,500 to be allotted in fiscal year 1948, a total of $102,133.66, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947 _ $785. 34 New work: Acquisition of rights-of-way and land and reservoir clearing_ ----------------------------- $59, 175. 03 Installation of heating system; construction of fencing and safety features; and plans and specifications for operator's permanent quarters, garage, and utility building and parking area---. 11, 850. 00 71, 025. 03 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation, repairs, improvements 71, and maintenance, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948 __________ 30, 323. 29 Total for all work _______________-____________ _ 102, 133. 66 The additional sum of $97,700 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Completion of reservoir clearing and construction of an operator's quarters, garage, and utility building _-------__------_ $70, 000 Maintenance (operating and care): Operation, repairs, improvements and maintenance ------------------------------------------ 27, 700 Total for all work----------------------------------------- 97, 700 170 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------___ ----- ___-- ___ $3, 098, 974. 97 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_- -____ _ ___----_ 64, 926. 71 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 3, 163, 901. 68 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------- _-----_ 785. 34 Net total expenditures__ -------------- - -_______ 3, 163, 116. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ______________----------- 75, 633. 66 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 3, 238, 750. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work___............... $116,649. 65 $25, 250. 17 -------------- $2, 585. 74 $3, 065. 57 Cost of maintenance.........-------------- 12, 255. 48 8, 136. 45 $10, 071. 69 13, 444. 74 15, 787. 34 Total cost--....---------__ 128, 905. 13 33, 38o. 62 10, 071. 69 16, 030. 48 18, 852. 91 Total expended.....-_ _____ 173, 070. 92 38, 345. 44 9, 992. 61 16, 030. 13 18, 424. 31 ___ Allotted-__-------- --- 5, 700. 00 -16, 000. 00 2, 550. 00 24, 000. 00 3, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_____.---------- -------- $90, 557. 97 Amount allotted during fiscal year__ -----.-------- 3, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 94, 057. 97 Gross amount expended_ -__------------------------ 18, 424. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 75, 633. 66 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_ _ ------- -- $785. 34 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----------6, 884. 00 7, 669. 34 Balance available June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 67, 964. 32 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948 --------------- 26, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .. __.--- 94, 464. 32 Amount (estimated) required to be apprpriated for completion of existing project 1' ____----------------------------- - 70, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: 1 - - -- - - -- - - -- - For new work ___ - - - - - - - - - __ 70, 000 For maintenance 1 _ _-------------------------------_ 27, 700 Total---------------------------- --------------- 97, 700 1Exclusive of available funds. 79. NORTHAMPTON, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Northampton, Mass., is located in Hampshire County, on the west bank of the Connecticut River, 94 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for closing off the valley of the Mill River within the town limits and the diversion of Mill River through a canal to the Connecticut River via Ox Bow Lake south of town; and a pumping station for the disposal of interior drainage. The improvement involved the construction of two closing dikes consisting of approximately 5,000 feet of levee in the eastern por- tion of town along the Connecticut River extending from high ground FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 171 at Pomeroy Terrace across the bed of the Mill River to high ground west of United States Highway No. 5, and 1,900 feet of levee and 500 feet of flood wall along the eastern bank of the Mill River in the western portion of town; a diversion canal approximately 10,500 feet long, of which 2,700 feet is riprapped, to carry the flow of Mill River and a combined concrete bridge and drop structure and a smaller concrete bridge; a pumping plant; three'stop-log structures, and appurtenant drainage structures. The levees and walls are designed to protect against a flood, greater than any of record, reduced by the approved plan of 20 reservoirs. The levee and wall grades are at all points above the maximum stage of the greatest flood of record, that of March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1941, is $960,000 for construction and $150,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized existing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $259,658.36 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work was continued on preparation of "as built" drawings. Costs from regular funds for new work were $103.33. Expenditures were $106.21. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was practically complete. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of "as built" drawings. Total costs and expenditures of the project have been $280,000 from Public Works Administration funds and $677,- 869.73 from regular funds, a total of $957,869.73, all for new work. Proposed operations.-Fundsunexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $2,130.27, will be applied to completion of "as built" drawings, period July 1, 1947, to June 30, 1948. The work described above will complete the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947______--- ________- -___ 1 $957, 869. 73 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------- 1957, 869. 73 Net total expenditures _---------- ------ - - - --- ___ 1957, 869. 73 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947____--------- -- ___-___ 12, 130. 27 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------- 960, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_____------_ -__--------- _________- -- $3, 234. 64 $224. 21 $103. 33 Cost of maintenance------------------ ------ -------------- -------------- ------------- Total expended _ __ ____ ... _........ ____ ____________- 3, 111. 50 344. 47 106. 21 Allotted-- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946____------------------------- $2, 236. 48 Gross amount expended_--------- ---- ___ 106. 21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------_ 2,130. 27 1 Includes $280,000 Public Works funds. 172 , REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 80. HOLYOKE, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Holyoke, Mass., is located in Hampden County on the west bank of the Connecticut River, 85 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and concrete flood walls, consisting of the following features: Approximately 400 feet of earth levee and approximately 5,600 feet of concrete flood wall along the Connecticut River, extending from the Holyoke Water Power Co. dam southerly to high ground near Mosher Street; about 10,000 feet of concrete flood wall along the Connecticut River, from high ground near Appleton Street southerly to the existing Springdale levee, including a concrete flood wall along both banks of a power canal, the level of which is below flood grade; 6 pumping plants for the disposal of interior drainage; 17 stop-log structures; 20 gate structures for inlet and out- let works of existing power developments; and appurtenant drainage structures. The levees and walls are designed to protect against a flood, greater than any of record, reduced by the approved plan of 20 reservoirs. The levee and wall grades are at all points above the maximum stage of the greatest flood of record, that of March 1986. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938, and modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. The estimated cost of new work, revised in 1947, is $3,350,000 for construction and $150,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized existing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $344,236.87 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. In addition, $3,355.70 was contributed by the city of Holyoke to cover cost of relocation of poles of the Holyoke Water Power Co. and connecting certain inter- secting city sewers with the project drainage system. An additional $17,600 has been contributed by the city of Holyoke to cover the cost of miscellaneous work desired by the city, to be built in conjunction with work now under construction. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract for the con- struction of the protection works in the area south of Mosher Street, on a continuing basis, was awarded in April 1947 and construction was started in May 1947. Necessary rights-of-way have been fur- nished by local authorities. A manual of instructions for the main- tenance and operation of the completed portions was issued. The costs for new work from regular funds were $49,721.88. Expenditures were $54,986.62. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The construction work authorized under the existing project is about 50 percent complete. Construction work remaining to be done consists of completion of concrete flood walls and two pumping stations in the area south of Mosher Street and construction of storage shelters for stop-logs for the areas north and south of Mosher Street. Plans for the stop-log storage shelters are in a preliminary stage. Total costs have been $610,000 from Public Works Administration funds and $685,523.50 from regular funds, a total of $1,295,523.50 FLOOD CONTROL NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 173 from Federal funds, all for new work. In addition, costs of $3,355.70 were met by funds contributed by the city of Holyoke. Expenditures from Federal funds have been $1,299,593.88, of which $610,000 was expended from Public Works Administration funds and $689,593.88 from regular funds. Expenditures from contributed funds were $3,355.70. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,180,956.12 plus accounts receivable amounting to $3,361.97, a total of $1,184,318.09, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_------- -- -- ------------- $5, 717. 43 Construction of concrete flood walls, gate structures, and pumping stations under continuing contract, procurement of pumps, motors, valves and piping to be installed under the construction contract, and flag and inspection service on railroads-_ __ _ 1, 178, 600. 66 Total------------------------------------------ 1, 184, 318. 09 The additional sum of $755,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 to continue construction of the flood walls and pumping stations initiated under the continuing contract. Cost and financial summary U. S. FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_------------------- 1 $1, 295, 523. 50 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 1 1, 295, 523. 50 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947------------------------- 6, 425. 84 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_----------------------- 1, 301, 949. 34 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------- -------------- 3, 361. 97 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 , 305, 311731 1---------------- Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 - - - 5, 717. 43 Net total expenditures_---------------------------- 1' 1, 299, 593. 88 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 1, 180, 956. 12 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-----------1 2, 480, 550. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-.... -- - - -...... . $540. 27 $60, 835. 27 $105, 286. 88 $49, 721. 88 Cost of maintenance - - _ . ------ -------------- .---- ------------- - ----- ---- Total expended------- ---- 422. 75 54, 477. 04 110, 568. 27 54, 986. 62 Allotted_ --------------.... _ _..---- __ 22, 000. 00 28, 000. 00 1, 319, 550. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 --- ---------- $1, 235, 942. 74 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ Amount to be accounted for - ---- _ 1, 235, 942. 74 _ _ Gross amount expended---------------------------------- 54, 986. 62 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 1, 180, 956. 12 1 Includes $610,000 Public Works funds. In addition, the City of Holyoke has contributed $20,955.70 toward construction of the project.. 766707-48 pt. 1, vol. 1--12 174 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $5, 717. 43 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------ 969, 365. 04 $975, 082. 47 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------_ 205, 873. 65 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------------------- 3, 361. 97 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ------------ 209, 235. 62 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 855, 750. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended -in fiscal year ending - ____- __ - June 30, 1949, for new work 2_ _________ ____ 755, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 81. SPRINGDALE, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Springdaleis in the southern portion of the city of Hol- yoke, Mass., in Hampden County, on the west bank of the Connecti- cut River, 85 miles from the mouth and forms an integral part of the protection for the South End section of Holyoke. Existing project.-The plan of improvement involves the recon- struction of approximately 4,200 feet of earth dike crossing an existing outfall pressure conduit and the construction of a pumping station. Approximately 550 feet of the dike will be replaced by a concrete flood wall. The dike will provide protection against a flood greater than any of record, reduced by the approved plan of 20 reservoirs. The grades are at all points above the maximum stage of the greatest flood of record, that of March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 724, 76th Cong., ad sess.). The estimated cost of the work revised in 1947, is $788,000 for construction, and $57,000 for lands and damages. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. In addition, $8,400 has been contributed by the city of Holyoke to cover the cost of miscel- laneous work desired by the city, to be built in conjunction with work now under construction. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract for the con- struction of the protection works, on a continuing basis, was awarded in April 1947 and construction was started in May 1947. The work has been integrated with the project for the construction of the flood walls and pumping stations in the area south of Mosher Street, Holy- oke, Mass., and the two jobs are being prosecuted under a single con- struction contract. Necessary rights-of-way have been furnished by local authorities. The costs for new work from regular funds were $16,176.94. Expenditures were $10,698.83. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were com- plete. Construction work is about 10 percent complete. Total costs for new work from regular funds have been $66,790.88. Expenditures have been $61,263.25. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $334,136.75 plus $70,000 to be allotted in fiscal year' 1948, a total of $404,136.75 will be applied to new work as follows: FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 175 Accounts payable to June 30, 1947_ ___ __ __ $5, 527. 63 Construction of concrete flood wall and pumping station and re- construction of earth dike under continuing contract, procure- ment of pumps, motors, valves and piping for installation in the pumping station _____________-_____------398, 609. 12 Total--------------------------------- ---- ----- 404, 136. 75 The additional sum of $315,300 can be profitably expended on new work during fiscal year 1949 to complete the dike, wall, and pumping station initiated under the continuing contract. The work proposed for fiscal year 1949 will complete construction of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ __ ._ 1$66, 790. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_--- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 66, 790. 88 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1940 ____- ________- ___--_ 5, 527. 63 Net total expenditures 1, 263. 25 6------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1947---- --------------- ___ 334, 136. 75 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------_ --- 395, 400. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-.........---....--------- - $7, 207. 11 $24, 211. 87 $19, 194. 96 $16, 176. 94 Cost ofmaintenance -------- - ----------------- ---------- ------ --------- ------------- Total expended-----.........----------..... ...-------------- 6, 735. 89 24, 068. 61 19, 759. 92 10, 698. 83 Allotted.........------------------------- $10, 000 13, 000. 00 23, 000. 00 349, 400. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_______ _____________ _ $344, 835. 58 Gross amount expended_ -__- - - --------- ___--------10, 698. 83 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ ----------- _ 334, 136. 75 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------$5, 527. 63 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- ____ 256, 096. 62 261, 624. 25 Balance available June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 72, 512. 50 Amount to be allotted in fiscal year 1948_ -- ------------ _ 70, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948- __ 142, 512. 50 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2 -------------------------- 315, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 2---- ----------- 315, 300. 00 1Does not include $8,400 contributed by the city of Holyoke, Mass., toward construction of the project. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 82. OHtICOPEE, CONNECTICUT RIVER BASIN, MASS. Location.-Chicopee, Mass., is located in Hampden County on the east bank of the Connecticut River, 80 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system of levees and flood walls, approximately 25,700 feet in length, extending along the Connecticut River and north and south banks of the Chicopee River, which flows into the Connecticut 176 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 River in the southern section of town, and pumping stations for the disposal of interior drainage. The protection system consists of two short sections of dike in the Willimansett section in the extreme north- ern portion of the city; 20,200 feet of levee extending from high ground about 2 miles below the Willimansett bridge downstream along the Connecticut River and up the north bank of the Chicopee River to high ground above the Boston & Maine Railroad bridge; 3,200 feet of flood walls and 1,500 feet of levee along the south bank of the Chicopee River and Connecticut River from high ground above the highway bridge over the Chicopee River to high ground north of the highway bridge over the Connecticut River; three stop-log structures; six pumping stations, and appurtenant drainage structures. The levees and walls are designed to protect against a flood, greater than the greatest flood of record, that of March 1936. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28' 1938. The estimated cost of the new work, revised in 1946, is $1,678,000 for construction and $500,000 for lands and damages. In addition to the authorized exist- ing project, supplementary work with relief labor has been undertaken at a cost of $168,677.26 pursuant to the provisions of the Emergency Relief Act approved June 21, 1938. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operationsconsisted of completion of a manual of instructions for maintenance and operation of the flood-protection works. Costs and expenditures for new work from regular funds were $29.24. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project is approxi- mately 85 percent complete. Work remaining to be done consists of the completion of design and construction of the dike in the Willimansett section and the Charbonneau Terrace pumping station. Total costs and expenditures have been $295,000 from Public Works Administra- tion funds and $1,117,571.11 from regular funds, a total of $1,412,571.11 for new work. In addition, costs and expenditures of $385 apply to contributed funds. Proposed operations.-Funds unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $9,428.89, will be applied to completion of design of Willimansett section dike work and the Charbonneau Terrace pump- ing station. The additional sum of $256,000 can be profitably expended in fiscal year 1949 for construction of the Willimansett section dike work and the Charbonneau Terrace pumping station. The work proposed for fiscal year 1949 will complete construction of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ 1 $1, 412, 571. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 --------- 1, 412, 571. 11 Net total expenditures-- _______________________________ 1 1, 412, 571. 11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ___ 9, 428. 89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 1 1, 422, 000. 00, 1 Include&s$295,000 Public Works funds: in addition, the sum of $385 has been expended from contributed funds for new work. FLOOD CONTROL---NEW ENGLAND DIVISION 177 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 *Costof new work...---------------- $2, 375. 95 ........-------------- $2, 276. 84 $3, 082. 61 $29. 24 Cost of maintenance ... . .. ._ .... ... .... ------- . I-------------- -------------- _... Total expended....---- ...-------------- 53, 89 338. 2,206.01 44 3,153. 24 29. A llotted -- - - - - - - - - I-- - - --............ -- - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ - - -- $9, 458. 13 r maintenance only. 2 Recommended for abandonment in H. Doe. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess. 8Completed. 6. PLANT ALLOTMENT, MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1947__--------_------------- $109, 958. 01 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_----------------------------- 109, 958. 01 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ------------------- 6, 360. 49 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-- -- ------ 116, 318. 50 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 - 8, 679. 92 Net total expenditures _ _ _ __ _ 107, 638. 58 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_--------------------------- 33, 636. 89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ 141, 275. 47 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Total expended.....--------------- -$29, 011. 53 -$27, 537. 27 -$35, 359. 01 $2, 837. 80 -$17, 908. 27 Allotted ....--------------------------------------------- 129, 000. 00 --------------- 3,148. 35 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ __---------- $18, 876. 97 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ---------- _. 3, 148. 35 Net amount to be accounted for Gross amount expended ----------------------- $160, 392. 24 $----------------------- 15, 728. 62 --- Less reimbursed expenditures____-_ _------- 178, 317. 58 -17, 908. 27 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-------- _ 33, 636. 89 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 --------.... 8, 679. 92 Balance available June 30, 1947- ------------- ___ _ 24, 956. 97 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947---------------------------- 6, 360. 49 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947---------_ -- 31, 317. 46 1068 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Hatchie River, Miss. and Tenn., River and Harbor Act, in the interest of navigation and July 24, 1946. flood control.' Hatchie River and tributaries, Mis- Rivers and Harbors Com- sissippi and Tennessee, for im- niittee resolution, July provement of Tuscumbia River in 10, 1946. interest of navigation and flood control.' Loosahatchie River, Tenn., from its River and Harbor Act, mouth to the O. K. Robertson Rd. Mar. 2, 1945. and inc:uding the area west of the Illinois Central R. R. and north of Wolf River, to extend navigation facilities of Memphis Harbor. Mississippi River, for safe and ade- Commerce Committee S. 51, 80th Apr. 24,1947_ Favorable. quate harbor development in vicin- resolution, Oct. 17, 1945. C on g., ity of Memphis, Tenn. 1st sess. Mississippi River at West Memphis, Rivers and Harbors Act,---------------------- Ark., with a view to the construe- July 24, 1946. tion of a harbor. Wolf River (Memphis Harbor), Tenn. Rivers and Harbors Com- _--------............-- mittee resolution, Sept. 18, 1945. 1 Field report being prepared by Mississippi River Commission. 7. MEMPHIS, WOLF RIVER, AND NONCONNAH CREEK, TENN. Location.-The work covered by this project lies within and adjacent to the city of Memphis in Shelby County, Tenn., on the left bank of Wolf River and the right bank of Nonconnah Creek from the con- fluence of these streams with the Mississippi River upstream for approximate distances of 10 and 4 miles, respectively. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Tennessee, scale 1: 500,000, and Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, scale 1: 62,500 and 1: 500,000.) Existing project.--The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a system (eight sections) of levees, flood walls, and bank protection, consisting of the following features: About 22,200 feet of earth levee and two concrete railroad floodgates along the right bank of Nonconnah Creek, extending from high ground near Tennessee Chute south of Riverside Park to high ground at Bodley Avenue east of Prospect Street; about 14,200 feet of concrete flood wall and 32,050 feet of earth levee along the left bank of Wolf River, extending from downtown Memphis to high ground near Douglass Park; construction of six new pumping stations and eight storage reservoirs with appurte- nant works for the disposal of interior drainage; the construction of a culvert under North Bellevue Boulevard near Cypress Creek for the enlargement of the Cypress Creek Reservoir. The project will provide protection, with 3 feet freeboard, for the city of Memphis and adjacent areas against a Mississippi River flood of 54.5 feet stage, or 4.1 feet higher than the maximum flood of record, which occurred in February 1937. The project was adopted by the Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, and so modified by the War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 28, 1939, that the cost of providing pumping stations and outlet works for interior drainage shall be borne by the United States, and further amended by the Flood FLOOD CONTROL--MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1069 Control Act approved July 24, 1946, to increase the total estimated cost of the project by $1,500,000. The estimated cost of construction is $10,500,000. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. General assur- ances given by the city of Memphis and Shelby County, Tenn., were approved by the Secretary of War on August 2, 1938. The rights-of- way for flood-protection works along Nonconnah Creek were accepted on March 29, 1939. The rights-of-way for the section 4 levee, Cypress Creek pumping station and Cypress Creek Reservoir were accepted on August 27, 1940; for section 2, Wolf River levee, and section 3, Wolf River flood wall, were accepted December 4, 1941; for Fairfax Creek pumping station were accepted February 7, 1947; and for May Street pumping station were accepted May 6, 1947. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Planning and design were continued during the year for sections of the project not yet completed. Construction of section 3 flood wall started and was approximately 48.8 percent complete on June 30, 1947. Construction of bank restoration and bank protection along sections 2 and 3 was started. However, completion of work has been deferred until lower river stages prevail. The work was approximately 60 percent complete on June 30, 1947. Construction of section 2 levee and May Street pumping station was initiated. The costs for the year were $419,182.84, and the expenditures were $404,855.28, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plansand specifications were com- pleted for section 6 levee, reservoirs, and conduits. Construction of section 3 flood wall was approximately 48.8 percent complete. Con- struction of bank restoration and bank protection along sections 2 and 3 was approximately 60 percent complete. Construction of section 9 levee and May Street pumping station was initiated. Bids for Fairfax pumping station were opened April 10, 1947, but were rejected. Plans for section 7 levee, reservoirs, and pipe line were approximately 95 percent complete. Plans prepared by contract for the Marble Bayou and Workhouse Bayou pumping stations were under revision. Sections 8 and 4 levees, Nonconnah and Cypress Creek pumping stations, Nonconnah Reservoir and North Bellevue Boulevard culvert have been turned over to local interests for maintenance and operation. The total costs to June 30, 1947, were $4,287,738.14, and the total expenditures were $4,272,599'.59, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $1,604,107.41, plus an allotment of $1,052,000, made in August 1947, a total of $2,656,107.41, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $19, 779. 81 New work: Completion of detailed plans and design and specifications, including field investigations on remaining items _ _ - __ Completion of section 2 levee; section 2 bank restoration and 30, 727. 60 protection works; section 3 flood wall; and May St. pump- ing station__---------------------------------------- 473, 441.00 Construction of section 6 and 7 levees; and Fairfax, Workhouse Bayou, and Marble Bayou pumping stations --- .--- 2, 132, 159. 00 Total--..-.--.--------_ 2, 656, 107. 41 766707---48-pt. 1, vol. 1-68 1070 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Additional funds in the amount of $1,140,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for the construction by contract of subsection 1-D levee, subsection 1-E flood wall and section 5 flood wall. Cost and financial summary _ Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_____________________ $4, 287, 738. 14 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------4, 287, 738. 14 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947__-- -------- _----4, 634. 26 Net total cost ot June 30, 1947-__ __________-____ 4, 292, 372. 40 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------ 19, 779. 81 Net total expenditures __ ____ _ __--________- 4, 272, 592. 59 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------ 1, 604, 107. 41 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 5, 876, 700. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work--------------.. ... $515, 958. 41 $211, 863. 52 $57, 122. 20 $43, 802. 95 $419, 182. 84 Cost of maintenance_... __--- -------------- _____ Total expended--....---. _.- - 327, 835. 62 234, 151. 75 73, 633. 31 43, 118. 06 404, 855. 28 Allotted ....................-------------------------- -------------- 23, 000.00 1,898,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_- _ _ _-- --- ____________ $2, 008, 962. 69 Gross amount expended ---------------------- $407, 571. 14 Less reimbursed expenditures------------------- 2, 715. 86 404, 855. 28 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------- 1, 604. 107. 41 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1947------------- $8, 565. 55 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-- 341, 661. 19 350, 226. 74 Balance available June 30, 1947--------------------- 1, 253, 880. 67 --------------------------- Amount allotted in August 1947__ 1, 052, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948__---- 2, 305, 880. 67 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 _____-________ 3, 571, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work ----------- 1, 140, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 8. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, as amended by the Flood Control Acts approved August 11, 1939, August 18, 1941, and July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $1,000,000 from the flood-control appropriations for any one fiscal year for the removal of accumulated snags and other debris from, and the clearing FLOOD CONTROL-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1071 and straightening of channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of flood control; provided that not more than $50,000 shall be allotted for this purpose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. Funds were made available during the fiscal years 1946 and 1947 for snagging and clearing on the following streams in the Memphis district: Mayfield Creek, Ky.; Obion River tributaries, Tennessee, and Hatchie River tributaries, Tennessee. Channel clearance, consisting of removal of snags, drift, and other debris by hired labor and Government plant, was accomplished during the fiscal year 1947 as follows: Mayfield Creek, Ky _______________ ____ 5.0 miles. Obion River tributaries, Tennessee --------- 16.1 miles. Hatchie River tributaries, Tennessee--------Government plant and hired labor forces being mobilized during latter part of June 1947. Summary of stream-clearing cost and expenditures: Fiscal year 1947 Stream Cost Expenditures Mayfield Creek, Ky --------------------------------------------- $25, 000. 00 $25, 000. 00 Obion River tributaries, Tennessee ----------------------------------- 66, 263. 70 60, 909. 59 Hatchie River tributaries, Tennessee.-- . ----------------------------- ..-. . 2, 952.34 722. 29 Total..---...-------- ------------------ --------- --- 94, 216. 04 86, 631.88 Total channel clearance work performed to June 30, 1947, in the Memphis district is as follows: Miles Hatchie River (and its tributaries), Tennessee and Mississippi .-----148. 25 Obion River (and its tributaries), Tennessee ----------------------- 208. 88 Mayfield Creek, Ky ------------------------------------------- 5. 00 The total costs to June 30, 1947, were $374,842.35, of which $334,- 842.35 was from regular funds and $40,000 from Emergency Relief funds. The total expenditures were $367,258.19. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, amounting to $88,368.12, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to the payment of expenses incurred under this heading on the Obion River tributaries and Hatchie River tributaries. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------1 $374, 842. 35 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ----------- 374, 842. 35 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_- -- - - - - - - - _ 62. 34 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ------------- 374, 904. 69 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_-----------_ ------ _ 7, 646. 50 Net total expenditures --- - ------- - 367, 258. 19 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947____----_____ - _____ -- __ 88, 368. 12 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ - 455, 626. 31 1 Includes $40,000 from Emergency Relief funds. 1072 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work --------------- ....... $33, 245. 99 .._........... .. ... ........... $94, 216. 04 Cost of maintenance . --------- ------------- ------- -- -------------- ------------- ---------- Total expended----------------- 36, 019. 71 $3. 81-- . _ 86, 631. 88 Allotted------------------------ 13, 000. 00 -5, 285. 78 -------------- $25, 000 150, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ----------- $25, 000. 00 Amount allotted during fiscal year_____----- 150, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for__----- -- ___ ____---- 175, 000. 00 Gross amount expended__ ________-------- $87, 339. 97 Less reimbursed expenditures_ ------------- _ 708. 09 86, 631. 88 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 88, 368. 12 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-------------_ --------- 7, 771. 38 Balance available June 30, 1947_ ___-_--- -__-- 80, 596. 74 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947___ ____ __62. 34 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------- 80, 659. 08 9. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work, or in the repair or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood. Pursuant to this act, $25,000 was allotted to the Memphis district in June 1943 and $108,350 during fiscal year 1944. The following emergency work was accomplished during the fiscal year 1944: Strengthening Tennemo-Booth's Point roadway embank- ment involving placement of 190,375 cubic yards of earth; protection of Tennemo-Booth's Point roadway embankment; protection of Spur Dike levee station 5/5 + 00, Tiptonville-Obion River levee; and emer- gency flood protection on Memphis, Wolf River, and Nonconnah Creek, Tenn., project. In addition, expenditures were made in the amount of $25,000 for costs incurred during the floods of May and June 1943. During the fiscal year 1945, emergency work was accomplished on strengthening Tennemo-Booth's Point roadway embankment involv- ing 49,221 cubic yards of earth. No costs were incurred during the year, and there were no expendi- tures. The total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1947, were $132,138.95. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------------------ $132, 138. 95 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 132, 138. 95 Net total expenditures--- -132, 138. 95 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------- 132, 138. 95 FLOOD CONTROL--MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1073 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work -------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Cost of maintenance--------------.. $43. 25 $114, 697. 76 $17,397. 94:------------------------ Total expended..-------------------................ ---------- 98, 819. 50 33, 324. 51 -$5.06 Allotted.----------------------- 25, 000. 00 108, 350. 00 ------------------------- -$1, 211.05 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ _____----------------- $1, 211. 05 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_--------------- 1, 211. 05 10. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAW NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood- control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in the spring of 1943, of 1944, and again in 1945, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public No. 138, Seventy-eighth Con- gress, in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, Seventy- eighth Congress, and in the act approved July 5, 1945, Public Law No. 75, Seventy-ninth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,000, and $12,000,000, respectively, to be appropriated as emer- gency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, res- toration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Pursuant to these authorities, emergency work was accomplished during the fiscal year 1947 as follows: Emergency repairs to levees: Tennemo-Booth's Point. (Work completed during fiscal year 1946.) - -- - -- - -- - - - -_ _ - - -_-- -$18, 776. 57 Booth's Point (preliminary work)--- --- __-__ 310. 41 St. Francis River-Oak Donnick Floodway: The work con- sisted of placement of 200,680 cubic yards of earthwork, 137 cubic yards stone riprap, and 2 culverts (78,806 cubic yards of earthwork were placed during fiscal year 1945 at a cost of $36,964.22. No construction was performed during fiscal year 1946. The costs during fiscal year 1946 were $160.34) 121,874 cubic yards of earthwork and 137 cubic yards stone riprap were placed and 2 culverts were installed during fiscal year 1947. Total costs during the fiscal year were. 44, 591. 81 St. Francis River-St. Francis drainage district of Clay and Greene Counties, Ark.: The work consisted of emergency repairs to crevasse closures. The costs during the fiscal year were----------------------------------------------- 354. 05 St. Francis River-Elk chute drainage district: Closure of crevasse (work completed during fiscal year 1946) ....... 110. 62 White River-Woodruff, Monroe, and Prairie Counties, Ark.: The work consisted of the placement of 1,772,283 cubic yards of earthwork (1,445,638 cubic yards were placed during fiscal year 1946 at a cost of $451,803.55) 326,645 cubic yards were placed during the fiscal year 1947. Total costs during the fiscal year were_ - -_ 98, 707. 37 Mississippi River-Upper St. Francis levee district of Missouri: The work consisted of rain and wave wash repairs. Total costs during the fiscal year 1947 were _.__---- -.-.. 71, 534. 24 1074 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Emergency repairs to levees-Continued Mississippi River: The work consisted of the construction of permeable dikes and protective works across the levee bor- row pits in the vicinity of Ridgely, Tenn., and Delta, Miss. Total costs during the fiscal year were-- ---------------- $167, 760. 98 Surveys: Booth's Point to Obion River ---------------------------- 4, 436. 38 White River-Woodruff, Monroe, and Prairie Counties, Ark.. 3, 155. 70 Camp site and real-estate claims------------------------------ 65. 12 The total costs during the fiscal year were $372,250.11, and the ex- penditures were $452,655.39 for emergency flood control work. The total costs to June 30, 1947, were $1,614,469.33, and expendi- tures were $1,614,181.15. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, amounting to $24,119.35, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1948 to complete work now under way and to the payment of expenses incurred under this heading. Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 .... Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_-------------------- $1, 614, 469. 33 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947.---------- , 614, 469. 33 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--------_ - ------- 288. 18 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- 1, 614, 181. 15 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 24, 119. 35 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-- --------- 1, 638, 300. 50 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..-- Cost of maintenance_____________ $244, 104. 71 $311, 537. 26 $686, 577. 25 $372, 250. 11 Total expended....-------- -------------- 277, 348. 39 86, 200. 78 797, 976. 59 452, 655. 39 Allotted-- ----------------- ------------- 284, 372. 38 1, 319, 272. 29 62, 755. 11 -28, 099. 28 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------- -------- $504, 874. 02 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------. -- 28, 099. 28 Net amount to be accounted for-----------------_ 476, 774. 74 Gross amount expended----------------------$575, 209. 74 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------- 122, 554. 35 452, 655. 39 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 24, 119. 35 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_------------------------- 478. 18 Balance available June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 23, 641. 17 FLOOD CONTROL-MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1075 11. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $97,316.97. The ex- penditures were $103,393.47. The unexpended balance June 30, 1947, $7,722.54, plus an allotment of $60,000, made in August 1947, a total of $67,722.54, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1948 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The addi- tional sum of $85,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ - ___ _____--___- $375, 849. 20 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 375, 849. 20 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- 2, 375. 77 Net total expenditures _ _ ----------------- -_ 373, 473. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ---------------------------- 7, 722. 54 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------- 381, 195. 97 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .----------- ---------- Cost of maintenance.... -------------- $16, 137. 89 $115, 988.60 $115, 015. 21 $97, 316. 97 Total expended- _-______ - 15, 890. 70 -____________ 111,804.81 110, 993.92 103, 393.47 Allotted- ---------------------- $15, 000. 00 20, 000. 00 239, 900. 99 75, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___ ____________________-_ $111, 116. 01 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $103, 434. 95 Less reimbursed expenditures --------------- 41. 48 103, 393. 47 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-------------------- -7, 722. 54 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------------- 2, 871. 45 Balance available June 30, 1947________-__-------- 4, 851. 09 Amount allotted in August 1947_- - _________--__--- .----- 60, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .....-. - 64, 851. 09 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 _______________------------------ 85, 500. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 1076 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 12. OTHER FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED Cost and expenditures to For last full June 30, 1947 Estimated report see amount re- Name of project Annual Re- quired to port for-- New work Mainte- complete nance 1. Clarendon to Laconia Circle, White River Basin, Ark_ 1937 $8, 960, 000 2. Big Creek and L'Anguille River, White River Basin, Ark__ 1937 ---------------------------- 86, 400 3. Tiptonville to Obion River, Tenn. ........ 1941 $608, 434. 27 -------------- (1) 4. Augusta to Clarendon, White River, Ark..__ 5. De Valls Bluff, White River, Ark.a ......... 1946 1946 5 -------------- a151, 427. 13 9, 646. 47 ----------- (4) (4) 1 Completed. 2 Transferred to jurisdiction of Mississippi River Commission by Flood Control Act of 1946. 8 Expenditures have been $142,481.38: unexpended balance is $465,804.40. 4 Funds for future work will be allotted from flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries. 6 Unexpended balance $353.53. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and com- mittee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization Act mitted to No. mendation Congress Eight-Mile Creek and Locust Creek, Flood Control Act, July and their tributaries, Arkansas.' 24, 1946. Hatchie River, Miss. and Tenn., in River and Harbor Act, the interest of navigation and flood July 24, 1946. control ' Hatchie River, Miss. and Tenn., for Rivers and Harbors Com- flood control and drainage in Madi- mittee resolution, May son, Chester, Hardeman, Fayette, 25, 1945. and McNairy Counties, Tenn.' Hatchie River and tributaries, Mis- Rivers and Harbors Com- sissippi and Tennessee, for im- mittee resolution, July provement of Tuscumbia River in 10, 1946. interest of navigation and flood control.' L'Anguille River, Ark. 1----............--- Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, Sept. 18, 1944. Little River, Mo. and Ark., for flood Flood Control Commit- control, particularly Big Lake area tee resolution- Feb. 23, and Elk chute drainage district, 1944. Missouri.' Mississippi River below Cairo, Ill., House Public Works, for flood control at and in the vicin- Jan. 28, 1947. ity of West Memphis, Ark.' Mississippi River below Cape Gi- Flood Control Commit- rardeau, Mo., and Obion and Fork- tee resolution, Apr. 26, ed Deer Rivers and tributaries, 1944. Tennessee, for flood control and drainage in Dyer, Lauderdale, Lake, Obion, Gibson, and Crock- ett Counties, Tenn.' Mississippi River, backwater area, ..... do---.... July 19,1946._ H. 757, ...------------ Favorable. in western Tennessee (interim re- 79th port) 2 Cong., 2d sess. Mississippi (Lower) River, addition- Flood Control Commit- Feb. 11,1947. H. 138, Do. al flood protection for St. Johns tee resolution, Oct. 8, 80th levee district.l 1945. Cong., 1stsess. Obion and Forked Deer Rivers, Flood Control Commit- ...--....--- Tenn., for flood control and drain- tee resolution, May 25, age in Madison, Henderson, Henry, 1945. Carroll, and Chester Counties, Tenn. See footnotes at end of table. FLOOD CONTROIr--MEMPHIS, TENN., DISTRICT 1077 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization Act mitted to No. mendation Congress St. Francis Bay, Straight Slough, and Flood Control Act, July 1 Arkansas, and trib- Big Bay ditch, 24, 1946. butary area. St. Francis River and its tributaries, ..... do--------........ ------------ ----------- Arkansas, with special reference to Tyronza and Little Rivers; Big Creek; and Blackfish, Fifteen Mile, and Frenchman Bayous; and the tributaries of these streams for flood 1 drainage, and allied pur- control, poses. St. Francis River, Ark., for flood con- Commerce Committee -_---...... trol in Cross and St. Francis Coun- resolution, July 16, 1945. ties. 1 Field report being made by the Mississippi River Commission. 2 Field report was made by the Mississippi River Commission. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT This district comprises all of Texas south of the Red River drain- age basin exclusive of the drainage basin of the Rio Grande and its tributaries above and including the Pecos River; that portion of western Louisiana in the Sabine River and Lake drainage system, exclusive of the Louisiana section of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and tributary waterways; and the portion of eastern New Mexico embraced in the drainage basins of the Brazos and Colorado Rivers. It includes the Intracoastal Waterway in Texas from the Sabine River to Brownsville. District engineer: Col. D. W. Griffiths, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., com- prising the Galveston, Tex., Albuquerque, N. Mex., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla., districts: Col. Henry Hutchings, Jr., Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Navigation-Continued Page Page 1. Sabine'- Neches Waterway, 21. Examinations, surveys, and Tex----_-__ ______- 1080 contingencies (general)__ --- 1146 2. Neches and Angelina Rivers, 22. Other river and harbor proj- Tex _-_- __________ 1087 ects for which no estimates 3. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway are submitted _ 1147 between Apalachee Bay, 23. Plant allotment-_ 1148 Fla., and the Mexican border (Galveston district) 1090 4. Galveston Harbor, Tex ___ 1101 Flood control 5. Galveston Channel, Tex ___ 1103 6. Channel from Galveston Har- 24. Mill Creek, Brazos River, bor to Texas City, Tex___ 1106 Tex-_ _ _ 1151 7. Channel to Port Bolivar, 25. Buffalo Bayou, Tex ....... 1152 Tex __ __- _ ___ __ __ 1109 26. Trinity River and tributaries, 8. Houston Ship Channel, Tex_ 1111 Texas __ 1156 9. Double Bayou, Tex _____ 1115 27. Benbrook Reservoir, Tex___ 1158 10. Anahuac Channel, Tex ____ 1117 28. Lavon Reservoir, Tex__ .... 1160 11. Trinity River and tributaries, 29. Grapevine Reservoir, Tex__. 1161 Texas_-__-_ _______ 1118 30. Garza-Little Elm Reservoir, 12. Cedar Bayou, Tex________- 1121 Tex- 1163 13. Clear Creek and Clear Lake, 31. Fort Worth floodway, Texas. 1165 Tex_ -__ -__ _____ _ _ 1123 32. Dallas floodway, Texas .... 1166 14. Dickinson Bayou, Tex_ ___ 1125 33. Whitney Reservoir, Brazos 15. Freeport Harbor, Tex _____ 1127 River, Tex_ _ 1168 16. Channel from Pass Cavallo 34. Belton Reservoir, Leon River, to Port Lavaca, Tex .__. 1130 Tex_ 1170 17. Guadalupe River, Tex ___. 1133 35. Eastland, Leon River, Tex__ 1171 18. Port Aransas-Corpus Christi 36. Eagle Lake to Matagorda, Waterway, Tex_ _____ _ 1135 Colorado River, Tex .... 1172 19. Brazos Island Harbor, Tex__ 1140 37. Columbus, Colorado River, 20. Snagging and clearing under Tex -------- 1.173 authority of section 3 of 38. La Grange, Colorado River, the River and Harbor Act Tex_.............. 1175 approved March 2, 1945_ 1145 39. Brady, Brady Creek, Tex___ 1176 1079 1080 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S.' ARMY, 1947 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page 40. Lake Brownwood Reservoir, 46. Emergency flood - control Pecan Bayou, Tex _----- 1177 work under authority of 41. Hords Creek Reservoir, Pe- Public Laws Nos. 138 and can Bayou, Tex--------. 1179 318, Seventy-eighth Con- 1189 42. North Concho River, Tex___ 1182 gress, and Public Law No. 43. Navidad and Lavaca Rivers, 75, Seventy-ninth Congress Tex------------------- 1184 47. Preliminary examinations, 44. Canyon Reservoir, Guadalupe surveys, and contingencies River, Tex--------------1186 for flood control ---------- 1190 45. Emergency flood-control 48. Other flood-control projects work under authority of for which no estimates are the Flood Control Act submitted-------------- 1191 approved August 18, 1941_ 1188 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 mouth 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.) Previousprojects.-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. 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.) Existing project.-The existing project dimensions provided for in the various channels and basins comprising the waterways are shown in the following tabulation: RIVERS AND HARBORS--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1081 Adopted project dimensions Depth in Section of Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex. feet be- Bottom width in feet low mean low Gulf level Sabine Pass outer bar channel-------_------------- - 800-------------------------- 37 Sabine Pass jetty channel ................................. 500 at inner end, increasing (1) to 800 at outer end. Sabine Pass channel ........ ..................... 500 -___ --------- ----- 36 Sabine Pass anchorage basin................-- ...-.........--- 800 by 3,000 long, exclusive 34 of channel. Port Arthur Canal .. ..... ............... . ... .... 400__ - - - 36 Port Arthur: East turning basin .--..-....--- -------------------. 420 by 1,800 long - _......... 36 West turning basin -____ __ 600 by 1,700 long ........ 36 Channel from Port Arthur west turning basin to Taylors Bayou ... ...... 250 - . . .. . 36 turning basin. Taylors Bayou turning basin ....--.... .. .................... 150 to 1,000 by 2,900 long -- 36 Sabine-Neches Canal: Port Arthur Canal to mouth of Neches River ............ 400 _ ..- ---- ---- ------- 36 Mouth of Neches River to mouth of Sabine River___ ....-- 150 ... -.. .... .... ..... 30 Neches River, mouth to lower end of Smiths Bluff cut-off ...... 350----------------_--------- 36 Neches River, lower end of Smiths Bluff cut-off to Beaumont 350--- ..... . -. - . - 36 turning basin, including cut-offs. Beaumont turning basin__ __ ------- ...____-_-_--- 500 by 1,500 long ....... 34 Beaumont turning basin extension __-_ --.- _ -- ____ 350 by 2,300 long---- .---.. 34 Neches River from Beaumont turning basin to vicinity of Penn- 200---- ---- -- - - - 30 sylvania shipyard. Sabine River, mouth to cut-off near Orange------------____ 125 ......- ... ......... 30 Sabine River to Orange municipal wharf_ ------ 200 by 3,000 long __........ 30 Sabine River cut-off to highway bridge_---------------- 150 ..... ___-------- 25 Adams Bayou------------ 100..--.......------------.... 12 Cow Bayou: Channel .. _ ........... ...... .... ---. . ._ . .. ------ ... . 100 .....------------------- 13 Turning basin_-------------- 300 by 500---- .... ------ 13 136 at inner end, increasing to 37 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 11/2 feet, at Port Arthur 'about 1 foot, and at Orange and Beaumont about five- tenths foot. Prolonged north winds during the winter season have ,depressed the water surface as much as 3.4 feet below mean low tide while tropical disturbances have caused heights as much as 7 feet above :mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, exclusive of $385,- 500 contributed funds and value of useful work performed and of amounts expended on previous projects, is $14,791,500. The latest (1946) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance dredging is $808,000. 1082 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 * The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents July 25, 1912 Existing project dimensions of jetties, a 26-foot channel H. Doc. 773, 61st Cong., 2d sess. through Sabine Pass, Port Arthur Canal, and Port 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 Beaumont and Sabine River to Orange, including cut-offs and widening of the channels as recommended by the Chief of Engineers and ap- proved by the Secretary of War, and purchase of a new dredge. Deepening the channels to 30 feet from the Gulf to Sept. 22, 1922 Beaumont, with increased widths and an anchor- H. Doc. 975, 66th Cong., 3d sess. age basin in Sabine Pass 32 feet deep over an area of about 2,000 by 1,000 feet. Deepening the Port Arthur turning basin and con- Do_...... necting channels thereto to 30 feet. For taking over S. Doe. 152, 67th Cong., 2d sess. and deepening 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 i 1Sabinie-Neches Canal ...... H. Doc. 234, 68th Cong., 1st sess. Jan. 21, 1927 Increased widths of channels as follows: Sabine Pass H. Doc. 287, 69th Cong., 1st sess. jetty channel and Sabine Pass to 300 feet; Port Arthur Canal 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 recon- structing Port Arthur field office, extending Beau- mont 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 Rivers and Harbors Committee Beaumont turning basin, including all turning Doc. 27, 72d Cong., 1st sess. basins at Port Arthur. Do .......Deepening the channels to 34 feet with increased Do___--_ Rivers and Harbors Committee widths from the Gulf to the Beaumont turning Doc. 12, 74th Cong., 1st sess. basin, including all turning basins at Port Arthur. Do .... Construction of suitable permanent protective works Specified in act. along the Sabine Lake frontage owned by the city of Port Arthur. Aug. 26,1937 Taking over and maintaining channel from Sabine Rivers and Harbors Committee River to Orange municipal wharf. Doc. 3, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Do ... Dredging 500 feet from the eastern end of Harbor Rivers and Harbors Committee Island and for abandonment of the channel south Doc. 20, 75th Cong., 1st sess. and west of Harbor Island. June 20,1938 Increased widths of channels from the Gulf to the H. Doc. 581, 75th Cong., 3d sess. Beaumont turning basin and channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin and Taylors Bayou turning basin; 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. Oct. 17,1940 Abandonment of the Orange turning basin; dredge a S. Doc. 14, 77th Cong., 1st sess. channel 25 feet deep, 150 feet wide, suitably widened on bends, to the highway bridge and dredge a cut-off channel opposite Orange 25 feet deep and 200 feet wide, approximately 2,400 feet long. Mar. 2,1945 Extension of Beaumont turning basin upstream 300 H. Doec. 685, 76th Cong., 3d sess. feet. Do ..... Widening Port Arthur west turning basin to 600 feet.. S. Doe. 60, 77th Cong., 1st sess. Do ......Dredging a channel from the Beaumont turning basin S. Doec. 158, 77th Cong., 2d sess.2 to vicinity of Pennsylvania Shipyard, 200 feet wide and 30 feet deep. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 2 Contains the latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1083 Acts Work authorized Documents July 24, 1946 Deepening the Sabine Pass outer bar channel to 37 feet H. Doc. 571, 79th Cong., 2d sess. and the Sabine Pass jetty channel to 37 feet at the outer end, decreasing to 36 feet at the inner end; deepening to 36 feet Sabine Pass Channel, Port Arthur Canal, Port Arthur east and west turning basins, Taylors Bayou turning basin, and the chan- nel from Port Arthur west turning basin to Taylors Bayou turning basin; deepening to 36 feet and widening to 400 feet the Sabine Neches Canal from Port Arthur Canal to the mouth of Neches River except through Port Arthur bridge; deepening the Neches River channel from the mouth to the Beau- mont turning basin to 36 feet with widening to 350 feet from Smiths Bluff to the Beaumont turning basin; deepening the junction area of Neches River at the Beaumont turning basin to 36 feet; and widening the Sabine Neches Canal between the Neches and Sabine Rivers to 150 feet. Do...___.. Improvement of Cow Bayou, Tex., by the construc- H. Doc. 702, 79th Cong., 2d sess. tion of a channel 100 feet wide and 13 feet deep at mean low tide and about 7.7 miles long, extending from the navigation channel in Sabine River to a point 0.5 mile above the county bridge at Orange- field, Tex., with a turning basin 300 feet wide, 500 feet long, and 13 feet deep at Orangefield. Do _._ __ Improvement of Adams Bayou, Tex., to provide a H. Doc. 626; 79th Cong. 2d sess. channel 12 feet deep at mean low tide and 100 feet wide on bottom extending from the 12-foot depth in the Sabine River to the first county highway bridge across the bayou, a distance of about 8,600 feet. The project is subject to the condition that no dredging shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of existing pierheads or established pierhead lines. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the provisions of the River and Harbor Act of June 20, 1938, and July 24, 1946, which require local interests to furnish free of cost to the United States rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for initial work and for subse- quent maintenance, when and as required, and release the United States from any claims for damages due to construction and subsequent maintenance. Cooperation remaining consists of (1) furnishing rights-of-way and release from damage liability for widening the channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin and Taylors Bayou turning basin (act of June 20, 1938), and (2) all cooperation required by act of July 24, 1946. Terminal facilities.-Modernterminal facilities adequate for pres- ent commerce exist. (See pp. 839 and 840, Annual Report for 1938, and Port Series No. 22 (revised 1946), Corps of Engineers.) Operationsand results duringfiscal year.-New work : The extension to the Beaumont turning basin and the channel from the vicinity of the Beaumont turning basin to the Pennsylvania Shipyard were dredged to project dimensions by contract. During the period from May 1 to 11, 1947, a total of 122,922 cubic yards of material was re- moved from a total of 4,163.8 linear feet of channel and basin at a cost of $22,295.53. Maintenance: Miscellaneous survey work was done, and the Port Arthur field office was maintained. There were costs of $10,591.33 for return of the U. S. hopper dredge Raritan to the Philadelphia 1084 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 district. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $18,216.01. A total of 907,777 cubic yards of material was removed from a total of 10,836.2 linear feet of channels and basins at a cost of $114,476.58, as follows: Government Cubic Linear feet plant or Location Period yards of channel Cost contract removed dredged Contract-....... Sabine Pass Channel anchorage July 1, 1946, to 554, 193 4, 500 $58, 923. 86 basin, Port Arthur Canal, and July 12, 1946. channel connecting Port Ar- thur west turning basin with Taylor's Bayou turning basin. Do..--------- Neches River in vicinity of Apr, 3, 1947, to 353, 584 6, 336. 2 55, 552. 72 Beaumont turning basin. Apr. 30, 1947. The total cost of all work for the year was $165,579.45, of which $22,295.53 was for new work and $143,283.92 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $267,466.12. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The Sabine Pass jetties are com- pleted to full project dimensions. The existing project for dredging was about 76 percent complete. The work remaining consists of deepening the Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty channels, Sabine Pass Channel, Port Arthur Canal, Port Arthur east and west turning basins, Taylor's Bayou turning basin, Neches River channel from the mouth to Smiths Bluff, and the junction area of the Neches River at the Beaumont turning basin; widening and deepening the channel from Port Arthur west turning basin to Taylors Bayou turning basin, the Sabine-Neches Canal from Port Arthur Canal to mouth of the Neches River except through Port Arthur bridge, and the Neches River from Smiths Bluff to the Beaumont turning basin, widening the Sabine- Neches Canal between the Neches and Sabine Rivers, dredging a channel in Adams Bayou, dredging a channel in Cow Bayou, and dredging a turning basin in Cow Bayou at Orangefield. The controlling depths below mean low tide in the various channels and basins were as follows: Sabine Pass outer bar channel, 30 feet; Sabine Pass jetty channel, 34 feet; Sabine Pass anchorage basin, 33 feet; Port Arthur Canal, 32 feet; Port Arthur east and west turning basins, 31 feet; channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin with Taylors Bayou turning basin, 33 feet; Taylors Bayou turning basin, 26 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal from Port Arthur Canal to mouth of Neches River, 34 feet; Neches River, mouth to Beaumont turning basin, including cut-offs and the Beaumont turning basin, 34 feet; Beaumont turning basin extension, 35 feet; Neches River Channel from Beaumont turning basin extension to vicinity of Pennsylvania ship- yard, 30 feet; Sabine-Neches Canal, mouth of Neches River to mouth of Sabine River, 30 feet; Sabine River, mouth to cut-off near Orange, Tex., 24 feet; Sabine River to Orange municipal wharf, 23 feet; Sabine River, cut-off to highway bridge at Orange, Tex., 24 feet; Adams Bayou, 7 feet; and Cow Bayou, including turning basin at Orangefield, 0 feet. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1085 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds_______________________ _____________ $9, 717, 488.79 $8,920,113.35 $18,637,602.14 Public Works funds .. 1,363,652. 47 --------........ 1, 363, 652. 47 Total United States funds -- -- 11, 081, 141. 26 8,920, 113.35 20,001,254. 61 Contributed funds (existing project) _------ 353, 500. 00 -.... .__ ..- 353, 500.00 Total all funds _________________________________ 11, 434, 641. 26 8, 920, 113. 35 20, 354, 754.61 Value of useful work performed_____----_____-.____._ 32, 000. 00 ------- __ 32, 000. 00 ------------- Total cost of project_ _____.. 11, 466, 641. 26 8, 920, 113. 35 20, 386, 754.61 The total expenditures were $20,000,939.34, of which $18,637,286.87 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, plus allotments of $1,620,000 in fiscal year 1948, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_____________ $315. 27 New work: Widen and deepen junction area of the Sabine- Neches Canal with the Port Arthur Canal, by contract (December 1947 and January 1948)_ $150, 000. 00 Deepen Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty chan- nels with United States hopper dredge (March to June 1948)-------------------_ -___ _ 100,000.00 Deepen Sabine Pass channel and widen channel connecting Port Arthur west turning basin with Taylors Bayou turning basin, by con- tract (September to December 1947)----__ 321, 500. 00 Deepen Port Arthur Canal and turning basing (February to June 1948) ------------------ 432, 800. 00 Advance planning for improvement of Cow Bayou (July 1947 to June 1948)------------20, 019. 34 Total for new work_ --------- 1, 024, 319. 34 Maintenance: Dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and outer end of Sabine Pass jetty channels with United States hopper dredge (March to June 1948)--------_ $180, 000. 00 Construct levee around spoil disposal area with United States plant (August, September, and October 1947)____________ ____-_____--- 6, 000. 00 Experimental work on positioning of hydro- graphic surveys by radar (July 1947 to June 1948) ----------------------- ----------- 10, 000. 00 Dredge inland channels where necessary, by con- tract (July 1947 to June 1948)-- 404, 910. 73 Total for maintenance - -- --- - - ------------- _ 600, 910. 73 Total for all work------ ------------------------- 1, 625, 545. 34 766707--48--pt. 1, vol. 1 69 1086 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $1,280,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: New work: Partial dredging of channel in Cow Bayou- -- $280, 000 Dredge channel in Adams Bayou ------ 100, 000 Continue enlargement of main channel and turning basins-------------------------------------- 100, 000 Total for new work---------------------------------- $480, 000 Maintenance: Dredge Sabine Pass outer bar and jetty channels with United States seagoing hopper dredge (January, February, and March 1949) --------------------- 150, 000 Dredge inland channels where necessary, by contract (July 1948 to June 1949) ----------------------- 400, 000 Repair east and west jetties, by contract (July to December 1948)------- ----------------------- 250, 000 Total for maintenance-------------------------------- 800, 000 Total for all work ---------------------------------- 1, 280, 000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of increased construction costs, making de- ferred jetty repairs, and the fact that average maintenance costs for the last 5 years have been greatly reduced as a result of enlargement dredging operations, and curtailment of maintenance operations in fiscal years 1947 and 1948. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__---------------------- _ 1 $16, 261, 972. 77 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947---------------_ ----- 11, 299, 790. 13 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------- 1 27, 561, 762. 90 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_----------------- ---- 315. 27 Net total expenditures_ _ ----------- ------------- 1 27, 561, 447. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ----------------------- - 5, 545. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------- 1 27, 566, 992. 97 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-------------- $735, 456. 22 $602, 581. 51 $14, 385. 13 $22, 295. 53 Cost of maintenance .. ...------------- 264, 763.69 358, 030. 67 $500, 947. 12 701, 938. 06 143, 283. 92 Total cost___------------- 1,000, 219. 91 1,160, 612. 18 500, 947. 12 716, 323. 19 165, 579. 45 Total expended- . ---.. - ____ 938, 072. 15 1, 290, 305. 12 508, 870. 73 626, 994. 34 267, 466. 12 Allotted ___------..........--------------- 190, 000. 00 -122, 024. 83 1, 050, 000. 00 325, 000. 00 -127, 189. 90 1 In addition, $931,006.78 was expended from contributed funds for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1087 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__------------- ----------- $400, 201. 36 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment- _--------- -127, 189. 90 Net amount to be accounted for----------------- ---- 273, 011. 46 Gross amount expended--------------------------------- 267, 466. 12 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------------ 5, 545. 34 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-_-------------------- 315. 27 Balance available June 30, 1947_------------------ 5, 230. 07 Amount allotted in August 1947_ _____---------------- 1, 620, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-..... 1, 625, 230. 07 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project 2-------------- 2, 686, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 2___________________________________ 480, 000. 00 For maintenance 2 __________________________________ 800, 000. 00 Total----------- ------------------ ----------- -- 1, 280, 000. 00 2Exclusive of available funds. 2. NECHES AND ANGELINA RIVERS, TEX. Location.-These improvements are located on the Neches River, having its source 60 miles southeast of Dallas, and on its tributary, the Angelina River, with its source 3 miles south of Tyler. The Neches River flows generally southeast 416 miles to Sabine Lake 4 miles east of Port Arthur. The Angelina River flows southeast 200 miles to its confluence with the Neclhes River 126 miles above its mouth. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map, northeast Texas, scale, 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for dams and reservoirs to be located at the Rockland and McGee Bend dam sites on the Neches and Angelina Rivers, respectively, which will effect a large measure of flood protection to agricultural lands in the lower river valley and to the city of Beaumont, reduce the hazards to naviga- tion resulting from floods, and provide a regulated flow in the lower river to supply municipal, agricultrual, and industrial demands. In addition these proposed projects would permit the development of a large amount of firm power. The plan also provides for construction of Dam A, located on the Neches River below Rockland Dam, for the development of power; and Dam B, located below the confluence of the Angelina and Neches Rivers, to regulate the daily fluctuations in discharge from the turbines in the upper projects and to develop a limited amount of power. Construction of Rockland and Dam A Reservoirs and of power facilities at Dam B is to be deferred until justified by future conditions. The following tabulation gives descriptive data on these dams and reservoirs. 1088 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Name of dam Name_----- __ ___-___-___ ____ Rockland McGee Bend Dam A Dam B Dam Dam Nearest city__---- _ ___ _ Rockland, Tex. Jasper, Tex. Horger, Tex. Town Bluff, Tex. Distance above mouth of Neches 164. 5 ....--------- 151. 3___ 142.........----------. 113. 7. River (river miles). Height of dam above river bottom 100 .__________ 106. 5 - -..-24________..... 40. (feet). Type of dam__________________---- Earth fill -..- Earth fill ... Concrete ----- Concrete and earth levee. Area of reservoir at maximum eleva- 96, 321 -... .- 139, 713 ..... River channel_ 11, 600. tion (acres). Storage capacity-flood control (acre- 635, 000_ _ _ 723, 000-..... None ____ None. feet). Power and regulation of flow (acre- 1,488,000 -- _ 2,342,000_... Pondage. __ Pondage. feet). Dead storage (acre-feet) - 737,000 .--. 906, 000 .-. Ndne__________ None. Estimated cost (1947)- ____-- -__ _ 41, 198, 100 - - 43, 908, 500___ 2, 725, 400 .. 6, 431, 000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act, approved March 2, 1945, for regulating the flow of Neches River and tributaries for the benefit of navigation, the control of floods, the conservation of water, and the development of hydroelectric power. (See S. Doc. 98, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-This project was adopted subject to the provi- sion that before construction is started upon any element of the project, the State of Texas or other responsible local agency give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that upon completion of the entire project it will contribute toward the first cost of the work the sum of $5,000,000. The Lower Neches Valley Authority, a local body authorized by the Texas Legislature, has furnished assurances that they will contribute $2,000,000 upon completion of Dam B Reservoir, exclusive of power facilities, and $3,000,000 upon completion of McGee Bend Reservoir. These assurances were accepted by the Secretary of War on March 27, 1947. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, subsurface investigations and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans for Rockland Dam, McGee Bend Dam, Dam B, and Dam A. Work was started under contract for preparation of detailed plans and specifications for spillway and headworks, Dam B. Construction of a portion of earthen embankment, Dam B, was started. Total cost during the fiscal year was $364,696.27, all for new work from regular funds, of which $224,525.61 was by hired labor and $140,170.66 by contract. Total expenditures were $367,168.63. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 1.3 per- cent complete. Preliminary surveys, subsurface investigations, and office studies were approximately 98 percent complete for Rockland Dam, McGee Bend Dam, and Dam B, and 76 percent complete for IDam A. Plans and specifications for Dam B were 76 percent com- plete; construction of portion of earthen embankment for Dam B was 28 percent complete. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1089 To complete the project, preliminary investigations, preparation of detailed plans, and construction of the authorized units must be accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $1,178,- 770.24, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $1,167,179.43. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, and accounts receivable, amounting to $215,833.61, plus an allotment of $2,218,000 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------------------- -$17, 603. 85 New work: Engineering studies and design _________________________ 23, 255. 91 Partial preparation of detailed plans for outlet works at Dam B by contract (July 1947 to June 30, 1948): Contract costs__-- _________- _____--_____-__-- - 1, 502. 85 Government costs (hired labor) _ -------------- Preparation of detailed plans for Dam B (hired labor) (July _ _ 3, 661.45 1947 to June 30, 1948_------------- - __ 25, 445. 08 Construction of a portion of earth embankment by contract (July 1947 to Nov. 1, 1947): Contract costs - ------------------ __ 56, 936. 00 Government costs (hired labor)----------------------- 15, 114. 14 Construction of spillway and earthen embankment by con- tinuing contract________ _____________________ 1, 714, 471. 28 Lands and damages for Dam B 75, 843. 05 5------------------------- Total for all work_---------------------------_ 2, 433, 833. 61 The additional sum of $3,818,100, including $2,000,000 to be con- tributed by local interests, can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, as follows: New work: Complete construction of Dam B------------------------ $2, 918, 100 Alterations to U. S. Highway 190----------------------- 150, 000 Land acquisition for Dam B_-__ __-___-- -______ - 750, 000 Total_--------------------------------------------- 3, 818, 100 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _________ ______ $1, 178, 770. 24 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ Total cost of permanent work, to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 178, 770. 24 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------- ----------- 6, 013. 04 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-------------------- 1, 184, 783. 28 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ ------------- _ 17, 603. 85 Net total expenditures- - -- ___ -- -___-- 1, 167, 179. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------ ------ 209, 820. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ ------------ 1, 377, 000. 00 1090 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMI, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work...-_-_................__ .. ......... _ __ ._ .. .. $814,073. 97 $364, 696. 27 Cost of maintenance...........- .-------------------------- ------------- Total expended-.......... ........ ___ ___ ___--- __- __-_______ 800, 010. 80 367, 168. 63 Allotted.. ......--.--- ----- _ ------------------------------ 1, 062, 000.00 315, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ...- ___ - -- __-__ . -_ $261, 989. 20 Amount allotted during fiscal year-------------_ __---------315, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for -------------------------- 576, 989. 20 Gross amount expended_--.__. __. - ____- $367, 168. 68 Less reimbursed expenditures------------------- . 05 367, 168. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 209, 820. 57 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $17, 603. 85 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------- 67, 291. 03 84, 894. 88 Balance available June 30, 1947_--------_ -______ -124, 925. 69 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_---------------------_ 6, 013. 04 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ------------ 130, 938. 73 Amount allotted in August 1947-_ _ .- ---------- _____ 2, 218, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 2, 348, 938. 73 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-------------------------------------- 90, 650, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1____________________________ 1, 818, 100. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN APALACHEE BAY, FLA., AND THE MEXICAN BORDER (GALVESTON DISTRICT) Location.-This section of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway extends from a point on the Sabine River about 3 miles below Orange, Tex., to Brownsville, Tex., a distance of about 421 miles; with a flood- discharge channel, about 7 miles in length, in the Colorado River, ex- tending 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 14 miles in length extending from the Intra- coastal Waterway to Palacios, Tex.; a tributary channel about 2 miles in length, extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to Rockport, Tex.; a tributary channel about 6 miles in length extending from the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Aransas, Tex., to the town of Aran- sas Pass, Tex.; a tributary channel about 1/4 mile in length extending from the Intracoastal Waterway near Port O'Connor, Tex., into Bar- room Bay; a tributary channel in Red Fish Bay extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to Red Fish Landing, Tex., a distance RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1091 of about 1/2 miles; and a tributary channel in the Arroyo Colorado extending from the Intracoastal Waterway to a point near Harlingen, Tex., a distance of about 31 miles and side channels in the vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1116, 117, 592, 533, 1279, 1280, 1282, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286, 1287, and 1288.) Previous projects--Sabine River-Galveston Bay section.--None. (1) Vest 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 andMatagordaBay, 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 Aar sas Pass, Tex., River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1907, and July 25, 1912. For further details, see pages 941, 944, and 947 of annual report for 1926, and page 845 of annual report for 1938. Existing project.-The existing project provides for a channel 12 feet deep at mean low water over a bottom width of 125 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 Brownsville, 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 im- provement; for a tributary channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palacios, Tex., through Trespalacios and Matagorda 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 tributary channel 12 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 2,200 feet long; for a tributary channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide from the main channel near Port O'Connor, Tex., into Barroom Bay; for a tributary channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide in Red Fish Bay from the main channel to Red Fish Landing with a turning basin 400 feet by 600 feet and 12 feet deep at Red Fish Land- ing; for a tributary channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide from the main channel to the vicinity of Harlingen, Tex., via the Arroyo Colorado with a turning basin 12 feet deep, 400 feet wide, and 500 feet long at the upper end; for side channels 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide and 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide leading from Laguna Madre around the south part of Port Isabel, Tex., a total length of 11/2 miles, 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 1092 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 to the west end of Galveston Channel, from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi and from Port Isabel to Brownsville, Tex., the waterway coin- cides with deep water channels improved and maintained under other projects. The mean tidal variation is 0.5 foot at Orange, 1 foot at Port Arthur, 1.3 feet in Galveston Bay, 1.8 feet at Freeport, 1 foot in Matagorda Bay, 1 foot at Corpus Christi, 1.5 feet at Port Isabel, and 1 foot at Brownsville. The extreme ranges of tide under ordinary conditions are 1 foot at Orange, 1.5 feet at Port Arthur, 2 feet in Galveston Bay, 2.5 feet at Freeport, 1.5 feet in Matagorda Bay, 1.5 feet at Corpus Christi, 2 feet at Port Isabel, and 1.5 feet at Brownsville. 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. The modified route of the main channel between Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay is subject to the provision that no dredging shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of any wharf or structure, the proposed drawbridge piers and fenders near Aransas Pass, Tex., being excepted from this provision. The tributary channel in the Colorado River is subject to the pro- vision that no dredging shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of any wharf or structure excepting the highway bridge which crosses the river at mile 8.3. The tributary channel from Palacios, Tex., through Trespalacios and Matagorda Bays, the tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., and the tributary channel to Harlingen, Tex., are subject to the pro- vision that no dredging shall be done by the United States within 50 feet of any wharf or structure. The tributary channel to Re4 Fish Landing, Tex., is subject to the provision that the depth of the channel and basin be limited to 6 feet and the width of the channel be limited to 60 feet until certain assur- ances are furnished by local interests. The estimate of cost of new work revised in 1946 is $27,322,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1946) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $1,112,000, in- cluding $104,000 for operating and care of structures. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents 1 Mar. 3,1925 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide, from Sabine H. Doc. 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 Galveston Do. Bay to Corpus Christi. Aug. 26, 1937 Maintenance of a flood-discharge channel in the Colo- Senate committee print, 75th rado River. Cong., 1st sess. June 20, 1938 Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide in San Bernard H. Doe. 640, 75th Cong., 3d sess. River, Tex. Do _.... Channel in the Colorado River, 9 feet deep and 100 H. Doc. 642, 75th Cong., 3d sess. feet wide, with a turning basin. Do-...... Channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Palacios H. Doc. 564, 75th Cong., 3d sess. through Trespalacios and Matagorda Bays. Do-_ ... Channel 9 feet deep and 200 feet wide from the main H. Doc. 641, 75th Cong., 3d sess. channel to the harbor at Rockport, and improve- ment of that harbor to a depth of 9 feet. Do-..... Channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from the main H. Doc. 643, 75th Cong., 3d sess. channel to Aransas Pass, Tex. See footnote at end of table. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1093 Acts Work authorized Documents 1 July 23,1942 Enlargement of waterway from Sabine River to Public Law 675, 77th Cong. Corpus Christi and its extension to Brownsville, Tex., so as to provide a depth of 12 feet and width of 125 feet throughout. Mar. 2,1945 Channel 6 feet deep and 60 feet wide from main chan- H. Doc. 428, 76th Cong., 1st sess. nel near Port O'Connor, Tex., into Barroom Bay. Do ... Enlargement of channel from main channel to Aransas H. Doc. 383, 77th Cong., 1st sess. Pass, Tex., to provide a depth of 9 feet and width of 100 feet. Do ...... Channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide from main chan- S. Doc. 248, 78th Cong., 2d sess. nel to Red Fish Landing, Tex., with a turning basin. Do __- .. Channel 12 feet deep and 125 feet wide from main H. Doc. 402, 77th Cong., 1st sess. channel to vicinity of Harlingen, Tex., via Arroyo (See Public Law 14, 79th Cong.). Colorado with a turning basin. July 24, 1946 Filling a portion of the shallow-draft channel adjacent H. Doc. 627, 79th Cong., 2d sess. to the Port Isabel turning basin, construction of a channel to connect the shallow-draft channel with the main channel near the shore line of Laguna Madre, and enlargement of the shallow-draft chan- nel west of this connection, all to a depth of 12 feet and bottom width of 125 feet. Do - -... Rerouting the main channel along the north shore of H. Doc. 700, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Red Fish Bay between Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay with no change in present authorized dimensions and to provide for deepening the tribu- tary channel from Port Aransas to the city of Aransas Pass to 12 feet and extension of the turning basin to a length of 2,200 feet at the same depth. 1 H. Doc. 230, 76th Cong., 1st sess., and 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 Brownsville, Tex., was authorized subject to the provisions that local interests defray the cost of constructing or remodeling all highway bridges, together with their subsequent maintenance and operation, and furnish, without cost to the United States, all rights- of-way and necessary spoil-disposal areas; and operate and main- tain the railroad drawbridge across the main channel (when constructed) in vicinity of Aransas Pass, Tex., in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War; 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 availability, 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 (H. Doc. 238, 68th Cong., 1st sess., and H. Doc. 700, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local interests have complied with all of the above requirements except those pertaining to the modified route between Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay and to the Corpus Christi-Brownsville section, none of which has been complied with, except in vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex. 1094 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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 (H. Doc. 640, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The tributary channel in the Colorado River was authorized sub- ject to the provisions that local interests provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, rights-of-way, anal spoil1-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 connection, and hold and save the United States free from any damage resulting from the execution and maintenance of the im- provement (H. Doc. 642, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The tributary channel to Palacios, Tex., was authorized subject to the provisions 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 (H. Doc. 564, 75th Cong., 3d sess.). The tributary channel to Rockport, Tex., was authorized subject to the provisions 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 (H. Doc. 641, 75th Cong. 3d sess.). The tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., was authorized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suitable areas for the disposal of material excavated in the construc- tion and maintenance of the channel, as and when required, and hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages resulting from construction and maintenance of the improvement (H. Doc. 643, 75th Cong., 3d sess.; H. Doc. 383, 77th Cong., 1st sess.; and H. Doc. 700, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). The tributary channel into Barroom Bay was authorized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, free of cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suit- able areas for disposal of spoil, as and when needed, and hold and save the United States free from any claim for damages resulting from the construction and maintenance of the channel (H. Doc. 428, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The tributary channel to Red Fish Landing, Tex., was authorized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish, free of cost to United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and suit- able spoil-disposal areas for new work and subsequent maintenance when and as required; hold and save the United States free from any RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1095 damages resulting from the improvement; and install suitable moor- ing facilities freely accessible to all during storm periods; and subject to the provision that the depth of the channel and basin be limited to 6 feet and the width of the channel be limited to 60 feet until local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that bona fide arrangements have been made which guarantee tonnage sufficient to warrant improvement to the greater dimensions and that terminal facilities as required for the proper accommodation of such commerce will be promptly provided (S. Doc. 248, 78th Cong., 2d sess.). The tributary channel to the vicinity of Harlingen, Tex., was authorized subject to the conditions that local interests furnish as- surances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide, free of cost to the United States, all necessary lands, easements, rights- of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the initial improvement and its subsequent maintenance, when and as required, provide suitable terminal facilities, suitably reconstruct the highway bridge at Rio Hondo, provide such access roads and servicing facilities for supply of fresh water and fuel along the route as may be required by the Secretary of War upon recommendation of the Chief of Engineers, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from the improvement (H. Doc. 402, 77th Cong., 1st sess.). The side channels in the vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex., were author- ized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for initial construction and subsequent maintenance, as and when required, and hold and save the United States free from damages owing to the construction and maintenance of the improvement (H. Doc. 627, 79th Cong., 2d sess.). Local interests have complied with all of the above requirements except those pertaining to the tributary channel in the Colorado River, the tributary channel into Barroom Bay, the tributary channel to Red Fish Landing, the tributary channel to the vicinity of Harlingen, Tex., the side channels in the vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex., and the en- largement of the tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., none of which has been complied with. Terminal facilities.-There are terminal facilities at Orange, Port Arthur, Galveston, Freeport, Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, Port Isa- bel, and Brownsville where this waterway coincides with channels improved under other projects. (See Port Series, Nos. 6 and 22, Corps of Engineers and report on Brazos Island Harbor, Tex.) There are privately owned piers and wharves at Palacios, Rockport, and Aransas Pass, and a municipal pier at Palacios and Aransas Pass. The facili- ties are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Advance planning surveys for improvement of the channel were made at a cost of $32,891.77. Preliminary surveys chargeable to dredging from Three Islands to the Arroyo Colorado, by contract, were made at a cost of $13,474.02. During the period from June 30, 1946, to January 19, 1947, a total of 4,294,004 cubic yards of material was removed by contract from 39,400 linear feet of channel between Corpus Christi Bay and North Bird Island at a cost of $431,572.74. During the 1096 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 period from April 29 to June 30, 1947, a total of 2,195,341 cubic yards of material was removed from 24,000 linear feet of channel between North Bird Island and Baffin Bay at a cost of $245,555.05. Maintenance: Mooring facilities were installed at the San Bernard River crossing during the period from July 1 to September 6, 1946, at a cost of $8,940.91. Miscellaneous surveys not chargeable to subsequent dredging were made at a cost of $82,592.68. Work of reestablishing reference lines and erecting signs between Port Arthur and Corpus Christi was done at a cost of $11,809.74. A total of 1,341,214 cubic yards of material was removed from a total channel length of 60,515 feet at a cost of $253,854.08, as follows: Linear Governmentptlant or Location Period yards feet of Cost removed lredged Contract- - Matagorda Bay to Feb. 15 to May 6, 1947_ 530, 493 29, 100 $100, 176. 80 Aransas Bay. Do ___________ Colorado River flood- Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, 1946_ 62, 580 1, 965 16, 430. 38 gates. Do_______________ Brazos and Colorado Feb. 4 to Mar. 3, 1947_ 161, 330 4, 175 29, 733.90 River floodgates. U. S. pipeline dredge Freeport Harbor to July 1 to 11, Aug. 16 to 586, 811 25, 275 107, 513.00 Sam Houston. San Bernard River. 24, Sept. 3 to Oct. 17, 1946. Operating and care.-The Mud Bayou bridge, near High Island, Tex., Brazos River floodgates, near Freeport, Tex., and Colorado River floodgates, near Matagorda, Tex., were operated and maintained by hired labor at costs of $20,654.07, $42,437.96, and $42,895.52, respec- tively. (Costs of operating and maintaining floodgates reduced by crediting $10,028.45 to Brazos River floodgates and $9,835.97 to Colo- rado River floodgates in collections from towing companies for dam- ages.) Work of installing electric motors and auxiliary fixtures at the Mud Bayou bridge was done by hired labor at a cost of $5,500.74. Repair of eroded areas, paving, and landscaping at the Brazos River floodgates was completed by hired labor at a cost of $32,130.23. Re- pair of hurricane damage to residences at the Colorado River flood- gates was done by hired labor at a cost of $5,051.30. From February 7 to June 30, 1947, work of installing two steel sheet pile guide walls at the Colorado River floodgates, by contract, was done at a cost of $176,409.06. Preliminary investigations for repairs to sector gate hinges at the Colorado River floodgates was done at a cost of $363.18. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $1,406,133.05, of which $723,493.58 was for new work, $357,197.41 was for regular maintenance, and $325,442.06 was for operating and care. The total expenditures were $1,600,588.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 49 percent complete. The dredging of the main channel from the Sabine River to Rockport, from Corpus Christi Bay southward a distance of 18 miles, and from Port Isabel to Three Islands was completed. The tributary channel in the San Bernard River was completed to 26 miles upstream. The tributary channels to Palacios and Rockport, Tex., were completed. The tributary channel to Aransas Pass, Tex., was completed to a depth of 6 feet over a bottom width of 100 feet. Con- RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1097 struction of a railway bridge near High Island, Tex., of two floodgates at the Brazos River crossing, and of two floodgates at the Colorado River crossing was completed. Work remaining consists of dredging the modified route of the main channel in the vicinity of Aransas Pass, Tex., completing main channel between Corpus Christi and Browns- ville, Tex., completing tributary channels in San Bernard River and to Aransas Pass, Tex., dredging branch channels into Barroom Bay and in Red Fish Bay to and including a terminal basin at Red Fish Land- ing, dredging side channels in the vicinity of Port Isabel, Tex., dredg- ing tributary channel to Harlingen, Tex., and converting floodgates at the Colorado River crossing into locks. The controlling depths over usable widths at mean low water were 10 feet from the Sabine River to Galveston; 9 feet from Galveston to Freeport Harbor; 8 feet from Freeport Harbor to the Colorado River; 7.5 feet from the Colorado River to Port O'Connor; 8.7 feet from Port O'Connor to Corpus Christi; 0 feet from Corpus Christi to Browns- ville; 10 feet in the flood-discharge channel in the Colorado River; 8 feet in the lower 26-mile reach and 31/2 feet in the upper reach of the tributary channel in the San Bernard River; 5 feet in the lower 8-mile reach and 1 foot in the upper reach of the tributary channel in the Colorado River; 8 feet in the vicinity of-the harbor basin and 9 feet in the remainder of the tributary channel to Palacios, Tex., 8'.5 feet in the tributary channel to Rockport, Tex.; 6 feet in the tributary chan- nel to Aransas Pass, Tex. ; 0 feet in the branch channels into Barroom Bay and in Re d Fish Bay 0 feet in the tributary channel to Harlingen, Tex.; and 3 feet in the side channels at Port Isabel, Tex. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as follows : New work Maintenance care and Operating Total Regular funds______________ $14, 180, 248. 34 $5, 176, 860. 53 $996, 357. 05 $20, 353, 465. 92 Public Works funds ___ 466, 476. 58 466, 476. 58 Other funds 1________ -___ ______ _ ___ _ 33, 172. 98 33, 172. 98 Total - 14, 646, 724. 92 5, 176, 860. 53 1, 029, 530. 03 20, 853, 115. 48 1 Permanent indefinite appropriation for operating and care purposes. The total expenditures were $20,827,566.04, of which $20,361,089.46 was from regular funds and $466,476.58 was from Public Works funds. In addition, $33,172.98 was expended between July 1, 1934, and June 30, 1935, for operating and care of the works of improve- ment 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, plus allotments of $3,844,200 in fiscal year 1948, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $32, 127. 21 New work: Complete payments under a contract for dredging from Corpus Christi Bay to North Bird Island ----------------------------- $4, 933. 00 Complete surveys for dredging tributary chan- nel to Harlingen, Tex., (July to December 1947)-------------------------- 21,093. 34 1098 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 New work-Continued Complete dredging under existing contract be- tween North Bird Island and Baffin Bay (July to December 1947)_ _ - $609, 700. 00 Dredge under existing contract between Three Islands and the Arroyo Colorado (August 1947 to April 1948)-__-------- __--- 1, 022, 800. 00 Enlarge tributary channel to Aransas Pass to project dimensions, by contract (September 1947 to March 1948)_ 183, 800. 00 Dredge side channels at Port Isabel, by contract (May and June 1948)_________ 113, 400. 00 Preliminary surveys and field investigations for rerouting main channel between Aransas and Corpus Christi Bays (July 1947 to June 1948)- $30, 000. 00 Preliminary surveys and field investigations for conversion of Colorado River floodgates into locks (July 1947 to June 1948)_ ___ ---100, 000. 00 Continue dredging tributary channel to Har- lingen, to vicinity of Paso Real, by contract (December 1947 to April 1948)- - - Continue dredging main channel in vicinity of 350, 000. 00 Baffin Bay, by contract (December 1947 to June 1948)---------------------- ---- 800, 000. 00 Continue dredging main channel in vicinity of Red Fish Bay, and dredge channel to and turning basin at Red Fish Landing, by con- tract (January to June 1948) ___ 637, 000. 00 Total for new work-----------------------------$3, 872, 726. 34 Maintenance: Dredge entrance channel at Port Bolivar, by contract (October and November 1947)..-- $70, 000. 00 Dredge shoaled reaches between Freeport Harbor and San Bernard River, by contract (December 1947 to February 1948)_-------- 150, 000. 00 Dredge shoaled reaches between Colorado River and Matagorda Bay, by contract (September 1947 to January 1948) --------- 225, 000. 00 Emergency dredging at Brazos and Colorado River Crossings following river rises, as necessary during fiscal year, by leased plant._ 50, 000. 00 Dredge shoaled reaches between San Bernard River and Colorado River, by contract (March to June 1948)-___--___----- - _ 230, 000. 00 Dredge shoaled reaches in San Antonio and Aransas Bays, by contract (August to November 1947)------------------------ 275, 000. 00 Reestablish reference lines and erect signs along waterway between Port Arthur and Aransas Pass, Tex. (July 1947 to June 1948) - 20, 059. 60 Total for maintenance-____ .... ---- __ -_------1, 020, 059. 60 Operating and care: Mud Bayou Bridge: Operation_ --------------------------- $21, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ------- 3, 500. 00 Improvement and reconstruction --------- 12, 500. 00 Brazos River floodgates: Operation_---------------------------- 42, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs------- 16, 000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction ....-------- 292, 000. 00 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1099 Operating and care-Continued Colorado River floodgates: Operation ------------------------- $42, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs- ----.. 15, 000. 00 Improvement and reconstruction- ----... 235, 849. 90 Total for operating and care-_----------- -------- $679, 849. 90 Total for all work-_ ----------------------------- 5, 604, 763. 05 The additional sum of $4,229,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: New work: Complete dredging main channel between Corpus Christi and Port Isabel, by contract (July 1948 to June 1949) _. $2, 119, 000 Maintenance: Dredge shoals between Port Arthur and Port Bolivar, by contract (July to October 1948) - $200, 000 Dredge shoals between Galveston and Port O'Connor, by contract (November 1948 to April 1949)------ 350, 000 Dredge shoals between Port O'Connor and Port Aransas, Tex., by contract (July 1948 to January 1949)------------------------------------- 300, 000 Dredge in vicinities of Brazos and Colorado River floodgates following rises (as required) ------------ 100, 000 Install mooring facilities at Port Bolivar, near Oyster Lake, and at Port O'Connor, Tex., by contract (July 1948 to June 1949) ----------------------- 50, 000 Dredge tributary channel to Palacios, Tex., by con- tract (March and April 1949) - 75, 000 Dredge flood-discharge channel in Colorado River, by contract (January to April 1949) --------------- 125, 000 Total for maintenance------------------------------ 1, 200, 000 Operating and care: Mud Bayou Bridge: Operation---------_ ------------------- $18, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs -- 3, 000 Improvement and reconstruction ----- - 5, 000 Brazos River floodgates: Operation--- _-------------------------- ---- 42, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs- -- - . 12, 000 Improvement and reconstruction ---------- 376, 000 Colorado River floodgates: Operation---------------------------------42, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs -- 12, 000 Improvement and reconstruction -- - .--- -- 400, 000 Total for operating and care----------- -------------- 910, 000 Total for all work------------------------------- 4, 229, 000 The maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of deferred dredging operations, increased construction costs and urgent emergency improvement and recon- struction at the floodgates. 1100 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------__ $15, 180, 886. 62 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------- 7, 626, 854. 46 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 22, 807, 741. 08 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 _______________________ 24, 090. 53 Net total cost to June 30, 1947-------111__ 1 1_ 22, 831, 831. 61 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947___________________ 15, 660. 22 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 22, 847, 491. 83 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------- 32, 127. 21 Net total expenditures____________________________ 22, 815, 364. 62 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------1,744, 902. 83 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-----------24, 560, 267. 45 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-------------- $1, 893, 094. 89 $5, 751, 334. 60 $772, 348. 05 $1,024, 447. 14 $723, 493. 58 Cost of maintenance - _ -- 804, 312. 41 723, 326. 32 886, 485. 80 1, 069, 777.12 682, 639. 47 Total cost-------------- 2, 697, 407. 30 6, 474, 660. 92 1, 658, 833. 85 2, 094, 224. 26 1, 406, 133. 05 Total expended ___-- 2, 447, 596. 98 6, 245, 658. 53 2, 215, 673. 29 1, 876, 211. 90 1, 600, 588. 52 Allotted- _- ------... .._ _..... -.. - 3, 970, 675. 00 4, 310, 000. 00 2, 737, 000. 00 2, 579, 000. 00 64, 450. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ___-----_ $3,281,041.35 Amount allotted during fiscal year__________-___________ 104, 450. 00 Amount to be accounted for- ________________- ___ 3, 385, 491.35 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--- ------- _ 40, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for--------------------- 3, 345, 491.35 Gross amount expended____________________ $1, 624, 877. 89 Less reimbursed expenditures------ _------_ 24, 289. 37 1, 600, 588. 52 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------------------- 1, 744, 902. 83 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-______-_ $32, 127. 21 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_... 1, 394, 492. 41 1, 426, 619. 62 Balance available June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 318, 283. 21 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 -------------------------- 15, 660. 22 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ----------- 333, 943. 43 Amount allotted in August 1947___________________________ 3, 844, 200. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 4, 178, 143. 43 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1__ _____________________________ 10, 713, 000.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1-- ____________ 2, 119, 000. 00 For maintenance 1_____-________ 2, 110, 000. 00 Total------- ------- ___ --- 4,229,000.00 1Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1101 4. GALVESTON HARBOR, TEM. 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 on 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. For further details see page 1854, Annual Report for 1915, and page 851, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for two rubblestone jetties extend- ing from Galveston Island (on the south) and Bolivar Peninsula (on 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 inthe 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 channels channelward of the harbor lines 12 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the highway-ferry landings on Galveston Island and Bolivar Penin- sula and for the construction of 13 groins to protect the sea wall along the Gulf shore from about Twelfth to Sixty-first Street, Galveston, Tex. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is 1.6 feet on the outer bar and 1.4 feet on the inner bar. The extreme ranges are 2.3 and 2.1 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 was $2,872,000 exclusive of amounts expended under previous projects. The latest (1935) approved estimate of cost of annual maintenance is $187,500. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Aug. 5,1886 Construction of 2 rubblestone jetties_------_ -_ H. Doc. 85, 49th Cong., 1st sess., and Annual Report 1886, p. 1311. Mar. 2, 1907 Extension of the jetties to present project length and H. Doc. 340, 59th Cong., 2d sess., construction and operation of a dredge. and Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee Doc. 11, 59th Cong., 2d sess. July 18, 1918 Deepening channel to 35 feet with 800-foot width for H. Doc. 758. 65th Cong., 2d sess. experimental period of 2 years. Jan. 21, 1927 Maintenance of channels 800 feet wide, 35 feet deep H. Doc. 307, 69th Cong., 1st sess. on outer bar and 34 feet on inner bar. Aug.30, 19351 Maintenance of channels 12 feet deep, 100 feet wide Rivers and Harbors Committee leading to State highway ferry landings. Doc. 31, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Do_ _-__- Construction of 13 groins along Gulf shore from 12th to 61st Sts. in the city of Galveston, at a limit of costof Doc. $234,000 (10 groins were constructed under this limi- 400, 73d Cong., 2d se tation). Apr. 4,1938 2 Completion of the project for construction of 13 groins. Aug. 30,1935 Deepening channel to 36 feet from the Gulf to a point Rivers and Harbors Committee 3 2 miles west of seaward end of north jetty. Doc. 57, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 2 Public, No. 463, 75th Cong. 3 Contains latest published map. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1--70 1102 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Terminal facilities.-There are no terminals on Galveston Har- bor, but it is the entrance channel leading to extensive terminal facili- ties 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.-Maintenance:The U. S. hopper dredge Raritan removed 67,879 cubic yards of material from the inner bar during the period from July 2 to 13, 1946, at a cost of $35,055.64. The U. S. hopper dredge Manhattan removed 539,707 cubic yards of material from the inner bar and 675,809 cubic yards of material from the outer bar during the periods from September 4 to October 15, 1946, from November 12 to December 13, 1946, from January 6 to 13, 1947, and from May 7 to June 30, 1947, at a cost of $227,818.62. There were additional costs of $12,698.64 for miscellaneous surveys and inspections. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $275,572.90. The total expenditures were $275,755.94. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1939. The jetties were completed in 1910. The 35-foot channel was completed in 1922. The 36-foot outer-bar channel was completed in 1938. The groins along the Gulf side of the Galveston sea wall were completed in 1939. The controlling depths below mean low tide were 30 feet in the inner bar channel and 32 feet in the outer bar channel. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $7.449,- 008.85, of which $2,867,886.03 was for new work, and $4,581,122.82 for maintenance, including $13,121.45 from Public Works funds. The total expenditures were $7,449,919.45, including $13,121.45 from Public Works funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $250,000 in fiscal year 1948, a total of $279,840.57, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Dredge inner and outer bar channels with United States hopper dredge (December 1947 to February 1948)_ --------- $239, 840. 57 Erection of 8 new dredging ranges by hired labor (January to June 1948)_----------------- ---- ____ 20, 000. 00 Experimental work on positioning of hydrographic surveys by radar (July 1947 to June 1948) -------------------- 20, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------- .. 279, 840. 57 The additional sum of $425,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Maintenance: Dredge inner and outer bar channels with United States hopper dredge (July, August, September, and October 1948)---------- $225, 000 Repairs to north and south jetties, by contract (October 1948 to March 1949)_-----__ - ____-_- _-- _____-------- 200, 000 Total- -------------------------------------------- 425, 000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of increased construction costs and the neces- sity for making deferred jetty repairs. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1103 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__.--_--------------- _$11, 289, 882. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--_ ____------ .----- 4, 667, 249. 54 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 15, 957, 132. 14 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947- -_ ------ - 910. 60 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 -------------------- 15, 958, 042. 74 Net total expenditures ---------------- ----------- 15, 958, 042. 74 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 28, 929. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-----------15, 986, 972. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work- .. .-- Cost of maintenance--- -- - _ $159, 622. 89 $132, 868. 09 $118, 533. 69 $144, 634. 92 $275, 572. 90 Total expended---_.. -__------ 199, 285. 74 135, 224. 54 118, 445. 19 145, 352. 79 275, 755. 94 Allotted__--- _ _----- ------------- 200, 000. 00 ----- 228, 000.00 186,000.00 154, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___ __-,_ ______---------$150, 685. 91 Amount allotted during fiscal year_- _.---- -_ 154, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------ 304, 685. 91 Gross amount expended_- ---------------- _----______- 275, 755. 94 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 28, 929. 97 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_-_ -__-- -- __ 910. 60 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ----------- 29, 840. 57 Amount allotted in August 1947_ __--------- - 250, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .___. 279, 840. 57 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1-_-------------------- 425, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 5. 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 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 naviga- tion 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 Galves- 1104 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 ton, 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 1.3 feet and the extreme range about 2 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 Federal cost of new work, revised in 1946, is $4,473,- 700; the estimated cost to local interests is $710,300; the total estimated cost is $5,184,000. 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 outer H. Doc. 264, 56th Cong., 2d sess. 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 to 56th St., with H. Doc. 768, 59th Cong., 2d sess. depth of 30 feet and width of 700 feet. June 25,1910 Conditional extension of the channel with a width of H. Doc. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess. 1,000 feet and depth of 30 feet between 51st and 57th Sts. July 27,1916 Extension of the sea wall from angle at 6th St. and H. Doc. 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 sea wall to junction with H. Doc. 693, 66th Cong., 2d sess. south jetty and protection of this junction and for repairing the sea wall in front of the Fort Crockett Reservation. Jan. 21,1927 Deepening the channel to 32 feet _ H. Doc. 307, 69th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Deepening the channel to 34 feet from Bolivar Rd. to Rivers and Harbors Committee 43d St. Doc. 61, 74th Cong., 1st sess. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Fully complied with. Terminalfacilities.-The terminal facilities at Galveston are located almost entirely on the south side of the channel. The principal wharves are owned by the city of Galveston and extend from Tenth Street to Forty-first Street. 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.-Maintenance: During the period from December 12, 1946, to June 25, 1947, a total of 6,082.994 cubic yards of material was removed from 19,880 linear feet of the channel, by contract, at a cost of $414,048.44. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections, and the upkeep of reference lines, beacons, and survey markers were done at a cost of $4,267.96. The total cost of all work for the year was $418,316.40. The total expenditures were $419,247.83. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The channel dredging was about 77 percent complete and the entire project was about 90 percent com- plete. The sea-wall extension, with fill and paving, was completed in 1926. The channel was completed 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 consists of dredging the RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1105 channel to a depth of 32 feet from Forty-third Street to Fifty-seventh Street with 1,200-foot bottom width from Forty-third Street to Fifty- first Street and 1.000-foot bottom width from Fifty-first Street to Fifty-seventh Street, the work on the latter section being contingent on the development of the water-front facilities on the Chicago, Rock Island, & Gulf Railway and adjacent properties. The controlling depth in the channel was 34 feet at mean low tide over a least bottom width of 1,125 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30,1947, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total United States funds: Channel _ - $1,670, 874. 19 $4, 910,154.34 $6, 581,028.53 Sea wall .......... .......... 2, 289, 213. 54 148, 977. 15 2, 438, 190. 69 Total United States funds- 3, 960, 087. 73 5, 059,131.49 9, 019, 219. 22 Contributed funds___ 710, 274. 77 710, 274. 77 Total _ ----- 4, 670, 362. 50 5, 059, 131.49 9, 729, 493.99 The total expenditures were $9,730,808.65, including $710,274.77 contributed funds for sea-wall construction. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $15,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $42,376.29, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Maintenance of sea-wall extension slope and pavement (July 1947 to June 1948)_ _ _ ____________-_ _ __-------_ $32, 376. 29 Reestablish reference lines and survey markers (July 1947 to June 1948)--------------------------------------- ____ 10, 000. 00 Total ----------------------------------------------- 42,376.29 The additional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Maintenance: Dredge channel, by contract (October 1948 to March 1949) $450, 000 Maintenance of sea-wall extension slope and pavement (July 1948 to June 1949)--------------------------------------------_ 50,000 Total ------------------------------- 500,000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of increased construction costs and non- scheduling of maintenance dredging in the fiscal year 1948. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _ ___ $3, 960, 087. 73 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_-- ______ 5, 059, 131. 49 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_.... 9, 019, 219. 22 I ?lus accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------ 1, 314. 66 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 --------------------- 9, 020, 533. 88 Net total expenditures ________________________________ 1 9, 020, 533. 88 Jnexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 26, 061. 63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ----------- 1 9, 046, 595. 51 1 In addition, $710,274.77 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 1106 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .--------------- ----------------- Cost of maintenance ......... _ $353, 342. 05 $47, 808. 03 $258, 217. 79 $9,173.01 $418, 316. 40 Total expended................... 250, 535. 08 150, 312. 67 258, 217. 79 9, 556. 24 419, 247. 83 Allotted ----------------------- . 20, 000. 00 278, 500. 00 -------------- 301, 000. 00 115, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_____------------------- $330, 309. 46 Amount allotted during fiscal year_--_---------------- 115, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---- ----- __-___- -445, 309. 46 Gross amount expended_-------------- _-------- 419, 247. 83 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------------------- 26, 061. 63 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ------------------- 20. 00 Balance available June 30, 1947----------------------- 26, 041. 63 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ -__ ___ - -__-1, 314. 66 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ----------- 27, 356. 29 Amount allotted in August 1947_------_ ___--------------15, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_..__. 42, 356. 29 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion _ of existing project 2-- --- __ -- ----- 513, 600. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2_- ------... --- 500, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 6. 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.) 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. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess.). For further details see page 1856, Annual Report for 1915, and page 858, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 34 feet deep at mean low tide and 300 feet wide on bottom from deep water in Galveston 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 approxi- mately 4,250 feet to the southward of the south property line of the Monsanto Chemical 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 1.3 feet and the extreme range is about 2 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong "northers" in the RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1107 winter season the water surface may be depressed 2 feet below mean low tide. The estimate of cost for new work, revised in 1946, is $2,428,000, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects but inclusive of $28,740.68 contributed by local interests. The latest (1937) ap- proved 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 construc- H. Doc. 1390, 62d Cong., 3d sess. tion 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 Texas H. Doc. 107, 71st Cong., 1st sess. 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. 4, 73d Cong., 1st sess. Do- ....... Deepening the channel and harbor to 32 feet ....--------. Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 46, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Do- ..... Deepening the channel and harbor to 34 feet....-------- Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc. 62, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 An extension to the harbor, 1,000 feet southward, 800 Rivers and Harbors Committee 2 feet wide and 34 feet deep, provided that no dredging Doc. 47, 75th Cong., 1st sess. be done by the United States within 75 feet of any pierhead line or structure. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 2 Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Under the provisions of the River and Har- bor 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. None of these condi- tions have been complied with. All prior requirements have been fully complied with. Terminal facilities.-Modern terminal facilities, privately owned, are located on the mainland at the inner end of this channel and are considered adequate for existing commerce. (See Port Series No. 6, pt. 3, revised 1935, Corps of Engineers.) A seatrain terminal, pri- vately owned, was completed in 1940. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Pre- liminary surveys for dredging the channel were made at a cost of $3,243.17. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections, and repair of reference lines and survey markers were done at a cost of $8,595.95. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $11,839.12. The total expenditures were $14,058.97. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 95 per- cent complete. The work remaining consists of extending the turn- ing basin 1,000 feet southward, as authorized by the River and Harbor Act of August 26, 1937. The channel and the harbor turning basin, except the authorized extension referred to above, were com- pleted in 1936. The pile dike was completed in 1915; the rubble- mound dike in 1934. 1108 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The controlling depth in the channel was 27 feet, and in the completed portion of the harbor turning basin was 29.8 feet at mean low tide. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds _________- - ------------------------ $2, 151,680. 52 $3, 648, 201.30 $5, 799, 881.82 Public Works funds _- - - 136, 295. 78 136, 295. 78 Total United States funds ._-............ . _. 2, 287, 976. 30 3, 648, 201. 30 5, 936, 177. 60 Contributed funds ---------------- __ -28, 740. 68 - 28, 740. 68 Total all funds___________________________ 2, 316, 716. 98 3, 648, 201. 30 5, 964, 918. 28 The total expenditures were $5,966,664.62, consisting of $5,801,628.16 regular funds, $136,295.78 Public Works funds, and $28,740.68 con- tributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $75,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $296,830.86, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Dredge shoal areas of channel under an existing contract (August to December 1947)--- $196, 830. 86 Dredge turning basin, by contract (January to March 1948)__ 100, 000. 00 Total--------------------------------------------_ 296, 830. 86 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Maintenance: Dredge shoal areas of channel, by contract (March to June 1949)_ $150, 000 Make repairs to rubble-mound dike, by contract (January to June 1949) --------------------------------------------------- __________ 100,000 Total-------------------------------------------------250, 000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of increased construction costs, previously de- ferred dredging, and the necessity for making deferred repairs to the rubble-mound dike. Cost and financial summary Cmost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------- 1 $2, 654, 798. 78 CJost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ -_ _ _ 3, 843, 284. 51 P Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 accounts receivable June 30, 1947_- ---.--- 6, 498, 083. 29 'lus _ 1, 746. 34 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947- - _ _ ---- 6, 499, 829. 63 het total expenditures____________________________________ 1 6, 499, 829. 63 nexpended balance June 30, 1947 __ ------- - 220, 084. 52 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------- 1 6, 719, 914. 15 1In addition, $28,740.68 was expended from contributed funds for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1109 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ostofnew w ork .... ......... ................................. _.................. Cost of maintenance.------------ $49,119.40 $58 178. 75 $126, 230. 30 $6, 532. 00 $11, 839. 12 Total expended--.. -------------- .. 88, 989. 94 14, 463. 36 169, 945.69 6, 058. 49 14, 058. 97 Allotted__________________- __ 100, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 127, 200. 00 95,000.00 2, 216. 41 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___ ________---__--------$231, 927.08 Amount allotted during fiscal year --------------- _ ---------- 225, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for --------------------- 456, 927. 08 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment--------------222, 783. 59 Net amount to be accounted for- _---234, 143. 49 Gross amount expended _____________________________ 14, 058. 97 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 220, 084. 52 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ------------------- 166, 183. 21 Balance available June 30, 1947________-___-_____ 53, 901. 31 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_________ ___-- ___-- ___-1, 746. 34 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947--------_ 55, 647. 65 Amount allotted in August 1947_ -- _-__-------- 75, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ______ -130, 647. 65 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- of existing project 2 111, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2 250, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 7. CHANNEL TO PORT BOLIVAR, TEX. Location.-Port Bolivar is at the end of Bolivar Peninsula and 4 miles north of the city of Galveston. The channel connects the port with the channel in Galveston Harbor. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 520.) Previous projects.-Adopted by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1856, Annual Report for 1915, and page 860, Annual Report for 1938. 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 1.3 feet and the extreme range about 2 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 estimated cost of new work, revised in 1946, is $150,000, exclu- sive of amount expended on previous projects. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance of the channel and 1110 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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 and an area 150 feet wide and 700 feet long in front of the highway ferry landing, these dimensions being sufficient to accommodate existing commerce. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents June 25,1910 Excavation of a channel 30 feet deep and 200 feet wide, H. Doc. 328, 61st Cong., 2d sess. with turning basin 1,000 feet square. Mar. 2,1919 Increase length of turning basin to 1,600 feet and de- H. Doc. 1122, 65th Cong., 2d sess. crease width to about 750 feet. (Contains 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. 467, 69th Cong., 1st sess.). Terminal facilities.-The terminals consist of two privately owned piers, one 400 feet wide by 1,200 feet long, and the other 210 feet wide by 1,200 feet long, and a highway ferry landing owned by the State of Texas at the south end of the turning basin. The facilities are con- sidered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 57 percent complete. The channel, 200 feet wide, and turning basin 1,000 feet square, were completed in 1912. The work remaining consists of en- larging the turning basin to project dimensions. Project dimensions have not been maintained in the completed part since lesser dimensions are adequate for existing commerce. The controlling depths at mean low tide were 20 feet in the channel, 7.5 feet in the turning basin at entrance to slip No. 3, and 7 feet in the channel to the new ferry landing. The total cost and expenditures for the project to June 30, 1947, were $650,616.10, of which $85,213.85 was for new work and $565,402.25 for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, plus an allotment of $17,500 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $18,000, will be applied to maintenance dredging of a portion of the turning basin by contract (August 1947). The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance dredging in the portion of the turning basin in front of the highway ferry landing by contract (July 1948). Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------- $133, 924. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 611, 503. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------745, 427. 60 Net total expenditures------------------------------------ 745, 427. 60 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 __ -- 745, 927. 60 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1111 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-------- ..---- ------ -- -------- --- ---------------- ---- Cost of maintenance ..-... _------ $7, 945. 53 $805. 97 $11, 267. 35 $7, 475. 37 ---- - Total expended .. ..------------------ 7, 995. 78 832. 44 11, 267. 35 7, 475. 37 - Allotted .. .......- - ---.... -7, 500.00 -...------ -------------- 7,000.00 -$9, 639. 38 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ -__------ --------------- $10, 139. 38 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment------------- -9, 639. 38 Net amount to be accounted for------------------ ------- 500. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ -------- 500. 00 Amount allotted in August 1947_ - - -_ ----------- 17, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .--- -__ -18, 000. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 __________----_-_-------------------_ _ 64, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 _____________------ 20, 000. 00 3Exclusive of available funds. 8. 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 and from the turn- ing basin to Main Street, Houston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts Nos. 1282 and 532.) Previous projects.-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, 1913. For further details see page 1856 of the Annual Report for 1915 and page 862 of the Annual Report for 1938. 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 from Bolivar Roads to 5,000 feet above Baytown, thence 350 feet to the mouth of Boggy Bayou, thence 300 feet to the Houston turning basin (about 1,000 feet wide) ; for turning points at the mouth of Hunting Bayou and at the lower end of Brady Island; for such off-channel silting basins on any part of the waterway as the Chief of Engineers may consider advisable; and for suitable widening of the bends at Lynchburg, Nors- worthy, Manchester, and Harrisburg. The project also provides for suitable widening of the channel in front of the navigation district's wharf at Manchester; for certain cut-offs and easing of sharp bends; for construction of a dike 26,000 feet long to protect the channel in upper Galveston Bay; for a light-draft extension of the channel 10 1112 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 feet deep at mean low tide and 60 feet wide, without easing the bends, through Buffalo Bayou from the turning basin to the mouth of White Oak Bayou in Houston, Tex.; and for a branch channel 10 feet deep at mean low tide and 60 feet wide in the old channel of Buffalo Bayou behind Brady Island. 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 2 feet, 1.2 feet, and 1 foot, respectively. Freshets sometimes cause rises of over 12 feet in Buffalo Bayou. The height of the tides, however, is depend- ent 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 1946 is $15,255,000 exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, and exclusive of $1,365,000 contributed by local interests. The latest (1945) ap- proved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $868,000. The existing project was authorized by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 5,1905 Easing or cutting off of sharp bends and construction Rivers and Harbors Committee of a pile dike. Doc. 35, 61st Cong., 2d sess. Mar. 2,1919 A channel 30 feet deep, widening bend at Manchester, H. Doc. 1632, 65th Cong., 3d sess. and existing project dimensions of the turning basin. Mar. 3,1925 A light-draft extension of the channel to the mouth of H. Doc. 93, 67th Cong., 1st sess. White Oak Bayou. July 3,1930 Widening the channel through Morgan Point and to H. Doc. 13, 71st Cong., 1st sess. a point 4,000 feet above Baytown and widening certain bends. Aug. 30,19351 Deepening to 32 feet in the main channel and turning Rivers and Harbors Committee basin, and for a 400-foot width through Galveston Doc. 28, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Bay. Do_ .__.. Deepening to 34 feet in main channel and widening Rivers and Harbors Committee from Morgan Point to turning basin. Doc. 58, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 Branch channel2 10 feet deep and 60 feet wide behind H. Doc. 226, 76th Cong., 1st sess. Brady Island. Do-...... Widening the channel from Morgan Point to lower H. Doe. 256, 76th Cong., 1st sess. end of Fidelity Island with turning points at the (Contains latest published map.) mouth of Hunting Bayou and lower end of Brady Island.$ Do-....... Widening the channel from lower end of Fidelity H. Doc. 737, 79th Cong., 2d sess. Island to Houston turning 3 basin, and dredging off- channel silting basins. 1 Previously authorized Sept. 6, 1933, by Public Works Administration. 2 No dredging within 15 feet of any wharf or structure. aNo dredging within 50 feet of any wharf or structure. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the work au- thorized by the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, which is sub- ject 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 dur- ing 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 main- tenance. Cooperation required by the above act has not been com- plied with, but no excessive delay in compliance is anticipated. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1113 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 existing 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: Advance planning for improvement of the channel was done at a cost of $6,547.93. Maintenance: Preliminary work for dredging in the bay section by contract was performed at a cost of $3,983.93. There were addi- tional costs as follows: $26,497 for miscellaneous surveys and investi- gations and for surveys o reestablish reference lines, and $3,482.40 for repairs to levee around dumping grounds. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $40,511.26 of which $6,547.93 was for new work and $33,963.33 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $62,718.64. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 68 percent complete. The channel from Bolivar Roads to and including the Houston turning basin has been dredged to project depth over bottom widths varying from 200 feet to 400 feet (1,000 feet in the turning basin). A side or tributary channel 10 to 12 feet deep and 3,700 feet long has been dredged from the ship channel to the mouth of Goose Creek. Work remaining consists of dredging light draft extension of chan- nel from the turning basin to the mouth of White Oak Bayou; con- structing a dike 26,000 feet long to protect the completed channel in upper Galveston Bay; dredging a light draft channel behind Brady Island; and widening the 'channel from the lower end of Morgan Point to the turning basin, including turning points at Hunting Bayou and Brady Island. The controlling depths were as follows: Bolivar Roads to Morgan Point, 28.2 feet; Morgan Point to Baytown, 31.3 feet; Baytown to Boggy Bayou, 28 feet; Boggy Bayou to Manchester, 28 feet; Man- chester to the turning basin, 26 feet; in the turning basin, 28 feet; light draft channel from turning basin to mouth of White Oak Bayou, 6 feet; and channel behind Brady Island, 4 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as foll )ws: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds__....----- ---------------------------- $7, 345, 603. 01 $10, 933, 746. 17 $18, 279, 349. 18 Public Works funds_ ..--------------- --------------- 2, 612, 931. 98 ... .... 2, 612, 931. 98 Total United States funds-_ ----------- _ __ 9, 958, 534. 99 10, 933, 746. 17 2C, 392, 281. 16 Contributed funds______--------------------------- 1, 365, 000. 00 1, 365, 000. 00 Total all funds.._....---------------------------- 11, 323, 534. 99 10, 933, 746. 17 22, 257, 281. 16 The total expenditures were $22,263,220.73, consisting of $18,285,- 288.75 regular funds, $2,612,931.98 Public Works funds, and $1,365,000 contributed funds for new work. 1114 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $910,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $1,474,538.28, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ _ $280. 60 Maintenance: Complete an existing contract for dredging from Red Fish Reef to Morgan Point (July to December 1947)------- _-619, 257. 68 Dredge shoal area between Tuckers Bayou and Greens Bayou, by contract (September 1947 to December 1947) Dredge shoal area from Clinton, Tex., to and including the --------- 185, 000. 00 turning basin, by contract (November 1947 to April 1948)- 410, 000. 00 Dredge shoal area in bay section below Red Fish Reef, by contract (March to June 1948)---_______------- - -__ 210, 000. 00 Dredge shoal area in light draft extension of channel at Turkey Bend (September and October 1947)_ -------------------- 28, 000. 00 Repair levees around spoil disposal areas and rebuild waste weirs where necessary, by Government plant and hired labor as needed during fiscal year_ --- -------- _ _ _-__ 10, 000. 00 Reconstruct existing spoil disposal discharge line in concrete tunnel leading from main turning basin to spoil disposal area, by contract (September and October 1947) 12, 000. 00 Total_ ----------------------------------------- , 474, 538. 28 The additional sum of $2,823,500 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: New work: Widen channel from the lower end of Morgan Point to Boggy Bayou, by contract (July 1948 to May 1949)---------------------------------- $2, 000, 000 Dredge channel behind Brady Island, by contract (June 1949)--------------------- ----------- 23, 500 Total for new work- ___- - -___ -_______ _ $2, 023, 500 Maintenance: Dredge bayou section of channel, by contract (November 1948 to June 1949) ---------------- 750, 000 Dredge shoal areas in light draft extension of the channel, by contract (October 1948)----------- 35, 000 Repairs levees around spoil disposal areas and rebuild waste weirs where necessary, by Govern- ment plant and hired labor (July 1948 to June 1949)------------------------- ------------ 15, 000 Total for maintenance ... __------- - ----- -____ -__ 800, 000 Total for all work_ --- ----- -------- 2, 823, 500 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_--_ $14, 063, 691. 86 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------------12, 146, 888. 57 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 -------- 1 26, 210, 580. 43 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947---------------------- 6, 220. 17 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 -------------------- 26, 216, 800. 60 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 280. 60 Net total expenditures_---------------------------1 26, 216, 520. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 --- _ ..------------------. 558, 318. 11 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 19471_ _---1 26, 774, 838. 11 1In addition, expenditures from contributed funds were $1,209,178.78 for new work and $200,000 for main- tenance on previous projects and $1,365,000 for new work on existing projects. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1115 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work __ __. _ ______--------------__ $5, 174. 21 $14, 277. 86 $6, 547. 93 Cost of maintenance--_.._--------... $726, 130. 29 $327, 069. 96 332, 992. 72 954, 210. 14 33, 963.33 i Total cost .................. 726, 130. 29 327, 069 96 338, 166. 93 968, 488. 00 40, 511. 26 ----.---- Total expended...._ 721, 766. 90 269, 980. 83 397, 392. 65 951,088. 14 62, 718. 64 Allotted--...........-------------------....... 663, 000.00 -25, 000.00 825, 000. 00 260, 500. 00 530, 046. 82 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $90, 989. 93 Amount allotted during fiscal year------------------------- 590, 046. 82 Amount to be accounted for_------------------------ 681, 036. 75 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment__6------------- 0, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for---------------------- 621, 036. 75 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- 62, 718. 64 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---- - -- -- --- 558, 318. 11 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------- $280. 60 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------ 521, 705. 78 521, 986. 38 Balance available June 30, 1947--------------------------- 36, 331. 73 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------------------- 6, 220. 17 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 42, 551. 90 Amount allotted in August 1947-_-------------------------- 910, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 952, 551. 90 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - - - - - - - - - - --- -- --- - - - - - -- -- -- --- - of existing projects 2 5, 296, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- --- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- For new work 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2, 023, 500. 00 For maintenance 2 - 800, 000. 00 Total ------------- ----------------------------- 2, 823, 500. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 9. DOUBLE BAYOU, TEX. Location.--This bayou enters upper Galveston Bay on the east side about 30 miles north of Galveston and about 81/4 miles south of Anahuac. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1282.) Existing project.-The existing project provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low tide and 100 feet wide through the bar at the mouth of Double Bayou. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.6 foot and the extreme range is about 1.2 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 11/2 feet below mean low tide. The latest (1928) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. 1116 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 3, 1899 (H. Doc. 387, 55th Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is contained in the project document. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities on this waterway are confined to small wharves for local use and an oil dock. They are considered adequate for the present commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Miscel- laneous surveys were made at a cost of $303.52. Total cost and expend- itures for th& fiscal year were $303.52. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1941. The controlling depth was 6 feet at mean low tide. The total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $168,136.58, of which $10,309.75 was for new work and $157,826.83 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, plus an allotment of $20,000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $20,596.48, will be applied to maintenance dredging in the channel by contract (January and February 1948). The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance dredging of the channel by contract (March 1949). Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947______ __ $10, 309. 75 -____________ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------___ 157, 826. 83 Total cost of pemanent work to June 30, 1947-------___ 168, 136. 58 Net total expenditures_______________________________________ 168, 136. 58 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------- 596. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ---------__ 168, 733. 06 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work............... . Cost of maintenance__________ _____________ _____________ $23, 933.03 $15, 343. 48 $303. 52 Total expended__. __ .. .....____. _.___ _____ _________.. .. 23, 933. 03 15, 343. 48 303. 52 Allotted .............................. _._$25,000 15, 000. 00 16, 000. 00 -15, 823. 49 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ----------- $16, 723. 49 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------- -- 15, 823. 49 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------- 900. 00 Less reimbursed expenditures-'_- ___________________________ 303. 52 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__________________-___ 596. 48 Amount allotted in August 1947 ----------------------- _ _ 20, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_ 20, 596. 48 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 -_ - --____ ______ - - - - _____ 20, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1117 10. 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 0.6 foot 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 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 Document 440, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities are at Anahuac and consist of several small privately owned wharves and slips for local use. They are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: From March 5 to 15, 1947, a total of 71,000 cubic yards of material was dredged from 5,350 linear feet of channel, by contract, at a cost of $9,983.12. Snagging by U. S. derrick barge No. 8 was done from June 3 to 11, 1947, at a cost of $3,990.77. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $1,476.62. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $15,450.51. The total expenditures were $15,389.61. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was com- pleted in 1911. The controlling depth was 5 feet at mean low tide. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $441,800.89, of which $5,975.10 was for new work and $435,825.79 was for main- tenance. The total expenditures were $441,806.29. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the :fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $26,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $26,036.37, will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Remove shoaling from the channel by contract (January and February 1948)_----------------------------------------- $21,036. 37 Remove logs and snags from the channel by United States plant and hired labor (as needed during fiscal year) -------- ___ 5,000. 00 Total----------------------------------------------- 26, 036. 37 766707--48-pt. 1, vol. 1-71 1118 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $30,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: Maintenance: Dredge a portion of the channel by contract (April and May 1949)._ $25, 000 Remove logs and snags from the channel by United States plant and hired labor (as needed during fiscal year) 5, 000 ----------------- Total----------- ---------------------------------- 30, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947---------------------------- $5, 975. 10 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------------435, 825. 79 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ----------- 441, 800. 89 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 5. 40 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_ -- ___ ___--_____- 441, 806. 29 Net total expenditures ___- - -_______----441, 806. 29 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--- --------- __ ------------ 30. 97 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------------- 441, 837. 26 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 ......------ Cost of new work------- ----------- - ----------- Cost of maintenance...... - -...... $24, 153. 85 $4, 479. 89 $27, 035. 86 $36, 192. 96 $15, 450. 51 Total expended-----------------................... 24, 113. 90 4, 302. 57 27, 271. 06 36, 202. 60 15, 389. 61 Allotted_-------..........---... . 20, 000.00 -------------- 38, 000.00 40, 000. 00 -15, 016. 54 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___ -- ____- -- ____-_ $30, 437. 12 Amount allotted during fiscal year_-------------- 4, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ --------------------------- 34, 437. 12 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------- - 19, 016. 54 Net amount to be accounted for_____________________ 15, 420. 58 Gross amount expended_ -_____ ______-------______- 15, 389. 61 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947___----- -- _ -- 30. 97 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts --------------------- 24. 00 Balance available June 30, 1947_ ---- ____- -- 6. 97 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947____-----_ ---- __ _ -- 5. 40 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------- 12. 37 Amount allotted in August 1947___ ___ - -______-. - - ___ 26, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 _____-__ 26, 012. 37 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 ____--_ __- ____ 30, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 11. TRINITY RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, TEX. Location.-This river rises in north-central Texas and flows south- easterly about 760 miles, discharging into Galveston Bay, 37 miles northeasterly from Galveston (U. S. Geological Survey base map, Texas, scale 1: 500,000). RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1119 Previous projects.-The project outlined in House Document 409, Fifty-sixth Congress, first session, was adopted in part by the River and Harbor Acts of June 13, 1902, March 3, 1905, March 2, 1907, June 25, 1910, July 25, 1912, March 4, 1913 and July 27, 1916, each of which acts authorized the construction of certain-named locks and dams. The provisions of all of these acts for this improvement so far as they re- lated to lock and dam construction, were repealed by the River and Harbor Act of September 22, 1922. For further details see page 1113 of Annual Report for 1921, and page 986 of Annual Report for 1932. Existing project.-With abandonment of that lock and dam con- struction the improvement of the Trinity River by a channel 6 feet deep and of navigable width from the mouth to Liberty (river mile 41.4) was left as the existing project, being continued as provided for in the River and Harbor Act of July 25, 1912. Further modification of the existing project resulted through passage of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, which appoved a comprehensive plan of develop- ment of the Trinity River and tributaries, Texas, in accordance with the recommendations set forth in House Document 403, Seventy- seventh Congress, first session, subject to such future modifications as in the discretion of the Chief of Engineers and the Secretary of War may be advisable. That comprehensive plan of development provided for a navigable channel from a point in Galveston Bay at the Houston Ship Channel to a terminus at Fort Worth, Tex. Such navigable channel was to be not less than 9 feet in depth, and to have a minimum bottom width of 200 feet in Galveston Bay and 150 feet in the river section on tangents, with shunting places and suitable widening on curves, and with a turning basin at Liberty. The navigation locks would have clear inside dimensions of 75 feet by 400 feet. The 1945 act, however, authorized for construction at this time only that portion of the channel as far upstream as Liberty, Tex. The estimated first cost to the United States of the approved com- prehensive plan for canalization to Fort Worth is $96,000,000 (1939 prices), with $1,760,000 annually for maintenance and operation. The River and Harbor Act of July 24, 1946, still further modified the comprehensive plan for the Trinity River Basin development so as to locate the section of the navigation channel below Anahuac nearer the eastern shore of Trinity Bay, in accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Chief of Engineers in House Document 634, Seventy- ninth Congress, second session. This modification provides for a channel not less than 9 feet in depth and a minimum bottom width of 150 feet, and with a protective embankment along the bay side of the channel. The estimate of cost of this portion of the comprehensive plan below Liberty, revised in 1947, is $3,200,100, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1946) approved estimate for an- nual cost of maintenance and operation is $120,000. The latest pub- lished maps are contained in House Document 634, Seventy-ninth Congress. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range in the bay is about 0.6 foot and the extreme range is about 1.2 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely on the wind, and during strong northerly winds in the winter season the water surface may be depressed 1.5 feet below 1120 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 mean low tide. At low water the tidal influence extends above Liberty, the upper terminus of the authorized improvement. The ordinary vari- ation between high and low water at Liberty is 14 feet and the extreme is 26.3 feet. Local cooperation.-The work recommended in House Document 403, Seventy-seventh Congress, is authorized subject to the conditions that local interests furnish necessary rights-of-way, suitable areas for disposal of dredged material, and make necessary changes in utilities crossing the natural river channel below Liberty; and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide adequate terminal and transfer facilities on the waterway, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages that may result from construction and operation of the improvements. Local interests have indicated their willingness to comply with the con- ditions of local cooperation for that part of the comprehensive plan contained in House Document 634, Seventy-ninth Congress, second session. Terminal facilities.-The only wharves on this river are all in the first 20 miles above the mouth. They are four in number and range from 10 to 20 feet in length. All are privately owned, and usage is free at all except one. One has a hand derrick; the other three have no freight-handling facilities. They have no physical connec- tion with any railroad. They are adequate- for the existing com- merce, and there is ample roam for future enlargement. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-No work was per- formed on the channel to Liberty unit of the existing project. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The original project was com- pleted in 1925. The ruling depth at low water was 6 feet between the mouth and mile 29 and 2 feet thence to Liberty. To complete the project entails the construction of the 9-foot channel to Liberty. Proposed operations.-The allotment during the fiscal year 1948, of $63,500 will be expended during fiscal year 1948 as follows: New work: Preliminary surveys, field investigations, and preparation of detailed plans for navigation channel from Houston Ship Channel to Anahuac, Tex. (hired labor) -- $59, 500 Maintenance: Removal of logs and inags from channel as necessary (hired labor) ----------------------------------------------- 4, 000 The additional sum of $754,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Partial construction (dredging) of the section of channel in Trinity Bay from Houston Ship Channel to Anahuac (contract) --- $750, 000 Maintenance: Removal of logs and snags from channel as necessary (hired labor)----------------------------------------------- 4,000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947____________ 1 2, 002, 661. 37 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947------------ ------ 696, 557. 11 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 -------- 2, 699, 218. 48 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 1 2 2, 699, 218. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---_ --- 1 2 2, 699, 218. 48 I In addition, $66,000 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 2 Includes $252,659.92 from permanent indefinite appropriation, 1884, 1909. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1121 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work..... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . Cost ofmaintenance--------- -------------- ------------- $204.52 - Total expended....__ _ . .___ . ________ -_204.52 . Allotted ----------------------- ..... $47, 960 -............. -$5, 29 757. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ $5, 757. 29 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-__--- -5, 757. 29 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------- Amount allotted in August 1947 __________-___________ 63, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_ 63, 500. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 3--------------- ------------------ 3, 140, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 3_____________________________________ 750, 000. 00 For maintenance 3-- ---------------------------------- 4, 000. 00 Total,---------------------------- ------------ 754,000. 00 3Exclusive of available funds. 12. 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 11/2 miles below the mouth of San Jacinto River and about 281/2 miles 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. For further details see page 869, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-Thisprovides 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 1.2 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 revised in 1946, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $63,000, 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. 107, 71st Cong., 2d sess.). The latest published map is in this document. Local cooperation.--The River and Harbor Act, approved July 3, 1930, provides that local inlerests shall contribute 50 percent of the estimated first cost of the improvement, but not to exceed $25,000, and 1122 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all necessary ease- ments, 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, privately owned, 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 existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: During the period from March 17 to April 14, 1947, a total of 266,411 cubic yards of material was removed from 16,800 linear feet of channel be- tween Morgan Point and the mouth of the bayou by contract at a cost of $27,364.81. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $1,398.65. The total cost and expenditures for the fiscal year were $28,763.46. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was about 40 percent complete. 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. Work remaining consists of dredging the channel 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 9.5 feet from Houston Ship Channel to the first bend in Cedar Bayou above the mouth and 7.5 feet thence to a point in the bayou 11 miles above the mouth. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947 was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds_ .- ._______._____. . .______________ - $12, 575. 56 $210, 987. 92 $223, 563.48 --------------------------------- Contributed funds..... 12, 575. 57 ----------------. 12, 575. 57 Total --------------------------------------- 25, 151. 13 210, 987. 92 236, 139.05 The total expenditures were $236,139.05, consisting of $223,563.48 from regular funds and $12,575.57 contributed funds for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $1,644.95 will be applied to reestablishment and upkeep of reference lines. The additional sum of $40,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance dredging by contract (November and December 1948). Maintenance funds for the fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of increased construction costs and the fact that no dredging is scheduled for the fiscal year 1948. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1123 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947________________ _______ _ 1 $51, 662. 71 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ _ 280, 772. 05 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------332, 434. 76 Net total expenditures_- ----- ______-- ______1 332, 434. 76 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 1, 644. 95 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- ..-----------. 1334, 079. 71 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .------------------------ --- -------------- Cost of maintenance. - -...... . .t.-_ - .-.... .-.- $37,649.90 $441.69 $28, 763. 46 ___--_ Total expended....------------------- _ -------------- 37,649.90 441.69 28, 763. 46 Allotted-------------------------$25,000-------------- 22, 500. 00 30, 000. 00 -9, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---.-._.-.__------------ $39, 408. 41 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 9, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for. ------------------------ 30, 408. 41 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ 28, 763. 46 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -__------------------ 1, 644. 95 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2 3 ------------------------------------------ 25, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2 3___-_---_-- -------- _-__ ----- -40, 000. 00 1In addition, $12,575.57 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 3 In addition, $12,424 to be contributed by local interests. 13. CLEAR CREEK AND CLEAR LAKE, TEX. Location.--Clear Creek has its source about 13 miles south of Houston, Tex., and flows southeast for a distance of about 25 miles, emptying 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 7 feet deep at mean low tide and 75 feet wide from deep water in Galveston Bay to a new entrance to Clear Creek, and a channel 7 feet deep and 60 feet wide in Clear Creek and Clear Lake to the county highway bridge at League City. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.8 foot and the extreme range is 1.4 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, revised in 1946, is $76,000. The latest (1945) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $10,000. 1124 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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. 449, 56th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 Enlargement of the channel to depth of 6 feet and H. Doc. 264, 73d Cong., 2d sess. width of 60 feet. Mar. 2,1945 Realignment, enlargement, and extension of the chan- H. Doc. 319, 77th Cong., 1st sess. nel to the highway bridge near League City. (Contains latest published map.) Local cooperation.-Underthe provisions of the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, local interests are required to furnish, free of cost to the United States, all necessary rights-of-way and suitable spoil-disposal areas for new work and for subsequent maintenance when and as required, and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from construction and maintenance of the channel, none of which has been complied with. None required under prior acts. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small, pri- vately owned 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. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Advance planning for improvement of the channel was done at a cost of $105.88. Maintenance: During the period from July 1 to 9, 1946, a total of 17,235 cubic yards of material was removed from 2,100 linear feet of channel by contract, at a total cost of $5,028.25. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $280.74. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $5,414.87, of which $105.88 was for new work and $5,308.99 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $14,330.31. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 28 percent complete. Work remaining consists of dredging the channel from deep water in Galveston Bay to a new entrance to Clear Creek and deepening the channel in Clear Creek and Clear Lake to the highway bridge at League City, Tex. The controlling depth at mean low tide was 7 feet to the-highway bridge at Kemah, Tex., thence 4 feet to the bridge at League City, Tex. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $120,758.12, of which $21,290.95 was for new work and $99,467.17 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, plus an allotment of $20,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $20,500, will be applied to maintenance dredging of the existing channel by contract (August 1947). The additional sum of $20,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, for maintenance, dredge shoaling from existing channel where necessary, by contract, October 1948. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1125 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________________ $21, 290. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947______________ __-____ 99, 467. 17 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------___ 120, 758. 12 Net total expenditures _ _ _ __ 120, 758. 12 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947---------------------------- 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------121, 258. 12 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__ _ __________ ___ ____________ $4, 228. 12 $2, 666.00 $105. 88 Cost of maintenance ______________ ______________ ____________ 13, 004. 46 5, 308. 99 Total cost_ 4, 228. 12 15, 670. 46 5, 414. 87 Total expended_________ ___________ _____________ 4, 500.00 6, 483. 14 14, 330. 31 Allotted---------------------------____ _____ 15, 000. 00 13, 000. 00 -2, 186. 55 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------________ _____________ $17, 016. 86 Deductions on account or revocation of allotment----------___ 2, 186. 55 Net amount to be accounted for-_______ ___________ 14, 830. 31 _ _ __ Gross amount expended _ _-_ _- - --- - --- - 14, 330. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------__ 500. 00 Amount allotted in August 1947___________-__________ 20, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-.... ____ - 20, 500. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of _ existing project __--_____- __ _____-____-___----------- - 54, 250. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1--------- ------------- 20, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 14. 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 Sur- vey Chart No. 1282.) Existing project.-This provides for a channel 6 feet deep at mean low tide and 60 feet wide 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, Tex. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 0.8 foot and the extreme range about 1.4 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 21/2 feet below mean low tide. The estimated cost for new work, revised in 1938, was $42,000. The latest (1938) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $12,500. 1126 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Authority for the original dimensions (4 by 50 feet) of this channel is explained in the Annual Report for 1931, page 1093. The River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938, authorized the present project dimensions (H. Doc. 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 in- terests shall furnish, without cost to the United States, all lands, ease- ments, 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 since no rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas were needed for initial construction. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of small pri- vately owned wharves for local use. They are considered adequate for the existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Maintenance: Miscel- laneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $233.87. Total cost and expenditures for the fiscal year were $233.87. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1940. The controlling depth was 5 feet at mean low tide. The total cost and expenditures of the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $90,386.25, of which $33,942.37 was for new work and $56,443.88 was for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, plus an allotment of $17,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $17,500, will be applied to maintenance dredging in the channel by contract (March 1948). The additional sum of $1,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949 to reestablish the reference line. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947.....---------------------------$33, 942. 37 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------------------- 56, 443. 88 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------- - 90, 386. 25 Net total expenditures. ------------------------------------- 90, 386. 25 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------- 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------.--.- 90, 886. 25 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 cost of new work---------------- ------------ ---------- - ------------ Cost of maintenance-------------------------------------------------$56. -------------- 18 ---------- $233.87 Total expended------------------.................----------.. ............... .--------------.....----------.... 56. 18 233. 87 Allotted---------------------------------------------- $20,000 ------------ 19,209.95 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1127 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ___..-._______------- $19, 943. 82 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 19, 209. 95 Net amount to be accounted for-___ _--------_----------733. 87 Gross amount expended_ -- ___------_------------------ 233. 87 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947.....----------- --------- 500. 00 Amount allotted in August 1947__ _-___-------------------- 17, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_--. ---- 17, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1______________________------------___ 1, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 15. FREEPORT HARBOR, TEX. Location.-This harbor 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. For further details see page 1860 of annual report for 1915, and page 872 of annual report for 1938. 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 Co. 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 Brazosport 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 Stauffer Chemical Co. plant at Freeport at a cost of $18,000 when required in the interests of commerce and navigation. The work is to be accomplished 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 neces- sary auxiliary works in general accordance with plan No. 6, as pro- posed by the district engineer, together with a lock in the diversion dam, approximately 200 feet long, 55 feet wide and 12/2 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 provide that when local interests shall have furnished assurance satisfactory 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 pro- vided (Rivers and Harbors Committee Doc 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 1128 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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 1946, is $1,236,000, ex- clusive of amounts 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 i_--'- - ~l Mar. 3,1899 Dredging and such other work as may be deemed most Specified in act. effective 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 subsequently H. Doc. 1087, 60th Cong., 2d sess. confined to maintenance of the jetties. Feb. 27,1911 Repairs to jetties and dredging ____ _________ Specified in act. Mar. 4,1913 Construction of a seagoing hopper dredge, 1/ the cost Do. to be charged to this improvement and Pass. V to Aransas Aug. 8,1917 Purchase of one 15-inch pipe-line dredge and equip- H. Doc. 1469, 63d Cong., 3d sess. ment, its operation for an experimental period of 3 years, the operation of the seagoing dredge time for 3 years, and repairs to the jetties. Mar. 3,1925 Diversion dam, diversion channel, and necessary Rivers and Harbors Committee auxiliary works. Doc. 10, 68th Cong., 2d sess July 3,1930 Maintenance of the diversion.channel at the expense Rivers and Harbors Committee of local interests. Doc. 18, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 19351 Dredging the channels and turning basins to greater Rivers and Harbors Committee depths. (Project completed to within mile of the Doc. 15, 72d Cong., 1st sess. upper limit of the channel with Public Works Ad- ministration funds and contributed funds.) Do -_--_ Maintenance of the present project dimensions of the Rivers and Harbors Committee channels and turning basins at Federal expense. Does. 15, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and 29 2 73d Cong., 2d sess. 1 Included in Public Works Administration program, Sept. 6, 1933. 2 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 consist of small pri- vately owned wharves, and one free public wharf owned by the munici- pality of Freeport. Other facilities privately owned are one sulfur- loading dock, two oil docks. an acid dock, and two shell unloading docks. The existing facilities are considered adequate for the com- merce that exists. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Maintenance:The U. S. hopper dredge Manhattandredged the sea bar and jetty channels from September 1 to 7, and October 17 to 31, 1946, removing 188,764 cubic yards of material (bin measurement) from a channel length of 2,700 feet at a cost of $45,751.93. Additional costs of $5,971.62 were for mis- cellaneous surveys, inspections, and preliminary work for dredging. The total cost of all work for the year was $51,723.55. The total ex- penditures were $53,626.44. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 78 percent complete. The work remaining consists of dredging the channel to and including a turning basin near the Stauffer Chemical Co. plant and constructing a lock in the diversion dam in the old Brazos River. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1129 The controlling depths at meanlow tide in the various channels and turning basins were as follows: Channel from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico to seaward end of jetty, 27 feet; channel from seaward end of jetty to Brazosport turning basin, 27.5 feet; Brazosport turning basin, 26.5 feet; channel from Brazosport turning basin to upper turn- ing basin, 27 feet; upper turning basin, 30 feet; channel from upper turning basin to turning basin at Stauffer Chemical Co. plant, 19.5 feet; and the turning basin at the Stauffer Chemical Co. plant, 20 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds __ _-__-------------------------------- $1, 101, 061. 89 $2, 680, 241. 27 $3, 781, 303. 16 Public Works funds - _...... .. 116, 574. 74 - 116, 574. 74 Total United States funds __... .....-.. - . . 1, 217, 636. 63 2, 680, 241. 27 3, 897, 877. 90 Contributed funds (includes $225,000 contributed under sec. 4, River and Harbor Act of Mar. 4, 1915)..... . 758, 302. 79 -- - -__ 758, 302. 79 Total all funds- -----------------.------ -----. 1, 975, 939. 42 2, 680, 241. 27 4, 656, 180. 69 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $150,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $199,053.77, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947______ ___ __- __ __-_ $3. 00 Maintenance: Dredge sea bar and jetty channels with U. S. hopper dredge Manhattan (July and August 1947)- -- - 100, 000. 00 Dredge inside channels and basins, by contract (September and October 1947) ----------------- ------------ _______ 99, 050.77 Total--------- ---------------------------------- 199, 053. 77 The additional sum of $350,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Maintenance: Dredge sea bar and jetty channels with United States hopper dredge (July and August 1948)------------------ $100, 000 Dredge inside channels and basins, by contract (July and August 194)------------------------------------------------- --- 100, 000 Make repairs to jetties, by contract (November 1948 to March 1949)-- ----------------------------------- 150, 000 Total ------------------ ----------------------------- 350, 000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the past 5 years owing to previously curtailed maintenance operations and increased construction costs. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ________________ 1 $1, 364, 735. 06 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ ____-__ _ 2, 680, 241. 27 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 4, 044, 976. 33 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------------ 2, 037. 64 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_ 4, 047, 013. 97 See footnotes at end of table. 1130 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947,---------- ----------- $3. 00 Net total expenditures----------------------------1 4, 047, 010. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 47, 016. 13 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_-----------1 4, 094, 027. 10 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work....----------------------------- ---------------------------- -------------------------- Cost of maintenance ......------------- $9, 409. 03 $145, 732. 57 $150, 766. 39 $96, 656. 56 $51, 723. 55 Total expended_------ ------------ 9, 656. 69 147, 499. 31 148, 800. 83 96, 789. 86 53, 626. 44 Allotted.....----------------------- 90, 000. 00 -------------- 149, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 49, 501. 49 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $51, 141. 08 Amount allotted during fiscal year_-- - - 128, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------------- 179, 141. 08 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ------------- 78, 498. 51 Net amount to be accounted for-----___ ---- 100, 642. 57 Gross amount expended----------------------------------_ 53, 626. 44 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------------- 47, 016. 13 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 ----- ---------- 3. 00 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- 47, 013. 13 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_------------------ 2, 037. 64 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947----------- 49, 050. 77 Amount allotted in August 1947----------_ ------------------- 150, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-------- 199, 050. 77 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 2---------------------------- 3 18, 120. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for maintenance 2_______________ .___ 350, 000. 00 1In addition, $758,302.79 was expended from contributed funds for new work. 32Exclusive of available funds. Exclusive of funds to be contributed. 16. CHANNEL FROM PASS CAVALLO TO PORT LAVACA, TEX. Location.-The bar at Pass Cavallo is 125 miles southwest of Gal- veston 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.) Existing project.-This provides for a depth of 9 feet and a width of 100 feet from Lynns Bayou at Port Lavaca, Tex., to deep water in Matagorda Bay near Port O'Connor, Tex., a distance of about 11 miles; for channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide from Port Lavaca via Lavaca Bay, Lavaca, and Navidad Rivers to Red Bluff about mile 3 on the Navidad River, a total distance of 20 miles; and for a harbor of refuge 9 feet deep near Port Lavaca with an approach channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide. 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1131 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 1946, is $430,000. The latest (1945) approved estimate of cost for annual maintenance is $33,000. 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 feet H. Doc. 1082, 60th Cong., 2d sess. bottom width. Aug. 30, 1935 Extension of 7-foot channel to the shore line of Lavaca Rivers and Harbors Committee Bay at the mouth of Lynns Bayou. Doec. 28, 74th Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 26,1937 Deepen and widen channel to present project dimen- Rivers and Harbors Committee 1 sions. Doec. 37, 75th Cong., 1st sess. Mar. 2,1945 Extension of the channel 6 feet deep and 100 feet wide H. Doec. 314, 76th Cong., 1st sess.t from Port Lavaca by way of Lavaca Bay, Lavaca and Navidad Rivers to Red Bluff, a distance of 20 miles. Do ......-- To provide a harbor of refuge 9 feet deep near Port Report of Chief of Engineers dated Lavaca and an approach channel 100 feet wide and Dec. 10, 1943. equal depth. 1Contain latest published maps. Local cooperation.-Under the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945, local interests are required to furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way, and suitable spoil-disposal areas for the initial construction and subsequent maintenance when and as required; hold and save the United States free from damages that may result from the construction and main- tenance of the project; and provide necessary mooring facilities to which all vessels shall have free and equal access during storm periods, none of which has been complied with. Requirements under prior acts have been complied with. Terminal facilities.-The terminal facilities consist of several pri- vately owned piers and two privately owned slips at Port Lavaca, and a municipally owned wharf, turning basin, and refrigerated sea food processing and packing plant at the mouth of Lynns Bayou. The municipally owned facilities are open to the general public and are adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: Advance planning for improvement of the channel was done at a cost of $1,- 816.25. Maintenance: Periodic surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $1,837.65. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $3,653.90, of which $1,816.25 was for new work and $1,837.65 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were,$4,877.33. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 29 percent complete. The channel from the 9-foot contour in Matagorda Bay to the mouth of Lynns Bayou was completed in 1939. The work re- maining consists of dredging the channel through Lavaca Bay and the Lavaca and Navidad Rivers to Red Bluff on the Navidad River and dredging the harbor of refuge at Port Lavaca. The controlling depth at mean low water in the completed channel was 71/2 feet. 1132 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $322,- 607.62, of which $125,038.61 was for new work and $197,569.01 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $323,258.27. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus an allotment of $61,500 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $62,614.35, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------------------- $0. 25 New work: Complete advance planning for proposed improvements (channel to Red Bluff on Navidad River and harbor of refuge near Port Lavaca) (July to November 1947)-------------------------455. 88 Maintenance: Dredge existing channel where necessary, by contract (October and November 1947) ------------------------------ 62, 158. 22 Total_--------------------------- ------------------ 62, 614. 35 The additional sum of $60,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, for maintenance, to dredge shoal reaches of the channel where necessary, by contract, October and November 1948. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $125, 038. 61 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_------------------- 197, 569. 01 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------322, 607. 62 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ----------- 650. 90 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 323, 258. 52 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- .25 Net total expenditures---- _ _--------------------------- 323, 258. 27 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947- --------------------------- 463. 45 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ 323, 721. 72 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .. _____________ ________ __ $3, 416. 91 $8, 310. 96 $1, 816. 25 Cost of maintenance.......------------- $36, 190. 31 $13,215. 13 55, 978. 42 32, 639. 19 1, 837. 65 Total cost.--__------------- 36, 190. 31 13, 215. 13 59, 395. 33 40, 950. 15 3, 653. 90 Total expended_---.... --------- 6, 945. 82 42, 607. 17 60, 749. 32 39, 023. 38 4, 877. 33 Allotted-___----- ---------- 35, 000. 00 _87, 500. 00 47, 000. 00 -30, 183. 27 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 __ ----------- $35, 524. 05 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment---------------- 30, 183. 27 Net amount to be accounted for__________________ 5, 340. 78 Gross amount expended_------------------------------ 4, 877. 33 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------------- 463. 45 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_------------------------ - . 25 Balance available June 30, 1947 ___-_____________ 463. 20 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ____________________________ 650. 90 Unobligated balance avaihlble June 30, 1947_ 1, 114. 10 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1133 Amount allotted in August 1947------------------------------- $61,500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-......_ . 62, 614. 10 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 __ _ __ - _ __ _ _ 304, 600. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 _- ____ -60, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 17. GUADALUPE RIVER, TEX. Location.-The river has its source in southwestern Texas, approxi- mately 32 miles south of Junction, Tex., flows in a southeasterly direc- tion a distance of about 458 river miles and empties into the head of San Antonio Bay, 60 miles northeast of Corpus Christi and 140 miles southwest of Galveston. (See U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 1285.) Previous projects.-Authorized in the River and Harbor Act ap- proved March 2, 1907. For further details see page 1102 of the Annual Report for 1922. Existing project.-This provides for a navigation channel 9 feet deep and 100 feet wide extending about 45.5 miles from the Louisiana- Texas Intracoastal Waterway by way of Seadrift to a point on the Guadalupe River 3 miles above Victoria. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about three- fourths foot and the extreme range is about 11/2 feet. The height of tide is dependent largely upon the strength and direction of winds. During strong north winds in the winter season the water surface is occasionally depressed 1 foot below mean low tide. In the river section the ordinary fluctuation is about 2 feet and the extreme fluctu- ation due to floods about 20 feet. The Federal cost of the total project, estimated in 1946, is $13,137,- 000, exclusive of amounts to be contributed by local interests. The existing project was authorized in the River and Harbor Act approved March 2; 1945 (H. Doc. 247, 76th Cong., 1st sess.). The latest published map is in the project document. Local cooperation.-The navigation features of the project were authorized subject to the provisions that local interests furnish free of cost to the United States all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for construction and for subsequent maintenance as required, hold and save the United States free from all claims for damages that may result from ,the construction and maintenance of the channel, bear all costs of required bridge modification and give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide adequate terminal facilities, including turning basins at Seadrift and Victoria. Terminal facilities.-Terminal facilities consist of small wharves located at Seadrift and other locations along the river. Theses facili- ties are privately owned but are used to some extent by the public on equal terms. They are considered adequate for existing commerce. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations for the 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1--72 1134 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 modification of channel to Victoria consisted of topographic surveys and hydraulic studies for the preparation of detailed plans. Total cost of the existing project was $23,996.07, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $22,766.37. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-A channel 5 feet deep by 40 feet wide from deep water in San Antonio Bay to Victoria, Tex., was com- pleted in 1912. The controlling depth at mean low tide in the channel across San Antonio Bay is about 2 feet. Navigation in the river is impossible due to logs, snags, and shoals. Preliminary studies, topographic surveys, subsurface investigations, and design for preparation of detailed plans were 27 percent complete on modification of channel to Victoria. The work remaining to be done consists of deepening the channel to Victoria to 9 feet. Total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $44,173.67 for new work. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $65,826.33, will be applied to new work, partial completion of preliminary investigations and design for prepa- ration of detailed plans and specifications, by hired labor, July 1947 through June 30, 1948. The additional sum of $50.000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for preliminary investigations and preparation of detailed plans and specifications for modification of channel to Victoria. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ __ $216, 720. 95 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------------- 106, 100. 36 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--... --- 322, 821. 31 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ 322, 821. 31 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-_-_ --------------- _ 65, 826. 33 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--_------- 388, 647. 64 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work..._____..........____-________ .. .. ..... ... .. $20,177. 60 $23, 996.07 ..--------------------- Cost of maintenance--- Total expended..... 21, 407. 30 22, 766.37 Allotted ...................--------------------------.......--...... ---------------------- ---............ 110,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $88, 592. 70 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- 22, 766. 37 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-----___- ---- 65, 826. 33 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ----------------------------------- 13, 027, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 - - - __-- . --- 50, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1135 18. 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 extends 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. 523, 1285 and 1286.) Previous projects.-The original project for improvement of Aransas Pass (,Port Aransas) was authorized by the"River and Harbor 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 Corpus Christi was first improved under the River and Harbor Acts of March 2, 1907, and June 25, 1910. For further details, see page 1861 of Annual Report for 1915 and page 877 of Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-The existing 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 Depth in Christi Waterway, Tex. feet below Bottom width in feet mean low mean low Gulf level Aransas Pass outer bar_ 700 _ - -. ....- - -------. ---__ ..--- 37 Aransas Pass jetty channel _---------600 from inner end to opposite station 90, north jetty, (1) 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 400 at east and decreasing to 300 at west end ......... 35 end Humble Oil & Refining Co. basin. Channel to town of Port Aransas ... 100__----------------------------------------------- 12 Channel from Port Aransas to Cor- 250_ ---------------------------------------------- 34 pus Christi turning basin. Corpus Christi turning basin Industrial Canal- _ _ ------- 1,000 by 5,500 long (includes approach to turning basin) 200 .------.--------------- 34 34 Turning basin at Avery Point __- 1,000 by 1,200 long----------------------------------- 34 Channel to vicinity of Tule Lake..._ 200 _ ---------------------------------------------- 34 Turning basin near Tule Lake---_... 900 by 1,000 long -------------------------------- .... 34 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 two rubblestone 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 preveht a channel being cut around the jetty. 1136 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 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 di- rection of winds, and during strong "northers" in the winter season the water surface may be depressed as much as 3 feet below mean low Gulf level. The estimated cost for fiew work, revised in 1946, exclusive of amounts expended on previous projects, is $12,328,000. The latest (1945) approved estimate for annual cost of maintenance is $649,000. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: 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 Mar. 3,1905 plans of its builders. } Do. Mar. 2,1907 Connection of old curved jetty to St. Joseph Island, Rivers and Harbors Committee and construction of south jetty. Doec. 5, 59th Cong., 2d sess. Feb. 27,1911 Dredging roadstead in Harbor Island Basin to depth H. Doec. 1094, 61st Cong., 3d sess. 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 Harbor H. Doec. 1125, 62d Cong., 3d sess. 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. Doe. 321, 67th Cong., 2d sess. Christi, 25 feet deep, 200 feet bottom width. July 3, 1930 Deepening entrance channel from Gulf of Mexico to H. Doec. 214, 70th Cong., 1st sess. Harbor Island and provision of an inner basin at Harbor Island of reduced area but greater depth. Do _.... Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi Channel with depth Rivers and Harbors Committee of 30 feet. Doec. 9, 71st Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 19351 Enlarging all channels from the Gulf to the western Rivers and Harbors Committee end of basin dredged by Humble Oil & Refining Co. Doc. 35, 72d Cong., 1st sess., and at its docks on Harbor Island, with Public Works 40, 73d Cong., 2d sess. Administration funds. Do ..___. Maintenance of channel and maneuvering basin be- H. Doc. 130, 72d Cong., 1st sess. tween breakwater and western shore line of Corpus Christi Bay. Do .-- Maintenance to 30 feet depth, except on strips lying 50 Rivers and Harbors Committee feet channelward of any established pierhead lines Doec. 13, 74th Cong., 1st sess. 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. Do . . _ Maintenance and deepening to 32 feet of the channel Rivers and Harbors Committee from deep water at Port Aransas to and including Doe. 63,74th Cong., 1st sess. the turning basin at Corpus Christi. June 20, 1938 Extend the main turning basin at Corpus Christi H. Doc.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, west- ward along Nueces Bay shore to a turning basin 32 feet deep, 900 feet wide, and 1,000 feet long near Tule Lake. 2 Mar. 2,1945 To provide a depth of 34 feet in all project channels and H. Doc.544, 78th Cong., 2d sess. basins from Port Aransas to and including the Tule Lake turning basin, for a width of 250 feet from Port Aransas to the breakwater at Corpus Christi, for a width of 200 feet in the Industrial Canal and in the channel between the Avery Point and Tule Lake turning basins, and for widening the Avery Point turning basin to 1,000 feet. 1Included in Public Works Administration program Sept. 6, 1933, and Feb. 16, 1935. 2 Contains the latest published map. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1137 Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the provisions of the River and Harbor Acts of June 20, 1938, and March 2, 1945, with respect to the extension of the waterway from the Avery Point turning basin to and including a turning basin at Tule Lake, local interests being required to furnish free of cost to the United States all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way, and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and for subsequent maintenance as and when required, and furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will hold and save the United States free from damages due to. construction and maintenance of the improvement; and provided fur- t her, that construction of the extension shall not be undertaken until and unless local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Sec- retary of War that bona fide arrangements have been made with various industries to guarantee additional tonnage sufficient to war- rant the construction and maintenance of that canal to any point up to and including the proposed turning basin near Tule Lake, none of which has been 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.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: During the period from July 1 to September 29, 1946, a total of 325,174 cubic yards of material was removed from 15,200 linear feet of channel by con- tract at a cost of $30,215.05. Advance planning for improvement of the waterway was done at a cost of $9,406.78. Maintenance: Miscellaneous survey work was done, and the Corpus Christi field office was maintained. Miscellaneous surveys and in- spections were made at a cost of $15,764.09. A total of 2,082,307 cubic yards of material was removed from 32,700 linear feet of channel at a cost of $219,174.97, as follows: CubicLinear Government plant Location Period yards cfeet of Cost removed dredged U. S. hopper dredge Aransas Pass outer bar and July 1 to Aug. 31, 626, 399 17, 500 $88, 785. 59 Manhattan. jetty channels. 1946. Contract . .....-- - - Easterly portion of channel July 1 to Sept. 29, 1,455,908 15, 200 130, 389. 38 from Humble Oil & Re- 1946. fining Co. basin to Corpus Christi turning basin. The total cost of all work for the fiscal year was $274,560.89, of which $39,621.83 was for new work and $234,939.06 was for mainte- nance. The total expenditures were $346,122.25. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 48 percent complete. The two jetties have been partially completed, the north jetty being 9,240 feet long and the south jetty 7,385 feet long. A stone dike 20,991 feet long connecting with the north jetty was completed on St. Joseph Island in 1916. The inner basin at Harbor Island has been dredged to 30 feet below mean low tide over an area 650 feet wide and about 1,000 feet long. The channel from the inner basin to town of Port Aransas was completed in 1914. The Corpus Christi turning 1138 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 basin, Industrial Canal, and Avery Point turning basin were completed in 1946. The work remaining consists of extending the north and south jet- ties 1,950 and 1,265 feet, respectively, enlarging inner basin at Harbor Island; enlarging a portion of the channel between the inner basin at Harbor Island and the Corpus Christi turning basin, and dredging channel from Avery Point turning basin to and including a turning basin near Tule Lake. Enlargement of the inner basin at Harbor .Island and extension of the jetties are not required at the present time. The controlling depths below mean low tide in the various channels and basins were as follows: Aransas Pass outer bar channel, 36 feet; Aransas Pass jetty channel, 33 feet; inner basin at Harbor Island, 31 feet; channel from inner basin to west end of Humble Oil & Refining Co. basin, 33 feet; channel to and including turning basin at town of Port Aransas, 11 feet; channel from west end of Humble Oil & Refining Co. basin to Corpus Christi turning basin, 34 feet: Corpus Christi turning basin, 31 feet; Industrial Canal, 36 feet; ai1d Avery Point turning basin, 37.5 feet. The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as fol- lows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds------_ ---------------------------- $5, 650, 739. 74 $7,839,076.88 $13,489,816. 62 --- Public Works funds_.-... __.....------- .....- 324, 287. 14 --.--.-----. -- 324, 287. 14 Total United States funds_ _------------- - 5, 975, 026. 88 7, 839, 076. 88 13, 814, 103. 76 Contributed funds------------ --.----...............- _- -. 152, 555. 09 152, 555. 09 Total all funds--.........--......-............. - 5, 975, 026. 88 7, 991, 631.97 13, 966, 658. 85 The total expenditures were $13,967,515.02, consisting of $13,490,- 672.79 regular funds, $324,287.14 Public Works funds, and $152,555.09 contributed funds for maintenance. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus allotments of $675,000 in fiscal year 1948, and $308,000 contributed funds, a total of $984,- 252.84, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_-------- .--.-.--.----------.-. $358. 07 New work: Dredge a portion of the channel between inner basin at Harbor Island and the Corpus Christi turning basin to project dimensions, by contract (July 1947 to June 1948) ------------------- $150, 731. 58 Dredge a portion of channel from Avery Point turning basin to Tule Lake, by contract (con- tributed funds) (July 1947 to June 1948)..------... 308, 000. 00 Total for new work_ -_..----- __-------_------ - 458, 731. 58 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1139 Maintenance: Dredge inland channels where necessary, by con- tract (July 1947 to June 1948) ------------- $370, 000. 00 Experimental work on positioning of hydrographic surveys by radar (July 1947 to June 1948)--- -- 10, 000. 00 Construction of new reference line, by contract (July 1947 to June 1948)- -- ___- ------ 20, 000. 00 Dredge Port Aransas outer bar and jetty channels with United States hopper dredge (October and November 1947)____-__ _ __------- 125, 163. 19 Total for maintenance-__ - - .--.---------------- $525, 163. 19 Total for all work --------------- ---------------- 984, 252. 84 The additional sum of $900,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Maintenance: Dredge inland channels where necessary, by contract (July 1948 to June 1949)--- - ---------------------- Dredge Port Aransas outer bar and jetty channels- with United States hopper dredge (September and October 1948)- $500, 000 _.- 150, 000 Repair jetties at Port Aransas, by contract (July 1948 to June 1949) 250, 000 _- Total----------------------------------------------- 900, 000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1948 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of increased construction costs and making deferred jetty repairs. Cost and financial summary -------- Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ ----- $7, 347, 561. 31 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_-_----- __----_--_ 1 7, 901, 528. 74 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 15, 249, 090. 05 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 19471---------------------- , 214. 24 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_-_-_- ---- _-- 15, 250, 304. 29 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_--- -_ .-.-.-.- 358. 07 Net total expenditures --------------------------- 1 15, 249, 946. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _-------------------------- 38. 60 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------1 15, 249, 984. 82 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .. __----------- -- --- $799, 646. 59 $39, 621.83 Cost of maintenance ------------ $495,002. 06 $150, 884.91 $227, 402. 31 403, 947. 50 234, 939. 06 Total cost..---------------- 495, 002.06 150, 884.91 227, 402. 31 1, 203, 594.09 274, 560.89 Total expended - ___--.--- - - 538, 745. 35 112, 318. 90 268, 130. 34 1, 131, 631. 32 346, 122. 25 Allotted ......---------------------- 105, 000. 00 ------------- -13, 000.00 1, 315, 000. 00 74, 934. 78 1In addition, $152,555.09 was expended from contributed funds for maintenance. 1140 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946____ $271, 226. 07 Amount allotted during fiscal year ___ 90, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ 361, 226. 07 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_ 15, 065. 22 Net amount to be accounted for_ 346, 160. 85 Gross amount expended ______ 346, 122. 25 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_________________ 38. 60 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1947-_ $358. 07 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts --------- 3. 78 361. 85 Balance available June 30, 1947_______________ _______ -323. 25 AccourIts receivable June 30, 1947____ ----------------- 1, 214. 24 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 890. 99 Amourat allotted in August 1947_______________ _____________ 2 983, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 . 2 983, 890. 99 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project 3. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6, 202, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 3 900, 000. 00 2 Includes $308,000 contributed funds. 3 Exclusive of available funds. 19. BRAZOS ISLAND HARBOR, TEX. Location.-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.) Previous projects.-Authorized by River and Harbors Acts of June 18, 1878, March 3, 1881, and March 2, 1919. For further details, see page 1017, Annual Report for 1932, and page 882, Annual Report for 1938. Existing project.-This provides for a channel 35 feet deep and 300 feet wide from deep water in the Gulf through Brazos Santiago Pass; thence 33 feet deep and 200 feet wide across the Laguna Madre to the junction of the channels leading to Brownsville and Port Isabel; thence 32 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the Brownsville turning basin, 32 feet deep and 300 feet wide for a length of 3,800 feet, 550 feet wide for a length of 1,340 feet, and 1,000 feet wide for a length of 1,300 feet; for a channel from the junction 32 feet deep and 100 feet wide to the Port Isabel turning basin, 1,000 feet wide and 1,300 feet in length, with a flared entrance. 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 pro- vided local interests bear the entire cost. Under ordinary conditions the mean tidal range is about 11/2 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 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1141 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 1946, is $4,713,000, which is exclusive of $1,683,257 contributed by local interests and of amounts expended on previous projects. The latest (1946) ap- proved estimate of annual cost of maintenance is $178,000. 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 basins, Rivers and Harbors Committee, and 2 rubble mound jetties. Doe. 16, 71st Cong., 2d sess. May 24, 1934 Local cooperation requirements modified to provide Rivers and Harbors Committee (P. W. A.) for the contribution of sufficient funds to cover the Doe. 10, 72d Cong., 1st sess. Aug. 30, 1935 entire cost of the original dredging of all inside chan- nels and turning basins. Aug. 26, 1937 Deepening the jetty channel to 31 feet and all inner Rivers and Harbors Committee channels and the Brownsville and Port Isabel turn- Doe. 32, 75th Cong., 1st sess. ing basins to 28 feet, provided no dredging will be done at public expense within 50 feet of any estab- lished pierhead line, wharf, or other structure. Mar. 2,1945 Enlargement of Port Isabel turning basin to 1,000 feet H. Doc. 335, 76th Cong., 1st sess. by 1,300 feet with a flared entrance. Do_ ------ Deepening to 35 feet channel from the Gulf of Mexico through Brazos Santiago Pass; deepening to 33 feet H. Doc. 347, 77th Cong., 1st sess. 1 and widening to 200 feet channel across Laguna Madre; deepening to 32 feet channels from Laguna Madre to and including turning basins at Browns- ville and Port Isabel; widening turning basins; and dredging present shallow-draft channel south of Port Isabel from railroad bridge to Laguna Madre and connecting channel to Port Isabel turning basin to provide a depth of 6 feet and width of 60 feet. July 24, 1946 An additional connecting channel 150 feet wide and H. Doc. 627, 79th Cong., 2d sess.' 32 feet deep between the Port Isabel channel and the Brownsville channel; and transfer shallow-draft channels at Port Isabel to Gulf Intracoastal Water way. 1Contains latest published map. Local cooperation.-Fully complied with except for the River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1945 (H. Doc, 347, 77th Cong., 1st sess.), and July 24, 1946 (H. Doc. 627, 79th Cong., 2d sess.), requiring local interests to furnish free of cost to the United States all neces- sary rights-of-way and spoil-disposal areas for the initial work and subsequent maintenance, when and as required, hold and save the United States free from claims for damages that may result from the construction and maintenance of the improvements, and the ad- ditional requirement under the act of March 2, 1945, that local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will provide additional dock and wharf facilities at the Brownsville turn- ing basin. All of the above requirements relative to the enlargement of the Port Isabel Channel and turning basin (act of March 2, 1945) have been complied with. Cooperation remaining consists of com- plying with the above requirements relative to enlargement of the Brownsville Channel and turning basin and the channel from the west side of Padre Island to the junction of the Port Isabel and Brownsville Channels (act of March 2, 1945) and furnishing a release from damage liability for construction and maintenance of the additional connect- ing channel at the junction of the Brownsville and Port Isabel Chan- nels (act of July 24, 1946). 1142 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Terminal facilities.-On the westerly side of the turning basin at Port Isabel there is a steel-sheet pile wharf about 550 feet long pro- vided with a sheet-metal transit shed 100 feet wide and 350 feet long and a precooling plant of approximately 24 cars capacity each 8 hours. Westward, about 70 feet back of the warehouse on the dock, is a sheet- metal warehouse 100 feet wide and 200 feet long. Along the north end of the turning basin, distinctly separate from other structures, is an oil dock 300 feet long equipped for receiving and loading oil cargoes. All the facilities above mentioned are owned by the Port Isabel-San Benito navigation district. An oil refinery and two stor- age tank farms served by two pipe lines, all privately owned, are located near the Port Isabel turning basin. This refinery has a maxi- mum capacity of 7,500 barrels of refined products and a tank storage capacity of 360,000 barrels. The other tank farm has a storage capacity of 192,000 barrels. 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. The Brownsville navigation district has constructed along the north side of the Brownsville turning basin three reinforced-con- crete wharves. Two are 440 feet long and 165 feet wide, each pro- vided with sheet-metal-clad transit warehouse 120 feet wide and 400 feet long. The third dock is 400 feet long and 165 feet wide, provided with transit shed 390 feet long and 120 feet wide. This dock is equipped with a complete set of tropical fruit unloading machinery. Along the west end of the basin is a reinforced-concrete wharf 450 feet long and 165 feet wide, provided with a sheet-metal-clad transit warehouse 400 feet long and 120 feet wide. All of above wharves are fronted with shipside aprons 35 feet wide, equipped with two marginal tracks. Also on west end of the basin is a timber-pile dock 100 feet long for servicing small craft. It is equipped with electric conveyor. On the south side of the basin is a timber pile open dock 400 feet long for servicing small craft. North of the general cargo terminal is a high-density cotton compress, privately owned, with storage capac- ity of 16,000 bales requiring an area of 156,200 square feet. Also north of the terminal is a bonded warehouse which has 10-acre storage space, and which is equipped with railroad siding Atnd a loading and unloading platform. Another cotton compress of 16,000 bales storage capacity, requiring an area of 156,200 square feet, is located at Browns- ville, Tex. Near the northwest corner of the turning basin are public scales for servicing trucks. The Brownsville navigation district owns two crawler cranes for use on wharves. All concrete wharves have complete bunkering facilities. All docks and wharves are equipped with facilities for servicing ships with fresh water and electric cur- rent. To the eastward of the general cargo terminal is a creosoted pile oil dock owned by the Brownsville navigation district for un- loading refined oil into or loading from privately owned storage tanks. One tank farm has 15,000 barrels capacity and another, 480,- 000 barrels capacity. Privately owned fuel tanks have 17,000 barrels capacity bunker C and Diesel fuel. A privately owned bulk handling plant has 60,000 barrels capacity. This terminal has railroad and highway connections and is open to all on equal terms. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1143 Operations and results during fiscal year.-New work: The Port Isabel turning basin was widened and deepened to project dimensions by contract. During the period from April 15 to May 28, 1947, a total of 1,406,389 cubic yards of material was removed from a total of 2,900 linear feet at a cost of $143,356.21. Maintenance: The U. S. hopper dredge Manhattan dredged the sea bar, jetty, and bay channels from October 16 to November 7, 1946, removing 281,798 cubic yards (bin measurement) of material from a channel length of 24,835 feet at a cost of $41,142.61. Miscellaneous surveys and inspections were made at a cost of $16,372.27. The total cost of all work for the year was $200,871.09, of which $143,356.21 was for new work and $57,514.88 was for maintenance. The total expenditures were $194,889.57. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 85 per- cent complete. The 25-foot project channels and jetties were com- pleted in 1936. The deepening of the sea bar and jetty channels to the 31-foot depth and of the inside channels and basins to the 28-foot depth was completed in 1940. Widening and deepening the Port Isabel turning basin to the project dimensions was completed in 1947. The work remaining consists of deepening the sea bar and jetty chan- nels, widening and deepening the channel across Laguna Madre, deepening the channel to the Port Isabel turning basin, dredging con- necting Y-channel at junction of Brownsville and Port Isabel channels, deepening the channel to the Brownsville turning basin, and widening and deepening the Brownsville turning basin. The controlling depths at mean low tide in the various channels comprising the waterway were as follows: Depth in feet mean low tide Channel from deep water in the Gulf of Mexico through the jetty channel to inside Brazos Santiago Pass--------------------------------- 32. O0 Channel from inside Brazos Santiago Pass to westerly side of Long Island_ 28. 4 Channel from westerly side of Long Island to the turning basin at Port Isabel---------------------------- ---------------------- 28. O0 Turning basin at Port Isabel----------------------------------- 32. O0 Channel from westerly side of Long Island to the turning basin near Browns- ville ------------------------------------------------------ 26.0 Turning basin near Brownsville---------------------------------- 30. 0 The total cost of the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds---------_ -------------------------- $853, 427. 36 $1,810, 580. 76 $2, 664, 008. 12 Public Works funds_ - ____--.----.--.-----. ._____- 2, 848, 560. 03---.-------- 2, 848, 560. 03 Total United States funds ---- ..----------------- 3, 701, 987. 39 1, 810, 580. 76 5, 512, 568. 15 Contributed funds-- _.................. - - - --.. . .. 1, 683, 257. 70 1,683, 257. 70 Total all funds.... .. ........------------------------------ 5, 385, 245.09 1, 810, 580. 76 7,195, 825. 85 The total expenditures were $7,196,747.14, consisting of $2,664,929.41 regular funds, $2,848,560.03 Public Works funds, and $1,683,257.70 contributed funds for new work. 1144 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including accounts receivable, plus allotments of $935,500 in fiscal year 1948, a total of $944,683.78, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947-_ _ _ .- _ $1. 75 New work: Dredge sea bar and jetty channels with United States hopper dredge (September and October 1947) ----------------------------------- $90, 000. 00 Widen and deepen the channel across Laguna Madre and the turning basin at Brownsville, deepen channel to Port Isabel, and dredge connecting channel at junction of Port Isabel and Browns- ville channels, by contract (October 1947 to June 1948)------------------------------599, 643. 79 Total for new work---------------------------___ 689, 643. 79 Maintenance: Dredge sea bar and jetty channels with United States dredge (November 1947) -- 50, 000. 00 Experimental work on positioning of hydrographic surveys by radar (July 1947 to June 1948)---- -- 5, 000. 00 Dredge shoaled areas of inside channels and basins, by contract, in conjunction with new work dredging (October 1947 to June 1948)- ___ 200, 038. 24 Total for maintenance------------------------ 255, 038. 24 Total for all work --------------------------------- 944, 683. 78 The additional sum of $675,000 can be profitably expended in the fiscal year 1949, as follows: New work: Complete enlargement of project channels and basins (August 1948 to March 1949)------------------------- $325, 000 Maintenance: Dredge sea bar and jetty channels with United States hopper dredge (February and March 1949) $100, 000 Make repairs to north jetty by placing thereon a con- crete cap, by contract (September 1948 to June 1949)- 250, 000 Total for maintenance ..-------------------------------- 350, 000 Total for all work --------------------------------- --- 675, 000 Maintenance funds for fiscal year 1949 exceed the average for the last 5 years as a result of deferred jetty repairs and increased construc- tion costs. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ___ _1 $4, 377, 842. 69 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------------- 1, 810, 580. 76 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- 6, 188, 423. 45 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947--------- 923. 04 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-------- -_ 6, 189, 346. 49 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------ 1. 75 Net°otal expenditures ---------------------------- _ 16, 189, 344. 74 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947- - - - - ----_ _--.---- 8, 260. 74 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 _-1 6, 197, 605. 48 1 In addition, $1,806,619.37 was expended from contributed funds for new work. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1145 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost of new work --.----- .--. . . . . . ..--------- -------------- - -$143, 356. 21 Cost of maintenance ..-- _ _ $100,089.54 $129,704.61 $366,837.04 $186, 710. 38 57, 514. 88 Total cost-_ ........... . 100, 089. 54 129, 704. 61 366, 837. 04 186, 710. 38 200, 871.09 Total expended------------------ 103, 268. 26 116, 934. 76 379, 017.48 191, 804. 19 194, 889. 57 Allotted.................---------------------- 150, 000. 00 80, 000. 00 263, 000. 00 365, 500.00 20, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-------------------------_ $183, 150. 31 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------_ -------- __ 20, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for ----------------------- 203, 150. 31 Gross amount expended-----------------------------------_ 194, 889. 57 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------------- 8, 260. 74 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------- 1.75 Balance available June 30, 1947_----------- _ 8,258. 99 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------------------- 923. 04 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947---------_ 9, 182. 03 Amount allotted in August 1947 ---------------------- 935, 500. 00 Unobliged balance available for fiscal year 1948- ----- 944, 682. 03 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - -- - ---- - -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - - of existing project 2 325, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 2 325, 000. 00 For maintenance 2 350, 000. 00 Total--------------------------- ---------------- 675, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 20. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 3 OF THE RIVER AND HARBOR ACT APPROVED MARCH 2, 1945 The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $300,000 from any appropriations hereto- fore or hereafter made for any one fiscal year for improvement of rivers and harbors, for removing accumulated snags and other debris, and for protecting, clearing, and straightening channels in navigable harbors and navigable streams and tributaries thereof, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable in the interest of navigation or flood control. Funds in the amount of $30,000 were made available in June 1947 for removal of wreckage and debris from the north or seatrain slip, Texas City Harbor, Texas City, Tex., deposited therein by explosions aboard ammonium-nitrate laden ships on April 16 and 17, 1947. Work during this fiscal year consisted of detailed surveys, inspections, and preparation of reports, plans, and specifications for removal of the debris by combined hired labor and contract operations. Cost of all 1146 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 work during the fiscal year was $1,374.69. The expenditures were $3,500. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including ac- counts receivable, amounting to $28,625.31, will be applied to hired labor and contract operations to restore the north or seatrain slip, Texas City Harbor, to its pre-explosion status. Cost and financial summary ... Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_----_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_- -------.--- ___ -- ____- $1, 374. 69 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 374. 69 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ _---____-____-___- _ 2, 125. 31 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 3, 500. 00 Net total expenditures -------------------------------------- 3, 500. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------- _ _ 26, 500. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------- 30, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - --.- ----- Cost of maintenance---------.-------- ------- - $1, $-- 374. 69 Total expended------------- -------- ------ 3,500.00 Allotted--------............------------------------------ ---------------------------- 30, 000.00 --- Amount allotted during fiscal year_---___ _______-_____ $30, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_ - ---- -___________---_ 3, 500. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 26, 500. 00 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947____________ - _-----____ 2, 125. 31 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 --------------- 28, 625. 31 21. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the year amounted to $497,569.38 and the expenditures were $505,581.21. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, including amounts receivable, amounting to $215,- 057.88, plus an allotment of $201,120, will be applied as needed in pay- ment of expenses to be incurred under this heading during the fiscal year 1948. The additional sum of $406,600 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ - Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-------------_ --- _ $2, 683, 430. 54 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 --------- 2, 683, 430. 54 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 9, 703. 16 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_---- ---.-- 2, 693, 133. 70 RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1147 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ ___ _ __ _ _ _- _ $281. 00 Net total expenditures_____ --------------------- _ 2, 692, 852. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-_ _------- _ ---- ----- 205, 354. 72 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ --------- 2, 898, 207. 42 Fixcal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost of new work _.-- - --.- .. . -.- - - - - - - - . --..- --.- -.. Cost of maintenance- .- _-_---... -- $75, 210. 51 $40, 136. 04 $213, 355. 90 $355, 279. 56 $497, 569. 38 Total expended----...---. . - 45, 155. 40 39, 770. 94 212,464. 91 357, 846. 98 505, 581. 21 Allotted__----------------------- 63,050.00 -------------- 496, 500.00 638, 500.00 -..---- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ------------- ------ _ $710, 935. 93 Amount to be accounted for _----------------------- _ 710, 935. 93 Gross amount expended_________ ____---------- - ------ 505, 581. 21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------- 205, 354. 72 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------- $281. 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------- 30, 850. 35 31, 131. 35 Balance available June 30, 1947--- --------- _ _-- ---- 174, 223. 37 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ 9, 703. 16 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ------------ 183, 926. 53 ---------- Amount allotted in August 1947________________ -201, 120. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_____.._ 385, 046. 53 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance1 _ ____________ _ 406, 600. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 22. OTHER NAVIGATION PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report, June 30, 1947 amotmt re- Name of project see Annual quired to Report uired to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Johnsons Bayou, La.------ ---- 1933 $2, 261. 35 $54, 042. 26 (2) 2. 1 Tex......--------------- Mouth of Trinity River, 1928 79, 540. 44 10, 870. 95 (2) 3. Bastrop Bayou, Tex. 3_ 1931 9, 920. 22 27,129. 21 $10,000 4. Brazos River, Tex., from Velasco to old Washington______________________________ 1924 216, 989. 48 223, 010. 52 (2) 5. East Bay Bayou (Hanna 4 Reef), Tex.'1 4-... 1922 1922 9 4 2. 02 62,, 476. 24 7 , 847. 5 5 6 . 80 73 ( 2) 7, 500 6. Oyster Creek, Tex. ___.______ 7. Chocolate Bayou, Tex.' 5 1934 6, 512. 12 -------------- 78, 000 8. Corpus Christi, Tex., channel to Navy sea- plane base, Encinal Peninsula...........------------- 1946 1, 194, 344. 69 15, 579. 63 (2) 1 Channel adequate for commerce. 2 Completed. 3 Under date of May 25, 1939, the Chief of Engineers recommended modification of the existing project; H. Doec. 337, 76th Cong., 1st sess. 4 No commerce reported. b Modified by act of Mar. 2, 1945. See H. Doc. 337, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains latest published map. 1148 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 23. PLANT ALLOTMENT, GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1947______________----------- $1, 944, 792. 63 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_------------- --------------- 1, 944, 792. 63 Plus accounts receivable, June 30, 1947___ 454, 020. 90 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947----------------- 2, 398, 813. 53 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 --------------------- 57, 753. 23 Net total expenditures_ ____-- __________--________ 2, 341, 060. 30 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 80, 546. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------2, 421, 606. 60 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Total expended---------------- $177, 009. 73 $185, 223. 46 $91, 435. 21 -$189, 423. 60 $151, 547. 22 Allotted_. -- .- _..--_ 300, 613. 04 582, 359. 38 -500, 000. 00 -100, 000. 00 -217, 670. 94 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_____________ $449, 764. 46 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment ----------_ 217, 670. 94 Net amount to be accounted for__ 232, 093. 52 Gross amount expended ____________ $2, 095, 465. 06 Less reimbursed expenditures ----------------- 1, 943, 917. 84 151, 547. 22 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------- 80, 546. 30 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $57, 753. 23 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 140, 312. 40 198, 065. 63 Balance available June 30, 1947_______________ -- 117, 519. 33 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947______---- - -___ -_____ 454, 020. 90 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ------------ 336, 501. 57 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Aliens Creek, tributary of Brazos River and Harbor Act, River, Austin County, Tex., for Aug. 26, 1937. navigation and flood control. Alvin, Tex., waterway to the Intra- River and Harbor Act, coastal Waterway. Mar. 2, 1945. Aransas Pass, Tex., alternate routes Rivers and Harbors Com- July 2, 1946 H. 700, Favorable. in this vicinity, to Intracoastal mittee resolution, May 79th Waterway from Mississippi River 5, 1944. Cong., at or near New Orleans, La., to 2d sess. Corpus Christi, Tex. Aransas Pass, Tex., channel to the Rivers and Harbors Com- _do _ -..do ___ Do. Intracoastal Waterway. mittee resolution, Feb. 28, 1945. Big Sandy Creek, Tex. (tributary of River and Harbor Act, Sabine River). Mar. 2, 1945. -- -- - - Brazos Island Harbor, Tex., increased Rivers and Harbors Com- depth in the ship channels. mittee resolution, May 10, 1945. Brazos River, Tex., comprehensive River and Harbor Act, survey for navigation, flood control, Aug. 26, 1937. and other water uses. RIVERS AND HARBORS-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1149 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Reco- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document Recom- Congress No. mendation Brazos River, Tex., to provide navi- Rivers and Harbors Com- - - - -- --- gable channel from Richmond to mittee resolution, Sept. the Intracoastal Waterway. 22, 1944. Cedar Bayou Pass, Corpus Christi River and Harbor Act, Pass, and Pass at Murdocks Land- Mar. 2, 1945. ing, Tex. Chocolate and Bastrop Bayous, Tex_ Rivers and Harbors Com- -------'------- mittee resolution, Feb. 28, 1945. Colorado River, Tex_------------ River and Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 1945. --------------- Colorado River, Tex., for navigation Commerce Committee and flood control. resolution, Aug. 4, 1936. Colorado River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, --------------- Texas, improvement for navigation Aug. 26, 1937. and flood control. Dickinson Bayou, Tex_______ River and Harbor Act, --------------- Mar. 2, 1945. Double Bayou, Tex_______________ do . ..... . .. --- Double Bayou, East Bay Bayou, Rivers and Harbors Com- Oyster Creek, Spindletop Gulley, mittee resolution, July and Turtle Bayou, Tex., in interest 20, 1946. of navigation, drainage, and other purposes. Freeport Harbor, Tex-------------- Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Aug. 8, 1945. Galveston Bay, Tex., shore of, with River and Harbor Act, view to preventing its erosion. Mar. 2, 1945. Galveston Bay and contiguous -----do .. . . .. .---------- waters, Texas, with view to provid- ing a seaplane channel. Galveston channel, Texas, increasing Rivers and Harbors Com- depth in the ship channels. mittee resolution, May 10, 1945. Galveston County, Tex., Gulf shore Sec. 2, River and Harbor of Galveston Island from Galveston Act, July 3, 1930; act of south jetty to Galveston sea wall, Congress, July 31, 1945. cooperative beach erosion study. Galveston Harbor, Tex., increasing Rivers and Harbors Com- depth in the ship channels. mittee resolution, May 10, 1945. Galveston Harbor to Texas City, -_- do ....--------- ----- Tex., channel, increased depth in the ship channel and harbor. Galveston Harbor and channels, Rivers and Harbors Com- Texas, extension of existing sea wall. mittee resolution, Nov. 20, 1945. Greens Bayou, Tex__________________ Rivers and Harbors Com- June 16,1947 Unfavorable mittee resolution, Dec. 16, 1944. Guadalupe River, Tex., Victoria to Rivers and Harbors Com- ............... Gonzales, for navigation, flood con- mittee resolution, Mar. trol, power, and related purposes. 29, 1945. Guadalupe River, Tex., improvement Rivers and Harbors Com- ............... for navigation, flood control, power, mittee resolution, Apr. and irrigation (final report). 8, 1938. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Louisi- Rivers and Harbors Com- ............... ana-Texas section), relocation of mittee resolution, Aug. Galveston Channel section, to ex- 25. 1945. tend from a point in vicinity of Bolivar Peninsula, north of Pelican Island to the drawbridge in the Galveston causeway. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (Louisi- Rivers and Harbors Com- ana-Texas section), for by-pass mittee resolution, July channel from, at, or near Port 9, 1945. Bolivar westerly and southerly (north and west of Pelican Island) to the Intracoastal Waterway in south Galveston Bay. Houston Ship Channel, Tex., in- Rivers and Harbors Com- --------------- creased depth in the ship channels. mittee resolution, May 10, 1945. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 73 1150 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Jefferson County drainage districts, Flood Control Act, July Texas, provision of outlets in inter- 24, 1946. est of providing egress flood waters into existing waterways in general vicinity of Port Arthur, Tex., in- cluding Taylors Bayou, for flood -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - control, drainage, and navigation. Jones Creek, Tex., in the interest of River and Harbor Act, navigation and flood control. Mar. 2, 1945. Jones Creek and vicinity, Texas, for Rivers and Harbors Com- navigation, flood control, and other mittee resolution, Sept. purposes. (Review of Freeport 5, 1944. Harbor and Brazos River, Tex.) Little Bay (Aransas Bay at Fulton), River and Harbor Act, Tex. Mar. 2, 1945. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Rivers and Harbors Com- Waterway, traffic interruptions at mittee resolution, June Brazos River and Colorado River 7, 1945. crossings. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Rivers and Harbors Com- Waterway, side channel to the mittee resolution, Dec. vicinity of Kingsville, Tex., via 2, 1946. Laguna Madre and Baffins Bay, including a turning basin. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal Rivers and Harbors Com- Waterway, La. and Tex., side mittee resolution, Apr. channel through Laguna Madre 24, 1945 and Baffins Bay to Riviera, in- cluding turning basin at latter point. Louisiana and Texas Intracoastal ..... do_---------------- Waterway, La. and Tex., side channel to and through St. Marys Bay and Mission River to Refugio, including turning basin at latter point. Mill Creek, a tributary of Brazos River and Harbor Act, July 10, 1946 H. 707, Favorable. River in Austin County, Tex., for Aug. 26, 1937. 79th Cong. navigation and flood control. 2d sess. Mill Creek, Austin County, Tex., for Rivers and Harbors Com- -----do........ do ___ ...---. Do. flood control and navigation. mittee resolution, Aug. Aug. 16, 1944. Neches and Angelina Rivers, Tex., for Rivers and Harbors Com- ............ additional navigation facilities. mittee resolution, May 24, 1946. Neches River and tributaries, Texas, River and Harbor Act, ............ in the interest of navigation, flood Mar. 2, 1945. control, and other water uses. Neches River to Trinity River, Tex., do----... -... . ............ waterway, via Pine Island Bayou and extension. Oyster Creek, Tex., to provide navi- Rivers and Harbors Com- ............ gation channel from Sugar Land to mittee resolution, Sept. Intracoastal Waterway. 22,1944. Palacios, Tex., and Camp John A. Rivers and Harbors Com- ............ Hulen, channel to the Intracoastal mittee resolution, Sept. Waterway. 13, 1944. ..............- Pass Cavallo to Port Lavaca, Tex., Rivers and Harbors Com- ............... ............ channel. mittee resolution,Sept. 10, 1946. Pine Island Bayou, Tex ............. River and Harbor Act, ............... ............ ............... Mar. 2, 1945. Port Aransas-Corpus Waterway, Rivers and Harbors Com- ............ Tex., increased depth in the ship mittee resolution, May channels. 10, 1945. ............... Port Lavaca, Tex., and Palacios, River and Harbor Act, ............ Tex., channel to the Gulf of Mexico July 24, 1946. by way of Pass Cavallo, Cotton Bayou, or any other suitable outlet to the Gulf of Mexico. Sabine-Neches Waterway, Tex., im- River and Harbor Act, provements in the interest of navi- Mar. 2, 1945. gation, and prevention of damage by floods. Sabine-NechesWaterway, Tex., in the Rivers and Harbors Com- vicinity of Port Arthur. mittee resolution, Apr. 11, 1946. FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1151 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. mendation Congress Sabine River and tributaries, Texas, River and Harbor Act, I- for navigation, flood control, and Mar. 2. 1945. other water uses. Sabine River and tributaries, Cow Flood Control Commit- July 3, 1946 H. 702, Favorable. Bayou Tex. (interim report). tee resolution, Mar. 79th 20, 1945; River and Har- Cong., bor Act, .Mar. 2, 1945. 2d sess. San Antonio River, Tex., improve- River and Harbor Act, ment for navigation, flood control, June 20, 1938. power, and prevention of erosion. Seadrift, Tex., harbor of refuge at or Rivers and Harbors Com- near, on Guadalupe River, Tex. mittee resolution, Feb. 15, 1946. Texas City Channel, Tex. (dike) ___ Rivers and Harbors Com- mittee resolution, Dec. 16, 1944. Trinity River and tributaries, Texas, Rivers and Harbors Com- at and above Garza Dam. mittee resolution, Nov. 30, 1945. Trinity River and tributaries, Texas, Rivers and Harbors Com- for navigation, flood control, and mittee resolution, Feb. allied purposes. 28, 1945. Trinity River and tributaries, Texas, Rivers and Harbors Com- for navigation and flood control. mittee resolution, Mar. 31, 1944. Turtle Cove, Tex--. ........------ River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946. Water hyacinth obstructions in Rivers and Harbors Com- Louisiana and other States affected. mittee resolution, Feb. 6, 1945. 24. MILL CREEK, BRAZOS RIVER, TEX. Location.-These improvements are located on Mill Creek, a peren- nial stream which has its source about 3.5 miles west of Bellville, Tex., and flows generally southeast about 18.9 miles to its confluence with the Brazos River at a point 151.9 miles above the mouth. Existing project.-This provides for enlargement of creek channel to a minimum bottom width of 50 feet, removal of all snags and timber from source to mouth, and improvement of channel alinement. Principal benefits to be derived would be the restoration of aban- doned farm lands and protection from floods for presently cultivated lands. The estimated Federal cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $396,- 500. The estimated cost of participation by local interest is $41,500. The existing project was authorized by River and Harbor Act ap- proved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 707, 79th Cong. 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements.: Operations and results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done. Work to be done consists of preparation of detailed plans and construction of authorized phases of the project. No costs have been incurred. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during fiscal year 1948. 1152 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The sum of $396,500 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1919, as follows: New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications_ - ........-- - $26, 000 Construction costs_--------_.------------------------- - 370, 500 Total-----------------------------------------------396, 500 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 . ... _ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---- Net total expenditures_ _ .. . . Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947__ .. - Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of ex- isting project--------------------------------------------$396, 500 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work-------------------------------- --------- 396, 500 25. BUFFALO BAYOU, TEX. 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 protec- tion of the city of Houston from flood damages, and the prevention of the deposit of silt in the turning basin of the Houston Ship Channel by means of detention reservoirs, enlargement and rectifications of channels, the construction of control works, and any diversions which may be found advisable. The authorized cost of Federal participation for construction is limited to $9,000,000. The total estimated cost of the project (revised in 1946) is $42,781,000. Of this sum the Federal cost is estimated at $9,000,000 for construction and $12,684,000 for lands and damages. The estimated cost to local interests is $21,097,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved June 20, 1938 (H. Doc. 456, 75th Cong., 2d sess.), and the Flood Control Act approved August 11, 1939. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The require- ments are being complied with. The offer of the Harris County flood-control district to advance the sum of $2,900,000 to the Depart- ment for prosecution of the Buffalo Bayou project was accepted by the Secretary of War on December 18, 1940, and July 10, 1945. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of : Continuation of the acquisition of lands for Barker Reservoir, Addicks Reservoir, and Buffalo Bayou rectified channel; preparation of leases, engineering studies, and design; prep- aration of plans and specifications, and curative work required in con- nection with the acquisition of required lands; partial construction of Addicks Dam and rectified channel of South Mayde Creek from Ad- dicks Dam to Buffalo Bayou; and initiation of partial channel rectifica- FLOOD CONTROL---GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1153 tion from Buffalo Bayou to South Canal. Routine maintenance and care were carried on from July 1946 to June 1947 on Barker Dam and the rectified channel. Total cost during the fiscal year was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds: Hired labor..........-----------------------........ _ _ $100, 688. 25 $30, 760. 70 $131, 448. 95 Contract.......--...............-------------------------------.... 1, 924, 972. 60 ---------------- 1, 924, 972. 60 ..... ___ Total___ .. .... _ ...................... 2, 025, 660. 85 30, 760. 70 2, 056, 421. 55 Advanced funds: Contract..-_-- _---__ ------- --- _ 424, 847. 45 ---------- 424, 847. 45 Total for all work--........- . _ 2,450, 508. 30 .---.---------- 30, 760. 70 2, 481, 269. 00 The total expenditures were $2,361,523.63, of which $1,936,676.18 was from regular funds and $424,847.45 from advanced funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 18 percent complete. Construction of Barker Dam and appurtenant outlet works and channel rectification from Barker Dam to South Mayde Creek was completed in 1945. Revision of slopes for Barker Dam drainage ditches was continued. Construction of Addicks Reservoir and appur- tenant outlet works was 48 percent complete; channel rectification of South Mayde Creek from Addicks Dam to Buffalo Bayou was 35 per- cent complete. Partial preparation of plans and specifications for channel rectification from South Mayde Creek to South Canal were completed. Preliminary studies and design for White Oak Dam Brickhouse Gully Bypass Channel, North Canal, and relocation of Burlington-Rock Island Railroad were continued. Review of land appraisals and reappraisals was continued on Barker Reservoir, Addicks Dam, and Buffalo Bayou channel rectification. Commissioners court hearings and Federal trials were in progress to determine land acquisition values of Barker Reservior, Buffalo Bayou rectified channel, and Addicks Reservoir. No work was done on the second stage of the development which includes the construction of South Canal and its appurtenant intersection dam and rectification work. To complete the project, subsurface explorations and detailed design must be completed, and construction of the remaining units of the authorized project must be accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was as follows: New work Maintenance Total Regular funds: River and harbor ............. _.._.. ............... $326, 027. 61 ---------------- $326,027. 61 Flood control_---........--__ - .-......... 4, 484, 593 97 $93, 533.04 4, 578,127.01 Advanced funds............... --------------------------------- 2, 900, 000.00 -------------- 2, 900, 000. 00 Total............-.-... ................. __ 7, 710, 621. 58 93, 533.04 7, 804, 154. 62 1154 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,873,018, plus allotments of $1,754,700 for new work and $80,000 for maintenance a total of $3,707,718 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_------__------------------ $172, 495. 01 New work: Addicks Dam: Preparation of plans and specification by hired labor.... 6, 668. 54 Directional signs ------------------ --.-.-- - - 465. 26 Construction of Addicks Dam by contract ------------ 1, 753, 233. 07 Construction of stream gage station (U. S. Geological Sur- vey) ------------------------------------------- 12, 800.00 Reconstruction and relocation of road ramps and culverts by contract___------_ ---------- 75, 095. 36 .-------------- Cemetery relocation by hired labor------------------- 1, 093. 19 Acquisition of rights-of-way ----------------- _ 227, 206. 41 Purchase 4 lift gates, operating machines, and supports, by contracts_ __- ---.-- -------------- 44, 000. 00 Installation of 4 lift gates by contract-------- --- ------ 60, 000. 00 Barker Dam: Plans and specifications, by hired labor---------------- 5, 000. 00 Rights-of-way and land acquisition------------------- 77, 832. 82 Reduce slope of Barker and Clodine ditches from 1:2 to 1:3 and sod by hired labor_ __ --------- _ 82, 133. 00 Grout concrete block pavement by hired labor.--------- 810. 11 Construct stone apron at pipe culverts by hired labor - 656. 32 Purchase 4 lift gates, operating machines and supports, by contract_----- __---.- --------- _- ----- 44, 000. 00 Installation of 4 lift gates by contract ----------------- 40, 000. 00 White Oak Reservoir: Design studies --------------------- 30, 012. 65 Channel rectification: Plans and specifications by hired labor----------------- 11, 866. 70 Addicks Dam to Buffalo Bayou, upper end- 87, 228. 94 Buffalo Bayou below South Mayde Creek------------- 138, 988. 05 Fencing of outlet channels, Addicks and Barker Dams__ 6, 258. 51 Highway bridge and rectification under Missouri-Kansas- Texas R. R. bridge by contract -------------------- _ _ 39, 699. 13 Katy bridge relocation by Missouri-Kansas-Texas R. R. Co -------------------------------------------- 26, 881.00 Continuation of channel rectification of Buffalo Bayou from station 198+00 to station 336+00 ------------- 409, 474. 39 Land acquisition__. -------------------------- _ 251, 502. 58 Maintenance: Maintenance and repair to Barker Dam by hired labor ------------------------------------------------ 102, 316. 96 Total for all work_--___------------------------ 3, 707, 718. 00 The additional sum of $126,800 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Maintenance: Maintain and repair Barker Dam-___-------...---------..__ $76, 800 Maintain and repair Addicks Dam-. _- __-----------_ - 50, 000 Total for all work__-- -------------------------- _ 126, 800 Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------- $4, 810, 621. 58 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_--------_------------ - 93, 533. 04 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947......... 4, 904, 154. 62 See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1155 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947, _--------------------$172, 495.01 Net total expenditures --------------------------- 1 4, 731, 659. 61 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 1, 873, 018. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ..----------- 16, 604, 677. 61 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work _ ___........ ... $102, 542.91 $311, 024.03 $1, 279, 490. 75 $272, 557. 35 $2, 025, 660. 85 Cost of maintenance __- ____________-___-- --- - ___------ -__ 9, 418.17 53, 354.17 30, 760. 70 Total cost ----------------- 102, 542. 91 311, 024. 03 1, 288, 908. 92 325, 911. 52 2, 056, 421.55 Total expended----....-------- 120, 109. 88 261, 469. 57 1, 334, 193.88 279, 330. 30 1,936, 676. 18 Allotted........------------------------- -62, 200.00 122, 000.00 3, 418, 850.00 200, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------------- $3, 609, 694. 18 Amount allotted during fiscal year_- ----------------- -- - 200, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------- 3, 809, 694. 18 Gross amount expended ________- - _ $1, 938, 522. 18 Less reimbursed expenditures------_ _-_-_-- - 1, 846. 00 1, 936, 676. 18 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------1, 873, 018. 00 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------- $172, 495. 01 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts.... 1, 680, 641. 67 1, 853, 136. 68 Balance available June 30, 1947_------------------ 19, 881. 32 Amount allotted in August 1947_____ __-____--_ 1, 834, 700. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .------ 1, 854, 581. 32 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion _ of existing project 2_-__--_ _- -- _-_- .- . .----------- 13, 682, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending _ June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2_------------_ __ _ -- 126, 800. 00 ADVANCED FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ----------------------- $2, 900, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ -----.-.---- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 2, 900, 000. 00 Net total expenditures--------- ------------------------- 2, 900, 000. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ----------------- 2, 900, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..-.......------------.... $647, 485. 67 $839, 282. 53 $473, 904. 66 $38, 349. 14 $424,847.45 Cost of maintenance .---------------------------- ---------------- ------ ------------- Total expended __ -- .- ...--- 601, 000. 35 833, 411. 74 575, 436. 44 38, 355. 00 424, 847. 45 Allotted------............--- ------------------------------------ 400,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ---- _-_-----------___ $424, 847. 45 Gross amount expended_ --------- . ----- __-_._._ 424, 847. 45 1Includes $326,027.61 rivers and harbors funds. 2Exclusive of available funds. 1156 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR BUFFALO BAYOU, TEX. Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-----------------------1 $7, 710, 621. 58 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-_- ------- --- 93, 533. 04 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 7, 804, 154. 62 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947- __-__- - -172, 495. 01 Net total expenditures_---------------------------- 1 7, 631, 659. 61 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947___ -_____- __--_____ 1, 873, 018. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 1 9, 504, 677. 61 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_-----------_ --- $750, 028. 58 $1, 150, 306. 56 $1, 753, 395. 41 $310, 906. 49 $2, 450, 508. 30 Cost of maintenance_ ___ __ _______ 9, 418. 17 53, 354. 17 30, 760. 70 Total cost ---------------- 750, 028. 58 1, 150, 306. 56 1, 762, 813. 58 364, 260. 66 2, 481, 269. 00 Total expended-.................. 721, 110. 23 1, 094, 881. 31 1, 909, 630. 32 317, 685. 30 2, 361, 523. 63 Allotted ...................... ...... __ -62, 200. 00 122, 000. 00 3, 818, 850. 00 200, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-------------------------- $4, 034, 541. 63 Amount allotted during fiscal year --------------------------- 200, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------ 4, 234, 541. 63 Gross amount expended ------------------- $2, 363, 369. 63 Less reimbursed expenditures-----------,__ 1, 846. 00 2, 361, 523. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_------------------ 1, 873, 018. 00 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------- $172, 495. 01 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts... 1, 680, 641. 67 1, 853, 136. 68 Balance available June 30, 1947 _- -_ ----- _- Amount allotted in August 1947--------------------------- __ 19, 881. 32 1, 834, 700. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 1, 854, 581. 32 Amount of United States funds (estimated) required to be ap- propriated for completion of existing project 2------_------- 13, 682, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2_ ______ _ ----- __._ ---- 126, 800. 00 1 Includes $326,027.61 rivers and harbors funds. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 26. TRINITY RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, TEXAS Location.-The works covered by this project are a series of dams and reservoirs on tributaries of the Trinity River in Texas, and local protection works at two cities in the basin. Existing project.-The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, adopted the comprehensive plan of improvement for navigation, flood control, and allied purposes, in the Trinity River Basin, as outlined in House Document 403, Seventy-seventh Congress, first ses- sion. This plan provides for the construction at this time of Benbrook, FLOOD CONTROL--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1157 Little Elm, and Grapevine Reservoirs, the modification of Garza Dam, and the improvement of the levees and floodways at Fort Worth and Dallas, for flood protection and water conservation. The act also adopted the modification contained in House Document No. 533, Seventy-eighth Congress, second session, which provides for the con- struction of the Lavon Reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, further modified the authorized Lavon Reservoir to provide for conservation storage as may be determined warranted by the Secretary of War upon the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers. The latest published maps are contained in the project documents. The estimate of cost for new work revised in 1947 is $60,602,000, and is itemized in the tables below. The flood-control works included in the comprehensive plan are listed below: Dams and reservoirs Estimated cost Dis- Reser- Reservoir Stream above Height Type capac- Lands mouth ity tion- and Total damages Acre Miles Feet feet Benhrook.... Clear Fork----------.......... 15 130 Earth fill__ 258, 630 $8, 868, 500 $3, 490, 900 $12, 359, 400 Lavon ____.. East Fork-----------.. 56 69- ... do-..... 423,400 8,521,100 3,721,200 12, 242, 300 Grapevine _. Denton Creek-...... 11. 7 112 __.._do_ _... 434, 200 9, 482, 200 3, 196, 200 112, 678, 400 Garza Little Elm Fork......----------- 30 125 ..... do- .... 1,016,200 15, 519, COO 7, 802, 900 223, 321, 900 Elm. IIncludes $607,000 non-Federal costs. 2Includes $3,323,000 non-Federal costs. Local protection works Estimated cost Dis- Location Stream tance Type structure Lands mouthCotru- and Total tion damages' Miles Fort Worth. Clear and West Forks_ 560 Leveeand channel clear- $824, 000 $215, 000 $1,039, 000 ing. Dallas-...... Elm Fork and Trinity 505 ..... do ..---------------- 1,300,000 ---------- 1,300,000 River. 1 Non-Federal cost. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies to the reservoirs. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation, as provided by law, this project is authorized subject to the conditions that local interests contribute $607,000 toward the cost of Grapevine Reservoir; authorize and permit the modification of Garza Reservoir and maintain and operate it in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War; authorize and permit the modification of the levees and floodways at Fort Worth and Dallas, remove or adjust all obstructing bridges and other utilities and dams as required by the 1158 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Secretary of War; and prevent obstructions and encroachments from being placed in the floodways. All operations previously reported under the heading "Trinity River and tributaries, Texas," for those projects are now contained in the individual reports and previous costs and expenditures have also been transferred to those reports. 27. BENBROOK RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin. The reservoir is in Tarrant County, Tex., on Clear Fork of Trinity River, 15 river miles upstream from its confluence with the West Fork of the Trinity River about 10 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth-fill dam approximately 9,200 feet in length, in- cluding an uncontrolled concrete spillway 500 feet in length located in the left abutment. The dam has a maximum height of 130 feet above the stream bed. The reservoir provides a storage capacity of 258,630 acre-feet, of which 170,380 acre-feet are for flood control, 72,500 acre-feet for conservation storage and a sedimentation reserve of 15,750 acre-feet. The reservoir extends 10.6 miles upstream. The estimated cost of the project revised in 1946, is $8,868,500 for construc- tion and $3,490,900 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $12,359,400. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 403, 77th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Section 2' of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, subsurface investigations, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Construction was started on a portion of embankment sec- tion. The total cost during the fiscal year was $162,030.35 and the expenditures were $171,423.14. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Detailed plans and specifications were 30 percent complete and construction on a portion of the em- bankment was in progress. Land acquisitions were continued. To complete the project, surveys, explorations, and detailed design must be completed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost to June 30, 1947, was $324,069.70 for new work. The total expenditure was $323,627.74. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $407,672.26, plus an allotment of $1,400,000 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $441. 96 New work: Engineering studies and partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor-- ---- --------------- 126, 493. 03 Land acquisition by hired labor------------------------- 726, 126. 34 Completion of partial construction of the embankment (con- tract) ------------------------------.-..---------- 122, 015. 93 FLOOD CONTROL--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1159 New work-Continued Initiation and partial construction of spillway and outlet works (continuing contract)- ------------------------------- $832, 595. 00 Total for all work_ -------------------------------- 1, 807, 672. 26 The additional sum of $4,950,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Complete engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans by hired labor------------------_------- --------------------- $87, 500 Land acquisitions--------------------- -------------------- 480, 782 Partial completion of continuing contract for construction of spillway outlet works ------------------------------------------- 2, 198, 905 Partial construction of embankment - --------------------- 1, 009, 278 Relocation of Santa Fe R. R-------------- ------------------ 1, 173, 535 Total for all work_-----------------------------------4, 950, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------------------------- _ $324, 069. 70 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------------- -------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 324, 069. 70 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--_---- - ----- 441. 96 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 323, 627. 74 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 -------- -------- 407, 672. 26 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 731, 300. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__----.... _ __ - _ -___- -__- -___ - --------------- $162, 039. 35 $162, 030. 35 Cost of maintenance- -- Total expended__.... ____ _____ ________ __________ __________________ 152, 204. 60 171, 423. 14 Allotted.......-------------------- -------------- -------------- $6, 000 181, 000. 00 544, 300. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------- $28, 795. 40 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------------------------- 544, 300. 00 Amount to be accounted for- ------------------------ 573, 095. 40 Gross amount expended_---------------------- $171, 423. 14 Less reimbursed expenditures- ----------------- 6, 000. 00 165, 423. 14 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----- - - ----- - _ 407, 672. 26 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 ------------------------- . 441. 96 Balance available June 30, 1947----------- ------ --- 407, 230. 30 Amount allotted in August 1947_--------------------------- 1, 400, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ..---.. 1, 807, 230. 30 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 -------------------------------------- 10, 228, 100. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 4, 950, 000. 00 1 'xclusive of available funds. 1160 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 28. LAVON RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin. The reservoir is in Collins County, Tex., on East Fork of Trinity River, 55.9 miles above its confluence with the Trinity River and about 22.5 miles northeast of Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth fill dam, approximately 9,540 feet in length, including a gate-controlled concrete spillway 568 feet in length lo- cated in the right abutment. The dam has a maximum height of 69 feet above the stream bed. The reservoir provides a storage capacity of 275,600 acre-feet for flood control, 100,000 acre-feet for conserva- tion, and a sedimentation and dead storage reserve of 47,800 acre-feet. The reservoir extends 10 miles up the East Fork and 16.1 miles up Pilot Grove Creek. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1946, is $8,521,100 for the construction and $3,721,200 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $12,242,300. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 403, 77th Cong., 1st sess., and H. Doc. 533, 78th Cong.) The project was further modified by the River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946. The latest published maps are contained in the project documents. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operationsduring the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, subsur- face investigations, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. The costs during the fiscal year were $63,604.09, and the expenditures were $63,262.63. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary investigations and design for preparation of detailed plans were 98 percent complete. To complete the project, surveys, explorations, and detailed design must be completed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost to June 30, 1947, was $190,004.59 for new work. The total expenditure was $189,562.63. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $5,337.37, plus an allotment of $500,000, made in August 1947, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ -___--------------- $441. 96 Engineering studies and partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor- - ------------------ __--_ . 115, 570. 41 Land acquisitions by hired labor_ -_---_------------------- 153, 750. 00 Partial construction of embankment (contract)------------------ 235, 575. 00 Total for all work_ __---------- ------------------- ---- 505, 337. 37 The additional sum of $5,075,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1947 for new work as follows: Complete engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans by hired labor--------- ------------------------------------ $116,525 Land acquisitions by hired labor ------------------------------ 500, 000 Relocation Santa Fe R. R. and State highway_ ------------------- 1, 280, 000 Partial construction of outlet works and spillway----------------- 3, 178, 475 Total for all work.---------------- ------------- 5, 075, 000 FLOOD CONTROL--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1161 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _ _ _.. __ $190, 004. 59 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__... -------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ..---------. 190, 004. 59 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------ _ _441. -------- 96 Net total expenditures ___------------------------ 189, 562. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ --------- --------- . 5, 337. 37 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 194, 900. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 --------------- Cost of new work-----................... -------------..-------------- ............ ....... $126, 400. 50 $63, 604. 09 Cost of maintenance .... ------. .-----------. ------------ ------------ -------------- ---------- Total expended_ .... _____ __.................._._._.._ . . 126, 300.00 63, 262. 63 Totalexpened------------------------ -------------- --------- 12,0.0 6,226 Allotted.... _--- ---------- ...------- ---------------------- -- 139, 000. 00 55, 900. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 -------------------------- $12, 700. 00 Amount allotted during fiscal year-_- ----- ------------ 55, 900. 00 Amount to be accounted for-___ ___------------ 68, 600. 00 Gross amount expended___________ - -___ ____- - _ 63, 262. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 5, 337. 37 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_ ------------- 441. 96 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- 4, 895. 41 Amount allotted in August 1947 -________--------------- 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .... 504, 895. 41 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_-___ -____ __------- 11, 547, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 5, 075, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 29. GRAPEVINE RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin. The reservoir is in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Tex., on Denton Creek, 11.7 river miles upstream from its confluence with the Elm Fork of the Trinity River and about 20 nfiles northwest of the city of Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth dam approximately 12,850 feet in length, includ- ing an uncontrolled concrete spillway 500 feet in length, located in the left abutment. The dam has a maximum height of 137 feet above the stream bed. The reservoir will provide a storage capacity of 238,200 acre-feet for flood control, 160,000 acre-feet for conservation purposes, and a sedimentation reservoir of 36,000 acre-feet. The reservoir ex- tends 22.2 miles upstream. The estimated cost of the project, revised 1162 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 in 1946, is $9,482,200 for the construction and $3,196,200 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $12,678,400. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 403, 77th Cong., 1st sess.) The project document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-In accordance with the recommendation con- tained in the project document, construction of the project is subject to the condition that local interests (Park Cities) contribute $607,000 toward the cost of the project, for which they will receive 50,000 acre- feet of conservation storage. The project also provided for an ex- change of 75,000 acre-feet of storage between Grapevine and Lake Dallas in order to secure additional flood-control storage in the modi- fied Lake Dallas (Garza). This exchange is no longer required under the new Elm Fork Reservoir plan consisting of the Grapevine and Garza-Little Elm Reservoirs; however, the city of Dallas has requested that the project include 85,000 acre-feet of conservation storage for which the city of Dallas will pay the incremental cost now estimated to be $1,567,000. The requirements of local cooperation have not been met, but local interests have asserted their willingness and ability to meet them. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operationsduring the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, subsurface investigations and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. The costs during the fiscal year 1947 were $64,775.60, and the ex- penditures were $65,133.54. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-Preliminaryinvestigations and design for preparation of detailed plans were 94 percent complete. To complete the project, surveys, explorations, and detailed design must be completed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost to June 30, 1947, was $177,375.93 for new work. The total expenditure was $176,933.97. Proposed operation.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year $13,066.03 plus an allotment of $500,000 made in August 1947 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- ------- $441. 96 New work: Engineering studies and partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor_ 117, 674. 07 Land acquisitions------------------------------------- 198, 500. 00 Partial construction of embankment (contract)------ - - 196, 450. 27 Total, all work------------------------------------- 513, 066. 30 The additional sum of $4,300,000 can be profitably expended ddring the fiscal year 1947 for new work as follows: Complete engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans by hired labor ..--------------------------------------------- $162, 000 Land acquisitions-- ---------------------------------------- 653, 100 Construction of spillway and outlet works-------------------- 3,485, 000 Total for all work------------------------------------4, 300, 000 FLOOD CONTROL---GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1163 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ------------------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_.__._ .... __ .__....... -...-...- $177, 375. 93 .. Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 177, 375. 93 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ ----------- ------ 441. 96 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ 176, 933. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 -- - -- _- - --------- 13, 066. 03 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 190, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.._____ ......... _______ __.... __ ---------------------------.... .. $112, 6C0. 33 $64,775.60 Cost of maintenance--.----------- ...................... .....------------------------- Total expended ......... _ _--_..--------- .----------- ... 111.800. 43 65, 133. 54 Allotted ...........----------- --------............ ----- -------------- 118, 000. 00 ...-------------- 72, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-__ -__------____--- $6, 199. 57 Amount allotted during fiscal year_---- -___- - ___ - 77, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for ------------------------- 78, 199. 57 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- 65, 133. 54 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------------------- 13, 066. 03 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_111111111111111 441. 96 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- -12, 624. 07 Amount allotted in August 1947_---------- --------------- 500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 512, 624. 07 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 _______-_______________-- 11,988, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 4, 300, 000. 00 IExclusive of available funds. 30. GARZA-LITTLE ELM RESERVOIR, TEX. Location.-The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin. The reservoir is in Denton County, Tex., on Elm Fork of Trinity River, immediately above the town of Lewisville, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a single earth-filled dam and reservoir on Elm Fork at a site below the existing Garza Dam. This reservoir designated as the Garza-Little Elm Reservoir, replaces the Little Elm Reservoir, the modified Garza Reservoir, and the Denton or Aubrey Reservoir. The reservoir provides a storage capacity of 526,700 acre-feet for flood control, 436,000 acre-feet for conservation, and a sedimentation reserve of 53,500 acre-feet-a total of 1,016,200 acre-feet. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $23,321,900. 1164 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 403, 77th Cong. 1st sess., which contains the latest published map.) Local cooperation.-The project was approved and authorized subject to the condition that local interests authorize and permit the modification of Garza Dam, and operate the Garza Reservoir in ac- cordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. Local interests have indicated their willingness to meet these requirements. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, subsur- face investigations, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. The total costs during the fiscal year were $120,840.35 and the expenditures were $110,184.33. Conditionsat end of fiscal year.-Preliminaryinvestigations and de- sign for preparation of detailed plans were continued. To complete the project, surveys, explorations, and detail design must be completed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost to June 30, 1947, was $365,764.66 for new work. The total expenditure was $365,322.70. Proposed operation.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $170,977.30, will be applied as follows: .. Accounts payable____-------------- -_ $441. 96 New work: Engineering studies and partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications by hired labor _------ __-_ ------ 170, 635. 34 Total for all work_ --- ___---------_------ __---- 170, 977. 30 The additional sum of $355,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1947 for new work to complete engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans by hired labor. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _ _ _ ._ $365, 764. 66 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_.... -------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------- 365, 764. 66 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 441. 96 Net total expenditures _ ----- . - -- ----------- 365, 322. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 170, 977. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_-_-------- 536, 300. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_____ ........ __..---------------- .. - __ . ... _ $244, 924. 31 $120, 840. 35 Cost of maintenance--..----------- ------ ----- -------- Total expended__---------.............---- ________ ___.-------- .---------- _ 254, 696. 42 110, 184. 33 Allotted------------- ------------- ------------ -------------- 263, 000. 00 273, 300. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $8, 303. 58 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ -- ___ .--- __- 273, 300. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------_ ---------- 281, 603. 58 FLOOD CONTROI---GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1165 Gross amount expended ---------------------------------- $110, 626. 28 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_---------- - 170, 977. 30 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1947------------------------- 441. 96 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- 170, 535. 34 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ ----------------------------------- 22, 450, 600. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1---------------------------- 355, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 31. FORT WORTH FLOODWAY, TEXAS Location.-The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin. The floodway is located on the West Fork and Clear Fork of the Trinity River at Fort Worth, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for raising and strengthening the present levees with material excavated from the channel and floodway, clearing the floodway of timber and debris, removing obstructions, and enlarging bridge opening of excavation in order to provide a safe capacity in the Clear Creek portion of 60,- 000 second-feet and 95,000 second-feet in the West Fork portion of the floodway downstream of the confluence of the Clear and West Forks. The estimated cost of this modification, revised in 1946, is $1,039,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 403, 77th Cong., 1st sess.) The project document contains the latest published map. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition the project is authorized subject to the conditions that local interest authorize and permit the modification of the levees and floodways at Fort Worth, remove or adjust all obstructing bridges and other utilities and dams as required by the Secretary of War; and prevent obstructions and encroachments from being placed in the floodway. Operations and results during the fiscal year.--Operations during the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, investi- gations, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. The total costs during the fiscal year were $22,975.80 and the expendi- tures were $24,039.94. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary investigations and design for preparation of detailed plans were 48 percent complete. To complete the project, surveys, explorations, and detailed design must be completed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost to June 30, 1947, was $48,089 for new work. The total expenditures was $47,647.04. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $80,352.96, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------------- $441. 96 Engineering studies and design for preparation of detailed plans by hired labor-------------------------------------------- 79, 911. 00 Total for all work------ ----------------------------- 80, 352. 96 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 74 1166 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $65,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_--...---... ----.----.---.-- $48, 089. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ _... ... ... _ _ __ ----------. Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----- ------ 48, 089. 00 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_-- _-- _-- -- --------- 441. 96 Net total expenditures_ _-------- -___----_- 47, 647. 40 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947____------_ ------------- 80, 352. 96 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ - ____ 128, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_-...-- ___---------------------_______ $25, 113. 20 $22, 975. 80 Cost of maintenance-...... ...... -- .... _... .._____ I ---- ... . 2_5_, _.2_ . . _,9-5-8.. Total expended_ __ ________ ________________................ ____________ 23, 607. 10 24, 039. 94 Allotted----------.....................--------. -------------- -------------- ------------- 38, 000. 00 90, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-- -__________ ___ ___ $14, 392. 90 Amount allotted during fiscal year_--------------- ---------- 90, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for -__---________--__----104, 392. 90 Gross amount expended__------------------------------__ 24, 039. 94 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ------------------ _-- _ 80, 352. 96 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-_.----------------------- 441. 96 Balance available June 30, 1947-------__-------------- 79, 911. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1__________________ ___________________ 911, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 _--_-___ ----___ __ _ 65, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 32. DALLAS FLOODWAY, TEXAS Location.-The project is a unit of the comprehensive plan for flood control in the Trinity River Basin. The floodway is located on Elm Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River at Dallas, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the strengthening of the levees and the clearing of the floodway. The estimated cost of these modifications, revised in 1946, is $1,300,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945. (See H. Doc. 403, 77th Cong., 1st sess.) The latest published map is contained in the project document. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition the project is authorized subject to the conditions that local interests authorize and permit the modifications of the levees and floodways at Dallas, remove or adjust all obstructing bridges and other utilities and FLOOD CONTROL--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1167 dam as required by the Secretary of War; and prevent obstructions and encroachments frd'm being placed in the floodway. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, investi- gations, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. The total costs during the fiscal year were $63,521.95, and the expenditures were $64,020. Conditions at end of fiscal year.-Preliminaryinvestigations and design for preparation of detailed plans were 52 percent complete. To complete the project, surveys, explorations, and detailed design must be completed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost to June 30, 1947, was $94,762.11 for new work. The total expenditure was $94,320.15. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $87,679.85, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ___ .._.___ ____ _ _ $441. 96 New work: Engineering studies and design for preparation of detailed plans by hired labor _____-. - .----------.--- _-_-- 87, 237. 89 Total for all work__ __ _ ..- ___-.------ -_ _ _------- 87, 679. 85 The additional sum of $40,800 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ ..... _ _ $94, 762. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ---------- 94, 762. 11 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947__-_-- _ -- _441. 96 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 94, 320. 15 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947- -_ - ------------- - --- 87, 679. 85 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 182, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .. _ ___.......... ___...... __.............__ .. .......... $31, 240. 16 $63, 521. 95 Cost of maintenance....----------------- Total expended------------------- ---------........................ --. ......--------------. 30, 300. 15 64, 02C. 00 Allotted ................-------------------------------.......-------------......------------. 41,000. 00 141,000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ------ -- - - - ------ $10, 699. 85 Amount allotted during fiscal year ---- _--------- ___ ---- -- 141, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-- -------_-------- _. 151, 699. 85 Gross amount expended _----------------- - ---- - - --- 64, 020. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 --------------------- 87, 679. 85 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_ .. . - -_. 441. 96 Balance available June 30, 1947- ----------.--...-- 87, 237. 89 1168 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------------------------------------- $1, 118, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending -------------------- June 30, 1949, for new work 1........................... 40, 800. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 33. WHITNEY RESERVOIR, BRAZOS RIVER, TEX. Location.-The site of the Whitney Dam is on the Brazos River, Tex., about 442 miles above the mouth of the river, 5.5 miles south- west of Whitney, Tex., and about 38 miles upstream from the city of Waco, Tex. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets; Waco, Cleburne, and Grandbury, scale 1: 125,000, and Whitney, Blum, and Morgan, scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a con- crete dam about 1,674 feet long at the top, including an 824-foot gate- controlled spillway section; two earthen embankment sections totaling 8,251 feet; and saddle dikes 7,876 feet long. The top of the dam will be about 155 feet above the river bed. The reservoir will have a con- trolled storage capacity of 2,017,500 acre-feet, including 1,630,500 acre- feet of flood-control storage, 131,700 acre-feet of power storage, and 255,300 acre-feet of dead storage. A powerhouse will be located ad- jacent to the right bank immediately downstream from the nonover- flow section of the dam. The capacity of the initial installation of hydroelectric generating facilities will be 30,000 kilowatts. The proj- ect will afford substantial flood protection to the city of Waco, Tex., and the lower Brazos River Valley and will provide for generation of hydroelectric power, and for other beneficial water uses. The cost of the project, estimated in 1947, is $33,148,700. The estimated cost of annual maintenance, made in 1939, is $70,000 for maintenance and operation, including the power plant. The Flood Control Act, approved August 18, 1941, approved the existing project in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers in House Document 390 Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, which contains the latest published maps, and authorized $5,000,000 for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the project. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized com- pletion of this project at an estimated additional cost of $15,000,000. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications by contract for dam, spillway, and powerhouse; prepara- tion of detailed plans and specifications for relocation of Missouri- Kansas-Texas and Santa Fe Railroads; partial relocation of Texas State Highway No. 22; initiation of construction on portion of em- bankment; and partial acquisition of lands and rights-of-way for dam site. Total cost during the fiscal year was $792,107.89, all for new work from regular funds, of which $210,663.81 was by hired labor and $581,444.08 by contract. Total expenditures were $780,608.31. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 4 percent complete. Land acquisition map of dam site and general features of FLOOD CONTROL----GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1169 design were completed and design for portion of the embankment was completed. Work on preparation of plans and specifications was 60 percent complete. Construction of portion of the embankment was in progress. To complete the project, detailed plans and specifications for the dam, spillway, powerhouse, embankment, and relocations must be completed; and construction of the authorized units must be accom- plished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $1,389,- 954.33, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $1,343,132.31. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,181,867.69, plus an allotment of $4,900,000, will be ap- plied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_- ----------------- $46, 822. 02 New work: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications (hired labor)_ 342, 783. 06 Partial acquisition of lands and rights-of-way (contract)- .... 805, 529. 89 Relocation of State Highway No. 22 by contract----------- 314, 498. 28 Partial construction of embankment by contract------------315, 690. 74 Construction of deep water well by contract 18, --------------- 200. 00 Construction of materials spur railroad by contract--------- 373, 700. 00 Initiation of construction of dam, spillway, and embankment by continuing contract_-__ __ ----- _____-3, 757, 143. 70 Cemetery relocations_ _______- _-_------ 107, 500. 00 Total for all work -------------------------------- 6, 081, 867. 69 The additional sum of $6,172,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, as follows: Preparation of detailed plans and specifications-------------------$44, 000 Continue construction of dam, spillway, and embankment--------- 3, 350, 000 Lands and damages ----------------------------------------- 790, 000 Relocation of Gulf, Colorado & Sante Fe R. R_------------------ 1, 988, 000 Total ---------------------------- ---------------- 6, 172, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of .aew work to June 30, 1947_-----.-----__.$1, ---- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____.... _..._.. .. - --.. 389, 954. 33 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947.........---------- 1, 389, 954. 33 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947....----------------------- 46, 822. 02 Net total expenditures ----------------- -- _--- - 1, 343, 132. 31 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_--_ --- _ _ -- _ _--_ _- - -_ 1, 181, 867. 69 1_ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 2, 525, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---------------- ......... $845. 75 $17, 540. 29 $181, 164. 21 $369, 493. 78 $792, 107. 89 Cost of maintenance -------------- ----- ---- - .- Total expended__-.-----.--------- 29, 648. 16 15, 061. 50 169,998. 27 347, 816. 07 780, 608. 31 Allotted ..------------------ 75, 000. 00 - . 350, 000. 00 2, 000, 000. 00 -- 1170 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ----------- ______--- $1, 962, 476. 00 Gross amount expended_--------------------- $780, 610. 33 Less reimbursed expenditures----------------- 2. 02 780, 608. 31 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 1, 181, 867. 69 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-....-- .. $46, 822. 02 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts . 1, 078, 299. 73 1, 125, 121. 75 Balance available June 30, 1947_------ __ -- --- __-___ 56, 745. 94 Amount allotted in August 1947__ ___ - -- __________-__- .- 4, 900, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 4, 956, 745. 94 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 25, 723, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work I -------------------- 6, 172, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 34. BELTON RESERVOIR, LEON RIVER, TEX. Location.-,The site of the Belton Dam is on the Leon River about 15.5 miles above the confluence of the Leon and Lampasas Rivers, and about 3 miles north of Belton, Bell County, Tex. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey base map, scale 1: 500,000 and U. S. Geological Survey, Belton sheet, scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a concrete dam about 1,666 feet long at the top, including an 873-foot spillway, and an earthen embankment about 9,986 feet long. The top of the dam will be about 176 feet above the river bed. The reservoir will have a controlled storage capacity of 1,094,400 acre-feet, including 882,100 acre-feet of flood-control storage; 126,400 acre-feet of conserva- tion storage; and 85,900 acre-feet of dead storage. The project will afford substantial flood protection of Leon River Valley from Belton Dam site to confluence with Lampasas River; Little River Valley from confluence of Leon and Lampasas Rivers (miles 101.7) to the mouth; Brazos River Valley from Little River (miles 315.8) to the mouth. The cost of the project, based on 1940 prices, is $15,500,000. Of this amount $13,551,000 is for construction and $1,949,000 for lands and damages. The Flood Control Act of 1946, approved July 24, 1946, authorized construction substantially in accordance with recommendations of the Chief of Engineers, as contained in his report dated April 19, 1946, at an estimated cost of $15,500,000. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938 applies. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done. Work to be done consists of preparation of detailed plans and construction of authorized phases of the project. No costs have been incurred. Proposed operations.-Allotment during the fiscal year 1948, $150,000, will be applied to preliminary investigations and engineering studies for preparation of detailed plans. FLOOD CONTROL---GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1171 The additional sum of $1,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of preliminary investigations and preparation of detailed plans, land acquisition, and initiation of construction. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ .... _ _...___ - Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_--- ------.-.- -- ---------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_------------------ Net total expenditures---- ---------------------------- ---------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---_-------___- ---------- Amount allotted in August 1947______ ___ _____---------- $150, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948----------------- 150, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - 15, 350, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1-- _____-_______-_______-________- 1,000,000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 35. EASTLAND, LEON RIVER, TEX. Location.-The project is located in the vicinity of Eastland, Tex., on the North Fork of Leon River, between river miles 0.5 and 2.4 above its confluence with South Fork of Leon River. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of 5,000 feet of levee by strengthening and enlarging an abandoned railroad embankment, minor channel rectification between miles 0.5 and 2.4, and construction of 900 feet of storm sewer ditch with concrete drainage structures. The improvement will provide flood protection to the city of Eastland and agricultural lands along the North Fork of Leon River. The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized construc- tion substantially in accordance with recommendations of the Chief of Engineers, dated April 19, 1946. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $159,700. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been done. Work to be done consists of preparation of detailed plans and construction of authorized phases of the project. No costs have been incurred. Proposed operations.-No funds are available and no work is pro- posed during the fiscal year 1948. The sum of $25,600 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for preparation of detailed plans. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _______ ..... ____ --------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----__ -- __ ------- ------------ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947.......... ...... Net total expenditures_-- ----------------------------------------- 1172 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947....---------- -----....-.. Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project_ ---------------------------------------- $159, 700 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1939, for new work------------------------------- 25, 600 36. EAGLE LAKE TO MATAGORDA, COLORADO RIVER, TEX. Location.-Along the Colorado River, Tex., between the town of Matagorda and the town of Eagle Lake extending from 6.5 to 115 miles above the mouth of the river. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map, Texas, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a system of parallel levees along the river, with the following features: About 82.2 miles of earth levee along the left bank of the river from mile 6.5 to mile 115 above the mouth; about 53.9 miles of earth levee along the right bank from mile 15 to mile 87; suitable drainage structures and appurtenant works; a cut-off channel 14,100 feet long at the town of Wharton between mile 63 and mile 70.5; channel improvement near Glen Flora between mile 75.6 and mile 77; construction of a new high- way and a new railroad bridge across the cut-off at Wharton; and alterations of two highway and two railroad bridges across the flood- way. The project will provide protection to about 421,000 acres of agricultural land and eight towns against major floods reasonably to be contemplated. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1946 is $11,646,000. The local cost including bridge alterations is estimated at $672,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 312, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation, as provided by law, local interests are required to bear the expense of necessary bridge alterations and to maintain and operate the two new bridges across the cut-off at Wharton. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of subsurface investigations and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $110,723.85, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $115,947.80. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 3.6 percent complete. Control and topographic surveys, engineering studies, and investigations for preparation of detailed plans were practically com- plete. No construction work was done. To complete the project, detailed plans and specifications must be prepared and construction of authorized units must be accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $406,- 498.67, all for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $406,235.41. FLOOD CONTROI-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1173 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,764.59, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_--__-__-_ - -___-_________ $263. 26 New work: Engineering studies for preparation of detailed plans (hired labor) -------------------------------------------- 1, 501. 33 Total for all work_ _-------- -.--------- ----- - 1, 764. 59 No work is proposed for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _ _ $406, 498. 67 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_..__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947....... 406, 498. 67 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_- ---- _____------- 263. 26 Net total expenditures _____---------------_ 406, 235. 41 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 1, 764. 59 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 408, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work __- - $62, 259. 40 $185, 639. 41 $47, 876. 01 $110, 723. 85 Cost of m aintenance . - _ _........... , . -. .. . . . . . Total expended ..... -_ _____ 57, 126. 47 173, 872. 51 59, 288. 63 115, 947. 80 Allotted------------------- ------ $50, 000 13, 000. 00 270, 000.00 75, 000. 00 -- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 -------------------------- $117, 712. 39 Gross amount expended_------- --------------------- _ 115, 947. 80 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 1, 764. 59 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------$263. 26 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 566. 74 830. 00 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- 934. 59 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- -- - _ -----.--- - ----- 11, 238, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 37. COLUMBUS, COLORADO RIVER, TEX. Location.-On the right bank of the Colorado River, about 135 miles above the mouth, at the city of Columbus in Colorado County, Tex. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map, Texas, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for an earth levee about 11,924 feet long on the right bank of the Colorado River, with suitable drainage structures and bank protection where neces- sar:y. The improvements will protect the city of Columbus against major floods reasonably to be contemplated. The cost of the improvement, estimated in 1946, is $163,000 for construction and $17,000 for land and damages. 1174 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 312, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.--See page 7 for requirements. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operationsduring the fiscal year consisted of continuation of preliminary engineering field studies, preparatory to starting construction. Preparation of detailed plans and specifications was completed. Total cost during the fiscal year was $2,511.49, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $2,564.71. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Preparationof detailed plans and specifications was complete. No construction work had been per- formed. To complete the project, completed plans and specifications must be reviewed and construction must be accomplished. Total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $41,570.63, all for new work from regular funds. Proposed operations.-No work is proposed during the fiscal year 1948, since required assurances of local cooperation have not been furnished. Upon receipt of required assurances of local cooperation, the unexpended balance, $87,329.37, June 30, 1947, can be applied as follows : New work: Review of detailed plans and specifications and award of construc- tion contract (hired labor)_ - -__ -____-___ -____$1, 000. 00 Construction by continuing contract--------------------__-_ 86, 329. 37 Total for all work_ -------- -------- -- ----------- 87, 329. 37 No additional funds are required during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_-_ --- _ _ _-___-------__ -$41, 570. 63 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ___ __________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 41, 570. 63 Net total expenditures_ ---- ----------------- ---------- 41, 570. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------- 87, 329. 37 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------128, 900. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__-........ -___- $14, 377. 17 -_______-___ $11, 965. 83 $12, 716. 14 $2, 511. 49 Cost of maintenance ...---------- ---------------------------- Total expended ____________ __________ 14, 312. 51 11, 970. 87 12, 722. 54 2, 564. 71 ....--------------- Allotted--- - $15, 000 8, 700. 00 14, 000. 00 91, 200. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ _______________ ___ $89, 894. 08 Gross amount expended_- -------- __ ____--______- -2, 564. 71 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-------- --------- 87, 329. 37 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 _- _ _ ____- -34, 100. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROLI-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1175 38. LA GRANGE, COLORADO RIVER, TEX. Location.-On the left bank of the Colorado River, Tex., between mile 173.6 and mile 176.6 above the mouth, at the city of La Grange, in Fayette County, Tex. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map, Texas, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for about 12,470 feet of earth levee, with suitable drainage structures, extending from high ground on the upper side of the town, around low-lying portions of the town along the river, to high ground on the lower side of the town. The improvements will protect the city of La Grange against major floods reasonably to be expected. The cost of the project, estimated in 1946, is $423,000 for construc- tion and $52,500 for land and damages, a total of $475,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 312, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which includes the latest published maps). Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Operationsand results during the fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 3 percent complete. Topographic surveys, subsurface investigations, and engi- neering studies were complete for preparation of detailed plans. No construction work had been performed. To complete the project, detailed plans and specifications must be completed and construction of the authorized phases accomplished. Total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $15,097.26, all for new work from regular funds. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance, $7,902.74, June 30, 1947, will be applied to preparation of plans and specifications. No work is proposed during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947--------------------------$15, 097. 26 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 15, 097. 26 Net total expenditures 15, 097. 26 ------------------------------------- Unexpended balance June 30, 1947---------------------------- 7, 902. 74 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- - - - - - ---- 23, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work. .______ _______________----$8, 585.06 $6, 512. 20--------- Cost of maintenance ..-- -------- - ---------------- - ----------........ T otal exp en ded __ ____ _____.. ... . .________ _ __ 8,585.06 6, 512. 20 Allotted .- - ------.. $14,000 2, 000. 00 7,000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------------------ $7, 902. 74 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------------- 7, 902. 74 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1--------------------------------------- 400, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 1176 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 39. BRADY, BRADY CREEK, TEX. Location.-On Brady Creek, between 28.6 and 30.4 miles above the mouth, in the city of Brady, McCulloch County, Tex. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheet, Brady, Tex., scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for an im- proved floodway for Brady Creek and levees and floodwalls in the city of Brady consisting of the following features: Approximately 8,800 feet of channel enlargement, 7,670 feet of earth levee, 489 feet of concrete floodwall, alteration of two highway bridges and one rail- road bridge, and the necessary drainage structures. The project pro- vides for the protection of the city of Brady from floods with a peak discharge 2.4 times as great as that of the maximum flood of record which occurred in July 1938. The estimated Federal cost of the improvement, including railroad bridge replacements, revised in 1947, is $1,500,000 for construction. The local cost for lands and damages including highway bridge re- placements and alterations, is $585,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941 (H. Doc. 441, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps). Local cooperation-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, local interests are required to bear the expense of the necessary bridge alterations. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of model studies and design necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $7,815.39, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $9,- 862.54. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The entire project was about 5 percent complete. Control and topographic surveys, preliminary engineering studies and investigations were 95 percent complete. No construction work had been performed. To complete the project, preparation of detailed plans and specifi- cations, and construction of authorized units of the project must be accomplished. Total cost and expenditures under the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $66,006.46, all for new work from regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $8,993.54, plus an allotment of $20,000, a total of $28,993.54, will be applied to engineering studies and partial preparation of de- tailed plans and specifications. The additional sum of $1,405,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, as follows: New work: Completion of detailed plans and specifications --------------- $10, 000 Construction costs__--- --- __ __-_1__- - -__-________ 1, 034, 000 Relocation costs for Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe R. R. bridge...... 361, 000 Total--------------------- --------- -------- -...1, 405, 000 FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1177 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ -.--.--------- -- --- $66, 006. 46 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____._..._..._ _ .. . _ ..- .. Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-......... 66, 006. 46 Net total expenditures_ _--------------------------- 66, 006. 46 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947___ _------------_--------- 8, 993. 54 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 75, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ____ _..._..._ _ __------ _ $24, 340. 73 $10, 675. 90 Cost of maintenance - - -- -- ---- ----------- ---------- ----$23, --------- 174. 44 $7, 815. 39 ---------- Total expended_--_- _------- ------- -______-- 20, 840. 11 13, 833. 66 21, 470. 15 9, 862. 54 Allotted----------.............-------------- $25, 000 -....... 50,000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------------------- $18, 856. 08 Gross amount expended_ --- _-_---------------- -- ----- 9, 862. 54 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 8, 993. 54 Amount allotted in August 1947_ ------------- ----------- 20, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948___ .. __.... 28, 993. 54 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project I_ _------- _____--_-_--__-_ . 1, 405, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949 for new work I-_ _------_- ___-_____-__- 1, 405, 000. 00 s Exclusive of available funds. 40. LAKE BROWNWOOD RESERVOIR, PECAN BAYOU, TEX. Location.-This improvement is located on Pecan Bayou near Brownwood, Tex., 57.1 miles above the mouth of Pecan Bayou. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets, Brownwood, Coleman, and Ballinger, scale, 1:125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for enlarge- ment of the existing earth fill dam and betterment of the existing spillway at Lake Brownwood on Pecan Bayou, Tex.; raising and strengthening the existing dam; installation of spillway gates and protection against further deterioration of the present spillway chan- nel. These measures would provide an additional 17,000 acre-feet of conservation storage, 238,000 acre-feet of controlled flood storage, and 309,000 acre-feet of storage above the controlled spillway. The Federal costs for enlarging this dam and reservoir, estimated, in 1946, are $8,019,000 for construction and $1,581,000 for lands and damages, a total of $9,600,000. This project is part of the plan of improvement on the Pecan Bayou for flood control and allied purposes; it would afford substantial flood protection to the city of Brownwood and for the valleys of Pecan Bayou and the Colorado River; it also would provide additional con- servatioh storage. 1178 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the plan of improvement for flood control and allied purposes on Pecan Bayou and tributaries set forth in House Document 370, Seventy- sixth Congress, first session, and authorized $1,400,000 for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan. The Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, authorized completion of the plan of improvement. Local cooperation.-This project was adopted subject to the pro- vision that the local agency owning and controlling Lake Brown- wood permit the United States to utilize, without cost, the existing dam, reservoir, and appurtenant works, and any of its lands needed for the construction and operation of the enlarged dam and spillway, and maintain and operate the enlarged reservoir upon completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of War. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Geological investi- gations, control and topographic surveys, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans, were continued. Total cost during the fiscal year was $6,122.46, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $6,919.48. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Control and topographic surveys, subsurface investigations, hydraulic studies, and design necessary for preparation of detailed plans were 56 percent complete. No construc- tion work has been done. To complete the project, preliminary studies and detailed plans and specifications must be completed, and construction of authorized phases of the project must be accomplished. Total cost under the entire project to June 30, 1947, was $148,557.08, all for new work. Total expenditures were $148,428.22. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $96,771.78, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------------------------- $128. 86 New work: Engineering studies and partial preparation of detailed plans___-------------------------------------------------96, 642. 92 Total for all work ------------------------------------ 96, 771. 78 No additional funds can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947--------------_ ------------- $148, 557. 08 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ ---- . _-- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 148, 557. 08 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 128, 86 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 148, 428. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 96, 771. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------.-- 245, 200. 00 FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1179 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------_ ---- -- ____ $21, 612. 21 $100, 657. 61 $20,164. 80 $6,122.46 Cost of maintenance . ----------- --.- - - Total expended _...... -.- -.... - ___________ 7,997. 28 112, 960. 54 20, 550. 92 6, 919. 48 Allotted....----- -------------------- $15, 000 11, 200. 00 145, 000. 00 74, 000.00 ---------- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_---------------------------- $103, 691. 26 Gross amount expended_------------------------------------ 6, 919. 48 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-----_---------_ 96, 771. 78 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-_ _--- $128. 86 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts --------- 1, 371. 14 1, 500. 00 Balance available June 30, 1947 -- 95, 271. 78 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ----------------------------------- 9, 354, 800. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 41. HORDS CREEK RESERVOIR, PECAN BAYOU, TEX. Location.-This improvement is located on Hords Creek, a tribu- tary of Pecan Bayou, about 13.5 creek miles west of Coleman, Tex., and about 27.8 miles upstream from the mouth of Hords Creek. (See U. S. Geological Survey sheets, Grosvenor and Zephyr, scale, 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-This provides for construction of a compacted earth-fill dam approximately 6,284 feet in length with a maximum height of 91 feet; and a crown of 24 feet; semiautomatic controlled outlet works and uncontrolled channel spillway; and water-supply appurtenances consisting of an approach channel, intake structure and a 24-inch water line through the dam. The reservoir would have a total capacity of 48.607 acre-feet at design maximum water surface, of which 2,177 acre-feet would be allocated to dead storage, 5,782 acre-feet to conservation storage, 16,678 acre-feet to flood-control storage, and 23,970 acre-feet to surcharge storage. This project is part of the plan of improvement on Pecan Bayou for flood control and allied purposes. It would afford substantial flood protection to the city of Coleman, Tex., and to agricultural lands in the Hords Creek Valley and would provide municipal water supply for the city of Coleman. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1947, is $2,460,200. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the plan of improvement for flood control and allied purposes on Pecan Bayou and tributaries set forth in House Document 370, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, and authorized $1,400,000 for initiation and partial accomplishment of the plan of improvement. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized completion of the plan. 1180 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Local cooperation.-This project was adopted subject to the pro- vision that a responsible local agency contribute the sum of $100,000 toward the first cost of Hords Creek Reservoir. The requirements of local cooperation have been fully complied with, the sum of $100,000 having been contributed during the fiscal year 1947. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of: Completion of detailed plans and specifica- tions, initiating construction of embankment and outlet works, acquisi- tion of lands and rights-of-way, and monumenting of portion of reservoir area. Construction of embankment and outlet works was started by continuing contract. Total cost during the fiscal year was $553,022.11, all for new work, of which $485,606.07 was from regular funds and $67,416.04 from contributed funds. Total expenditures were $503,409.78. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 26 percent complete. Land acquisitions were 62 percent complete; construction, 23 percent complete. To complete the existing project, land acquisition in reservoir area and construction of authorized units must be completed. Total cost under the project to June 30, 1947, was $672,234.60, of which $604,818.56 was from regular funds and $67,416.04 from con- tributed funds. Total expenditures were $621,569.07. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $95,630.93, plus an allotment of $1,302,800, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947- _ _-________ _---------_ $50, 665. 53 New work: Engineering studies and design_ ---------------------------- 5, 100. 98 Partial construction of embankment and outlet works by continuing contract: Contract costs _______________________________ 1, 111, 136. 00 Government costs (hired labor) ------------------ , - 164, 311. 39 Land acquisitions_____________- ___________-__ 55, 017. 03 Relocation of transmission lines_____________ __________--4, 575. 00 Reservoir clearing __ -- 7, 625. 00 Total for all work_--------------------------------- 1,398,430. 93 The additional sum of $540,200 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for completion of the structures and initiation of construction of the recreational developments. Cost and financial summary UNITED STATES FUNDS Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $604, 818. 56 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 604, 818. 56 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947__ _______ 11, 929. 49 Net total expenditures ------ _ 592, 889. 07 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 24, 310. 93 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 617, 200. 00 FLOOD CONTROL----GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1181 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------------- - - - $27, 014. 87 $31, 184. 36 $61, 013. 26 $485, 606.07 Cost of m aintenance ........................................... . . . ..- . -i - $-1 01- .-- $4 5 60 .0 Total expended -- 2.6.005. 93 26, 30, 749. 82 61, 403. 54 474, 729. 78 Allotted ------------------------- $25,000 2, 200.00 80, 000. 00 510, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ $499, 040. 71 Gross amount expended___________ $503, 409. 78 Less reimbursed expenditures 28, 680. 00 474, 729. 78 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_____________________ 24, 310. 93 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $11, 929. 49 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-- 12, 381. 44 24, 310. 93 Balance available June 30, 1947_______________________ ____________ Amount allotted in August 1947 _______________ ______________ 1, 302, 800. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-- --- _ 1, 302, 800. 00 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1__ _____________________ ____ 540, 200.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 540, 200. 00 (CONTRIBUTED FUNDS) Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $67, 416. 04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_________________________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---___ 67, 416. 04 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 __ 38, 736. 04 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------ _ 28, 680. 00 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------------ __ 71, 320. 00 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ - -----100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..----- ------------. . . .. . . . . . ... $67, 416.04 Cost of maintenance ----------- ------ ----------- Total cost --------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... 67, 416.04 Total expended .-----------............... 28, 680.00 Allotted ------------- 100, 000.00 Amount allotted during fiscal year_____________________________ $100, 000. 00 Gross amount expended- - ---- ---------------------------- _ 28, 680. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 71, 320. 00 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------------$38, 736. 04 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 12, 639. 60 51, 375. 64 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------------- 19, 944. 36 1 Exclusive of available funds. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 75 1182 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 CONSOLIDATED COST AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR HORDS CREEK RESERVOIR, TEX. Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ $672, 234. 60 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ---------- 672, 234. 60 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 50, 665. 53 Net total expenditures_------------------------------------ 621, 569. 07 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-_ ------------------------- 95, 630. 93 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 717, 200. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 CoSt of new work------------ -------------- $27, 014. 87 $31, 184. 36 $61, 013. 26 $553, 022. 11 Cost of maintenance_------------- - - - - Total expended -- --- - _26, 005. 93 30, 749. 82 61, 403. 54 503, 409. 78 Allotted--------- --------------- $25, 000 2, 200. 00 80, 000. 00 510 000. 00 100, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $499, 040. 71 Amount allotted during fiscal year -------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for 599, 040. 71 Gross amount expended________________________ $532, 089. 78 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------- 28, 680. 00 503, 409. 78 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ 95, 630. 93 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-- --- _ $50, 665. 53 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-- 25, 021. 04 75 686_ 57 Balance available June 30, 1947_ --------------------- 19, 944. 36 Amount allotted in August 1947_______________- _______ 1, 302, 800. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948__---- 1, 322, 744. 36 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_________ - _____________-- ___ - 540, 200. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 __________________________ 540, 200. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 42. NORTH CONCHO RIVER, TEX. Location.-This improvement is located on the North Concho River, a tributary of the Concho River, about 6.6 miles above the mouth of the North Concho River near the city of San Angelo, Tex. (See U. S. Geological Survey base map, Texas, scale 1: 500,000, and sheet wall, scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of the San Angelo Reservoir on the North Concho River upstream from San Angelo for the control of floods and the conserva- tion of water. The dam will be of the earth-filled type with an uncontrolled con- crete spillway located in a draw to the south of the dam. The maxi- mum height of the dam will be 128 feet above the valley floor. The reservoir, will have a total capacity of 691,400 acre-feet at design FLOOD CONTROL---GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1183 maximum water surface, of which 33,930 acre-feet will be allocated to dead storage, 80,351 acre-feet to conservation storage, 277,219 acre- feet to flood-control storage, and 299,900 acre-feet to surcharge stor- age. The total estimated Federal cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $18,525,000, of which $2,057,000 is for lands and damages. The esti- mated annual cost of maintenance is $50,000. The reservoir will provide substantial flood protection to the flood plains of the Concho and lower Colorado Rivers and to the city of San Angelo, and provide 80,351 acre-feet of conservation storage The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the plan of improvement for flood control on the North Concho River, Tex., as set forth in House Document 315, Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, and authorized $2,000,000 for the initiation and partial accomplishment of the project. The Flood Control Act approved De- cember 22, 1944, authorized completion of this project at an estimated additional cost of $4,800,000. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies to the San Angelo Reservoir. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of: completion of the project plan; plans and specifications for the initial embankment construction contracts; partial completion of plans and specifications for the remaining con- struction which includes spillway, outlet works, and embankment; initiating construction of the partial embankment contracts; award of contract for relocation of Lone Star Gas Co. pipe line; acquisi- tion of partial work area for the dam site; and initiation of addi- tional rights-of-way investigations. Total cost during the fiscal year was $267,175.85, all for new work from regular funds, of which $106,045.68 was by hired labor and $161,130.17 by contract. Total expenditures were $232,939.96. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The existing project was 3 per- cent complete. Preliminary studies and detailed plans and specifica- tions were 60 percent complete. Partial construction of embankment, relocation of Lone Star Gas Co. pipe line, and acquisition of lands and rights-of-way were in progress. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $465,- 876.07, for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $419,244.50. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $1,825,855.50, plus an allotment of $1,000,000, will be ap- plied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $46, 631. 57 New work: Engineering studies and design------------------- ------- 21, 166. 99 Partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications -_ --. 138, 406. 52 Land acquisitions ------------------------------------ _ 332, 963. 79 Construction of earth embankment by contract 001, 918. 1-----------, 63 Relocation of power transmission line, Lone Star Gas Co. pipe line, and partial relocation of Humble Oil Co. tank farm - - - 284, 768. 00 Partial construction of outlet works by contract_-----------1, 000, 000. 00 Total for all work --------------------------------- 2, 825, 855. 50 1184 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $5,360,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, as follows: Engineering studies, design, and completion of detailed plans and specifications $43, 814 Complete construction of outlet works 1, 592, 854 Partial construction of embankment------------------ 2, 478, 300 Relocations of oil pipe line and Santa Fe R. R-------------------- 790, 232 Land acquisitions--_______ __________________________ _ 454, 800 Total------------------------------------------- 5, 360, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $465, 876. 07 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ ...... _. 465, 876. 07 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947---------------_ 46, 631. 57 Net total expenditures __________________ __________ 419, 244. 50 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------1, 825, 855. 50 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ----------- 2, 245, 100. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work _ __-------------- - $74, 071.45 $67, 702. 45 $56, 926. 32 $267, 175. 85 Cost of maintenance-------------. -------------- -------------- ------------ -- ----- Total expended .............---------------------- 77, 790. 97 58, 435. 37 50, 078. 20 232, 939. 96 Allotted ..-----------.------------- $65, 000 25, 100. 00 155, 000. 00 2,000, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_________ ____________ $2, 058, 795. 46 Gross amount expended_ ---- __--______________- ____- 232, 939. 96 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------1, 825, 855. 50 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----_ _ - $46, 631. 57 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts .. 1, 100, 356. 99 1, 146, 988. 56 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- 678, 866. 94 Amount allotted in August 1947___________________________ 1, 000, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 1, 678, 866. 94 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1___________________________________ 15, 279, 900. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1____________________________ 5, 360, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 43. NAVIDAD AND LAVACA RIVERS, TEX. Location.-Lavaca River rises in south central Texas and flows southeasterly 100 miles into Lavaca Bay, an arm of Matagorda Bay which is connected with the Gulf of Mexico through Pass Cavallo. Navidad River is the principal tributary of Lavaca River and flows FLOOD CONTROL--GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1185 100 miles generally parallel to it. Their junction is 11 miles above the mouth of Lavaca River. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for channel clearing, straightening, and enlargement for flood control upstream on the Lavaca and Navidad Rivers and tributaries, as well as reloca- tion of the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge at Hallettsville and im- provement of the Lavaca River in that vicinity. The estimated Federal cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $550,000. The River and Harbor Act approved March 2, 1945, authorized the plan of improvement of the Lavaca and Navidad Rivers, Tex., for flood-control and allied purposes in accordance with the plan set forth in House Document 659, Seventy-seventh Congress, second session, at an estimated total cost of $348,000. Local cooperation.-Localinterests are required to provide, without cost to the United States, all lands, easements, and rights-of-way for the improvements and hold and save the United States free from claims for damages resulting from construction of the work; and it is further provided that relocation of the railroad bridge by the United States shall not be undertaken until local interests furnish assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of War that they will make the necessary alterations to the highway bridge in that vicinity without cost to the United States. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of control and topographic surveys, hydraulic studies, and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. Total cost during the fiscal year was $9,708.17, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $10,074.54. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminary investigations and engineering studies were approximately 80 percent complete. No con- struction work has been done. To complete the project, preliminary engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans must be completed and construction of authorized units of the project must be accomplished. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $20,999.72, for new work from regular funds. Total expenditures were $21,366.09. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $24,000.28, including accounts receivable, will be applied to completion of detailed plans and specifications. The additional sum of $505,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for construction of authorized units of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_____________________________ $20, 999. 72 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ ____ 20, 999. 72 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ _ _ 21, 366. 09 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ --------------------------- 23, 633. 91 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 45, 000. 00 1186 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work______--------------------- ---------------------- $11, 291. 55 $9, 708. 17 Cost of maintenance ------- ---.... -------- -------- -------- ----------------------------------------- Total expended ............ _________...------------- _ - 11, 291. 55 10, 074. 54 Allotted------------------------------------------------------45,000. 00.. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946________________________--- $33, 708. 45 Gross amount expended_ _ _ --------------- ____ 10, 074. 54 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_------------____ 23, 633. 91 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------_ --------------- 366. 37 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 -------------- 24, 000. 28 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - existing project 505, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year- ending - - June -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 30, 1949 for new work 1___ _________ 505, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 44. CANYON RESERVOIR, GUADALUPE RIVER, TEX. Location.-The site of the Canyon Reservoir is located in Comal County, Tex., on the Guadalupe River, 285 miles above its mouth, and about 7 miles northwest of New Braunfels, Tex. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a concrete gravity type dam 1,466 feet long at its crest and about 188 feet in maximum height. The spillway section will be 392 feet long and controlled by eight tainter gates. The reservoir will provide for a total storage capacity of 563,000 acre-feet, of which 180,000 acre-feet will be reserved for flood control and the remainder for stream-flow regulation and possible power development. The power installation will have a total installed capacity of 7,040 kilowatts. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act ap- proved March 2, 1945 (H. Doc. 247, 76th Cong. 1st sess.) subject to the following provision: That whenever any power project, not under Federal license, is benefited by the Canyon Reservoir project, the Federal Power. Commission after notice to the owner or owners of such unlicensed project and after opportunity for hearing, shall determine and fix a reasonable and equitable annual charge to. be paid to the United States, on account of such benefits by said owner or owners or other recipients of such benefits. The latest published map is in the project document. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $25,041,340 for construction and $911,260 for lands and damages, a total of $25,952,600. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during the fiscal year.--Operations during the fiscal year consisted of subsurface investigations and office studies necessary for preparation of detailed plans. FLOOD CONTROL---GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1187 Total cost during the fiscal year was $33,488.10, all for new work from regular funds by hired labor. Total expenditures were $33,063.37. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preliminarystudies, topographic surveys, subsurface investigations, and design for preparation of de- tailed plans were 50 percent complete. Work remaining to be done consists of completion of engineering studies, preparation of detailed plans and specifications, construction of Canyon Dam, and economic studies of the feasibility of construction of a hydroelectric plant at Canyon Dam. Total cost under the existing project to June 30, 1947, was $121,- 399.19, for new work from regular funds. The total expenditures were $120,694.94. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $114,905.06, plus an allotment of $25,000, will be applied as follows : Accounts payable June 30, 1947-_________- _____-_________-- $904. 25 New work: Preliminary investigations and partial preparation of detailed plans and specifications (July 1, 1947, through Dec. 31, 1947) (hired labor)________---------------------- 139, 000. 81 Total for all work_-_____ __-___ - - _________---139, -- 905. 06 The additional sum of $289,400 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, for completion of detailed plans and specifications. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947________________ $121, 599. 19 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ ___________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 121, 599. 19 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947---------------------- 904. 25 Net total expenditures __--------------------------- 120, 694. 94 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------- ---------------- 114, 905. 06 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ----------- 235, 600. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .______------- ------- --------- ------ - - $88,111.09 $33, 488.10 Cost of maintenance---- ----------------- ------------------- --------- - --------- -- Total expended ________ 87, 631. 57 33, 063. 37 Allotted--------- -----------. ----- ----------- 235, 600. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--- $147, 968. 43 Gross amount expended _________ - 33, 063. 37 -______________________ Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 114, 905. 06 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------$904. 25 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 120. 00 1, 024. 25 Balance available June 30, 1947- _ -- 113, 880. 81 1188 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Amount allotted in August 1947 ----------------------------- _ $25, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 138, 880. 81 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion ------------ of existing project 1_________________ 25, 692, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work'-_ __ _289, 400. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 45. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work or in the repair or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood. Operations from unexpended funds previously allotted, plus an ad- ditional allotment of $100,000, consisted of repairing breached sections of levees in two levee improvement districts. The total cost was $248,545.50 and the expenditures were $220,311.90 to June 30, 1947. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $139,745.34, will be applied to completion of emergency flood-control projects under construction and other emergency flood- control work. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_______________ __________ $248, 545. 50 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-_ __ 248, 545. 50 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_________________________ 28, 233. 60 Net total expenditures__________________________ _______ 220, 311. 90 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_____________________________ 139, 745. 34 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 --------- __-_ 360, 057. 24 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .----------- -- -------------- -------- ----- -------------. .-- __ ___.... Cost of maintenance .......... ___ $2, 699. 65 $65, 100. 01 $44, 374. 70 $136, 371. 14 Total expended-...-.. ....... ____________ 1, 648. 80 60, 137. 74 47, 536. 65 110, 988. 71 .___..____ Allotted________ _________.. 6, 620. 00 255, 750. 00 -2, 312. 76 100, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 __________________________ $150, 734. 05 Amount allotted during fiscal year_-------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for- -__-______----___ _ 250, 734. 05 Gross amount expended________________________________ 110, 988. 71 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------_ 139, 745. 34 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------------$28, 233. 60 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts _ 6, 971. 17 35, 204. 77 Balance available June 30, 1947-- _-------104. 540. 57 ..------ FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1189 46. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, AND PUBLIC LAW NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood- control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in the spring of 1943, 1944, and again in the spring of 1945, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public, No. 138, Seventy-eighth Congress, in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, Seventy-eighth Congress, and in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public, No. 75, Seventy-ninth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,000, and $12,000,000, respectively, to be appropri- ated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood- control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Operations from unexpended funds previously alloted and an allot- ment of $65,394.56 consisted of repairing breached sections of levees in 13 levee districts. Total cost was $1,055,761.58 and the expenditures were $1,046,660.13 to June 30, 1947. The unexpended balance at the end of the fiscal year, amounting to $94,931.43, will be applied to completion of emergency flood-control projects under construction and accomplishment of other projects during the fiscal year pursuant to acts referred to above. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____________-________ _ $1, 055, 761. 58 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------_ 1, 055, 761. 58 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947________________-_________ 5, 198. 69 Net total cost to June 30, 1947___________________ 1, 060, 960. 27 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 --------------------- 14, 300. 14 Net total expenditures-_________________-___-_ 1, 046, 660. 13 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 _____________-____ ___-- 94, 931. 43 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 1, 141, 591. 56 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work __----------- .- - ---------------- Cost of maintenance ....... ..------------ $5,948. 66 $392, 450. 40 $475, 277. 88 $182, 084. 64 Total expended .... ___ _____ ________ 1, 385. 21 387, 720. 88 466,177. 17 191, 376. 87 Allotted--_------------------------_----- 70, 344. 00 1, 005, 853. 00 _ 5, 394. 56 1190 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARM~Y, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1; 1946------------------_ ---------- - $220, 913. 74 Amount allotted during fiscal year__ -_ - 140, 394. 56 Amount to be accounted for- --------- ___--------_ 361, 308. 30 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment 5, 000. 00 7-------------- Net amount to be accounted for 286, 308. 30 Gross amount expended ________________--- $201, 921. 23 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------- 10, 544. 36 191, 376. 87 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 __ _ - - - 94, 931. 43 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------_ $14, 300. 14 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------- 31, 899. 26 46, 199. 40 Balance available June 30, 1947__..___.___.___.__ 48, 732. 03 47. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the year amounted to $82,008.60 and the expenditures were $87,187.59. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $5,149.44, plus an allotment of $125,000, made in fiscal year 1948, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1948 to payment of expenses incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $346,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_______ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ _ __ __ $1, 464, 833. 52 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 1, 464, 833. 52 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------_ ------ _ 1, 627, 88 Net total expenditures_____________________________ 1, 463, 205. 64 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_________--- -_____- - - 5, 149. 44 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------1, 468, 355. 08 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------------ Cost of maintenance......------------- $72, 182.58 -------------- -------------- $78, 533. 71 $117, 011. 28 $105, 887. 33 - --------- $82, 008. 60 Total expended.....-.-......... - 73, 475. 85 77, 038. 71 111, 860. 71 109, 794. 65 87, 187. 59 Allotted-___-------- ---.-----.--- 173, 000. 00 -9, 295. 29 211, 550. 37 60, 000.00 -60, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__________________________ $152, 837. 03 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 60, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for-__ Gross amount expended --- _ __ -_ $87, 222. 87 792, 337. 08 Less reimbursed expenditures --------------------- 35. 28 87, 187. 59 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 5, 149. 44 FLOOD CONTROL-GALVESTON, TEX., DISTRICT 1191 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-------------$1, 627. 88 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------- ' 2, 799. 82 $4, 427. 70 Balance available June 30, 1947- ____________________ 721. 74 Amount allotted in fiscal year 194o .___- - -_____________ 125, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948______ 125, 721. 74 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1______________ __________-__- 346, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 48. OTHER FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTI- MATES ARE SUBMITTED For last Cost and expenditures full report to June 30, 1947 Estimated of project sName see amount Name of project Annual required to Report New Mainte- complete for- work nance 1. Snagging and clearing under authority of sec. 2 of the 1943 $25, 702.86 ............ (1) Flood Control Act approved Aug. 28, 1937, as amended. ICompleted. Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. menda- Congress tion Allens Creek, tributary of Brazos River and Harbor Act, ---- ---- --- River, Austin County, Tex., for Aug. 26, 1937. navigation and flood control. Brazos River, Tex., comprehensive .....do -............... survey for navigation, flood con- trol, and other water uses. -------- "-- Brazos River and tributaries, Texas - Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. - - - -- - - Colorado River, Tex., improvement Commerce Committee for navigation and flood control. resolution, Aug. 4,1936 Colorado River, Tex., above line be- Flood Control Act, June tween Coke and Runnels Counties. 22, 1936. Colorado (Lower) River, Tex __.. ._ do_ _... --------- " - Colorado River and tributaries, River and Harbor Act, Texas, improvement for navigation Aug. 26, 1937. and flood control. Cypress Creek, Harris County, Tex__ Flood Control Act, July 24, 1946. Guadalupe River, Tex., Victoria to Rivers and Harbors Com- Gonzales, for navigation, flood mittee resolution, Mar. control, power and related pur- 29, 1945. poses. Guadalupe River, Tex., improve- Rivers and Harbors Com- ment for navigation, flood control, mittee resolution, Apr. power, and irrigation. (final re- 8, 1938. port). Houston Ship Channel and Buffalo Flood Control Commit- ------------- -------------- Bayou, Tex., for flood control and tee resolution, July 16, drainage for Brays Bayou, Tex. 1945. Jefferson County drainage districts, Flood Control Act, July ------------- ---- Texas, provision of outlets in in- 24, 1946. terest of providing egress of flood waters into existing waterways in general vicinity of Port Arthur, Tex., including Taylors Bayou, for flood control, drainage, and navi- gation. 1192 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and com'mittee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Documen menda- Congress No. tion Jones Creek, Tex., in the interest of River and Harbor Act, navigation and flood control. Mar. 2, 1945. Jones Creek and vicinity, Texas, for Rivers and Harbors Com- navigation, flood control, and other mittee resolution, Sept. purposes. (Review of Freeport 5, 1944. Harbor and Brazos River, Tex.) Leon River, Tex ----- Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Leon River, Tex. (interim report) .-- Flood Control Acts, June 22, 1936; Aug. 28, 1937; River and Harbor Act, Aug. 26, 1937. Mill Creek, a tributary of Brazos River and Harbor Act, July 10, 19 16 H. 707, Favorable. River In Austin County, Tex., for Aug. 26, 1937. 79th navigation and flood control. Cong., 2d sess. Mill Creek, Austin County, Tex., for Rivers and Harbors Com- _ -do -do_ ..... ..- - Do. flood control and navigation. mittee resolution, Aug. 16, 1944. Neches River, Tex., for flood control Flood Control Commit- and power. tee resolution, Mar. .............. 20, 1945. Neches River and tributaries, Texas, River and Harbor Act, in the interest of navigation, flood Mar. 2, 1945. control, and other water uses. Neches River and tributaries, Texas_ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Neches River and tributaries, Texas Flood Control Act, May and Louisiana. 15, 1936. Nueces River and tributaries, Texas_ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. Do_____ --- _,_ - _ Flood Control Act, June 4, 1936. Pecan Bayou, Tex., with respect to Flood Control Commit- flood protection for the town of tee resolution, Oct. 8, Brownwood, Tex. 1945. Port Arthur, Tex., with a view to Flood Control Act, July providing protection against dam- 24, 1946. age from Sabine Lake resulting from erosion and from floods due to hurricane winds and tide. Sabine-Neches waterway, Tex., im- River and Harbor Act, I provements in the interest of Mar. 2, 1945. navigation and prevention of dam- age by floods. Sabine River and tributaries, Tex., .- do_----------------------I - --- for navigation, flood control and other water uses. Sabine River, Tex., for flood con- Flood Control Commit- trol and power development in Big mittee resolution, Mar. Sandy Creek. 20, 1945. Sabine River, Tex., for flood con- .--.do ................... trol and power. Sabine River and tributaries, Cow Flood Control Commit- July 3, 19416 H. 702, Favorable. Bayou Texas (interim report). tee resolution, Mar. 79th 20, 1945; River and Cong., Harbor Act, Mar. 2, 2d sess. 1945. San Antonio River, Tex., improve- River and Harbor Act, ment for navigation, flood control, June 20, 1938. power and prevention of erosion. San Jacinto River and tributaries, Flood Control Act, Aug. in Montgomery, Walker, San Ja- 28, 1937. cinto, Grimes, Waller, Liberty and Harris Counties, Tex. Trinity River and tributaries, Texas, Rivers and Harbors Com- for navigation, flood control and mittee resolution, Feb. allid purposes. 28, 1945. Trinity river and tributaries, Texas, Rivers and Harbors Com- for navigation and flood control. mittee resolution, Mar. 31, 1944. FLOOD-CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT The district comprises the watershed of the South Canadian River and tributaries entering the river west of the Texas-New Mexico State line; the watershed of the Arkansas River and tributaries entering the river west of and including Walnut Creek, Kans., the watershed of the Rio Grande and tributaries entering the river west of and including the Pecos River and its tributaries; and the watershed of the Mimbres River and its tributaries in New Mexico. District engineer: Col. Henry F. Hannis, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., com- prising the Galveston, Tex., Albuquerque, N. Mex., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla. districts: Col. Henry Hutchings, Jr., Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Flood control Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Colorado Springs, Fountaine 6. Emergency flood-control work que Bouille River, Colo-__ 1193 under authority of public 2. Trinidad, Purgatoire River, laws Nos. 138, and 318, Coleo _ 1195 Seventy-eighth Congress___ 1203 3. John Martin Reservoir, Ar- 7. Preliminary examinations, kansas River, Colo. (for- surveys, and contingencies merly Caddoa Reservoir)__ 1196 for flood control_--------- 1204 4. Conchas Dam and Reservoir, 8. Other flood-control projects South Canadian River, near for which no estimates are Tucumcari, N. Mex __----_ 1199 submitted-------------- 1205 5. Creede, Willow Creek, Colo__ 1202 9. Plant allotment------------- 1205 1. COLORADO SPRINGS, FOUNTAINE QUE BOUILLE RIVER, COLO. Location.-This project is located in north Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colo., on an intermittent flowing tributary of Monu- ment Creek, a tributary of the Fountaine que Bouille River, which is a tributary of the Arkansas River. The project is located approxi- mately 55 miles upstream from the mouth of the Fountaine que Bouille River or about 1,333 miles from the mouth of the Arkansas River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map, Colorado Springs and Pueblo quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in Colorado Springs, Colo., by the construction of a reinforced concrete channel 11,500 feet long varying in depth from 14 to 16 feet with a 12-foot bottom and 1: 1 side slopes. The latest estimated costs (revised in 1947) are $1,352,600 for construction, including $242,000 to be contributed by local interests, and $20,000 for lands and damages. 1193 1194 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 186, 78th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-The city of Colorado Springs is required to contribute $242,000 toward the cost of construction. In addition section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, applies. (See page 7 for requirements.) Operations and results during fiscal year.-Assembly of data was completed and preparation of detailed plans was under way. The costs during the fiscal year were $27,389.36 for new work. Expendi- tures were $29,155.61. Condition at the end of fiscal year.-Preparationof detailed plans is 55 percent complete. Total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1917, were $52,969.59, all for new work. The total expendi- tures were $52,950.92. Proposed operations.-The preparation of construction plans and specifications will be completed and construction will be initiated during fiscal year 1948. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $452,049.08 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1947 ------------------------------- $18. 67 Completion of plans------------------------------ 97, 030. 41 Construction------------------------------------------355, 000. 00 Total--------------------------------------------452, 049. 08 The additional sum of $605,600 can be profitably expended for new work during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financialsummary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $52, 969. 59 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---_-___ 52, 969. 59 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- 18. 67 Net total expenditures--------------------------------52, 950. 92 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----------------------__ 452, 049. 08 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------_ _ 505, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work $100.13 $25,480. 10 $27,389. 36 Cost of maintenance - . - Total expended..__________ ______ ______ ______________________ 23, 795. 31 29, 155. 61 Allotted -_ - - 25, 000. 00 480, 000. 00 ........ Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------$481, 204. 69 Gross amount expended------------------------------------ 29, 155. 61 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-- ------------------ 452, 049. 08 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_---- $18. 67 FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT 1195 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- $1, 101. 65 $1, 120. 32 Balance available June 30, 1947_________-------450, 928. 76 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------------------------------- 605, 600. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 __________________--------------- 605, 600. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 2. TRINIDAD, PURGATOIRE RIVER, COLO. Location.-The project is located in Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colo., on the Purgatoire (Picket Wire) River, Colo., about 29 miles downstream from the source of that stream and 157 miles upstream from the confluence of the Purgatoire River and the Arkansas River. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps, Spanish Peaks and El Moro quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of a channel and floodway through Trinidad, Colo., to discharge safely the maximum flood of record of the Purgatoire River. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 387, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) The estimated Federal cost of construction, revised in 1947, is $1,827,800, and the esti- mated cost to local interests is $215,570 for rights-of-way and bridge and utility changes. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements, local interests are required to make the necessary changes in public utilities, bridges, drainage inlets, and irri- gation diversion facilities within the project limits. Operations and results duringfiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The work has not been started. No costs were incurred and no expenditures were made to June 30, 1947. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $20,000 for the fiscal year 1948 will be expended for preparation of detailed plans. The addi- tional sum of $500,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of contract plans and specifications and for initia- tion of construction of the channel. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ Net total expenditures Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947___ Amount allotted in fiscal year 1948______________ _____________ $20, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ----------------- 20, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 1, 807, 800 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1 June 30, 1949, for new work '-_ _1--500, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 1196 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 3. JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER, COLO. (FORMERLY CADDOA RESERVOIR) Location.--John Martin Reservoir is located on the Arkansas River 1,155 miles upstream from its mouth, 295 miles downstream from its source, and in Bent County, about 18 miles upstream from the city of Lamar, Colo. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Lamar and Las Animas (Colo.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The existing project provides for construction of a dam and reservoir for flood control and water conservation in Colorado and Kansas. The dam is a concrete and earth fill structure approximately 130 feet high with an overflow gated spillway 1,174 feet long. The earth section extending to the abutments flanks the concrete gravity section in the valley, and earth dikes on each abut- ment in continuation of the earth section extend to high ground, making the over-all length of the structure approximately 2.6 miles. The reservoir, which is one unit of a comprehensive reservoir plan for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin, will have a storage capacity of 281,000 acre-feet for flood control, and 402,000 acre-feet for conservation. The estimated costs revised in 1947 are $11,533,500 for construction, $412,500 for lands and damages, and $3,134,000 for relocations, a total of $15,080,000. The estimated annual cost of maintenance and operation is $70,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936, under the title "Caddoa Reservoir, near Lamar in Colorado." (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The War Department Civil Appropriation Act approved June 24, 1940, provided that from and after the approval of that act, the Caddoa Reservoir project for flood control and water conservation in Colorado and Kansas should be known and designated on the public records as the John Martin Reservoir project. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results duringfiscal year.-Land acquisition was con- tinued. The partially completed dam (construction suspended March 29, 1943, and completion started on June 5, 1946) was maintained and operated during the year on a limited-storage basis. Storage for irrigation up to elevation 3,815 (approximately 106,000 acre-feet) is permitted, and the balance of the storage provided by the unfinished structure (175,000 acre-feet) is reserved for flood control. Storage and operation of the reservoir for irrigation has been maintained since March 11, 1943. The reservoir level has fluctuated from stream-bed level, 3,769, with no water in storage at various times, to a maximum elevation of 3,823.45 on June 25, 1947. Total releases for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1946, were 239,833 acre-feet, of which 97,133 acre-feet were for irrigation and 142,700 acre-feet for flood control. Construction of the Fort Lyon Protective Works by contract was begun on May 3, 1946, and completion of the dam and appurtenant works was: resumed by contract on June 5, 1946. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,512,438.48 for new work and $55,289.29 for maintenance, FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUEE, N. MEX., DISTRICT 1197 which includes $19.72 representing an increase in undistributed costs. The total expenditures were $1,500,228.01. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Surveys and exploration in con- nection with construction of the project are complete. Land acqui- sition is 99 percent complete. The construction for the relocation of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway and salvage of the aban- doned railroad are complete. Soil stabilization for the relocation of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway by hired labor is also com- plete. Construction by contract of the Fort Lyon Protective Works is practically complete. Construction of the dam and appurtenant works by continuing contract was commenced August 23, 1940, and suspended March 29, 1943. Completion of contruction was started on June 5, 1946, and is 65 percent complete. The earth-fill portion of the dam is complete, and the concrete structure is complete except for the parapet walls and installation of the steel crest gates and operating equipment. The project as a whole is 95 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $14,393,330.49, in- cluding $59,977.15 Emergency Relief funds, for new work, $234,544.30 for maintenance, and $525.60 undistributed. Total expenditures were $14,547,420.51, including $59,977.15 Emergency Relief funds. Proposed operations.-Constructionof the Fort Lyon Protective Works and of the dam and appurtenant works will be completed. Design and preparation of plans and specifications for permanent operators' quarters and facilities, miscellaneous appurtenances, and recreational facilities will be completed during fiscal year 1948. The permanent operators' quarters and facilities and features of the initial recreational development will be constructed during fiscal year 1948. Operation of the reservoir will be continued under the existing tem- porary agreement between the States of Colorado and Kansas regard- ing releases until construction of the dam is completed. Operation of the reservoir for irrigation storage after completion of the dam and prior to negotiation and approval of a compact between the two States will be dependent upon a new temporary agreement between the States. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $223,878.57 plus $450,000 allotted for new work in fiscal year 1948, $87,000 maintenance funds allotted for fiscal year 1948, and $1,500 collections for quarters and utilities, a total of $762,378.57, will be applied as follows: New work: Accounts payable, June 30, 1947--------------- $80, 905. 34 Land acquisition________ ___________________ _ 13, 293. 47 Preparation of plans and specifications_--__ 6, 000. 00 Construction ______-__ ____-- 558, 121. 35 -____________ Total, new work.-------------------------------------- $658, 320. 16 Maintenance: Accounts payable, June 30, 1947--------------- 74. 54 Operation ----------------------------------- 30, 000. 00 Ordinary repairs ___________________________ 10, 000. 00 Improvements and reconstruction --------------- 26, 983. 87 Special studies and records----------------_ 37, 000. 00 Total, maintenance---------------------------------- ___ 104, 058. 41 Total for all work_--------------____ _ ----- - 762, 378. 57 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-76 1198 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $110,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, for new work, and $85,000 for operation and maintenance. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947____'__________ ___ 1 $14, 333, 353. 34 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ - ---------------- _ 234, 544. 30 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------- 1 14, 567, 897. 64 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947___---- _________-________ 525. 60 Net total cost to June 30, 1947____________________ 14, 568, 423. 24 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 --------------------- 80, 979. 88 Net total expenditures __________________________ 1 14, 487, 443. 36 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------ --------------- _ 223, 878. 57 Total amount appropriated to. June 30, 1947----- 1 14, 711, 321. 93 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work- _ _-- $1,863, 643.57 $413, 933. 02 $58,076.17 $96, 844. 86 $1, 512, 438. 48 Cost of maintenance _. . _ 67, 272. 21 47, 654. 26 64,328. 54 55, 289. 29 Total cost.-- 1, 863, 643. 57 481, 205. 23 105, 730. 43 161, 173. 40 1, 567, 727. 77 Total expended------------_ 2,195, 894.95 635, 121.78 111, 726. 71 143, 216. 20 1, 500, 228.01 Allotted- _ .......... -------- -675, 765. 99 50, 000.00 1, 686, 300. 00 100, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 __---------------- _- $1, 624, 106. 58 Amount allotted during fiscal year------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for---------_ ------ _ 1, 724, 106. 58 Gross amount expended----------------_ -- $1, 505, 844. 65 Less reimbursed expenditures --------------- 5, 616. 64 1, 500, 228. 01 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947....-------------------- 223, 878. 57 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 80, 979. 88 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts___ 131, 388. 71 212, 368. 59 Balance available June 30, 1947__-____________ - -___ 11, 509. 98 Amount allotted in August 1947__- ______- -__ __-____-_ 537, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .... 548, 509. 98 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for comple- tion of existing project 2_--- ----------- 110, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 2______________________________________ 110, 000. 00 For maintenance 2___________________________________ 85, 000. 00 Total -------------------------------------------- 195, 000. 00 1Does not include $59,977.15 Emergency Relief funds. 2 Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROI---ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT 1199 4. CONCHAS DAM AND RESERVOIR, SOUTH CANADIAN RIVER, NEAR TUCUMCARI, N. MEX. Location.-The dam is located in San Miguel County, N. Mex., on the South Canadian River approximately one-fourth mile down- stream from the confluence of the South Canadian and Conchas Rivers. It is approximately 30 miles northwest of Tucumcari, N. Mex., and 744 miles upstream from the mouth of the South Canadian River. The South Canadian River has a total length of approximately 906 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 quadrangle; scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The existing project provides for the construc- tion of a flood-control dam and reservoir which will also be used for irrigation and water-supply purposes. The dam consists of a con- crete gravity main section 235 feet high and 1,250 feet long located in the South Canadian River Canyon, together with earth dikes on each side having an over-all length of about 4 miles. The main section contains conduits located in its base capable of releasing water to main- tain low-water flow and for drainage of the reservoir, and an overflow spillway 300 feet in length. The earth dikes are of varying heights up to 100 feet and the north dike contains a concrete ogee type emer- gency spillway 3,000 feet long. The project involved about 836,000 cubic. yards of concrete, 3,600,000 cubic yards of fill, and 1,300,000 cubic yards of excavation. The reservoir has a gross storage capacity of 600,000 acre-feet, consisting of 300,000 acre-feet for water conservation and irrigation, 200,000 acre-feet for flood control, and 100,000 acre-feet dead storage. The total cost was $15,451,908.56, including $2,279,- 325.70, the cost of initiating construction of the project under authority of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. The estimated annual cost of maintenance and operation is $55,000. The project is based on the report of the South Canadian River, N. Mex., Tex., and Okla., dated June 1, 1931, made in compliance with House Document 308, Sixty-ninth Congress, first session, and approved by the President, July 29, 1935, under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935, and adopted by Congress in the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess.). Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Miscellaneous minor re- pairs were made and the structures were operated and maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. The level of the reservoir has been maintained near the spillway crest, elevation 4,201, since July 1, 1946, it having reached a maximum elevation of 4,202.46 on October 5, 1946, and a minimum elevation of 4,191.76 on August 9, 1946. Total releases for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1946, were 70,657 acre-feet of which 32,051 acre-feet were for ir- rigation, 2,172 acre-feet for power production, 7,563 acre-feet for spill- way losses, 27,945 acre-feet of conduit releases, and 926 acre-feet for miscellaneous losses. Released to the Bell Ranch for irrigation were 1200 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 2,339 acre-feet, and 29,712 acre-feet, to the canal of the Tucumcari irrigation project under development by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. Even though the irrigation project is not complete, ir- rigation of some lands under the project was begun on November 24, 1945, and continued through fiscal year 1947. The costs for the year were $52,610.42 for maintenance, $2.36 for new work, which includes $36.58 representing a decrease in undis- tributed costs. The expenditures were $56,519.51. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-The existing project was completed in 1940. The reservoir and appurtenances were in good condition and in operation at the end of the fiscal year, except that some repair work is needed in connection with the derrick stone placed downstream of the training walls and stabilization of the embankment above the irri- gation outlet works is required. The costs to the end of the fiscal year from regular funds were $12,304,605.11 for new work, $345,472.45 for maintenance, and $128.89 undistributed. The total expenditures were $12,650,688.47. The costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year, Emergency Relief funds, were $869,977.75 for new work. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year for all funds from de- partmental appropriations were $13,174,582.86 for new work; $345,- 472.45 for maintenance, and $128.89 undistributed. The total expendi- tures were $13,520,666.22. In addition, the costs and expenditures for work accomplished in initiating the project under the provisions of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935 were $2,279,325.70. Proposedoperations.-Operationof the reservoir will continue as in the fiscal year 1947, except that it is anticipated that considerably more water will be released to the Bureau of Reclamation for irrrigation. The portion of the Conchas Lodge destroyed by fire will be restored with funds in the amount of $25,000 contributed by the State of New Mexico. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $31,795.39 and accounts receivable $491.02 plus $67,000 allotted for fiscal year 1948 plus $5,000 receipts from quarters and utilities, a total of $104,286.41 will be applied as follows: Maintenance: Accounts payable June 30, 1947____________________________ $9. 00 Improvements and reconstruction- _ _-------------_ _ 25, 000. 00 Operation--- ------------------------------------ _ 30, 000. 00 Ordinary repairs and maintenance__________________________ 16, 659. 61 Improvement and reconstruction-__________________ 18, 617. 80 Special studies and records_______________________________ 14, 000. 00 Total for all work_ _------------ _------------ ____ 104, 286. 41 The additional sum of $35,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949, for new work, and $267,000 for operation and main- tenance. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 __ _-_ ______-------1 $13, 174, 582. 86 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947---------------------- 345, 472. 45 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 1 13, 520, 055. 31 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947-_ 128. 89 Net total cost to June 30, 1947--------__ 13, 520, 184. 20 FLOOD CONTROL--ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT 1201 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947___________________________ 491. 02 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ------------------- 13, 520, 675. 22 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------- 9. 00 Net total expenditures_-------------------------- 1 13, 520, 666. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------- ---------- 31, 795. 39 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------- 12 13, 552, 461. 61 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ___ $4, 359. 38 -$4, 305. 85 $1,997. 64 $2. 36 Cost of maintenance -..-------- 47, 621. 44 44, 966. 22 $50, 425. 06 57, 545. 23 52, 610. 42 Total cost_______________ 51, 980. 82 40, 660. 37 50, 425. 06 59, 542. 87 52, 612. 78 Total expended__ 51, 079. 99 41, 643. 03 49, 720. 33 58, 384. 77 56, 519. 51 Allotted _________________________ 75, 000. 00 -9, 400. 06 83, 000.00 63, 000. 00 25, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ _ $63, 314. 90 Amount allotted during fiscal year_- - --------- _ 25, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ 88, 314. 90 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment_-------- ----- - -- Net amount to be accounted for ---------------------- 88, 314. 90 Gross amount expended_______________________ $57, 770. 02 Less reimbursed expenditures ----------------- 1, 250. 51 56, 519. 51 Balance unexpended June 30. 1947- _____-__ 31, 795. 39 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947__ 9. 00 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts . . 6, 659. 61 6, 668. 61 Balance available June 30, 1947__________________ 25, 126. 78 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ _ _ _-._- 491. 02 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947__________ 25, 617. 80 Amount allotted in August 1947____ ---------------- 67, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948___ __ 92, 617. 80 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 3 3 204, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 3______________________________________ 35, 000. 00 . For maintenance - _____ -___________________ _______ 267, 000. 00 Total---------------_ __ _ ----------------------------- 302, 000. 00 1 Includes $3,492,695.92 maintenance and improvement funds and $869,977.75 Emergency Relief funds, but does not include $2,279,325.70, the cost of initiating the project under authority of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act of 1935. 2 Includes also, $25,000 contributed funds. Exclusive of available funds. 1202 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 5. CREEDE, WILLOW CREEK, COLO. Location.-This project is located in Creede, Mineral County, Colo., on Willow Creek, a small stream which discharges into the Rio Grande about 3.3 miles downstream from Creede. (See U. S. Geological Survey map, Creede quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of a new flume to carry the flood waters of Willow Creek through Creede, following the same alinement as that of the existing flume. The new flume would be of rectangular cross-section, varying from 18 to 20 feet in width, with a depth of flow of 5 to 5.5 feet, and an approximate length of 3,350 feet. This project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944 (S. Doc. 104, 78th Cong., 1st sess.). The estimated Federal cost of construction (revised in 1947) is $180,200 and the estimated cost to local interests for rights- of-way and bridge and utility relocations is $13,000. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements local interests are required to make necessary bridge and utility changes. (perations and results during fiscal year.-Preparationof construc- tion plans and specifications was initiated. The costs during the fiscal year were $9,140.27 for new work. Expenditures were $9,210.13. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparationof construction plans and specifications are 70 percent complete. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1947, were $10,169.16 for new work. Total expenditures were $10,229.86. Proposedoperations.-Preparationof construction plans and speci- fications will be completed. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $1,270.14 and accounts receivable $60.70 plus $9,000 allotted during fiscal year 1948, a total of $10,330.84 will be applied to completion of construction plans and specifications. The additional sum of $159,700 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for new work. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947---------------------------_ - $10, 169. 16 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_---________-______- ___-- ___-----__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------___ 10, 169. 16 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_________________________ 60. 70 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 --------------------- 10, 229. 86 Net total expenditures_ . ----------- 10, 229. 86 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 1, 270. 14 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 11, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---........... $1,028.89 $9, 140.27 C ost of m aintenance --... ------ - -------------. . .. .. . .. .. . . . ... .. .. . .. .. . .. . Total expended......._______.._________..___________________________ _.._____________ 1, 019. 73 9, 210. 13 ...-.- Allotted--- ......---- __--_ . 5, 000. 00 ...........---------------.. 6, 500. 00 FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT 1203 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------------_ $3, 980. 27 Amount allotted during fiscal year__-----------------------____ 6, 500. 00 Amount to be accounted for_______________________ 10, 480. 27 Gross amount expended ---------------------------------------- 9, 210. 13 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_--------_ ---- __ 1, 270. 14 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts--- -- ----- 1, 215. 91 Balance available June 30, 1947_________---------- 54. 23 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947____________-------------- 60. 70 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947-------------- 114. 93 Amount allotted in August 1947__ ______________------------- 9, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948__________ 9, 114. 93 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ _ _ ----------------- _ 159,700.00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June ------------------------------------- 30, 1949, for new wcrk 1. 159; 700. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 6. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood- control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in the spring of 1943 and again in the spring of 1944, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public, No. 138, Seventy- eighth Congress, and in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, Seventy-eighth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,000,000 and $12,000,000, respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the sueprvision of the Chief of Engineers for the repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which had been threatened or destroyed by the recent floods. Pursuant to the act of July 12, 1943, emergency repairs to the structures of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, N. Mex., were initiated on January 22, 1944, and completed during fiscal year 1945 at a total cost of $396,364.66. Pursuant to the act of May 29, 1944, emergency repairs to the damaged levees and appurtenant works of the Pueblo Conservancy District, Pueblo, Colo., were initiated on November 10, 1944, and completed December 27, 1944, at a total cost of $22,699.24, including costs of $8,411.46 met from funds contributed by the Pueblo Conservancy District. Total costs and expenditures to June 30, 1947, for emergency repairs pursuant to the acts of July 12, 1943, and May 29, 1944, were $410,652.44. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1946, amounted to $53,394.56, which was revoked during the fiscal year. 1204 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 __ . - -- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947-_ ---------- 1 $459, 799. 85 _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------- 459, 799. 85 Net total expenditures_ 1 459, 799. 85 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__ -- -- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947__-_ ----- 1 459, 799. 85 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . Cost of maintenance____________... $4, 200. 94 $409, 120. 78 1 $16, 486. 58 $45. 08 Total expended__________________ 3, 946. 73 366, 677. 78 158, 866. 15 108. 51 Allotted__----------- ------- 15, 852. 59 455, 000. 00 124, 047. 00 -- $53, 394. 56 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 __ ---------- ___ $53, 394. 56 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------- __ 53, 394. 56 1 In addition, the amount of $8,411.46 has been contributed and expended. 7. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of the work during the year was $168,160.31; the expendi- tures were $176,550.75. The balance unexpended at the end of the fiscal year, $10,464.26, plus accounts receivable, $634.46 and $70,000 allotted for fiscal year 1948 amounting to a total of $81,098.72 will be applied to accounts payable in the amount of $223.24 and as needed during the fiscal year 1948 to the payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $168,745 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30,1947--------------------------- $904, 562. 89 Total cost of permanent work to June 30. 1947 ------------ 904, 562. 89 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947-______________-_________ 634. 46 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_------- -__ ____ 905, 197. 35 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 223. 24 Net total expenditures______ ________________________--904, 974. 11 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__________________________ 10, 464. 26 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 915, 438. 37 FLOOD CONTROL-ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT 1205 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .. Cost of maintenance_ .- __.. $71, 553. 68 $215, 236. 17 $139, 456. 17 $199, 361.87 $168, 160.31 Total expended_------------------ 69, 183. 17 208, 072. 76 153, 188. 23 191, 049. 18 176, 550. 75 Allotted_____ - ____ 96, 252. 59 225, 166. 05 230, 000.00 165, 000.00 80, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_____________________________ $107, 015. 01 Amount allotted during fiscal year_---------------------__ 80, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for____________ 187, 015. 01 Gross amount expended__________________________ $176, 677. 78 Less reimbursed expenditures _---- 127. 03 176, 550. 75 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_------------ _ __ _ 10, 464. 26 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947__ $223. 24 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts - 6, 608. 52 6, 831. 76 Balance available June 30, 1947_ -- __ 3, 632. 50 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_____________________________ 634. 46 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947_ - - - 4, 266. 96 Amount allotted in August 1947___-_____ 70, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948__ _______ 74, 266. 96 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1__________ ____ __ 168, 745.00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 8. OTHER FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1947 amount re- Name of project see Annual quired to Report comet for- New work Maintenance complete Emergency flood-control work under authority of the Flood Control Act approved Aug. 18, 1941__ 1944 $49, 147. 41 (1) 1 Completed. 9. PLANT ALLOTMENT, ALBUQUERQUE, N. MEX., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 _ ---------------- -$81, 644. 76 Net total cost to June 30, 1947______________--------------- -81, 644. 76 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ _ _--------- -------- 35, 223. 41 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-------------------- - 46, 421. 35 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-------------- _ _ 14, 065. 79 Net total expenditures------------------------------_ - -60, 487. 14 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----------------- ___ 160, 487. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 100, 000. 34 1206 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Total expended-----... ---------- $174,633. 35 $386, 362. 07 $84, 393. 31 -$24, 782. 38 -$67, 239. 93 ................. Allotted----------------- ---------------.... -100, 000. 00 -61, 212. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946____________ $93, 247. 55 Gross amount expended $---------------- -- $419, 371. 19 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------ 352, 131. 26 - 67, 239. 93 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------- 160, 487. 48 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------_ $14, 065. 79 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 52, 039. 52 66, 105. 31 Balance available June 30, 1947 ' 94, 382. 17 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ 35, 223. 41 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947_ 129, 605. 58 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by Flood Control Acts and Committee Resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization Act mitted to menda- Congress No. tion Alamogordo Dam and Reservoir, Sec. 7, Flood Control Act, Pecos River, N. Mex., flood con- Aug. 11, 1939. trol, irrigation and other uses. Arkansas River and tributaries, Commerce Committee . Colorado. resolution, Sept.30, 1942. Arkansas River and tributaries (local Flood Control Committee flood protection along the main resolution, July 2, 1943. stem above Great Bend, Kans.). Arkansas River for flood control at Flood Control Committee and in the vicinity of Great Bend, resolution, Jan. 21, 1944. Kans. Huerfano River, Colo., tributary of Flood Control Act, June - Arkansas River. 22, 1936. Pecos River and tributaries, Texas Flood Control Act, June and New Mexico. 28, 1938. Purgatoire (Picketwire) River, Colo., Flood Control Committee .. flood protection for Trinidad, Colo. resolution, Mar. 20, 1945. Rio Grande and tributaries, New Flood Control Act, Aug. - Mexico. 18, 1941. South Canadian River, and tributar- Commerce Committee . . ies, including Mora River, N. Mex., resolution Nov. 13, 1945. for flood control and for making additional water available for agri- cultural uses. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT This district comprises the northern and western portions of Arkansas, a portion of southern Missouri, and a small portion of eastern Oklahoma embraced in the drainage basins of the Arkansas River and tributaries above and exclusive of Pine Bluff, Ark., and below the mouth of Poteau River, near Fort Smith, Ark., and of the White River and tributaries above Peach Orchard Bluff, Ark. District engineer: Col. G. E. Galloway, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., com- prising the Galveston, Tex., Albuquerque, N. M., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla., districts: Col. Henry Hutchings, Jr., Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. White River, Ark. (above 19. Blue Mountain Reservoir, Peach Orchard Bluff) - 1208 Arkansas River Basin, Ark_ 1241 2. Black River, Ark. and Mo_ 1210 20. Nimrod Reservoir, Arkansas 3. Upper White River, Ark- - 1212 River Basin, Ark ...... 1244 4. Examinations, surveys, and 21. Arkansas River Basin, Little contingencies (general)___ 1215 Rock district______ 1248 5. Other navigation projects for 22. East Poplar Bluff and Poplar which no estimates are Bluff, Mo 1249 submitted ____ 1216 23. Black River, Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark_____ 1251 Flood control 24. Clearwater Reservoir, White 6. Fort Smith, Arkansas River, River Basin, Mo ....... 1253 Ark_ 1217 25. Norfork Reservoir, White 7. Van Buren, Arkansas, River River Basin, Ark ...... 1256 Ark 1219 26. Bull Shoals Reservoir, White 8. Crawford County, Arkansas River Basin, Ark 1260 River, Ark- 1.221 27. White River Basin, Little 9. McLean Bottom levee dis- Rock district ___ 1263 trict No. 3, Arkansas 28. Snagging and clearing under River, Ark_ 1223 authority of section 2 of 10. Near Dardanelle, Arkansas the Flood Control Act River, Ark_ 1225 approved August 28, 1937, 11. Cardens Bottom drainage as amended_ 1266 district No. 2, Arkansas 29. Emergency flood-control River, Ark_ 1226 work under authority of 12. West of Morrilton, Arkansas the Flood Control Act River, Ark- 1228 approved August 18, 1941__ 1267 13. Conway County levee dis- 30. Emergency flood-control trict No. 6, Arkansas work under authority of River, Ark_ 1230 Public Laws Nos. 138 and 14. Conway County levee dis- 318, Seventy-eighth Con- tricts Nos. 1, 2, and 8, gress and Public Law No. Arkansas River, Ark --- 1231 75, Seventy-ninth Con- 15. Roland drainage district, gress, first session_ _____ 1267 Arkansas River, Ark --- - 1233 31. Preliminary examinations, 16. Little Rock, Arkansas River, surveys, and contingencies Ark __ 1235 1269 for flood control ... _..._ 17. South bank Arkansas River (head of Fourche Island to 32. Other flood-control projects Pennington Bayou), Ark-. 1237 for which no estimates are 18. South bank Arkansas River submitted---__------ 1270 (Tucker Lake), Ark-...... 1239 33. Plant allotment _ 1270 1207 1208 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 1. WHITE RIVER, ARK. (ABOVE PEACH ORCHARD BLUFF) Location.-This river rises in northwestern Arkansas and flows 720 miles, first north into Missouri, then southeasterly through Arkansas 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 engi- neer district. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley maps, scale 1: 62,500 and scale 1: 500,000, for river from Peach Or- chard 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; Aug. 14. 1876; June 14, 1880; and July 5, 1884. For further details see page 1874 of Annual Report for 1915, and page 963 of Annual Report for 1938. 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 cost 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. A project for the improve- ment of the river above Batesville by locks and dams is reported under the heading Upper White River, Ark. Terminal facilities.-Railway spur tracks are available for trans- fer of freight 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. Channel maintenance with Government plant and hired labor consisted of snagging and dredging operations. The U. S. snag barge Harve Goodwin snagged 43 miles from lock 1 (mile 300.6) near Batesville to Newport (mile 257.8) during the period July and August 1946. During these opera- tions, 404 snags, 315 stumps, and 575 saw logs were removed; 108 trees were cut; 325 trees were girdled; and 50 drifts were broken. The U. S. dipper dredge No. 3301, during the period July and August 1946, removed 25,600 cubic yards of material from the follow- ing crossings: Fatty Breah shoal, Allen Gin, Allen Mountain, and Prairie Beach. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1209 Snagging and dredging operations were suspended during the month of August 1946 in accordance with the approved program of Civil Works, under limitations as ordered by the President of the United States. The costs during the fiscal year were $13,043.79 and the expenditures were $12,808.54, all for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for maintenance, completion is not contemplated. The total costs under the existing project to June 30, 1947, are: For maintenance: Snagging operations___ $468, 284. 08 Dreding operations ------------- _ 204, 886. 21 Total ------------------------------------------- $673, 170. 29 Specials: Augusta, for prevention of cut-off -------------- 314. 84 Augusta Narrows, levee and revetment Augusta Narrows, set-back levee-------------- --------- 50, 620. 16 5, 407. 38 Little Red River snagging: 1914---------------------------------- 500, 00 1935----------------------------------- 358. 80 1940--------------------------------- 886. 83 58, 088. 01 Total costs to June 30, 1947----------------------- 731, 258. 30 The total expenditures were $1,072,149.99 (excluding $60,613.63 for operating and care reported under Upper White River). In addition, $3,291.44 contributed funds were expendedfor maintenance at Augusta Narrows. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended June 30, 1947, $30,- 824.22, will be applied to channel maintenance during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_________________________________ $108. 31 Snagging operations between Peach Orchard Bluff and lock 1, about 1 / months with Government plant and hired labor during period --------------------- -------- July 1947 to June 1948__ -- 6, 000. 00 Dredging operations between Peach Orchard Bluff and lock 1, about 3y months with Government plant and hired labor during period ------- ______ July 1947 to June 1948________ ______-------- 24, 715. 91 Total_-- ------------------------------------------- 30, 824. 22 The additional sum of $32,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: .Maintenance: Snagging operations between Peach Orchard Bluff and lock 1, about 3 months with Government plant and hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949____________________________---------$12, 000 Dreding operations between Peach Orchard Bluff and lock 1, about 3 months with Government plant and hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949_________________----------------- 20, 000 Total________ -------------------------------------------------- 32,000 1210 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ $337, 801. 57 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ _ _--------- ---- - _ 1734, 456. 73 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 1 1, 072, 258. 30 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------- ---------- 108. 31 Net total expenditures -------------------------- --- 11, 072, 149. 99 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-_-- - ----- 30, 824. 22 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 11, 102, 974. 21 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work _- Cost of maintenance-- --------- $27, 860. 65 $13, 796. 93 $2, 793. 31 $24, 695. 92 $13, 043. 79 Total expended----------------- 28, 266. 10 11, 172. 04 6. 818. 20 23, 422. 86 12, 808. 54 Allotted -------------------- -------------- 12, 000. 00 21, 000. 00 46, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ___--------------------_ $43, 632. 76 Gross amount expended --------- _ -- $13, 900. 81 Less reimbursed expenditures------- - - -_----- 1, 092. 27 12, 808. 54 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 30, 824. 22 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------_ 11-11111111108. 31 Balance available June 30, 1947----------------------- 30, 715. 91 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2 ______ ____32, 000. 00 1Includes $358.80 Little Red River and excludes $60,613.63 Upper White River, Ark. 2 Exclusive of available funds. 2. 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.-Improvement of the river below Poplar Bluff, Mo., 211 miles, by snagging operations, by deepening 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 extreme stage fluctuations are 19 feet at Poplar Bluff, 11 feet near Corning, Ark., and 36 feet at the mouth. The original estimate was $80,800, to be expended in two working seasons (Annual Report for 1880, p. 1326). The River and Harbor Act of Se'ptember 19, 1890, appro- RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1211 priated an amount to complete the estimate and authorized mainte- nance of the improvement. While dredging is not mentioned in the project, it is necessary as a means of maintenance and has been au- thorized. 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 portion of this stream are shown in sketch map 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.-None. In accordance with the approved program of Civil Works, under limitations as or- dered by the President of the United States, no channel maintenance was accomplished. The costs during the fiscal year were $2,438.44 for maintenance, which included $946.20 representing a decrease in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $1,511.02. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project being for maintenance, completion is not contemplated. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $80,000 for new work and $585,575.06 for maintenance, a total of $665,575.06. The total expenditures were $666,469.61. Proposed operations.-The unexpended balance June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $25,502.19, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to snagging operations between the mouth of Black River (mile 0) and Moark Landing (mile 166.4), about 5 months with Gov- ernment plant and hired labor. The additional sum of $12,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 on maintenance: Snagging operations between the mouth of Black River and Poplar Bluff, Mo., about 21/2 months, with Government plant and hired labor during the period July 1948 to June 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ ----------------------- $80, 000. 00 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947________--------- -- ___ 585, 575. 06 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- ____ 665, 575. 06 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_____________-- -------- _____ 823. 89 Net total cost to June 30, 1947________---- ----- _____ 666, 398. 95 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_-----------_ _ -- 70. 66 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947---- --------- _- -_ 666, 469. 61 Net total expenditures _ _ _ __ 666, 469. 61 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 -------------------- __ 25, 431. 53 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 691, 901. 14 1212 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work _5-----5--- - - - -- --- $ Cost of maintenance ----------- $727. 26 $5,856.15 $2,438.44 Total expended .....------------------ 1, 395. 60 $801. 58 5, 086. 21 1, 511. 02 .........------------- Allotted---- ------------ -- 12, 000. 00 - 30, 000. 00 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946______________________________ $26, 942. 55 Gross amount expended $1, 793. 66 Less reimbursed expenditures - _ __ - - -- 282. 64 1, 511. 02 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ------------------_-__ 25, 431. 53 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 _------------------------- 70. 66 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947_- - _ 25, 502. 19 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1______ ________________ 12, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 3. 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 7.5 and 19.3 miles, respectively, above that city. (See Mississippi River Commission alluvial valley map, scale 1: 500,000, and U. S. Geological Survey map, scale 1: 500,000.) Previous projects.-See previous projects for 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 construction work, its language fixing the appropriation carried therein as the final one. The stream is nontidal, with an ordinary freshet fluctuation 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 3 locks and dams, made in 1936, is $42,500. The existing project was adopted by the following river and harbor acts: Acts Work authorized Documents Mar. 3,1899 Existing project adopted _.....------------------------ H. Doc. 78, 54th Cong., 2d sess.; Annual Report, 1897, p. 1992. Mar. 2,1907 Abandonment of further new work on the project.. -_ H. Doc. 150, 59th Cong., 1st sess. June 26,19341 Operating and care of locks and dams provided for with funds from War Department appropriations for rivers and harbors. 1Permanent Appropriations Repeal Act. RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1213 The locations, dimensions, etc., of the three completed locks and dams are as follows: Lock 1 Lock 2 Lock 3 Location_____-___ ______ __ Batesville----------- Earnharts.._..--_ ..... Walls Ferry. Distance from mouth of river . 299.8 miles...---------- 308.3 miles .........--------- 320.1 miles. Dimensions of locks: Length available ___ ______ .. .. 147 feet__..____________ 147 feet_.------------- 147 feet. Width available _ _---.... . 36 feet_________________ 36 feet__-------------- 36 feet. Depth on lower sill at mean 4.3 feet________________-------------------- low water (open river). Depth on lower sill at nor- --------- ____-____6.5 feet------------- 4.7 feet. mal pool. Depth on upper sill at nor- 7.1 feet-------------- 5.3 feet------------- 5.2 feet. maLpool. Lift at mean low water and 15.6 feet ._------------------------ normal pool. Lift at normal pools 12.8 feet_ ..------------ 14.5 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 .......------------- 750.7feet. 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.-Log 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. Operations and results during fiscal year.-All work was for main- tenance with Government plant and hired labor at locks and dams 1, 2, and 3. Work during the fiscal year consisted of operation of the locks and routine maintenance of appurtenant river structures, build- ings, and grounds. The U. S. dipper dredge No. 3301 removed 4,000 cubic yards of material from the lock pit and approach at lock 1, and the U. S. der- rick boat No. 2001 removed 3,850 cubic yards of material from the fleet harbor at Batesville. In accordance with the approved program of Civil Works, under limitations as ordered by the President of the United States, only ordinary operation of the locks and maintenance of structures, build- ings, and grounds was accomplished. The costs during the fiscal year were $4,667.13 for maintenance and $30,818.48 for operation and care, which included $1,349.67 represent- ing a decrease in undistributed cost during the year. The total ex- penditures were $33,672. Condition at end of fscal year.-The new work accomplished to the end of the fiscal year is the construction of three locks and dams mentioned under paragraph "Existing project." The project, as amended, is complete. These works, by aid of dredging, give all-year slack water navigation for 4-foot draft from 1 mile below Batesville to Guion, which is 33 miles up'stream therefrom. 766707-48-pt. 1,vol. 1- 77 1214 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were: For new work (construction of locks and dams)_ _ _-_-__-__-_-__ $813, 196. 81 For maintenance (dredging and snagging) (includes $60,613.63 not covered by cost and financial summary for White River, Ark.)__ 81, 344. 90 For operation and care (locks and dams 1, 2, and 3) ----------- 344, 274. 28 Total costs to June 30, 1947 ------------------------- __1, 238, 815. 99 The total expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $1,246,096.65. In addition, the sum of $1,187,282.59 was expended between January 16, 1904, and June 30, 1935, on the operation and care of the work of improvement under the provisions of the permanent indefinite appro- priation for such purposes. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $35,923.96, plus an allotment of $30,000, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to maintenance and opera- tion and care of the three locks and dams as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $1, 637. 59 Maintenance: Snagging operations between lock 1 and Guion, about 1 month with Government plant and hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948--------_ $4, 000. 00 Dredging operations between lock 1 and Guion, about 2 months with Government plant and hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948_ 14, 000. 00 Subtotal-----------------------------------------18, 000. 00 Operation and care: Operations---------------------------------$31, 286. 37 Ordinary maintenance and repairs 15, 000. 00 Subtotal ------------------------------------------- 46, 286. 37 Total for all work ------------------------------------ 65, 923. 96 The additional sum of $58,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for operation and care of the three locks and dams and for channel maintenance as follows: Maintenance: Dredging and snagging pools, approaches, and landings, about 2 months with Government plant and hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949. ------------------------------------- $13, 000 Operation and care: Operations ------------------------------------- $30, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs-_------- 15, 000 Subtotal --------------------------------------------- 45, 000 Total for all work--------------------------------------58, 000 RIVERS AND HARBORS-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1215 Cost and financial summary Costs of new work to June 30, 1947_ -------- _ ___ __ $813, 196. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ ------------------ __ 1 1, 612, 901. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ __ _---1 2, 426, 098. 58 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 ------------------ , 816. 46 8-------- Net total cost to June 30, 1947_ - .----.-.------ -2, 434, 915. 04 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ 101. 79 .--------------------- Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-------------------- 2, 435, 016. 83 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--_--------------------- 1, 637. 59 Net total expenditures_- ---- ______-__-____1 2, 433, 379. 24 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_--------------------------- 35, 822. 17 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-----------1 2, 469, 201. 41 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work -------- Cost of maintenance--........-----------...... $35, 687. 26 $21, 929. 74 $33, 446. 31 $46, 055. 55 $35, 485. 61 Total expended----------------- 28, 329. 34 21, 355. 47 25, 369. 35 47, 900. 10 33, 672. 00 Allotted -------- --------------- 20, 000. 00 -12, 000. 00 43, 500. 00 85, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------- $69, 494. 17 Gross amount expended_----------_-__-_ $34, 282. 01 Less reimbursed expenditures -------------------- 610. 01 33, 672. 00 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__.__----- ------ 35, 822. 17 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_------------- $1, 637. 59 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts........ 355. 88 1, 993. 47 Balance available June 30, 1947.-------------------- -- 33, 828. 70 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ ---------------.-- ------ 101. 79 Unobligated balance available June 3P, 1947------------ 33, 930. 49 Amount allotted in August 1947_ ---------------------- - 30, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ....... 63, 930. 49 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 2_---------_...........--- _ -- 58, 000. 00 1 Includes $1,187,282.59 from permanent appropriation for operating and care and cost applicable to oper- ating, and care operations in the amount of $60,613.63 paid from funds allotted during fiscal year 1937 and 1938 to White River for operations on both White and Upper White River projects. 2 Exclusive of available funds 4. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $7,787.91 and the ex- penditures were $8,459.62. The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $315.22, plus an allotment of $66,000, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to payment of outstanding liabilities and other expenses to be incurred under this heading. 1216 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $263,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ _.__ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ---------------------- $1, 115, 067. 46 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 115, 067. 46 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--- ---------------- _ 5. 16 Net total expenditures__------------------ 1, 115, 062. 30 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-------------------------- 315. 22 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 1, 115, 377. 52 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_................... Cost of maintenance............. $115, 184. 57 , -.---.- $113, 612. 15 $28, 727. 76 $6, 670. 94 $7, 787. 91 'I'otal expended_,................ 117, 348. 67 30, 448. 63 111, 628. 08 8, 488. 27 8, 459. 62 Allotted............----------------------- 4, 000.00 -------------- 112,000.00 -10,000.00 .. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946________ ____________ $8, 774. 84 Gross amount expended------------------------ $9, 160. 33 Less reimbursed expenditures __-- - - -.- -_ 700. 71 8, 459. 62 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-- 315. 22 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------- $5. 16 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 50. 84 .r vv. 00 vv Balance available June 30, 1947 - -------------------- 259. 22 Amount allotted in August 1947-__________ -_____________ 66, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ...-------- 66, 259. 22 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1__ __ __ ___ 263, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 5. OTHER NAVIGATION PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last Cost and expenditures to full re- June 30, 1947 Estimated port see amount re- Name of project Annual quired to Report New work Maintenance complete for- 1. Arkansas River, Ark. and Okla. (above Pine Bluff, Ark.) ---------------------------- 1938 $614, 254. 98 $482,168. 29 (1) 2. Current River, Ark. and Mo ---------------- 1937 17, 000. 00 119, 962. 53 (2) 1Channels adequate for existing local commerce. Completion not contemplated. I Exiting commerce does not warrant additional expenditures. FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1217 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Document menda- Congress No. tion Arkansas River, from Little Rock, River and Harbor Act- Ark., to Mississippi River via July 24, 1946. Grand Prairie. Arkansas River, Ark. and Okla. River and Harbor Act, July 24, 1946 H.758.79th Favorable. (under Division Board). Aug. 30, 1935. Cong.,2d sess. Arkansas River and tributaries, Ar- Riversand Harbors Com- -.... do-...........do-_-.... Do. kansas, hydroelectric potentialities mittee resolution, Jan. (under Division Board). 24, 1939. Taneycomo Lake, Mo. (located on River and Harbor Act, ----...--..-.-. .-...-...-.- White River). July 24, 1946. White River, Ark__---------------- River and Harbor Act, Aug. 30, 1935. White River, Ark. and Mo., im- Rivers and Harbors Com- . provement for navigation, flood mittee resolution, Jan. control, and irrigation. 24, 1939. White River, Ark. and Mo., im- Commerce Committee ............. provement for navigation, flood resolution, Feb. 8, 1939 control, and irrigation. 6. FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.--On the right bank of the Arkansas River at and in the immediate vicinity of Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Ark., just down- stream from the mouth of the Poteau River (mile 362.0). (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee, concrete flood wall, and two pumping stations on the right bank of the Arkansas River in the reach from the Missouri Pacific Railroad embankment at mile 361.8 to a point opposite mile 360. The length of the levee and flood wall will be about 1.2 miles and 0.6 mile, respectively, or a total length of about 1.8 miles. Four new drainage structures, equipped with floodgates, will be built. One of the existing sewer lines intercepts the storm run-off from approximately 3,642 acres, and the sewage from about 50 percent of the residential district of the city. In order to reduce the pump capacity which would be required for pumping the flow in this line, a storage area comprised of an existing creek channel and proposed borrow areas within the leveed area will be utilized for temporary ponding of run-off. The sewer line will be connected to the storage area by means of a relief outlet. The project provides for the protection of the city of Fort Smith, Ark., with a 3-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1947, is $1,078,600 for construction and the estimated cost of local interests for lands and damages is $96,000, a total of $1,174,600. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests were approved by the Secretary of War on June 24, 1946. All rights-of- way required for construction have been furnished. 1218 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction plans and specifications were completed and construction initiated by contract in May 1947. Work performed included the following: 200 cubic yards of structural excavation and 646 cubic yards of concrete. Contributed funds in the amount of $8,500 were received from local interests to cover costs of sanitary sewage pumps. The costs during the fiscal year were $82,671.22 for new work, and the expenditures were $82,912.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction plans and specifica- tions are complete. Construction is under way. Channel clearing is 91 percent complete, construction is 7 percent complete, and the project as a whole is 12 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $125,307.26 and the expenditures were $120,162.28, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $778,437.72, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ ------ _ ______-- __-__ $5, 316. 18 New work: Furnishing and installing pumps and motors for pumping stations by contract during period July 1947 to April 1948__ 87, 000. 00 Complete construction of levee, flood wall and pumping stations by contract during period July 1947 to April 1948----------676, 621. 54 Raising bridges across Arkansas River by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1947 to May 1948_---------------9, 500. 00 Total ------------------------------------------ 778, 437. 72 No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________________ $125, 307. 26 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------____ 125, 307. 26 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_______ ___ ____- _ 171. 20 Net total cost to June 30, 1947___ -____ -____________ 125, 478. 46 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ -__________________5, 316. 18 Net total expenditures______-_____ - ___ -__ 120, 162. 28 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 778, 437. 72 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------- 898, 600. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----__ ______ ------------------ -------- ___ $14, 250. 08 $28,385.96 $82,671.22 Cost ofmaintenance.... ----- ------- ---------- Total expended.----- ---------------- _ -------------- _ 12, 744. 86 24, 504. 44 82, 912. 98 Allotted-------------------------------------------45,000. 00 853,600. 00 1In addition, the sum of $8,500 was contributed by local interests. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1219 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $861, 350. 70 Gross amount expended-------------------------$82, 927. 98 Less reimbursed expenditures ----------------------- 15. 00 82, 912. 98 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947___ --------------------- 778, 437. 72 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_-------------- 5, 316. 18 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts - 756, 187. 50 761, 503. 68 Balance available June 30, 1947-------------------- 16, 934. 04 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of - existing project 2-----------------___________ 180, 000. 00 2 Exclusive of available funds. 7. VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the Arkansas River at and in the immediate vicinity of the city of Van Buren (mile 353.4), Crawford County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee, a concrete flood wall, an inter- cepting storm sewer and ditch, and a sanitary sewage pumping station on the left bank of the Arkansas River in the reach from high ground near the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway bridge (mile 353.7) to the city limits at a point on the existing Crawford County levee opposite mile 352.7. The levee will connect with the authorized project for Crawford County levee district. The total length of the levee and flood wall will be about 1.3 miles, of which approximately 0.4 mile will be new levee, 0.6 mile will be riverside enlargement of the existing Crawford County levee, and about 0.3 mile will be reinforced concrete flood wall. The riverbank will be riprapped at critical points along the alinements. Four existing storm drains which discharge into the Arkansas River will be provided with drainage structures in the levee and flood wall and will be equipped with floodgates. An intercepting sewer and ditch will convey interior run-off occurring during high river stages to Ned Lake in the Crawford County levee district. The project provides for the protection of the city of Van Buren, Ark., with a 3-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project estimated in 1947 is $539,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $33,000, a total of $572,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and were approved by the Secretary of War on April 21, 1947. All rights-of-way neces- sary for construction of the project have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plansand specifications for levee, drainage structures, and appurtenant works were completed and those for bank protection, flood wall, and pumping station were 1220 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 initiated in June 1947. Contract for construction of levee and drain- age structures was awarded in June 1947. The costs during the fiscal year were $14,538.85 and the expenditures were $14,897.83, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Levee plans and specifications are complete, those for structures are 49 percent and planning work for entire project is 90 percent complete. The project as a whole is 6 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $32,672.57 and the expenditures were $33,045.16, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding acounts receivable, $296,576.64, plus an allotment of $210,000, made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947____________ __________------ $249. 21 New work: Complete plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948 --------------------------- 13, 254. 00 Raising of bridges across Arkansas River (pro rata share) by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948-------____ 4, 900. 00 Construction of levee, drainage structures, flood wall, and pumping station by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948_____________________________--_ 486, 873. 43 Balance remaining______________________________ 1, 300. 00 Total ------------------------------------- 506, 576. 64 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1948. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _ $32, 672. 57 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 32, 672. 57 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------------------- 621. 80 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 33, 294. 37 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 249. 21 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- _ 33, 045. 16 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------- 295, 954. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------------- 329, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944' 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__..............__ --- ___________--------..... $4, 955. 66 $13,178. 06 $14, 538. 85 Cost of m aintenance- -.. -- - --- ---- - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total expended ----..... .... ..-________________ __________ 4, 239. 49 13, 907. 84 14, 897. 83 Allotted------------------------------- -------------- ---- -- 2, 000. 00 301, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1221 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------_ $310, 852. 67 Gross amount expended---------------------------------_ 14, 897. 83 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_----------- ---- ____ 295, 954. 84 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------_ _ $249. 21 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----------149, 558. 16 149, 807. 37 Balance available June 30, 1947-----------------------146, 147. 47 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_-------------- 621. 80 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947--------- ____ 146, 769. 27 Amount allotted in August 1947___----------------------- 210, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948- ___--- 356, 769. 27 8. CRAWFORD COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the Arkansas River from near the eastern limits of the city of Van Buren, Ark. (mile 352.7) to near the mouth of Frog Bayou (mile 331.9), Crawford County, Ark. (See UT. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-filled levee, approximately 19.8 miles long, extending from the downstream end of the Van Buren, Ark., project at mile 352.7 downstream to mile 332, near the mouth of Frog Bayou. This levee will follow the present alinement of an existing levee except at the locations where encroachment of the river makes it advisable to set the levee farther from the banks. Six new drainage structures, equipped with floodgates, will be built. The existing project for the Crawford County levee district, which is a modifica- tion of the previously authorized flood-control project, provides for the protection of approximately 15,060 acres of rural lands and com- munities with a 1/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The modified project differs from the previously authorized project in that it pro- vides for a levee grade about 7 feet higher, a compacted earth-fill embankment and a levee separating the city of Van Buren from the levee district. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1946, is $1,963,200 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $616,000, a total of $2,579,200. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. No. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and were approved by the Secretary of War on April 17, 1947. Rights-of-way have been furnished for the upstream 3 miles of project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for upstream 3 miles of project were completed and preparation of plans and specifications for downstream 17 miles of project was ini- tiated in June 1947. Plans for raising bridge across Arkansas River were completed by contract. 1222 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The costs during the fiscal year were $21,568.05 and the expendi- tures were $21,298.71, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Investigations are complete, levee plans are 72 percent complete, structure plans are 20 percent complete, bridge raise plans are complete, plans for upstream 3 miles are com- plete, and planning work as a whole is 85 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $43,854.13 and the expenditures were $43,043.85, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $408,656.15, plus an allotment of $400,000 made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947____________ -_______ _____-- $810. 28 New work: Complete preparation of plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948_ 31, 080. 87 Construct levee by contract during period July 1947 to June 194 ------------------------------------------ _ 306, 865. 00 Raising bridge across Arkansas River by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1947 to May 1948_--------------__ 266, 700. 00 Raising railroad bridge by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948_ ----------------------------------------- 203,200.00 Total_ ------------------------------------------- 808, 656. 15 The additional sum of $600,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for continuation of levee construction by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947________________-_____ _ $43, 854. 13 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------__ 43, 854. 13 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_______________________ 810. 28 Net total expenditures -------------------------------- 43, 043. 85 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 408, 656. 15 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 451, 700. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work______.......... .. _ ....... ____ -_ __ ......- 1 $501. 74 $21, 784. 34 $21, 568. 05 Cost of m aintenance-.............. .............. I . . . I. . . . . . ..------ . . . .-. I -- -- Total expended ___...............__________ ___________ ______________ 21, 745. 14 21, 298. 71 Allotted ..................------------------------- -------------- 38, 700.00 413, 000. 00--------- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946____________________-_____ $429, 954. 86 Gross amount expended__________________________ _____ 21, 298. 71 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 408, 656. 15 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $810. 28 --------------- Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------84, 336. 96 85, 147. 24 Balance available June 30, 1947 323, 508. 91 FLOOD CONTROL----LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1223 Amount allotted in August 1947----------------------------- $400, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 723, 508. 91 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1---------------- 1, 111, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 ------------- 600, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 9. McLEAN BOTTOM LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 3, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River between miles 300.9 and 293, immediately upstream from the confluence of Six Mile Creek (mile 292.5), and the Arkansas River, in Logan County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Magazine (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee, beginning at high ground on the south side of Six Mile Creek at mile 12.7 and extending north- ward across the creek to a point near the right bank of the Arkansas River at mile 300.9, thence generally eastward along the right bank of the river to high ground at mile 293.9, after crossing Six Mile Creek again at mile 0.6. This levee will follow the present alinement of the existing levees along the Arkansas River and will require the con- struction of approximately 9.1 miles of new levee, one new concrete drainage structure with floodgates, and a corrugated metal pipe drain- age structure with a floodgate. A canal, approximately 1.4 miles in length, will be constructed for the diversion of Six Mile Creek at the west end of the area, beginning at mile 12.7 on the creek and ending at mile 30.1 on the Arkansas River. The project provides for the pro- tection of approximately 9,770 acres of rural lands and communities, with a 11/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project estimated in 1947 is $869,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $86,000, a total of $955,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and were approved by the Secretary of War on June 13, 1946. Rights-of-way have been furnished for the canal and about 8.2 miles of the project levee. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Constructionplans and specifications were completed and construction of diversion ditch and levee initiated by contract in June 1947. The costs during the fiscal year were $7,004.57 for new work, which included $665.31 representing an increase in undistributed costs during the year, and the expenditures were $10,096.68. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Constructionplans and specifica- tions are complete. Construction of levee and diversion ditch is under way. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $24,368.88 and the expenditures were $24,655.14, all for new work. 1224 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $192,419.39, plus an allotment of $652,000 made in August 1947 will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 __________________--------____ $453. 58 New work: Complete planning work by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948------------------------ ----- ____ 2, 145. 00 Construct levee by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948 --------------------------------------------- 520, 820. 81 Balance remaining __ ---------------- 321, 000. 00 Total------------------------------------------_ 844, 419. 39 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1948. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ $24, 368. 88 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- __ __ 24, 368. 88 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947------------------------------ 665. 31 Net total cost to June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 25, 034. 19 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------------------- 74. 53 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947----------------------- 25, 108. 72 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 453. 58 Net total expenditures__ -___--__- ------------ 24, 655. 14 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_--------------------------- 192, 344. 86 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------217, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work--...------- .. ... ..-------------.---- ---------- -------------- $17, 364. 31 * $7, 004. 57 Cost of maintenance-..--------------------------------------------------- - --- Total expended _____. ____ __ - 14, 558. 46 10, 096. 68 Allotted--. ..------------------------------------- $12, 500 204, 200.00.. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------__ $202, 441. 54 Gross amount expended____________________________-_ 10, 096. 68 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__ -------------- 192, 344. 86 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-----------___ Amount covered by uncompleted contracts - $453. 58 188, 569. 58 189, 023. 16 Balance available June 30, 1947_____--_ ___-- .----- -3, 321. 70 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_.--______ -- __- ______- - 74. 53 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 -------------- 3, 396. 23 Amount allotted in August 1947-_ ___-------------------- 652, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 .......... 655, 396. 23 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICTr 1225 10. NEAR DARDANELLE, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River from near the southern limits of Dardanelle, Ark. (mile 254.5) to Mill Creek (mile 247.0), Yell County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Dardanelle (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee extending in a southeasterly direction from high ground near the southern limits of the town of Dardanelle to a ridge at Arkansas River mile 247.0 after crossing Mill Creek near its mouth. This part of the project will be 8.2 miles in length, of which 4.7 miles will be new levee, 1.5 miles riverside enlarge- ment and 2 miles landside enlargement. An existing large drainage structure at Mill Creek will be utilized. The existing project for the Dardanelle drainage district which is a modification of the previously authorized flood-control project provides for the protection of approxi- mately 9,590 acres of rural land, with a 11/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The modified project differs from the previously author- ized project in that it provides for a levee grade about 2 feet higher and a compacted earth-fill embankment. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1946, is $437,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $16,000, a total of $453,000. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page - for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests, were ap- proved by the Secretary of War on June 10, 1946. All rights-of-way required for construction have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Constructionplans and specifications were completed and construction initiated by contract in May 1947. Contractor placed 116,642 cubic yards of levee embankment during the period. The costs during the fiscal year were $20,377.15 for new work, which included $330.18 representing an increase in undistributed costs during the year, and the expenditures were $18,723.28. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction plans and specifica- tions are complete. Construction is 14 percent complete and the project as a whole is 8 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $35,418.67 and the expenditures were $33,055.32, all for new work (including the cost and expenditures of $475.89 incurred during the fiscal years 1938 and 1939 for preliminary work on the previously authorized project). 1226 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended June 30, 1947, $182,- 920.57, plus an allotment of $221,500 made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ --------------------------- $2, 693. 53 New work: Complete planning by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948_----------- -------- _ 5, 352. 00 5,-------------- Complete construction of levee embankment by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948__________________________ 396, 375. 04 Total_ ------------------------------------------- 404, 420. 57 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _ ___ _.__.___-__-- $35, 418. 67 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 35, 418. 67 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 ----------------------------- 330. 18 Net total cost to June 30, 1947___-_ -- - 35, 748. 85 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- 2, 693. 53 Net total expenditures_--------------------------------33, 055. 32 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------------- 182, 920. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 215, 975. 89 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 _-_.. $318. 15 $14, 247. 48 $20, 377. 15 Cost of new work_.... __ _----------..-.. Cost of maintenance .-------------- -- - --- - Total expended ..............---- ---- -- - ---------- 13, 856.15 18, 723.28 Allotted--------...-------.......... ---------------------------- 12, 200.00 203, 300.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $201, 643. 85 Gross amount expended------__------------------ 18, 723. 28 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--- --------------- _ 182, 920. 57 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------$2, 693. 53 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----------- 79, 961. 98 82, 655. 51 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------------ 100, 265. 06 Amount allotted in August 1947-__--___________-------_ 221, 500. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ..---------- 321, 765. 06 11. CARDENS BOTTOM DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-About 9 miles southeast of Dardanelle, Ark., on the right bank of the Arkansas River and left bank of the Petit Jean River near the confluence of those streams. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Dardanelle and Morrilton (Ark.) quadrangles.) FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1227 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 20.4 miles of new levee, with necessary drainage structures along the Arkansas River from mile 245 to mile 237 and along the Petit Jean River from mile 2 to mile 14. Where practical, existing levees along the Arkansas River will be utilized in the project. The project provides for the protection of approximately 8,600 acres of agricultural lands and communities from a project flood based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the Arkansas River, which is greater than the maximum flood of record at the locality, coincident with a flow of 20,000 cubic feet per second in the Petit Jean River with a crest grade elevation of 11/2 feet above the confined project flood profile. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1946, is $1,485,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $85,000, a total of $1,570,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946. (See "Survey (Review) Report for Flood Control in Arkansas River, Cardens Bottom drainage district No. 2, Yell County, Ark." submitted to Congress on June 17, 1946, by the Chief of Engineers. This report contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Local interests have indicated their willingness to meet the requirements of local cooperation. Operationsand results dcering fiscal year.-None. Condition at end of fiscal year.-No work has been accomplished. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $300,000 for the fiscal year 1948 will be applied as follows: New work: Preparation of plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1947 to January 1948___________________________ _ $47, 500 Initiate construction of levee by contract during period March to June 1948 ------------------------------------------- 252, 500 Total -------------------------------------------- $300,000 The additional sum of $700,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for construction of levee by contract. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _..._ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ___ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 Net total expenditures_______________----- -- -- ---- Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947____________ Amount allotted in August 1947______________--____---_ $300, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 _ 300, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ _ __-------___-- --- __ ____ 1, 185, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1_-__ _ __ __ _ _ 700, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 1228 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. AR1MY, 1947 12. WEST OF MORRILTON, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the Arkansas River in Pope and Conway Counties, Ark., from about mile 236.5 to about mile 224.5, immediately upstream from the confluence of Point Remove Creek (mile 223.0) and the Arkansas River. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Morrilton (Ark.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement for Pope County levee district No. 1 and Conway County levee districts Nos. 3 and 7 provides for the construction of a compacted earth-fill levee beginning at high ground immediately north of Galla Lake and approximately opposite Arkansas River mile 236.5 and extendirg in a southeasterly direction along the left bank of the Arkansas River to a point approximately opposite mile 224.5; thence extending generally northward, crossing the present course of Point Remove Creek at miles 2.5 and 9.3; thence along the right bank of the creek to a point at approximate creek mile 21.5; thence extending westward to high ground about 13/4 miles west of the junction of the east and west forks of the creek. The total length of the levee will be about 21.7 miles, of which about 19.2 miles will be new levee and 2.5 miles will be enlargement of the existing levee. Fourteen new drainage structures, including three major structures of reinforced concrete, will be constructed for interior drainage. In order to facilitate flows at Point Remove Creek, a cut-off channel approximately 1.3 miles in length will be excavated across a narrow neck of land between creek miles 9.4 and 2.3, thereby shorten- ing the flow distance in the creek about 5.8 miles; and the remaining portions of the creek channel between the junction of the east and west forks and the mouth of the stream will be cleared. The aver- age depth of the channel will be 29 feet with side slopes of 1 on 2 and a bottom width of 20 feet. The existing project which is a modification of the previously au- thorized flood-control project provides for the protection of approxi- mately 19,660 acres of rural land in Pope County levee district No. 1 and Conway County levee districts Nos. 3 and 7 from floods of the Arkansas River and of Point Remove Creek with a 11/2 -foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river and a coincident flow of about 16,000 cubic feet per second in the creek. The modified project differs from the previ- ously authorized project in that it provides for a levee along the Arkansas River with a grade about 3 feet higher, a compacted earth- fill embankment, extending the levee along Point Remove Creek to- gether with a cut-off channel and channel clearing of that stream. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1946, is $1,660,600 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $129,000, a total of $1,789,600. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperations--See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by the local interests were approved by the Secretary of War on June 13, 1946. FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1229 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparationof plans was continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $485.18 and the expenditures were $624.64, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Field investigations are 92 percent complete, construction plans and specifications for levee are 53 percent complete, for structures 20 percent complete, and planning work for entire project is 73 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $8,596.85, all for new work. Proposedoperations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $20,- 203.15, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to the preparation of contract plans and specifications by hired labor during the period July 1947 to June 1948. The additional sum of $985,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Complete contract plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949__________________________ $11, 500 Initiate construction of levee embankment by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949___ _____________________ ___-__-973, 500 Total ----------------------------------------------- 985, 000 With the expenditure of these funds, it is estimated that the project will be 61 percent complete. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ $8, 596. 85 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 _______- 8, 596. 85 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------- 8, 596. 85 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------------------- 20, 203. 15 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 28, 800. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..... .....---------------- $8, 111. 67 $485. 18 _ Cost of maintenance....------------_______________ ---------------- ___)_ Total expended.------------- -- 7,972. 21 624.64 Allotted----------------------------------------------- $28, 800 -- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ______________ -____ $20, 827. 79 Gross amount expended_________________________ ___- 624. 64 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 20, 203. 15 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 -------------------------------------- 1, 631, 800. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1__-_---.------- 985, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 78 1230 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 13. CONWAY COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICT NO. 6, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River between miles 224.5 and 219.3, opposite the city of Morrilton, Conway County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map of Morrilton (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee along the right bank of the Arkansas River between miles 224.5 and 219.3. The levee will be approximately 4.4 miles in length and will generally follow the aline- ment of the existing levee. About 1.8 miles will be new levee and 2.6 miles wil be enlargement of the existing levee. Four new drainage structures will be built. The project provides for the protection of 1,840 acres of agricultural land from floods on the Arkansas River with a 11/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1947, is $404,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $23,000, a total of $427,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. I)oc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by the local interests, were approved by the Secretary of War on June 13, 1946. All rights-of- way required for construction have been furnished. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Levee construction was initiated by contract in September 1946 and was completed with exception of drainage structure in May 1947. Contractors placed 836,810 cubic yards of levee embankment during the period. Con- tract for raising bridge across Arkansas River was awarded in June 1947. The costs during the fiscal year were $296,955.09 for new work, which excludes $39.25 representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $293,114.87. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Levee embankment is complete. Construction of concrete drainage structure, raising of bridge, and constructing ramp remains to be accomplished. The project as a whole is 76 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $308,529.15 and the expenditures were $302,019.22, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $79,147.33, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948, as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947----------------------------- $16, 715. 73 New work: Complete planning work with hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948--------------------------- 2, 308. 00 Complete construction of levee by contract during period July to October 1947 ------------------------------------- 31, 123. 60 Raising of bridge across Arkansas River by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1947 to February 1948 -29, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------- 79, 147. 33 FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1231 The additional sum of $33,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of construction. With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the proj- ect will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947____ .__.______....._ $308, 529. 15 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 __ __ _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------308, 529. 15 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947-_______--- - ____- ---- 39. 25 Net total cost to June 30, 1947--------------- --------- 308, 568. 40 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ ------------------ _ 10, 166. 55 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_-- ---- ------- 318, 734. 95 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------16, 715. 73 Net total expenditures-------------------------------_ 302, 019. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--- __----------- 68, 980. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------371, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------.....-------------- -------------------------- $11, 574. 06 $296, 955. 09 Cost of maintenance--------- --------- ---------------------------- Total expended ... __ ______ ____ _____________ ______________ 8,904. 35 293, 114. 87 Allotted _ ___-------------------------- $10, 300 360, 700. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ -__- - -________-- $362, 095. 65 Gross amount expended_- ------ ____-- $293, 370. 21 Less reimbursed expenditures --------------------- 255. 34 293, 114. 87 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------- _ --_ 68, 980. 78 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------$16, 715. 73 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 8, 527. 70 25, 243. 43 Balance available June 30, 1947_ --------- ___--- -43, 737. 35 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ ___-------- ------- _____ 10, 166. 55 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947-------------- 53, 903. 9u Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1__-_-____ - -_ _ __-- - --- - - 33, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1- _-_ _ _____------- __ _ ____ 33, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 14. CONWAY COUNTY LEVEE DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, AND 8, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the left bank of the Arkansas River from the bridge on State Highway No. 9 (mile 221), near Morrilton, Conway County, Ark., downstream to the mouth of Cadron Creek (mile 203.8). (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Morrilton (Ark.) quadrangle.) 1232 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee along the left bank of the Arkansas River from high ground near the bridge on State Highway No. 9 downstream to high ground near Cadron Creek. The levee will generally follow the alinement of the existing levees, except that it will cut across a bend in the river in the vicinity of Conway County levee district No. 1 where encroachment of the river made a set-back neces- sary. The levee will be approximately 13.5 miles long, of which 5.4 miles will be an enlargement of an existing levee and 8.1 miles will be new levee. Seven new drainage structures will be built. The project provides for the protection of approximatey 14,460 acres of agricul- tural land in Conway County levee districts Nos. 1, 2, and 8, and for 11/ 20 acres in the town of Plumerville with a 2 -foot freeboard above a confined flood profile, based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project estimated in 1947 is $1,205,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $66,000, a total of $1,271,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation have been submitted by local interests and were approved by the Secretary of War on June 13,1946. Rights- of-way have been furnished for about 11.7 miles of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for levee by hired labor and for raising bridge across Arkansas River by contract have been completed. Construction of levee embankment by contract was initiated in June 1947 and 62,792 cubic yards of levee embankment was placed during the month. The costs during the fiscal year were $30,252.19 for new work, which excludes $671.04, representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $29,965.53. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications are com- plete and construction of levee is under way. The project as a whole is 4 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $45,920.12 and the expenditures were $43,956.75, all for new work. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended, June 30, 1947, $371,- 043.25, plus an allotment of $400,000 made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ________------------- ------ $2, 634. 41 New work: Complete planning work by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948__----- ------------------------ -------- 4, 948.00 Continue construction by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948_____________-----------------------------------__ 480, 960. 84 Raising bridge across Arkansas River by contract (pro rata share) during period July 1947 to February 1948-----_ 282, 500. 00 Total------------ --------------------------- 771, 043. 25 The additional sum of $390,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of levee construction by contract. FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1233 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _____ $45, 920. 12 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------45, 920. 12 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 --------------------------- 671. 04 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_------------------- 46, 591. 16 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 2, 634. 41 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 43, 956. 75 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 371, 043. 25 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------, _ 415, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30-' 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost of new work _________ ....... .______-._________ ______-. $15,667. 93 $30, 252. 19 Cost of maintenance ----------------- ---------------.............................................. Total expended ____________ __------------_--------____________ 13, 991. 22 29, 965. 53 Allotted ----------- _ _ ----------- -------------- $15,000 400, 000. 00........... Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___------------------- $401, 008. 78 Gross amount expended --------------------------- ___ 29, 965. 53 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 371, 043. 25 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------- $2, 634. 41 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- ..... __ 312, 844. 15 315, 478. 56 Balance available June 30, 1947_--------------- _ 55, 564. 69 Amount allotted in August 1947_ _____ ___-----------___ 400, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-------- 455, 564. 69 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ __------____----------- 390, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1---- _----------------------- 390, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 15. ROLAND DRAINAGE DISTRICT, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River, about 12 miles northwest of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Little Rock (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee, extending for about 2,500 feet in an easterly direction from high ground along the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway opposite mile 185.7, thence extending downstream in a southerly direction to about mile 181 to tie in to high ground after crossing Mill Bayou. The total length of the levee will be approximately 4.1 miles, of which 2.9 miles will be new levee, and 1234 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 1.2 miles will be landside enlargement. One new concrete drainage structure with floodgates will be provided for interior drainage. The project provides for the protection of about 3,870 acres of rural land with a 11/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river. The Federal cost of the project estimated in 1947 is $489,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $21,000, a total of $510,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests were approved by the Secretary of War on July 9, 1946. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were completed and contracts were awarded in June 1947 for con- struction of levee embankment and drainage structure. The costs during the fiscal year were $3,991.25 for new work, which included $82.41 representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $5,458.03. Condition at end of fiscal year.-All planning work is complete and contracts for construction are in force. The project as a whole is 4 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $11,161.66 and the expenditures were $11,155.30, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $327,844.70, plus an allotment of $150,000, made in August 1947 will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_______________________________ $88. 77 New work: Construct levee and drainage structure by contract during period July 1947 to February 1948_____ 292, 755. 93 Balance remaining_____________________________________ 185, 000. 00 Total--------------------------------------------477, 844. 70 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the proj- ect will be complete. No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___________________________ $11, 161.66 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------____ 11, 161. 66 Undistributed costs to June 30, 1947______________ _________ 82. 41 Net total cost to June 30, 1947____ 11, 244. 07 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_------------------------- 88. 77 Net total expenditures__________________________ __ 11, 155. 30 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__- _-- _ 327, 844. 70 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------339, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1235 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 . Cost of new work -----.------ --.---- - - -... -------------- $7, 170. 41 $3, 991. 25 Cost of maintenance----- ----- ----------- ------------ -------------- -------------- ---------- Total expended---. --- .- __- ----- - --- -- - ----- ------- 5, 697. 27 5,458.03 Allotted.. ... ..---------------------------------- -------------- $7, 500 331, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------------------- $333, 302. 73 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------- 5, 458. 03 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---- -- 327, 844. 70 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 -------------- $88. 77 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 197, 400. 59 197, 489. 36 Balance available June 30, 1947-----------------------130, 355. 34 Amount allotted in August 1947---------_ ------------------- 150, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 280, 355. 34 16. LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RIVER, ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River, between miles 164.5 and 161.2, in and immediately east of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Little Rock (Ark.) quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee, approximately 7.2 miles in length, beginning at high ground in Little Rock opposite mile 164.5 and extending downstream along the Arkansas River to about mile 161.2 near the mouth of the upper branch of Fourche Bayou, thence upstream along the left bank of the bayou to about mile 14.5 where it will connect with high ground. The project also provides for a sump and borrow area about 3,000 feet long on the landside of the levee fronting on the Arkansas River, and the excavation of a channel cut- off in Fourche Bayou at a bend which will be crossed by the levee. The excavated material will be used for levee fill'. Two pumping sta- tions and five new drainage structures will be constructed. The exist- ing project which is a modification of a previously authorized flood- control project, provides for the complete protection of 2,560 acres of agricultural, industrial, municipal, and residential property along the Arkansas River, with a 3-foot, freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the river, and along Fourche Bayou with a 3-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow 20 percent greater than the maximum flood of April 1927 on that stream. The modified project differs from the previously authorized project in that it provides for a levee grade about 3 feet higher, a compacted earth-fill embankment, the protection of Fourche Bayou area, and the elimination of the west end improvements. The Federal cost of the project estimated in 1946 is $886,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $111,000, a total of $997,000. 1236 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests, were ap- proved by the Secretary of War on July 26, 1946. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preparationof plans and specifications was continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $13,831.55 and the expenditures were $13,924.18, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for levee are complete, for structures are 39 percent complete, and planning work for entire project is 88 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $49,035.87 and the expenditures were $48,686.80 (including the cost and expenditure of $2,304.89 incurred during the fiscal year 1938 for preliminary work on the project originally authorized). Proposedoperations.-Thebalance unexpended June 30, 1947, $527,- 018.09, will' be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------------------$349. 07 New work: Complete plans and specifications by hired labor during the period July 1947 to June 1948---------------------___ 16, 269. 02 Initiate construction of levee and pumping stations by contract during period November 1947 to June 1948- ----- _ 510, 400. 00 Total ------------------------------------------- 527, 018. 09 The additional sum of $310,300 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 to complete construction of levee and pumping stations by contract during the period July to November 1948. With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-------------------------- $49, 035. 87 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--------------------------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_---------_ 49, 035. 87 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------- 349. 07 Net total expenditures--------------------------------48, 686. 80 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_--------------------------- 527, 018. 09 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------575, 704. 89 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_------__- - .............. ____ _ .... $2, 838. 16 $30, 061. 27 $13, 831. 55 Cost of maintenance....--------- ------------- - ------- --------------......................... Total expended----........----------... ---________ _______ 2, 570. 07 29, 887. 66 13, 924. 18 Allotted ....-.... --- -------...... . .-. .. . .... 25, 000. 00 548, 400. 00.......... FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1237 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ___________ __________- $540, 942. 27 Gross amount expended_ ______-______________ ____ 13, 924. 18 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_________- __-- -- 527, 018. 09 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_-----------_ 349. 07 Balance available June 30, 1947-----------------------526, 669. 02 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project '_ ------------------------ ____ _ _ 310, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work i_______ _______ _____ __ 310, 300. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 17. SOUTH BANK ARKANSAS RIVER (HEAD OF FOURCHE ISLAND TO PENNINGTON BAYOU), ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River, 141.1 to 161.4 miles above the mouth, in Pulaski County, Ark. (See U. S. Geologi- cal Survey State maps, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee along the right bank of the Arkansas River, between miles 161.4 and 141.1, thence along Penn- ington Bayou to high ground. The levee will be about 25 miles long and will follow in general the alinement of the existing levees along the river and Pennington Bayou. Fourteen drainage structures will be provided for interior drainage. The existing project which is a modification of a previously author- ized flood-control project provides for the protection of approximately 21,580 acres of rural land in three separate levee systems known as the Fourche Island levee, the Fourche Place levee, and the Woodson levee, with a 11/2-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the Arkansas River. The modified project differs from the previously authorized project in that it pro- vides for a levee grade about 2 feet higher and a compacted earth-fill embankment. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1947, is $1,367,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $87,000, a total of $1,454,000. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project authorized August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. No. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and approved by the Secretary of War on February 28, 1947. Rights-of-way have been furnished for the upstream 9 miles of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparationof construc- tion plans and specifications were under way. Plans and specifica- tions for the upper 9 miles of the project were completed and contracts awarded in June 1947 for construction of this work. The total costs during the fiscal year were $17,950.55 and the ex- penditures were $18,531.95, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Field investigations are 60 percent complete, levee plans for upper 9 miles are complete, and those for 1238 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 entire project are 41 percent complete and structure plans are 34 percent complete. Plans and specifications for the project as a whole are 54 percent complete. Construction of the upper 9 miles of the project is under contract. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $20,847.20 and the expenditures were $21,185.43, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $244,245.16, plus an allotment of $332,000, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ -___-__-_ _______-_________ $92. 36 New work: Complete plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948 __________________ 23, 315. 00 Construction of levee by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948__________________________________ 552, 837. 80 Total-------------------------------------------576, 245. 16 The additional sum of $400,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of construction of levee by contract. With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be 73 percent complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------------------___ $20, 847. 20 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ____________ __ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 20, 847. 20 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 430. 59 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947--- --------- _ _-- ---- 21, 277. 79 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- 92. 36 Net total expenditures __-------___ ____-------21, 185. 43 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ___________ __________-243, 814. 57 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------_ -265, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..-- ___ _ - .... -........ . .. ... ......... . $2, 896. 65 $17, 950. 55 Cost of maintenance---.-- I -------------- -------------- -------------- ---- Total expended----------- ---------------------------- - 2,653.48 18,531.95 Allotted_ -------------- -------------- ___------------------ $15,000 250,000.00 .1-.------- -Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_-------_______-_ $262, 346. 52 Gross amount expended ___-__- - - -_____ ____-____- - 18, 531. 95 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------__ ------ 243, 814. 57 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------- $92. 36 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 137, 898. 46 137, 990. 82 Balance available June 30, 1947_-------___ ___--__- 105, 823. 75 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1239 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_--------------- $430. 59 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947--------------106, 254. 34 Amount allotted in August 1947_-__________ _______ 332, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948---------. 438, 254. 34 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1___ ___-__ _-__ __ 770, 000. 00 ___----------------- Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1___________________-________________ 400, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 18. SOUTH BANK ARKANSAS RIVER (TUCKER LAKE), ARK. Location.-On the right bank of the Arkansas River, 112 to 118.8 miles above the mouth, in Jefferson County, Ark. (See U. S. Geolog- ical Survey State maps, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a compacted earth-fill levee in the Tucker Lake levee dis- trict beginning at high ground opposite mile 118.8 and extending downstream along the right bank of the Arkanasas River to Caney Bayou, thence up Caney Bayou to high ground. The length of the levee will be about 7.8 miles, of which 4.1 miles will be new levee and 3.7 miles will be riverside enlargement. Four drainage structures will be provided for interior drainage. The existing project which is a modification of a previously author- ized flood-control project provides for the protection of approxi- mately 2,970 acres of rural land in the Tucker Lake levee and drain- age district, with a 11/-foot freeboard above a confined flood profile based on a flow of 800,000 cubic feet per second in the Arkansas River. The modified project differs from the previously authorized project in that it provides for a levee grade about 2 feet higher and a com- pacted earth-fill embankment. The Federal cost of the project, estimated in 1946, is $378,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $33,000, a total of $411,000. The existing project, authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, is a modification of the project authorized August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. No. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and approved by the Secretary of War on September 16, 1946. Rights-of-way have been furnished for the upstream 2.5 miles of the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications were completed and contract for a portion of the work was awarded in June 1947. The costs during the fiscal year were $17,770.98 and the expenditures were $18,280.72, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications are com- plete and a portion of the work is under contract. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $19,478.78 and the expenditures were $19,725.99, all for new work. 1240 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $190,542.18, plus an allotment of $168,000, made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows : Accounts payable June 30, 1947-_ __ ------- ----- $20. 96 Construct levee by contract during the period July 1947 to June 1948-- 358, 521. 22 Total------------- ---------------- --------------- 358, 542. 18 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be complete. No funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_____-___-- -______--_, $19, 478. 78 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ___ __ ____________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 19, 478. 78 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ------------ ------ 268. 17 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_----------------- _ 19, 746. 95 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_____ ________________ 20. 96 Net total expenditures_ ------------------------- _ __ _ 19, 725. 99 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__-______________-___ 190, 274. 01 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------210, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .... ------------_ ______________ $1, 707. 80 $17, 770.98 Cost of maintenance Total expended- _ "-- - 1, 445.27 18, 280.72 Allotted_-------- ----------- ---------------------------- $10, 000 200, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946------------__ $208, 554. 73 --- Gross amount expended_____ ________--- _____ ___ ___18, 280. 72 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_--------------__ 190, 274. 01 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------- $20. 96 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts----------107, 011. 60 107, 032. 56 Balance available June 30, 1947_____ _________ -_____ 83, 241. 45 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ ------------------------ _ 268. 17 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 -------------- 83, 509. 62 Amount allotted in August 1947 __ -------- _______ 168, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948- -----. 251, 509. 62 FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1241 19. BLUE MOUNTAIN RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, ARK. Location.-The site of the Blue Mountain Dam is located in Yell County, Ark., on the Petit Jean River about 76 miles above its con- fluence with the Arkansas River, and about 12 miles south of Paris, Logan County, Ark. Blue Mountain Reservoir will extend westward from the dam into Logan County. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Magazine, Ark., quadrangle, scale 1 : 125,000). Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of an earth fill dam about 2,800 feet long at the top and about 115 feet in height above the stream bed. Outlet works consist of a gate-controlled, concrete-lined tunnel through the right abut- ment, and discharges will be directed back into the Petit Jean River about 3,000 feet below the dam. An uncontrolled saddle spillway will be located on the left abutment about 1,200 feet downstream from the dam axis. The reservoir, which is one unit of a comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin, will control aproximately 46 perecent of the total drainage area of the Petit Jean River: It will provide storage capacity of about 233,000 acre-feet for flood control, and a permanent pool of about 25,000 acre- feet for recreational purposes and as a wildlife refuge. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1946, is $4,633,000 for construction and $767,000 for lands and damages, totaling $5,400,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Contract for completion of spillway and embankment was completed in June 1947. Work per- formed included the following: 890,404 cubic yards of common ex- cavation; 10,956 cubic yards of rock excavation; 688,864 cubic yards of earth fill; 11,375 cubic yards of concrete; and 1,700 tons of riprap. Final clearing operations were completed by'contract in February 1947; relocation of cemeteries located in reservoir area was completed in September 1946; and construction of housing facilities for Govern- ment personnel in Booneville, Ark., by hired labor was completed in :September 1946. Plans and specifications for erection of spillway bridge and those for access roads to stilling basin and recreational areas have been completed, and those for erosion control have been substantially completed. Land acquisition was continued, five tracts having been acquired and a satisfactory option having been obtained for remaining tract. The master recreation plan for recreational development and other land and water use management activities of the reservoir area was completed. The leasing program of Government-owned land for agri- cultural and grazing purposes was continued. Although the dam was under construction, the channel of Petit Jean River was closed,during the entire period and flow was diverted through the outlet works. On March 13, 1947, when the dam was put into operation, the outlet gates were lowered to raise the reservoir level to elevation 385.5, or 11/2 feet above normal conservation level, to 1242 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 prevent growth from starting along the shore line. Between March 13 and the end of the fiscal year three rises occurred on the Petit Jean River. A flood-control operation was performed to maintain outflow from the reservoir below approximately damaging stages downstream. An average of about 2,700 acres of cultivated land for each flood was protected from inundation in the Petit Jean Valley. The results of the operation on river stages at Danville are given in the following table. Danville is 25.6 miles downstream from the dam and just down- stream from the mouth of Dutch Creek, which is the principal tribu- tary of the Petit Jean River. Blue Mountain Reservoir Danville, Ark. Outflow Maximum Estimated Dateofpeak Peak iow coincident with peak pool crest te elevation sponding Experi- mated inflow (cubic inflow flow from reached flood- enced stage reduc- flood- enced without feet uncontrolled (feet control crest Blue tn per area above storage 1 stage Mountain in second) (cubic feet mean sea (acre- (feet) Dam stage per second) level) feet) (feet) (feet) Apr. 11, 1947.. 6, 200 2, 000 385. 9 5, 820 18. 8 21. 6 2.'8 Apr. 29, 1947.. 4, 900 1, 795 388. 5 14, 680 18. 6 20. 4 1.8 May 12, 1947._ 3, 850 1, 840 387. 0 9, 490 16. 8 17. 7 .9 I Storage above normal conservativion level, elevation 384. The reservoir level at the beginning of the fiscal year was 370.7 feet above mean sea level, 0.7 foot above the invert elevation of the outlet, and at the end of the fiscal year was 384.8 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 27,100 acre-feet of storage. The maximum reservoir level during the year was 396.62, corresponding to 74,500 acre-feet of storage, and occurred on December 13, 1946. The outlet gates were fully open during the rise and recession of the reservoir. During the period of operation from March through June 1947, the flow of the Petit Jean River was slightly above average for this period. Operation for mosquito control began on May 15, 1947. The plan of operation provides for weekly cyclical fluctuations of the reservoir level accompanied by a gradual draw-down of the reservoir from elevation 385.5 on May 15 to elevation 382.5 on October 15. There- after the reservoir will be raised to the normal conservation level, elevation 384. The costs during the fiscal year were $1,359,926.39 for new work, which excludes $6,100.07 representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $1,394,895.66. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The dam, spillway, and outlet works are complete and in operation, and all clearing and cemetery relocations are complete. Land acquisition is complete except for one tract, on which a satisfactory option has been obtained. Work remaining to complete the project includes erection of spill- way bridge, construction of access roads to spillway and recreational areas, erosion control, landscaping, construction of operators' quar- ters, comfort stations, general clean-up, and construction of facilities for public health and safety and recreational purposes in the reservoir area. The project as a whole is 82 percent complete. FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1243 The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $4,412,606.91 and the expenditures were $4,408,164.01, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $444,480.47, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------------- $2, 484. 69 New work: Continue planning for operators' quarters, comfort stations, erosion control, landscaping, miscellaneous items, and recrea- tional development with hired labor during the period July 1947 to June 1948 ---------------------------- ____ 44, 720. 00 Construction of operators' quarters, comfort stations, access road, erecting bridge across spillway, and other miscellaneous con- struction during period July 1947 to June 1948- __ ___ 304, 442. 78 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948 -------------------------------------- 8,440. 00 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948_ 84, 393. 00 Total--------------------------------------------444, 480. 47 An allotment of $100,000 for maintenance during the fiscal year 1948, made in August 1947, will be applied as follows: Operations ------------------------------------------- $35, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs--------------------------------- 25, 000 Reservoir management------------------------------------------- 40, 000 Total------------------------------------------100, 000 The additional sum of $125,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continue planning work with hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949 ----------------------------------------------- $25, 000 Complete miscellaneous items of construction and continue construc- tion of recreational facilities by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949_---------------------- ---- ------------------- 100, 000 Total ------------------------------ _ 125, 000 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the new work of the project will be essentially complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. The further sum of $82,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance as follows: Operations ------------------------------------------------ $25, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs------------------------------17, 000 Reservoir management --------------------------------------- 40, 000 Total ------------------------------------------------ 82, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------------------------$4, 412, 606. 91 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------4, 412, 606. 91 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947---------------------_ -4, 587. 40 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_------ - -4, 408, 019. 51 1244 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------_ ----------- $2, 629. 19 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947----------------- 4, 410, 648. 70 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------- 2, 484. 69 Net total expenditures_ ___________________________ 4, 408, 164. 01 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ ___ ____--__----_ 441, 851.28 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------4, 850, 015. 29 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new workn --........... $330, 544. 50 $164, 476. 94 $47, 982. 64 $304, 599. 05 $1, 359, 926.39 C ost of m aintenance -_-- - _ -- -- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - Total expended.-------------- -- 410, 452. 57 224, 907. 77 47, 033. 85 266, 007. 96 1, 394, 895. 66 Allotted --.-.---------------- . -250,000. 00 -246, 982. 68 81, 000. 00 2, 032, 600. 00- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__________________________ $1, 836, 746. 94 Gross amount expended___________________ $1, 395, 336. 42 Less reimbursed expenditures ----------------- 440. 76 1, 394, 895. 66 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-----------___ 441, 851. 28 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_--------- 2, 484. 69 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 47, 542. 59 50, 027. 28 Balance available June 30, 1947_________________ 391, 824. 00 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947___________________________ 2, 629. 19 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947_ 394, 453. 19 Amount allotted in August 1947_ __ __ __ __ _ __ 100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 _ 494, 453. 19 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, 1949: For new work 1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 125, 000. 00 For maintenance 1-_ -------------------------------- _ 82, 000. 00 Total----------------------------------------_ ---- 207, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 20. NIMROD RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, ARK. Location.-The site of the Nimrod Dam is located in Perry County, Ark., on the Fourche La Fave River, 62.6 miles above its confluence with Arkansas River, and about 19 miles southeast of Danville, Yell County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Hot Springs, Ark., quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Nimrod Reservoir extends west- ward from the dam into Yell County. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a concrete gravity type dam 995 feet long at the top and about 97 feet in maximum height. It consists of a spillway section 198 feet long located above the present river channel, and two non- FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1245 overflow sections contiguous thereto and extending into the abut- ments. Seven gate-controlled conduits for regulating and discharg- ing flood flows are located through the base of the spillway section. In addition, two smaller valve-controlled conduits are provided through the spillway section for regulating low flows. Penstocks and provisions for future spillway gates have been installed to provide for future power generation. The reservoir, which is one unit of a comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin, controls approximately 60 percent of the entire drainage area of the Fourche La Fave River. It provides storage capacity of about 307,000 acre-feet for flood control, and a permanent pool of about 29,000 acre-feet for recreational purposes and as a wild- life refuge. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1946, is $3,199,000 for the construction and $920,000 for lands and damages, totaling $4,119,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operation of Nimrod Dam- for flood control was continued. Five small rises occurred on the Fourche La Fave River during the fiscal year. Each rise was regulated at the dam so that the outflow did not contribute appreci- ably to flood damages downstream. An average of about 1,600 acres of cultivated land for each flood was protected from inundation in the Fourche La Fave Valley. The results of the operation on river stages at Aplin are given in the following table. Aplin is 13,7 miles down- stream from the dam and just downstream from the South Fourche La Fave River, which is the principal tributary. Nimrod Reservoir Aplin, Ark. Outflow Maximum Corre- Estimated Date of peak Peak peak coincwith pool sponding Experi- crest Estimated inflowow from eflow elevation flood- enced stage d (cubic uncontroled reached control crest without reduction feet per (feet above storage stage Nimrod second) feet mean sea (acre- (feet) Dam seconr level) feet) (feet) Nov. 7,1946 10, 400 1, 720 349. 1 33, 830 19. 7 25. 4 5. 7 Nov. 26, 1946 11,300 1, 065 346. 0 16, 950 14. 1 21.3 7. 2 Dec. 13, 1946 24, 600 None 359. O0 112, 390 28. 2 32. 4 4. 2 Apr. 11, 1947 6, 150 220 346. 5 19, 330 10. 4 16. 1 5. 7 Apr. 29, 1947 5, 850 200 346. 1 17, 440 11. 5 15. 4 3. 9 The pool elevation at the beginning of the fiscal year was 344.6 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 39,600 acre-feet, and was 342.7 feet at the end of the fiscal year, corresponding to 31,400 acre- feet of storage. The maximum pool level during the fiscal year was 359 feet, corresponding to 141,400 acre-feet of storage. The flow of the Fourche La Fave River during the fiscal year was about 30 percent below average, being subaverage in all months except Novem- ber and December. A conservation pool for recreation and wildlife was maintained at elevation 342 corresponding to 29,000 acre-feet of storage. Regula- 766707--48-pt. 1, vol. 1---79 1246 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 tion for mosquito control was performed by weekly cyclical fluctua- tions of the pool level accompanied by a gradual draw down of the reservoir from about elevation 345 on June 19, at the end of draw down of flood-control pool, to about elevation 342 the first part of October. Work of installing additional water supply system by hired labor was completed in November 1946. Relocation of electrical standby unit was deferred due to shortage of material. Relocation of ceme- teries by contract was completed in September 1946. Construction of facilities for public health and safety in the reservoir area, such as access roads, parking areas, camp sites, picnic grounds, and sani- tary facilities was continued. Drilling of two water wells in public use areas around the reservoir was initiated by contract in June 1947. Five commercial boat dock sites were leased for the calender year 1947. The leasing program of Government-owned land for agricul- tural and grazing purposes was continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $76,799.62 for new work and $46,710.66 for maintenance, which included $5,959.11 representing a decrease in undistributed cost during the year, and expenditures were $126,796.44. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is substan- tially complete. Cemetery relocations are complete and drilling of water wells is 27 percent complete. Work remaining to complete the project includes the construction of an administration building, additional quarters, general clean-up, relocation of State Highways, 27 and 28, and completion of facilities for public health and safety and recreational purposes in the reservoir area. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,439,740.97 for new work and $171,359.32 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $3,608,960.37. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $96,203.31, plus an allotment of $75,000, made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows : Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------------ $3, 087. 65; New work: Continue planning for miscellaneous construction and recreational development by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948----------$20, 168. 00 Miscellaneous construction by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948-----------____ 40, 883. 91 Land and damages by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948_______________________ 19, 605. 00 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948______________________________ 5, 463. 00 Total for new work --------------------------- ____ 86, 119. 91 Maintenance: Operations--------------------------------_ $25, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ---------------15, 500. 00 Reservoir management_________________________ 34, 500. 00 Balance remaining----------------------__ 6, 995. 75 Total for maintenance-------------------------------- 81, 995. 75 ---- Total for all work--_. .----- - - - -171, 203.31 FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1247 The additional sum of $250,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continue planning by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949__ $15, 000 Miscellaneous construction by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949--------------------------------------------------------- 190, 000 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949--.---_ 45, 000 _ Total for new work ---------------------------------------- 250, 000 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the new work will be essentially complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. The further sum of $85,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance as follows: Operations___---------- ------------------------------------------- $26, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ------------------------------- 14, 000 Reservoir management--------------_ ----------------------------- 45, 000 Total for maintenance -------------------------------------- 85, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947---------------------------$3, 439, 740. 97 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--------------------- 171, 359. 32 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-----__ 3, 611, 100. 29 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947- ------------------------- _ -- 1,422. 00 Net total cost to June 30, 1947------------------------ _ 3, 609, 678. 29 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------------__ 2, 369. 73 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947------------------- 3, 612, 048. 02 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_--------------- _ 3, 087. 65 Net total expenditures ------------------------------- 3, 608, 960. 37 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_----------------------- 93, 833. 58 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ -3, 702, 793. 95 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-.... $319, 134. 36 $6, 516. 48 $13, 507. 82 $75, 013. 69 $76, 799. 62 Cost of maintenance .......-------------- 26, 233. 07 34, 131. 66 27, 393. 30 36, 890. 63 46, 710. 66 Total cost.---------------- 345, 367. 43 40, 648.14 40, 901.12 111,904. 32 123, 510. 28 Total expended........-.... .. -_ 366, 646. 90 42, 173. 20 27, 962. 86 100, 250. 72 126, 796. 44 Allotted_.----------------------- 29, 300. 00 -195, 006. 05 55, 000. 00 283, 500. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------- $220, 630. 02 Gross amount expended ------------------------ $126, 920. 71 Less reimbursed expenditures_-------------------- 124. 27 126, 796. 44 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-------------------- 93, 833. 58 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-11111111_ $3, 087. 65 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-..._ 15, 637. 72 18, 725. 37 Balance available June 30, 1947-...........- __.__ _ . 75, 108. 21 1248 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947-------------------------_ $2, 369. 73 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------ 77, 477. 94 Amount allotted in August 1947 ----------------------------- 75, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 152, 477. 94 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_________________________________ 593, 100. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1----------------- 250, 000. 00 For maintenance 1_ --------------- 85, 000. 00 Total ---------------------------------------------- 335, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 21. ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT Location.-These improvements are located on tributaries of the Arkansas River and are in the State of Arkansas. More definite locations of the individual items are given in the following paragraph. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin, as set forth in Flood Control Committee Document 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 accomplish- ment of the plan, the reservoirs to be selected and approved 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 569, Seventy-fifth Congress, third session. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, modi- fied the general comprehensive plan to include the reservoirs in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin in Oklahoma and Missouri, and in the Verdigris River Basin in Kansas, in accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Chief of Engineers in House Documents 107 and 440 of the Seventy-sixth Congress, first session, and, in addition to previous au- thorizations, the latter act authorized to be appropriated the sum of $29,000,000 for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, authorized to be appropri- ated the sum of $35,000,000 and the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized to be appropriated an additional sum of $40,- 000,000 for the continued prosecution of this comprehensive plan. The reservoirs within the Little Rock district included in the compre- hensive plan are listed below: Reservoir Location mated cost Blue Mountain ._.. On Petit Jean River (mile 76 above the mouth) near Blue Mountain, $5, 400, 000 Ark. Nimrod .......... _ On Fourche La Fave River (mile 62.6 above the mouth) near Nim- 4, 119, 000 rod, Ark. FLOOD CONTROIr-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1249 Blue Mountain and Nimrod Reservoirs were selected and approved for construction by the Chief of Engineers in accordance with the above authorization, and individual reports on the two reservoirs have been given in the preceding pages. All operations previously reported under the heading "Arkansas River Basin, Little Rock district" for those two projects are now contained in the individual reports, and previous costs and expenditures have also been transferred to those reports. The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized modification of the existing project to provide a navigable channel by canalization of the Arkansas River from the Mississippi River to the mouth of the Verdigris River (429 miles) and the Verdigris River for 52 miles to Catoosa, Rogers County, Okla. and the construction of Blackburn, Mannford,' Taft, Oologah, 1 arkham Ferry,' Fort Gibson,' Webbers Falls, Tenkiller Ferry,' Eufaula and Short Moun- tain Reservoir in Oklahoma, 2 and Ozark and Dardanelle Reservoirs in Arkansas 3 for navigation, flood control, power development, and for other purposes at an estimated cost of $435,000,000 which is in addi- tion to the amounts required for the included projects previously authorized. 22. EAST POPLAR BLUFF AND POPLAR BLUFF, MO. Location.-On the left bank of the Black River in and adjacent to the eastern part of the city of Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Mo. (mile 210.9). (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Poplar Bluff, Mo., quadrangle, and War Department map for Harviell, Mo., quadrangle.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for a new compacted earth-fill levee encircling that part of the city of Poplar Bluff lying east of the Black River. The levee will begin at a point opposite Black'River mile 211.8, extend southeastward along Palmer Slough and across the Missouri Pacific Railroad, then southward to Black River at mile 208.4, thence up the left bank of Black River and along the city water front to the point of beginning.. The plan will require construction of 3.2 miles of standard levee; raising of 1.4 miles of streets to serve as levee; construction of one large drainage structure and eight small culverts; installation of a sewage pumping station; and excavation of 0.7 mile of ditch along the riverside of the east levee. The levee will have a 3-foot freeboard above the flow line of a project flood as modified by Clearwater Reservoir and confined by the levee. The discharge of the modified project flood is 25,000 cubic feet per sec- ond. Protection will be provided for 410 acres within the city of Poplar Bluff and for 310 acres adjacent thereto. This plan of im- provement is a modification of the original project plan and provides essentially the same degree of protection. The estimated Federal cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $168,400 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $26,000, a total of $194,400. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 102, 73d Cong., 1st sess.) 1 Previously authorized in comprehensive flood-control plan for Arkansas Riv(r Basin. 2 Tulsa district. * Little Rock district. 1250 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation were submitted by local interests and were approved by the Secretary of War on June 2, 1947. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. No funds were allotted. The costs during the fiscal year were - $544.45 and the expenditures were $1,435.90, all for new work. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-Detailed plans are complete. Field investigations are complete, plans and specifications for levee are 50 percent complete, for structures are 23 percent complete, and planning work for entire project is 77 percent complete. The total costs and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $14,984.37, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, will be retained until additional funds become available. No further work during the fiscal year 1948 is contemplated. The additional sum of $153,400 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Complete construction plans and specifications by hired labor during the months of July and August 1948____________ __________ $9, 500 Construction of levee by contract during period September to December 1948---___-- - ---------------------- __ 143, 900 Total --------------------------------------------- 153, 400 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the project will be completed by the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ __ ---------------- _ $14, 984. 37 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ----------- 14, 984. 37 Net total expenditures_----------------------- __ __ __ 14, 984. 37 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ____ - - -________________ 15. 63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_----__ 15, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------- ------------------------------------------ $15, 528. 82 - $544. 45 Cost of maintenance................. ------------ .......................------ ......................... Total expended-..... ___ --...-.... ._____ ___..________... ______ .... _____ .... 13, 548.47 1, 435. 90 Allotted............-----------------------------...................... ------------..------------.......... 15, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1251 __ Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ----------------------- _ $1, 451. 53 Gross amount expended_--------------------------- $1, 441. 27 Less reimbursed expenditures-_ _ -- ---- 5. 37 1, 435. 90 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------- 15. 63 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - of existing project 1 - 153, 400. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work --------------------------- _ 153, 400. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 23. BLACK RIVER, POPLAR BLUFF, MO., TO KNOBEL, ARK. Location.-On the right and left banks of Black River in Butler County, Mo., and Clay County, Ark., between Poplar Bluff, Mo., (mile 210.9), and latitude of Knobel, Ark. (mile 140). (See U. S. Geolog- ical Survey map for Poplar Bluff, Mo., quadrangle, and War Depart- ment maps for Harviell, Mo., Rector, Missouri-Arkansas, and Knobel, Missouri-Arkansas, quadrangles.) Existing project.-Provides for flood protection along Black River, Ark. and Mo., extending from near the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Poplar Bluff, mile 210.9, downstream to the latitude of Knobel, Ark., mile 140. The plan of improvement for the Arkansas portion of the project between miles 140 and 173 provided for construction of levees and draining structures. This work was completed at a cost of $445,600 and turned over to local levee districts for maintenance and operation in June 1941. The plan of improvement for the Missouri portion of the project provides for construction of a new levee along the right bank of Black River from Poplar Bluff to near the Missouri-Arkansas State line; enlargement of the Inter-River drainage district levee and the upper part of the Arkansas portion of the Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark., levee for protection against. Black River floods. The levee along the west or right bank of Black River will be a com- pacted-earth fill. It will extend from near the Missouri Pacifi Rail- road bridge in Poplar Bluff downstream to a cut-off to be made across the neck of the river loop between miles 210.6 and 209.9, thence along the right bank of the cut-off and along the natural river bank and the existing levee to river mile 208.4. It will extend from there down- stream parallel to Black River to a point opposite Whitlow, Mo. From there it will parallel the existing levee, generally on the riverside, to the State line and thence extend southwestward to an open end at river mile 165.7. The grade of the upper 2.3 miles of levee will be 3 feet above the modified and confined project flood (25,000 to 29,000 cubic feet per second) , and the grade of the remainder will be 2 feet minimum above that flood. The new levee will be 28 miles long and have an average height of 10.5 feet. The proposed enlargements along the left bank will make those structures equivalent in grade and cross section to the right bank levee. The total length of enlarged levees will be 35.4 miles, and the average height will be 8.5 feet. This plan 1252 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 is a modification of the original project plan and provides essentially the same degree of protection. The Federal cost of the Missouri portion of the project, estimated in 1946, is $2,538,000 for construction and the estimated cost to local interests for lands and damages is $166,000, a total of $2,704,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 102, 73d Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The necessary assurances of local cooperation submitted by local interests forwarded to the Chief of Engineers on March 12, 1947, for approval of the Secretary of War. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-None. The costs during the fiscal year were $512.84 for new work, which included $958.85 representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $1,249.12. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Field investigations are 75 percent complete, construction plans and specifications for levee are 10 per- cent complete, and planning work for upstream 4.1 miles is 48 percent complete. Planning has been deferred pending formation of an organization by local interests to meet the requirements of local cooperation. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $453,612.53 and the expenditures were $454,571.38, all for new work (including the cost and expenditure of $445,584.54 for previous construction of the Arkansas portion only during the fiscal years 1938 to 1942, inclusive). Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $1,013.16, plus an allotment of $40,000 made in August 1947, will be applied to the preparation of plans and specifications by hired labor during the fiscal year 1948. The additional sum of $460,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Complete plans and specifications by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949_________________________________ $77, 000 Construction of levee by contract during period November 1948 to June 1949 -------------------------------------------- 313, 000 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949_ 70, 000 Total--- ---------- 460, 000 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the Missouri portion of the project will be 20 percent complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $453, 612. 53 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947__....._ 453, 612. 53 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_ _____________- -__-___ - 958. 85 Net total cost to June 30, 1947__ ________________ - 454, 571. 38 Net total expenditures ------------------------------------- 454, 571. 38 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 1, 013. 16 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-_-- 455, 584. 54 FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1253 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------- ..................------------------.....--.....--------------------- $7,515.15 $512.84 Cost of maintenance ------------------ -------- ------ ......------....- Total expended_____ ---- .. 7, 737.72 1, 249.12 Allotted.-------------- -------------- ---------- -$3, 147. 48 10, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ ___________-----$2, 262. 28 Gross amount expended_------------------------------------ 1, 249. 12 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_---------_, _ Amount allotted in August- 1947---------------------------- _____ 1, 013. 16 40, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-..... _ . 41, 013. 16 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 _ ____________-- __- _____-___-_ 2, 488, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending - - -- - -- -- -- -- --- -- June 30, 1949, for new work 1 _ ___ 460, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 24. CLEARWATER RESERVOIR, WHITE RIVER BASIN, MO. Location.-Clearwater D'Im is located in Wayne and Reynolds Counties, Mo., on the Black River, 257.4 miles above its confluence with the White River, 6 miles southwest of Piedmont, Mo., and 32 miles northwest of Poplar Bluff, Mo. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Piedmont, Mo., quadrangle, scale 1: 62,500.) From the dam, the reservoir will extend northward and westward in Reynolds County. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for an earth- fill dam about 4,225 feet long at the top and about 143 feet in height above the flood plain. Outlet works consisting of a gate-controlled, concrete-lined tunnel are located in the right abutment and will dis- charge into the river below the dam. An uncontrolled, concrete-type ogee spillway will be located on the right abutment with overflow discharging into Webb Valley and thence reentering the river about 1 mile downstream from the dam. The reservoir, which is one unit of a comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin, will control the run-off from an area of approx- imately 898 square miles. It will provide storage capacity of about 391,000 acre-feet for flood control, and a permanent pool of about 22,000 acre-feet for recreational purposes and as a wildlife refuge. The estimated cost of the project, as revised in 1946, is $10,197,000 for construction and $803,000 for lands and damages, totaling $11,000,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 28, 1938. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of dam and excavation of spillway by contract was continued. Work per- formed included the following quantities: Common excavation, 1,129,- 1254 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 302 cubic yards; rock excavation, 201,300 cubic yards; and earth fill, 2:268,340 cubic yards. Additional facilities for housing Government personnel in the existing village located in Piedmont, Mo., were com- pleted by hired labor in November 1946. Final clearing of the reser- voir area by contract was initiated in April 1947 and substantial progress has been made. Land acquisition was continued. Of the remaining nine tracts, five have been acquired and satisfactory options have been obtained on four. Preliminary report on need for recreational development of the reservoir area was prepared and approved. Authority was granted to prepare a master recreation plan. The leasing program of Govern- ment-owned land for agricultural and grazing purposes was continued. The costs during the fiscal year were $2,162,783.81 for new work, which included $6,253.55 representing a decrease in undistributed costs during the year, and the expenditures were $1,995,711.67. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of embankment and excavation of spillway under existing contract is 49 percent complete. Embankment has been placed with exception of river closure to ap- proximate elevation 560 and is about 54 percent complete. Final clearing of reservoir area is 40 percent complete and reclearing is 100 percent complete. Land acquisition is complete with exception of 4 tracts on which satisfactory options have been obtained. Work re- maining to complete the project includes completion of embankment, construction of spillway structure, operators' quarters, comfort sta- tions, landscaping, general clean-up, preparation of the master recrea- tion plan, and construction of facilities for public health and safety and recreational purposes in the reservoir area. The project as a whole is 58 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $6,368,745.81 and the expenditures were $6,178,637.45, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $891,529.22, plus an allotment of $2,000,- 000, made in August 1947 will be applied to new work during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 __ - --------- $180, 654. 70 New work: Preparation of plans and specifications for spillway structure, comfort stations, operators' quarters, miscellaneous plans and specifications, and recreational development planning by hired labor during the period July 1947 to June 1948___ 102, 898. 00 Complete construction of embankment and spillway excava- tion by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948 ___ 2, 413, 590. 52 Complete final clearing by contract during period July to December 1947- -------------- __ 110, 000. 00 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948 14, 160. 00 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948--------------------------------------------_ 70, 226. 00 Total ----------------------------------------- 2, 891, 529. 22 FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1255 The additional sum of $1,937,700 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continue planning by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949 --------------------------------------------------- $50, 000 Construction of spillway structure, operators' quarters, comfort sta- tion, recreational facilities, and miscellaneous items by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949_------------------------- 435, 000 Construction of dam embankment (contract)-------------___-- 1, 452, 700 Total _ -------------------------------------------- 1, 937, 700 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the new work of the project will be complete by the end of the fiscal year 1949. The further sum of $77,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for maintenance as follows: Operation ------------------------------------------------- $24, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs ------------------------------ 17, 000 Reservoir management --------------------------------------- 36, 000 Total ------------------------------------------------ 77, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947------------------------$6, 368, 745. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------- _- 6, 368, 745. 81 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947----------------------- - 17, 360. 17 Net total cost to June 30, 1947---------------------- 6, 351, 385. 64 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947-- --------- 7, 906. 51 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947--------------------6, 359, 292. 15 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 180, 654. 70 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 6, 178, 637. 45 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------- 883, 622. 71 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- 7, 062, 260. 16 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-------------- $602, 103. 82 $176, 087. 66 $65, 956. 30 $131, 508. 52 $2, 162, 783. 81 Cost of maintenance .---------------- ------- ---------------------------- ------------- --- Total expended-- -_---...... - 751, 101. 45 177, 444. 28 64, 095. 26 118, 258. 57 1,995, 711. 67 Allotted--------..........------------. -2,450,000.00 -------------- 57, 000. 00 2, 800, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ------ $2, 779, 334. 38 Amount allotted during fiscal year --------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for-------------------- 2, 879, 334. 38 Gross amount expended--------------------$1, 997, 877. 91 Less reimbursed expenditures ----- ---- ---- 2, 166. 24 1, 995, 711. 67 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947- --- ------- 883, 622. 71 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947- $180, 654. 70 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---- - 691, 248. 47 871, 903. 17 Balance available June 30, 1947 -------------- 11, 719. 54 1256 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947------------------------- $7, 906. 51 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------ 19, 626. 05 Amount allotted in August 1947_-------- ---- __ 2, 000, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 _______ 2, 019, 626. 05 Amount (estimated) -required to be appropriated for completion of - ---- ---- - existing project 1___________________ -- __ __ 1, 937, 700. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: 1 - - - - - - - - - -- - For new work _____ __ 937, 700. 00 1,1______ For maintenance 1___- - ____ ____ - -- -- --- - - _____ - _ 77, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------ 2, 014, 700. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 25. NORFORK RESERVOIR, WHITE RIVER BASIN, ARK. Location.-The site of the Norfork Dam is located on the North Fork River about 4.8 miles above its confluence with the White River, near Norfork, Baxter County, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Mountain Home, Ark., quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Nor- fork Reservoir will extend northward from the dam across Baxter County, Ark., into the southern part of Ozark County, Mo. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of a concrete gravity-type dam about 2,624 feet long at the top and about 220 feet in maximum height. It consists of a spillway sec- tion 568 feet long located above the existing river channel and two non- overflow sections contiguous thereto and extending into the abutments. Gate-controlled conduits through the base of the spillway section provide for regulating and discharging flood flows. Penstocks and provisions for power generation include an initial installation of two generating units having a capacity of 35,000 kilowatts each, but only one generating unit has been installed at this time. The reservoir, which is one unit of a comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin, will control practically the entire drainage area of the North Fork River. It has a storage capacity of about 732,000 acre-feet for flood control and will provide storage of about 1,251,000 acre-feet for generation of power and stream-flow regulation. "The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1946, is $25,558,700 for construction and $3,100,000 for lands and damages, totaling $28,658,700. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, as amended by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28. 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for completion of powerhouse, including installation of second gener- ating unit, were practically completed. Plans and specifications for installation of electrical equipment and powerhouse and substation equipment were well under way. Work of furnishing and installing turbine and generator of unit No. 1 under contract was under way. Contracts have been awarded for furnishing and delivering governor, FLOOD CONTROL-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1257. transformer, and oil circuit breakers, and for bituminous surfacing of roads and powerhouse parking area and landscaping. Drilling of six water wells in the reservoir area under two contracts was initiated and work was well advanced. Construction of facilities for public health and safety in the reservoir area, such as access roads, parking areas, camp sites, picnic grounds, and sanitary facilities was continued. Construction of an access road to serve a recreational home-site area was initiated and completed. Eight commercial boat-dock-sites leases were renewed by negotiation for the calendar year 1947 and three additional sites were leased for the period May 1 to December 31, 1948. The leasing program of Government-owned land for agricul- tural and grazing purposes was continued. Operation of the powerhouse was continuous throughout the year, with the exception of unscheduled outages and one outage during the period May 4 to 24, 1947, for inspection, at which time repairs to the turbine runner, necessitated by cavitation, were made. A total of 195,923,400 kilowatt-hours of electrical energy was delivered to the Southwestern Power Administration and purchased by the Arkansas Power & Light Co. The flood-control pool was regulated to obtain maximum reductions on the White River. Five small and moderate-sized rises occurred on North Fork River during the fiscal year. Regulation of these floods resulted in protection of an average of 2,600 acres of cultivated land for each flood. The results of the flood-control operation on stages on the White River at Calico Rock, located 25 miles downstream from the mouth of the North Fork River, are given in the following table : Norfork Reservoir White River at Calico Rock, Ark.1 Outflow co- Maximum Corre- Estimated inflow incident with pool sponding Experi- crest Date of peak Date of peak (cubi (cu peak flow from uncon- elevation reached flood- control enced crest stage without reduction inflow feet trolled area (feet above storage 3 stage Norfork in stage per (cubic feet mean sea (acre- (feet) Dam (feet) second) per second) level) feet) (feet) Nov. 10, 1946 26, 700 2 10 549. 1 - 21. 1 24. 0 2. 9 Nov. 26, 1946 12, 700 2 2, 720 549. 6 11. I.77 13.6 1. 9 Dec. 12, 1946 31, 200 2 2, 670 553.0 22, 000 24. 9 28.0 3. 1 Apr. 11, 1947 9, 800 2 2, 705 548. 2 15. 6 17. 8 2. 2 Apr. 26, 1947 14, 100 2 2, 675 551. 0 . 16. 8 17. 2 .4 1 Flood stage 19 feet. 2 For geueration of hydroelectric power. $ Storage above top of power pool. At the begining of the fiscal year the pool elevation was 551.31 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 1,236,500 acre-feet of storage. At the end of the fiscal year the pool elevation was 548.98 feet above mean sea level, corresponding to 1,185,900 acre-feet of storage. The maximum pool elevation during the fiscal year was 553 on December 17, 1946, corresponding to 1,273,200 acre-feet of storage. The flow of North Fork River during the fiscal year was slightly below average and would have been considerably below average except for the large flow.s in November and December. 1258 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The costs during the fiscal year were $467,007.34 for new work and $213,293.21 for maintenance, including $6,232.19 which represented a decrease in undistributed cost during the year. The total expenditures were $653,069.65. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction of the dam is prac- tically complete except for removing the temporary concrete bulk- heads and installing tainter gates. Plans and specifications for com- pletion of the powerhouse and installation of second unit are practi- cally complete; for installation of electrical equipment, 57 percent complete; for powerhouse and substation equipment, 65 percent com- plete; and for tainter gates and operating machinery, 90 percent com- plete. Work on turbine is 84 percent complete and that on generator, governor, transformers, and oil circuit breakers is under way. Work remaining to complete the project includes installing tainter gates and operating machinery, completion of powerhouse and appurte- nances, including installation of second unit, construction of a public- service building, operators' quarters, installation of elevators in the dam, general clean-up, landscaping, and completion of facilities for public health and safety and recreational purposes in the reservoir area. The project as a whole is 86 percent complete. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $24,743,737.37 for new work and $465,058.62 for maintenance. The total expenditures were $25,171,139.17. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $1,849,825.90, plus an allotment of $265,000, made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------------_ --- $40, 351. 62 New work: Plans and specifications for installation of electrical and powerhouse equipment, public service building, operators' quarters, and miscellaneous items and recreational devel- opment planning with hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948------------- $79, 595. 00 Lands, damages, and relocations by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948-__--_ 12, 440. 00 Initiate construction for completion of power- house, including second generating unit and electrical equipment; operators' quarters; public service building; miscellaneous con- struction items; and recreational develop- ment facilities__ ------------------------ 1, 697, 345. 07 Total for new work------------------------------1, 789, 380. 07 Maintenance: Operation ------------------------------ _ $112, 000. 00 Ordinary maintenance and repairs 83, 000. 00 Reservoir management- 70, 000. 00 Balance remaining------------------------- 20, 094. 21 Total for maintenance ------------------------------- 285, 094. 21 Total. for all work..---------------------------- 2, 114, 825. 90 FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1259 The additional sum of $1,300,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continue planning work for miscellaneous items and recreational development with hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949__ $30, 000 Continue construction of powerhouse and installation of second generating unit; remove concrete bulkheads and install tainter gates; miscellaneous items, including those for reservoir develop- ment, by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949-______ 1, 270, 000 Total for new work_---------------------------- ---------- 1, 300, 000 With the expenditure of these funds, it is anticipated that the new work of the project, including two power generating units, will be essentially completed by the end of fiscal year 1949. The further sum of $265,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for maintenance as follows: Operation ----------------------------------------------------- $118, 000 Ordinary maintenance and repairs -------------------------------- 77, 000 Improvement and reconstruction --------------------------------- 5, 000 Reservoir management---------_ --------------------------------- 65, 000 Total for maintenance ------------------------------------- 265, 000 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $24, 743, 737. 37 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947--- -- 465, 058. 62 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 --------- 25, 208, 795. 99 _ ---------- Undistributed costs June 30, 1947__--- ------ -- 1, 817. 48 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_----------------------- 25, 206, 978. 51 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947- - 4, 512. 28 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947_ 25, 211, 490. 79 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-- ----- --- 40, 351. 62 Net total expenditures ---------------------------- 25, 171, 139. 17 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__-------- _ --------- -- 1, 845, 313. 62 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 27, 016, 452. 79 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_ - $9, 253, 272. 41 $6, 001, 195. 22 $1, 686, 242. 11 Cost of maintenance______________ _____________. . . 103, 472. 26 $260, 164. 18 148, 293. 15 $467, 007. 34 213, 293. 21 Total cost------------ 9, 253, 272.41 6, 001, 195. 22 1, 789, 714. 37 408, 457. 33 680, 300. 55 Total expended___ 8, 732, 325. 79 6, 560, 210. 84 2. 540, 872.08 434, 363. 54 653, 069. 65 Allotted 6, 415, 000. 00 -2, 836, 297. 21 225, 000. 00 2, 053, 400. 00 100, 000. 00 1260 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ $2, 398, 383. 27 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ _--_ 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_ ------- ____--___ 2, 498, 383. 27 Gross amount expended ______-_- _________ $654, 012. 96 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------ 943. 31 653, 069. 65 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__-------------------- 1, 845, 313. 62 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-- ...-- _ $40, 351. 62 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 1, 124, 098. 00 1, 164, 449. 62 Balance available June 30, 1947_-___ ___________ 680, 864. 00 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_____________________ 4,512. 28 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947-- ------ _ 685, 376. 28 Amount allotted in August 1947 __________________________ 265, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 950, 376. 28 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1---------------------------------2, 120, 647. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work' -1, 300, 000. 00 For maintenance 1_------------------------------------ ____ _ 265, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------ 1, 565, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 26. BULL SHOALS RESERVOIR, WHITE RIVER BASIN, ARK. Location.-The Bull Shoals dam site is at mile 418.6 on the White River in Baxter and Marion Counties, Ark., about 7 miles north of Cotter, Ark., and 10 miles west of Mountain Home, Ark. (See sec- tional aeronautical chart, Tulsa sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) The Bull Shoals Reservoir will extend northwest along White River to the Ozark Beach Dam at mile 506 and will submerge lands in parts of Taney and Ozark Counties, Mo., and parts of Boone, Marion, and Baxter Counties, Ark. Existing project.-The project plan provides for the construction of a gravity-type concrete dam 2,256 feet long and 263 feet in height above the stream bed, and a hydroelectric power generating plant. The spillway will be controlled by 17 radial crest gates 28 feet high by 40 feet long. The flood-control outlets will consist of sixteen 4- by 9-foot conduits through the dam at the base of the spillway and will be controlled by hydraulically operated slide gates. The total capacity of the outlets will be 49,000 cubic feet per second with a reservoir filled to the top of the power pool, elevation 654. The power- house at the base of the dam, on the left side of the valley, will be provided with four penstocks. However, only three 42,100-kilowatt generating units will be installed initially. Four additionally pen- stocks will be provided through the dam for installation of additional generating units in the future. The switchyard will be located just downstream from the powerhouse along the left side of the tailrace. The project is approved for the combined purposes of flood control and the generation of hydroelectric power. The reservoir formed by FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1261 the Bull Shoals Dam will be one unit of a comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin and control the run-off from an area of approximately 6,036 square miles. The reservoir will have a total storage capacity of about 5,408,000 acre- feet, of which 2,360,000 acre-feet will be for flood control and 3,048,000 acre-feet for stream regulation and for the generation of hydroelectric power. The reservoir area will be developed for recreational pur- poses and provisions will be made for conservation of wildlife. The stream regulation that will be provided by the reservoir will be bene- ficial to the interest of navigation. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1947, is $58,198,000 for construction and $11,202,000 for lands and damages, totaling $69,400,000. The existing project was approved by the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938, as modified by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941. Local cooperation.--Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Work was continued under separate contracts on construction of access road, construction railroad, and office and service building. The access road was com- pleted in May 1947. Work accomplished during the period included 137,113 cubic yards of common excavation and 84,431 cubic yards of rock excavation. The construction railroad was practically completed, except for track and ballast, which has been partially laid. Work ac- complished during the period included 272,540 cubic yards of common excavation, 34,193 cubic yards of rock excavation, 152 cubic yards of concrete, 2,580 tons of riprap, and 56,432 linear feet of track and ballast. The office and service building was completed in February 1947. Construction of the dam by contract was initiated in June 1947. Additional housing at the Government Village, Mountain Home, Ark., for Government personnel was completed by hired labor in November 1946. Land acquisition for the dam site and construction railroad was substantially completed. The costs during the fiscal year were $2,172,825.72 for new work, which excludes $85,471.46 representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year, and the expenditures were $2,219,467.32. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Plans and specifications for the powerhouse are substantially complete, for penstock gates 75 percent complete, and for special details 52 percent complete. Construction of access road, office and service building, and housing facilities is complete and of construction railroad is 90 percent complete. Con- struction of dam is under way. The project as a whole is 6 percent complete. Land acquisition for dam site and construction railroad is substan- tially complete, 26 tracts having been acquired by direct purchase, 27 tracts by declaration of taking, and 7 tracts remaining to be purchased. Cement, aggregate, clearing, powerhouse, generating and power- house equipment, and penstock gates contracts remain to be awarded. Other work remaining to complete the project includes preparation 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-80 1262 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 of a master plan for recreational development and construction thereof. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $3,502,808.04 and the expenditures were $3,381,129.24, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $5,119,167.09, plus an allotment of $6,700,- 000, made in August 1947, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ $121, 866. 19 New work: Continue preparation of plans and specifications of dam, powerhouse, powerhouse equipment, special details, pen- stock gates, and initiate plans and specifications for initial clearing and recreational development with hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948-_____ _- 200, 000. 00 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948 __ _ _ __ __ __ 1, 000, 000. 00 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1947 to June 1948 __-__ ____ _ - _________ 1, 000, 000. 00 Construction of dam, furnish cement, and aggregate by con- tinuing contract, and complete construction of construction railroad by contract during period July 1947 to June 1948_ 9, 097, 300. 90 Initiate purchase of turbines, generators, and accessory equipment by contract during period November 1947 to July 1948------------------------------------------ 400, 000. 00 Total-------------------------------------------- 11, 819, 167. 09 The additional sum of $17,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Continue preparation of plans and specifications of miscella- neous construction and recreational development by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949 $300, 000 Lands and damages by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949 _ _ __ 3, 000, 000 Initial clearing of reservoir by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949_ 1, 220, 000 Relocations by hired labor during period July 1948 to June 1949_ 1, 000, 000 Continue construction of dam and appurtenant works and pur- chase of cement, aggregate, penstock, and tainter gates by continuing contract during period July 1948 to June 1949___ 9, 790, 000 Initiate construction of powerhouse and purchase of turbines, generators, and accessory equipment by contract during period July 1948 to June 1949_- 1, 690, 000 Total------------------------------------------____ 17, 000, 000 With this expenditure of funds, it is anticipated that the project will be approximately 60 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947.... . $3, 502, 808. 04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947____________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ 3, 502, 808. 04 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 __ 108. 94 Net total cost to June 30, 1947 3, 502, 699. 10 FLOOD CONTROI-LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1263 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ---------------------- $296. 33 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-------------------- 3, 502, 995. 43 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947---------------------- 121, 866. 19 Net total expenditures______________________ ____ 3, 381, 129. 24 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 5, 118, 870. 76 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ----------- 8, 500, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 --------------- Cost of new work__. $112, 675. 95 $130, 891. 26 $324, 814. 02 $679, 861. 41 $2, 172, 825. 72 Cost of maintenance . --- ---------------------------- ----------- ------------- Total expended-_-_----.---- -- 116, 666. 96 117, 083. 55 312, 139. 93 525, 777. 87 2, 219, 467. 32 Allotted......----------------------- 50, 000. 00 - 400, 000. 00 7, 550, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___________________________ $7, 338, 338. 08 Gross amount expended _-_ _______ $2, 220, 980. 79 Less reimbursed expenditures---------------_ 1, 513. 47 - 2, 219, 467. 32 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-___ _ 5, 118, 870. 76 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts _____ _ $121, 866. 19 4, 964, 080. 56 5, 085, 946. 75 Balance available June 30, 1947 -- 32, 924. 01 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 296. 33 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947- -- _ 33, 220. 34 Amount allotted in August 1947_________________________-_ 6, 700, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_______ 6, 733, 220. 34 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_______________________--_______ 54, 200, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1_______________-__ 17, 000, 00. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 27. WHITE RIVER BASIN, LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT 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, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin, as set forth in Flood Control Committee Document 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 $25,000,000 for reservoirs, for the initiation and partial accom- plishment of the plan, the reservoirs to be selected and approved by 1264 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 the Chief of Engineers. The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized to be appropriated the sum of $24,000,000, in addition to previous authorizations, for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan approved in the act of June 28, 1938, for the White River Basin in Missouri and Arkansas, including the projects for flood control and other purposes recommended by the Chief of Engineers in House Document 917, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, and the modifi- cations in the Norfork Reservoir project recommended by the Chief of Engineers in House Document 290, Seventy-seventh Congress, first session. The Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944, author- ized to be appropriated the sum of $45,000,000, and the Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized to be appropriated the sum of $40,000,000, in addition to previous authorizations, for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The reservoirs included in the comprehen- sive plan are listed below: Total Reservoir Location estimated cost Clearwater 1 ... On Black River (mile 257.4 above the mouth) near Clearwater, Mo.._ _ __ $11,000, 000 Water Valley-.. On Eleven Point River (mile 13 above the mouth) near Water Valley, Ark_ 8, 400, 000 Bell Foley-____.. On Strawberry River (mile 26.2 above the mouth) near Bell Foley, Ark__ 5, 763, 000 Norfork I___- _. On North Fork River (mile 4.8 above the mouth) near Norfork, Ark_---- 28, 658. 700 Lone Rock ___.. On Buffalo River (mile 3.6 above the mouth) near Lone Rock, Ark ___._ 15, 141,000 Greers Ferry .- - On Little Red River (mile 77 above the mouth) near Greers Ferry, Ark___ 9, 097, 000 Bull Shoals 1_ __ On White River (mile 418.6 above the mouth) near Amos, Ark ______ .... 69, 400,; 000 Table Rock ... __ On White River (mile 528 above the mouth) near Branson, Mo .........- 45, 000, 000 I See individual report for details of project. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Stream gaging, field surveys, foundation explorations, compilation of land-ownership data, plans and specifications, and studies in connection with the develop- ment of the general comprehensive plan were continued with hired labor during the year. The costs during the fiscal year were $76,135.09 for new work, which included $63 representing a decrease in undistributed costs during the year, and the expenditures were $80,206.91. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Further progress on surveys, studies, and detailed plans for development of the general comprehen- sive plan for flood control and other purposes in the White River Basin has been made. The progress of projects selected for construction is given in individual reports. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $1,184,094.11 for new work and the expenditures were $1,189,952.59. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, in- cluding accounts receivable, $272,059.94, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to accounts payable in the amount of $194.85 and to the continuation of foundation investigations, surveys, preparation of plans, and recreational development planning. FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1265 The additional sum of $375,800 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for preparation of detailed plans on projects as follows : Table Rock Reservoir ------------ ____________ ______$150, 000 Water Valley Reservoir__-___ ____------33, 800 Greers Ferry Reservoir- - _ - _____ --____ 100, 000 -____________ Lone Rock Reservoir____ ------ 80, 000 Bell Foley Reservoir_ --------------------------------- _ 12, 000 Total_-------------------- --------------------------- 375, 800 Cost and financial#ummary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $1, 184, 094. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 1, 184, 094. 11 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_ ------------------_ 1, 746. 85 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_______________________ 1, 185, 840. 96 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947___ - __---_____ 4, 306. 48 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 -------------------- 1, 190, 147. 44 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 194. 85 Net total expenditures______-----_______ 1, 189, 952. 59 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 267, 753. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 1, 457, 706. 05 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work--------------- $61, 325. 10 $93, 936. 70 $257, 558. 60 $140, 178. 73 $76, 135. 09 Cost of m aintenance -....--------- . ... ...... ----... ... . ------------. .--------- -----------. Total expended................... 68, 290. 17 87. 459. 64 248. 015. 34 157. 641. 11 80, 206. 91 Allotted------.... -------- - -___200, 000.00 141, 006. 05 250, 000. 00 153, 000. 00 ............. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ $347, 960. 37 Gross amount expended_ ------------------------------ _ 80, 206. 91 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 267, 753. 46 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947___-------- $194. 85 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 4, 978. 18 5, 173. 03 Balance available June 30, 1947_-----------_ _____--262, 580. 43 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947______________ __-- - -___ -4, 306. 48 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947----------- 266, 886. 91 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- ___ -- __-__ -- -___- _-__ _ 81, 943, 300. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work ____--------- ---------- __--__375, 800. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 1266 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 28. SNAGGING AND CLEARING UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 2 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 28, 1937, AS AMENDED The Flood Control Act approved August 28, 1937, as amended by the Flood Control Acts aproved August 11, 1939, August 18, 1941, and July 24, 1946, authorized the allotment of not to exceed $1,000,000 from flood-control appropriations for any one fiscal year for removal of accumulated snags and other debris from, and clearing and straight- ening of channels in navigable streams and tributaries thereof when such work is advisable in the interest of flood control; provided that not more than $50,000 shall be*allotted for this purpose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year. The sum of $25,000 was allotted for the removal of snags and other debris from the channel and for channel straightening of Fourche Bayou, Ark. Because of high-water conditions, only preparatory work was accomplished during the previous year. The work was continued with hired labor and Government plant and completed November 22, 1946. The costs during the fiscal year were $23,150.70 and the expenditures were $23,273.91. The total costs to the end of the fiscal year were $27,585.11 and the expenditures were $27,572.21 (including the cost and expenditure of $2,823.73 incurred during the fiscal year 1941 for removing snags in the Current River.) The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $251.52, will be applied dur- ing the fiscal year 1948 to payment of outstanding liabilities. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June, 30, 1947 ____-- __------___ $27, 585. 11 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------------27, 585. 11 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-- - - - - -__.-. 12. 90 Net total expenditures_ .. ____-__ _____-__ _ 27, 572. 21 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----------------------------- 251. 52 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------- 27, 823. 73 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work______________________________--_ Cost of maintenance - ------ -------------- $1, 610. 68 $23, 150. 70 ---- -- -------------- -------------- Total expended _________ ________ ____________ _____________ ______________ 1,474. 57 23, 273 91 Allotted. - ------------------------------- 25, 000. 00 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ____________---------____-$23, 525. 43 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ 23, 273. 91 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ ---------------------- 251. 52 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-------------------$12. 90 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts --------------- 48. 90 61. 80 Balance available June 30, 1947---- .-------------------- 189. 72 FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1267 29. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work, or in the repair or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood. Pursuant to this act, funds in the amount of $150,000 were allotted to the Litle Rock district at the close of the fiscal year 1945, for emergency levee repair work, and funds in the amount of $45,000 (including $19,035 contributed funds), were allotted for bank protection work at Newport, Ark. All work under this heading is complete. Thd costs during the fiscal year were -$6,014.24 and the expendi- tures were $449.97. The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $1,189.39, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to the payment of outstanding liabilities and for any surveys considered necessary under this heading. No additional funds can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________________------------ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947________________________ 1'$198, 545. 54 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-_--- 1 198, 545. 54 Net total expenditures______________--- ____------ __ 1 198, 545. 54 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ 1, 189. 39 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_----_ __ 1 199, 734. 93 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work------------------- -------------- - - Cost of maintenance . - - - $88, 838. 70 -------------- $190, 256. 08 -$6, 014. 24 Total expended __-- - 70, 004. 14 $18, 834. 56 183, 791. 87 449. 97 Allotted . _..----------------------$14, 062. 85 75, 500. 00 175, 965. 00 19, 035. 00 -10, 292. 92 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_________________---_---_ $11, 932. 28 Deductions on account or revocation of allotment _ -10, 292. 92 Net amount to be accounted for-__-__- __--------__ 1, 639. 36 Gross amount expended___---- ----------------------- _ 449. 97 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947,---------------------- 1,189. 39 1 In addition, contributed funds expenditures in amount of $74,535 are Included. 30. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS AND NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood- control structures damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in the spring of 1943, in the spring of 1944, and again in the spring of 1945, Congress in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public No. 1268 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 138, Seventy-eighth Congress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, Seventy-eighth Congress; and in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public, No. 75, Seventy-ninth Congress, authorized the amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,000, and $12,000,000, respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the'repair, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood- control works which had been threatened or destroyed by these floods. Pursuant to these acts, funds in the amount of $400,000 were allotted to the Little Rock district at the close of the fiscal year 1945 and subse- quently, additional funds in the amount of $351,000 were allotted for emergency levee repairs and protection. Work accomplished included completion of levee repairs in the Village Creek-Mayberry levee district; placing of 13,950 cubic yards of earthen embankment in levees in the Bateman levee district and the T. A. Gibson private levee; cribbing and backfilling to protect a con- crete drainage structure in Conway County levee district No. 8; and placing of an additional 125 tons of riprap in bank protection work in Plum Bayou levee district, with Government plant and hired labor, and placing of 16,733 cubic yards of earthen embankment in levees in Butler County drainage district No. 7 by contract. The costs during the fiscal year were $75,821.02 for maintenance and the expenditures were $121,982.20. The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, including accounts receiv- able, $21,048.30, will be applied during the fiscal year 1948 to the payment of outstanding liabilities and other expenses to be incurred under this heading. In addition, funds have been previously allotted under the provision of section 9 of the Flood Control Act approved June 15, 1936, for emergency flood-control work in the Little Rock district. For further information see Mississippi River Commission report, emergency work on tributaries of the Mississippi River. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947______________________ $1, 561, 890. 62 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 561, 890. 62 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947____________________ 9. 00 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947------------_ __ 1, 561, 899. 62 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947- --------------------- 153. 92 Net total expenditures_____________________________ 1, 561, 745. 70 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947____________________ __ 21, 039. 30 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 1, 582, 785. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ----------- Cost of maintenance ...... ---------.. $727, 635. 03 $61, 008. 25 $697, 426. 32 $75, 821.02 Total expended .....----------- - 725, 193. 28 60, 011. 77 654, 558. 45 121, 982. 20 Allotted- --------- --- --------------- 750, 000. 00 493, 785. 00 351, 000. 00 -12, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL---LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1269 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ______ ______ _ $155, 021.50 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 12, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for____________ 143, 021. 50 Gross amount expended________________________ $122, 020. 82 Less reimbursed expenditures 38. 62 121, 982. 20 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947___ 21, 039. 30 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_- 1153. 92 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ----- 9)73. 92 1, 127. 84 Balance available June 30, 1947- 19, 911.46 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ______________________ 9. 00 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 - - - 19, 920. 46 31. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The costs during the fiscal year were $75,665.42 and the expenditures were $82,196.18. The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $3,419.85, plus an allotment of $80,000 made in August 1947, will be applied as nleeded during the fiscal year 1948 to payment of outstanding liabilities and other expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $250,036 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ ---------- $1, 856, 803. 49 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 1, 856, 803. 49 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 440. 43 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 ------- 1, 857, 243. 92 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947-- ------- 1, 235. 23 Net total expenditures ----------------------------- 1, 856, 008. 69 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_------_ -- ---------- 3, 419. 85 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 1, 859, 428. 54 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------------- Cost of maintenance-------- ----- $9, 003. 10 $381, 010. 25 $105, 015. 86 $146, 419. 29 $75, 665. 42 Total expended---------------- -- 18, 500. 06 400, 271. 79 99, 887. 56 143, 695. 61 82, 196. 18 Allotted----- ------------------ 200, 000. 00 200, 000. 00 215, 000. 00 70, 000.00 -4, 500.00 1270 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___________ ______ _ $90, 116. 03 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment-------------- 4, 500. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_ 85, 616. 03 Gross amount expended____ __- $82, 202. 18 -____________ Less reimbursed expenditures --------------------- 6. 00 82, 196. 18 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-_ .- 3, 419. 85 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------- 1, 235. 23 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts -------- 138. 47 1, 373. 70 Balance available June 30, 1947_ 2, 046. 15 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947__ ___________ 440. 43 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947- 2, 486. 58 Amount allotted in August 1947__ 80, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 82, 486. 58 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 250, 036. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 32. OTHER FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last full Cost and expenditures to Estimated report see June 30, 1947 amount re- Name of project Annual quired to Report complete for- New work Maintenance 1. Clarksville, Ark.1_ - _____ - _ - 1937 -.. __ ..... $70,000.00 2. North Little Rock, Arkansas River, Ark _ 1943 $501, 639. 08 -------------- (3) 3. Little Black River, in Butler and Ripley - - - - in Counties, Mo.,2- and - - - - and - - Clay - - - - Randolph -- -- -- -- - -- Counties, Ark. . 3 1937 . 754, 900. 00 4. Big Bottom, Ark.2 -. .- -___............ 1937 128. 700.00 5. Faulkner County, Arkansas River, Ark ...... 1941 99, 510. 65 ---------------- (3) 6. From North Little Rock to Gillett, Ark. (above Plum Bayou)--------------------- 1941 840,914.32 ()--------------- 7. Skaggs Ferry, Black River, east of Pocahon- tas, Ark__ 1941 81,023.32 (3) 8. Newport, White River, Ark 1941 314, 276. 28 (3) 9. Village Creek, White River, and Mayberry Districts, Ark ..............--------------------------- 1941 532, 310. 17 ) (-------------- 1 Awaiting local cooperation. 2 Conditions of local cooperation not likely to be fulfilled. 3 Completed. 33. PLANT ALLOTMENT, LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 ---------------------- - $267, 623. 91 Net total cost to June 30, 1947 -------------------------- - 267, 623. 91 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947--------_ --------- 33, 317. 86 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-_---------------- -234, 306. 05 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------_-- 58, 747. 97 Net total expenditures----------------------------- -293, 054. 02 FLOOD CONTROL--LITTLE ROCK, ARK., DISTRICT 1271 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-----.-------_ -- _ $500, 054. 02 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 207, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__-- --------- -------- _ 365, 297. 21 Gross amount expended_______________________ $371, 936. 95 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------ 506, 693. 76 -134, 756. 81 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 500, 054. 02 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1947------------- 58, 747. 97 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------- 32, 253. 65 91, 001.,62 Balance available June 30, 1947------------ __409, ------ 052. 40 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ ______ - ________ 33, 317. 86 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ------------ 442, 370. 26 Status of all investigations for flood control, called for by flood control acts and com- mittee resolutions Date trans- Document Recommen- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. Congress dation 1 1 1 i Arkansas River and tributaries, Rivers and Harbors Com- July 24,1946 H. 758, Favorable. Arkansas, hydroelectric potentiali- mittee resolution, Jan. 79th ties (under division board). 24, 1939. Cong., 2d sess. Arkansas River, Kans., Okla., and Flood Control Commit- Apr. 17,1947 H. 221, Do. Ark., with view to flood protection tee resolution, Oct. 8, 80th in Carden's Bottom drainage dis- 1945. Cong., trict No. 2, Yell County, Ark. 1st sess. Arkansas River and tributaries, for Flood Control Commit- flood control on Chickalah Creek, tee resolution, Mar. 1, tributary of Petit Jean River in 1946. Logan and Yell Counties, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, with Flood Control Commit- a view to flood control, improve- tee resolution, July 25, ment on Dutch Creek and Spring 1946. Creek in Holla Bend Bottom, Yell County, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, for Flood Control Commit- flood control in Holla Bend Bot- tee resolution, Apr. 19, tom, Pope County, Ark. (along 1946. north side of river). Arkansas River above Pine Bluff, Flood Control Act, Dec. Ark., control of caving banks in 22, 1944. vicinity of Hensley Bar and the McFadden Place, Jefferson County, Ark. Arkansas River and tributaries, with Flood Control Commit- respect to flood control on Hickory tee resolution, Apr. 19, Creek, Ark. and Mo. 1946. Arkansas River for flood control and Flood Control Commit- control of caving banks above tee resolution, May 25, Little Rock, Ark., in the vicinity 1945. of Palarm Creek. Big Mulberry Creek, Crawford Flood Control Commit- County, Ark., improvement for tee resolution, May 2, flood control (tributary of the 1946. Arkansas River). Big Piney Creek, Johnson County, Flood Control Commit- Ark. tee resolution, June 21, 1944. Black River, Mo. and Ark___________ Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Cadron Creek, Pope and Conway Flood Control Commit- Counties Ark., for flood control tee resolution, May 15, along the north side of the Arkansas 1946. River. Fourche La Fave River (South Fork), Flood Control Commit- Perry County, Ark., flood control, tee resolution, Mar. 20, water supply, and other allied uses. 1945. 1272 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions-Continued Date trans- Document Recommen- Locality Authorization act mitted to No. dation Congress i i i i Galla Creek, Pope County, Ark _____ Flood Control Commit- --------------- tee resolution, June 21, 1944. Grand Prairie region, Arkansas, flood Flood Control Commit- ------------- protection and irrigation from the tee resolution, Dec. 18, Arkansas and White Rivers, and 1945. Meto and Wattensaw Bayous, and methods and costs therefor.' Illinois Bayou, Pope County, Ark.... Flood Control Commit- ------------- tee resolution, June 21, 1944. Lee Creek, Ark. and Okla., improve- Flood Control Commit- ment for flood control. tee resolution, May 2, 1946. --------------- Little Red River, Ark., construction Flood Control Commit- of multiple-purpose reservoir in the tee resolution, Apr. 5, --------------- -- -- -- -- vicinity of Greers Ferry, Ark. 1940. Palarm Creek in Pulaski and Faulk- Flood Control Commit- ner Counties, Ark. tee resolution, June 21, -------------- -- -- -- -- 1944. Spadra Creek, Johnson County, Ark., House Public Works, for flood control along the north Jan. 28, 1947. --- ---- ------ side of the Arkansas River. White River, Ark. and Mo., improve- Rivers and Harbors Com- ment for navigation, flood control, mittee resolution, Jan. --------------- and irrigation. 24, 1939. White River, Ark. and Mo., improve- Commerce Committee ment for navigation, flood control, resolution, Feb. 8, 1939. and irrigation. ------ - - - - White River, Mo. and Ark., flood Flood Control Commit- control on west bank between Au- tee resolution, Mar. 20, gusta and Clarendon, Ark., and 1944. upstream from Augusta. White River, Mo. and Ark., with Flood Control Commit- view to construction of a multiple- tee resolution, Oct. 8, purpose reservoir for flood control, 1945. hydroelectric power, and municipal and industrial water supply near the Beaver site. White River and tributaries, Mis- Flood Control Commit- souri and Arkansas, for flood pro- tee esolution, May 28, tection on Crooked Creek at and in 1946. vicinity of Harrison, Ark. White River and tributaries, Mis- Flood Control Commit- souri and Arkansas, flood control tee resolution, July 23, in Village Creek, Wnite River, and 1946. Mayberry levee districts in Jack- son and Woodruff Counties, Ark. 1Report to be made by Mississippi River Commission. IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS IN THE TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT This district comprises southern Kansas, small portions of south- western Missouri and western Arkansas, northern Oklahoma, the northern portion of the Texas Panhandle, and small portions of north- eastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado embraced in the drain- age basin of the Arkansas River and its tributaries above the mouth of the Poteau River, inclusive, and below the mouth of Walnut Creek, near Great Bend, Kans., exclusive of that portion of the watershed of the South Canadian River and its tributaries west of the Texas-New Mexico State line; and a portion of western Arkansas, the northern portion of the State of Texas, and the southern portion of the State of Oklahoma embraced in the drainage basin of the Red River and its tributaries above Fulton, Ark. District engineer: Col. C. H. Chorpening, Corps of Engineers. Division engineer of the Southwestern Division, Dallas, Tex., com- prising the Galveston, Tex., Albuquerque, N. Mex., Little Rock, Ark., and Tulsa, Okla., districts: Col. Henry Hutchings, Jr., Corps of Engineers. IMPROVEMENTS Navigation Flood control-Continued Page Page 1. Eufaula Reservoir, Canadian 17. Canton Reservoir, Arkansas River, Okla----------- 1274 River Basin, Okla .. 1298 2. Other navigation projects for 18. Oklahoma City floodway, which no estimates are North Canadian River, submitted------------ 1275 Okla_- 1301 3. Examinations, surveys, and 19. Cherokee, Salt Fork of contingencies (general)_ __ 1276 Arkansas River, Okla ___ 1302 Flood control 20. Great Salt Plains Reservoir, Salt Fork of Arkansas 4. Hutchinson, Arkansas River, River, Okla_____________ 1304 Kans__---------------- 1277 21. Polecat Creek, Okla. (Hey- 5. Wichita and Valley Center, burn Reservoir and chan- Arkansas River, Kans -__- 1279 nel improvement) . -_ -- 1306 6. Kaw, Arkansas River, Okla_ 1281 22, Fall River Reservoir, Arkan- 7. Tulsa and West Tulsa, sas River Basin, Kans .- 1308 Arkansas River, Okla ____ 1282 23. Toronto Reservoir, Arkansas 8. Jenks, Okla_------------- 1284 River Basin, Kansas ... 1310 9. Fort Gibson Bottom, Okla__ 1286 24. Hulah Reservoir, Caney 10. Dirty Creek Bottom, Okla__ 1287 River, Okla_____________ 1312 11. Tucker Lake Bottom, Okla__ 1288 25. Markham Ferry Reservoir, 12. Braden Bottom, Okla ..... 1290 Arkansas River Basin, 13. Big Skin Bayou-Camp Creek Okla _-------------- 1314 Bottom, Okla _------ 1291 26. Fort Gibson Reservoir, 14. Moffet Bottom, Okla .--. 1293 Arkansas River Basin, 15. Optima Reservoir, North Okla _ _ __ 1316 Canadian River, Okla --- 1294 27. Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir, 16. Fort Supply Reservoir, North Arkansas River Basin, Canadian River, Okla ... 1295 Okla _-_ 1319 1273 1274 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Flood control-Continued Flood control-Continued Page Page- 28. Wister Reservoir, Arkansas 36. Emergency flood-control River Basin, Okla ___---- 1321 work under authority of 29. Arkansas River Basin, Tulsa Public Laws Nos. 138 and district___ 1323 318, Seventy-eighth Con- 30. Denison Dam (Lake Tex- gress, and Public Law No. oma), Red River, Tex. 75, Seventy-ninth Con- and Okla __ 1326 gress- ___- _ __- 1334 31. Red River below Denison 37. Emergency bank protection Dam, Tulsa district ..... 1330 work under authority of 32. Boswell Reservoir, Boggy the Flood Control Act Creek, Okla__ 1331 approved December 22, 33. Hugo Reservoir, Kiamichi 1944 - -- 1335 River, Okla_ 1332 38. Preliminary examinations, 34. Millwood Reservoir, Little surveys, and contingencies River, Ark_ 1332 for flood control__- ___- 1336 35. Emergency flood-control 39. Other flood-control projects work under authority of for which no estimates are the Flood Control Act, submitted -------- 1337 approved August 18, 1941_ 1333 40. Plant allotment- 1338 1. EUFAULA RESERVOIR, CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The Eufaula dam site is located on the Canadian River, 27 miles above its confluence with the Arkansas River and about 12 miles east of Eufaula, McIntosh County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Okmulgee, Canadian, McAlester, and Sans Bois (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood con- trol, hydroelectric power, and sediment control on the Canadian River as a part of the multiple-purpose plan for development of the Arkan- sas River Basin. The concrete and earth-fill dam will be 3,195 feet long and rise 100 feet above the valley floor, and the reservoir will have a storage capacity of 1,460,000 acre-feet for flood control, 1,560,- 000 acre-feet for the generation of power and will provide a perma- nent pool of 1,400,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation, and preserva- tion of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by twenty- five 31- by 50-foot gates on the weir crest, provides for the passage of flood flows into the valley below. The powerhouse structure, which will be located near the left side of existing river channel, will be con- nected to the left abutment by the spillway and a short nonoverflow concrete section, and to the right abutment by a short nonoverflow section and the earth-fill embankment. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the comprehensive system for improvement of the Arkan- sas River Basin for flood control, navigation, hydroelectric power, and other purposes. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $39,250,000 for construction and $30,250,000 for lands, damages, relocations, and recreational de- velopment, a total of $69,500,000. The existing project was authorized by the River and Harbor Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-None required. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no. costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. RIVERS AND HARBORS-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1275 Condition at end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or ex- penditures to date. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $500,000, made in August 1947, will be expended during the fiscal year 1948 for initiation of en- gineering studies and partial accomplishment of construction plans and specifications, by hired labor. The sum of $3,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Initiation of construction of a portion of the earth embankment, spillway excavation, and miscellaneous work, by continuing con- tract, July 1947 to June 1948_ ______________-_______________ $1, 500, 000 Relocation of highways, railroads, and utilities, by continuing con- tract, July 1947 to June 1948_ ____ ____________ 750, 000 Initiation of land acquisition, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948_ 400, 000 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948--------------------------------- 350, 000 Total for all work_____________________________________ 3, 000, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be about 5 percent completed at the end of fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947______________ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 Net total expenditures Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ Amount allotted in August 1947____________- __-___________ _ $500, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948---------------- 500, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 _ -------------- __ 69, 000, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 _ _ 3, 000, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 2. OTHER NAVIGATION PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last Cost and expenditures to Estimated full report June 30, 1947 amount re- Name of project see Annual quired Report quired to for- New work Maintenance complete 1. Arkansas River, Okla., above Fort Smith, Ark _ - - -- _ 1938 $23, 290. 00 $80, 758. 00 (1) 2- --Ark., 2. Red River from Fulton, to --mouth - -- -- -- -- of Washita River, Okla. _ 1924 378, 573. 82 182, 157. 05 (3) 1Channels adequate for existing local commerce. 2Curtailment of project is recommended in H. Doc. 947, 64th Cong., 1st sess. 3Maintenance only. 1276 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 3. EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES (GENERAL) The cost of work during the fiscal year was $3,707.70 and the ex- penditures were $6,184.61. The balance unexpended, including amounts receivable at the end of the fiscal year, $10,923.20, will be applied as needed during the fiscal year 1948 to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading. The additional sum of $7,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__________________________ $664, 834. 28 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------____ 664, 834. 28 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947________________________ 524. 13 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947---------------___ 665, 358. 41 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 141. 66 Net total expenditures _________________-_______ _ 665, 216. 75 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_______________ ___ 10, 399. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------------- 675, 615. 82 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 C ost of new w ork - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - ---- -- Cost of maintenance ........-------------- $675. 46 $46, 965. 73 $7, 513.66 $6, 612. 39 $3,707. 70 Total expended.......-------------- -- 709. 60 6, 672. 71 7, 955. 64 3, 948. 33 6, 184. 61 Allotted----------------------_ 7, 000. 00--------- . 8,200. 00- --- -1,0, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_____________________________ $6, 583. 68 Amount allotted during fiscal year----------------------------- 10, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for _________________________--16, 583. 68 Gross amount expended__________________________ $10, 367. 55 Less reimbursed expenditures _------------___ 4, 182. 94 6, 184. 61 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947____________-_________ 10, 399. 07 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------- $141. 66 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 14. 52 156. 18 Balance available June 30, 1947____________________ 10, 242. 89 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ____________________________ 524. 13 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947----------____ 10, 767. 02 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1_____________________________ _ 7, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1277 Status of all investigations for navigation called for by river and harbor acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to menda- Congress No. tion Arkansas and Canadian Rivers, Okla. River and Harbor Act, -------------------- and Ark. July 24, 1946. Arkansas River, Ark. and Okla. River and Harbor Act, July 24,1946_ H. 758,79th Favorable. (under division board). Aug. 30, 1935. Cong. 2d Sess. Arkansas River and tributaries, Okla- Commerce Committee ._.do--------...........do......- Do. homa, hydroelectric potentialities resolution, Oct. 12,1938. (under division board). Canadian River and tributaries, for Commerce Committee . navigation to vicinity of Oklahoma resolution, Nov. 19, 1945. City, Okla. Red River, Ark., La., Okla., and Rivers and Harbors Com- _______ __ .. Tex., for navigation, flood control, mittee resolution, Feb. water power and irrigation. (Re- 25, 1938. port being prepared by the Lower Mississippi Valley Division.) Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Tex., Flood Control Commit- and connecting waterways, singly tee resolution Jan. 26, or together, for navigation, flood 1939; Rivers and Har- control, and irrigation.' bors Committee resolu- tion, Jan. 24, 1939; Com- merce Committee reso- lution, Feb. 8, 1939. Red River, La., Ark., Okla. and Tex., Rivers and Harbors Com- extension of navigable channel from mittee resolution, Apr. Fulton, Ark., upstream to Denison, 27, 1944. Tex.' Wichita River, Tex., navigation, flood Rivers and Harbors Com- _........... control, water power, irrigation, or mittee resolution, May water conservation. 9, 1944. 1 Combine with report on Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Tex., for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation, requested by resolution of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, House of Representatives, adopted Feb. 25, 1938, which is being prepared by the Lower Mississippi Valley Division. 4. HUTCHINSON, ARKANSAS RIVER, KANS. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkansas River and Cow Creek, a tributary of the Arkansas River, in the immediate vicinity of Hutchinson, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Lyons and Hutchinson (Kans.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement, as revised in 1945, consists of a 300-foot-wide leveed diversion canal approximately 1 mile west of the city limits of Hutchinson, intercepting Cow Creek at mile 14.9 above its mouth and carrying floodwaters from the creek south for about 2 miles to enter the Arkansas River at mile 822.3 above its mouth. The levee on the left bank of the diversion canal starts at the hills about 4 1/2 miles north of the canal to intercept all of Cow Creek floodwaters. The combined flow of the creek and the river is confined past the city by levees on both sides of the river, forming a 1,000-foot floodway. The flanking levee on the right bank of the Arkansas River starts at mile 822.3 above the mouth of the river and extends downstream to mile 818.5. The flanking levee on the left bank of the Arkansas River starts at the diversion canal and extends downstream to mile 816.5, with an opening at the mouth of the present Harsha drainage canal. Protection against backwater of the Arkansas River up the existing canal is provided by increasing the height of the existing levees. Ad- ditional protection to a rural area west of the diversion canal is pro- 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-- 81 1278 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 vided by a loop levee. The project provides for the protection of 17,460 acres of industrial, urban, and agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing a 3-foot freeboard above the flow of the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1947, is $3,080,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost is $1,700,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Resolutions, by the city of Hutchinson, agreeing to meet the requirements were sub- mitted by the city under dates of March 16 and 30, 1945, and were approved by the Secretary of War on July 4, 1945. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $57,346.39 for new work, and the expenditures were $46,132.21. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction plans and specifica- tions are complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $199,960.59 and the expenditures were $194,119.78, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $1,265,880.22, will be applied as follows:. Accounts payable June 30, 1947 __ ____---------------------- $5, 840. 81 New work: Construction of levees, diversion canal, and appurtenant structures, by continuing contract_ --------------------- 500, 000. 00 Construction of relocations by continuing contract_----------735, 039. 41 Engineering studies and preparation of plans and specifica- tions for railroad relocations, by hired labor_--------------25, 000. 00 Total for all work_------------------------------._ 1, 265, 880. 22 The additional sum of $1,510,000 can profitably be expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Completion of construction of levees, diversion canal, and appurtenant structures by contract____________________________ $638, 700 Continuation of construction of railroad relocations---------------- 851, 300 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations -------------- 20, 000 Total for all work----------- ------------- _ -------- 1, 510, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the Federal portion of the project will be about 96 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__-_ __------------------.-$199, 960. 59 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947___ .... .... Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------......... 199, 960. 59 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_------------- -------- 5, 840. 81 Net total expenditures---------------_------------ 194, 119. 78 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 1, 265, 880. 22 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------.-. 1, 460, 000. 00 FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1279 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 .- Cost of new work------------. -------------- $13,320. 25 $54, 406. 61 $74, 887. 34 $57, 346. 39 Cost of maintenance... ----- ------- -------------- -------------- Total expended.__...---_--.---------------- 2,342.34 62,117.06 83, 528.17 46,132. 21 Allotted-.. -------------------- -------------- 60, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 1, 300, 000. 00 - Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-_ ___- _._---_-------------- $1, 312, 012. 43 Gross amount expended_----.----..--------.--- $46, 137. 96 Less reimbursed expenditures-------------------- 5. 75 46, 132. 21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------------- 1, 265, 880. 22 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------------------- 5, 840. 81 Balance available June 30, 1947._-------------------- 1, 260, 039. 41 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-------------------------- ------------ 1, 620, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1---___________________ ___------ 1, 510, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 5. WICHITA AND VALLEY CENTER, ARKANSAS RIVER, KANS. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkansas River, and Little Arkansas River and Chisholm Creek, tributaries of the Arkansas River, in the immediate vicinity of Wichita and Valley Center, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Wichita (Kans.), quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.--The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a floodway varying from 2,300 to 2,600 feet in width, beginning at a point about 2 miles northwest of Valley Center and running south for a distance of about 3 miles, intercepting the Arkan- sas River, thence turning southeasterly along Big Slough, for a distance of about 25 miles, and entering the Arkansas River about 6 miles down- stream from Wichita. Along with the construction of the floodway, about 63 miles of levees are provided with an average height of 7 feet and a crown width of 8 feet. The plan of improvement also provides for the construction of about 1.5 miles of diversion channels for pur- pose of diverting Chisholm Creek into Little Arkansas River at a point about 1 mile north of Wichita. About 5 miles of channel rectification along Chisholm Creek are also provided. The project provides for protection of people, city property, and environs. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $10,010,000 and the estimated non-Federal cost is $3,855,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. The city of Wichita has furnished assurances of local cooperation for the entire 1280 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 project which were approved by the Secretary of War on February 25, 1946. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and investigations were continued and preparation of detailed plans was completed. The cost during the fiscal year was $11,599.35 and the expenditures were $7,892.38, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Engineering studies for construc- tion plans and specifications were in progress. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $127,903.36, and the expenditures were $123,571.93, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $1,- 049,428.07, and $500,000 allotted for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $1,549,428.07, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947__ --------- - _---.---_ $4, 331. 43 New work: Initiation of construction of levees and floodways by contin- uing contract------------------- ------------------ 645, 668. 57 Initiation of construction of railroad relocations by contin- uing contracts --- ------------- - - ----------- _ 750, 000. 00 Preparation of contract plans and specifications and other engineering studies, by hired labor_____________- ____ _ 149, 428, 07 Total for all work ------------------------------- 1, 549, 428. 07 The additional sum of $1,700,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Construction of levees and floodways by continuing contract-------- $900, 000 Construction of railroad relocations by continuing contract Preparation of contract plans and specifications and other engineering ---------- 700, 000 studies, by hired labor.-----__. ------------------ ___-_ 100, 000 Total for all work- .-- _ 1, 700, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the Federal portion of the project will be 34 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _ $127, 903.36 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-----------127, 903. 36 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 4, 331. 43 Net total expenditures-------------------------- 123, 571. 93 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947--------- --------------- 1, 049, 428. 07 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------1, 173, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work- ___--_ __ _ _-_-, __- ___. $1, 217. 76 $88,998.27 $26,087.98 $11, 599.35 Cost of maintenance__.... ___ Total expended--.-.--..------- - ,___-_______-_- 1, 111. 77 92, 586. 85 21, 980. 93 7,892.38 Allotted----------------------------- ---- 45,000. 00 65, 000.00 1,063,000.00- - FLOOD CONTROL---TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1281 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ __-------------- $1, 057, 320. 45 Gross amount expended _ __------ ----_ - - - - - ----- 7, 892. 38 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 -------------------- , 049, 428. 07 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 --------------------- 4, 331. 43 Balance available June 30, 1947 --------------------- 1, 045, 096. 64 Amount allotted in August 1947__---------- ------------- -_500, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-... - 1, 545, 096. 64 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - of existing project 1- - - 8, 337, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30. 1949. for new work I ____ _ _______1, 700, 000 1 Exclusive of available funds. 6. KAW, ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkan- sas River at Kaw, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map, Kaw, Okla.-Kans., quadrangle, scale 1: 62,500.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement contemplated in House Document 308, Seventy-fourth Congress, first session, provides for construction of about 1.3 miles of levee along the right bank of the Arkansas River between miles 664.2 and 662.5 above the mouth of the Arkansas River. The levee provides for the protection of the city of Kaw (population 809, 1940 census) and would have an average height of about 10 feet. The estimated cost, revised in 1947, is $114,000. The levees and appurtenant works were authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. Assurances of local cooperation, furnished by local interests, are awaiting approval. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies were initiated. The cost during the fiscal year was $4,593.08 and the expenditures were $4,397.11, all for new work. The total cbst to the end of the fiscal year was $4,593.08 and the expenditures were $4,397.11. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Studies preliminary to prepara- tion of plans and specifications were about 24 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $7,602.89, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947-_ ------------ - ---------- _ $195. 97 New work: Continuation of engineering studies and investigations by hired labor_ --------------------------------------------- 7, 406. 92 Total for all work ----------------------... _----------_ 7, 602. 89 The additional sum of $102,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of the project. 1282 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ ___-_------ _-____--.... $4, 593. 08 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_......................... ----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 4, 593. 08 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_------ ..---- _______195. 97 Net total expenditures _- ----.---------.............. 4, 397. 11 .. Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_.---- ----------------- 7, 602. 89 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_-------------- 12, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----- ...---------------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ $4, 593. 08 Cost of maintenance.--.-------- --------------------- --.----- ------------- ------------- Total expended--...------------------ ------------------------------------------ 4, 397.11 Allotted----------------------------- ---- 12, 000. 00 Amount allotted during fiscal year__--------.------.--.-- $12, 000. 00 Gross amount expended_ _------------.-. ----------------- 4, 397. 11 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947___--------- _ __ _ _ - 7, 602. 89 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947....----------------- $195. 97 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------------- 229. 25 425. 22 Balance available June 30, 1947_--.--.-.--------.----- 7, 177. 67 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, 1949, for new work 1 -______________ __________________ 102, 000. 00 2Exclusive of available funds. 7. TULSA AND WEST TULSA, ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkansas River at Tulsa and West Tulsa, Okla. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey maps, Hominy, Okla., and Claremore, Okla., quad- rangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for raising the existing left-bank levee, connecting the discontinuous portions of the levee and constructing a leveed floodway up Black Boy Creek with levees and diversion ditches eastward and westward thereof, and raising the existing right-bank levee to the proposed grade and constructing the necessary appurtenances thereto. The left bank levee begins at mile 531.3 above the mouth of the Arkansas River and ends at mile 524.0. The right bank levee begins at mile 526.7 and ends at mile 521.3. The project provides for the protection of 5,020 acres of highly developed industrial, urban, and agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing a 1-foot freeboard above the flow of the maximum probable flood. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1283 The St. Louis-San Francisco Railway bridge at mile 526.3 is to be raised to provide 3 feet of freeboard above the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost for construction of levees and appurte- nant works, revised in 1946, is $2,917,600, including $133,000 esti- mated cost of the St. Louis-San Francisco bridge alteration. The estimated non-Federal cost for raising the bridge approaches is $67,000. The levees and appurtenant works were authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 157, 77th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) The alteration to the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway bridge was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. In addition to the usual requirements for local cooperation as provided by law, the State of Oklahoma is required by appropriate legislation to assure that the construction of bridges or other works which might adversely affect the flood-carrying capacity of the channel at the locality will not be permitted. Assurances of local cooperation for the original proj- ect were approved by the Secretary of War on August 12, 1943. The Flood Control Act approving alteration of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway bridge requires that local interests shall bear the cost of raising the approaches to the bridge. No assurances of local cooperation for this feature have been furnished to date. Operations and results during the fiscal year.-The project, com- plete except for a few minor items, was accepted by drainage district No. 12, Tulsa County, Okla., on August 7, 1945. The river reached a stage of 15.9 feet, equivalent to a discharge of 156,000 cubic feet per second on April 16, 1947. This stage was approximately 3 feet over the stage at which flooding had occurred previous to construction of the levee. It is estimated that the complete protection provided by the levees prevented $425,000 damages during this high-water period. The cost during the fiscal year was $6,351.46; the expenditures were $6,387.95, all for new work. Condition at end of the fiscal year.-The project as a whole, except raising the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Bridge, is essentially complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $2,780,353.05 and the expenditures were $2,780,039.63, all for new work. Proposed operations.--- he balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $4,560.37, will be applied to accounts payable June 30, 1947, in the amount of $313.42 and the remainder, $4,246.95, will be applied to minor mechanical adjustment and clean-up work. With the expenditure of these funds the project, with the exception of raising the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway bridge, will be com- pleted. No funds will be required for the fiscal year 1949. 1284 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__------------------------_ $2, 780, 353. 05 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_--__-----___----- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------2, 780, 353. 05 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------ 313. 42 Net total expenditures----------------------- 2, 780, 039. 63 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------_ 4, 560. 37 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 2, 784, 600. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work_.--------------- $60, 231. 92 $1, 292, 616. 69 $1, 349, 536. 00 $66, 414. 19 $6, 351. 46 Cost of maintenance-------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ Total expended.....----------------- 61, 639. 84 1, 125, 554. 21 1, 475, 026. 26 501. 69 6, 387. 95 Allotted __ ---------------------- 538, 000. 00 2, 156, 797. 21 68, 600. 00 16, 000. 00- . 3. Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ------------ $10, 948. 32 Gross amount expended---------------- ------------- _ 6, 387. 95 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---------------------__ 4, 560. 37 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-------------------------- 313. 42 Balance available June 30, 1947_-------__ __ ---__-_ -- 4, 246. 95 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 133, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 8. JENKS, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkansas River and Polecat Creek, a tributary of the Arkansas River, in the immediately vicinity of Jenks, Tulsa County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Claremore (Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 7.9 miles of levee along the right bank of the Arkansas River between mile 518 above the mouth of the Arkansas River and mile 514.5, and extends along the left bank of Polecat Creek to high ground. The project provides for the protection of the city of Jenks (population 1,026, 1940 census) as well as 1,370 acres of agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing a freeboard above the flow of the maximum probably flood of 3 feet along Polecat Creek and 1/ feet along the Arkansas River. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $371,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost for lands and damages is $109,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1285 Local cooperatio.--See page 7 for requirements. Local interests' have completed action toward formation of a drainage district, and assurances of local cooperation were approved by the Secretary of War on March 12, 1947. Operations and results during fiscal yea.--Preparation of con- struction plans and specifications was completed by hired labor and construction of the levee and appurtenances by contract was initiated. The cost during the fiscal year was $95,766.95 and the expenditures were $85,080.36, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole was 30 percent complete at the end of the fiscal year. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $122,126.69 and the expenditures were $111,072.37, all for new work. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $152,927.63, and an allotment of $107,000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $259,927.63, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947-_ ____---- $11, 054. 32 New work: Construction of levee and appurtenant improvements, by con- tinuing contract, September 1947 to June 1948---------, 239, 873. 31 Continuation of engineering studies and design, by hired labor, ---- July 1947 to June 1948.__ ---.-------- _ - - 9, 000. 00 Total for all work_ _... _- __---___--___-- -259, 927. 63 With the expenditures of these funds it is estimated that the project will be completed at the end of fiscal year 1948. No funds will be required for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary .Costof new work to June 30, 1947_ --- ___...------------ $122, 126. 69 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ . . . . . ............ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------122, 126. 69 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------11, 054, 32 Net total expenditures_------.-----------_-_-_------ 111, 072. 37 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-----_. _--------- -------- 152, 927. 63 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 264, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ..-.......------------------------ - $4,749.89 $21,609.85 $95,766.95 Cost of maintenance----------- .....------ -------------- -------------- ----------- ---- Total expended-------------------------------- -------------- 3, 592. 81 22, 399. 20 85, 080. 36 Allotted-------------------- ------------- -------------- 14, 500. 00 249, 500. 00 ----------. 1286 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-------------------------- $238, 007. 99 Gross amount expended_ ----------------- ----------------- 85, 080. 36 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__----------------------152, 927. 63 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-------------- $11, 054. 32 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts---------- 146, 372. 21 157, 426. 53 Balance available June 30, 1947_ --------------- ---- -- 4, 498. 90 ___------------.---. Amount allotted in August 1947_ --_-__--- 107, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948.....__... 102, 501. 10 9. FORT GIBSON BOTTOM, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the left banks of the Arkansas and Grand (Neosho) Rivers, immediately south of Fort Gibson, Okla., and 3 miles east of Muskogee, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Muskogee (Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Previous project. The plan of improvement provided for con- struction of two levees of approximately 370 feet and 1.6 miles in length for protection of agricultural lands. For further details see pages 888 and 889 of the Annual Report for 1937. Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 7 miles of levees starting at the edge of Fort Gibson, Okla., on the left bank of the Grand (Neosho) River 2 miles above the mouth and extending in a southwesterly direction to a point op- posite the confluence of the Grand (Neosho) and Arkansas Rivers, thence extending downstream along the left bank of the Arkansas River to mile 452.6 above its mouth, tying into high ground adjacent to Manard Bayou. The present authorized project differs from the pre- viously authorized project in that it provides for a levee grade about 7 feet higher, a continuous levee rather than two short segments, and a compacted earth-fill embankment. The project, as modified, pro- vides for the protection of 3,500 acres of agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing a 11/2 -foot freeboard. above the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $443,500, and the estimated non-Federal cost for lands and damages is $71,300. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944, and is a modification of the previous proj- ect authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or part. Local interests have stated that they are not willing to meet the requirements for the authorized project at this time. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies preliminary to preparation of construction plans and specifications were discontinued pending receipt and approval of assurances of local cooperation. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fisal year.-Initiation of the preparation of FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1287 construction plans and specifications is held in abeyance pending re- ceipt and approval of assurances of local cooperation. The total cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $219.74, all for new work. Proposedoperations.--Therewas no balance unexpended on June 30, 1947. No engineering studies or construction operations are proposed for the fiscal years 1948 and 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 _-_____...__---------_ __ -- $219. 74 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_. ..-.--------- ,-__----------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_------------ 219. 74 Net total expenditures _ __--------------------------------------- 219. 74 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ ------------------- 219. 74 Fiscal year ending June 30-- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .....---------........-------------- -------------- $214.61 $5.13 ............. Cost of maintenance-........ ..-. -. - -. --- . .--.------- Total expended......-------------- -------------- -------------- 214. 61 5.13 ....................... Allotted------------------------ ------------------------ 500. 00 -280.26 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------------------------------------- $443, 280. 26 10. DIRTY CREEK BOTTOM, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Arkan- sas River and Dirty Creek, a tributary of the Arkansas River, in the immediate vicinity of Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Muskogee and San Bois (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 13.2 miles of levee on the right bank of the Arkansas River starting at mile 431.2 above its mouth and extending downstream to the confluence of Dirty Creek and the Arkansas River, thence along the left bank of Dirty Creek to high ground. The project provides for the protection of the city of Webbers Falls (population 486, 1940 census) as well as 5,370 acres of agricultural land, with grade eleva- tion allowing a freeboard above the flow of the maximum probable flood of 1/2 feet along the Arkansas River and 3 feet along Dirty Creek above the backwater effect of the Arkansas River. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $658,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost for lands and damages is $111,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or in part. Formation of a body legally qualified to furnish assurances of local cooperation has been attempted, and, because of protests, was not completed. 1288 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies preliminary to preparation of construction plans and specifications were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $118.08 and the expenditures were $124.17, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Initiation of the preparation of construction plans and specifications is held in abeyance pending re- ceipt and approval of assurances of local cooperation. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $399.55 and the expenditures were $397.83, all for new work. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $40,602.17, will be applied to accounts payable in the amount of $1.72, and the remainder, $40,600.45, will be applied to continuation of engineering studies by hired labor. No construction operations or engineering studies are proposed for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-_ _ ------ - $399. 55 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ .....- _.- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 399. 55 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_ -_-----__.__ ____ - 1. 72 Net total expenditures_------____ -------------- _ 397. 83 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947- ---------- -_---40, 602. 17 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 41, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30-- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work--......----------------- $20.44 .------------- .. $261.03 $118.08 Cost of maintenance ............. ------- --- ------ -------- ------ -- Total expended..................-------------- ---------------------------- 273.66 124.17 Allotted-........---------------- ---------------------------- 41, 000.000. 00 .--.-.-...-.....-....- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___ _-------- ------ ------ $40, 726. 34 Gross amount expended_-------- ---------------- _- ------- 124. 17 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947.----------- __ _ . 40, 602. 17 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947---------------------------- 1. 72 Balance available June 30, 1947 -__-------- _40, --- _------_ 600. 45 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1______-_______._.... . __---------------_ 617, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 11. TUCKER LAKE BOTTOM, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the right bank of the Arkansas River in Le Flore County 71/2 miles south of Sallisaw, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Sallisaw (Okla.) quadrangle, scale i: 125,000.) Ewisting project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 9.4 miles of levee starting at mile 396 above the FLOOD CONTROI--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1289 mouth of the Arkansas River and extending downstream on the right bank to mile 385. The project provides for the protection of 7,090 acres of agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing 11/2 -foot freeboard above the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1947, is $850,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost for lands and damages is $61,800. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or part. Local interests are taking necessary steps toward formation of a body legally qualified to furnish the necessary assurances of local cooperation. Operations and results during fiscal year.--Studies preliminary to preparation of construction plans and specifications were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $110.81 and the expenditures were $112.30, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Initiation of the preparation of construction plans and specifications is held in abeyance pending receipt and approval of assurances of local cooperation. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $484.77 and the expenditures were $483.18, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $32,516.82, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ -__ -__- ___ -____ -______ $1. 59 New work: Continuation of engineering studies and preparation of contract plans and specifications, by hired labor --------------- 32, 514. 82 Total for all work----------------------------------- 32, 516. 41 The additional sum of $817,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for completion of the project. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___-____________ _________ $484. 77 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ - - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ 484. 77 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_------___________________ 1. 59 Net total expenditures -- -___ _--------------_-_- 483. 18 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-----_----------- -_____ 32, 516. 82 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947--------------33, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---- ....- .. . -............. --.--.. .... $30.65 $343.31 $110.81 Cost of maintenance -------- -------------- ---------------------------- -------------- -- --- Total expended-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- 370.88 112.30 ------------------- Allotted--.........--------- ------------- 33,000.00 -- 1290 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946----------------------------_ $32, 629. 12 Gross amount expended-------------------------------------....... 112. 30 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_----- -------- ___- 32, 516. 82 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------------------- 1. 59 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------------- 32, 515. 23 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1- -------------------------------------- 817, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 ------------------------------------ 817, 000. 00 * Exclusive of available funds. 12. BRADEN BOTTOM, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the right bank of the Arkansas River in LeFlore County, Okla., 12 miles southwest of Fort Smith, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Sallisaw (Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 5.6 miles of levee starting at high ground at mile 375.5 above the mouth of the Arkansas River and extending down- stream on the right bank to high ground opposite mile 371.4. The project provides for the protection of 2,840 acres of agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing 1/2-foot freeboard above the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1947, is $304,000, and the esti- mated non-Federal cost for lands and damages is $33,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met; however, local interests are taking steps to form a conservancy district to furnish assurances of local cooperation. Operationsandresults during fiscal year.-Preparationof plans and specifications was completed. The cost during the fiscal year was $120.80 and the expenditures were $172.61, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Construction plans and specifica- tions are complete. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $13,242.04 and the expenditures were $13,240.21, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $7,- 759.79, and an allotment of $8,000 for fiscal year 1948, a total of $15,759.79, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------------------- $1. 83 New work: Completion of engineering studies and preparation of con- tract plans and specifications, by hired labor- 15, 757. 96 Total for all work ------------------------------------ 15, 795.79 FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1291 The additional sum of $275,000 can be profitably expended for new work during the fiscal year 1949 for construction of the project by contract. With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_-----------------------------$13, 242. 04 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ------------ 13, 242. 04 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------- 1. 83 Net total expenditures ___ - 13, 240. 21 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_---------------------------- 7, 759. 79 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- 21, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work........-------..........--------------..-----...-------...... $93.35 $13,027.89 $120.80 Cost of maintenance----------- -------------- -------------------------- --------------------------- "Total expended___.. __-..-. __-- ----------- --... 51. 83 13, 015.77 172. 61 Allotted ---------------------------------------- 21,000.00- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ---------------------------- $7, 932. 40 Gross amount expended ----------------------------------- -- 172. 61 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_------------------ 7,759. 79 ----- Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-------- 1. 83 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------------- 7, 757. 96 Amount allotted in August 1947_-------------------------- 8,000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948--------- 15, 757. 96 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - existing project ____ _ _ 275, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1---------_ _-_-___-- . 275, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 13. BIG SKIN BAYOU-CAMP CREEK BOTTOM, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by :this project is located on the left bank of the Arkansas River in Sequoyah County, Okla., 7 miles south- west of Fort Smith, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Fort Smith (Ark. and Okla.) and Sallisaw (Okla.) quadrangles scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 9.7 miles of levee on the left bank of the Arkansas River starting opposite mile 377 and extending along Big Skin Bayou to its mouth at mile 376 thence downstream to Camp Creek, mile 366. The project provides for the protection of 5,970 acres of agricultural 1292 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 land, with grade elevation allowing a 11/-foot freeboard above the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost revised in 1946, is $556,000 and the estimated non-Federal cost for lands and damages is $73,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or in part; however, local interests have asserted their willingness to cooperate with the authorized project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies preliminary to preparation of construction plans and specifications were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $21.71 and the expenditures were $18.63, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Initiation of the preparation of construction plans and specifications is held in abeyance pending re- ceipt and approval of assurances of local cooperation. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $162.52 and the ex- penditures were $162.16, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $29,837.84, will be applied to accounts payable in the amount of $0.36, and the remainder, $29,837.48, will be applied to continuation of en- gineering studies by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948. No con- struction operations or engineering studies are proposed for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ $162. 52 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 162. 52 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------- . 36 Net total expenditures ---------------------------------- 162. 16 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947___ ______-_____29, 837. 84 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------------- 30, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work__________.... __----------------------------- $48. 51 $92. 30 $21.71 Cost of maintenance ............ . - Total expended ______-------------__ -- -__-_...... _ -- _-- 44. 83 98. 70 18.63 Allotted......------ ---------------- ------------ -------.......... 30, 000. 00 ...... . FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1293 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946----------------------------_ -- $29, 856. 47 Gross amount expended_-------------------------------------- 18. 63 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------------------- 29, 837. 84 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 ---------------. 36 Balance available June 30, 1947---------------------- --- 29, 837. 48 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1---------------------------------- 526, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 14. MOFFET BOTTOM, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the left bank of the Arkansas River in Sequoyah County, Okla., directly across the river and west of Fort Smith, Ark. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Fort Smith (Ark. and Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of about 13.2 miles of levee on the left bank of the Arkansas River, extending from Camp Creek, mile 365.9 above the mouth of the Arkansas River, downstream to Garrison Creek, opposite mile 358.8. The project provides for the protection of 6,720 acres of agricultural land, with grade elevation allowing a 11/2-foot freeboard above the maximum probable flood. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $1,424,400, and the estimated non-Federal cost is $115,600. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved December 22, 1944. (See H. Doc. 447, 78th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or in part; however, local interests have asserted their willingness to cooperate with the authorized project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies preliminary to preparation of construction plans and specifications were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $199.49 and the expenditures were $186.99, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Initiation of the preparation of construction plans and specifications is held in abeyance pending re- ceipt and approval of assurances of local cooperation. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $10,701.35 and the ex- penditures were $10,698.22, all for new work. Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended June 30, 1947, $19,- 301.78, will be applied to accounts payable in the amount of $3.13 and the remainder, $19,298.65, will be applied to continuation of engineer- ing studies, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948. No construction operations or engineering studies are proposed for the fiscal year 1949. 766707--48--pt. 1, vol. 1--82 1294 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ _______ $10, 701. 35 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ..---------- 10, 701. 35 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--_ - -___--- _ _- _- - ----- 3. 13 Net total expenditures_--- -____---------__ ___---10, 698. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ - ---- __-------------- 19, 301. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------_ 30, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of~aew work_...----.-----------_ _ -------------- ____ - $267.42 $10, 234. 44 $199. 49 Cost of m aintenance-..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expended-------.-------- - -- ----- ----..--------- 301.69 10, 209. 54 186.99 Allotted------................----- ------------------------ 30, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946----------------------------- $19, 488. 77 Gross amount expended_------___ _____-____-__-_ -- 186. 99 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ --------------- _ 19, 301. 78 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-___--1 1 11111 11111 3. 13 Balance available June 30, 1947_ .----.----- __--...---19, 298. 65 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1-_- - - - - - - ___ - - - _ ___- - - - - - - - - - - - 1, 394, 400. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 15. OPTIMA RESERVOIR, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The Optima dam site is located on the North Canadian River about 623 miles above its confluence with the South Canadian River and about 41/2 miles northeast of Hardesty, Texas County, Okla. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and irrigation in the North Canadian River Basin, Arkansas River watershed, by construction of an earth-fill dam 10,800 feet long and rising 80 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 100,000 acre-feet for flood control, 70,000 acre-feet for irrigation and 90,000 acre-feet for sedimentation reserve. The permanent pool would also be used for recreational and wildlife pres- ervation purposes. A concrete gate-controlled spillway in the right abutment will provide for the passage of flood flows into the valley below. The outlet works will consist of three 36-inch low-flow control pipes. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $9,888,000 for construction, and $696,000 for lands, damages and relocations, a total $10,584,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) The present Optima dam site is an alternate site located approximately FLOOD CONTROL---TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1295 15 miles downstream from the one previously considered in the project document. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $958.43 and the expenditures were $944.44, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparationof detailed plans was about 16 percent completed. The total cost and expenditures to the end of the fiscal year were $24,557.10, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $442,90, will be applied to continuation of engineering studies by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948. No construction operations or engineering studies are proposed for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ --------------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ _ _ - $24, 557. 10 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 24, 557. 10 Net total expenditures-------------------------- 24, 557. 10 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-- .-------------- _ -442. 90 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 -------------- 25, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ........ ------------------_ _ _-------..--.-$15, 015.21 $8, 583.46 $958. 43 Cost of maintenance .... Total expended----------- -------------- -------------- 14, 773.37 8, 839. 29 944. 44 Allotted................----------------- ---------------------------- 25, 000. 00 ... Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ -- ___-----______ _- _ $1, 387. 34 Gross amount expended_. __-------_------------_ -_ 944. 44 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947---_---------------_ _ 442. 90 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_-___ ____ _____-------__-_-- 10, 559, 000 aExclusive of available funds. 16. FORT SUPPLY RESERVOIR, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-FortSupply Reservoir is located on Wolf Creek, a tribu- tary of the North Canadian River, about 12 miles northwest of Wood- ward, Woodward County, Okla. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in a portion of the North Canadian River Basin, in the Ar- kansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by the construction of an earth- 1296 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 fill dam 11,325 feet long at the top, rising 81.5 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 102,000 acre-feet for flood control and 16,000 acre-feet for a permanent pool for recreation and preservation of wildlife. The outlet works, consisting of a semi- elliptical conduit with an area approximately equivalent to a circular section 17.7 feet in diameter, controlled by three 71/2- by 16-foot verti- cal-lift gates, and a stilling basin, are located in the left abutment. A concrete chute-type spillway, approximately 800 feet long and 540 feet wide, controlled by a concrete weir at the upstream end and terminating in a stilling basin, provides for the passage of flood flows around the left end of the dam into the river valley below. The reservoir controls practically the entire drainage area of Wolf Creek and is operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $7,319,000 for construction and $216,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $7,535,500. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Additional landscaping, improvement of surface run-off facilities, and minor clean-up work were continued by hired labor. Miscellaneous ordinary repairs were made and the structures were operated and maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. Preparation of plans and specifica- tions for the initial recreational development was completed and con- struction of these facilities was initiated. During the period May 15 to 22,1947, approximately 28,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage were utilized, raising the pool elevation from 1992.9 to 2009.5 feet and result- ing in a reduction in stage of 1.5 feet in the North Canadian River at Woodward, Okla. The cost during the fiscal year was $16,547.64 for new work and $34,585.94 for maintenance; which excludes $1,006.18 representing an increase in undistributed cost during the year. The expenditures were $18,694.88 for new work and $34,291.52 for maintenance, all from regular funds. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is essentially complete and is in operation. The work remaining to complete the project consists of minor landscaping, improvement of surface run-off facilities, minor clean-up work and recreational development. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $7,390,- 600.16, of which $7,303,562.45 was from regular funds and $87,037.71 from Emergency Relief funds; the total cost of maintenance was $140,119.40, all from regular funds. The expenditures for new work to the end of the fiscal year were $7,304,679.77 regular funds and $87,037.71 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $7,391,717.48; the expenditures for maintenance were $138,- 301.42, all from regular funds. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $33,981.10, and accounts receivable, $141.65, a total of $34,122.75, and FLOOD CONTROL---TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1297 an allotment of $55,000 for maintenance, made in fiscal year 1948, a total of $89,122.75, will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------------- $2, 777. 43 New work: Recreational development, by hired labor- ------- $27, 282. 52 Miscellaneous work, including landscaping and im- provement of the control area, by hired labor .. 4, 062. 80 Total for new work____-- __________--------------_ 31, 345. 32 Maintenance: Operation of completed project-------------------_9, 000. 00 Ordinary repairs__-_ 40, 000. 00 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies------ 6, 000. 00 - Total for maintenance__________________-- ____ 55, 000. 00 Total for all work _------------------------_----- 89, 122. 75 The additional sum of $126,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Access roads, parking areas, picnic facilities, landscape and public health and safety facilities by hired labor .... $20, 000 Construction of repair shop, warehouse, and materials storage facilities, by contract.-------------------- 50, 000 Total for new work_ .------------------------------- $70, 000 Maintenance by hired labor: Operation of completed project__ ------ __- _--- _ 9, 400 Ordinary repairs___-- ------------- -_____40, 600 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies----------- 6, 000 Total for maintenance ----------------------------------- .... 56, 000 Total for all work_- ------ _-__.-------------------- 126, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project w~ill be essentially completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary of new work to June 30, 1947_--------------------- $7, 390, 600. 16 -Cost Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_--__ _______---- __ - 140, 119. 40 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 7, 530, 719. 56 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_- -- _____---------___ 1, 935. 12 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_--- --- - ----- ----- 7, 532, 654. 68 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_- ------ _-- 141. 65 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947-------------- ------ 7, 532, 796. 33' lMinus accounts payable June 30, 1947.... -------------- _ - 2, 777. 43 Net total expenditures_----------------------------- 7, 530, 018. 90 7 U _ nexpended balance June 30, 1947_ ------------------ -- - 33, 981. 10 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 7, 564, 000. 00 1298 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work--------------................. $181,280. 54 $27,913.63 $11,498. 18 $10, 156. 65 $16,547. 64 Cost of maintenance..--......---------- 17, 759. 15 41, 980. 98 20, 259. 87 25, 533. 46 34, 585. 94 Total cost ----------------- 199, 039. 69 69, 894. 61 31, 758. 05 35, 690. 11 51, 133. 58 Total expended----------------................... 195, 493. 82 75, 378. 91 34, 373. 26 32, 411. 32 52, 986. 40 ....--- Allotted---- --------------- 30, 000. 00 -235, 000. 00 5, 000.00 55,000.00 --.. --- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__ $86, 967. 50 Gross amount expended___- ---- _________ $53, 075. 66 Less reimbursed expenditures -------------------- - 89. 26 52, 986. 40 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ 33, 981. 10 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------------$2, 777. 43 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-. 956. 20 3, 733. 63 Balance available June 30, 1947----------------------- 30, 247. 47 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947--------------------------- 141. 65 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947- 30, 389. 12 Amount allotted in August 1947----------------------------- 55, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ------- 85, 389. 12 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project '---------------------_ 70, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1--------------------------------------- 70, 000. 00 For maintenance 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56, 000. 00 Total ------------------------------------------- _ 126, 000. 00 I Exclusive of availablefunds. 17. CANTON RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-CantonReservoir is located on the North Canadian River about 394 miles above its mouth and about 3 miles north of Canton, Blaine County, Okla. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in a portion of the North Canadian River Basin, in the Arkan- *sas River watershed in Oklahoma, by construction of an earth-fill dam 15,100 feet long at the top, rising 68 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 240,000 acre-feet for flood control and 150,000 acre-feet for conservation of water and siltation reserve. Of the conservation storage, 69,000 acre-feet is allocated for future irrigation. The outlet works will consist of three 7- by 12-foot gated sluices through the spillway weir. A concrete spillway, con- FLOOD CONTROL- ULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1299 trolled by sixteen 40- by 25-foot gates on the weir crest, will provide for the passage of flood flows around the right end of the dam into the river valley below. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1947, are $9,120,000 for construction and $910,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $10,030,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938. (See H. Doc. 569, 75th Cong., 3d sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Constructionof spillway and embankment by contract was continued. Clearing of reservoir area, and relocation of telephone lines and cemeteries in reservoir area by contract were initiated. Features constructed under previous con- tract were maintained in a serviceable condition throughout the year. Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area was con- tinued. Detailed planning for relocations and recreational features was continued. Planning for recreational development was initiated. The cost during the fiscal year was $4,236,287.08 for new work, which includes $172.81 representing a decrease in undistributed costs, and the expenditures were $3,994,766.55. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is 69.5 percent complete. A major portion of the embankment and spillway is complete. The work remaining consists of completion of the em- bankment, spillway and outlet works, completion of acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area, relocation of highways, utilities, and cemeteries, construction of operators' quarters, comple- tion of clearing in the reservoir area, landscaping, and construction of the recreational development. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $7,271,566.43 and the expenditures were $6,975,884.49, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $296,090.51, accounts receivable, $29,836.09, and $1,850,000 allotted- during fiscal year 1948, a total of $2,175,926.60, will be applied as follows : Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ------------------------------ $325, 926. 60 New work: Continuation of construction of dam and appurtenant works, by contract_ ------------------------------------- 1, 290, 344. 83 Recreational development ------------------------------ 252, 600. 00' Completion of acquisition of land in reservoir area by hired labor, July to December 1947-------------------__ 23, 486. 79 Relocations of telephone lines, county roads, and cemeteries in reservoir area, by contracts ------------------------- 125, 833. 75 Clearing of reservoir area, by continuing contract, February to June 1948_ --------------------------------------- 68, 069. 20 Engineering design and studies by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948 ----------------------------------------- 89, 665. 43 Total ----------------------------------------- 2, 175, 926. 60) 1300 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 The additional sum of $1,033,825 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Completion of construction of dam and appurtenant works, by contract___ - - ------------------- $832, 025 Engineering design and studies, by hired labor------- 10, 000 Recreational development-------------------------66, 000 Total for new work----------------------------------- $908, 025 Maintenance by hired labor: Operation of project_-- - - ---------- __----_ 16, 400 Ordinary repairs_--------------------------------_ 69,400 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies------- .- 40, 000 Total for maintenance_- _ -__---- - -___ _ _-_____-- 125, 800 Total for all work----------------------------- 1, 033, 825 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be essentially completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__________________--______ $7, 271, 566. 43 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_____ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------7, 271, 566. 43 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_ --- __ --- __-__- -__ 408. 57 Net total cost to June 30, 1947___ _ - -- ______- 7, 271, 975. 00 Plus accounts redeivable June 30, 1947 ------------------------ 29, 836. 09 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947--------------------- 7, 301, 811. 09 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 325, 926. 60 Net total expenditures____----------------------------- 6, 975, 884. 49 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-------------------------- 296, 090. 51 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------7, 271, 975. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946, 1947 Cost of new work.......--------------.. $591,133.87 $22, 044. 77 $229, 547. 29 $448, 526. 38 $4, 236, 287. 08 Cost of maintenance -------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- --- Total expended.........---------------- 600, 756. 98 21, 908. 22 227, 978. 82 396, 841. 19 3, 994, 766. 55 Allotted- ..--------------------- 2,800,000.00 -300, 000. 00 68,000. 00 4, 250, 000. 00 400, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_______ __-----_______---$3, 890, 857. 06 Amount allotted during fiscal year____-----_ ___--__---- 400, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----__-____________ 4, 290, 857. 06 Gross amount expended_--------------------$3, 995, 925. 63 Less reimbursed expenditures--------------1, 159. 08 3, 994, 766. 55 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 296, 090. 51 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------- $325, 926. 60 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 19, 163. 71 345, 090. 31 Balance available June 30, 1947- -------- -- -48, 999. 80 FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1301 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ ----------- ------- _ $29, 836. 09 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947--------- -19, 163. 71 Amount allotted in August 1947___ ____ -____-__--- -1, 850, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948- ---- _ 1, 830, 836. 29 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1____-_____ ......-- ___ ___ _ 908, 025. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1 908, 025. 00 - - - ___- - - - - -- -- -- - - For maintenance 1 _______ 125, 800. 0a Total--------------_ ---------------------------- , 033, 825. 0f Exclusive of available funds. 18. OKLAHOMA CITY FLOODWAY, NORTH CANADIAN RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the North Canadian River at Oklahoma City, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map, Chickasha, Okla., quadrangle, scale 1 : 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for construc- tion of 13.58 miles of levees along both banks of the North Canadian River. In vicinity of several small creeks entering the river, the levees will extend up these streams to high ground, thus permitting uninterrupted discharge to the river. Drainage structures with flood gates will be placed through the levees in low areas and at existing ditches to facilitate interior drainage. Sufficient openings will be provided in seven railroad and three highway bridges to eliminate obstructions to flows in the floodway. The left bank levee will extend from mile 272.3, about one-half mile west of May Avenue, to mile 263.8, 1 mile east of Eastern Avenue. The right bank levee will extend from mile 271.2, near Pennsylvania Avenue, to mile 263, about 2 miles east of Eastern Avenue. Only minor changes are to be made to the existing channel. The average height of the levees will be 7.5 feet, and 4 feet of freeboard is provided for the maximum flood of record, assuming that the authorized Canton (under construction), Fort Supply (essentially completed), and Optima Reservoirs are in opera- tion. The project provides for protection of approximately 4,000 acres of highly developed urban and industrial property that would not be fully protected by the authorized reservoirs. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1947, is $3,265,000 and the non-Federal cost is $1,250,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. (See H. Doc. 572, 79th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or part; however local interests have recently indicated an urgent desire for flood protection to Oklahoma City and have asserted their willingness to cooperate in the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. 1302 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Conditionat end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or expend- itures to date. Proposed operations.--An allotment of $25,000 inade for fiscal year 1948 will be expended for engineering studies. The sum of $1,100,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Engineering studies and preparation of detailed plans and construc- tion plans and specifications ____________________ - ___- __ $100, 000 Construction of floodway, by continuing contract ------------------ 500, 000 Relocations of railroads, by continuing contracts ------------------ 500, 000 Total for all work_-__.-..... ---- ________- 1____ -_1, 100, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be 34 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947____ __ ____.... _ ..... .__ 'Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__........__.._... ---------.._ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947__. .... .-----.... Net total expenditures__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947.__......... _ _ _ _ .. _ -- - __--...-- . Amount allotted in August 1947-_ ___ ----------------- $25, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------------ ----- 25, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ----------------------------- ---------------- $3, 240, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1------------------------------------- 1, 100, 000 1Exclusive of available funds. 19. CHEROKEE, SALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The work covered by this project is located on Cotton- "wood Canyon, a tributary of the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River, in the immediate vicinity of Cherokee, Okla. (See sectional aero- nautical chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for levees ,and other work in connection with a floodway which will divert flows -of Cottonwood Canyon away from Cherokee. The south wing levee will begin at high ground southwest of Cherokee and will extend north and east for approximately 21/2 miles where it will approach the north wing levee and the floodway will begin. The north wing levee will begin at high ground northwest of Cherokee and will extend south and east for approximately 21/2 miles to the head of the floodway. The leveed floodway, about 3 miles in length and 300 feet in width center to center of levees, will carry flood flows east to the Great Salt Plains. A concrete-lined drop structure, 293 feet long, 171 feet wide at the weir crest, and 220 feet center to center of levees, will be provided near the upstream end of the floodway, upstream from the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway bridge crossing the floodway. The total length of levees provided is 11.5 miles, with grade elevations for the south FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1303 'and north levees of 3 and 1 feet, respectively, above the height of the confined flow of the maximum flood of record on Cottonwood Canyon. The estimated Federal cost, revised in 1946, is $926,000, and the estimated non-Federal cost is $111,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 480, 76th Cong., 2d sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.--See page 7 for requirements. To date these conditions have not been met, either in whole or part; however, local interests have asserted their willingness to cooperate with the author- ized project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Studies preliminary to preparation of construction plans and specifications were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $2,533.65 and the expenditures were $2,546.42, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.--Initiation of the preparation of construction plans and specifications is held in abeyance pending receipt and approval of formal assurances of local cooperation. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $27,947.48 and the expenditures were $27,947.48, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $34,052.52, will be applied to continuation of engineering studies by hired labor during fiscal year 1948. No construction operations or engineering studies are proposed for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _.-.....-.....----.------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ .... . _._.. ----. $27, 947. 48 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-_- 27, 947. 48 Net total expenditures _---------------------------.--.- 27, 947. 48 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 --------------------------- 34, 052. 52 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 62, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 .... . - Cost of new work_-- ------------ $1, 193. 05 $20, 570.24 $3,650.54 $2,533.65 Cost of maintenance.......--- ---- -------- -------------- --------------------------- ------------- - Total expended...... ------------------ _ 1, 130. 50 20, 626. 65 3, 643. 91 2, 546. 42 Allotted...---..---------------------- $35, 000 -------------- 40, 000. 00 -13, 000. 00 ....... _... Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__-----------------......-..- $36, 598. 94 Gross amount expended_-------------------____----------- 2, 546. 42 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947._.. -------------------- 34, 052. 52 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project '------,. . .,_..... ..--- - . 864, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 1304 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 20. GREAT SALT PLAINS RESERVOIR, SALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER, OKLA. Location.-Great Salt Plains Reservoir is located on the Salt Fork of the Arkansas River 93.5 miles above its mouth, and about 12 miles east of Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Okla. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Wichita sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Salt Fork Valley in the Arkansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by construction of an earth-fill dam 5,700 feet long, rising 68.5 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 259,000 acre-feet for flood control and 58,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation, and preservation of wildlife. A concrete cascade- type spillway approximately 800 feet long and 338 feet wide, con- taining three gravity-type concrete weirs, provides for the passage of flood flows around the right end of the dam into the river valley below. The outlet works consist of four ungated 10- by 12-foot con- duits thorugh the center section of the upper weir. The reservoir is operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $4,370,000 for construction and $472,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $4,842,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Additional landscaping, improvement of surface run-off facilities, and minor clean-up work was continued by hired labor. Miscellaneous ordinary repairs were made and the structures were operated and maintained in a service- able condition throughout the year. A master plan for recreational facilities was completed, and studies of that feature are continuing. During the period April 8 to 15, 1947, approximately 57,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage were utilized, raising the pool elevation to 1,129.4 feet and resulting in a reduction of stage of approximately one-half foot at Tonkawa, Okla. The cost during the fiscal year was $11,913.76 for new work and $35,543.49 for maintenance; the expenditures were $15,974.70 for new work and $37,689.57 for maintenance. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is essen- tially complete and is in operation. The work remaining to complete the project consists of minor landscaping, improvement of surface run-off facilities, minor clean-up work, and recreational development. The total cost of new work to the end of the fiscal year was $4,484,- 641.38, of which $4,459,897.79 was from regular funds and $24,743.59 from Emergency Relief funds; the total cost of maintenance was $170,500, all from regular funds. The expenditures for new work to the end of the fiscal year were $4,458,138.47 regular funds and $24,- 743.59 Emergency Relief funds, a total of $4,482,882.06; the expendi- tures for maintenance were $170,071.77, all from regular funds. FLOOD CONTROL---TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1305 Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $2,546.17, and an allotment of $58,000 of maintenance funds made in fiscal year 1948, a total of $60,546.17 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947_ _--- - __--------------_ $2, 187. 55 New work: Continuation of engineering studies for recreational development --------------------------------------------- 358. 62 Maintenance by hired labor: Operation of completed project------------------$8, 500. 00 Ordinary repairs___----------------------__ 42, 500. 00 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies_____ 7, 000. 00 Total for maintenance_____________-__________ _ 58, 000. 00 Total for all work ________----------------------------------- 60, 546. 17 The additional sum of $339,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Continuation of engineering studies for recreational development by hired labor___------------ - -$20, 000 Recreational development by hired labor------------- 255, 000 Total new work -------------------------------------- $275, 000 Maintenance by hired labor: Operation of completed project------------- --------- 9, 400 Ordinary repairs________ 47, 600 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies----------7, 000 Total for maintenance --------------------------------- - 64, 000 Total for all work __------- ------------------------------ 339, 000 With the expenditure of funds shown above for new work, the project will be completed except for recreational development. The recreational development will be about 77 percent complete at the close of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ --- _________--___-$4, 484, 641. 38 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947 ----------------- 170, 500. 00 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947- ---- - 4, 655, 141. 38 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947____----_ -------- 2, 187. 55 Net total expenditures _ ---- . _ 4, 652, 953. 83 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947__- -------------------- 2, 546. 17 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------4, 655, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 ,Cost of new work - -_,_ . $90, 440. 14 $9, 468. 12 $8, 881. 97 $160,149. 89 $11, 913. 76 -Cost of maintenance . ....--------------. 26, 450. 12 44, 641.83 23, 187. 76 29, 456. 51 35, 543. 49 Total cost.. 116, 890. 26 .....---------------- 54, 109. 95 32, 069. 73 189, 606.40 47, 457.25 Total expended_____-.------------ 112, 610. 18 52, 916. 92 32, 434. 46 182, 072. 76 53, 664. 27 Allotted__-.-------------------- 30, . 000.00 -- - - 50,000.00 35,000. 00 1306 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_ ----------------- -------- $56, 210. 44- Gross amount expended_ .------------------ $53, 695. 84 Less reimbursed expenditures --- -------------- 31. 57 53, 664. 2T Balance unexpended June 30, 1947.... --------------------- 2, 546. 17 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947- --------.-- $2, 187. 55 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts........ 6. 41 2, 193. 96, Balance available June 30, 1947_--------------------_ 352. 21 Amount allotted in August 1947_------------------------- _ 58, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948....... _ 58, 352. 21 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ___-___________________------- _---- 357, 000. 00, Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1_------------------------------------ 275, 000. 00( For maintenance 1_ ___-__-__--______________ ----- _ 64, 000. 00 Total--------------------------------------------- 339, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 21. POLECAT CREEK, OKLA. (HEYBURN RESERVOIR AND OHANNEL IMPROVEMENT) Location. -Polecat Creek is a minor tributary to the Arkansas River near Sapulpa, Creek County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Nuyaka, Hominy, and Claremore, Okla., quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood protection in the Polecat Creek Valley by means of a reservoir at mile 48.6, near Heyburn, Okla., and channel improvements at Sapulpa on Rock Creek, its major tributary, and on Polecat Creek below the mouth of Rock Creek. The Heyburn Dam will be an earth-fill struc- ture 2,600 feet long and rising 63 feet above the valley floor with the reservoir providing a storage capacity of 49,000 acre-feet for flood control and 10,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation and preservation of wildlife. An uncontrolled, vertical-shaft spillway with four twin units will provide for the passage of flood flows into the river below. An auxiliary spillway will be provided for extremely high flood flows. The channel of Rock Creek from mile 4.4 to the mouth will be cleared by removal of debris and about 1.3 miles of this length will be deep- ened. A new bridge will be provided at the United States Highway No. 75 crossing. The channel of Polecat Creek will be cleared from the mouth of Rock Creek, mile 21.2, to the Arkansas River. The im- provements will provide a high degree of protection to 12,540 acres of urban and rural land in the Polecat and Rock Creek Valleys. The estimated Federal first cost for the existing project, revised in 1946, is $1,940,000 for construction and $360,000 for lands, damages and relocations in the Heyburn Reservoir area, a total of $2,300,000. In addition, it is estimated that the cost of recreational development of Heyburn Reservoir would be $100,000, making the total Federal cost $2,400,000. The estimated non-Federal first cost is $73,000. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1307 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperatzon.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies to the Heyburn Reservoir. See page 7 for requirements of local cooperation of the channel improvements. To date the latter requirements have not been met, either in whole or in part; however, local interests have recently indicated an urgent desire for flood protection in the Polecat Creek Valley and have asserted their willingness to cooperate in the project. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Confdition at end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or ex- penditures to date. Proposed operations.-An allotment of $900,000 for the fiscal year 1948 will be applied as follows: Initiation of construction of a portion of the earth embankment, spill- way excavation, and miscellaneous work, by continuing contract__ $790, 000 Relocation of highways and utilities, by continuing contract, July 1947 to June 1948_----------- ------------------- --------------- 25, 000 Initiation of land acquisition, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948__ 25, 000 Initiation of engineering studies and investigations by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948 ------------------------------- __ _ -_ 60, 000 Total for all work___--- - ------------- -- _-_- -___ 900, 000 The additional sum of $750,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continuation of construction of dam and appurtenant structures, by continuing contract--------------------------------------$410, 000 Acquisition of lands in reservoir area, by hired labor---------------175, 000 Relocation of highways and utilities, by continuing contract------- 135, 000 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations, by hired labor- 30, 000 Total for all work- __---------------- ---------------.- 750, 000 With the expenditure of funds shown above for new work, the project will be about 73 percent completed at the end of fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947___ Net total expenditures_ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ Amount allotted in August 1947- ___---__-_--,__- --- $900, 000 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ----------------- 900, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project ---- -------------------------- --------- 1, 500, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 1- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 750, 000 30, 1949, for new work -------- _____ 1Exclusive of available funds. 1308 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 22. FALL RIVER RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, KANS. Location.-The Fall River dam site is located on the Fall River about 54 miles above its confluence with the Verdigris River and about 4 miles northwest of Fall River, Greenwood County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Eureka (Kans.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Emisting project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and pollution abatement in the Verdigris River Basin, Arkan- sas River watershed, by construction of an earth-fill dam about 6,000 feet long and rising 66 feet above the valley floor with a reservoir pro- viding for the storage of 236,000 acre-feet for flood control and 27,000 acre-feet for water supply, pollution abatement, siltation, recreation, and preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by eight 50- by 25-foot gates on the weir crest, will provide for passage of flood flows into the river valley below. The outlet works will con- sist of seven 5- by 8.5-foot gated sluices through the spillway weir. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the comprehensive reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $8,565,000 for con- struction and $1,935,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total ,of $10,500,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 440, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of dam and appurtenant works by contract was continued. Land acquisition and planning for relocations in reservoir area was continued. Plan- ning for recreational development was initiated. The cost during the fiscal year was $2,799,303.47 for new work, which includes $408.63 representing a decrease in undistributed costs, and the expenditures were $2,523,911.98. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is 26.2 per- cent complete. Construction of dam and appurtenant works was in progress. Land acquisition and planning for relocations in the reser- voir area was in progress. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of the dam and appurtenant works, acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area, relocation of highways and utilities, clearing of the reservoir area and construction of recreational facilities. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $3,042,198.30, and the expenditures were $2,749,364.60, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $323,135.40, accounts receivable, $3,297.86, and an allotment of $2,900,- 000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $3,226,433.26 will be applied as follows: FLOOD CONTROI-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1309 Accounts payable, June 30, 1947------------_ - - _ $296, 291. 09 New work: Continuation of construction of dam and appurtenances, by contract, July 1947 to June 1948_________________ 2,286, 366. 48 Completion of relocations in dam and reservoir areas, by contracts, July 1947 to June 1948----------------------208, 775. 69 Clearing of reservoir area, by continuing contract, July 1947 to June 1948______________________________ ______ 62, 700. 00 Continuation of land acquisition, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948_ 287, 300. 00 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948_ -_ 85, 000. 00 Total for all work -- _.-__________ - __---- 3, 226, 433. 26 The additional sum of $4,527,500, including $346,200 for recreational development, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949, for new work as follows: Completion of construction of dam and appurtenant structures by continuing contract____________-______-______ $3, 286, 276 Clearing of reservoir area by continuing contract 130, 600 ----------------- Acquisition of lands in reservoir area by hired labor 697, 637 --------------- Completion of engineering studies and designs by hired labor------ 66, 787 Recreational development of reservoir area_--------------------- 346, 200 Total for all work----------------------- ------------ 4, 527, 500 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 ___----_______--___ $3, 042, 198.30 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------- - ------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 3,042, 198. 30 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947____________ ___-______159. 53 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_ ------------------- 3, 042, 357. 83 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947---------- --------- 3, 297. 86 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947----------------- --- 3, 045, 655. 69 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 _ _ _ __ _ ------ 296, 291. 09 Net total expenditures_---------------_ 2, 749, 364. 60 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_------- - -- _-------_ 323, 135. 40 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 3, 072, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work........ ..----------------- $3. 09 $9, 472. 09 $79, 253. 18 $109, 532. 97 $2, 799, 303. 47 Cost ofmaintenance .----- --. ----------- .-----------.--- --- .--------- -- -------- Total expended ... __-_---_ _ - 40. 54 9, 405. 75 86, 447. 72 84, 966. 56 2, 523, 911. 98 Allotted ----------------------- 50, 000.00 -- 72,500.00 2, 800,000.00 100, 000.00 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1- 83 1310 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__-- - -___-------- $2, 747, 047. 38 Amount allotted during fiscal year_----- _ 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for________________ ___-- _ 2, 847, 047. 38 Gross amount expended ------------------- $2, 524, 035. 77 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------ 123. 79 2, 523, 911. 98 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_ __ -- _____--- 323, 135. 40 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947_-....... _ . 296, 291. 09 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts 128, 932. 25 425, 223. 34 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------ - 102, 087. 94 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_ - ______-__ __-- 3, 297. 86 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947--------- -98, 790. 08 Amount allotted in August 1947--______---- -- ------- 2, 900, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ----- 2, 801, 209. 92 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 ___4, 527, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 _____ _ ___ 4, 527, 500. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 23. TORONTO RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, KANS. Location.-The Toronto dam site is located on the Verdigris River about 271.5 miles above its mouth and 4 miles east of Toronto, Wood- son County, Kans. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Fredonia, Kans., quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Ea istng project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control and water conservation in the Verdigris River Basin by con- struction of an earth-fill dam about 3,400 feet long, with a maximum height of 85 feet above the stream bed. The spillway and control works will be combined in a concrete structure located near the right abutment of the dam. The reservoir will have a total capacity of 195,000 acre-feet of which 171,000 acre-feet will be for flood control and 24,000 acre-feet for water supply, pollution abatement, siltation, recreation and preservation of fish and wildlife. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the comprehensive reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1947 are $7,400,000 for construction and $4,100,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $11,500,000. The project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved 18 August 1941. (See H. Doc. 440, 76th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.--Preparationof construc- tion plans and specifications and other engineering studies for flood- control features were continued by hired labor. The cost during the fiscal year was $4,827.66 and the expenditures were $6,103.86, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparation of construction plans and specifications was in progress. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1311 The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $88,398.65, and the expenditures were $87,235.02, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $82,764.98, will be expended as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------------- $1, 163. 63 New work: Continue preparation of construction plans and specifica- tions and other engineering studies- .-.. ----------- ___ 81, 601. 35 Total for all work----------------------------------- 82, 764. 98 The additional sum of $1,750,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continuation of design, by hired labor--------------------------$75, 000 Construction of initial portion of embankment by continuing contract. 800, 000 Construction of project building by contract ---------------------- 200, 000 Acquisition of land by hired labor_____----. ----------------- 500, 000 Initiation of railroad relocations by contract_---------------------- 175, 000 Total for all work---- ------------------------------ 1, 750, 000 With the expenditure of these funds the project will be about 17 percent complete at the end of fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 $88, 398. 65 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947..------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- -88, 398. 65 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947__________________ 1, 163. 63 Net total expenditures __ ________________________ 87, 235. 02 IUnexpended balance June 30, 1947 ___________________ 82, 764. 98 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 170, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work----------------- $12.36 $342. 67 $14, 121. 88 053. 63 $18, $4, 827. 66 C ost of m aintenance- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - ----- ----- Total expended___------------------- 45. 68 171. 47 14, 572. 13 15, 334. 75 6, 103.86 Allotted ----------------- -------.--------------------- 110,000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ---------------------------- $88, 868. 84 Gross amount expended ------------------------------------ 6, 103. 86 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 ---------------- 82, 764. 98 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947--------_ $1, 163. 63 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts -------- 395. 06 1, 558. 69 Balance available June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 81, 206. 29 Amount (estimated) 1required to be appropriated for completion of existing project _ -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- 11, 330, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work _ __ 11,750, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 766707-48-pt. 1, vol. 1-- 84 1312 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 24. HULAH RESERVOIR, CANEY RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The Hulah dam site is located on Caney River 96 miles above its confluence with the Verdigris River and is about 15 miles northwest of Bartlesville, near Hulah, Osage County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Pawhuska and Sedan (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Caney River Valley in the Verdigris River Basin, Arkansas River watershed, by construction of an earth-fill dam 5,200 feet long and rising 60 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 265,000 acre-feet for flood control and 30,000 acre-feet for conservation, siltation, recreation, and preserva- tion of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by ten 40- by 25-foot gates on the weir crest, will provide for the passage of flood flows over the dam into the river valley below. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $8,070,000 for construc- tion and $2,980,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $11,050,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 22, 1936. (See H. Doc. 308, 74th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preparationof construc- tion plans and specifications for completion of embankment and con- struction of the spillway and minor works was initiated. Construction of a portion of the embankment and partial excavation of the spillway by contract was continued. Land acquisition and relocations in the reservoir area were continued. Engineering studies relative to the value of mineral deposits in the reservoir area were continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $1,023,213.51 for new work, which includes $289.01 representing a decrease in undistributed cost, and the expenditures were $992,500.35. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is 12.8 per- cent complete. Construction of part of embankment and spillway excavation and utility relocation was under way by contract. Prepara- tion of construction plans and specifications for remainder of work, and land acquisition in the reservoir area was under way by hired labor. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of the dam and appurtenant works, acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area, relocation of highways and utilities, clearing of the reservoir area, and construction of recreational facilities. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $1,478,322.46 and the expenditures were $1,428,910.60, all for new work. Proposed operations.--The balance unexpended June 30, 1947, $2,249,228.69, and an allotment of $1,100,000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $3,349,228.69, will be applied as follows: FLOOD CONTROL----TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1313 Accounts payable, June 30, 1947--------.............-..... $49, 506. 71 New work: Completion of construction of a portion of the earth embank- ment, spillway excavation, and miscellaneous work, by contract, July 1947 to May 1948----------------------- 20, 000. 00 Evaluation of damages to Osage Indian properties, by con- tracts, July to December 1947_...---------------.-.. . 5, 000. 00 Contract for completion of dam and appurtenances, by continuing contract, July 1947 to June 1948--. 2, 508, 876. 01 Relocation of highway and utilities, by continuing contracts, July 1947 to June 1948_-------------.---.-- ___.. 395, 233. 53 Continuation of land acquisition, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948-......--.---. _ -- ____ ..-.- 267, 645. 56 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations by hired labor July 1947 to June 1948--------------------- 102, 966. 88 Total for all work-..------------------------------- 3, 349, 228. 69 The additional sum of $3,000,000, including $55,000 for recreational development, can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Construction of dam and appurtenant works by continuing contract.. $1, 320, 000 Continuation of land acquisition, by hired labor----------------- 1, 200, 000 Relocations to highways and utilities, by contracts---------------- 350, 000 Recreational development-- ---------------------------- ---- 55, 000 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948....-..------------------... -.. -.--. .75, 000 Total for all work _---__-.--------------------_- 3, 000, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be 70 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__...._.-.--..------ .$1, 478, 322. 46 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947___.._............_ _ ------------- Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947----------.......... 1, 478, 322. 46 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947 ---------------------------- 94. 85 Net total cost to June 30, 1947__- ---.---.---------- 1, 478, 417. 31 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947- -- - _ _ - - - 49, 506. 71 Net total expenditures---------------------------- 1, 428, 910. 60 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947-_----------- -------- 2, 249, 228. 69 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------3, 678, 139. 29 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work---------------................. $23, 6506.20 $14, 258.82 $13, 623.91 $212, 336.07 $1, 023, 213. 51 Cost of maintenance....------- -------------- ---- -------- ---- -- Total expended------ ------- --- 25,141. 43 15,165.10 12, 090. 78 195, 341.62 992, 500. 36 Allotted------------------ -------------- -210, 000. 00 35, 000. 00 3, 300, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 1314 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-------------------------- $3, 141, 729. 04 Amount allotted during fiscal year_ ------------------ --- - 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for------------------------- 3, 241, 729. 04 Gross amount expended- --- _____--_--____ $992, 505. 71 Less reimbursed expenditures- ------------------ 5. 36 992, 500. 35 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 2, 249, 228. 69 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------- $49, 506. 71 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts..... - 133, 042. 35 182, 549. 06 Balance available June 30, 1947-- ------------------ 2, 066, 679. 63 Amount allotted in August 1947--------------------------- 1, 100, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948...-------.. 3, 166, 679. 63 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project '-----1 ------------------------- 6, 271, 900. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1_-------_ -------- ___- 3, 000, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 25. MARKHAM FERRY RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-The Markham Ferry dam site is located on the Grand (Neosho) River, 47 miles above its mouth, and 2.5 miles north and west of Locust Grove, Mayes County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey maps for Pryor and Vinita (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for combined flood control and hydroelectric power in this portion of the Grand (Neosho) River Basin, in the Arkansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by construction of a concrete gravity type dam and earth-fill embank- ment structure 10,600 feet in total length along the crest, rising 90 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 233,000 acre-feet for flood control and 187,000 acre-feet for power storage. The project will include a powerhouse structure housing the hydroelectric generating equipment, a gate-controlled spillway, and two nonoverflow abutment sections. A concrete gravity non- overflow section will form the left abutment of the structure and the right abutment will be an earth-fill embankment. The powerhouse structure will be located on the left bank with the spillway structure extending across the existing river channel. The entire dam structure will be topped by a roadway. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the three-reservoir system for dual-purpose flood control and hydroelectric power on the lower Grand (Neosho) River, and as one unit in the comprehensive plan for flood control of the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated cost, revised in 1946, is $18,833,000 for construction and $6,642,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $25,475,000. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1315 The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doec. 107, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Preparationof con- struction plans and specifications and other engineering studies for flood-control features were continued by hired labor. Engineering studies, for design of power plant were continued by contract. The cost during the fiscal year was $27,838.51 and the expenditures were $33,396.65, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparationof construction plans and specifications was in progress. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $265,287.81, and the expenditures were $261,672.34, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $283,784.39, will be expended as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947 - ----------------------------- $3, 615. 47 New work: Completion of preparation of construction plans and specifica- tions and other engineering studies for all features except powerhouse, by hired labor, July 1947 to January 1948------ 72, 168. 92 Completion of preparation of construction plans and specifica- tions and other engineering studies for power features, by contract, July 1947 to June 1948-----------------------_ 208, 000. 00 Total for all work-_ ___-_-_-____ .------------------ - 283, 784. 39 No additional funds can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947--.------------.-------- $265, 287. 81 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947______ _ ___ - - Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------......... 265, 287. 81 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947- --------------------- 3, 615. 47 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ 261, 672. 34 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947. ------------------------ 283, 784. 39 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 545, 456. 73 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-----------.... $6, 117. 10 $31, 177. 89 $73, 727. 74 $27, 915. 63 $27, 838. 51 Cost of maintenance... Total expended--.---------------- 7,657.26 29, 554. 25 74, 776. 43 19, 356. 45 33, 396. 65 Allotted......... .......---------------------... 200,000. 00 -------------- 100, 000. 00 130,000.00 ....... 1316 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__----.--....-.....-.-..- $317, 181. 04 Gross amount expended_ ------.....--.-------------------- 33, 396. 65 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947.....-------------------- 283, 784. 39 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947............. $3, 615. 47 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts- ..... 199, 968. 47 203, 583. 94 Balance available June 30, 1947----------------------- 80, 200. 45 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24, 929, 543. 27 I Exclusive of available funds. 26. FORT GIBSON RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-The Fort Gibson dam site is located on the Grand (Neosho) River, 7.7 miles above its mouth, and about 5 miles north and east of Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Okla. (See U. S. Geologi- cal Survey maps for Muskogee and Pryor (Okla.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for combined flood control and hydroelectric power development in the portion of the Grand (Neosho) River Basin, in the Arkansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by construction of a concrete gravity-type dam 2,900 feet long at the top, rising 110 feet above the stream bed, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 922,000 acre-feet for flood control and 365,000 acre-feet for power storage. The project will include a power- house structure housing the hydroelectric generating equipment, a gate-controlled spillway, and two nonoverflow abutment sections. The powerhouse structure will be located on the left bank of the exist- ing river channel with the spillway structure extending across the river channel and a major portion of the right bank flood plain. The entire dam structure will be topped by a roadway. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the three-reservoir system for dual-purpose flood control and hydroelectric power on the lower Grand (Neosho) River, and as one unit in the comprehensive plan for flood control of the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1947, are $24,500,000 for construction and $15,100,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $39,600,000. The War Department Civil Appropriation Act, 1947 (Public Law 374, 79th Cong.), approved May 2, 1946, provided that in the con- struction of the Fort Gibson flood-control project in Oklahoma, the Chief of Engineers is authorized and directed to cooperate with the officials of the city of Muskogee in protecting the domestic water sup- ply of such city. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act ap- proved August 18, 1941. (See H. Doc. 107, 76th Cong., 1st sess., which contains the latest published maps.) Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28,1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Construction of dam FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1317 and intake section was initiated by contract. Preparation of plans and specifications for construction of the power installation was continued by contract. Existing Government buildings and access roads were maintained in serviceable condition. Acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area was continued and detailed planning for relocations was continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $1,914,534.42 for new work, which includes $181.05 representing a decrease in undistributed cost, and the expenditures were $1,771,362.05, all for new work. Condition at end of fiscal year.--The project as a whole is 11.1 per- cent complete. Construction of the dam and spillway has been ini- tiated, land acquisition is approximately 75 percent complete, and Government buildings and access roads to the dam site are complete. The work remaining to be done to complete the project consists of completion of dam and appurtenant works, completion of plans and specifications for the powerhouse, completion of land acquisition, re- location of highways, railways and utilities, and reservoir clearing. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $4,508,719.99 and the expenditures were $4,349,010.97, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $3,403,989.03, accounts receivable, $1,246.19, and an allotment of $4,- 850,000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $8,255,235.22 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable June 30, 1947------------------------------ $161, 181. 20 New work: Construction of dam and appurtenant works, by continuing- contract, July 1947 to June 1948 ---------- _____- 4, 573, 554. 02 Relocations to railroads, highways, and utilities, by contin- uing contracts, July 1947 to June 1948 ---------------- _ 2, 840, 500. 00 Acquisition of lands in reservoir area, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948 ---------------------------------- 515, 000. 00 Design of power facilities, by contract, July to October 1947_ 60, 000. 00 Preparation of plans and specifications for miscellaneous items and engineering studies by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948_ ------------------------------------ 105, 000. 00 Total for all work_...------....--.---.-.--.-.-.-... 8, 255, 235. 22 The additional sum of $9,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Construction of dam and appurtenant works, by continuing contract. $2, 750, 000 Relocations to railroads, highways, and utilities, by continuing con- tracts------------------------------------------------ 5, 135, 000 Development of recreational facilities---------------------------100, 000 Acquisition of lands in reservoir area, by hired labor-------------- 350, 000 Preparation of plans and specifications for miscellaneous items and engineering studies, by hired labor ___-------------------_ 165, 000 Purchase of turbines and generators_ _ ...----- - ------ _- 500, 000 Total for all work-----------------------------------_ 9, 000, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be 53 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. 1318 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ _-__ -- _ $4, 508, 719. 99 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__ _ --- _ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947 ..--------- 4, 508, 719. 99 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947_---------- _---__-_ 225. 99 Net total cost to June 30, 1947___ __-___.... -___-4, 508, 945. 98 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947_- -_---- - --------- - 1, 246. 19 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 -------------------- 4, 510, 192. 17 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_--------- -_____ 161, 181. 20 Net total expenditures__---- ----------- ------- - 4, 349, 010. 97 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947------------------------- 3, 403, 989. 03 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947----------- 7, 753, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work-------------- $730, 246. 77 $711, 705. 07 $547, 372. 07 $216, 228. 25 $1, 914, 534. 42 Cost of maintenance------ --------------------- -------------- -------------- ------- Total expended---------------- 749, 960. 85 717, 996. 76 534, 879.34 205, 984. 59 1, 771, 362.05 Allotted ------- --------------- -6,000,000.00 -100,000.00 103, 000.00 5,175, 000.00 150, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946__--------------------- $5, 025, 351. 08 Amount allotted during fiscal year-_---------_ ------- _- 300, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_-___---_ ------ _- 5, 325, 351. 08 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment.------------- 150, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for_--------- __ _ _--- 5, 175, 351. 08 Gross amount expended_---------------- $1, 771, 584. 04 Less reimbursed expenditures ---------------- 221. 99 1, 771, 362. 05 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947-------------------- 3, 403, 989. 03 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-.-----. $161, 181. 20 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts .... 3, 291, 486. 71 3, 452, 667. 91 Balance available June 30, 1947--------------------- -- 48, 678. 88 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 -------------- _-___ - -- 1, 246. 19 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 ---------- -- 47, 432. 69 Amount allotted in August 1947__-----__-___ __________ 4, 850, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948------- 4, 802, 567. 31 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1------- ------------------------- __-- 26, 997, 000. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1_ ___________---_ 9, 000, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1319 27. TENKILLER FERRY RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-The Tenkiller Ferry dam site is located on the Illinois River 13 miles above its confluence with the Arkansas River and about 7 miles northwest of Vian, Sequoyah County, Okla. (See U. S. Geo- logical Survey maps for Muskogee (Okla.) and Tahlequah (Okla. and Ark.) quadrangles, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the lower portion of the Illinois River Valley and in the Arkansas River watershed in Oklahoma, by construction of an earth- fill dam 2,860 feet long and rising 156 feet above the valley floor, with the reservoir providing for the storage of 600,000 acre-feet for flood control and 30,000 acre-feet for conservation. A gated concrete spill- way will be provided in a saddle in the right abutment. The outlet works will consist of one 18-foot diameter gated conduit through the saddle ridge. Provision for power installation will include another 18-foot gated conduit, adjacent to the outlet conduit, for a power pen- stock. A dike about 1,500 feet long and with a maximum height of 35 feet will extend along the saddle between the dam and spillway. The estimated costs for the project, revised in 1947 are $20,150,000 for construction and $2,600,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $22,750,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved June 28,1938. (See Committee Document No. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.) The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, author- ized modification of the existing project to provide for a storage of 400,000 acre-feet for flood control, 345,000 acre-feet for dead storage, and the installation of two generators with a total capacity of 28,000 kilowatts. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Preparation of construc- tion plans and specifications and other engineering studies for the project were continued by hired labor. Construction of the access road and portion of embankment was initiated by contract. The cost during the fiscal year was $224,632.52 for new work and the expenditures were $221,487.70. Condition at end of fiscal year.-Preparationof construction plans and specifications for the spillway and outlet works, and completion of embankment was in progress. Detailed plannig for land acquisi- tion and relocations was under way. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of the dam and appurtenant works, acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area, relocation of highways and utilities, construction of powerhouse and related facilities, and construction of recreational facilities. The total cost to the end of this fiscal year was $384,475.98 and the expenditures were $373,472.74, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $749,731.99, plus accounts receivable, $103.43, and an allotment of $1,900,000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $2,649,835.42 will be expended as follows: 1320 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Accounts payable, June 30, 1947--------------- ------------ $11, 106. 67 New work: Construction of dam and appurtenant works, by continuing contract, January to June 1948__ .---------------- 2, 392, 724. 82 Acquisition of lands in reservoir area and at dam site, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948-------------------- 116, 003. 93 Preparation of detailed plans and other engineering studies, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948- ---------------- 130, 000. 00 Total for all work_ -- _--_--------- ------------- _ 2, 649, 835. 42 The additional sum of $3,600,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Continuation of construction of dam and appurtenant work by con- tinuing contract_-____-__-_ - ________ _____--- $2, 480, 000 Continuation of land acquisition, by hired labor ------------------ 75, 000 Purchasing turbines and generators by contract ------------------- 550, 000 Initiation of relocations to highways and utilities by contract 215, 000 Continuation of engineering studies and designs, by hired labor----- 280, 000 Total for all work_ ------------------------------------ 3, 600, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the proj- ect will be 29 percent completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ - - ---------- -_ $384, 475. 98 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 384, 475. 98 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947----------------------- 103. 43 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947---------------------. 384, 579. 71 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 11, 106. 67 Net total expenditures_ _ _ __ - 373, 472. 74 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_-___ __--- ___-__ 749, 731. 99 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ----------- 1, 123, 204. 73 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work...--------------$3, 133.34 $12,392.03 $45, 131. 78 $24, 907. 14 $224,632.52 Cost of maintenance Total expended --_--..... ..---. - 3, 525. 77 11, 199. 29 43, 878. 94 19, 101.87 221, 487. 7( Allotted- ..-------------------125, 000. 00 ---------- -26, 795. 27 950, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_------------------------ $971, 219. 69 Gross amount expended_ _,.. __.----- ------ _ 221, 487. 70 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947--------------------- 749, 731. 99 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------$11, 106. 67 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_ 608, 862. 71 ------ 619, 969. 38 Balance available June 30, 1947------------------------ 129, 762. 61 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_------------------------ 103. 43 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947----- 129, 866. 04 FLOOD CONTROL---TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1321 Amount allotted in August 1947_________-_-_ _ .------ 1, 900, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948....... 2, 029, 866. 04 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_-----------------------____-_-- 19, 726, 795. 27 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1_------------___-.---- 3, 600, 000. 00 1Exclusive of available funds. 28. WISTER RESERVOIR, ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, OKLA. Location.-The Wister dam site is located on the Poteau River about 61 miles above its confluence with the Arkansas River and about 2 miles south of Wister, Le Flore County, Okla. (See U. S. Geologi- cal Survey maps for Winding Stair (Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Poteau River Valley in the Arkansas River watershed by construction of an earth-fill dam about 5,700 feet long and rising 68 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the stor- age of 400,000 acre-feet for flood control and 30,000 acre-feet for silta- tion, recreation, and preservation of wildlife. An uncontrolled con- crete spillway located in a ridge in the right abutment will provide for passage of flood flows into the valley below the dam. The outlet works consist of two 16-foot by 12-foot, 10-inch gated conduits near the present channel. A dike about 2,400 feet long and 40 feet in maxi- mum height is provided in the right abutment. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of the coordinated reservoir system for flood control in the Arkansas River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1946, are $5,800,000 for construction and $4,125,000 for lands, damages and relocations, a total of $9,925,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, ap- proved June 28, 1938. (See Flood Control Committee Doc. 1, 75th Cong., 1st sess.) Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Constructionof dam and appurtenant works by contract was continued. Planning for land acquisition and relocations in reservoir area was continued. The cost during the fiscal year was $2,487,992.05 for new work which excludes $198.74 representing an increase in undistributed cost and the expenditures were $2,264,331.43. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is 27.2 per- cent complete. Construction of dam and appurtenant structures was in progress. Planning for land acquisition and relocations in the reser- voir area was in progress. The work remaining to be done consists of completion of the dam and appurtenant works, acquisition of lands and rights-of-way in the reservoir area, relocation of railroads, highways, and utilities, clearing of the reservoir area and construction of recrea- tional facilities. The total cost to the end of the fiscal year was $2,832,655.12 and the expenditures were $2,586,358.52, all for new work. 1322 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Proposed operations.-Thebalance unexpended June 30, 1947, $371,- 141.48, and an allotment of $2,750,000 for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $3,121,141.48 will be applied as follows: Accounts payable, June 30, 1947_---------------------- ------ $246, 757. 52 New work: Continuation of construction of dam and appurtenant struc- tures by continuing contract, July 1947 to June 1948.__ 1, 010, 685. 21 Continuation of relocations by continuing contracts, July 1947 to June 1948 __________-__-_________--- ____- _ 1, 400, 000. 00 Clearing of reservoir area by continuing contracts, July to August 1947- 100, 000. 00 Continuation of land acquisition, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948---------------------------------------263, 698. 75 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948----------------- _ 100, 000. 00 Total for all work_-----____ ---- - 3, 121, 141. 48 -________-- The additional sum of $4,000,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for new work as follows: Completion of construction of dam and appurtenant structures, by contract---------------------------------------------- $1, 468, 476 Completion of railroad, highway, and utility relocations, by contract- 433, 873 Completion of acquisition of land in reservoir area, by hired labor__ 1, 609, 651 Engineering studies in connection with design and construction_-- 70, 000 Recreational development___ -__- -_____-____________ 418, 000 Total for all work- -_ 4, 000, 000 With the expenditure of these funds it is estimated that the project will be essentially completed, except for recreational facilities, at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947__ -------- __._____ $2, 832, 655. 12 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947. Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 2, 832, 655. 12 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947__------------------------- 460. 92 Net total cost to June 30, 1947__111111111111 1 2, 833, 116. 04 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 ----------------------- 246, 757. 52 Net total expenditures------- 2, 586, 358. 52 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 -------------------------- 371, 141. 48 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------ 2, 957, 500. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work..............--------------- $5, 120. 25 $30, 408. 10 $61, 493.86 $175, 822. 10 $2, 487, 992. 05 Cost of maintenance ......... ----------------- --------------------- ----------- ---- 4, 927.78 Total expended------------------................... 24, 009. 52 66, 842.65 154, 396.14 2, 264, 331. 43 Allotted...---------- ----------- 125, 000.00 5------------------------... -2,550,000.00 200,000.00 FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1323 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946- _ __ $2, 435, 472. 91 Amount allotted during fiscal year ------------------------- 200, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for----------- ------------ 2, 635, 472. 91 Gross amount expended_-------------------- $2, 264, 440. 34 Less reimbursed expenditures _---- -108. 91 2, 264, 331. 43 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947----------- - --- - 371, 141. 48 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947- ------ $246, 757. 52 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts------ 180, 919. 98 427, 677. 50 Balance available June 30, 1947_---------------------- -56, 536. 02 Amount allotted in August, 1947-------------------------- 2, 750, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948-------- 2, 693, 463. 98 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1--------------- 4, 217, 500. 00 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 _, 4, 000, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 29. ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN, TULSA DISTRICT Location.-These improvements are located on tributaries of the Arkansas River and are in the States of Kansas and Oklahoma. More definite locations of the individual items are given in the following paragraph. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, approved the general comprehensive plan for flood-control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin, as set forth in Flood Control Committee Document 1 (75th Cong., 1st sess.), with such modifica- tions 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 accomplish- ment of the plan, the reservoirs to be selected and approved 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 569 (75th Cong., 3d sess.). The Flood Control Act approved August 18, 1941, modified the general comprehensive plan for the Arkansas River Basin to include the reser- voirs in the Grand (Neosho) River Basin in Oklahoma and Missouri and in the Verdigris River Basin in Kansas, in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in House Documents 107 and 440 (76th Cong., 1st sess.), and in addition to previous amounts, authorized to be appropriated the sum of $29,000,000 for the prosecu- tion of the comprehensive plan. The Flood Control Acts approved December 22, 1944, and July 24, 1946, authorized to be appropriated the additional sums of $35,000,000 and $40,000,000, respectively, for the prosecution of the comprehensive plan. The reservoirs included in the comprehensive plan within the limits of the Tulsa district are listed below: Estimated cost, revised in 1946 Distance above Nearest town Maximum height of Reservoir Power ep- Lands, Reservoir River mouth dam and type capacity develo ment Constru- Construc- damas, damages, Totals tion 1 and relo- cations 0 Miles Acre-feet Kilowatts Canton 2. - - -------- North Canadian....----.... 394 68 feet-earth-fill....-------- Canton, Okla.....---------..... 390, 000 (3) $9, 120, 000 $910, 000 $10, 030,000 O Mannford.----- --------- Cimarron--------..........----.... 20 Mannford, Okla-......... 120 feet-earth-fill------.... -- 600, 000 (3) 10, 142, 000 7, 578, 000 4 17, 720, 000 Toronto 2 _____..----- Verdigris -------------- 271 Toronto, Kans....--------. 85 feet-earth-fill ------- 195, 000 (3) 7,400, 000 4,100, 000 411, 500, 000 b Fall River _______________ Fall__--- --------------- 54 Fall River, Kans-...... 94 feet-earth-fill ...--------... 263, 000 (3) 8, 565, 000 1,935,000 4 10, 500,000 Oologah_ ---------------- Verdigris....-------------- 90 Oologah, Okla....--------- 100 feet-earth-fill...-------... 815, 000 14, 000 13, 276, 000 6, 500,000 19, 776, 000 O Tenkiller Ferry .. __________ .. Illinois----------------- 13 Vian, Okla....----------- 160 feet-earth-fill....... ---- 630, 000 28, 000 20, 150, 000 2,600,000 22, 750, 000 Wister ___________________- Poteau- 61 Wister, Okla------...........83 feet-earth-fill....------ 430, 000 (3) 5, 800, 000 4, 125, 000 49, 925, 000 Neodesha.............---------------.. Verdigris.--..----.. -- 223 Neodesha, Kans ...... ------ _ 35 feet-earthfill-_....... 90, 000 (3) 3, 935, 000 1, 372, 000 4 5, 307, 000 Elk City (Table Mound) -. Elk_ __.. -. - -- 9 Independence, Kans... 95 feet-earth-fill........ 289, 000 (3) 7, 307, 000 4, 888,000 4 12,195, 000 0 Markham Ferry _______........... Grand (Neosho)--.....--- 47 Locust Grove, Okla..... 90 feet-concrete earth___ 420, 000 72, 000 18, 833, 000 6, 642, 000 25, 475, 000 Fort Gibson ----............ do-----..... ------- 7. 7 Fort Gibson, Okla-..... 110 feet-concrete gravity 1, 287, 000 73, 800 24, 500, 000 15, 100, 000 39, 600, 000 I-t M 1 Includes recreational development. 0 0 3 For details of this project, see individual report. 3 None. 4 Does not include power installation. M M No (1 9 ip FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1325 The River and Harbor Act approved July 24, 1946, authorized modification of the existing project to provide a navigable channel by canalization of the Arkansas River from the Mississippi River to the mouth of the Verdigris River (429 miles) and the Verdigris River for 52 miles to Catoosa, Rogers County, Okla., and the con- struction of Blackburn, Mannford, 1 Taft, Oologah,' Markham Ferry,1 Fort Gibson,' Webbers Falls, Tenkiller Ferry,' Eufaula, and Short Mountain Reservoirs in Oklahoma, 2 and Ozark and Dardanelle Reser- voirs in Arkansas 8 for navigation, flood control, power development, and for other purposes at an estimated cost of $435,000,000, which is in addition to the amounts required for the included projects pre- viously authorized. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-Operations during the fiscal year consisted of continuation of construction of the Canton, Fall River, Fort Gibson, and Wister projects; initiation of construc- tion on the Tenkiller Ferry project; continuation of preparation of construction plans and specifications for the Toronto, Tenkiller Ferry, and Markham Ferry projects; and continuation of preparation of preliminary plans and estimates, engineering studies and surveys in connection with the Mannford, Oologah, Neodesha, and Elk City (Table Mound) projects. All of the work was by hired labor except the construction work and power studies made in connection with the Markham Ferry and Fort Gibson projects. The cost during the fiscal year was $50,318.29 for new work, which includes $18.15 representing a decrease in undistributed cost, and the expenditures were $47,557.30. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The general comprehensive plan is approximately 10 percent complete. Five of the projects are under construction, preparation of construction plans and specifications is well under way on two projects, and engineering studies and detailed plans are under way on the remaining four projects. The total cost, exclusive of projects reported elsewhere, to the end of the fiscal year, was $429,182.06 and the expenditures were $424,- 712.22, all for new work. Proposed operations.-The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $215,287.78, will be applied as needed during fiscal year 1948 to pay- ment of expenses incurred for engineering studies, surveys, and de- tailed plans for projects in connection with the general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the Arkansas River Basin. 1 previously authorized in comprehensive flood-control plan for Arkansas River Basin. 1 lsa district. = Little Rock district. 1326 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_______ $429, 182. 06 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947--------- 429, 182. 06 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947---------------------- 4, 469. 84 Net total expenditures ------------------------------ 424, 712. 22 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947----.- -.--- - 215, 287. 78 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_-------- 640, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .........---------------- $3, 233. 42 $45, 367. 48 $89, 417. 55 $68, 690. 70 $45, 490. 63 Cost of maintenance .--------------..------- .------.---.-------- -------- 3,233.42 45, 367. 48 89, 417. 55 68, 690. 70 45, 490. 63 Total expended------------------ 1, 212. 12 47,922.94 82, 468.91 69, 730.39 41, 453.44 Allotted..---------------------- 150,000.00 5,000.00 50,000.00 210,000.00...... Balance unexpended July 1, 1946_________________--________ $256, 741. 22 Gross amount expended______________________ $41, 467. 24 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------- 13. 80 41, 453. 44 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947------------------_ 215, 287. 78 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947------------------------ 4, 469. 84 Balance available June 30, 1947__________________ 210, 817. 94 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project --------------- 54, 358, 000. 00 1 Exclusive of available funds. 30. DENISON DAM (LAKE TEXOMA) RED RIVER, TEX. AND OKLA. Location.-The Denison Dam 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 Tishomingo, Okla., quadrangles; scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for the con- struction of a rolled-fill dam 15,200 feet long, rising 165 feet above the stream bed with a reservoir providing 2,690,800 acre-feet of flood-con- trol storage, 1,813,800 acre-feet of power storage, and 1,211,100 acre- feet for accumulation of silt. The outlet works consisting of a gate- control house and eight conduits, each 20 feet in diameter, and the powerhouse, are located on the right abutment. A chute type spill- way located in a saddle on the right bank will discharge through a creek to a point 1 mile below the dam. The plan of improvement also provides for the diversion of the Washita River and the construction of levees to protect the Cumberland oil field from inundation. The project provides for flood protection to lands in Texas, Okla- homa, Arkansas, and Louisiana, for the generation of power, improve- FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1327 ment of navigation, regulation of the flow of the Red River, and for other beneficial uses. The estimated cost of the project, revised in 1946, is $33,785,000 for construction and $26,215,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $60,000,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act approved June 28, 1938, and amended by section 4, Public No. 868, Seventy-sixth Congress, third session, approved October 17, 1940. (See H. Doc. No. 541, 75th Cong., 3d sess., which contains the latest published maps:) The congressional act, Public Law 454, Seventy-eighth Congress, chapter 456, second session, approved September 30, 1944, provided that from and after the enactment of that act the lake formed by the impounding of waters of the Red River by Denison Dam, shall be known and designated on the public records as Lake Texoma. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operationsand results during fiscal year.-Placement of additional riprap on the embankment was completed. Miscellaneous equipment for completion of the first power unit was installed. Engineering studies for installation of a second power unit were continued, and construction work initiated. Extension of riprap on U. S. Highway 70 and Oklahoma State Highway 99 embankment and approach fills at certain localities in the reservoir area was initiated by contract. Relocations and clearing of the reservoir area were essentially com- pleted and land acquisition was completed except for minor areas at the head of the reservoir. General improvements to the control area and reservoir operation studies were continued. Detailed planning for recreational facilities and other public facilities was continued and minor portions were constructed; however, by agreement between the Secretary of War and Secretary of the Interior on April 16, 1946, the National Park Service is to make future recreational developments and manage the reservoir area, except for the dam-site area. During the fiscal year releases made through the flood-control conduits reached a maximum discharge on May 29 and 30, of 68,000 cubic feet per second, including turbine discharge. Power releases varied from 22 cubic feet per second, with the house unit, to 7,030 cubic feet per second with the main unit. A total of 1,138,000 acre-feet of flood-control storage (pool elevation 628) was utilized during the period May 9 to 27, 1947, result- ing in a reduction in flood height at Fulton, Ark., 287 river-miles down- stream, of approximately 6.5 feet, holding the river stage to 25.6 feet or 2.4 feet below stage at which damage begins. The first and second largest reservoir inflows for the fiscal year were 138,000 cubic feet per second on May 20, 1947, and 110,800 cubic feet per second on December 11, 1946, respectively. The cost during the fiscal year was $997,581.53 for new work and $295,674.63 for maintenance and an increase in undistributed cost of $6,060.60. The expenditures were $1,214,153.77. Condition at end of fiscal year.-The project as a whole is about 91 percent complete and is in operation. The work remaining to complete the project is completion of riprap on highway embankments, fabrica- tion and installation of the second power unit and appurtenances, 766707--48-pt. 1, vol. 1-85 1328 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 minor improvements to operating facilities on the dam site, and com- pletion of land acquisition. The total cost for new work to the end of the fiscal year was $54,848,107.53 and the expenditures were $54,780,923.20, all from regu- lar funds. The total cost for maintenance to the end of the fiscal year was $740,048.67 and the expenditures were $738,068.38, all from regular funds. Proposed operations.--Ofthe balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $3,665,829.46, and accounts receivable, $9,411.34, a total for new work of $3,675,240.80, and an allotment of $423,000 of maintenance funds for the fiscal year 1948, a total of $4,098,240.80, will be applied as follows : Accounts payable June 30, 1947----------------------------- $84, 510. 80 New work: Purchase of generator,, turbine, and miscel- laneous equipment, and installation of second power unit by continuing contracts, July 1947 to June 1948--------------- $2, 585, 974. 65 Completion of relocations in reservoir area, by contract July 1947--- - - ------ -200. _ _- 00 Completion of offices and improvements to powerhouse building, by contract, August 1947 to July 1948--------------------- 190, 000. 00 Extension of riprap on highway embank- ments by continuing contracts, July 1947 to January 1948----_------ ------------ 223, 000. 00 Continuation of land acquisition by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948 - 17, 961. 29 Continuation of boundary line surveys, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948-..... 86, 200. 00 Completion of malaria control development, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948_- 40, 000. 00 Clearing for malaria control, by contract, July to August 1947_------------------- 12, 500. 00 Construct garage, workshop, equipment re- pair building and other facilities, by con- tinuing contract, September 1947 to July 1948 -------------------------------- 175, 000. 00 Construct guardrail on top of main embank- ment (roadway), by contract, July to No- vember 1947_-------------------------- 11, 000. 00 Complete improvements to control area, including roads, lighting, fencing, comfort station, landscaping, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948--------------------- 80, 300. 00 Continuation of engineering studies and investigations in connection with flood control and hydroelectric features, by hired labor, July 1947 to June 1948-.... 168, 594. 06 Total for new work------------------------------3, 675, 240. 80 Maintenance by hired labor: Operation of completed project_ - - 65, 600. 00 Ordinary repairs-------------------------287, 400. 00 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies. 70, 000. 00 Total for maintenance. ------------------------------- 423, 000. 00 Total for all work-------------------------_-------- 4, 098, 240. 80 FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1329 The additional sum of $881,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 as follows: New work: Continuation of installation of second power unit, and other construction on dam and appurtenant struc- tures, by contracts -------------- ------------- $105, 000 Recreational development at dam site, by contract.... 245, 000 Lands and damages ------------------- ----- 150, 000 Total for new work-- ----------- ----------------- _ $500, 000 Maintenance by hired labor: Operation of completed project--------------------$55, 200 Ordinary repairs___- - -_ ---______ ---- 175, 800 Stream gaging and reservoir operation studies--------- 150, 000 Total for maintenance ___.-------------- ---- __- 381, 000 Total for all work_ ---------------------- _------ 881, 000 With the expenditure of funds shown above for new work the project will be essentially completed at the end of the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947_ - -- -- _-------_--_ $54, 848, 107. 53 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947- ------------ ---- __740, 048. 67 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947......... 55, 588, 156. 20 Undistributed costs June 30, 1947-------------------------- 5, 934. 84 Net total cost to June 30, 1947_.._..------- .------ 55, 594, 091. 04 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ---------------------- 9, 411. 34 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947------------------ 55, 603, 502. 38 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947--------------------- 84, 510. 80 Net total expenditures _ ---------------------------- 55, 518, 991. 58 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947---------- ------------- 3, 665, 829. 46 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-__---- 59, 184, 821. 04 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 194b 1947 Cost of new work- ---............-.$19, 297, 008. 71 $15, 711, 165. 57 $2,465, 710. 27 $1, 224, 304. 09 $997, 581. 53 Cost of maintenance......... .. _ ____ ________.............. 194, 934.78 249, 439. 26 295, 674. 63 Total cost..----------------- 19, 297,008. 71 15, 711, 165.57 2,660,645.05 1, 473, 743.35 1, 293, 256. 16 Total expended-------------................... 19,158, 883. 42 16, 044, 707. 17 2, 257, 768. 84 1, 212, 238. 44 1,214, 153. 77 Allotted- -------------------- 21, 000, 000, 0 1, 196,000. 00 4, 350, 000. 00 100, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946-.....--------------------- $4, 779, 983. 23 Amount allotted during fiscal year--------------------------- 100, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for_---------- -------- . - - 4, 879, 983. 23 Gross amount expended_---.--_-_------ $1, 214, 686. 44 Less reimbursed expenditures-------------------- 532. 67 1, 214, 153. 77 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947__ --------------- - 3, 665, 829. 46 1330 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947-_.__ -. $84, 510. 80 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts_ ._ 1, 651, 647. 37 $1, 736, 158. 17 Balance available June 30, 1947 _---------- -------- 1, 929, 671. 29 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947 ---------------------------- 9, 411. 34 Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947 , 939, 082. 63 1----------- Amount allotted in August 1947_ .-...----- __---------- - 423, 000. 0O Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948 ..___- 2, 362, 082. 63 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ ---------- - __-_ --- 1, 556, 010. 96 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949: For new work 1_------------------ -------- 500, 000. 00 For maintenance 1------------------------------------ 381, 000. 00 Total-------------------------- ------- ---------- 881, 000. 00, I Exclusive of available funds. 31. RED RIVER BELOW DENISON DAM, TULSA DISTRICT Location.-The work covered by this project is located on the Red River and its tributaries below Denison Dam, in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. Existing project.-The Flood Control Act approved July 24, 1946, approved the general plan for flood control on Red River below Deni- son Dam, Texas and Oklahoma, which provides for the construction of six flood-control reservoirs in combination with existing or authorized Federal and non-Federal levee improvements, modified as required, and channel stabilization at locations where levee setbacks are impos- sible or uneconomical. This act further authorized the incorporation of the several separate existing projects for flood control along the Red River below Denison, above the jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Commission, into this project. The total estimated increased cost to the United States (revised in 1947) is $105,100,000 for construction and lands and damages. (See H. Doc. 602, 79th Cong., 2d sess.) Following are lists of the reservoirs in the Tulsa district included in the general flood-control plan for the Red River below Denison Dam: Storage Draragge_ Esti- Project 1 Stream Drainage mated area Conser- Flood cost vation control Square miles Acre-feet Acre-feet Boswell Reservoir--......---------.... Boggy Creek, Okla ------ _ 2, 300 30,000 950, 000 $15,160,000 Hugo Reservoir_ - __- Kiamichi River, Okla......... 1,700 20,000 830, 000 13,100,000 Millwood Reservoir .----------- Little River, Ark ...------------- 4, 100 50, 000 2, 190, 000 31,010,000 Total.........--------------------.........-----------------------..------...------......--.. 59,270,000 1 Details are presented in individual reports. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1331 32. BOSWELL RESERVOIR, BOGGY CREEK, OKLA. Location.-The Boswell dam site is located on Boggy Creek, 17 miles above its mouth, and about 3 miles west of Soper, Choctaw County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Antlers (Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) EAxisting project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood con- trol in the Red River Basin by construction of an earth-fill dam 12,250 feet long and rising 65 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 950,000 acre-feet for flood control and 30,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation and preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by eleven 50- by 25-foot gates on the weir crest, will provide for the passage of flood flows into the river valley below. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a reservoir system for flood control in the Red River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1947, are $13,130,000 for construc- tion and $2,030,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $15,1 60,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, ap- proved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or ex- penditures to date. Proposed operations.-The sum of $75,000 allotted during fiscal year 1948 can be profitably expended for initiation of engineering studies preliminary to preparation of plans and specifications. The sum of $220,000 can be profitably expended during fiscal year 1949 for preparation of contract plans and specifications. With the expenditure of the above sum, advance planning and designs will be about 75 percent completed by the end of fiscal year 1949. Cost and financia summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ ,Costof maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947__ Net total expenditures_ Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 Amount allotted in fiscal year 1948 _ ------------------- _ - $75, 000 TJnobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_ --------------- 75, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ _-_-_-15, 085, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 __ -------------- ------------------ 220, 000 1Exclusive of available funds. 1332 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 33. HUGO RESERVOIR, KIAMICHI RIVER, OKLA. Location.-The Hugo dam site is located on the Kiamichi River, 20 miles above its mouth, and about 7 miles east of Hugo, Choctaw County, Okla. (See U. S. Geological Survey map for Alikchi (Okla.) quadrangle, scale 1: 125,000.) Existing project. The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Red River Basin by construction of an earth-fill dam 6,300 feet long and rising about 65 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 830,000 acre-feet for flood control and 20,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation and preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by nine 50- by 25-foot gates on the weir crest, will provide for the passage of flood flows into the valley below. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a reservoir system for flood control in the Red River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1947, are $11,850,000 for construc- tion and $1,250,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $13,100,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.--None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Condition at end of fiscal year.- There have been no costs or expen- ditures to date. Proposedoperations.-The sum of $75,000 alloted during fiscal year 1948 can be profitably expended for initiation of engineering studies preliminary to preparation of plans and specifications. The sum of $180,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949 for preparation of contract plans and specifications. With the expenditure of the above sum, advance planning and designs will be about 70 percent completed by the end of fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30 1947_----------------__--_ ----------- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_-----------__---__ __________ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947__ Net total expenditures Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 Amount allotted in fiscal year 1948----------------------------- $75, 000' Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948---------------- 75, 000 Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project 1_ 13, 025, 000 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for new work 1 180, 000 lExclusive of available funds. 34. MILLWOOD RESERVOIR, LITTLE RIVER, ARK. Location.-The Millwood dam site is located on the Little River, 14.8 miles above its mouth, and about 10 miles northwest of Fulton, Hempstead County, Ark. (See sectional aeronautical chart, Shreve- port sheet, scale 1: 500,000.) FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1333 Existing project.-The plan of improvement provides for flood control in the Red River Basin by construction of an earth-fill dam 18,900 feet long and rising about 62 feet above the valley floor, with a reservoir providing for the storage of 2,190,000 acre-feet for flood control and 50,000 acre-feet for siltation, recreation, and preservation of wildlife. A concrete channel spillway, controlled by twelve 40- by 30-foot gates on the weir crest, will provide for the passage of flood flows into the valley below. The reservoir will be operated as a unit of a reservoir system for flood control in the Red River Basin. The estimated costs, revised in 1947, are $21,240,000 for construction and $9,770,000 for lands, damages, and relocations, a total of $31,010,000. The existing project was authorized by the Flood Control Act, approved July 24, 1946. Local cooperation.-Section 2 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 28, 1938, applies. Operations and results during fiscal year.-None. There were no costs or expenditures during the fiscal year. Conditionat end of fiscal year.-There have been no costs or expendi- tures to date. Proposedoperations.-No expenditures are proposed for fiscal years 1948 or 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___________ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947_ Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_ Net total expenditures_______ -________-________ ----------- Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947_ Amount (estimated) required to be appropriated for completion of existing project-_______ _____________________- $31, 010, 000 35. EMERGENCY FLOOD-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED AUGUST 18, 1941 The Flood Control Act, approved August 18, 1941, authorized the allotment from flood-control appropriations of not to exceed $1,000,000 for any one fiscal year to be expended in rescue work, or in the repair or maintenance of any flood-control work threatened or destroyed by flood. Pursuant to this act, the total amount of $265,000 was allotted to the combined Denison and Tulsa districts for rescue work and emergency repairs. No rescue work was accomplished during the fiscal year. Repairs were made to levees damaged by the floods during the spring of 1945. The cost during the fiscal year was $22,424.82 and expenditures were $17,996.21. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $12,737.19 will be applied to the payment of expenses incurred under this heading. In addition to the above, funds were allotted under provisions of section 9 of the Flood Control Act, approved June 15, 1936, for emerg- ency flood-control work in the Tulsa district. For further informa- tion, see Mississippi River Commission report, emergency work on tributaries of Mississippi River. 1334 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___ __ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947________________________ $256, 698. 72 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947-------____ 256, 698. 72 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947 -_____________ -__ 4, 435. 91 Net total expenditures_- - _______- -- -- _____ __ 252, 262. 81 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947 ---------------------------- 12, 737. 19 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947---------___ 265, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Co st of n ew work ...................... ...................... ...................... ................... Cost of maintenance_-----_------- -__$67,037.05 -____ $2, 962. 95 $164, 273. 90 $22, 424. 82 Total expended------------------ ..................... ________.. 65, 943. 49 4, 055. 01 164, 268. 10 17, 996. 21 Allotted_------ ........---.. - .... $50, 000 20, 000.00 195, 000.00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946___________________________ $30, 733. 40 Gross amount expended________________________ $17, 997. 21 Less reimbursed expenditures ----------------------- 1. 00 17, 996. 21 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-----------_ _ __--- 12, 737. 19 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947----------------_ $4, 435. 91 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ___ 1, 817. 87 6, 253. 78 Balance available June 30, 1947_---- ___-____-__-- - __- 6, 483. 41 36. EMERGENCY FLOOR-CONTROL WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF PUB- LIC LAWS NOS. 138 AND 318, SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, AND PUB- LIC LAW NO. 75, SEVENTY-NINTH CONGRESS Because of the heavy demands for emergency repair work to flood- control structures, damaged or destroyed by the disastrous floods which occurred in the springs of 1943, 1944, and 1945, Congress, in the act approved July 12, 1943, Public, No. 138, Seventy-eighth Con- gress; in the act approved May 29, 1944, Public, No. 318, Seventy- eighth Congress; and in the act approved June 5, 1945, Public, No. 75, Seventy-ninth Congress, authorized amounts of $10,000,000, $12,000,- 000, and $12,000,000, respectively, to be appropriated as emergency funds to be expended under the direction of the Secretary of War and the supervision of the Chief of Engineers for the repairs, restoration, and strengthening of levees and other flood-control works which have been threatened or destroyed by recent floods or which may be threat- ened or destroyed by later floods. The amount of $993,565.43 was allotted to the Denison and Tulsa districts from funds provided in the 1943, 1944, and 1945 acts, for emergency repair work on flood-control structures damaged by floods in those years. Actual operations were continued throughout the fiscal year 1947, and consisted principally of placing fill material for repair, restora- tion, and strengthening of levees damaged by floods in 1944 and 1945. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1335 Operations performed under this heading are completed. Revocations of $55,000 and $75,000 were made in fiscal years 1946 and 1947, respec- tively. There was no unexpended balance at the close of the fiscal year 1947. The cost during the fiscal year was $26,566.97 and the expendi- tures were $32,225.95, all for repairs and restoration. No operations are proposed for the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947-_ .- Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947----------------------- $863, 565. 43 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947_------------863, 565. 43 Net total expenditures_ ----------------------------------- 863, 565. 43 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947- --- -- 863, 565. 43 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work .----------------- ..--....-......-....... -- Cost of maintenance -------------- ... .. -------. $173,985.13 $483, 874.13 $179,139. 20 $26, 566.97 Total expended...........-------------- -------------- 160,434. 88 479, 589. 50 191,315.10 32,225.95 Allotted ---------------------------------- 224, 250.43 769, 315.00 -55,000.00 -75, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946 ---- ------ $107, 225. 95 Deductions on account of revocation of allotment----------------_ 75, 000. 00 Net amount to be accounted for------------------------ 32, 225. 95 Gross amount expended-------------------------$32, 317. 68 Less reimbursed expenditures-_ .-------- ------- .- 91. 73 32, 225. 95 37. EMERGENCY BANK PROTECTION WORK UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT APPROVED DECEMBER 22, 1944 The Flood Control Act, approved December 22, 1944, authorized the sum of $500,000 to be appropriated as an emergency fund to be ex- pended for the construction of emergency bank protection works to prevent flood damage to highways, bridge approaches, and public works. Pursuant to this act the amount of $100,000 was allotted to the Tulsa district in 1945 for emergency bank protection in the vicinity of Braden Bend, Okla. Engineering studies determined that more immediate necessity for work of this type existed on the Arkansas River at Tulsa, Okla., and for that reason the remainder of the funds, amounting to $98,213.26, was reallotted to emergency bank protection at the latter location. Work at Tulsa using these funds has been completed by contract and hired labor. The cost during the fiscal year was $1,267.95 and expenditures were $4,077.54, all for maintenance. Total cost to date was $1,786.74 for new work and $52,208.79 for maintenance. Total expenditures were $53,995.53. The unexpended balance of $46,004.47 on June 30, 1947, is available for revocation. No expenditures are proposed for fiscal years 1948 and 1949. 1336 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947___________-____------------ $1, 786. 74 Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947__------- ------------ 52, 208. 79 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947------------ 53, 995. 53 Net total expenditures_------------------------ ------------- 53, 995. 53 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ ------------------ ------- 46, 004. 47 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947-------------- 100, 000. 00 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work ........................ - -$1,255.92 ................... $530.82 ....-...-.... Cost of maintenance------------ ------- _ --------------- .. -.............. 50, 940. 84 $1, 267. 95 Total cost....-----------.......-------______ _ 1,255. 95 51, 471.66 1, 267.95 Total expended.------------------.................. ..... ................ 1, 210. 66 48, 707.33 4, 077. 54 Allotted------------------------.............-----------------............ 100, 000. 00---------------------- Balance unexpended July 1, 1946--------------- ------------- $50, 082. 01 Gross amount expended------ _________------------- 4, 077. 54 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947.....---------------------- 46, 004. 47 38. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS, SURVEYS, AND CONTINGENCIES FOR FLOOD CONTROL The cost of work during the fiscal year was $153,426.88. The ex- penditures were $172,790.27. The balance unexpended on June 30, 1947, $157.47, and an allotment of $115,000 for the fiscal year 1948 a total of $115,157.47, will be applied to payment of expenses to be incurred under this heading during fiscal year 1948. The additional sum of $280,000 can be profitably expended during the fiscal year 1949. Cost and financial summary Cost of new work to June 30, 1947 . ..... __._____ _ ._ ________ .______ Cost of maintenance to June 30, 1947.-----.--------.... - $1, 694, 438. 77 Total cost of permanent work to June 30, 1947---------- 1, 694, 438. 77 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947..----------------------- 134. 89 Net total expenditures_---------- ------------------ 1, 694, 303. 88 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_- .-------.-------- .. -- - 157. 47 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947------------1, 694, 461. 35 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Cost of new work..---.... -- Cost of maintenance-------------. $30, 069. 41 $217, 826.22 $285, 927.44 $356, 849. 38 $153, 426. 88 Total expended.. .---- ... 27, 627.97 236,138.03 270, 356.37 341,282.84 172, 790.27 3, 10,0.0 9.9 8,496.60000 Allotted . --. .- -....... .. -.... 101, 000. 00 131, 795. 29 588,449. 63 150, 000.00 I 1 1 1 1 FLOOD CONTROL--TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1337 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946. - _...........-..-$172, .. 947. 74 Gross amount expended_- 172, 790. 27 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947 --------------------- 157. 47 Outstanding liabilities, June 30, 1947 $134. 89 --------------- Amount covered by uncompleted contracts ---------- 28. 25 163. 14 Balance available June 30, 1947_.------ ---------- -5. 67 Amount allotted in August 1947_ - _-___ _-------- -- -- - - -- 115, 000. 00 Unobligated balance available for fiscal year 1948_-------- 114, 994. 33 Amount that can be profitably expended in fiscal year ending June 30, 1949, for maintenance 1 280, 000. 00 I Exclusive of available funds. 39. OTHER FLOOD-CONTROL PROJECTS FOR WHICH NO ESTIMATES ARE SUBMITTED For last full Cost and expenditures to Estimated report see June 30, 1947 amount re- Name projectof Annual Re- quired to port for 1- New work Maintenance complete ARKANSAS RIVER, MAIN STEM AND MINOR TRIBUTARIES 1. Big Slough to Belle Plaine, Kans.'---------- 1937 $1, 650, 200 2. Augusta, Kans.2 -------------- 1938 (4) 3. Winfield, Kans.'---------- --------- ----- 1937 GRAND (NEOSHO) RIVER 4. Pensacola Reservoir, 2 Okla---------.................. 1942 $42, 386. 55 5. Florence, Kans. ------ ------- 1937 17, 000 ,6. Cottonwood Falls, Kans.' ________ 1937 7,200 7. Emporia, Kans.2.................... 1937 22, 700 8. Neosho Rapids, Lyon 2 County, Kans. >..... 2 1937 .............. 38, 900 9. Lyon County, Kans. ...................... 1937 237, 100 10. Hartford, Kans.2............................ 1937 43, 200 11. Burlington, Kans.2. ........... 1937 27,000 12. Le Roy, Kans..... -------- - 1937 20, 989. 80 9,600 13. Neosho Falls, Woodson County, Kans.'__ 1937 .............. 32, 400 14. Humboldt, Kans.s--------......----------- 1937 19,300 15. Chetopa, Kans.2............................ 1937 28, 600 16. Cherokee County, Kas._____________ 1937 234, 000 17. Iola, Kas-... 1939 (4) VERDIGRIS RIVER 18. Verdigris River from mouth to Madison, Kans.'............. 1938 (6) 19. West of Fredonia, Wilson County, Kans._. 1937 189, 900 20. West of Benedict, Wilson County, Kans... 1937 195, 000 21. West of Elk City, Montgomery County, Kans.- 1937 81, 400 22. Caney Creek, Washington County, Okla., and Chautauqua and Montgomery Coun- ties, Kans.2..... 1937 157, 600 SALT FORK OF ARKANSAS RIVER 23. Blackwell, Okla.S------....................- 1937 000 50, NORTH FORK OF RED RIVER 24. Lugert-Altus Reservoir, North Fork of Red River, Okla ............................. 1942 1,130, 000 ...------. (7) 1 In 1937 the projects were reported by the Memphis district; in 1938 and 1939 by the Little Rock district. s Awaiting local cooperation. ' Project completed by Kansas Works Progress Administration. 4 Complete. a Transferred to Federal Works Agency in February 1943. * Some work on this project was done by Wilson County (Kans.) Civil Works Administration in 1933 and 1934. 7 The participation by the War Department in the financing of the project has been completed. 1338 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 40. PLANT ALLOTMENT, TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT Cost and financial summary Undistributed costs June 30, 1947---------------------- -- -$235, 701. 32 Net total cost to June 30, 1947------------------------- -- 235, 701. 32 Plus accounts receivable June 30, 1947- ------------------ 587, 343. 72 Gross total costs to June 30, 1947 351, 642. 40 Minus accounts payable June 30, 1947_------- --- _ _--366, 458. 44 Net total expenditures_________---------- ---_ - 14, 816. 04 Unexpended balance June 30, 1947_ -- -- .__--___--- __-- 379, 423. 08 Total amount appropriated to June 30, 1947 ------------ 364, 607. 04 Fiscal year ending June 30- 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Total expended----......__--.---- -$349, 567. 99 $74; 623. 12 $272, 016.03 -$36, 503. 08 $110,914. 42' Allotted ------------------------------------------ 120, 392. 96 -------------- 300, 000. 00 Balance unexpended July 1, 1946---------------------------$190, 337. 50' Amount allotted during fiscal year---_------------------ __ 300, 000. 00 Amount to be accounted for -------------------------- 490, 337. 50 Gross amount expended_----------------------$588, 012. 42 Less reimbursed expenditures ------------------- 477, 098. 00 110f l14 42 Balance unexpended June 30, 1947_-- --- 379, 423. 08 Outstanding liabilities June 30, 1947.. ------------ $366, 458. 44 Amount covered by uncompleted contracts-------- 49, 477. 06 415, 935. 50 Balance available June 30, 1947 --------------------- -36, 512. 42 Accounts receivable June 30, 1947_--_--__ - ___---___- 587, 343. 72: Unobligated balance available June 30, 1947------------ 550, 831. 3( Status of all investigationsfor flood control called for by flood control acts and committee resolutions Date trans- Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to Docmen menda- Congress No. tion Altus project, Oklahoma ............ Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, Apr. 13, 1938. Arkansas River and tributaries, Ok- Commerce Committee July 24,1946 H. 758, Favorable. lahoma, hydroelectric potentialities resolution, Oct. 12, 79th (under division board). 1938. Cong., 2d sess. Arkansas River and tributaries in the Commerce Committee vicinity of Bixby, Okla., in the in- resolution, May 22, terest of flood control. 1945. Arkansas River and tributaries, for Flood Control Commit- July 31,1947 H. 445, Do. flood protection for the towns of tee resolution, Oct, 8. 80th Carthage and Monett, Mo. 1945. Cong. Arkansas River and tributaries, for House Public Works, flood control and related purposes Jan. 28, 1947. at Enid, Okla. Arkansas River for flood control at Flood Control Commit- and in the vicinity of Hutchinson, tee resolution, Jan. 21, Kans. 1944. FLOOD CONTROL---TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1339 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts and committee resolutions---Continued Date trans- Document Recom- Locality Authorization act mitted to menda- Congress No. tion Arkansas River and tributaries from Flood Control Commit- Hutchinson, Kans., to the Kansas- tee resolution, June 21, Oklahoma State line. 1944. Arkansas River and tributaries, and Flood Control Commit- the Walnut River and its tributa- tee resolution, May 5, ries, Kansas, for flood control at and 1944. in the vicinity of Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kans. Arkansas River and tributaries, flood Flood Control Commit- July 22,1947 H. 442, Favorable. control on Lightning, Labette, and tee resolution, Apr. 13, 80th Flat Rock Creeks, Kans. 1938. Cong. Arkansas River and tributaries, to Commerce Committee ............ modify the Mannford Dam and resolution, Feb. 21, Reservoir project, Oklahoma. 1946. Arkansas River and tributaries, with Flood Control Commit- a view to flood protection for town tee resolution, Mar. 22, of Pierce City, Mo. 1946. Arkansas River and tributaries, Flood Control Commit- between the Kansas-Oklahoma tee resolution, July 3, State line and mouth of the Cimar- 1945. ron River, particularly at Ponca City, Okla. Big Elk Creek, Okla._'------------___ Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Canadian River and its tributaries, Commerce Committee Texas and Oklahoma. resolution, June 5, 1944. - --- --- "---"" Chikaskia River, Okla. and Kans. Commerce Committee (tributary of Salt Fork of Arkansas resolution, Nov. 6, 1944. - ---- River). "'- " " Cimarron River, Okla. and Kans._.. Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. Cimarron (Dry) River, Union Coun- Flood Control Act, June ty, N. Mex. 22, 1936. Cossatot River, Ark.'x___ _ ___ ____do.................... Cossatot River, Sevier County, Ark.l_ Flood Control Act, May -------- -- -- 6, 1936. Deep Fork, Okla., for flood control__ Flood Control Commit- tee resolution, Feb. 23, 1944. Deep Red Run, Tillman County, Flood Control Act, Dec. Okla.' ...- _ ------------ 22, 1944. Dirty Creek, Muskogee County, Flood Control Act, Aug. --------------- Okla. 11, 1939. Dogy and Clear Creeks, tributaries Flood Control Act, Aug. -- --- ------- of Arkansas River, Okla. 18, 1941. Eagletown Reservoir, Okla.'1 -__ Flood Control Act, June 22, 1936. -------------' Elm Creek, Okla.'l ................. Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Eufaula Reservoir, Okla., on South Flood Control Act, June Canadian River. 22, 1936. Gates Creek and tributaries, Okla- Flood Control Act, July homa, with a view to the comple- 24, 1946. tion of the Fort Towson Dam and flood-control reservoir. Grand (Neosho) River, Morris Coun- Flood Control Act, June July22, 1947 H. 442 80th Do. ty, Kans. 22, 1936. Cong. Grand (Neosho) River and tributar- Flood Control Act, Aug. .-- do- ...... _do _--_ Do. ies, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, 28, 1937. and Arkansas. Kenton Reservoir, Cimarron River, Flood Control Act, June Okla. 22, 1936. Kiamichi River, Okla.>.__s .. Flood Control Act, June 28, 1938. Little Elk Creek, Okla.i_ - Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Little Red River, Van Buren County, House Public Works, Jan. ........----. Ark., for flood control on Archy 28, 1947. Fork (tributary of the White River, Mo. and Ark.) Little River, Ark.'________ ___ _ ___ Flood Control Act, May .. . . .- -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 1936. Do 1__ _._________ _____ _____ . Flood Control Act, June --------------....---------. 22, 1936. See footnote at end of table. 1340 REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. ARMY, 1947 Status of all investigations for flood control called for by flood-control acts an4d committee resolutions--Continued Date trans- DocumentRecom- Locality Authorization act mitted to a- mendocment Congress o. tion Little River watershed, Oklahoma, Commerce Committee tributary of the Arkansas River. resolution, Jan. 15, 1944. Little River watershed, Oklahoma, Flood Control Commit- for flood control and allied purposes. tee resolution, Feb. 23, 1944. Lost Creek, Mo., at and in the vicin- Flood Control Act, July ity of Seneca, Mo. 24, 1946. Lost Creek for flood protection for Flood Control Commit- town of Seneca, Mo. tee resolution, Nov. 15, 1945. Mangum-Salt Fork, Greer County, Flood Control Act, Aug. Okla. 11, 1939. Mannford Reservoir, Cimarron Flood Control Act, June July 24,1946 H. 758, Favorable. River, Okla. (under division 22, 1936. 79th board). Con g., 2d sess. Oolagah Reservoir, Verdigris River, ..... do........ ....do..... Do. Okla. (under division board). do----....... ..... .-- Pease River and tributaries, Texas 1i_ Polecat Creek, Creek County, Okla., Flood Control Commit- May 26,1947 H. 290, Do. tributary of Arkansas River. tee resolution, July 23, 80th 1941. Cong., 1stsess. Polecat Creek, Creek County, Okla._ Flood Control Act, Aug. do........ .....- ..... do..... Do. 18, 1941. Flood Control Act, June July 24,1946 Poteau River, Ark--.................. H. 758, Do. 22, 1936. 79th Cong., 2d sess. ........---------- Do.........-- Flood Control Act, Aug. do...., .....--- 28, 1937. Poteau River, Le Flore County, Flood Control Commit- .... Do do.............----do-..... Okla. (under division board). tee resolution, Feb. 10, 1938. Purdy Reservoir on Rush Creek, Flood Control Act, Aug. Okla.l 11, 1939. Red River, Main Stem, downstream Flood Control Commit- from Denison Dam, Tex. tee resolution, Apr. 19, 1945. Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Rivers and Harbors Com- Tex., for navigation, flood control, mittee resolution, Feb. water power, and irrigation (report 25, 1938. being prepared by the Lower Mis- sissippi Valley Division). Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Commerce Committee Tex., and connecting waterways, resolution, Feb. 8,1939; singly or together, for navigation, Flood Control Com- flood control, and irrigation.' mittee resolution, Jan. 26, 1939; Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Jan. 24,1939. Saddle Mountain, Okla._............. Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Salt Creek of Arkansas River and Flood Control Act, Aug. tributaries, Osage County, Okla. 18, 1941. Salt Fork, Okla.................... Flood Control Act, Dec. 22, 1944. Salt Fork of Red River and tributar- Flood Control Act, June ies Okla.1 28, 1938. South Canadian River, Okla......... Flood Control Act, Aug. 28, 1937. South Canadian River, N. Mex., Flood Control Commit- Tex., and Okla., for construction of tee resolution, Jan. 21, a dam at or in the vicinity of San- 1944. ford, Tex. Tenkiller Ferry Reservoir on Illinois Flood Control Act, June --------------- ------------ River, Okla. 1 22, 1936. Turkey Creek, Okla. ---..........._ Flood Control Act, Dec. ------------ 22, 1944. ------------- Verdigris River, Kans. and Okla..... Flood Control Commit- ------------ tee resolution, Apr. 23, --------------- 1942. Walnut Bayou, Little River County, Flood Control Act, Aug. ------------ Ark.1 28, 1937. See footnote at end of table. FLOOD CONTROL-TULSA, OKLA., DISTRICT 1341 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 o menda- Congress No. tion Walnut Creek, Love and Carter Flood Control Act, Aug. Jan. 29,1947 Unfavor- .----------- Counties, Okla. 18, 1941. able. Washita River, Big 1 Canyon, Murray Flood Control Act, Dec. --------------------------- County, Okla. 22, 1944. Washita River, Okla.1..------------- Flood Control Act, Aug. .---.. -.-...---....---_ 28, 1937. Washita Valley, Okla.------------ Flood Control Commit- ............. tee resolution, Apr. 14, 1937. Washita River, Okla. (interim report Commerce Committee ........... on Red River survey). resolution, Feb. 8, 1939; Flood Control Com- mittee resolution, Jan. 26, 1939; Rivers and Harbors Committee resolution, Jan. 24, 1939. Wichita River, Tex., navigation, Rivers and Harbors Conm- . .... flood control, power, irrigation, or mittee resolution, May water conservation. 9, 1944. Wister Reservoir on Poteau River, Flood Control Act, June July 24,1946 H. 7 5 8, Favorable. Okla. (under division board). 22, 1936. 79 t h Cong., 2d sess. 1Combine with report on Red River, La., Ark., Okla., and Tex., for navigation, flood control, power, and irrigation, requested by resolution of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors, House of Representatives, adopted Feb. 25, 1938, which is being prepared by the Lower Mississippi Valley Division. INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 A Abandonment and curtailment of river and harbor projects, review of reports--_ 2813 Abbapoola Creek, S. C., navigation----------------_ 709--------- Aberdeen Creek, Gloucester County, Va., investigation_ 619 Aberdeen, Ohio, flood control--------------------------_ -------- 1815 Aberdeen, Wash., flood control __________-___- -2614 Absecon Creek, N. J., navigation___________________ _ 387--------- Absecon Inlet, N. J., navigation----------------------, 374 Absecon Island, N. J., investigation--- - ___ -- 396 Academy Creek, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement__ 735 Accident prevention_ _ ------------- 2 2814 Accotink Creek, Va., navigation_---------------------- 545 Acushnet River, New Bedford Harbor, Mass., investiga- tion-------------------- ---------------------- 108, 190 -- Adams, Hoosic River Basin, Mass., flood control 328 Adams levee unit, Indiana, flood control____- -__ ___------____ 1747 Addicks Reservoir, Tex., flood control_ ------------ _ 1152 Addison, N. Y., flood control__------- 470, 473 Adena, Ohio, flood control ------------------------------------- 1880 Advanced funds for river and harbor improvements and for flood-control works_ ------------ ------- 18 Advance planning--- 2------------------------------ - Agate Bay Harbor, Minn., navigation--------------------------- 1890 Augusta, Savannah River, Ga., flood control ----------- 749 Alabama-Coosa branch of Mobile River system, investi- gation ---------------------------------------- 907, 914 --------- Alabama-Coosa Rivers, Ala. and Ga., navigation--------. 878 Alabama, State of, removal of water hyacinths from. Alafia River, Fla., navigation ................. 877 --- ..... -- 818 Alamitos Bay, Calif., investigation---------- ........... 2249 Alamogordo Dam, N. Mex., investigation-------------- 1206. - Alamo Reservoir, Bill Williams River, Ariz., flood control----------------------------- ---------- --------- 2251 Albany, Berkley, and Emeryville Harbor, Calif., investi- gation ------------------------------------------ 2335 Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, N. C. and Va., im- provement----------------------------------- 610 Albeni Falls, Idaho investigation-__---------- 2602 Albuquerque, N. Mex., engineering district ------------ 1193 Alexandria, Va., improvement of Potomac River at-- 518 - ................ Algomo Harbor, Wis., navigation-- ----- 1948 Alhambra Creek, Calif., investigation------------------------- 2335, 2340 Alhambra Wash, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control__ - -------- 2257, 2261 Aliso Creek Dam, Calif. flood control---------- .----------------- 2273 Allatoona Reservoir, 'oosa River Basin, Ga., flood control ------------------------------------------ 909 Allegany on Allegheny River, N. Y., flood control--------------- 1880 Allegheny River, Pa. and N. Y.: Construction of locks and dams-. ----- ----------- _ 1828 Flood-control reservoirs ----------------------------------- 1881 Improvement by open-channel work_ - - -------------- ---- 1838 Investigation ------------------------------- ---------- 1839, 1886 II INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Allegheny River Reservoir, Pa., flood control___ 1881 Allens Creek, Tex., investigation ___________ 1148, 1191 Allentown, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control_ 393 Alligator Lake, La., navigation ......... 943 Alloway Creek, N. J., navigation .. ___ 387 Almond, N. Y., flood control___ ________ 472, 473 Almond Reservoir, N. Y., flood control__ 467, 473 Aloha-Rigolette area, Louisiana, flood control- 1013 Alpena Harbor, Mich.: Investigation- 2121 Navigation- 2120 Alsea Bay, Oreg., investigation _ 2482 Altamaha River and Sound, Ga.: Investigation___ 750 Navigation .... _ 731 Alton, Ind., flood control 1746 Altus project, Oklahoma, investigation_ 1338 Alvin, Tex., investigation__ 1148 Amazon Creek, Oreg., flood control---------- ------ 2498 Ambrose Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_ _ _- - 230 American River, Calif. (North Fork and Middle Fork), construction of reservoirs 2759 Amherstburg Channel, Detroit River, Mich., improve- ment 2086 Amite River, La.: Investigation .. 995, 1031 Navigation 994 Anacortes Harbor, Wash.: Investigation 2602 Navigation 2601 Anacostia Park, D. C _ 2721 Anacostia River, D. C. and Md.: Investigation 546, 556 Navigation . 546 Reclamation and development of the flats- 2821 Anaheim Bay, Calif., investigation .... 2249 Anahuac Channel, Tex., navigation_ _ 1117 Anahulu River, Island of Oahu, T. H., investigation - 2648 Anchorage Harbor, Alaska, investigation_ - 2602 Anclote River, Fla.: Investigation_- - - --- 837 Navigation_ _ -- -- 812, 825 Anderson, Ind., flood control_ 1754 Andover Reservoir, Conn., flood control- - - Androscoggin River, Maine and N. H., investigation- -- 134 190 Angelina River, Tex.: Investigation ................ 1150 Navigation 1087 Angoon Harbor, Alaska, investigation_ 2602 Animas River, Colo., investigation 2290 Anna Maria, Fla., investigation 837 Annapolis -Harbor, Md., navigation 460 Annisquam River, Mass.: Investigation .... 106 Navigation-- 104 Anthony Shoals Reservoir, Ga., flood control- 745 Apalachee Bay, Fla., to Mexican border, improvement of waterway --- -- 846, 852, 932, 1090 INDEX III Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Apalachee Bay, Fla., to New Orleans, La., navigation__- 847 Apalachicola Bay, Harbor, and River, Fla., Ga., and Ala.: Improvement of channel to St. Andrews Bay_------- 846 Improvement of harbor and bay __---------- - 852 Improvement of river, including the cut-off, Lee slough, and lower Chipola River_-------------- 855 Improvement of waterway to St. Marks River ----- 846 _ -- Investigation -------------------------------- 907, 914 Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers, Ga. and Fla., navigation_------------------------------- 854 Apoon Mouth of Yukon River, Alaska_ ----------------------- _ 2601 Apple River, Ill., investigation-__----------____________- ------ 1439 Appomattox River, Va., navigation-------_ ------- - 585 Appoquinimink River, Del., navigation--- ---------- _ 387 Appropriations, rivers and harbors and flood control 1, 16 Aqueduct, Washington, D. C., maintenance and repair of--------------------------------------------------------__ 2825 Aquia Creek, Va., navigation -------------------------- _ 545 Aransas Bay and Pass, Tex.: Channel to Pass Cavallo----------------------------- 1091 Improvement at Port Aransas__-------------- _ 1135 Improvement of channel to Corpus Christi 1135 Investigation_-------- - 1148 Arcadia Harbor, Mich., navigation ------------------------------ 2009 Arcadia Wash system, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control ------------ 2257 Arecibo Harbor, P. R.: Investigation------------------------------------------- 2660 Navigation -------------------------------------------- 2659 Arkabutla Reservoir, Miss __ ____------------- 2781 Arkansas River, Ark., Colo., Kans., and Okla.: Flood control_________________________ _______1248, 1323 Investigation --------------------------------- _ 1057, 1206, 1217, 1271, 1277, 1338 Navigation______ ____________________________1041, 1216, ___ 1275 Arkport Reservoir, N. Y., flood control__ 467, 472 Arlington, Oreg., flood control ---------------------------------- 2497 Arlington Reservoir, Mo., flood control --------- 1491, 1523 Arroyo Grande Creek, Calif., investigation_ 2290 Arthur Kill, N. Y. and N. J.: Investigation_________________________ 315 Navigation ---------------------------------- 284 Navigation of channel to Raritan River_ ---- Ashepoo River, S. C., improvement of waterway via -_ 289 684 - Ashland Harbor, Wis., improvement ------------------------------- _ 1901 Ashland, Ky., flood control_ 1815 Ashley River, S. C., navigation------------------- 703 Ashtabula Harbor, Ohio, navigation ____________________________ 2149 Association of Congresses of Navigation, Permanent International--------------------------------------- 2809 Atchafalaya River, La.: Navigation 933, 971 Removing snags and wrecks -1035, 1064 ___ Aten, bank protection, Missouri River, Nebr ---------------------- 1560 Athalia, Ohio -------------------------------------- 1815 Atlantic City, N. J., beach erosion control study----------------- 2752 Atlantic-Gulf Ship Canal, Fla., navigation-- ---- _ _ --- 836 766707-48---Inde --- II IV INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between Norfolk, Va., and the St. Johns River, Fla______ 609, 630, 683, 727, 752 Atlantic Ocean to Gulf of Mexico, waterway across Florida, investigation_ 837 Atwood Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_. S1778 Auburn, N. Y., flood control_ 2228 Aucilla River, Fla., investigation 837 Augusta, Ga., flood control_ 749 Augusta, Kans., flood control 1337 Augusta, Ky., flood control 1746 Augusta to Clarendon, White River, Ark., flood control _ 1076 Aurora, Ind., flood control_ 1746 Au Sable Harbor, Mich., navigation_ 2094 Ausable River Basin, N. Y., investigation_ 332 Au Train River, Mich., investigation- _ _ 1925 Avoca, N. Y., flood control __________________ 471, 473 Avon, N. C., channel from Pamlico Sound to, navigation_ 641 B Babylon Creek (Sumpawanus Inlet), N. Y., navigation__ 314 Back Cove, Portland Harbor, Maine, improvement ... 34 Back Creek, Md., navigation__ __- _ _ -__ 460 Back Creek, Va., improvement of channel to York River_- 578 Back River, Brunswick Harbor, Ga., improvement ----- 734 Back Sound, N. C., navigation______ 663 Bad River, S. Dak., investigation _ 1572 Bad River, Wis., investigation 1926 Bagaduce River, Maine, navigation 104 Bagnell Dam, Mo_ - - 1486 Baker Bay, Columbia River, Wash., investigation __ 2482 Bakers Haulover Inlet, Fla., investigation_-_ _ 837 Baldhill Reservoir, N. Dak., flood control- 1463 Ballast Island, Ohio, investigation 2121 Ball Mountain, Vt., flood control____________ 145 Ballona Creek, Calif: Flood control, channel and jetties___ 2258, 2262 Investigation__ -- '290 Baltimore, Md.: Engineering district___ ____________ 397 Harbor and channels, navigation--- 398 Banner, Ill., special drainage and levee district, flood control------------------------- ---------------------- 2065 Banning Canyon, Calif., investigation--------------------------- 2290 Barataria Bay and Bayou, La.: Investigation ------------------------------------ 995 Navigation -- -- ------------------------------ 963 Barcelona Harbor, N. Y., navigation_____ _________ -________ 2160 Bar Harbor, Maine: Investigation-- --------------------------------- 106 Navigation ------------------------------------ 04 Barker Reservoir, Tex., flood control ----------------- 1152 Barnegat Inlet, N. J.: Investigation ---------------- --------- 389 Navigation --------------- _ ------------------- 377- Barnett Creek, Ky., flood control__ 1747 Barre Falls Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control - .- -_------- --- _--_ __ 1145, 165 _ INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Barren Island Gap, Md., navigation ------------- 423 -- Barren River, Ky. and Tenn.: Flood control - . 1748 Navigation 1677 Bartholomew Bayou, La. and Ark.: Investigation -- 1057 Najigation--------------------- Bartley, Republican River, Nebr, flood control_ Bass Harbor Bar, Maine, navigation -_ - - ---- 994, 1041 104 1491, 1507 Bastrop Bayou, Tex., navigation -- -- - 1147 Bath, N. Y., flood control_ _ ._. _ 470, 473 Baton Rouge to Gulf of Mexico, La., navigation ...... 951 Battery, The, New York Harbor, N. Y., removal of shoal in Hudson River 250 Battle Creek, Calif., investigation_________ --- -__ 2394 Baudette Harbor and River, Minn., navigation___ 1921 Bautiste Creek, Calif., investigation______________ 2291 Bayoman and Hondo Rivers, P. R., investigation__ 2661 Bayfield Harbor, Wis., investigation --------- 1925 Bay Ocean Peninsula, Oreg., navigation _ 2481 Bayous. Indexed under significant proper nouns in title. Bay Ridge Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., naviga- tion_ . - 236 Bay River, N. C., navigation __ 676 Bay Shore Harbor, N. Y., investigation 315 Bayside Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment_------------------------- 231 Beach City Reservoir, Ohio, flood control__ 1778 Beach Erosion Board_ 23, 24 Beach erosion control studies, list_ 2752 Beals Harbor, Maine, investigation 106 Bear Butte Creek, S. Dak., investigation 1609 Bear Creek, Ky., navigation_ 1677 Bear Creek, Md., investigation_ -461 Bear Creek, Miss., investigation_ 1057 Bear Creek, Miss. and Ala., navigation_ 1041 Bear Creek, Mo., investigation_ 1439 Bear Creek Reservoir, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control_ 392 Beards BrookaReservoir, N. H - ------- 110, 118 Bear River, Calif., construction of reservoir_ 2759 Beaufort Harbor and River, N. C.: Improvement of harbor .... 661 Improvement of waterway to Pamlico Sound via Core Sound_ 656 Investigation__________ 677 Beaufort Inlet, N. C., improvement of Morehead City Harbor, N. C_ 659 Beaufort, S. C.: Improvement of waterway to Charleston 684 Investigation- _ __- 713, 744 Beaver Bay Harbor, Minn., navigation_ 1924 Beaver Creek, Kans., and Nebr., investigation 1529 Beaver Creek, Mont., and N. Dak., investigation__ 1595, 1609 Beaver Dam Wash; Ariz., Utah, and Nev., investigation_ 2290 Beaver drainage district, Columbia County, Oreg., flood control ------------------------------------- 2536 Beaver River, Pa. and Ohio: Flood-control reservoirs 1881 Investigation _ -- 1839,1886 Navigation __ 1838 VI INDEX VI INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Belfast Harbor, Maine, navigation__ 104 Belhaven Harbor, N. C.: Investigation___. 677 Navigation 642 Belknap, Ill., flood control 1747 Bellaire, Ohio, flood control__ 1880 Bellamy River, N. H., navigation__ 104 Bell City Drainage Canal, La., investigation - 995 Bell drainage district, Sangamon River, Ill., flood control - - - 2065 Belle Fourche, Cheyenne River, S. Dak., flood control__ 1609 Belle Glade, Fla., investigation_ 827 Belle River, Marine City, Mich., navigation 2120 Bellevue, Ky., flood control_ 1746 Bell Foley Reservoir Ark., flood control -------- 1264 Bellingham Bay and Harbor, Wash.: Investigation___ 2602 ...... Navigationi.... 2562 Belpre, Ohio, flood control_ 1815 Belton Reservoir, Leon River, Tex., flood control_______ 1170 Benbrook Reservoir, Tex. See Trinity River _---- 1157, 1158 Benedict Canyon, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control_ 2257 Bennington, Hoosic River Basin, Vt., flood control ..... 331 Bennington Reservoir, N. H 110, 116 Benton Harbor Canal, St. Joseph Harbor, Mich., im- provement-__- 1973 Benwood, W. Va., flood control_ 1880 Beresford Creek, S. C., navigation_ 708 Berlin Reservoir, Ohio, flood control 1858, 1881 Berwick Bay, La., navigation_ 935 Bethlehem, Lehigh River, Pa., flood control__ 394 Betsie Lake, Frankfort Harbor, Mich., improvement _-_ 2000 Betterton, Md., harbor of, investigation 461 Beulah, N. Dak., flood control_ 1598 Beverly Harbor, Mass., navigation_ 104 Big Bay Harbor, Mich., navigation- 1924 Big Bend Reservoir, S. Dak., flood control__ 1545 Big Bend Reservoir, W. Va., flood control 1816 Big Black River, Miss.: Flood control 1047 Navigation 1041 Big Blue River, Kans., investigation_ 1529 Big Bottom, Ark., flood control_______________________ 1270 Big Creek, Ark., flood control_ 1076 Big (Cunningham) Creek, Ohio, navigation_ 2205 Big Darbv Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_ 1816 Big Dry Creek Reservoir and diversion, California flood control_ __________ _____- 2366 Big Elk Creek, Okla., investigation - 1339 Big Horn Canyon Reservoir, Mont., investigation - 1609 Big Horn River, Wyo., investigation- 1609 Big Iron River, Mich., investigation__ 1925 Big Kingston Creek, Md., investigation --------- 546 Big Lake, Ill., flood control 2065 Big Marco Pass, Fla., to Naples, Fla., channel improve- ment___ 802 Big Mulberry Creek, Ark., investigation_ 1271 Big Pigeon Bayou, La., navigation __ 994 Big Piney Creek, Johnson County, Ark., investigation_ 1271 Big Prairie, Ill., flood control___ 2065 INDEX VII Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Big River Reservoir, Mo., flood control_______-____ ______________ 1384 Big Sandy Creek and Mexico Bay, N. Y., investigation ------------ 2206 Big Sandy Creek, Tex., investigation___________ __ 1148 Big Sandy River, W. Va. and Ky.: Flood control reservoirs ----------------------------------- 1816 Investigation ------------------------------- _ ---------- 1776, 1820 Navigation --------------------------------- - ---------- 1770 Big Sioux River, S. Dak. and Iowa: Investigation --------------------------------------------- 1572 Navigation ---------------- 1541 Big Skin Bayou-Camp Creek Bottom, Okla., flood con- trol_ 1291 Big Slough to Belle Plaine, Kans., flood control--------- 1337 Big Suamico River, Wis., navigation ----------------------- __ 2009 Big Sunflower River, Miss.: Flood control_ _______________ -____-- _1056 __ Navigation --------------- _ 1041 Big Sur River, Calif., investigation_ 2340 Big Thoroughfare River, Md., navigation -------------- 441 Big Timber Creek, N. J., navigation ------------------- 364 Biloxi Harbor and Bay, Miss.: Investigation--------------------------- --- 907. Navigation------------------------------------_ 896 Binghamton, N. Y., flood control 468, 473 Birch Hill Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Mass., flood control____________ ______________________ 145, 161 Birch Reservoir W. Va., flood control_________________ ________ 1816 Biscayne Bay, Fla., navigation_____________-_________ .795 Bisteneau Lake, La., navigation-_ __ 994 Black Bayou Reservoir, La., flood control_ 1030 Black Bayou, La., navigation_________ ___________933 Black Butte Dam and Reservoir, Calif., flood control---- 2383 Blackfish Bayou, Ark., navigation 1067 Black Lake, Mich., navigation --------------------------------- 1981 Black River, Ark., Mo., and La.: Investigation___________________________________ 1057, 1271 Navigation -------------------------- 919, 1033,- 1210 Black River Harbor, Mich., navigation-_-------------- 1924 Black River Harbor, N. Y., navigation -- -- -------- 2205 Black River, Lorain Harbor, Ohio, improvement_ - - 2135 Black River, Mich.: Investigation--_ ----------- 2121 Navigation ----------- ---- 2105 Black River, N. Y., investigation________------------- ------ 2206, 2228 Black River, Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Knobel, Ark., flood control --------------- 1251 Black River, N. C., navigation_________ 676 Black River Reservoir, Wis., flood control_------------- - 1475 Black River, Wis.: Investigation---_ -------------------------------------- 1453 Navigation- ------------------- 1449 Black Rock Channel and Tonawanda Harbor, N. Y., in- vestigation----------------------- 2206 Black Rock Channel, N. Y., navigation-------- _ __ ---------- 2171 Black Rock Harbor, Conn., navigation 94 Blackstone River Basin, Mass. and R. I., flood control__ 125, 127, 190 Black Walnut Harbor, Md., navigation------------_ 414 Black Warrior River, Ala., navigation ------------------ 882 VIII INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Blackwater Reservoir, Merrimack River Basin, N. H., flood control-------------------------------- 110, 119 Blackwater River, Fla., navigation_- ----------- 869 Blackwaer Rivr, Va., navigation---- ----------- 615 Blackwell, Okla., flood control_ ___------- ------ 1337 Blaine Harbor, Wash., investigation_--------------- 2602 Blakely Mountain Reservoir, Ark.: Flood control--------------------- ------ 1048 Investigation .... 1057 Blanchard Channel, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control_ 2257 Blind Brook, N. Y., investigation- ----------- 332 Blind Pass, Fla., investigation____ ______--------- 837 Blind slough diking district, Clatsop County, Oreg., flood control- ------------- ----------------------- 2536 Block Island, R. I.: Construction of harbor of refuge ------------- 72 Improvement of Great Salt Pond- 105 Investigation --------------------- 106 Blood River, La., navigation_ 994 Bloomsburg, Pa., flood control_ 508 Blue Gum Canyon, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control- - 2256 Blue Hills Harbor, Maine, investigation- 106 Blue Mountain Reservoir, Ark., flood control_ 1241, 1248 Blue Riv Ind., investigation__ 1755 Bluestone Reservoir, New River, W. Va., flood control - 1783, 1816 Bluff Creek, Miss., navigation_--------------------- 906 Boards: See also Commissions. Beach erosion_ ------------------------------ 23 Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, 22 International: Lake Champlain Board of Control_ 2835 Lake of the Woods Board of Control-- 2838 Lake Superior Board of Control - 2838 Massena Board of Control_ 2837 Niagara River, Special- 2837 St. Croix River, Maine, and New Brunswick, Board of Control_ __ 2835 Boca Ciega Bay, Fla., navigation_ Boca de Cangrejos, San Juan, P. R., investigation ..... 2660 Boca Raton Inlet, Fla., investigation__ 837 Bodcau Bayou, Ark. and La., investigation _ 1057 Bodcau Bayou, Red Chute, and Loggy Bayou, La., flood control .- 1007 Bodcau Bayou Reservoir, La__ 1005 Bodega Bay, Calif., navigation_ 2301 Boeuf and Tensas Rivers and Bayou Macon, Ark., and La.: Flood control___ 1030 Investigation_________ 1057 Boeuf Bayou, La.: Investigation __ 995, 1031, 1032 Navigation 994 Boeuf River, Ark. and La.: Flood control_ 1030 Investigation__ 1057 Navigation _ _ 994 Bogue Falia, La., navigation - 930 Bois de Sioux River, S. Dak., flood control 1466 INDEX IX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Boise River, Idaho, investigation------------------ 2537 Bolivar Reservoir, Ohio, flood control _----------- 1778 Bonfouca Bayou, La., navigation_------------- 929 Bonnet Car-ospilway, La- ---- -_ 2774 Bonrneville, : Oreg., construction of dam at_-- ------- 2411 Bonpas Creek, Ill., flood control_ 1747 Bon Secours Bay, Ala., investigation_ 907 Bonum Creek, Va., investigation------------------ 546 Booneville Reservoir, Ky., flood control-_---_ --- Boothbay Harbor, Maine: Investigation_---------------------- -------- 106 Navigation -------------------------------- 30 Boston, Mass.: Beach erosion study _--------------------- 2752 Improvement of harbor .... 46 Investigation_ ------------------------------ 106, 107 Boswell Reservoir, Boggy Creek, Okla., flood control _-- 1331 Boundary waters: Between Lake of the Woods and Lake Superior, surveys and charting _ ._ --- _ -- ---- 2831 Investigations and surveys: Lake Champlain_-- --------------- 2831 Lake of the Woods ----------------- 2831 Rainy Lake, Minn. and Ontario_- -- 2831 Bowman irrigation project, North Dakota, investigation_ 1595,1609 Brackeittdge, Pa., flood control------------------- 1890 Braddock Bay and Hamlin Beach State Park, N. Y., in- vestigation ___ -- - 2206 Braden Bottom, Okla., flood control---------------- 1290 Bradenton, Fla., investigation -------------------- 837 Brady, Tex., flood control____________-__- _---- 1176 Brandywine River, Wilmington Harbor, Del., improve- ment ---------------- 347 Branford Harbor, Conn.: Investigation------------------------------ 107 Navigation 105 Bransons Cove, Va., investigation ---------------- 546 Brazos Island Harbor, Tex.: Investigation__ 1148 Navigation_ 1140 Brazos River, Tex.: Channel between river and Matagorda Bay, Tex_ _ 1090 Improvement from Velasco to Old Washington .... 1147 Investigations_______- 1148,1191 Brea Dam, Calif., flood control_ __ - - - 2273,2284 Breton Bay, Md., navigation _--- - -- -_-------- 529 Brevoort levees, Indiana, flood control_ -------- 1690 Brewton, Ala., flood control____________ ________- 914 Bridgeport Harbor, Conn., navigation_ 94 Bridges: Construction across navigable waters---_ 2815 Rules governing opening of draws------- 2815 Brilliant, Ohio, flood control_ 1880 Broad Creek, Md., navigation_________ 438 Broad Creek River, Del., navigation Broad Creek, Va., navigation____ - __ 460 542 Broadkill River, Del., navigation 387 Broad Sound, Boston Harbor, Mass., improvement ... 46 Broadwater Creek, Md., navigation_ - - -- 454 X INDEX Page Volume 1 Volume 2 Brockway, Pa., flood control _ 1880 Brockway Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood 145, 190 control------------------- Bromley, Ky., flood control_ 1746 Brooklyn, W. Va., flood control_ 1816 Brookport, Ill., flood. control_ 1735, 1746 Brookville Reservoir, Ind., flood control 1748; Bronx River, N. Y.: Investigation _ 315, 332 Navigation _ 200 Browns Bay, Va., investigation _ 619 Browns Creek, N. Y., navigation ..... 220 Brule, Plaquemine Bayou, La., improvement 984 Brunswick Harbor, Ga.: Investigation__ 744 Navigation _ 733 Bucana River, P. R., investigation 2661 Buckhannon River, W. Va.: Flood control_ _ 1880 Navigation -------------------------------- 1838 Buckhorn Reservoir, Ky., flood control_ 1748 Bucksport Harbor, Maine, navigation_ 104 Buena Vista, Ohio, flood control_ 1815 Buffalo Bayou, Tex.: Flood control----- 1152 Improvement of waterway to Houston_ 1111 Buffalo Creek, N. Y., investigation 2228 Buffalo Creek, W. Va., investigation- 1886 Buffalo, N. Y.: Engineer district_ 2129 Improvement of Black Rock Channel and Tona- wanda Harbor_ 2171 Improvement of harbor_____________ 2166 Buffalo River, Minn., investigation 1476 Buffalo River, Miss., flood control_ 1056 Buffumville Reservoir, Mass., flood coutrol 134, 135 Buggs Island Reservoir, Va. and N. C., flood control -- 621, 622 Bull Dog Creek, Minn., investigation 1926 Bull Shoals Reservoir, Ark., flood control 1260, 1264 Bullocks Point Cove, R. I______ 107 Bunganuc Creek, Maquoite Bay, Maine, investigation _ 107 Burbank eastern system, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control 2257 Burbank western system (lower), Los Angeles, Calif., flood control 2256, 2260 Burbank western system (upper), Los Angeles, Calif., flood control_ 2256, 2260 Bureau Creek, Ill., investigation_ 1439 Burlington Harbor, Vt., navigation_ _ 274 Burlington, Kans., flood control____________ 1337 Burlington, Ohio, flood control- __- 1816: Burnsville Reservoir, W. Va., flood control 1816. Burr Creek, Conn., navigation- - __ 94 Burr Oak Reservoir, Ohio, flood control_ 1800, 1816: Buttahatchee River, Miss. and Ala., investigation ..-.. 914 Buttermilk Channel, New York Harbor, N. Y., naviga- tion__ _ _______ __ __ __ 240 _ Buzzards Bay, Mass., improvement of Cape Cod Canal, Mass _____-- __ 55- INDEX XI INDEX XI PE age Volume 1 Volume 2 Buzzards Bay to Buttermilk Bay, Mass., channel in- vestigation_ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ 107 Byram River, Port Chester Harbor, N. Y., improve- ment, ____ _____ ____ 192 C Caballero Creek, Los Angeles, Calif., flood control__-___-- 2256 Cache River, Ill., diversion for flood control___ 1737 Caddo Lake, Tex. and La., improvement by construc- tion of dam at foot of_ 926 Caddo Lake Dam, La.: Investigation_ 1057 Navigation 926 Caddoa (John Martin) Reservoir, Colo., flood control___ 1196 Cadle Creek, Md., navigation_ 456 Cadrun Creek, Ark., investigation-___ 1271 Caesar Creek Reservoir, Ohio, flood control 1748 Cagles Mill Reservoir, Ind., flood control 1741, 1748 Cahaba River, Ala., navigation_- ___- 906 Caillou Bayou, La. (Little) - - 969 Cajon Creek, Santa Ana River Basin, Calif., flood con- trol _ ________ 2273, 2274 Calaveras River, Calif.: Flood control 2368 Navigation_ -_ 2346 -Calcasieu Pas and River, La.: Improvement of Intracoastal Waterway via ....... 985 Investigation_ _ 995, 1031 Navigation _ 985 -California, beach erosion control study- 2752 'California, coast of, investigation- 2249, 2335 California Debris Commission _ 2753 California, Ohio, flood control_______ 1746 Calion, Ouachita River, Ark., flood control_ 1056 Caloosahatchee River, Fla.: Investigation_ 837, 843 Navigation-_ 803, 812 Calumet Harbor and River, Ill. and Ind.: Improvement of harbor (South Chicago Harbor) - 2022 Improvement of river _ 2022 'Calumet Lake, Ill., navigation- 2026 'Calumet-Sag Channel, Ill., navigation 2035 Cajon Creek, Calif., flood control__ 2274 ,Cambridge Harbor, Md.: Investigation__ 461 Navigation- _ 420 Cambridgeport Reservoir, Connecticut River Basin, Vt., flood control 145 Camden Harbor, Maine: Investigation_ 107 Navigation _ 104 'Canadian River, Tex. and Okla., investigation ---------- 1 277, 1339 Canadian (South) River, N. Mex., Conchas Dam and Reservoir_ __ __________ 1199